Friday 8 May, 2026
The evolution of Tower & Fibre infrastructure
About the session
The Tower & Fibre Summit at MWC25 Barcelona brought together industry leaders to explore the evolving landscape of infrastructure investment, innovation, and operational challenges. Through expert presentations and discussions, attendees gained valuable insights into the future of tower and fibre infrastructure and the strategies shaping its growth.
Key takeaways
- The evolution of T&F infrastructure – Experts shared the latest innovations and strategic shifts driving industry transformation.
- Network trends & opportunities – Emerging technologies and new business models were highlighted as key forces shaping the competitive landscape.
- Critical challenges & industry outlook – Discussions focused on overcoming operational hurdles, ensuring sustainability, and unlocking new growth opportunities.
The event featured thought leadership from GSMA, YOFC, Aetha Consulting, Cellnex, McKinsey & Company, Swisscom, and Vantage Towers, culminating in an engaging panel discussion with audience participation.
The insights from this summit will help industry players navigate the shifting infrastructure landscape, optimise investments, and drive future innovation.
Agenda
- Welcome and introduction from GSMA
- Leading a new future with fibre from YOFC
- Telco delayering, where might it take us? from Aetha Consulting
- Key trends and opportunities for tower and fibre infrastructure from Cellnex
- Challenges and the current state of tower and fiber globally from McKinsey & Company
- Operational efficiency and sustainability from Swisscom
- The opportunity for tower and fibre infrastructure transformation across Europe and the opportunities beyond the core from Vantage Towers
- Panel discussion with all presenters and audience Q&A
Thank you to our summit platinum sponsor, YOFC.
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