Networking Roundtables The Fibre Funding Fight: Policy, IRR and Build Risk

13 Oct 2026
Capacity Europe: The Fibre Investment Stage
Policy, Regulation & Security , Investment, Finance & Market Dynamics , Core Infrastructure & Capacity (Fibre, Data Centres, Subsea)
  • How are investors reassessing IRR expectations as penetration rates are challenging in some markets?
  • What role should the EU Gigabit Infrastructure Act and state aid frameworks play in bridging white spots?
  • How are debt structures, IRUs, and wholesale agreements evolving to de-risk metro buildouts?
Chairperson
Sophie Greaves
Sophie Greaves, Associate Director, Digital Infrastructure - TechUK