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Subsea: What Can You Expect?

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ITW allows network owners and operators to unlock new routes, partnerships and opportunities in the subsea space.

Carriers are under pressure to meet targets, renew partnerships, accelerate high-value deals and network with new prospects - all while adapting to customer demand for customisable, scalable, as-a-service models. ITW is where carriers close deals, showcase innovation, build ecosystems and future-proof business models. All your competitors and partners are here.

Carriers are looking to:

✔ Amplify visibility as a partner of choice for international connectivity and value-added services

✔ Form strategic alliances with hyperscalers and cloud players to unlock new services and growth

✔ Build digital marketplace ecosystems to diversify beyond wholesale

✔ Launch new products and demonstrate thought leadership on hot topics like AI, network automation and network security

Telcos are investing in brand perception, innovation and new product creation to remain relevant, moving from the perception of 'dumb pipes'.  ITW provides the platform to showcase these capabilities and secure growth. 

Subsea-related companies at ITW 2025 included:

Subsea at ITW 2026

Why should subsea operators and suppliers come to ITW?

The Strategic Hook

The Strategic Hook

ITW brings together the global connectivity and digital infrastructure ecosystem in one place, giving you unmatched access to new partners, commercial opportunities and customers to progress pipeline and close deals faster. 
The Value Proposition

The Value Proposition

You'll meet the full ecosystem: data centers, cloud providers, subsea and satellite operators, software vendors and more, opening up new connectivity options and product innovation. 
The Commercial Benefit

The Commercial Benefit

Sponsoring ITW positions you as a key partner embracing change and proactively seeking new paths to growth through strategic partnerships and market positioning. 
The Competitive Context

The Competitive Context

ITW combines global reach, senior-level networking, actionable deal-making and future-focused content under one roof. 

What you'll gain at ITW

Meet New Partners and Accelerate Deals

Access unmatched opportunities to progress pipeline and close deals faster with carriers, MNOs and global connectivity players.

Discover New Technologies Driving Efficiency & Growth

Explore software, automation, AI, security and network-optimisation solutions that help you price faster, deliver faster and launch new services at scale.

Build Strategic Alliances Across the Ecosystem

Connect with hyperscalers, cloud providers, data centres, subsea and satellite operators, content players and vendors — enabling you to expand routes and build new revenue-generating services.

Subsea at ITW

Gain Insight into Market Shifts

Understand how AI demand, data center expansion, regulatory change and evolving customer needs are reshaping investment and growth strategies.

Strengthen Your Brand in a Crowded Market

From curated meetups to speaking opportunities, ITW helps you elevate visibility internationally, demonstrate innovation and reinforce your role as a partner of choice.

ITW SESSIONS FOR SUBSEA

Keynote Panel: Critical infrastructure: critical security

19 May 2026  |  12:00 - 13:00  |  Global Connectivity Stage  |  Full Details

Keynote Panel: From ocean floor to bottom line - the future of subsea connectivity

19 May 2026  |  10:00 - 11:00 |  Global Connectivity Stage  |  Full Details

Digital Infra Stage: Panel: Data talks - Maximizing your network investment

19 May 2026  |  10:45 - 11:30  |  Digital Infra Stage  |  Full Details

ITW Meet Up: Carrier/ Vendor/ Investor/ Hyperscaler (Subsea)

20 May 2026  |  13:00 - 16:00  |  Full Details

READY TO INVEST IN THE FUTURE?