Keynote Panel: Sharing risks & responsibilities in the evolving subsea ecosystem

20 May 2026
Global Connectivity Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
Subsea Summit

The partnership dynamics between operators and hyperscalers have shifted significantly, as hyperscalers continue to drive investment in large-scale infra projects. Collaboration is key to leverage important relationships with regulators to secure permitting and access to supply chain partners, as well as gaining a share in the emerging competitive routes. This panel will cover incisive questions, such as: 

  • If telcos can’t compete on raw capacity, where can they add real value alongside hyperscalers?  

  • How do hyperscalers view evolving subsea consortium partnerships?  

  • What are the regulatory challenges, and how does this vary by region?  

  • Are telcos at risk of dependence on hyperscalers?  

  • Are nations dependent on hyperscalers? 

  • Are hyperscalers at risk of being seen as too powerful in critical infrastructure?  

Chairperson
Naaz Bax
Naaz Bax, Founder & CEO - Team Bax
Speakers
Mónica  Martínez Quero
Mónica Martínez Quero, CMO - TELXIUS
Esther Garcés
Esther Garcés, CEO - Islalink
Maxie Reynolds
Maxie Reynolds, Founder - Subsea Cloud
Dion Kristadi Leksono
Dion Kristadi Leksono, VP Product Infrastructure Orchestrator - TELIN