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9th - 10th April 2014 • Movenpick, Berlin, Germany

Leveraging Enhanced LegacyLines To Deliver Cost-Effective

Ultrafast Broadband

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Innovative NEW CASE Studies from Those TriallingVECTORING Deployments

Assessing the Business Case for Financing your NGA TECHNOLOGY to Deliver Superfast Broadband

Understanding how FIBRE OPTIC Networks andCOPPER Networks come Together to MeetCustomer Demand

Assessing the G.FAST PROMISE, Case Studies from Trialsto DEPLOY Ultra-fast Speeds over Shorter Distances

INTIMATE Networking Sessions with KEY Industry Leaders

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Gearing up to G.Fast:Exploring the challenges andopportunities in deploying G.fast

Pre-conference Workshop: Tuesday 8th April 2014 09.30-17.00

KEY OBJECTIVES

• Outline the major regulatory and operational issues ofdeploying G.Fast

• Provide clear conclusions and actionablerecommendations for deploying G.Fast successfully

• Identify key scenarios where G.Fast could be used todeploy superfast broadband

• Consider hybrid network strategies (in relation toalternative complementary or competitive technologies)

• Understand ways to reduce overall costs of G.Fastdeployment, as well as how to minimize potential issuesrelating to radio interference, power requirements andequipment concerns

Gearing up to G.Fast:Exploring the Challenges and Opportunities inDeploying G.Fast Session Leader: Senior Representative, ITU of TSB

Join Informa Telecoms & Media and the ITU at thisfull day pre-conference workshop to gain anunderstanding of the challenges and opportunitiespresented by the deployment of G.Fast! Followingthe recent first stage approval of G.Fast, the industryis getting ever closer to the commercialisation ofthis game-changing technology – don’t get leftbehind! Register now to secure your place-Spaces are limited!

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS

Tom Starr, Lead MTS, AT&T &Chairman, BroadbandForum, USA

Jeremy Steventon-Barns, Network Director, BT, UK

Flavio Lang, Chief Marketing Officer, TIM Brasil, Brasil(Telecom Italia group)

Matjaz Pogacnik, Fixed Access NetworkDirector, Telekom Slovenije, Slovenia

Klaus Liechti, Senior Project Director,Swisscom, Switzerland

Hideaki Kimura, General Manager, NTT, Japan

Eila Rummukainen, Vice President Broadband Services, TeliaSonera, Finland

Neil Illingworth, Head of AdvancedTechnology & Innovation,Virgin Media, UK

Cem Celebiler,Managing Director, Turknet, Turkey

Trevor Linney, Head of Access& xDSL Expert, BT, UK

Edvin Skaljo, Head of Department for CPE,BH Telecom, Bosnia andHerzegovina

Robert Staniszewski,Expert for strategic projects,Orange, Poland

Simone Eliantonia, Head of Strategic Projects,Vodafone, Qatar

Dr. Gopi Kurup, CEO R&D, Telekom Malaysia,Malaysia

Robin Mersh, CEO, Broadband Forum

Syed Hasnian, Senior Network Engineer, Du, Dubai

Karin Ahl, President, FTTH Council Europe

Reinhart Scholl, Director, TSB ITU-T

Kenneth Madison,Product line Director, Comcast, USA

Rob Gallagher, Principal Analyst Head ofBroadband & TV Research, Informa Telecoms & Media

Fixed Access Networks Summit: DAY 1 - Wednesday 9th April 2014

08.00 Registration and Refreshments

08.40 Conference Welcome and Speed Introductions Sonal Ghelani, Conference Researcher, Informa Telecoms & Media

08.50 Chairs Welcoming Remarks and Introduction to Fixed AccessNetworks Summit Rob Gallagher, Principal Analyst Head of Broadband & TV Research, Informa Telecoms & Media

09.00 Vectoring Evolution & VDSL2 Maturity: How far have we come? • How Swisscom applies a unique mix of fibre-optic technologies to face the

rapidly growing bandwidth demands• How successful have Swisscom’s FTTS and Vectoring solutions been in delivering

ultrabroadband speed?• Overview of deployment challenges faced so far, and how to solve themKlaus Liechti, Senior Project Director, Swisscom

09.25 Examining the Opportunities of DSL Acceleration• Why vectoring makes sense to meet superfast broadband demands• How DSL Acceleration enables enhanced services provided on the network • Understanding the cost benefits of deploying DSL Acceleration technologies in

comparison with investing in FTTHEila Rummukainen, Vice President, Broadband Services, TeliaSonera

09.50 Panel Discussion: Which way to go? Fibre vs. xDSL Technologies • Exploring the opportunities and drawbacks of DSL acceleration and fibre rollout • Should operators invest in fibre rollout or wait for G.Fast standardisation?• Is G.Fast an alternative for fibre to reach superfast speeds?Moderator: Thomas Langer, Founder & CEO, Langer ConsultingPanellists include: Asad Naveed, General Manager, PCTLKlaus Liechiti, Senior Project Director, SwisscomKarin Ahl, President, FTTH Council Europe

10.30 Networking Coffee and Exhibition Visit

Next Generation DSL: Copper in the Gigabit Era

11.30 Superfast Broadband: Understanding the Deployment Challengesfaced by Telekom Malaysia• Examining the Malaysian telecommunication landscape, including recent

developments of NGN and upgrade of the copper network • Overcoming the challenges of introducing new DSL and Fibre technologies • Addressing the regulatory implications for incumbents Dr. Gopi Kurup, CEO R&D, Telekom Malaysia

11.55 Fixed Access Network Quality and its Impact on the CustomerExperience • Examining the benefits of Network Intelligence for a customer centric approach • Looking at Network Quality parameters• The impact of proactive Network Auditing on your NetworkSyed Hasnain, Senior Network Engineer and Manager, Du

12.20 Orange Poland Case Study: Outcomes and Experiences from aG.Vector Field Trial• Exploring the challenges faced during the trial • Examining the achieved results and findings from the trial• Discussing operational deployment strategy used by OrangeRobert Staniszewski, Expert for strategic projects, Orange Poland

12.45 Assessing G.PON Interoperability as the Key to Success ofSuperfast Broadband• Addressing the importance of interoperability to the broadband market• Exploring the latest advancement of interoperability issues with growing FTTx

deployment• Understanding the opportunities and challenges presented by G-PON

interoperability and certificationRobin Mersh, CEO, The Broadband Forum

13.10 Networking Lunch

14.10 Panel Discussion: Evaluating the Effect of Increasing BandwidthDemand on Networks • Examining the effect of increasing content deployment through the network• Evaluating the services deployed over these networks that require such high

speeds• Overview of the current services provided over the network • Is there a need for superfast broadband with the current services provided

over the network?Moderator: Alzbeta Fellenbaum, Principal Analyst Broadband, IHS Screen Digest Panellists include: Dr Gopi Kurup, CEO R&D, Telekom Malaysia Simone Eliantonia, Head of Strategic Projects, Vodafone, Qatar

14.55 Superfast Cornwall: FTTH Deployment in a Rural Area• Exploring the reality of deployment challenges in rural areas• Identifying technical and commercial issues that have been faced in rural

deployment • Experience of FTTH network performance so far in the areaJeremy Steventon-Barnes, Network Director for superfast Cornwall, BT

15.20 Supplying Superfast Broadband in Buildings: How can ExistingInfrastructure be Utilised?• What are the solutions for fibre in apartments?• Is there fibre to each apartment or is it to the point closest and copper to the home?• Could G.Fast be an alternative for the last mile in buildings?Ronan Kelly, Director of Product Management, Adtran

15.45 Evaluating a New Approach to Introducing Fibre Optics in theAccess Network • Does fibre have any chance to be a winning technology in the field of broadband?• Examining where fibre technologies are superior in comparison to other access

technologies• Examining why there is no a clear border between fibre and DSL access networkEdvin Skaljo, Head of Department, BH Telecom

16.10 Networking Break and Exhibition Visit

16.45 Interactive Panel Discussion: Where, When and How does LTE forFixed Wireless make sense?• Fixed access revenues are increasing as usage increases but are the number

of subscribers increasing along with the demand? • Exploring the role of LTE on fixed broadband networks• Evaluating the impact of LTE on fixed access network revenue, subscribers and

QoS• Integration of fixed and mobile networks Moderator: Rupert Wood, Principal Analyst, Anaysys Mason Panellists include:Kevin Foster, Head of Access Innovation, BT & President, Broadband Forum &Chairman, UK NICC DSL WG, UK

17.15 G.Fast Roundtable Discussions: Highly interactive and focused debate,led by 4 industry experts moderating simultaneous talks in smallgroups covering the same 4 questions, featuring a mix of expertsacross the full industry valve chain to get maximum viewpoints.1) Discussing the technology development around G.Fast infrastructure,

equipment and CPE2) In what situations can G.Fast co-exist with VDSL/VDSL2 and Vectoring along

with fibre networks? 3) Assessing the potential of G.Fast beyond pair-bonding, vectoring and

phantom mode 4) What needs to be done for G.Fast to become a commercial reality?

18.15 Roundtable Discussions and Closing Remarks from Chair

18.30 Networking Drinks

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08.15 - 08.50 Analyst Breakfast BriefingsRupert Wood, Principal Analyst, Analysys MasonAlzbeta Fellenbaum, Principal Analyst Broadband, IHS Screen DigestRob Gallagher, Principal Analyst, Informa Telecoms & Media

09.00 Chairs Opening RemarksOliver Johnson, CEO, Point-Topic

09.10 Next-Generation Access Networks: The Future of Fixed AccessNetworks • How will new technologies effect the development of copper networks over the

next 5 years?• Exploring the different services provided over the networks • Predicting where fixed access networks will be in the future with the continuous

increase in mobile broadband usage • Overview of G.fast, vectoring, PON, and backhaul for cell sitesTom Starr, Lead MTS, AT&T & Chairman, Broadband Forum

09.35 Cable Operators panel: With the growing deployment of FTTH bytelcos, how can cable operators keep a competitive edge indelivering cost-effective ultra fast broadband?• Are HFC’s the only way?• Future investment in hybrid G.Fast over cable lines for operators? • Cable DOCSIS- FTTH vs. DSL and hybrid fibre/copper to the homePanellists include: Neil Illingworth, Head of Advanced Technology & Innovation, Virgin MediaKen Madison, Product line Director, Comcast

10.20 Networking Break and Exhibition Visit

Optimising NGA Networks: Real-world Experience Case Studies

11.20 Operators point of view: Analysing the Implications of Fibre to thedistribution point (FTTdp) Architecture for users based on HybridFibre and Copper Technologies• Examining the G.Fast copper technology and FTTdp architecture• Key challenges and issues of getting fibre closer to the home • Potential customers speeds achievable using this method• Potential opportunities for the deployment of FTTdpTrevor Linney, Head of Access Networks & XDSL Expert, BT

11.45 Turknet Case Study: Situations and Developments• Overview of experience as an unbundler, using copper-bonding technologies• Discussing the regulatory challenges in the SEM segment • In depth assessment of technologies and strategies used in TurkeyCem Celebiler, Managing Director, Turknet

12.05 NTT Case Study: Exploring the Challenges to FTTX Deployment• Examining both the technical and business case for FTTX • The role of FTTX in next generation access network infrastructure• Network convergence: how can the evolution of mobile services complement

the development of fixed access networks?Hideaki Kimura, General Manager Fixed line services, NTT

12.30 Live TIM Case Study: Broadband Market in Brazil • Discussing innovative network topology• Live TIM operation analysis• Satisfaction maximized through customer experienceFlavio Lang, Chief Marketing Officer, TIM Brasil (Telecom Italia group)

12.55 Networking Lunch

Regulations & Standards

14.00 The Current Status of and Recent Developments in G.Fast • Examining recent developments in the G.Fast evolution• Assessing likely timeframes of commercial deployment• What needs to be done before G.Fast can become a commercial realityReinhart Scholl, Deputy Director of the TSB, ITU-T

14.25 Regulatory point of view: The Roll-out of Vectoring in Belgium• Introduction of operational excellence in Belgium• Controlling non discrimination between operators in Belgium• Discussing the enhancement of wholesale product• Guaranteeing the interoperability of modemsReinhard Laroy, Engineer Broadband & Broadcast Strategy, BIPT Belgium

14.50 EU Regulation on Vectoring within Europe • Understanding how the rule of vectoring will change for operators• Examining the risks and benefits to superfast broadband deployment by this rule• Analysing the timeframe of this regulation and impact it will have on operators Katja Mohar Bastar, Head of Telecommunications Division, APEK

Financing NGA Networks

15.15 Operators to Invest in Superfast Broadband: What is the Best Option?• xDSL technologies: VDSL, VDSL2, vectoring, G.Fast or Fibre access networks?• Assessing which method is cost effective in revenue generation• Discuss the method that best meets customer demand for the services

currently availableMatjaz Pogacnik, Fixed Access Network Director, Telekom Slovenije

15.45 Networking Break and Exhibition Visit

Closing Keynote Operator Panel

16.30 European Operators Panel: What is the current status throughoutEurope in meeting the 2020 target? • Meeting the European Commission’s Digital agenda: a pan-European update • What technologies and techniques are used and been successful in

reaching speeds• What is the plan going forward to meet the target by the end of the decade?Moderator: Oliver Johnson, CEO, Point-Topic

17.30 Summary and Conclusions with Closing Remarks from Chair

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For speaker enquires contact:Sonal Ghelani Conference Researcher Sonal.ghelani@informa.com+44 (20) 337 73636

This was a very informative conference withgreat content and excellent presentations.”Kevin Foster, BT

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AT THEFIXED ACCESS NETWORKS SUMMIT 2014We know that one of the most important things about events is who youmeet. We have designed some key sessions and tools to help identify thepeople you most want to meet and to make sure that you talk to them.

Speed NetworkingA chance to meet your peers in a fun, informalatmosphere, taking the concept of ‘speed dating’ intothe business arena

Industry Led Roundtable Sessions Get your thoughts across to industry leaders and achance to get some of your questions answered

Informa StaffAsk any of the staff at the event, and they will behappy to introduce you the people you most want totalk to

Networking Refreshment and Exhibition BreaksVisit the exhibition floor to see the latest solutions andtalk to those in the know

Informal Networking DrinksA chance to unwind after Day One of the conference,to reflect on the day’s lessons, and to organise yourmeetings for the next day

Online Networking ToolAn excellent resource allowing to network pre, duringand post conference

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