Data Centre Connectivity

The Rise of Edge & Data Centre Connectivity in Fibre Networks.

At the FTTH Conference 2026, we explore how fibre networks and data centres are converging to power Europe’s digital future, from hyperscale to edge.


A New Infrastructure Paradigm: From Access to Compute

The digital sovereignty of Europe depends not only on fibre reaching homes and businesses, but on the infrastructure that processes and routes data behind it. As low-latency applications such as AI, autonomous systems, and real-time SaaS become mainstream, the traditional boundary between access networks and compute infrastructure is disappearing.

A new paradigm is emerging: a unified European Data Centre Fabric, where fibre and compute evolve together as a single, resilient ecosystem.

At the FTTH Conference 2026, we bring together telecom operators, data center players, technology providers, and policymakers to explore this transformation.

 

Why Data Centre
Connectivity
Is Now Critical

  • Edge is accelerating: compute is moving closer to users

  • AI is bandwidth-hungry: requiring ultra-high-capacity fibre networks

  • Latency is business-critical: for industries like mobility, healthcare, and finance

  • Resilience & sovereignty: Europe needs distributed, secure infrastructure

  • New revenue models: fibre operators can monetize beyond connectivity

Dedicated Sessions on Data Centre Connectivity

Workshop - Edge DCI in an Evolved Access Network

Workshop - Edge DCI in an Evolved Access Network

April 16th, Workshop Room 5


Organised by Viavi, Corning & Nokia

Workshop - From Core to Edge: Fibre’s Role in Data Centre Expansion

Workshop - From Core to Edge: Fibre’s Role in Data Centre Expansion

April 16th, Workshop Room 5


Organised by Digital Council Africa & Fiber Connect Council MENA

Panel 9 - (Edge) Data Centres: An Opportunity for Fibre Network Operators

Panel 9 - (Edge) Data Centres: An Opportunity for Fibre Network Operators

15th April - Conference Room 2


  • How operators can capture value in the DC ecosystem

  • Business models and partnerships

  • Integration of access and compute

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Panel 19 - Fibre Innovations for Data Centres

Panel 19 - Fibre Innovations for Data Centres

16th April - Conference Room 3 


  • Latest fibre technologies enabling DC growth

  • High-density, high-capacity infrastructure

  • Future-ready network architectures

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Who
Should
Attend?

  • Data centre operators & developers
  • Cloud & hyperscale infrastructure players
  • Fibre network operators
  • Network architects & engineers
  • Investors & infrastructure funds
  • Policy makers & digital strategy leaders

 

Part of a Growing Ecosystem

The evolution of data centre connectivity is not happening in isolation. It is driven by a dynamic ecosystem of fibre operators, data centre players, technology providers, and industry bodies working together to shape the future of Europe’s digital infrastructure.

At FTTH Conference 2026, we bring together key partners and media voices who are actively contributing to this transformation—fostering collaboration, sharing expertise, and accelerating the convergence of fibre and compute.


Join the Conversation Shaping Europe’s Digital Backbone

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