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International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit 2026, Porto, Portugal, 2–3 February 2026 Panel 2 – Anticipating and Mitigating Risks Along the Global Subsea Network Exploring improvements in cable route design, monitoring technologies, and cable protection methodologies. Panel: 1. Ms. Nonkqubela Thathakahle Jordan-Dyani, Director-General of Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (South Africa), Co-Facilitator WG 2 2. Mr. Andy Palmer-Felgate, Vice President of North American Submarine Cable Association (NASCA), Co-Facilitator WG 2 3. Mr. Sigurd Zhang, Executive Vice President of HMN Tech Co. Ltd. 4. Dr. Eduardo Mateo, Chief Strategy Officer, Submarine Network Division, NEC Corporation 5. Mr. Peter Jamieson, Vice Chair European Subsea Cables Association (ESCA) Moderator: Ms. Nadia Krivetz, Director of Cable Connectivity and Resilience Centre, Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade, Australian Government The International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit 2026 features high-level sessions, and expert panels, with interactive discussions aimed at enhancing the resilience of this vital infrastructure. The event offers a unique platform for Member States and stakeholders to share experiences, explore innovative solutions, and help in collaboratively shaping strategies to bolster the resilience of global connectivity infrastructure. #PortoCableSummit