Panel discussion - How are operators ensuring resilience and rapid recovery in the face of worsening natural disasters?

The 2024 hurricane season is predicted to be severe and sits within a landscape of climate change, causing worsening natural disasters. Connectivity and digital infrastructure are vital to recovery efforts, and the economic impacts of damaged infrastructure are severe. This session will discuss:

• How operators are hardening existing infrastructure from landing stations to data centres
• The role of satellite connectivity in supporting recovery efforts and supporting connectivity in the face of cable cuts
• How the risk of worsening climate effects is impacting the business case for digital infrastructure