Keynote Panel: Wiring the AI Boom: Building Fibre Corridors for Training, Inference and Scale

13 Oct 2026
Market Forces Stage
Investment, Finance & Market Dynamics , Core Infrastructure & Capacity (Fibre, Data Centres, Subsea) , Industry Structure, Partnerships & Control
AI is reshaping fibre demand across training hubs, inference and edge networks. This panel examines fast‑track corridor builds, dark fibre strategies, investment choices, network design and early engagement with customers.
Chairperson
Nicholas Collins
Nicholas Collins, Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer - O2 BUSINESS HOLDINGS LIMITED
Speakers
Marisa Trisolino
Marisa Trisolino, CEO - EUNETWORKS
Jim Fagan
Jim Fagan, Chief Executive Officer - EXA INFRASTRUCTURE UK LTD
Jorge Alvarez
Jorge Alvarez, Chief Executive Officer - Retelit Digital Services S.p.A.
Jeff Hulse
Jeff Hulse, President - VERIZON
Amjad Arab
Amjad Arab, Chief Carrier & Wholesale Officer - SALAM