{"id":210,"date":"2025-12-03T11:18:37","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T11:18:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/digital-resilience\/submarine-cables\/?page_id=210"},"modified":"2026-02-03T12:25:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T12:25:01","slug":"program-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/digital-resilience\/submarine-cables\/events\/about-porto-summit\/program-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Programme and Speakers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Agenda (Porto Summit 2026)<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p><strong><strong>Day 0: Sunday, 1 February 2026<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n    <section>\n        <div class=\"ituContainer grid\">\n            <ul class=\"ituTimeline\" data-span=\"8\">\n                                        <li>\n        <div class=\"ituCard alt\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                <div class=\"content\">\n                    <strong>16:00 \u2013 19:00 (Early Registration)<\/strong>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p><strong><strong>Day 1: Monday, 2 February 2026<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n    <section>\n        <div class=\"ituContainer grid\">\n            <ul class=\"ituTimeline\" data-span=\"8\">\n                                        <li>\n        <div class=\"ituCard alt\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                <div class=\"content\">\n                              <strong>07:30 \u2013 9:00: Registration and Networking<\/strong><br><br>Welcome refreshments and participant check-in ( <strong>Registration open all day<\/strong>)                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n                                        <li>\n        <div class=\"ituCard alt\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                <div class=\"content\">\n                    <strong>09:00 &#8211; 11:15:\u00a0Meeting of the International Advisory Body on Submarine Cable Resilience<\/strong><br><br>Closed session for Advisory Body Members                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n                                        <li>\n        <div class=\"ituCard alt\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                <div class=\"content\">\n                    <strong>11:15 \u2013 11:35: Coffee Break<\/strong><br><br>          Despachantes\u00a0room\u00a0                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n                                        <li>\n        <div class=\"ituCard alt\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                <div class=\"content\">\n                    <strong>11:35 \u2013 12:00: Meeting of the International Advisory Body on Submarine Cable Resilience (continuation)<\/strong><br><br>Closed session for Advisory Body Members                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n                                        <li>\n        <div class=\"ituCard alt\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                <div class=\"content\">\n                    <strong>12:00 \u2013 14:00: Lunch<\/strong><br>(Open to all summit participants &#8211; Despachantes\u00a0room\u00a0)<br><br>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n                                        <li>\n        <div class=\"ituCard alt\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                <div class=\"content\">\n                    <strong>14:00 \u2013 15:05: Summit Opening Session<\/strong><br>\u00a0<br><strong>Opening Remarks: <\/strong>Prof. Sandra Maximiano, Chairwoman of ANACOM\u2019s Board of Directors, Portugal Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General, ITU<br> <br>Message from ICPC Chairman, Dean Veverka\u00a0<br>Message\u00a0from\u00a0Ms. Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, European Commission\u00a0<br><br><strong>Welcome Remarks:<\/strong> Jo\u00e3o Mira Gomes, Ambassador &amp; Permanent Representative Permanent Mission of Portugal to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva <br><br><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">From Abuja to Porto: Fireside chat with the\u00a0IAB Co-Chairs <\/span><\/strong><br>H.E. Minister Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy,  Federal Republic of Nigeria\u00a0<br>Prof. Sandra Maximiano, Chairwoman of ANACOM\u2019s Board of Directors,  Portugal\u00a0\u00a0                 <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n                                        <li>\n        <div class=\"ituCard alt\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                <div class=\"content\">\n                    <strong>15:05\u00a0\u2013\u00a015:20:<em>\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>Setting\u00a0the Scene<\/strong>\u00a0<br>\u00a0<br>Mr.\u00a0Kent Bressie,\u00a0ICPC Legal Adviser\u00a0                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n                                        <li>\n        <div class=\"ituCard alt\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                <div class=\"content\">\n                    <strong>                                     15:20\u00a0\u2013\u00a015:30:<em>\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>Family Photo<\/strong><br><br>                                               Sala do Infante Room                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n                                        <li>\n        <div class=\"ituCard alt\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                <div class=\"content\">\n                    <strong>15:30 \u2013 16:00: Coffee Break<\/strong><br><br>           Despachantes\u00a0room\u00a0                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n                                        <li>\n        <div class=\"ituCard alt\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                <div class=\"content\">\n                    <strong>16:00\u00a0\u2013 17:30:\u00a0Panel\u00a01\u00a0\u2013 Accelerating Cable Repairs: Reducing Delays Through Smarter Processes<\/strong>\u00a0<br>\u00a0<br>Best practices and\u00a0case studies for rapid response and recovery from disruptions.\u00a0<br><br><strong>Panel: <\/strong><br>1. Mr.\u00a0Zhiguo\u00a0Zhao, Leading\u202fExpert on Submarine Cables, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People\u2019s Republic of China (China), Co-Facilitator WG 1\u00a0<br>2. Mr. Kevin Adams, Director (Interim), Digital Infrastructure, Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (United Kingdom), Co-Facilitator WG1\u00a0\u00a0<br>3. Ms. Kelly\u202fDonohue, Global Head of Network Infrastructure Policy of Meta Platforms, Inc<br>4.\u00a0Mr. Rui\u202fFaria, Executive Director of Angola Cables\u00a0<br>5. Mr. Vincent Lemaire, VP Special Projects of Alcatel Submarine Networks\u00a0<br><br>Moderator: Mr. John Wrottesley,\u00a0Operations Manager, International Cable Protection Committee\u00a0                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n                                        <li>\n        <div class=\"ituCard alt\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                <div class=\"content\">\n                     <strong>19:30 Gala Dinner<\/strong><br>(open to all Summit participants)<br><br>Kindly remember to bring and wear your Summit badge, as it will be required for entry to the Gala Dinner<br><br><strong>Dress code:<\/strong> Business\/Formal.<br><br><strong>Gala Dinner Venue:<\/strong> Casa da M\u00fasica.<br><br>Bus transfers will be provided as follows:<br><br>\u2022 <strong>Alf\u00e2ndega do Porto to Casa da M\u00fasica<\/strong>: from 19:00, with the last bus departing at 19:30<br>\u2022 <strong>Casa da M\u00fasica to Alf\u00e2ndega do Porto<\/strong>: from 22:30 to 00:00                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-906f23b0c23be186cda31e167babd3b6\"><strong>Day 2: Tuesday, 3 February 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n    <section>\n        <div class=\"ituContainer grid\">\n            <ul class=\"ituTimeline\" data-span=\"8\">\n                                        <li>\n        <div class=\"ituCard alt\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                <div class=\"content\">\n                    <strong>Registration : 07:30 &#8211; 12:30  <\/strong>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n                                        <li>\n        <div class=\"ituCard alt\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                <div class=\"content\">\n                    <strong>07:30 &#8211; 09:30: Side Event &#8211; Investment Breakfast<\/strong><br><br>Please register to attend by emailing <a href=\"mailto:diginvest@itu.int\">diginvest@itu.int<\/a>.\u00a0<br><br>This breakfast discussion will bring together investors, private sector, and governments to explore innovative solutions and investment approaches to advance digital connectivity in traditionally underserved markets.<br>\u00a0<br><strong>Welcome<\/strong><br>Mr. Tomas Lamanauskas, Deputy Secretary-General, ITU\u00a0<br>\u00a0<br><strong>Opening Remarks<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Prof. Sandra Maximiano, Chairwoman, ANACOM Board of Directors, Portugal\u00a0<br>Mr. Rodney Taylor, Secretary-General, Caribbean Telecommunications Union\u00a0<br>Mr. German Cufre, Practice Manager, Digital Access, World Bank\u00a0<br><br><strong>Featured Speaker<\/strong>\u00a0<br>H.E. Minister Bosun Tijani, Minister, Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria\u00a0<br>\u00a0<br><strong>Tabletop Discussions: Regional Investment Priorities and Key Recommendations<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Participants will network with other stakeholders operating in their region\u00a0to exchange insights on current projects, discuss investment priorities and needs, and identify key actions to accelerate investment. \u00a0<br>\u00a0<br><strong>Closing Remarks<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Mr. Tomas Lamanauskas, Deputy Secretary-General, ITU\u00a0<br>\u00a0<br><strong>Session Moderator<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Mr. Alex Wong, Senior Advisor, Strategic Engagement and Initiatives, Office of the Secretary-General, ITU                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n                                        <li>\n        <div class=\"ituCard alt\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                <div class=\"content\">\n                    <strong>09:30 \u2013 10:45:\u00a0Panel\u00a02\u00a0\u2013 Anticipating and Mitigating Risks Along the Global Subsea Network<\/strong>\u00a0<br><br>Exploring\u00a0improvements\u00a0in cable\u00a0route\u00a0design,\u00a0monitoring\u00a0technologies, and cable protection methodologies.<br><br><strong>Panel: <\/strong><br>1.\u00a0Ms.\u00a0Nonkqubela\u00a0Thathakahle\u00a0Jordan-Dyani, Director-General of Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (South Africa),\u00a0Co-Facilitator WG 2\u00a0<br>2. Mr. Andy Palmer-Felgate, Vice President of North American Submarine Cable Association (NASCA),\u00a0Co-Facilitator WG 2\u00a0<br>3.\u00a0Mr. Sigurd Zhang, Executive Vice President of HMN Tech Co. Ltd.\u00a0\u00a0<br>4.\u00a0Dr. Eduardo Mateo, \u00a0Chief Strategy Officer, Submarine Network Division,\u00a0NEC Corporation\u00a0<br>5.\u00a0Mr. Peter<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Jamieson, Vice Chair European Subsea Cables Association\u00a0(ESCA)\u00a0<br><br>Moderator: Ms. Nadia Krivetz,\u00a0Director of Cable Connectivity and Resilience Centre,  Department of Foreign Affairs &amp; Trade, Australian Government                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n                                        <li>\n        <div class=\"ituCard alt\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                <div class=\"content\">\n                    <strong>10:45\u00a0\u2013 11:15: Coffee Break<\/strong><br><br>           Despachantes\u00a0room\u00a0                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n                                        <li>\n        <div class=\"ituCard alt\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                <div class=\"content\">\n                    <strong>11:15\u00a0\u2013 12:30:\u00a0Panel\u00a03\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Legal and Regulatory\u00a0Tools to Reduce Risks and Strengthen Resilience<\/strong>\u00a0<br>\u00a0<br>Examining how legal and regulatory approaches at international and national levels can reduce risks and bolster the resilience of submarine cable systems.\u00a0<br><br><strong>Panel: <\/strong><br>1.\u00a0Mr. Ng Cher Pong, Chief Executive Officer (IMDA,\u00a0Singapore)\u00a0<br>2.\u00a0Mr. Gustavo Borges, Executive Superintendent,\u00a0Anatel\u00a0&#8211; National Telecommunications Agency (Brazil)\u00a0<br>3.\u00a0Mr. Philip\u00a0Marnick, General Director of TRA Bahrain\u00a0<br>4.\u00a0Mr. Johannes Theiss, Head of Sector, Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG CNECT), European Commission<br>5.\u00a0\u00a0Leonilde Tatiana, CEO,Presidente\u00a0do\u00a0Conselho\u00a0de\u00a0Administra\u00e7\u00e3o\u00a0de\u00a0ARME\u00a0(Ag\u00eancia\u00a0Reguladora\u00a0Multissetorial\u00a0da\u00a0Economia\u00a0de Cabo Verde)<br><br>Moderator: Mr. Augusto Fragoso, Director of ANACOM\u2019s Directorate-General for Information and Innovation (Portugal).<br>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n                                        <li>\n        <div class=\"ituCard alt\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                <div class=\"content\">\n                    <strong>12:30 \u2013 14:30: Lunch<\/strong><br>(Open to all summit participants &#8211; Despachantes\u00a0room\u00a0)\u00a0<br>\u00a0                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n                                        <li>\n        <div class=\"ituCard alt\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                <div class=\"content\">\n                    <strong>14:30 \u2013 15:45:\u00a0Panel\u00a04\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Resilient Subsea Infrastructure for Underserved Regions<\/strong>\u00a0<br>\u00a0<br>Making the economic case for submarine cables in underserved regions\u00a0 and Identifying\u00a0opportunities and resources to support connectivity<br><br><strong>Panel: <\/strong><br>1.\u00a0Mr.\u00a0German\u00a0Cufr\u00e9, Global Manager World Bank Group Digital Access, Co-Facilitator WG 3\u00a0(Alternate)\u00a0<br>2.\u00a0Mr. Rodney Taylor, Secretary-General &#8211; Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), Co-Facilitator WG 3\u00a0<br>3.\u00a0H.E. Mr. Rudra Narayan Palai, Member (Technology), Digital Communications Commission, Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, Government of India.<br>4. Professor Manuel\u00a0Cabugueira, Anacom\u00a0Board Member (Portugal)<br>5.\u00a0Mr.Syed Mohammad Shaharyar Jawaid, Senior ICT Specialist,\u00a0Islamic Development Bank\u00a0<br>6. Ms.Lauren Bieniek, ITU Giga Program Officer, Development Finance<br><br>Moderator: Mr. Aliyu Yusuf\u00a0Aboki, Executive Secretary of West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA)<br>\u00a0                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n                                        <li>\n        <div class=\"ituCard alt\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                <div class=\"content\">\n                    <strong>15:45\u00a0\u2013 16:15: Closing Session<\/strong>\u00a0<br><br><strong>Closing\u00a0Session:<\/strong>\u00a0Key Takeaways.\u00a0Mr.\u00a0Tomas\u00a0Lamanauskas\u00a0and\u00a0Mr. John Wrottesley<br>\u00a0<br><strong>Call to Action:<\/strong>\u00a0H.E. Minister Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Nigeria\u00a0\u00a0<br>\u00a0<br><strong>Closing Remarks &#8211; Summit Declaration:<\/strong> Prof. Sandra Maximiano, Chairwoman of ANACOM\u2019s Board of Directors, Portugal                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n                                        <li>\n        <div class=\"ituCard alt\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                <div class=\"content\">\n                    <strong>16:15\u00a0:  Networking and Coffee<\/strong><br><br>         Despachantes\u00a0room\u00a0\u00a0                 <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Agenda (Porto Summit 2026) Day 0: Sunday, 1 February 2026 Day 1: Monday, 2 February 2026 Day 2: Tuesday, 3 February 2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":201,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-210","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/digital-resilience\/submarine-cables\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/210","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/digital-resilience\/submarine-cables\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/digital-resilience\/submarine-cables\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/digital-resilience\/submarine-cables\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/digital-resilience\/submarine-cables\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=210"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/digital-resilience\/submarine-cables\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/210\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/digital-resilience\/submarine-cables\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/201"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/digital-resilience\/submarine-cables\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=210"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}