CONNECTED GERMANY 2025
CONFERENCE AGENDA
All times are given in CET
München, 18 - 19 November 2025
Schedule
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Nov 189:00
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Chair’s opening address (DE)
Keynote
This will be a German language session.
Opening address from Chair, Dr. Frederic Ufer, VATM.
Frederic Ufer, Managing Director, VATM
Gigabit Theatre
Nov 189:10
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Govermental Keynote (DE)
Keynote
This will be a German language session.
Governmental address from Dr. Laura Dornheim, City of Munich.
Laura Dornheim, Chief Digital Officer, Landeshauptstadt München
Gigabit Theatre
Nov 189:20
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Mobile networks Keynote (DE)
Keynote
This will be a German language session.
Reserved for 1&1 Versatel.
Gigabit Theatre
Nov 189:30
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Keynote - from BREKO Association Member (DE)
Keynote
This will be a German language session.
Reserved for BREKO Assocation member.
Gigabit Theatre
Nov 189:40
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Keynote: Huawei (DE)
Keynote
This will be a German language session.
A sponsor keynote from Ingobert Vieth, of Huawei.
Ingobert Veith, VP, Head of Public Affairs & Communications, Huawei
Gigabit Theatre
Nov 189:50
Conference pass
Leaders Forum: The mobile future of Germany (DE)
Keynote
This will be a German language session
- 2030 in sight: what role will mobile play in meeting Germany's gigabit targets?
- What do end-users want from mobile today?
- How is the structure of the German mobile market evolving?
Further panelists to be confirmed.
Moderator: Frederic Ufer, Managing Director, VATM
Gigabit Theatre
Nov 1810:30
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Networking Break
Exhibition Hall
Please head to the exhibition hall for the networking with over 1.500 of our guests.
Exhibition Hall
Nov 1811:20
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Case study: The evolution of a Business API ecosystem in Germany (DE)
Gigabit Germany
This will be a German language session.
Case study, by Karsten Thon of Gigabit Deutschland.
Gigabit Theatre.
Nov 1811:20
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Presentation: Localisation in 5G campus (DE)
Keynotes
This will be a German language session.
Case study presentation by Johcen Seitz, of Fraunhofer IIS.
Jochen Seitz, Head of Department Precise Positioning & Analytics, Fraunhofer IIS
Conference A
Nov 1811:35
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How can we make the fibre market more attractive to investors? (DE)
Gigabit Germany
This will be a German language session.
- What sparked initial investor interest in FTTH in Germany - and why are those same investors now pulling out?
- Why has the German population has been so slow to adopt FTTH despite an increasingly digital lifestyle?
- Can new business models (e.g. infrastructure levies, OTT co-ops, net neutrality premiums) revive investor interest?
Sebastian Krems, Chief Executive Officer, LATUS Consulting
Hans Lötzer, Head of Project Finance, Hamburg Commercial Bank AG
Jens Sikorski, Director Strategy & Growth, Westconnect GmbH
Moderator: Beate Dr. Rickert, Managing Director, KPR Capital GmbH
Gigabit Theatre
Nov 1811:35
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Accelerating network deployment in Germany (DE)
Keynotes
This will be a German language session.
- What’s causing the biggest delays in deployment today and how can we solve them?
- Which innovative build methods can truly accelerate rollout and reduce costs in 2025?
- How can public and private stakeholders better align to deliver large-scale, high-quality infrastructure across Germany?
Further panelists to be confirmed.
Jakob Kwiatkowski, Head of Passive Network Design, Deutsche Glasfaser
Zvezdana Lazic-Latincic, Vice President, Fibre & Connectivity Delivery, 1&1 Versatel
Benjamin-Georg Ernst-Treffer, Head of Planning & Documentation, Tele Columbus Netz GmbG
Conference A
Nov 1811:35
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Digital sovereignty in Germany (DE)
Smart Government
This will be a German language session.
- What does digital sovereignty truly mean in the German and EU context?
- How can the public sector lead by example?
- ·What is the role of sovereign cloud infrastructure?
Further panelists to be confirmed,
Christian Humpert, Chief Executive Officer & Board Member BREKO, DB Broadband
Moderator: Jens Böcker, Professor, Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, Böcker Ziemen GmbH
Conference Stage.
Nov 1811:35
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Fiber optic expansion in check: What moves municipalities? Hosted by Gigabitburo (DE)
Smart Germany
This will be a English language session.
- Challenges and success factors for municipal fibre rollout
- How cities and municipalities can strategically support and accelerate deployment
- Real-life insights: collaboration with network operators, funding programmes, and citizen engagement
Further panelists to be confirmed.
Moderator: Julia Gebert, Consultant, Gigabitbüro des Bundes
Conference B
Nov 1812:10
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Case Study: OpenNet (DE)
Gigabit Germany
This will be a German language session.
Case study from OpenNet, speaker to be confirmed.
Gigabit Theatre
Nov 1812:10
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Case Study: Digital twins - From practice from network planning to line information (DE)
Smart Government
This will be a German language session.
Case study presented by Klaus Schelbauer of Landkreis Cham.
Klaus Schedlbauer, Managing Director Digital Infrastructure, Landkreis Cham
Conference Stage
Nov 1812:30
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Regulation, investment, and the future of connectivity (DE)
Gigabit Germany
This will be a German language session.
- How will the evolving political landscape and new government shape Germany’s digital infrastructure strategy?
- What role should regulation play in balancing competition, preventing overbuild, and accelerating rollout?
- Where should public and private capital be focused to drive sustainable, scalable network growth across the country?
Julian Von Lucius, Associate Partner, Noerr
Marco Griefahn, Director Debt & Capital Advisory, ING
Christof Sommerberg, VP Public Affairs, Deutsche Glasfaser
Moderator: Benedikt Kind, Head of Legal & Regulatory Affairs, BREKO Bundesverband Breitbandkommunikation e.V.
Gigabit Theatre
Nov 1812:30
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Optimising Germany's networks: the power of data, analytics & collaboration (DE)
Keynotes
This will be a German language session.
- What role does geospatial data play in planning, deploying and optimising digital infrastructure?
- How can improved data sharing between stakeholders lead to better coordination and faster infrastructure deployment?
- As networks scale, how will the use of data and analytics evolve and what role will AI and edge computing play?
Jakob Hafner, Head of Data & Area Qualification, metrofibre GmbH
Moderator: Franziska Hoffmann, Department Lead Passive Network Engineering, Deutsche Glasfaser Wholesale GmbH
Conference A.
Nov 1812:30
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The role of Stadtwerke in fiber optic expansion (DE)
Smart Government
This will be a German language session.
- How can Stadtwerke use existing infrastructure to speed up fiber deployment?
- Which operational models and partnerships are most effective for expanding fiber networks?
- How do Stadtwerke ensure fiber expansion is both profitable and beneficial to local communities?
Fabian Bühring, Chief Executive Officer & Member of the BREKO Membership Board, SWN Glasfaser Beteiligungen GmbH & Co. KG
Karl Peter Hoffmann, Managing Director, Stadtwerke Sindelfingen GmbH
Conference Stage
Nov 1812:30
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Smart Regions: Strategy, Technology, and Local Impact (DE)
Smart Germany
This will be a German language session.
- What role should public-private partnerships play in enabling smarter communities?
- Which innovations in smart buildings, mobility, and digital public services are proving scalable, and how can we ensure this benefit both urban and rural areas?
- How are data driven technologies shaping the development of smart regions in Germany?
Further panelists to be confirmed.
Conference B
Nov 1813:05
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Case Study: Modern Metro Networks: Everything, Everywhere, all at once (DE)
Keynotes
This will be a German language session.
Case study presented by Christianb Dieckhoff, of WDZ Gmbh.
Christian Dieckhoff, Head of Consulting, WDZ Gmbh
Conference A
Nov 1814:25
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Advancing Open Access in Germany (DE)
Gigabit Germany
This will be a German language session.
- How widespread is Open Access adoption across Germany?
- What role do local governments play in enabling successful open access?
- What needs to change to make Open Access more attractive for private investors?
Andreas Mayer, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Glasfaser Nordwest
Alexander Kuruz, Head of Product Management Broadband, TV and Innovation, 1&1 Telecommunication SE
Christof Sommerberg, VP Public Affairs, Deutsche Glasfaser
Jan-Niklas Steinhauer, Strategy Manager Euopean Affairs & Legal, vitroconnect GmbH
Moderator: Thomas Eibeck, Managing Director, SachsenGigaBit GmbH
Gigabit Theatre
Nov 1814:25
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Chances & Challenges for Mobile Network Expansion
Smart Government
This will be a German language session.
- What are the main obstacles for the fulfillment of the new mobile coverage obligations, particularly 99.5% area with 50 Mbit/s by 2030?
- How can Germany’s new Government facilitate this mobile network expansion?
- What role do TowerCos play in achieving comprehensive and high-performance mobile coverage?
Further panelists to be confirmed.
Conference Stage
Nov 1814:25
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Customer incentives and fiber expansion (DE)
Keynotes
This will be a German language session.
- How can providers turn fiber rollout into customer sign-ups?
- What incentive models are proving most effective in driving adoption?
- How can ecosystem collaboration: between telcos, landlords, associations, and local businesses — accelerate fiber take-up?
Christina Arens, Managing Director, FE Promotion GmbH
Jens Böcker, Professor, Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, Böcker Ziemen GmbH
Moderator: Christian Wernick, Head of Department Business & Strategies, WIK Consult
Conference A
Nov 1814:25
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The role of data centres in powering smart Germany (DE)
Smart Germany
This will be a German language session.
- How data centres are enabling smart cities, digital public services, and connected industries in Germany?
- How is edge computing and the shift towards distributed infrastructure to support Germany’s digital ambitions?
- How can data centre operators, telcos, and municipalities collaborate to build the foundations of a smarter nation?
Further panelists to be confirmed.
Conference B
Nov 1815:00
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Case study: FFTH in the Alps (DE)
Gigabit Germany
This will be a German language session.
A case study presented by Michael Fiel of Illwerke vkw.
Michael Fiel, Leiter Glasfaserausbau, Illwerke vkw
Gigabit Theatre
Nov 1815:00
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Investing in the future of public infrastructure
Smart Government
This will be a German language session.
- How can federal, state, and municipal funding be better aligned to accelerate digital infrastructure projects?
- What are the main areas of growth in investing in public infrastructure?
- How do we measure ROI when investing in connectivity for schools, hospitals, and public transport?
Further panelists to be confirmed.
Conference Stage.
Nov 1815:00
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Presentation: Operation as a Service (EWE Tel Gmbh) (DE)
Keynotes
This will be a German language session.
A presentation by our sponsor EWE Tel Gmbh.
Steven Blount, Key Account Manager, EWE TEL GmbH
Gerrit Nuske, Project Manager, EWE TEL GmbH
Conference Stage
Nov 1815:00
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Workshop: Women in industry (EN)
Smart Germany
This will be a English language session.
A workshop lead by industry leading female leaders, discussing their success and challenges from being within the industry
Denise Holtschulte, Partner, dbeyond AG
Noha Salama, Director, Women in Tech Germany
Susana Calvo, Director Product and Partner Management, Unsere Grüne Glasfaser GmbH
Conference B
Nov 1815:20
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Tracking the impact of federal and EU funding programs
Gigabit Germany
This will be a German language session.
- Where has funding delivered the most measurable progress and where are the gaps still visible?
- How can future funding frameworks be simplified to accelerate deployment?
- What metrics should define success beyond coverage speed, adoption, affordability?
Further panelists to be confirmed.
Gigabit Germany
Nov 1815:20
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Security: securing critical infrastructure
Keynotes
This will be a German language session.
- How are evolving cyber threats targeting Germany’s expanding digital infrastructure?
- What role do AI and cloud-based technologies play in both enhancing and challenging network security?
- What are the Current threats targeting telecoms, utilities, transport, and data centers?
Further panelists to be confirmed.
Benedikt Kind, Head of Legal & Regulatory Affairs, BREKO Bundesverband Breitbandkommunikation e.V.
Bernd Geisler, Präsident, Landesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik
Conference A
Nov 1815:40
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The Last Metre: Solving Germany’s Indoor Connectivity Challenge
Smart Germany
This will be a German language session.
- Why is indoor connectivity still a persistent challenge in Germany despite national fibre and 5G expansion?
- How can property developers, municipalities, and telcos collaborate to improve in-building connectivity?
- What role can indoor mapping and AI-driven optimisation play in next-gen building design?
Further panelists to be confirmed.
Moderator: Pius Alexander Benczek, Rechtsanwalt, BENCZEK Lexolvere
Conference B
Nov 1817:15
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Leader's Forum How Can Germany Lead in a Connected Future?
Keynote
- Where does Germany stand today in its digital transformation — and what benchmarks should define progress?
- How so we ensure digital progress is inclusive?
- What role should business and industry play in driving innovation and digital public infrastructure?
Fabian Bühring, Chief Executive Officer & Member of the BREKO Membership Board, SWN Glasfaser Beteiligungen GmbH & Co. KG
Thorsten Fellmann, Geschäftsführer / CEO, GVG Glasfaser GmbH
Conference A
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Nov 199:15
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Chair's opening address - from BREKO association member (DE)
Keynote
This will be a German language session.
Reserved for BREKO assocation member.Speaker to be confirmed.
Gigabit Theatre
Nov 199:20
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Keynote - from BREKO assocation member (DE)
Keynote
This will be a German language session.
Reserved for BREKO assocation Member.Speaker to be confirmed.
Gigabit Theatre
Nov 199:30
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Keynote (DE)
Keynote
This will be a German language session.
Keynote speech from Alfred Rauscher of R-KOM Gmbh/BREKO.
Alfred Rauscher, CEO & Vice President BREKO, R-KOM GmbH
Gigabit Theatre
Nov 199:40
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Keynote (DE)
Keynote
This is a German language session,
Speaker to be confirmed.
Gigabit Theatre
Nov 199:50
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Leader's Forum: Fixed network keynote panel (DE)
Keynote
This will be a German language session.
- Where does Germany stand in the transition from copper to fiber optics?
- How should Germany adapt its regulatory framework to incentivise fast, more effective fixed network rollout?
- How does emerging technologies and economic challenges shape the future of Germany’s fixed network structure?
Further panelists to be confirmed.
Alfred Rauscher, CEO & Vice President BREKO, R-KOM GmbH
Cara Schwarz-Schilling, Managing Director, WIK Wissenschaftliches Institut für Infrastruktur und Kommunikationsdienste
Gigabit Theatre
Nov 1910:25
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Presentation: Calix (DE)
Keynote
This will be a German language session.
A sponsor presentation from Calix, speaker to be confirmed.
Gigabit Theatre
Nov 1910:40
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Networking
Exhibition Hall
Please head to the exhibition hall to network with over 1,500 of our attendees.
Exhibition Hall
Nov 1911:20
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Start up presentations
Start Up Germany
A series of presentations from selected startups from Connected Germany’s startup village .
Startup village
Nov 1911:35
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Cyber resillience in telecom infrastructure (DE)
Keynotes
This will be a German language session.
- How can telcos, government bodies, and third-party security providers collaborate more effectively to safeguard infrastructure?
- What new risks arise with cloud-native network functions, and how can operators stay ahead?
- How feasible is Zero Trust architecture in large-scale, legacy-heavy telecom networks?
Further panelists to be confirmed.
Benedikt Kind, Head of Legal & Regulatory Affairs, BREKO Bundesverband Breitbandkommunikation e.V.
Conference Stage
Nov 1911:35
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Cloud's role in Germany's digital transformation (DE)
Digital Germany
This will be a German language session.
- How is cloud technology accelerating Germany’s move to a more digital economy?
- What are the key challenges in scaling cloud adoption across Germany?
- How can Germany ensure the cloud infrastructure is adaptable to future technological shifts?
Further panelists to be confirmed.
Bernd Meurer, Sector CTO, BT
Conference B
Nov 1912:00
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Smart mobility (DE)
Smart Germany
This will be a German language session.
- What does a smart urban mobility ecosystem look like - and what infrastructure underpins it?
- What is the role of fiber and 5G in enabling autonomous vehicles, real-time data flows and connected transport networks?
- How can cities and operators better measure and report outcomes?
Dalibor Dreznjak, CEO, WOBCOM GmbH
Mara Cole, Deputy Head of Mobility, Bayern Innovativ
Matthieu Clouqueur, Partner Development Officer, EIT Urban Mobility
Moderator: Julia Wielgosch, Senior Economist, WIK GmbH
Conference A
Nov 1912:15
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Workshop: Future Proofing Networks – Open Access & AI Readiness - BUGLAS (DE)
Keynotes
This will be a German language session.
Workshop to be hosted by the BUGLAS assocation.
Conference Stage
Nov 1913:30
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5G Campus Networks: Unlocking Private Connectivity for Industry 4.0 (DE)
Gigabit Germany
This will be a German language session.
- How are 5G campus networks transforming enterprise operations across sectors like manufacturing, logistics, and energy?
- What role does network slicing play in ensuring reliability and performance for mission-critical applications?
- What are the key challenges and success factors in deploying and scaling private 5G networks in Germany?
Further panelists to be confirmed.
Cigdem Mareski, Head of Technology Customer Projects, Telefonica
Jan-Patrick Kalckhoff, Enterprise Architect, Airbus
Gigabit Theatre
Nov 1913:30
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From Telco to Energy Player: Are Network-Driven Convergence Models the Future? (DE)
Keynotes
This will be a German language session.
- How are telecom operators leveraging their network infrastructure to expand into the energy space — and vice versa?
- What new business models are emerging around bundling connectivity, IoT, and energy services on private or campus networks?
- How can next-gen network capabilities (e.g., edge computing, 5G, fiber) support smarter energy services like real-time metering, load balancing, and demand-side management?
Further panelists to be confirmed.
Volker Buck, Managing Director, WEMACOM Breitband
Richard Kaufmann, Unit Manager Digital Infrastructure and Telecommunications, BDEW Bundesverband der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft e.V.
Dennis Ochs, Head of Mobile Infrastructure, Netze BW GmbH
Conference Stage
Nov 1913:30
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The future of work: enabling a digital workforce for Germany (DE)
Digital Germany
This will be a German language session.
- What digital skills will be essential for Germany’s workforce in the next decade
- How are hybrid and remote work reshaping company culture, productivity, and infrastructure needs?
- Which technologies will be most transformative for the workforce?
Further panelists to be confirmed.
Martin Naber, Chief Commercial Officer, LEONET Group GmbH
Conference B
Nov 1913:30
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IoT & connectivity: creating intelligent infrastructure for smart regions (DE)
Smart Germany
This will be a German language session.
- What infrastructure is required to support large-scale IoT deployment?
- How are IoT technologies used to optimise infrastructure in German cities?
- How can smart region projects balance innovation with data protection and citizen privacy?
Further panelists to be confirmed.
Giovanni Coppa, Head of IoT Competence Group, eco - Verband der Internetwirtschaft
Conference A
Nov 1914:10
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Beyond 5G: laying the foundations for advanced connectivity (DE)
Gigabit Germany
This will be a German language session.
- How are operators preparing for the transition from 5G to “5.5G” and eventually 6G?
- What are the best practices to leverage AI and automation in next-generation network operations?
- How can we Integrate fiber and 5G to unlock opportunities for industry and consumers?
Further panelists to be confirmed.
Martin Walczack, Head of Technology Strategy & Innovation, Telefonica
Gigabit Theatre
Nov 1914:10
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Rural connectivity (DE)
Keynotes
This will be a German language session.
- What are the current challenges facing Germany’s rural connectivity push?
- What role should Fixed Wireless Access, 5G and LEO satellites and community networks play in bridging the gap?
- How can rural communities be empowered to co-design connectivity solutions that meet their long term needs?
Further panelists to be confirmed.
Heinz-Peter Labonte, Präsident, FRK – Fachverband für Rundfunk- und BreitbandKommunikation
Conference Stage
Nov 1914:10
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Digital Twins (DE)
Digital Germany
This will be a German language session.
- How can Germany transition digital twin use cases from isolated innovation hubs to national, cross-sector platforms?
- With multiple stakeholders and platforms involved, how can Germany ensure secure sovereign data flows to build trustworthy ecosystems?
- Can Germany position itself as a world leader in digital twin innovation?
Further panelists to be confirmed.
Nov 1914:10
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Sustainability in Telecoms (DE)
Smart Germany
This will be a German language session.
- How can network operators reduce their carbon footprint while meeting demand for higher capacity?
- What are the challenges and best practices in greening supply chains and vendor partnerships?
- What are the challenges in scaling open access networks with sustainability at the forefront, and how can they be overcome?
Panelists to be confirmed.
Conference A
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