Subsea Americas: Agenda
Subsea Americas 2019
10-12 December 2019 | United States Washington DC
Pre-Event Drinks Reception
Registration & Networking Breakfast
Registration & Networking Breakfast
Opening Remarks
KEYNOTE PANEL | PARTNERING WITH HYPERSCALERS: AN OPEN CONVERSATION
There is a disconnect between the needs of the cable companies and the needs of the hyperscalers when it comes to approaching a new project. Cable companies are in a situation where they need investment to build a cable, and the hyperscalers have established business needs which aren’t addressed. How can companies approach the conversation in a more constructive manner? The panel will discuss their experiences and needs when it comes to approaching this conversation.
Speakers
SUBSEA AMERICAS 2019 DELEGATE SLI.DO SURVEY
Morning networking break
CONSULTANT ADDRESS | TRENDS BEING SEEN ACROSS THE LATIN AMERICAN CONTINENT
CONSULTANT ADDRESS | TRENDS BEING SEEN ACROSS THE LATIN AMERICAN CONTINENT
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Subsea SDM in the context of Industry 4.0
REGULATORY UPDATE FROM THE VIRGINIA BEACH DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Networking Lunch
Networking lunch
THE NEW CABLE CREW
Presentations from up and coming cable projects as well as recently RFS cables
Speakers
REGULATORY ADDRESS | HOW DOES EVOLVING NATIONAL SECURITY REGULATION OF SUBMARINE CABLES AFFECT CONNECTIVITY IN THE AMERICAS?
- US regulatory restrictions – what is the state of play at the moment?
- What can companies do to prepare for a turbulent regulatory environment when it comes to projects going into Cuba?
- To what extent do companies need to be aware of the US national security interests when approaching new projects?
- How are LATAM regulations opening markets to North American companies?
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Afternoon networking break
PANEL | TACKLING THE CHALLENGES OF FINANCING & DEVELOPING NEW CABLES IN THE AMERICAS
• Focus on South America and Caribbean regions; how can companies encourage OTT investment in cable infrastructure to less profitable areas?
• Funding branches to reach smaller markets: who will foot the bill?
• Once built, who owns the added branch and who should be responsible for maintenance?
• Examining financing structures for cable projects
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PANEL | CHANGING DYNAMICS OF U.S. EAST COAST NETWORK ARCHITECTURES
Evening drinks reception sponsored by Seaborn Networks
Seaborn Networks
Seaborn Networks is a leading developer-owner-operator of submarine fiber optic cable systems, including Seabras-1 between São Paulo - New York. Seabras-1 is the only direct POP to POP system between Brazil and the US, offering the lowest latency route between B3 and the trading exchanges of New Jersey.
Networking breakfast
Day 2 Opening Remarks
REGULATORY UPDATE FROM THE FCC INTERNATIONAL BUREAU
The International Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) administers international telecommunications and setellite programs and policies, including licencing and regulatory functions. The Bureau also promotes pro-competitive policies abroad, coordinates global spectrum activities and advocates U.S. interests in international communications and competition.
In this session, Denise Coca, Division Chief of the International Bureau's Telecommunications Division at the FCC will provide an update on the work that the Bureau is doing to develop international telecommunications policy and license international telecommunications facilities including submarine cables.
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SPOTLIGHT ON LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
In this session, C-Level executives from Sparkle Americas, Digicel and Angola Cables will look at key infrastructure developments in Latin America and the Caribbean
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PANEL | PREPARING FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF CAPACITY DEMAND
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Morning networking break
WOMEN IN SUBSEA WORKSHOP
Networking lunch
Close of Subsea Americas 2019

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