Broadband India Forum in association with Global Digital Inclusion Partnership presents the 1st International Subsea Cable Systems Conference. This Premier Conference will bring together global experts, industry leaders, and policymakers to discuss the future of subsea connectivity and India's role as a key data hub. With 99% of international data traffic flowing through undersea fibre cables, ensuring high-capacity, secure, and resilient subsea infrastructure is essential for India's digital growth and national security.
This conference will explore key questions, including:
Register to be part of this pioneering conversation on securing and expanding India's international connectivity!
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 09:30 - 10:00am | Registration |
| 10:00 - 10:10am | Welcome Address and Introductory remarks Ms. Aruna Sundararajan, Chairperson, BIF |
| 10:10 - 10:20am | Context Setting by GDIP - Ms. Sonia Jorge, Executive Director,
GDIP ● Introduction to the workshop concept & objectives ● Overview of the Policy Brief and its relevance to Asian regulators |
| 10:20 - 10:30am | Importance of Subsea Cables for India The role of subsea cables in advancing connectivity Mr. Amajit Gupta, Group CEO & MD, Lightstorm |
| 10:30 - 10:40am | Mr. Scott Cowling, Director, Network Investments, Meta - EMEASA |
| 10:40 - 10:50am | Mr. Thomas Ohta, Senior Director - Head of Submarine Sales Department Submarine Network Division, NEC |
| 10:50 – 11:00am | Mr. Rahul Vatts, Chief Regulatory Officer, Bharti Airtel |
| 11:00 - 11:10am |
Shri A Robert Jerard Ravi, CMD, BSNL (Guest of Honour) |
| 11:10 - 11:25am | Shri Anil Kumar Lahoti, Chairman, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, Government of India (Chief Guest) |
| 11:25 - 11:40am | Mr. Shivnath Thukral, Vice President, BIF – Closing remarks and Vote of Thanks |
| 11:40 – 12:00pm | Networking Tea Break |
*Invited
