Event: Romanian Fiber Optic Conference 2025
Speaker: Vincent Garnier - Dirctor General
Date: 13 May, 2025
Location: Hotel CARO, BUCUREȘTI
Organiser: AFOR
In this keynote address, Vincent Garnier, Director General of the FTTH Council Europe, presented exclusive insights from the latest FTTH Market Panorama, offering a comprehensive view of fibre deployment trends across Europe. Drawing on detailed, country-by-country data, he explored how different markets are progressing toward full-fibr coverage, highlighting leaders in both rollout and adoption, as well as identifying those regions just beginning to gain momentum.
The keynote examined the evolution of the copper switch-off, regulatory dynamics shaping deployment strategies, and the growing divide between urban and rural fiber access. With a focus on Romania’s role within the European landscape, Vincent Garnier showcased how the country compares to EU benchmarks and its potential to emerge as a regional frontrunner in digital infrastructure. This session offered strategic reflections on what lies ahead for Europe’s journey toward a truly connected, gigabit-enabled future.