Conference

 

10  key themes Submarine Networks EMEA will help you tackle

 

Strategy
 
Exploring commercial strategy, the evolution of ownership models, public and private financing options, partnerships, navigating complex legal and contracting frameworks.
Sustainability
 
Evaluate answers to the important questions around sustainability and learn best practice from your peers. What does a sustainable subsea industry look like? How can stakeholders collaborate towards a greener future?
Market dynamics
 
Exploring trends, developments, challenges and growth opportunities in the diverse markets which make up the EMEA region.
Data centres, CLS & connectivity hubs
 
Understanding the symbiotic relationship
between the subsea and data centre industries, the evolution of cable landing stations and the development of regional connectivity hubs.
Technology
 
Covering the cutting edge of network and
technology development including capacity upgrades, emerging technology innovations, AI, fibre sensing and SMART cables.
Marine operations
 
Covering the full project lifecycle from
survey to installation, strategies for driving operational efficiencies, and addressing the debate over cable maintenance and repair models.
People and skills
 
Discussing education, training, new ways of working, promoting diversity and inclusion and exploring the development of industry programmes to shape a new generation of subsea professionals.
Drivers of demand
Exploring the questions that everyone wants the answer to. How is AI driving capacity demand and route planning? Will demand continue to increase? Looking beyond AI, what else is driving demand for subsea infrastructure.
Policy and regulation
 
Navigate the complex landscape of marine policy and regulation. Covering critical themes including stakeholder management, marine spatial planning, environmental considerations, and permitting challenges.
Subsea Security Summit & Expo
 
Introducing the Subsea Security Summit & Expo, co-located with Submarine Networks EMEA 2026. With recognition of the growing importance and focus on protecting subsea infrastructure, this event will provide an essential forum for key stakeholders from industry, defence, government and finance, to address the urgent and evolving threat to our global digital economy.

The Subsea Security Summit will cover topics including:
  • Understanding the risk to subsea infrastructure from accidental damage and natural disasters to cyber threats, malicious activity and sabotage
  • Evaluating the technologies available to protect, secure and monitor subsea infrastructure
  • Strategies for cross-sector collaboration between industry, governments, and military
  • Exploring the geopolitical context and understanding the legal and diplomatic tools to ensure the long-term resilience and protection of subsea assets across national borders