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Gigabit Copper 2016 | 8 March 2016 | Hotel Le Plaza, Brussels

Meet the leading voices in the copper extension

debateTotal Telecom are bringing together the biggest

names in copper extension technologies for Gigabit Copper in March. Find out who they are…

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Marcus Grausam, CTO A1 Telekom Austria AG • As CTO, Marcus Grausum oversees the

technological course of A1 for the future of Austria as a business location and for all of the company’s residential customers.

After the company announced they are set to deploy G.fast and Vplus ultra-broadband access technologies, Marcus is in a perfect position to discuss what the future looks like for copper extension technologies and how they can be combined to deliver ultrafast speeds.

• Conference Session “Copper revitalised” panel: Making the most of your copper network




Robin Mersh, CEO

Broadband Forum • Robin Mersh joined the Broadband Forum as Chief Operating Officer in July 2006, and was promoted to Chief Executive Officer in July 2010. Robin has authored many articles and has spoken at and chaired many broadband industry conferences and exhibitions. He has worked in the telecommunications industry for over 18 years, starting at Cable & Wireless and then moving on to BT before meeting his wife and moving to the US in 1999. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from Queen Mary and Westfield College, University of London in 1992.

• Presentation: G.fast certification, the next vital step




Neil McRae, Chief Network Architect, BT

• Neil McRae is one of two ‘Distinguished Engineers’ at BT. In his Chief Network Architect role he oversees BT’s global network strategy, overseeing BT’s footprint and capability in the UK, from fibre through to G.fast, and broadband to TV services.

• At Gigabit Copper you will hear from Neil on the latest from BT’s G.fast trials and there plans for future deployments. With BT leading the way in Europe on G.fast roll-out this is a great opportunity to learn about the technology’s potential and deployment best practice.




Oliver Johnson, CEO,Point Topic

• Chief Executive of UK based analyst house Point Topic Oliver has been involved in online environments for almost 30 years. He joined Point Topic as the COO in 2004 and moved to CEO in 2007.

• Over the last 15 years he has researched, analysed and been closely involved with the internet from the first stirrings of mass consumer broadband access on through the several stages and ages of the online world

• Oliver is the Chair of Gigabit Copper 2016




Alexandre Fonseca, CTO, Portugal Telecom

• Alexandre Fonseca has been Chief Technology Officer at Portugal Telecom since June 2015. He is also the Executive Manager for ALTICE LABS, the Portuguese based research & development unit for Altice Group worldwide, focusing on hardware development, OSS/BSS and interactive platforms.

• Previously he was the CEO at ONI Portugal and ONI Mozambique, and before that he was the CTO and Technology & IT Executive Director at Cabovisão.

• Session: G.never: The case for FTTH/P investment now




Carsten Bryder, CTO, TDC Denmark • Carsten oversees network strategy and the

technology road map for mobile, fibre, coax and copper at TDC. He has been at the company since March 2006 and has held a number of senior roles.

• At Gigabit Copper Carsten will present on how copper extension technologies can form part of longer-term fibre business models, as well as how much investment is needed now to remain competitive. His presentation will look at TDC’s dual coax and FTTC strategy and will include reflections on the role of various DSL techniques.




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Daniel Burri Senior Project Manager

Swisscom

Rupert WoodResearch Director

Analysys Mason

Arne Quist Christensen

Head of Modernization

Telenor

Marcin Drzymała Principal Network & Services Architect

Orange Poland

Colin Shea Strategy Director

CETIN

David Baum CEO & Co-Founder

Sckipio
