SubOptic 2025 Wrap-up: Relive the Experience

Welcome to the SubOptic 2025 wrap-up. This year, industry leaders, innovators, and emerging voices gathered to explore what’s next for subsea communications — from AI and cybersecurity to sustainability and global connectivity. Dive into the highlights and see how we’re shaping the future beneath the waves.

Event by the Numbers

1000+
attendees
from across the global subsea community
200+
speakers
delivered future-focused insights and technical expertise
50+
exhibitors
showcased the latest innovations in subsea technology

Event Photos

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& Keynote Speeches

Nurturing the Future:

Student & Next-Gen Initiatives

"Attending SubOptic Lisbon 2025 had a significant impact on my academic, professional and personal outlook. It was more than just a conference—it was a launchpad for my development and a reminder of how impactful this field can be on a global scale."

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Cape Town Awaits: SubOptic 2028

SubOptic 2028 is heading to Cape Town, South Africa — a vibrant new destination for the world’s leading submarine cable conference. As planning begins, we’re preparing to bring together global voices, fresh ideas, and bold conversations that will shape the industry’s future. Watch this space for updates, announcements, and ways to get involved.

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Explore Our Legacy

Explore the global legacy of SubOptic — the submarine cable industry’s longest-running and most comprehensive conference series — with member-exclusive access to past event highlights and resources.

Member Exclusive Content

Coming Soon

Members will soon be able to access the full library of SubOptic 2025 keynote speeches, presentations, and technical papers—featuring expert insights, breakthrough ideas, and the conversations shaping the future of subsea communications.

Dean Bubley Keynote
Broader Horizons for Future Connectivity
Henry Adjar Keynote
AI Innovation and Deepfake Disruption
Masterclass
Wet Plant Design and Qualification
Masterclass
Network Security
Masterclass
Advances in Marine Operations and Maintenance
Masterclass
Transmission Technology for Subsea