Responsible for carrying over 99% of international data traffic, these cables are a critical—though often invisible—component of the world’s digital infrastructure. With hundreds of disruptions reported each year, protecting this interconnected system is essential to ensuring uninterrupted global communications, economic stability, and the delivery of essential services.
Organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC), and hosted by the Government of Portugal, the 2026 Summit will focus on driving practical solutions to strengthen the resilience of submarine telecommunications cables.
Event: International Summit on Submarine Cable Resilience 2026
Dates: February 2 and 3, 2026
Schedule:
Day 1 (February 2): 2:00 PM–5:30 PM CET
Day 2 (February 3): 9:30 AM–5:00 PM CET
Venue: Alfândega do Porto – Congress Centre (Porto, Portugal)
Livestream: Available here .
Building on the 2025 Summit held in Abuja, Nigeria, the International Summit on Submarine Cable Resilience 2026 will feature high-level discussions and expert panels on key topics, including accelerating cable repairs, improving risk mitigation, strengthening regulatory frameworks, and supporting underserved regions.
