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www.capacityconferences.com/Subsea-Americas
5 & 6 December 2017, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
D I V E I N T O T H E A M E R I C A S ’ B O O M I N G S U B M A R I N E C A B L E M A R K E T
Paul ScottPresidentC&W NETWORKS
Elaine StaffordManaging PartnerDRG UNDERSEA CONSULTING
Gil SantalizCEONJFX
Todd BrightManaging Director & Head of Americas, Private InfrastructurePARTNERS GROUP
Larry SchwartzCEOSEABORN NETWORKS
Silver sponsors
Associate sponsors
Host operator
ENGINEER PASSES STARTING FROM JUST $349
40+ SPEAKERS PROVIDING UNIQUE INSIGHTS INTO SUBMARINE COMMUNICATIONS
Jean-Pierre GérémyManaging Director - Global Head of Telecoms, Structured & Asset FinanceNATIXIS
Subsea Connect Americas is the US-based industry gathering for submarine communications in the Americas’ region.
Combining strategic and technical insights, this two-day conference will address all stages of submarine cables, from financing and planning, to upgrading as well as voice and data trading. Subsea Connect Americas features 40+ industry-leading experts providing business critical insights about new submarine projects, trends and innovative technologies impacting the world’s fastest growing regional submarine cable market.
A wide variety of networking functions will facilitate new business connections and opportunities to meet with industry peers and clients, while the knowledge zone in the exhibition area will give you the chance to read up on the latest research impacting the industry.
WHAT IS SUBSEA CONNECT AMERICAS?
WHY ATTEND? 40+ industry experts addressing submarine cable trends in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean
Discover business growth opportunities through the two-day conference addressing key topics, such as new routes, tech innovation and financing options
Connect with the entire regional submarine cable industry to find new business partners or catch-up with existing clients
WHY INVEST IN THE AMERICAS’ SUBMARINE MARKET?
With currently announced projects, total capacity in the region is predicted to increase by
has been proposed to be invested in Americas’ cable systems from 2017 onwards$700m
Brazil-USA route to grow by
163 Tbspotential capacity by end of 2017 with Monet and Seabras-1 84%
of networks in the region are not upgraded
Lit capacity matches the global average of
67%
15%
** Regional stats based on “Submarine Telecoms Industry Report”, Issue 5, October 2016
Get insight into the latest research impacting the industry through expert presentations
Convenient and easily accessible location within easy reach of both Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
Reduced pricing for Engineers starting from just $299
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5 & 6 December 2017, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
WHO WILL YOU MEET?
PLANNED CABLES FOR THE AMERICAS
40%
30%
20%
5%
5%
40+LEADING SPEAKERS
35+COUNTRIES REPRESENTED
85+COMPANIES IN ATTENDANCE
Arctic Quintillion USA RFS 2017 Greenland Connect Nord Greenland RFS 2017 EAUFON Canada RFS 2018 Atlantic SAIL Brazil, Cameroon RFS 2018 MAREA Spain, USA RFS 2018 SACS Angola, Brazil RFS 2018 EllaLink Brazil, Portugal, Spain RFS 2019 SAEx South Africa, USA RFS 2019 Midgardsormen Denmark, USA RFS 2019 Caribbean Monet Brazil, USA RFS 2017 BRUSA Brazil, USA RFS 2018 Orange Caribbean Cable Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique RFS 2018 Deep Blue Cable Multiple Caribbean islands, USA RFS 2019
Latin America Junior Brazil (domestic) RFS 2017 Tannat Brazil, Uruguay RFS 2017 SEUL Belize (domestic) RFS 2017 ARBR Argentina, Brazil RFS 2018
Pacific SEA-US Guam, Indonesia, Philippines, USA RFS 2017 Hawaiki American Samoa, Australia, New Zealand, USA RFS 2018 NCP China, Korea, Rep., Japan, Taiwan, USA RFS 2018 SAPL Chile, Panama, USA RFS 2019 Southern Cross NEXT Australia, New Zealand, USA RFS 2019
* Planned cable data based on information by Subsea Americas Research Partner, Telegeography
NORTH AMERICA
CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA
EUROPE
ASIA
MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
CARRIERS INVESTORS IXPS DATA CENTRES ENGINEERING SERVICE PROVIDERS
CONSULTANCIES / LEGAL FIRMS
CABLE SYSTEM VENDORS
PRIVATE SUBMARINE CABLES
SOLUTION PROVIDERS
CONTENT PROVIDERS
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AGENDA
PRE-EVENT: Monday 4 December 2017
7:00pm WELCOME DRINKS RECEPTION All delegates are welcome to join this pre-event networking drinks reception - setting the tone for a great couple of days.
DAY ONE: Tuesday 5 December 2017
8:00am REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING BREAKFAST
9:30am PANEL DISCUSSION: SEIZING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHANGE – BUSINESS IN THE RAPIDLY EVOLVING REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY INDUSTRYEconomic growth in Latin America and expansion of content and cloud services are fuelling growth within the Americas’ submarine industry. The Americas region is currently seeing a submarine cable boom, with more new projects in planning than any other region globally. Find out how the dynamics in the market are changing and where experts see current growth opportunities.
• Companies previously considered OTTs are heavily investing in submarine cables in the Americas’ region. How is this impacting the traditional carrier cables?
• With many new north-south cables connecting Brazil to the USA, what are the plans and opportunities for the rest of South America?
• How will planned cables between Brazil and Europe/Africa impact traffic patterns?• Where are the new connectivity hubs developing?
Moderator: Elaine Stafford, Managing Partner, DRG UNDER SEA CONSULTING Paul Scott, President, C&W NETWORKS Stephen Scott, CEO, DEEP BLUE CABLE Erick Contag, Executive Chairman, GLOBENET Larry Schwartz, CEO, SEABORN NETWORKS Federico Porri, CTO, SPARKLE AMERICAS
10:25am PRESENTATION: THE FUTURE OF SUBMARINE TRANSMISSION – BIGGER, FASTER, CHEAPER… HOW FAR CAN IT GO? As global capacity demand growth shows no sign of stopping, this expert presentation will talk about pushing the current limits of transmission technology.
10:45am COFFEE & NETWORKING BREAK sponsored by
11:30am PRESENTATIONS: CABLE NEWS - THE LATEST PROJECTS MAKING WAVES IN THE AMERICAS’ SUBSEA MARKET Get updates on recently completed and planned projects directly from the cable owners. (Monet) Artur Mendes, CCO, ANGOLA CABLES (Ellalink) João Pedro Flecha de Lima, CEO & CCO, ELLALINK (BRUSA) Roberto Miranda, EVP Sales, TELXIUS
12:30pm LUNCH & NETWORKING
2:00pm EXPERIENCE REPORT: RIDES IN ROUGH WATERS - SUCCESSES & CHALLENGES IN INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCEFirst hand reports from recent operations.
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2:20pm PANEL DISCUSSION: DATA AT THE WATER’S EDGE - IS THIS THE END OF THE TRADITIONAL CABLE LANDING STATION?Many high-profile new cable projects these days are foregoing the humble landing station, choosing to connect directly to data centres. The marketing around data centres at the edge is currently in full steam, yet at this point, a majority of cable are still connected to landing stations. A panel of experts will discuss the future of terrestrial and sea convergence. Is it a hype of the future? • Are neutral edge data centres and campuses always the best solutions or do landing stations still have a role to play in the
future of the industry? • From peering to neutral cloud platforms, what capabilities are edge data centres offering?• With data centre presence increasing in coastal locations, will we be seeing an impact in traffic patterns?• How are legacy cables dealing and adjusting to the new trends?
Moderator: Howard Kidorf, Partner, PIONEER CONSULTING Nigel Bayliff, CEO, AQUA COMMS Don Schuett, VP Commercial Management and Business Development, DIGITAL REALTYGil Santaliz, CEO, NJFXJon Atkin, Managing Director & Senior Analyst, RBC CAPITAL MARKETSAmy Marks, CEO, XSITE MODULAR
3:30pm COFFEE & NETWORKING BREAK & KNOWLEDGE ZONE
4:00pm WORKSHOP: OPEN AND EXTENDED SYSTEMSThis session will address:
• Definition of open and extended systems• When is it a good idea, when is it a bad idea?• Structuring contracts and acceptance of open systems
Tony Frisch, CTO, XTERA
5:00pm DAY ONE HAPPY HOURAs Day One comes to a close, wind down and catch-up with your colleagues, business partners and new contacts in the exhibition area over a drink or two.
7:00pm DAY ONE EVENING RECEPTIONAfter a busy day of meetings, let your hair down and attend the evening party for a night of mingling, drinks and entertainment.
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GET INVOLVEDThere are many ways you can participate in Subsea Connect Americas that will further promote your brand. These include:
• Joining the line-up of sponsors to receive premium exposure• Displaying your products and services by taking an exhibition stand• Hosting a networking function to leave a lasting impression on fellow attendees• Securing a dedicated meeting space by booking your company a meeting room
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DAY TWO: Wednesday 6 December 2017
8:00am NETWORKING BREAKFAST
9:30am PANEL DISCUSSION: FINANCING NEW VENTURES AND UPGRADES IN THE RAPIDLY CHANGING SUBMARINE ECOSYSTEM A panel of experts will take a dive into the various CAPEX and OPEX financing options for the submarine industry and will debate the best ways of structuring and securing investment. From project financing by DFIs and conventional banks to vendor financing, discover the pros and cons of different options in the market.
Moderator: Richard Lukaj, Senior Managing Director, BANK STREET Eric Handa, Co-Founder & CEO, APTELECOM Mike Cunningham, CEO, CROSSLAKE FIBREJean-Pierre Gérémy, Managing Director - Global Head of Telecoms, Structured & Asset Finance, NATIXISTodd Bright, Managing Director & Head of Americas Private Infrastructure, PARTNERS GROUP
10:15am PANEL DISCUSSION: CAPACITY BUYING & SELLING – HOW NEW CABLES AND BUSINESS MODELS ARE AFFECTING THE WHOLESALE MARKET New routes, new players, changing demands. Capacity prices are changing, but more than that, some say that the submarine wholesale model is maturing. Hear from experts about the shifts they are currently observing and predictions for the future of the wholesale industry. Moderator: Tim Stronge, VP of Research, TELEGEOGRAPHY Gabriel Holgado, VP Global Account Division & Wholesale Services – Latin America, LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS
11:00am COFFEE & NETWORKING BREAK & KNOWLEDGE ZONE
11:45am PANEL DISCUSSION: CRITICAL RISKS AND MITIGATION MEASURES – ROUTE PLANNING, PERMITTING AND SURVEYING LESSONS FOR THE INDUSTRY With increased competition, finding optimal routings and mitigation risks for disruptions for cables is more important than ever. Planning is key.
• How is the planning and surveying industry developing at the moment and how is it affected by recent business model changes in the industry?
• What are the most commonly underestimated risks and complications? • Are industry guidelines and sea regulations sufficient to ensure manmade disruptions are minimised?
Moderator: Dave Willoughby, Director Marine Program Management, OCEAN SPECIALISTS Tony Martin, Director Infrastructure and Permitting, CSA OCEAN SCIENCES
12:30pm
PRESENTATIONS: WHEN THE NEW CABLES MATURE - THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES In recent years upgrade activities have reportedly declined drastically. The Americas region in particular, is seeing a surge of new cable builds that far surpasses capacity becoming available through systems upgrades. Is this the beginning of the end of the upgrade industry or only part of the natural cycle of the submarine ecosystem?
• What are the reasons for upgrade decline? Have we reached a technological or commercial ceiling? • What will happen when the current “new” cables mature? Will we see a revival in upgrades or is SDN changing the
industry for good? • What are experts predicting for future specifications? Where is the industry going to see the most change?
1:00pm LUNCH & NETWORKING
2:30pm TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP: A DREAM OF SEAMLESSNESS – DRIVERS AND CHALLENGES FOR MAKING OPEN SUBMARINE NETWORKS A REALITY Open networks have certainly been the hot topic of recent in the industry. The possibilities of seamless terrestrial and submarine networks are promising. Deep-dive into the subject and discover where the industry currently stands in the development of making the dream a reality. Find your role and business opportunities in the development stages to come.
3:30pmEND OF SUBSEA CONNECT AMERICAS 2017 FAREWELL DRINKS Join all delegates for some final drinks and networking - the perfect way to end a busy couple of days!
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SPEAKERS
Larry SchwartzCEO
SEABORN NETWORKS
Paul ScottPresident
C&W NETWORKS
Stephen ScottCEO
DEEP BLUE CABLE
Erick ContagExecutive Chairman
GLOBENET
Elaine StaffordManaging PartnerDRG UNDERSEA
CONSULTING
Artur MendesCCO
ANGOLA CABLES
João Pedro Flecha de Lima
CEO & CCOELLALINK
Roberto MirandaEVP SalesTELXIUS
Amy MarksCEO
XSITE MODULAR
Don SchuettVP Commercial
Management & Business Development
DIGITAL REALTY
Jon AtkinManaging Director &
Senior AnalystRBC CAPITAL MARKETS
Howard KidorfManaging Partner
PIONEER CONSULTING
Gil SantalizCEONJFX
Todd BrightManaging Director &
Head of Americas, Private Infrastructure
PARTNERS GROUP
Eric HandaCo-Founder & CEO
APTELECOM
Gabriel Holgado VP Global Account Division
& Wholesale Services – Latin America
LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS
Tim StrongeVP of Research
TELEGEOGRAPHY
Tony FrischCTO
XTERA
Richard LukajSenior Managing Director
BANK STREET
Nigel BayliffCEO
AQUA COMMS
Mike CunninghamCEO
CROSSLAKE FIBRER
Tony MartinDirector Infrastructure and
PermittingCSA OCEAN SCIENCES
Jean-Pierre GérémyManaging Director -
Global Head of Telecoms, Structured & Asset Finance
NATIXIS
Dave WilloughbyDirector Marine Program
ManagementOCEAN SPECIALISTS
Federico PorriCTO
SPARKLE AMERICAS
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DOMESTICIf you are travelling internally from the United States the closest airport is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). The airport is 20 minutes (8 miles) from the event hotel and a taxi is around $30.
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Subsea Connect provides us with an ideal opportunity to meet with our key strategic peers in the submarine cable industry and discuss Seaborn's current and future systems, new business models and collaboration efforts to continue the development of the industry. As the only truly independent developer-owner-operator of submarine cable systems, Subsea Connect is a key event for Seaborn.
Andy Bax, Chief Operating Officer, SEABORN NETWORKS