Panel Discussion: Critical infrastructure, critical maintenance - resolving subsea supply chain & permitting obstacles

Submarine cables are critical to global communications, and yet these large-scale projects, which can significantly improve economic opportunities and digital inclusion, still struggle to obtain necessary deployment and maintenance permits, coupled with the existing backlog of cable repairs and high cost of insurance. Panellists will discuss solutions to mitigate the risks, how partnerships and dialogue with regulators can break through red tape, and how to resolve supply chain liabilities.