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, JULY 6, 2026
08:30 - 09:30
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:05
SUBSEA NETWORK AS A SERVICE (NAAS)
Mirko Voltolini
Colt Technology Services

Mirko Voltolini

Colt Technology Services

  • Delivering flexible, scalable, and secure access to subsea telecom infrastructure through NaaS
  • Evolving from NaaS to NaaS 2.0 to enable deterministic connectivity across global networks
  • Managing geopolitical risks, data sovereignty, and service assurance in a cost-effective model
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON EVOLVING SUBSEA NETWORK AS A SERVICE MODELS
10:10 - 10:30
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!
10:30 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON FINANCING THE GRID BENEATH THE SEA: PROJECT FINANCE FOR SUBSEA POWER CABLES
  • Allocating construction, marine installation, and permitting risks to strengthen bankability across subsea cable project structures
  • Defining long-term availability obligations among sponsors, EPC contractors, manufacturers, operators, and lenders
  • Comparing regulated, contracted, merchant, and availability-based revenue models with offtake agreements and government support
  • Assessing supply-chain, insurance, and geopolitical pressures shaping financing terms, pricing, and delivery timelines globally

| Norton Rose Fulbright | Moderator

| Norton Rose Fulbright

| Globalinx Subsea Colocation

| US Offshore

11:30 - 11:55
DEVELOPING A ROBUST US-BASED SUBSEA CABLE SERVICE INDUSTRY
Owen Rataj
Kalypso Offshore Energy

Owen Rataj

Kalypso Offshore Energy

  • Addressing challenges in domestic subsea cable installation, maintenance, and repair
  • Advancing O&M strategies for offshore wind and power transmission with predictive solutions
  • Strengthening local supply chains and workforce to support offshore energy expansion
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON STRENGTHENING US SUBSEA CABLE OPERATIONS
12:00 - 12:25
SINGLE-PASS WIDE-AREA AUV SURVEYING FOR CABLES AND SHALLOW GROUND MODELS
Chris McHugh
Sulmara

Chris McHugh

Sulmara

  • Demonstrating cm-level buried-object detection over 15–30 m swaths using acoustic-magnetic data
  • Unlocking full-swath grain-size analysis to 3–15+ m depth through multi-frequency sensor fusion
  • Integrating 3D volumetric geophysics into shallow ground models via shore-launchable AUVs
  • Achieving IHO Special Order or better positioning across extended autonomous survey missions
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON AUV IMAGING FOR BURIED CABLE RISKS
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE SUBMARINE CABLES EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
MAXIMIZING SPECTRAL CAPACITY ON OLD SUBMARINE FIBER WITH NEW TRANSMISSION TECH
Mitch Simcoe
Ribbon Communications

Mitch Simcoe

Ribbon Communications

  • Maximizing spectral capacity by overcoming dispersion, nonlinear distortion, and phase noise
  • Leveraging DSP-powered algorithms such as 3D shaping and adaptive baud rate adjustments
  • Showcasing how new transmission technologies extend life and performance of older cables
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON MODERNIZING OLDER SUBMARINE NETWORKS
14:00 - 14:25
EXPANDING THE ROLE OF UNDERWATER ROBOTICS IN THE LIFECYCLE OF SUBMARINE CABLES
Nuno Cruz
INESC TEC

Nuno Cruz

INESC TEC

  • Assisting deployment with robots for surveys, route prep, post-lay checks, and lifecycle audits
  • Facilitating cable intelligence via DAS, smart beacons, and real-time event localization tools
  • Inspecting high-risk points to detect corrosion, stress, and external threats to cable integrity
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON CABLE HEALTH MONITORING WITH UNDERWATER ROBOTICS
14:30 - 14:55
REDEFINING THE CABLE LANDING STATION: POWER, DESIGN, AND DIVERSITY
Jeff Wabik
DC BLOX

Jeff Wabik

DC BLOX

  • Responding to rising power demands reshaping CLS design and infrastructure planning
  • Incorporating geographic and network diversity to ensure global resilience and uptime
  • Sharing lessons from designing and operating a true multi-tenant cable landing station
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON FUTURE-READY CABLE LANDING STATION INFRASTRUCTURE
15:00 - 15:30
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:30 - 15:55
UNDERSEA MEDIUM VOLTAGE DC POWER DISTRIBUTION
Michael Kempkes
Diversified Technologies, Inc.

Michael Kempkes

Diversified Technologies, Inc.

  • Presenting the shift from hydraulics to electric subsea actuators and MW-scale power needs
  • Reviewing why long-distance AC is lossy, needs stiff multi-core cables, and bulky transformers
  • Describing MVDC 10-40 kVDC backbones on small, flexible cables laid by conventional ships
  • Illustrating parallel <40 cm DC-DC taps outputting 375-700 VDC, proven at 25 kW, scaling to MWs
15:55 - 16:00
Q&A SESSION ON MVDC POWER GRIDS FOR ELECTRIFIED SUBSEA OPERATIONS
16:00 - 16:25
THE CABLE LAYING VESSEL MARKET OUTLOOK AND THE CONSTRAINTS AHEAD
Diego Aguilar
Green Parrot Marine

Diego Aguilar

Green Parrot Marine

  • Mapping demand outpacing the fleet of DP2 DP3 survey cable lay trencher and O&M vessels
  • Showing how fiber sensing AUVs ROVs and modular retrofits can accelerate repair and redeployment
  • Comparing vessel conversions that cut deployment timelines from 36-48 months to 9-18 months
  • Emphasizing interim survey and repair conversions to strengthen resilience where fleets are thin
16:25 - 16:30
Q&A SESSION ON FLEET BOTTLENECKS AND FASTER CABLE DEPLOYMENT
16:30 - 16:55
ADVANCED INFRARED FIBER LASERS AND AMPLIFIERS FOR UNREGENERATED TRANSMISSION
Robert Tench
Fibertek, Inc.

Robert Tench

Fibertek, Inc.

  • Designing novel fiber amplifiers for unregenerated DWDM free-space and subsea transmission
  • Enabling 40,000-km all-optical transmission using hybrid fiber amplifier technologies
  • Comparing space-based and subsea network architectures for global high-speed data routing
  • Outlining practical architectures and deployment timelines for next-generation amplifiers
16:55 - 17:00
Q&A SESSION ON INFRARED FIBER AMPLIFIERS AND GLOBAL LIGHTWAVE NETWORKS
17:00 - 17:25
INCREASING GRID EFFICIENCY THROUGH HVDC TECHNOLOGY
Orestes Macchione
Siemens Energy

Orestes Macchione

Siemens Energy

  • Revolutionizing HVDC converter technology to improve efficiency and enhance grid stability
  • Integrating HVDC and submarine cables to connect remote renewable energy sources
  • Optimizing transmission planning strategies to support future grid expansion
17:25 - 17:30
Q&A SESSION ON HVDC TECHNOLOGY AND GRID CONNECTIVITY
17:30 - 18:30
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Day 2 :
TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026
09:00 - 09:30
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:05
CONNECTING UNCONNECTED IN THE AMAZON: 12,000 KILOMETERS OF SUB-RIVER CABLES
Davi Borges
RNP

Davi Borges

RNP

  • Expanding connectivity in the Amazon with a 12,000-km fiber-optic sub-river network
  • Highlighting key milestones, from early deployments to a 12,000 km network by 2026
  • Exploring the sustainability model using a neutral consortium of ISPs and operators
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON AMAZON SUB-RIVER CONNECTIVITY PROJECT
10:10 - 10:35
ASSET MANAGEMENT SOLUTION AS SMART AS THE ONES AND ZEROS YOUR CABLES TRANSPORT
Greg Hammond
UTEC

Greg Hammond

UTEC

  • Explaining how fragmented asset data can limit predictive maintenance and system longevity
  • Presenting a unified platform that integrates and compares subsea asset data over time
  • Demonstrating real-world deployment of the platform through an offshore wind case study
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON SMART ASSET MANAGEMENT AND DATA INTEGRATION
10:40 - 11:05
SUBSEA POWER CABLE MARKET TRENDS AND FLEET INVESTMENTS
Philip Hamels
Jan De Nul

Philip Hamels

Jan De Nul

  • Surveying subsea HVDC and interconnector trends shaping the future power cable market
  • Explaining Jan De Nul’s fleet investments and what is driving vessel expansion decisions
  • Revealing what makes new 28,000t XL cable-lay vessels unique in engineering and capability
  • Addressing cable protection investments from rock installation vessels to advanced burial tools
11:05 - 11:10
Q&A SESSION ON INVESTING IN THE FUTURE CABLE-LAY FLEET
11:10 - 11:30
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:30 - 11:55
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE ENABLED BY LONG-TERM FIBRE SENSING
Chris Minto
Indeximate

Chris Minto

Indeximate

  • Monitoring subsea power cables using fiber optic sensing to detect risks in dynamic environments
  • Analyzing distributed acoustic sensor data to assess risks like abrasion, fatigue, and vibration
  • Refining inspection strategies to prevent premature failures and extend cable lifespan
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON LONG-TERM FIBER SENSING FOR SUBSEA CABLE MAINTENANCE
12:00 - 12:25
SCALABLE IOT AND AWS ARCHITECTURE FOR SUBSEA POWER CABLE MONITORING
Mostafa Ismail
Alexandria National Refining and Petrochemicals Company (ANRPC)

Mostafa Ismail

Alexandria National Refining and Petrochemicals Company (ANRPC)

  • Designing end-to-end IoT sensing for subsea cables from field sensors to AWS ingestion
  • Implementing AI anomaly detection and thermal risk models to predict faults and remaining life
  • Leveraging digital twins to improve visibility, cut failure risk, and optimize maintenance plans
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON PREDICTIVE MONITORING FOR SUBSEA POWER CABLES
12:30 - 12:55
FIBER SENSING IN SUBMARINE ENVIRONMENTS
Simon Lee
FiberSense

Simon Lee

FiberSense

  • Identifying increasing risks to subsea communication and power infrastructure worldwide
  • Deploying fiber sensing to enable real-time monitoring and enhance subsea asset protection
  • Improving operational reliability with fiber-based threat detection and predictive analytics
12:55 - 13:00
Q&A SESSION ON SUBSEA FIBER SENSING TECHNOLOGY
13:00 - 13:25
INFRASTRUCTURE ARBITRAGE UNDER USMCA PURVIEW
Daniel Topete
Pimlico Parks

Daniel Topete

Pimlico Parks

  • Analyzing Baja's Tijuana-Rosarito-Ensenada corridor as a regulatory 'cleansing' zone for cable hubs
  • Bridging ASEAN hardware-agnostic standards with U.S. "Trusted Ecosystem" landing mandates
  • Demonstrating a 24-month speed-to-market edge from Baja's 2026 streamlined landing permits now
  • Explaining how the 2026 USMCA review lets Baja serve as redundancy, reducing U.S. landing risk
13:25 - 13:30
Q&A SESSION ON USMCA REVIEW AND BAJA DIGITAL AIRLOCK
13:30 - 13:45
FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
13:45 - 15:00
NETWORKING LUNCH

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