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Joshua Au
Head, Data Centre
A STAR - Agency for Science Technology ad Research
Singapore
José Barros
Director for External Affairs
ANACOM
Portugal
Chris Bayly
CCO
Aqua Comms
United Kingdom
Sean Bergin
Co-Founder And President
APTelecom
Thailand
Sibesh Bhattacharya
Senior Infrastructure Specialist, ICT
Asian Development Bank
Philippines
Farhan Mohamed Bouh
Strategic Lead, Submarine Cables
Djibouti Telecom
Djibouti
Carlos Casado
Head of EMEA Sales
Telxius Cable
Spain
Jim Clarke
CEO
Sub.Co
Australia
Mike Cunningham
CEO
Crosslake Fibre
Canada
Philippe Dumont
CEO
EllaLink
France
Mohamed El Dahshory
Director, Global Projects & Submarine Cable Development
Telecom Egypt
Egypt
David Eurin
CEO, Liquid Sea
Liquid Intelligent Technologies
United Kingdom
Graham Evans
Managing Director/Vice Chairman
EGS Survey Group and ICPC
Singapore
Luiz Fuschini
CEO
F.P. Telecommunications
United States
Esther Garcés
CEO
IslaLink
Spain
Steve Grubb
Global Optical Architecture
Facebook
United States
Fredrik Hane
Founder
Eastern Light
Sweden
Nanang Hendarno
CTO
Telin
Indonesia
Andy Hudson
Chief Network Officer
Aqua Comms
Ireland
Najib Khan
CEO
Ooredoo Maldives
Maldives
Paul Komboi
CEO
PNG DataCo Limited
Papua New Guinea
Paul Lam
Policy & Strategy Officer, Digital & Technology
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
China
Arlene Mae Jallorina
Vice President, International Facilities Investments
Globe Telecom
Philippines
Russ Matulich
CEO
RTI Cable
United States
Alan Mauldin
Senior Research Director
TeleGeography
United States
Mac McHale
Chief Revenue Officer
Quintillion
United States
Vinay Nagpal
President
InterGlobix
United States
Ana Nakashidze
CEO
AzerTelecom
Azerbaijan
Ricardo Orcero
Network Investments, EMEA, Submarine Cables
Facebook
Spain
Gavin Rea
Chief Technical Officer
Gulf Bridge International (GBI)
United Arab Emirates
Jesus Romero
COO
Converge ICT Solutions Inc
Philippines
Ranulf Scarbrough
CEO
Avaroa Cable Limited
Cook Islands
Elaine Stafford
Managing Partner
DRG Undersea Consulting
United States
Donald (Yijun) Tan
CEO
China Telecom Global
China
Jabez Tan
Research Director
Structure Research
United States
Arthur Tang
Vice President & Head of International Business & Wholesale
StarHub Ltd
Singapore
Lynsey Thomas
Independent Telecoms Consultant
Independent
United Kingdom
Hiromitsu Todokoro
Senior Advisor, Submarine Cables
KDDI Corporation
Japan
Julia Twomlow
CEO, Creative Director
PK Porthcurno, Museum of Global Communications
United Kingdom
Aurélien Vigano
VP Int'l Transmission Network
ORANGE
France
Rob Wcislo
Vice President, Sales, Infrastructure
GTT
United States
Alasdair Wilkie
CTO, Marine
Digicel Group
Saint Lucia

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Unlock your full networking access with the Submarine Networks World Conference Pass to meet with clients, prospects and peers from across the globe.

Lead generation

Establish connections with cable owners, data centers, cable operators, consultants and vendors globally. Meet them and extend your network.

Learning

Featuring two days of dedicated and curated content from innovators and leaders of the Global Subsea community, cable owners, data centers, cable operators and solution providers.

“Networks are people...technology comes second. By building relationships across cultures and continents, Submarine Networks World simply attracts the best. How? By engaging across the spectrum: whether big or small, funded or start-up-mode, SNW’s collaborative approach to facilitating superior content wins my vote”

Russ Matulich, CEO, RTI

"Submarine Networks World really is the pulse of our industry."

Nigel Bayliff, CEO, AquaComms

"To experience Submarine Networks World, to see and hear renowned experts in submarine cable, communications and Data Centre technology share their knowledge and experience was the highlight of the whole programme. I think this show is a must for any person who is actively involved in these areas”

Derek Cassidy, Chairman, ICRG, Senior Optical Specialist, Submarine Programme Manager, BT

"China Telecom Global is glad to join Submarine Networks World, bringing fellow and industry professionals together. We are thrilled to share our thoughts on digital acceleration, and we look forward to more meaningful conversations in 2021”

Donald Tan, CEO, China Telecom Global

"The Best Submarine Conference all year – Great topics and Insights shared with the community"

Ian Clarke, Vice President, Global Submarine Solutions, Ciena

“Submarine Networks World defied this year’s obstacles and delivered a virtual program with content richer than ever, made possible by the contributions of stellar industry experts and leaders from around the world. The conference offered invaluable insights which were all the more appreciated, as we’ve missed other traditional face-to-face opportunities to exchange noteworthy industry updates and trends”

Elaine Stafford, Managing Partner, DRG Undersea Consulting

"Submarine Networks World is a key event for the subsea industry. It attracts a strong representation of digital leaders across enterprises and service providers sharing their knowledge on how to leverage interconnection to support their business processes and connect to strategic ecosystems, both in the Cloud and at the Edge."

Keith Shaw, Vice President, Business Development, EMEA, Equinix

“Submarine Networks World is one of the most well-attended subsea conferences with global representation from companies around the world. If you are from the subsea industry (or not) and/or want to learn about subsea business models like subsea-data center convergence, new cables, subsea technologies and innovations, this is a must-attend conference”

Vinay Nagpal, President, InterGlobix

“The perfect combination of data centres and submarine cable explored among market experts”

Artur Mendes, Vice President, Sales, Angola Cables

“My key takeaway from the panel was how symbiotic the relationship between subsea cables and data centers is. It was a pleasure exploring this with the well-informed and experienced panellists”

Mike Hollands, Director, Market Development & Strategy, Interxion, a Digital Realty company

“An excellent experience shared with market experts on the opportunity of building interconnected ecosystems in subsea data centres”

Esther Garces, CEO, IslaLink

"An amazing session with industry experts ensuring we are always looking to go beyond the final frontier”

Joseph Chidiac, Head of Global Wholesale Sales, Greater China & Oceania, Telstra

“Excellent global submarine cable new routes and trends session. I am looking forward to the Submarine Networks World 2021”

Eric Handa, CEO, AP Telecom

"Honored to be part of such an amazing event! Looking forward to the future of connectivity and how autonomy/automation will play a vital role"

David Schwed, CIO, RTI Cable

“A well moderated panel with great insights on a very important topic for the Submarine cable industry: Open Cables”

Peter Zwinkels, Vice President, Global Sales, Submarine Solutions, Infinera

“Great discussing a different perspective on the most relevant topic of Open Cables with a highly esteemed panel and friends of our industry, looking forward to doing it in person at SNW 2021"

Ashutosh Bhargava, Director, Submarine Telecom BU, Prysmian Group

“It was great to discuss Open Systems with old friends and industry colleagues, hopefully we can all meet again face to face at SNW 2021."

Jol Paling, Director, Subsea Networks

“I learn something new and valuable every time I meet and speak with other experts in the industry”

Richard Sofield, Partner, National Security Lawler, Wiley Rein LLP

"Pleased to see the broad interest in fibresensing and cable security. I hope everyone will support the development of technologies which can increase the safety and the utility of submarine telecom cables"

Steve Lentz, Director, Network Development

"A pleasure to explore the topic of fiber-sensing with a panel of outstanding depth and breadth of expertise. Look forward to SNW 2021"

Pierre Tremblay, Principal, Sustainable Infrastructure

"Submarine Networks World provided a very powerful platform to have a panel discussion with representatives from all corners of the world on the same screen. It became apparent how important the submarine networks industry are to shape our common future through a borderless ocean"

Peder Nærbø, Founder & Chairman, Bulk Infrastructure Group

“Submarine Networks World is a fantastic opportunity to collaborate across the entire industry. The insights that we gain from working with our partners at SNW is unparalleled.”

Dave Welch, Chief Innovation Officer, Infinera

“Submarine Networks World is the yearly event dedicated to this industry. It is a great opportunity to meet all the stakeholders: Suppliers, Developers, Operators, Integrator etc. The participation is highly diversified - not only from APAC region but also Africa, Middle East, Mediterranean and North Europe – which makes SNW a unique opportunity to meet all the players in this industry.”

Luigi Sangiorgio, Network Operations Director, TIS

"Submarine Networks World 2019 in Singapore was again the subsea event of the year. Great location, superb organization, and the event really brings together all key industry leaders together in one place. Looking forward to 2020!"

Byron Clatterbuck, Chief Executive Officer, Seacom

"The conference was a great opportunity to catch with leading industry players and prospective customers and the sessions were extremely informative on both commercial and technical issues."

Funke Opeke, Chief Executive Officer, MainOne

"Very well organized event as always, and a great way for gaining insights into new cable projects and the status of ongoing ones. A unique opportunity to network with colleagues in such a fantastic location."

Panagiota Bosdogianni, CTO, OTE Globe

"I first attended this event back in 2009 and did not return until a decade later and what an impressive transformation I can attest to. All of the right folks in one place. This is definitely an event worth being part of because it has unparalleled value."

Mike Singh, Chairman and CEO, Telkom Caribe

"I can very shortly tell you, I really enjoyed the event. Submarine Networks World is still the best visited submarine cables conference. I could meet the decision makers from all my major partners, and could run valuable discussions with those partners. The venue was just perfect like always."

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Russ Matulich, CEO, RTI

"Submarine Networks World really is the pulse of our industry."

Nigel Bayliff, CEO, AquaComms

Derek Cassidy, Chairman, ICRG, Senior Optical Specialist, Submarine Programme Manager, BT

"China Telecom Global is glad to join Submarine Networks World, bringing fellow and industry professionals together. We are thrilled to share our thoughts on digital acceleration, and we look forward to more meaningful conversations in 2021”

Donald Tan, CEO, China Telecom Global

"The Best Submarine Conference all year – Great topics and Insights shared with the community"

Ian Clarke, Vice President, Global Submarine Solutions, Ciena

Elaine Stafford, Managing Partner, DRG Undersea Consulting

Keith Shaw, Vice President, Business Development, EMEA, Equinix

Vinay Nagpal, President, InterGlobix

“The perfect combination of data centres and submarine cable explored among market experts”

Artur Mendes, Vice President, Sales, Angola Cables

“My key takeaway from the panel was how symbiotic the relationship between subsea cables and data centers is. It was a pleasure exploring this with the well-informed and experienced panellists”

Mike Hollands, Director, Market Development & Strategy, Interxion, a Digital Realty company

“An excellent experience shared with market experts on the opportunity of building interconnected ecosystems in subsea data centres”

Esther Garces, CEO, IslaLink

"An amazing session with industry experts ensuring we are always looking to go beyond the final frontier”

Joseph Chidiac, Head of Global Wholesale Sales, Greater China & Oceania, Telstra

“Excellent global submarine cable new routes and trends session. I am looking forward to the Submarine Networks World 2021”

Eric Handa, CEO, AP Telecom

"Honored to be part of such an amazing event! Looking forward to the future of connectivity and how autonomy/automation will play a vital role"

David Schwed, CIO, RTI Cable

“A well moderated panel with great insights on a very important topic for the Submarine cable industry: Open Cables”

Peter Zwinkels, Vice President, Global Sales, Submarine Solutions, Infinera

“Great discussing a different perspective on the most relevant topic of Open Cables with a highly esteemed panel and friends of our industry, looking forward to doing it in person at SNW 2021"

Ashutosh Bhargava, Director, Submarine Telecom BU, Prysmian Group

“It was great to discuss Open Systems with old friends and industry colleagues, hopefully we can all meet again face to face at SNW 2021."

Jol Paling, Director, Subsea Networks

“I learn something new and valuable every time I meet and speak with other experts in the industry”

Richard Sofield, Partner, National Security Lawler, Wiley Rein LLP

"Pleased to see the broad interest in fibresensing and cable security. I hope everyone will support the development of technologies which can increase the safety and the utility of submarine telecom cables"

Steve Lentz, Director, Network Development

"A pleasure to explore the topic of fiber-sensing with a panel of outstanding depth and breadth of expertise. Look forward to SNW 2021"

Pierre Tremblay, Principal, Sustainable Infrastructure

"Submarine Networks World provided a very powerful platform to have a panel discussion with representatives from all corners of the world on the same screen. It became apparent how important the submarine networks industry are to shape our common future through a borderless ocean"

Peder Nærbø, Founder & Chairman, Bulk Infrastructure Group

“Submarine Networks World is a fantastic opportunity to collaborate across the entire industry. The insights that we gain from working with our partners at SNW is unparalleled.”

Dave Welch, Chief Innovation Officer, Infinera

Luigi Sangiorgio, Network Operations Director, TIS

"Submarine Networks World 2019 in Singapore was again the subsea event of the year. Great location, superb organization, and the event really brings together all key industry leaders together in one place. Looking forward to 2020!"

Byron Clatterbuck, Chief Executive Officer, Seacom

"The conference was a great opportunity to catch with leading industry players and prospective customers and the sessions were extremely informative on both commercial and technical issues."

Funke Opeke, Chief Executive Officer, MainOne

"Very well organized event as always, and a great way for gaining insights into new cable projects and the status of ongoing ones. A unique opportunity to network with colleagues in such a fantastic location."

Panagiota Bosdogianni, CTO, OTE Globe

"I first attended this event back in 2009 and did not return until a decade later and what an impressive transformation I can attest to. All of the right folks in one place. This is definitely an event worth being part of because it has unparalleled value."

Mike Singh, Chairman and CEO, Telkom Caribe

"I can very shortly tell you, I really enjoyed the event. Submarine Networks World is still the best visited submarine cables conference. I could meet the decision makers from all my major partners, and could run valuable discussions with those partners. The venue was just perfect like always."

Pal Beres, Market and Commercial Development Director, Türk Telekom International

"One of the best conference in APAC region to collaborate with all the major carriers."

Gurminder Singh Chandok, Senior Sourcing Engineer, Microsoft Corporation

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