Christof Sommerberg | SVP Public Affairs
Deutsche Glasfaser

Christof Sommerberg is a seasoned professional with a strong background in public affairs and telecommunications. Currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Public Affairs at Deutsche Glasfaser, is dedicated to driving the development of a fast and smart digital Germany.

Appearances:

DAY 1 @ 12:30

Regulation, investment, and the future of connectivity (DE)

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?

Matthias Büning, Head of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance, EWE TEL GmbH

Julian Von Lucius, Associate Partner, Noerr

Marco Griefahn, Director Debt & Capital Advisory, ING

Christof Sommerberg, SVP Public Affairs, Deutsche Glasfaser

Moderator: Benedikt Kind, Head of Legal & Regulatory Affairs, BREKO Bundesverband Breitbandkommunikation e.V.

DAY 1 @ 14:25

Advancing Open Access in Germany (DE)

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, SVP Public Affairs, Deutsche Glasfaser

Jan-Niklas Steinhauer, Strategy Manager Euopean Affairs & Legal, vitroconnect GmbH

Moderator: Thomas Eibeck, Managing Director, MUGLER SE

Mario Schuster, Head of Business Development, OpenNet GmbH