The 10th edition of FTTH MENA Conference & Exhibition
Join the Conference
FTTH, Connecting the Nation
The FTTH Council MENA invites you to its 10th annual Conference and Exhibition which will be held in Hilton Beirut hotel, Lebanon from 29 to 31 October 2018.
Following the successful previous editions, the FTTH Council MENA will further increase this success with a high-quality conference program under the theme “FTTH, connecting the nation”. The three-day event will highlight the key role of FTTH in building state-of-the-art digital societies as well as the benefits of FTTH deployment for fixed/mobile operators, governments and consumers.
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PROGRAM
Morning Workshop: FTTH Technologies & Design
9:00 to 12:00 Speaker: Otmane Ben Ahmed, Technology & Training Committee
- What is Fiber - Fiber Structure & Cables Structure
- Fiber technologies & Installation Methods
- FTTH Network Concept & Design - Network Elements
- Project methodology & design
- PON Architecture and topologies
- PON Applications .Ex PON LAN & Smart Cities
- Budget and financial perspective
Afternoon Workshop: MDU Market & solutions in MENA
13:00 to 16:00
Speaker: Patrick Faraj, Technology & Training Committee
- Overview of the MDU Market in MENA
- MDU Network Segmentation + Key Challenges per Segment
- Impact of MDU challenges on CAPEX/OPEX and TCO
- Typical Market Solutions addressing MDU Network Segments
- Intelligent Solution Selection Process
- Case Studies from around the Globe
09:00
Opening Ceremony
Keynotes Speeches
Panel 1: Connecting the Nation by Fibre to the Home in Lebanon and the Middle East
Panelits:
– Said Al-Mandhari, Oman Broadband
– Patrick Farajian, Sodetel
– Thierry Papin, Sofrecom
– Roland Montagne, Idate
FTTH projects have already started in Lebanon based on several scenarios involving both the public and private sector. C- panellists from the public and private sectors in the MENA region will discuss their FTTH plans and challenges from technical and commercial as well as investment perspectives.
Moderator: Juan Colina, FTTH Council MENA
10:30
Coffee Break
Exhibition Networking and Coffee Break
Session 2: FTTH Network Sharing – Passive & active sharing
Speakers:
–
Graeme Lowther
, Salience
–
Stefan Stanislawski
, Ventura Team
This session will show the operators experience and the difference between active and passive sharing and compare the pros and cons of each. It will discuss the role of infrastructure in national broadband strategy and development - driving national growth of GDP .
Moderator: Roland Montagne, IDate
Session 3: Role of FTTH as Enabler in the digital transformation and Smart Cities
Speakers:
– Marc Nader, Data Consult
– Amr Hashem, GSMA
This session will explore IoT and M2M. It will showcase the importance of a solid and smart infrastructure for a successful digital transformation and the benefits of Fiber and 5G technologies as enabler for the digital plans and smart cities.
Moderator:
Christine Beylouni, FTTH Council MENA
13:00
Lunch Break
Exhibition Networking and Lunch Break
Session 4: FTTH Benefits as infrastructure – Voice of the Industry
Speakers:
– Matthew Guinan, Corning
– Stephane Albou, Prsymian
– Nicolas Jaupitre, Sofrecom
Fibre to the buildings and home are crucial to deliver the best of the superfast broadband benefits to end users, residentials and businesses - Fixed and mobile operators are looking for more investments in Fibre to support their networks and 5G deployment and ensure continuous benefits beyond the homes.
Moderator: Dr. Suleiman Al-Hedaithy, FTTH Council MENA
Session 5: 5G by FTTH – The 5G MENA Panorama
Speakers:
– Jan Schindler, FTTH Council MENA
– Vanesa Diaz, Corning
– Ankit Agarwal, Sterlite Tech
– Raf Meersman, Comsof
The FTTH Council MENA will present FTTH as enabler for 5G based on its latest 5G panorama and studies – What are the operators plans and strategies for combining 5G and FTTH deployment.
Moderator: Abdeslem Benami, FTTH Council MENA
16:15
Exhibition Break
Cocktail and Exhibition Networking – End of Day 1
Session 6: FTTH MENA Market Panorama and Forecast
FTTH MENA Market Panorama and Forecast
FTTH Council MENA will show the latest figures and forecast as conducted by its yearly FTTH market study. A global view of the FTTH market and figures will be presented.
Speaker: Roland Montagne, IDATE
The National Broadband Networks policies in MENA
The role of government and regulators in the successful FTTH deployment based on the right national model ensuring an efficient return on investment. This session will present an overview about the latest update of the National Broadband Networks in the MENA region.
Speaker: Stefan Stanislawski, Ventura Team
Moderator: Jan Schindler, FTTH Council MENA
10:30
Coffee Break
Exhibition Networking and Coffee Break
Session 7: Is current fiber adoption enough for the future
Speakers:
– Bachir Sleiman, FOLAN
– Ahmed Raouf, ScopeSky
– Hassan Dayfallah, Comtinu
– Sami Baraketi, QoS Design
This session will discuss what fiber characteristics we need for the future? Where we need fiber in Backhaul vs Fronthaul? Presentation from major operators, consultants and analysts and vendors along with roundtable discussions and debates.
Moderator: Christine Beylouni, FTTH Council MENA
12:30
Lunch Break
Exhibition Networking and Lunch Break
Session 8: Socioeconomic benefits of fiber – Why technologies matters
Speakers:
– Otmane Ben Ahmed, OFS
– Xavier Lafay, Huber + Suhner
– Shibu Vahid, R&M
– Ian Gordon Fudge, Fiber DK
This session will show the latest solutions and trends for FTTH deployment in the last mile and in the home. An interactive session between presenters and the audience tackling the challenges and know-how for the best technical solutions followed by real demos in the exhibition.
Moderator: Roland Montagne, Idate
15:00
Exhibition Break
Cocktail and Exhibition Networking – End of Day 2
SPEAKERS
Ian Gordon Fudge
Fiber DK
Patrick Farajian
Sodetel
Matthew Guinan
Corning
Stephane Albou
Prysmian Group
Roland Montagne
IDATE
Patrick Faraj
FTTH Council MENA
Nicolas Jaupitre
Sofrecom
Shibu Vahid
R&M
Ahmed Raouf
Scopesky
Hassan Dayfallah
Comtinu
Amr Hashem
GSMA
Vanesa Diaz
Corning
Juan Colina
FTTH Council MENA
Said Al-Mandhari
Oman Broadband
Xavier Lafay
Huber+Suhner
Raf Meersman
Comsof
Ankit Agarwal
Sterlite Tech
Jan Schindler
Prysmian Group
Marc Nader
Data Consult
Thierry Papin
Sofrecom
Graeme Lowther
Salience Consulting
Christine Beylouni
FTTH Council MENA
Otmane Ben Ahmed
OFS
Sami Baraketi
QoS Design
Bachir Sleiman
FOLAN
Dr. Suleiman Al-Hedaithy
FTTH Council MENA
Abdeslem Benami
OFS
Stefan Stanislawski
Ventura Team
VENUE
Situated in the heart of the Lebanese capital, Hilton Beirut Habtoor Grand and Hilton Beirut Metropolitan Palace deliver a world-class range of business and leisure facilities with stylish accommodation and immaculate service.
Located only 15 minutes away from Beirut International Airport and surrounded by a wealth of shopping and entertainment options, Hilton Beirut also features the city’s leading venue for international conferences and conventions.
A pedestrian bridge connects both hotels, allowing guests convenient access to all our exceptional facilities.
For special accommodation prices contact us at info@ftthcouncilmena.org
Hilton Beirut Habtoor Grand
Charles De Gaulle Street, Beirut
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Online Registration is Now Open
Important notes
- Travel and accommodation costs are not included in the registration fees
- In order to get the members and sponsors discounted prices please enter the Promotional Code received from FTTH Council MENA.
Before you register online check the fees below
- Operators – endorsed by sponsors: Free
- Non-Profit Organizations (Regulators/Governments/NGO Associations): Free
- Platinum Member – 3 Day pass: 395 USD
- Gold Member – 3 Day pass: 545 USD
- Silver Member – 3 Day pass: 645 USD
- Non-Member Individual – 3 Day pass: 745 USD
More Information?
For further details about Sponsorships and Exhibiting, Speaking Opportunities and Participation contact:
info@ftthcouncilmena.org
