The FTTH Council Europe has the pleasure to invite you to the 8th edition of the FTTH Conference in Milan on 9 and 10 February 2011: THE European fibre to the home, TRUE BROADBAND landmark event with an expected 3000 delegates, nearly 100 top-tier exhibitors from all over the world and more than 80 high quality presentations and case studies from a wide variety of speakers.
Fibre to the home is not only about technology, it is a crucial factor for boosting the European economy, enhances the quality of life of its citizens and contributes to a better environment. Be the very first to hear the latest EU and global market figures and forecasts on the penetration of fibre to the home, learn how FTTH networks are financed and what are the key FTTH success stories from across the world. Last but not least, discover who wins the FTTH Innovation Awards this year!
Keynote speakers include:
* Neelie Kroes, Vice-President responsible for Digital Agenda, European Commission
* Letizia Brichetto Arnaboldi Moratti, Mayor of Milan
* Professor Carlota Perez, author of the highly acclaimed book Technological Revolutions and Financial Capital: the Dynamics of Bubbles and Golden Ages
Hold exclusive one-on-one interviews with our speakers, and exhibitors, including the pioneers of the next communication era in FTTH-enhanced applications and services.
Please find below the media programme of the FTTH Council Europe and its exhibitors, including its official press conference on 9 February.
For a full conference programme, please click here.
MEDIA PROGRAMME 9 FEBRUARY 2011
FTTH COUNCIL EUROPE
9:15-10:10 Official Opening Session
* Chris Holden, President of the FTTH Council Europe
* Invited - Silvio Berlusconi, Italian Prime Minister (subject to confirmation)
* Letizia Brichetto Arnaboldi Moratti, Mayor of Milan
Plenary Room
From 10:10 Expo Tour
* Invited - Eng. Silvio Berlusconi, Italian Prime Minister (subject to confirmation)
* Letizia Brichetto Arnaboldi Moratti, Mayor of Milan
* Chris Holden, President, FTTH Council Europe
* Hartwig Tauber, Director General, FTTH Council Europe
Depart from Plenary Room
10:30-11:30 FTTH Council Europe Press Conference: European FTTH Ranking (countries with highest Fibre to the Home penetration)
* Chris Holden, President, FTTH Council Europe
* Hartwig Tauber, Director General, FTTH Council Europe
* Roland Montagne, Director Telecoms Business Unit, IDATE
Q & A Session Press Conference room
11.30-13.00 Informal meet & greet with the top decision makers of the FTTH Council Europe, Roland Montagne and Carlota Perez Press Conference room
FTTH CONFERENCE EXHIBITORS
15.00-16.00 Prysmian press conference Press Conference room
16.00-17.00 Daetwyler Cables press conference Press Conference room
MEDIA PROGRAMME 10 FEBRUARY 2011
FTTH COUNCIL EUROPE
14.15-14.45 Keynote speech by Neelie Kroes, Vice-President responsible for Digital Agenda, European Commission Plenary
14:45-15:10 Announcement Innovation Awards Plenary
15:00-15:10 Presentation Global FTTH Ranking Plenary
More information on the FTTH Council Europe and the FTTH Conference: www.ftthcouncil.eu.
To view the latest press releases of the FTTH Conference Exhibitors on our website as from the 24th of January, click here.
