Analysing current M&A activity and prevailing market trends within the European and global fiber sectors to identify shifting investment patterns.

Discussing innovative deal structuring and refinancing models for fiber assets, highlighting successful frameworks and lessons learned from underperforming strategies.

Evaluating the evolving regulatory landscape, specifically how new EU and local mandates are influencing capital access and overall deal flow.

Exploring the strategies and shifting appetites of private equity and infrastructure funds as they redraw the global fiber market map.

Understanding the unique risks and due diligence hurdles inherent in fiber deals, with a focus on reconciling technology risk, rollout timelines, and complex valuations.

Reviewing landmark case studies of recent fiber M&A and refinancing transactions across CEE, Western Europe, and emerging markets.

• Open mic/Q&A with top dealmakers, lenders, and sponsors audience submits toughest questions
• Vote and debate: “Biggest 2025 risk: policy, tech, or macro?”
• Lightning round: Each panelist gives one bold prediction for the next 12 months