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Submarine Networks EMEA 2026, held May 27–28 in London, brought together leaders from across the subsea, telecommunications, cloud, and digital infrastructure sectors. Throughout the event, operators, policymakers, infrastructure providers, and technology companies examined how rising bandwidth demand, artificial intelligence, and evolving geopolitical considerations are shaping the future of global connectivity.
Subsea infrastructure resilience emerged as a major theme throughout the conference. Tansy McCluskie, Deputy Director for Maritime Security at the UK Department for Transport, discussed the growing importance of protecting submarine cable systems as governments and operators respond to rising geopolitical concerns, physical infrastructure risks, and increasing dependence on global digital connectivity. Conversations throughout the session focused on strengthening resilience strategies, improving monitoring capabilities, and supporting the long-term security of critical communications infrastructure. Conversations examined how governments and industry stakeholders are strengthening resilience strategies, improving monitoring capabilities, and preparing for increasing geopolitical and operational risks.
As global bandwidth demand continues to increase, long-term infrastructure investment remains a priority across the subsea sector. Steve Holden, Chairman of ESCA and Network Operations Engineer Infrastructure (Subsea) at Meta, discussed the future of submarine cable systems and the planning required to support continued network growth. The session highlighted the importance of maintenance readiness, route diversity, and industry coordination as operators prepare for rising traffic demands driven by cloud adoption and AI workloads.
Policy and regulatory considerations also played an important role throughout the event. Grace Koh, Vice President, Government Relations, Legal at Ciena, examined how policymakers and industry leaders are working together to address regulatory challenges and strengthen collaboration around critical communications infrastructure. Discussions focused on the increasing strategic importance of submarine cable systems and the need for coordinated approaches to support future network expansion.
Regional connectivity growth and international infrastructure development remained important topics. Maja Summers, Director, Strategic Accounts and Network Solutions at WIOCC Group, explained how operators are expanding connectivity opportunities across emerging and established markets. Conversations explored infrastructure investment priorities, regional interconnection strategies, and the role submarine networks play in supporting broader digital transformation initiatives.
Beyond the conference program, Submarine Networks EMEA continued to serve as a meeting point for cable operators, investors, infrastructure providers, technology companies, and policymakers exploring partnerships and future growth opportunities across the subsea ecosystem. Assured Communications participated as a sponsor and exhibitor, reinforcing its continued engagement in subsea communications, infrastructure strategy, and mission-critical connectivity initiatives.
Submarine Networks EMEA is expected to remain an important forum for conversations around cable deployment, infrastructure resilience, network security, and the long-term future of global connectivity. As AI adoption accelerates and international bandwidth demand continues to increase, operators, policymakers, and infrastructure providers face growing pressure to strengthen communications networks while planning for future scalability. Submarine Networks EMEA will return to London, June 15–16, 2027. Additional information on the 2027 event can be found on the official Submarine Networks EMEA website.
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TL;DR Subsea infrastructure resilience, cable security, and operational readiness remained key priorities as operators evaluate how to protect critical communications infrastructure and support growing global connectivity demands. Investment in new cable systems, network expansion, and long-term infrastructure planning continues to accelerate as AI workloads, cloud adoption, and international data traffic drive bandwidth growth. Governments, operators,
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Submarine Networks EMEA 2026, held May 27–28 in London, brought together leaders from across the subsea, telecommunications, cloud, and digital infrastructure sectors. Throughout the event, operators, policymakers, infrastructure providers, and technology companies examined how rising bandwidth demand, artificial intelligence, and evolving geopolitical considerations are shaping the future of global connectivity.
Subsea infrastructure resilience emerged as a major theme throughout the conference. Tansy McCluskie, Deputy Director for Maritime Security at the UK Department for Transport, discussed the growing importance of protecting submarine cable systems as governments and operators respond to rising geopolitical concerns, physical infrastructure risks, and increasing dependence on global digital connectivity. Conversations throughout the session focused on strengthening resilience strategies, improving monitoring capabilities, and supporting the long-term security of critical communications infrastructure. Conversations examined how governments and industry stakeholders are strengthening resilience strategies, improving monitoring capabilities, and preparing for increasing geopolitical and operational risks.
As global bandwidth demand continues to increase, long-term infrastructure investment remains a priority across the subsea sector. Steve Holden, Chairman of ESCA and Network Operations Engineer Infrastructure (Subsea) at Meta, discussed the future of submarine cable systems and the planning required to support continued network growth. The session highlighted the importance of maintenance readiness, route diversity, and industry coordination as operators prepare for rising traffic demands driven by cloud adoption and AI workloads.
Policy and regulatory considerations also played an important role throughout the event. Grace Koh, Vice President, Government Relations, Legal at Ciena, examined how policymakers and industry leaders are working together to address regulatory challenges and strengthen collaboration around critical communications infrastructure. Discussions focused on the increasing strategic importance of submarine cable systems and the need for coordinated approaches to support future network expansion.
Regional connectivity growth and international infrastructure development remained important topics. Maja Summers, Director, Strategic Accounts and Network Solutions at WIOCC Group, explained how operators are expanding connectivity opportunities across emerging and established markets. Conversations explored infrastructure investment priorities, regional interconnection strategies, and the role submarine networks play in supporting broader digital transformation initiatives.
Beyond the conference program, Submarine Networks EMEA continued to serve as a meeting point for cable operators, investors, infrastructure providers, technology companies, and policymakers exploring partnerships and future growth opportunities across the subsea ecosystem. Assured Communications participated as a sponsor and exhibitor, reinforcing its continued engagement in subsea communications, infrastructure strategy, and mission-critical connectivity initiatives.
Submarine Networks EMEA is expected to remain an important forum for conversations around cable deployment, infrastructure resilience, network security, and the long-term future of global connectivity. As AI adoption accelerates and international bandwidth demand continues to increase, operators, policymakers, and infrastructure providers face growing pressure to strengthen communications networks while planning for future scalability. Submarine Networks EMEA will return to London, June 15–16, 2027. Additional information on the 2027 event can be found on the official Submarine Networks EMEA website.