The 27th edition of Submarine Networks World, the world’s largest annual event for subsea communications, will take place at the Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre in Singapore on September 25-26, 2024. With over 900 industry leaders attending, this flagship event promises to reconnect the subsea community, showcase cutting-edge solutions, and map out the future of global connectivity.

Attendees will include cable owners, operators, consortium members, solution vendors, and service providers, all gathering to explore the latest trends and opportunities in subsea communications. From technological advancements to operational strategies, Submarine Networks World will cover critical topics shaping the industry’s future.

Paul Clark, Managing Director – Asia at Terrapinn, emphasized the event’s importance:

“Subsea communications infrastructure is absolutely critical to the way we live and work, so this event really is vital to the future of global connectivity. Once again, we’ve assembled a ‘who’s who’ of leaders to share their insights, and the exhibition floor is packed with solutions that can help drive progress.”

This year’s edition is set to be the largest yet, featuring more than 60 sponsors, exhibitors, and partners. Notable sponsors include Infinera (Title Sponsor), Ciena (Platinum Sponsor), and ASN, Digital Realty, Fugro, HMN Tech, Mobily, and Telecom Egypt (Gold Sponsors). These organizations will showcase innovative products and services designed to support the ongoing evolution of subsea networks.

One of the key attractions of the event is its lineup of over 130 speakers from every inhabited continent. Industry experts will present across five stages: Strategy, Cable, Data Centres & Cable Landing Stations (CLS), Operations & Maintenance, and Network. Highlights include:

Also attending is Assured Communications, A strategic advisory firm specializing in the ICT industry leveraging decades of mission-critical experience in both the public and private sectors with expertise in subsea network systems and cable landing stations. The company’s CEO, Joel Ogren will be participating in the program on a couple of panels, details below:

  • September 25, 2024 – Day 1 @ 14:40: Terrestrial Fiber vs Subsea Cable – the telecom ‘tug-of-war’ at the CLS: This discussion will explore the unique challenges and opportunities presented by both technologies in meeting the growing global demand for connectivity. In addition to moderating the panel discussion, Ogren will serve as the CLS session chairperson, introducing the two preceding presentations and offering both opening and closing remarks to enhance the flow of the session.
  • September 26, 2024 – Day 2 @ 11:40: Using the ‘side door’ to circumnavigate international embargoes: This panel will explore innovative strategies for maintaining global connectivity in the face of geopolitical challenges and embargoes. Ogren will share insights and practical approaches to navigating these complex issues

Submarine Networks World 2024 is an essential platform for industry collaboration, where attendees can engage in discussions, share insights, and discover the latest innovations. As proud partners of Submarine Networks World, both Data Center POST and iMiller Public Relations (iMPR) are honored to be part of this pivotal event, contributing to the growth and visibility of the subsea communications sector.

For those interested in attending, you can find more information and the full conference agenda at www.terrapinn.com/SNW2024PRESS.