The 2026 event is set for May 27-28 at the Business Design Centre in London
Submarine Networks EMEA 2025, EMEA’s most important subsea network event was held on February 18–19 at the Business Design Centre in London. The event, produced by Terrapinn, brought together over 1,000 senior leaders from the global subsea market for two days of insightful discussions, networking, and collaboration. Organized by Total Telecom, this premier event focused on the evolving landscape of submarine cable infrastructure across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
The event featured a number of key themes throughout the agenda such as: Commercial Strategy: Exploring partnerships and investment opportunities in new projects; Sustainability: Discussing environmental responsibilities and best practices within the industry; Market Dynamics: Identifying emerging connectivity hubs and navigating challenges in developing markets; Data Centres: Examining the interplay between data centres and subsea networks, including route planning and carrier-neutral models; Technology Innovations: Highlighting advancements in network management, operations, and fibre technologies; Resilience and Security: Addressing national security concerns, cybersecurity, and data privacy regulations.; People and Skills: Focusing on workforce development, diversity, and future industry needs.; Installation, Maintenance & Operations: Sharing innovations and best practices in cable deployment and maintenance; and Regulation: Understanding permitting challenges and strategies for regulatory compliance.
The event also featured a pre-conference masterclass hosted by Ciena on February 17, 2025 which focused on sustainably scaling submarine networks, followed by a dedicated drinks reception for attendees.
Distinguished Speakers
The event featured over 120 industry experts, including:
- Colin Wallace, General Manager of Cloud Network Engineering at Azure Fiber, Microsoft
- Alice Shelton, Senior Consultant at Ciena
- Steve Dawe, Chair of the European Subsea Cables Association
- Maja Summers, Senior Submarine Commercial Manager at Vodafone
- Anna Butchart, Head of Subsea Telecoms Cables Security Policy at the UK Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
- Gavin Tully, Managing Partner at Pioneer Consulting
- Mike Cunningham, CEO of Crosslake Fibre
- Matt Fouch, President & Co-Founder of Subsea Data Systems, Inc.
- Isobel Yeo, Researcher at the National Oceanography Centre
- Paul Scott, CEO of Confluence Networks
Sponsors and Exhibitors
The event was supported by leading organizations in the subsea sector:
- Title Sponsor: Ciena
- Platinum Sponsor: China Mobile International (UK) Limited
- Gold Sponsors: Digital Realty, Dutch Subsea Cable Coalition, Sparkle, Vertiv
- Silver Sponsors: Integral Consulting Inc., Xtera
- Bronze Sponsors: Infinera, Oceanic Environmental Cables GmbH, Subsea Data Systems
These sponsors and exhibitors showcased cutting-edge technologies and services, contributing to the advancement of global subsea connectivity.
Save the Date for 2026!
Missed this esteemed event? Don’t worry, building on the success of the 2025 event, Submarine Networks EMEA 2026 is scheduled for May 27–28 at the Business Design Centre in London. The upcoming conference promises to offer even more opportunities for learning, networking, and exploring the future of subsea networks.
For more information and to register for the next event, visit the official Submarine Networks EMEA website: www.terrapinn.com/conference/submarine-networks-world-europe/index.stm
