PRE-DAY MASTERCLASS

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Tuesday, 22 September 2026 | 3.30pm - 6.00pm |
Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore

Nokia Masterclass: Advancing subsea connectivity for the AI era

Join Nokia for our Masterclass where we will explore the latest trends and innovations shaping the future of subsea fibre networks. Gain insights from leading subsea network operators through real-world case studies and hear from Nokia experts on new subsea network solutions, including next-generation high-performance coherent optics, the growing role of pluggable coherent optics, and advanced fibre sensing technologies.

Agenda

Welcome

Peter Zwinkels , Head of NI Global Subsea Systems, Nokia

Network Operator Fireside Chat: Scaling Across APAC

Hear representatives from Google and Telstra discuss their subsea network deployments across APAC and how they are enabling the connectivity required for the AI era.

Ryan Perera , Head of Hyperscaler & Subsea Sales, APAC, Nokia

Next-Generation Coherent Optical Engines

Explore the latest advances in performance-optimized coherent optics that increase fibre capacity over the most challenging distances while reducing the space, power, and equipment requirements of subsea networks.

Max Salsi , Optical Networks Systems Product Manager, Nokia

Coherent Pluggable Optics for Backhaul and Subsea Networks

Learn how high-performance pluggable coherent optics are transforming subsea and terrestrial backhaul networks by reducing cost, power consumption, and footprint while enabling trans-oceanic connectivity

Alan Hollander , Global Subsea Systems Engineering, Nokia

Enhancing Cable Security with Coherent Fibre Sensing

Discover how coherent fibre sensing solutions provide unprecedented visibility into network conditions, helping operators detect threats, monitor environmental events, prevent network disruptions, and protect critical infrastructure.

Pedja Dragovic , Product Line Manager, Nokia

APAC Subsea Deployment Success Stories

Hear real-world examples of how Nokia has helped operators across the APAC region successfully navigate complex multi-country deployments and regulatory environments to deliver network capacity on-time for new projects.

David Kuan , Sr Sales Account Director, Nokia

Avinash Verma , Director, Systems Engineer, Hyperscaler and Subsea Network Infrastructure, Nokia

Closing Remarks & Kahoot! Quiz

Join us for a fun and interactive Kahoot! quiz, where you will have the chance to test your knowledge from the Masterclass and win exciting prizes.

Networking Reception

Join us immediately following the Masterclass for a networking reception from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, providing an opportunity to continue discussions with industry peers, speakers, and Nokia experts.