Highlights of the Program

2 days business program:

Learn from real-world case studies by industry leaders.

SHOWCASING INNOVATION:

Discover the latest technology and techniques from across the industry.

leaders talk:

Hear from top-level experts about how to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.

MULTIPLE STREAMS:

A business program that is multi-disciplinary, giving you a broad view of the industry.

SMART TECHNOLOGIES:

Explore the latest smart and AI-driven solutions, and see how they can be used in your business.

roundtable discussion:

Join talks with industry peers. Share ideas, make connections, and find new partners.

Program

Day 1 :
WEDNESDAY, 1 APRIL, 2026
08:30 - 09:30
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:10
RESERVED PRESENTATION
10:10 - 10:30
SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
  • Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
  • Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
  • Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues – don't forget your business cards!
10:30 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON SUBMARINE CABLES
11:30 - 11:55
DATA-DRIVEN CABLE PROTECTION: USING LIVE SENSING TO CUT DOWNTIME, CLAIMS AND REPAIR COSTS
Neil Carter
FiberSense

Neil Carter

FiberSense

  • Transforming subsea cables into live risk maps using continuous sensing for early threat detection
  • Distinguishing defect versus damage with event data to quantify risk and support insurance decisions
  • Accelerating fault localisation and repairs to reduce downtime standby costs and claim severity
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON USING LIVE SENSING FOR PROACTIVE CABLE PROTECTION
12:00 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE SUBMARINE CABLES EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
INSTALLATION ENGINEERING AND HANDLING OPTIMISATION OF SUBSEA POWER CABLES
Shameem Shereef
2H Offshore

Shameem Shereef

2H Offshore

  • Optimising installation planning through seabed surveys route design and load analysis to reduce risks
  • Refining deployment methods with simulation based sequencing that cuts vessel time and uncertainty
  • Improving reliability by managing bending tension and environmental factors during cable handling
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCING POWER CABLE INSTALLATION TECHNIQUES
14:00 - 14:25
BEYOND COMPLIANCE: ESG AND SUSTAINABILITY LEADERSHIP IN SUBMARINE CABLE INFRASTRUCTURE
Manuel Neves
Abreu Advogados

Manuel Neves

Abreu Advogados

  • Examining evolving ESG regulations shaping biodiversity protection and global project compliance
  • Showcasing circular economy frameworks advancing sustainable cable materials and operations
  • Positioning proactive ESG leadership as a driver for investor confidence and industry credibility
  • Analysing dispute resolution trends in shared ocean spaces to guide preventative legal strategies
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCING ESG STRATEGIES IN SUBMARINE CABLE PROJECTS
14:30 - 14:55
BEYOND THE BREAK: PROACTIVE HEALTH MONITORING FOR MAXIMISING SUBSEA CABLE LIFESPAN
Bernardo Arnaud
StarkSat

Bernardo Arnaud

StarkSat

  • Transitioning from reactive repair to proactive data-driven health monitoring using DAS and DTS
  • Integrating real-time sensor data with shipping seismic and fishing data to predict potential risks
  • Presenting a case study showing early detection prevented failure and maintained connectivity
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON ENHANCING CABLE LONGEVITY THROUGH MONITORING
15:00 - 15:30
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:30 - 15:55
SHALLOW GROUND MODELS USING 3D PROFILING AND DISCOVER STACK
Michael King
Sulmara

Michael King

Sulmara

  • Developing high-resolution 3D ground models to support cable route design and engineering
  • Integrating geological interpretation with geotechnical data for accurate subsurface mapping
  • Enhancing imaging of shallow sediments to identify objects and reduce unforeseen conditions
  • Demonstrating how 3D profiling improves trench ability assessments and minimises cable risks
15:55 - 16:00
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCED SUBSURFACE PROFILING METHODS
16:00 - 16:25
EFFICIENT CABLE BURIAL ASSESSMENT USING GEOPHYSICAL RESISTIVITY IMAGING
Andrew Weller
MAPPEM Geophysics

Andrew Weller

MAPPEM Geophysics

  • Utilising geophysical resistivity imaging to rapidly assess shallow subsurface cable conditions
  • Providing continuous profiles of subsurface properties critical for safe and efficient route design
  • Demonstrating case studies where imaging improves burial depth accuracy and thermal modelling
16:25 - 16:30
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCING BURIAL ASSESSMENT THROUGH RESISTIVITY IMAGING
16:30 - 16:55
USING AI AND ROBOTICS TO PROTECT SUBMARINE CABLES
Honorebel Walker
SpaceTime Robotics

Honorebel Walker

SpaceTime Robotics

  • Leveraging robotics and AI for continuous automated monitoring of subsea cable systems
  • Applying predictive analytics to detect sabotage, anchor drag, and natural disruptions early
  • Introducing scalable robotic defences, reducing downtime and repair costs across networks
16:55 - 17:00
Q&A SESSION ON AI-BASED CABLE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
17:00 - 18:00
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Day 2 :
THURSDAY, 2 APRIL, 2026
09:00 - 09:30
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:05
BUILDING TO CATER FOR AFRICA’S DEMAND IN THE FUTURE
Prenesh Padayachee
SEACOM

Prenesh Padayachee

SEACOM

  • Highlighting Africa’s growing connectivity needs and the demand for new subsea cable systems
  • Detailing how Seacom 2.0 expands capacity and enables sustainable regional network growth
  • Addressing terrestrial challenges that must be solved to unlock full subsea infrastructure value
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON AFRICA’S CONNECTIVITY GROWTH PATH
10:10 - 10:35
SUBSEA POWER CABLE FORENSICS: FAILURE MODES AND KEY RISK ISSUES
Hugh Martindale
Hawkins & Associates

Hugh Martindale

Hawkins & Associates

  • Identifying common subsea power cable failure modes and core problems driving operational risk
  • Clarifying industry responses to failures by reviewing costs impacts and mitigation challenges
  • Assessing rising offshore wind demand and how capacity pressures increase failure exposure
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON UNDERSTANDING POWER CABLE FAILURE MECHANISMS
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:25
HOW THE INSURANCE OF SUBMARINE CABLES DEALS WITH WEATHER ISSUES
Andrew Norris
Sedgwick International

Andrew Norris

Sedgwick International

  • Managing insurance challenges arising from weather related cable failures and operational delays
  • Navigating claim types such as cable cutting standby charges and added costs during storms
  • Mitigating seasonality impacts that prolong repairs and complicate defect versus damage decisions
11:25 - 11:30
Q&A SESSION ON HANDLING WEATHER-DRIVEN CABLE INSURANCE CLAIMS
11:30 - 11:55
CABLE INSURANCE 101
Rob Earrey
InterProtect

Rob Earrey

InterProtect

  • Explaining key insurance roles and how market cycles influence cable project protection
  • Outlining strategies developers can use early to mitigate financial and operational risks
  • Clarifying subsea cable risks and providing insight into interconnector claims processes
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON INSURANCE STRATEGIES AND RISK MITIGATION
12:00 - 12:15
FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
12:15 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH

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