The FTTH Conference 2019 will take place in Amsterdam from 12 to 14 March 2019. aconium and the FTTH Council Europe are organizing the fifth “Governmental Day” workshop as part of this event.
The “Governmental Day” workshop offers an interactive platform for broadband stakeholders in the EU. It addresses the many challenges that broadband expansion in rural regions poses for local and regional authorities. The workshop informs stakeholders about political developments at European level, identifies possible solutions to the given challenges and facilitates an intensive exchange.
We are pleased to offer free passes for the FTTH conference and exhibition area to participants of our workshop from the public sector.
Workshop topics
Digital Single Market: Update on European Commission initiatives
Broadband policy, measures, financing options, e.g.
- Connectivity package for a European gigabit society
- Code of conduct for electronic communication
- WiFi4EU
- Broadband Europe
- Connecting Europe Broadband Fund
- 5G action plan
Successful broadband expansion planning! Best practices from the European regions
The winners of the 2018 European Broadband Award share their experiences.
Geographical reach of high-speed networks
A representative of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) talks about measures and consequences for authorities and investors supporting broadband expansion.
Digital inclusion of rural areas
The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications provides insight into national achievements, goals and planned measures to close the digital divide.
Mapping the fiber optic infrastructure
A geodata expert presents an information and planning tool and shows how mapping services support authorities and investors in the effective implementation and monitoring of infrastructure development.
Combating the digital divide in rural areas
The pilot activities developed as part of the EU-funded Interreg NSR project “CORA – COnnecting Remote Areas with digital infrastructure and services” will be presented.
Dimensions of the digital divide in rural areas: “Shared knowledge is double knowledge!”
All participants are invited to share their own experiences and learn from each other.
Take the opportunity to meet experts, share your experiences and learn from other broadband stakeholders.
We look forward to seeing you in Amsterdam!
Be there – at the fiber summit of the year! The FTTH Council Europe is pleased to announce that the FTTH Conference 2019 will take place in Amsterdam from March 12-14.
Do you work in a private company or in the academic sector? Use the promotional code AMS19P17 when you register and receive a 20% discount on the all-inclusive conference / trade fair pass. This pass gives you full access to the conference, the workshops, the 10,000 m² exhibition, catering and the Fibration Night – the fiber optic party of the year.
Become part of the world’s largest fiber optic network!
With 3,000 participants from 100 countries, the FTTH Conference is the largest meeting place in the world for all broadband stakeholders! Meet industry leaders and decision makers, and get information from leading experts in broadband and fiber technologies, ICT policy and finance.
- Take part in renowned workshops covering the latest technological developments in fiber optics, 5G, Smart Cities and Smart Home, Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence.
- Follow the keynotes delivered by policy makers and industry leaders.
- Hear discussions on the convergence of fiber 5G, new investment opportunities and business models.
- Find out how the UK and Germany are moving towards the future of fiber optics.
- Find your way through the marketing jungle of fiber optic advertising.
- Take part in the presentation of the latest market data from the FTTH/B market panorama… and much more!