Highlights of the Program

2 days business program:

Learn from real-world case studies by industry leaders.

SHOWCASING INNOVATION:

Discover the latest technology and techniques from across the industry.

leaders talk:

Hear from top-level experts about how to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.

MULTIPLE STREAMS:

A business program that is multi-disciplinary, giving you a broad view of the industry.

SMART TECHNOLOGIES:

Explore the latest smart and AI-driven solutions, and see how they can be used in your business.

roundtable discussion:

Join talks with industry peers. Share ideas, make connections, and find new partners.

Program

Day 1 :
MONDAY, 9 FEBRUARY, 2026
08:00 - 09:00
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:00 - 09:10
OPENING ADDRESS
09:10 - 09:35
DDOS RISKS IN SUBSEA NETWORKS: PROTECTING AVAILABILITY BEYOND THE CABLE
Max Röttgermann
Telekom Deutschland GmbH

Max Röttgermann

Telekom Deutschland GmbH

  • Outsmarting DDoS attacks that exploit the IP layer at cable landings and CLS systems
  • Shielding transit infrastructure where upstream DDoS can sever end-to-end availability
  • Safeguarding critical operations from downstream attacks targeting cable-dependent services
09:35 - 09:40
Q&A SESSION ON DDOS THREATS TO SUBSEA SYSTEM AVAILABILITY
09:40 - 10:05
SUBSEA INFRASTRUCTURE TRENDS DRIVING TELECOM AND ENERGY CONVERGENCE
Ashish Tiwari
AECOM

Ashish Tiwari

AECOM

  • Highlighting new cable builds driven by surging cloud traffic and digital infrastructure needs
  • Aligning telecom infrastructure with offshore energy systems to enable dual-purpose use
  • Optimising investment models to accelerate energy transition and global connectivity expansion
10:10 - 10:40
SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
  • Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
  • Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
  • Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues - don't forget your business cards!
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON SCALING NEXT-GEN CAPACITY FOR THE AI AND CLOUD ERA
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  • Modernising subsea planning for hyperscaler demand, sovereign compliance, and scalable, automated capacity monetisation
  • Exploring subsea versus regional systems in Africa, integrating terrestrial networks, and AI-driven investment shaping capacity
  • Assessing subsea demand growth, cable manufacturing constraints, and vessel availability for large-scale global deployments
  • Addressing enterprise bottlenecks, capacity-as-a-service models, and evolving constraints like energy, spectrum, and private networking
  • Bridging subsea-to-land gaps with conduit systems and global lessons from hyperscale landing station deployments

| SELF Infrastructure | Moderator

| Connectbase

| Digital Africa Development Agency

| Westwood Global Energy Ltd.

| Intendo s.r.l.

| Dura-Line

11:30 - 11:55
THE BOOMING DEMAND FOR SUBSEA CABLES IN EUROPE: CAN SUPPLY KEEP UP?
Eva Gonzalez Isla
Bloomberg

Eva Gonzalez Isla

Bloomberg

  • Analysing Europe’s soaring demand for high-voltage submarine cable infrastructure
  • Detailing supply constraints from factory capacity, labour shortages, and vessel access
  • Outlining how major cable firms are scaling production in response to utility contracts
  • Identifying bottlenecks in installation despite expanded manufacturing efforts
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON SUPPLY CHALLENGES FOR EUROPE’S CABLE GROWTH
12:00 - 12:25
SUBMARINE CABLES IN THE CONTEXT OF GEOPOLITICS
Erling Aronsveen
Cambridge Management Consulting

Erling Aronsveen

Cambridge Management Consulting

  • Surveying geopolitical flashpoints shaping the security of global cable infrastructure
  • Tracing subsea cable incidents and regional tensions from the Gulf of Aden to the Arctic
  • Reframing cables as geopolitical tools of influence in emerging strategic regions
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON STRATEGIC ROLE OF SUBMARINE CABLES
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE SUBMARINE CABLES EMEA EXHIBITION
13:30 - 14:00
PANEL DISCUSSION ON ENHANCING CABLE SECURITY IN A RAPIDLY EVOLVING THREAT LANDSCAPE
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  • Tracking physical risks to cables from fishing vessels using behavioural data, satellite imagery, and AIS limitations
  • Revisiting historical cable threats to inform modern risk mitigation amid hybrid warfare and evolving geopolitical pressures
  • Preparing for quantum-era threats with post-quantum encryption, QKD integration, and sensing technologies for tamper detection
  • Strengthening Europe’s cable resilience through vendor diversification, EC action plans, and reduced reliance on hyperscalers
  • Advancing corridor resilience with cross-border collaboration and strategies for emerging Europe–Africa cable security threats

| Global Fishing Watch

| Wright State University

| QTI s.r.l.

| Interfiber

14:00 - 14:25
IMPROVING SUBSEA POWER CABLE RELIABILITY
Richard Hill
Waves Group

Richard Hill

Waves Group

  • Exploring root causes of cable faults in offshore wind versus telecom and HVDC sectors
  • Drawing insights from insurance and MWS roles on why HVAC cables are more failure-prone
  • Applying proven practices and lifecycle tracking to strengthen cable reliability and quality
  • Evaluating DAS/DSS fibre sensing for proactive, real-time subsea cable strain monitoring
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON RELIABILITY STRATEGIES FOR OFFSHORE POWER CABLES
14:30 - 14:55
CABLE CONTRACTING – FROM THE LEGAL PERSPECTIVE
Cathal Leigh Doyle
Stephenson Harwood LLP

Cathal Leigh Doyle

Stephenson Harwood LLP

  • Addressing legal risks in cable purchase, spooling, transport, and storage contracts
  • Exploring how supply chain parties can mitigate risk through contractual frameworks
  • Identifying common liability traps and obligations across the cable delivery lifecycle
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON CONTRACTUAL RISKS IN SUBSEA CABLE DELIVERY
15:00 - 15:30
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:30 - 15:55
HOW SUBSEA IS A KEY BUILDING BLOCK OF AI DEPLOYMENT STRATEGIES
Jaime Rodriguez Ramos
I Squared Capital

Jaime Rodriguez Ramos

I Squared Capital

  • Emphasising subsea cable capacity as critical for large-scale AI model training
  • Connecting low-latency inference workloads to global subsea infrastructure strategy
  • Unpacking how evolving regulation influences subsea's role in enabling AI systems
15:55 - 16:00
Q&A SESSION ON SUBSEA'S ROLE IN ENABLING AI DEPLOYMENT STRATEGIES
16:00 - 16:25
INSIGHT INTO SEABED SOIL BEHAVIOUR FOR CABLE INSTALLATION AND REPAIR
Indrasenan Thusyanthan
Venterra Design

Indrasenan Thusyanthan

Venterra Design

  • Illustrating how seabed soil properties affect cable stability and burial performance
  • Mapping the role of trenching and intervention tools in cable installation planning
  • Enabling better design decisions using soil-tool interaction insights and results
16:25 - 16:30
Q&A SESSION ON SEABED INTERVENTION TOOLS AND BURIAL STRATEGIES
16:30 - 16:55
BRIDGING EUROPE AND AFRICA: UNLOCKING RENEWABLE POWER THROUGH HVDC SUBMARINE NETWORKS
Sasha Sala
Zhero

Sasha Sala

Zhero

  • Uncovering solar and wind export opportunities enabled by HVDC subsea cable systems
  • Tackling technical constraints in long-distance HVDC power delivery across subsea routes
Michele Vadora
Zhero

Michele Vadora

Zhero

  • Weighing economic and regulatory challenges affecting large-scale project feasibility
  • Building cooperation between developers, suppliers, and investors to fast-track deployments
16:55 - 17:00
Q&A SESSION ON ENABLING RENEWABLE EXPORT THROUGH SUBSEA HVDC
17:00 - 18:00
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Day 2 :
TUESDAY, 10 FEBRUARY, 2026
08:30 - 09:00
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:00 - 09:10
OPENING ADDRESS
09:10 - 09:40
RESERVED PRESENTATION
09:40 - 10:05
DRIVERS, CHALLENGES AND TRENDS IN SUBSEA M&A AND NEW SYSTEM DEPLOYMENTS
Waltter Kulvik
Simmons & Simmons

Waltter Kulvik

Simmons & Simmons

  • Outlining legal and commercial drivers shaping subsea M&A and system rollout activity
  • Differentiating strategic vs. investment-led acquisitions in cross-border cable deals
  • Anticipating legal trends and route strategies influencing future deployments
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON LEGAL OUTLOOK FOR SUBSEA M&A AND NEW BUILD PROJECTS
10:10 - 10:35
FUTURE-PROOFING SUBMARINE CABLES: TECHNOLOGY, STANDARDS, AND SUSTAINABILITY
Cem Ergunay
American Bureau of Shipping

Cem Ergunay

American Bureau of Shipping

  • Showcasing next-generation materials, installation methods, and monitoring technologies
  • Defining how classification supports sustainable, scalable offshore cable infrastructure
  • Anticipating standard evolution to align with energy transition and technological change
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON STANDARDS AND INNOVATION IN SUBSEA CABLE DESIGN
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:25
SMARTER SUBSEA CABLE TOUCHDOWN MONITORING
Michael Ellis
Sonardyne

Michael Ellis

Sonardyne

  • Demonstrating the advantages of North Sea Systems’ CableFish solution in subsea operations
  • Emphasising why precise touchdown accuracy is vital to successful cable laying projects
Dave Rigg
North Sea Systems

Dave Rigg

North Sea Systems

  • Outlining how Sonardyne’s SPRINT Nav system delivers reliable as-laid positioning data
  • Validating performance through proven results obtained in multiple real-world deployments
11:25 - 11:30
Q&A SESSION ON TOUCHDOWN ACCURACY AND MONITORING SOLUTIONS
11:30 - 11:55
CABLE GUARDIAN – FROM FAULTS TO FORESIGHT
Ross Piercey
James Fisher Renewables

Ross Piercey

James Fisher Renewables

  • Challenging reactive cable operations by introducing proactive, data-led management models
  • Accelerating fault response to reduce downtime and improve cost-efficiency for asset owners
  • Monitoring real-time integrity to support predictive maintenance and threat detection
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON PROACTIVE STRATEGIES FOR CABLE MANAGEMENT
12:00 - 12:25
PORTUGAL AND THE ATLANTIC GATEWAY: A STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVE
Manuel Cabugueira
ANACOM

Manuel Cabugueira

ANACOM

  • Framing the Atlantic Gateway from a north–south perspective in regional connectivity
  • Positioning subsea cables as the backbone of data and computing in the digital era
  • Advancing how sensing-enabled subsea cables support the future blue economy
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON ATLANTIC GATEWAY STRATEGY AND DATA INFRASTRUCTURE
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE SUBMARINE CABLES EMEA EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
CLOSING THE SKILLS GAP IN SUBSEA CABLE ENVIRONMENT
Paul Mudd
TRS Workforce Solutions

Paul Mudd

TRS Workforce Solutions

  • Exposing workforce gaps in design, installation, and cable repair as demand accelerates
  • Analysing how policy and geopolitics restrict mobility and global talent access
  • Unlocking strategies to attract and retrain workers from offshore and energy sectors
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON SUBSEA WORKFORCE CHALLENGES AND RESILIENCE STRATEGIES
14:00 - 14:25
EMERGING SUBMARINE NETWORKS MOVING INTO TERRESTRIAL MARKETS
Jonathan Dann
Guggenheim

Jonathan Dann

Guggenheim

  • Analysing how subsea carriers may expand inland by linking datacenters and key metro hubs
  • Projecting the disruptive potential of subsea economics on terrestrial network models
  • Revealing how hyperscaler partnerships influence infrastructure ROI and growth planning
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON SUBSEA OPERATORS EXPANDING INTO TERRESTRIAL MARKETS
14:30 - 15:00
RESERVED PRESENTATION
15:00 - 15:15
FEEDBACK AND RAFFLE DRAW
13:15 - 15:30
CLOSING REMARKS

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