On February 10, 2026, the Fiber Optic Forum invites industry representatives to its 8th edition at the Essen Trade Fair Center in North Rhine-Westphalia. At E-world, experts from politics, business, and administration will meet to assess market developments and develop shared perspectives for the further expansion of high-performance fiber optic networks.
A diverse program of best-practice examples, panel discussions, and expert presentations addresses key topics: from regulatory issues such as the amendment to the Telecommunications Act (TKG) and strategies for densification to the legally compliant design of usage documentation. The Fiber Optic Forum NRW thus offers all participants valuable impetus for the further development of fiber optic expansion.
The industry continues to face major challenges: the withdrawal of investors, subdued demand and willingness to switch to fiber optic products, unclear prospects for gigabit funding, and the ongoing discussion about copper-to-glass migration.
The organizers, the German Federal Association for Broadband Communication (BREKO), conIenergy and Micus Strategy Consulting, are creating a framework that enables intensive exchange on the challenges, practical insights and the joint development of new solutions.
