6 QUESTIONS WITH TOTAL TELECOM
By ROB CHAMBERS, KERRY MERRITT, LAURA O’REILLY, HARRY BALDOCK, LAURA CURWEN
Mission and Organization:
Organized by Total Telecom, the Submarine Networks EMEA conference is the leading subsea-focused event in the region. Its mission is to foster international partnerships and create a more connected world by promoting innovation, addressing challenges, and showcasing new technologies and business models within the subsea sector.
Key Elements of Success:
The conference's success is attributed to its focus on quality content and the involvement of an Advisory Board composed of industry leaders. This collaborative approach ensures a relevant and innovative agenda, making it a key meeting place for professionals in the submarine cable sector.
Addressing Industry Challenges:
To combat the global shortage of telecoms engineers, especially in the submarine cable industry, Submarine Networks EMEA facilitates knowledge sharing and networking. The conference offers free tickets to students and recent graduates and includes discussions on skills, recruitment, diversity, and inclusion.
Promoting Global Developments:
The event shares and promotes developments in the global subsea cable market by featuring updates on new projects, technological innovations, and industry trends. It also extends its focus beyond the event through Total Telecom’s online platform, providing regular industry news.
2024 Event Expectations:
The 2024 conference will feature 150 speakers and cover nine key themes, including commercial strategy, sustainability, and technology innovations. It aims to represent companies and speakers from every region within EMEA, offering deep dives into unique regional challenges and opportunities.
Venue: The event will return to the Business Design Centre in London, chosen for its convenient location and amenities.
Future Plans for Total Telecom:
Following a successful expansion into the US and the acquisition of Broadband Communities, Total Telecom plans to continue growing its event portfolio. This includes the Connected America conference and the Broadband Communities Summit, along with the flagship Connected Britain event, which anticipates record attendance.