Cologne / Germany, 27 March 2026 | ANGA COM today released the programme for its new, interactive conference format: the ANGA COM Round Tables. This innovative format complements the already published strategy and technology programme by providing a platform for in-depth exchange in smaller groups. Europe’s leading Exhibition and Conference for Broadband, Media and Connectivity will take place from 19 to 21 May 2026 in Cologne.
The Round Tables focus particularly on interactivity and practical relevance. Moderated by “table captains”, these discussion groups offer space for 15 to 20 participants to dive deep into specific broadband or media topics during 30-minute sessions. Each session kicks off with a provocative thesis presented by the table captain. The submitted theses address topics including:
All tables, topics and table captains as well as the online registration for the Round Tables are now available here on the website. Pre-registration is required; participation is free of charge for all visitors who already hold an exhibition or conference ticket for ANGA COM 2026.
Dr. Peter Charissé, CEO ANGA COM: “With the Round Tables, we are adding a completely new, interactive format to our wide-ranging programme. The table captains bring pointed theses that get to the heart of today’s practical challenges. We are delighted with the extraordinarily positive response to this premiere.”
The Round Tables complement the high-level conference programme featuring over 50 panels and more than 200 speakers, which will be kicked off with a keynote by Dr. Karsten Wildberger, Federal Minister for Digital Transformation and Government Modernisation. The up-to-date status of the strategy programme is available here on the website, the programme section “Technology & Practice” is published here;the speaker list can be found here.
More than 400 exhibitors have already booked space in the two exhibition halls. The exhibitor list and floor plans are available online at www.angacom.de. Information on stand booking, sponsoring and promotion can also be found on the website. The ANGA COM fact sheet with numerous statements from leading representatives of the fiber, broadband and media industries as well as a variety of videos and photos are also available there.
Registration for conference and exhibition visitors is possible online. Tickets for the exhibition are available for 25.- Euros, participation in the regular conference programme is possible from 140.- Euros. Due to the great success of the conference ticket for young professionals (persons under 30 years), this ticket category can again be booked for ANGA COM 2026 for only 40.- Euros. On the third day, Thursday, 21 May 2026, participation in the exhibition and conference programme is completely free of charge. Also during ANGA COM, registration is only possible online, there will be no ticket counters on-site.
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ANGA COM is Europe's leading Exhibition and Conference for Broadband, Media & Connectivity. It brings together network operators, vendors and content providers on all issues of the broadband and media distribution. The last ANGA COM counted more than 500 exhibitors from 42 countries and 22,000 participants from over 80 countries. Amongst the participants were 670 network and platform operators serving more than 200 million households all over Europe, as well as 290 media companies. 41 percent of the participants belonged to the senior management. In 2026, cooperation partners of the conference programme are Accenture, ANGA, Broadband Forum, connect, connect professional, Egon Zehnder, EY, EY Parthenon, Federal Gigabit Bureau, German TV Platform, InfraNum, NLconnect, Ocilion, OFAA, Syndeo Institute at The Cable Center, The SCTE (Society for Broadband Professionals), VATM and VAUNET. Sponsoring partners are QVC, SES Germany and Tele AG. The next show date is 19 to 21 May 2026 in Cologne / Germany.