The vibrant city of Amsterdam played host to the FTTH Council’s annual FTTH Europe event from March 25-27, 2025, and VETRO was right in the thick of it! Our own Ollie King and Stewart Linsmith joined over 3,500 attendees from 1,000+ companies and 100+ countries, making it the premier gathering for fiber optic stakeholders in Europe.
This wasn’t just another industry conference; it was a dynamic hub for “C” level executives, investors, technical gurus, and regulatory experts, all converging to shape the future of fiber, 5G, and related technologies. The sheer scope of discussions, from cutting-edge technologies to the societal impact of fiber, made it an unparalleled experience.
Key Takeaways and Highlights:
Fibre & 5G Convergence: The event underscored the growing synergy between fiber and 5G, highlighting how these technologies are mutually reinforcing and crucial for future connectivity.
Investment and Business Models: Robust discussions around innovative business models and strategic investments in fiber networks resonated throughout the conference. The emphasis on sustainable growth and long-term viability was clear.
Market Insights and Sustainability: The annual FTTH/B panorama provided valuable market insights, ranking countries in terms of fiber deployment. Furthermore, the focus on fiber networks for sustainability emphasized the industry’s commitment to eco-friendly solutions.
Latest Technologies and Solutions: The exhibition floor showcased the latest fiber and FTTH products and solutions, giving attendees a firsthand look at the innovations driving the industry forward.
VETRO’s Perspective: Ollie King and Stewart Linsmith engaged in fruitful conversations with industry leaders, gaining valuable insights into the evolving landscape of fiber deployment and the critical role of network management platforms. They were able to demonstrate how VETRO’s platform is designed to help our customers with the unique challenges of FTTH deployment.
Looking Ahead
The FTTH Europe 2025 event in Amsterdam solidified its position as the leading platform for shaping the future of fiber optics. The event covered a wide range of topics including:
- Latest fibre enabled technologies & solutions
- Fibre & 5G convergence
- Business models & investing in fibre networks
- Marketing of fibre networks & take-up rates
- Market insights and yearly panorama with ranking of countries in FTTH/B
- Fibre networks for sustainability
- Fibre-enabled services and new smart ways of working
VETRO is excited to be part of this dynamic industry and looks forward to continuing to contribute to the advancement of fiber technologies. We are eager to apply the insights gained from this event to further enhance our solutions and support our customers in their fiber deployment endeavors.
We’re already looking forward to the next edition!
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About VETRO
At VETRO, we believe visualizing data unlocks hidden potential, radically simplifying the way businesses operate and digitizing the future of connectivity. We focus on empowering network operators with unparalleled clarity and control over their fiber networks, enabling them to move faster, better, and more efficiently than ever before. Our revolutionary platform isn’t just software – it’s the physical network asset system of record, offering unprecedented visibility and control from strategic planning to daily operations. We empower our customers to bridge the digital divide at a rapid pace, unlock unforeseen opportunities, and squeeze the maximum value from their networks. Let’s illuminate the unseen, digitize the way we connect, and shape the future of connectivity, together!
