Barbara Tonarelli examines DEI’s role in industry sustainability at FTTH Conference

• Speakers: Barbara Tonarelli, principal sales engineer at Adtran, DE&I committee chair; Roshene McCool, president of FTTH Council Europe and global director of Market and technology development; Alessandro Pirri, group sustainability for business director at Prysmian Group; Nathalie Nassar, marketing and communication director at Setics; Giada Cosentino, NoiD Telecom board director, presales director and CIO at ZTE Italia; Isabel Treier, pricing specialist for central Europe at Nokia; Thomas Miller, executive director at Hamburg Commercial Bank and investors committee chair at FTTH Council Europe; Melissa Cogavin, editor at SCTE
• Topics:What role do diversity, equity and inclusion play in the sustainability of the FTTH industry?
• When: Tuesday, March 25, 2 p.m. CT
• Where: FTTH Conference 2025, RAI Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands https://ftthconference.eu 

As the fiber broadband sector evolves, so do questions about workforce inclusivity, leadership opportunities and equal access. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies can help nurture a sustainable path forward for the industry by expanding the talent pool. A diverse workforce leverages fresh perspectives that drive innovation, improve employee retention and strengthen relationships with communities and governments.

In this session, Barbara Tonarelli and fellow industry experts will explore the current situation in Europe and how DEI policies directly contribute to the success of fiber networking companies and the long-term sustainability of the industry. They will discuss how inclusive, equity-driven strategies help organizations stay competitive, attract top talent, bridge digital divides and build more resilient broadband solutions.