Atlantic Convergence:
Shaping the Future of Atlantic Digital Infrastructure
A new ecosystem is unfolding around the Atlantic Ocean, reshaping global data flows and influencing the geostrategy of Ocean-bordering nations. Atlantic Convergence serves as the nexus where Africa, Europe, and North and South America converge to craft a shared and interconnected future.
More than just an event, Atlantic Convergence stands as a unique forum for enterprises, institutions, and providers within the Atlantic digital infrastructure value chain to engage in discussions and foster collaboration.
Atlantic Convergence is proudly presented as an independent and inclusive initiative by DE-CIX, the world’s foremost provider of interconnection services and operator of Cloud & Internet Exchanges, in partnership with Altice Wholesale Solutions, the business unit of Altice Portugal responsible for the development and management of services dedicated to the telecommunications industry, present in 5 main regions of the world, AtlasEdge, the leading European Edge platform provider with data centres in 12 countries and counting, Cameroon Telecommunications (CAMTEL), the fully owned state telecom operator, and national lead provider of Carrier, Fixed, and Mobile broadband including ICT & digital solutions, EllaLink, the optical submarine cable linking Europe, Africa, and South America, and Interfiber Networks, the turnkey fiber, IP transit, and aggregation solutions provider for Africa’s Internet connectivity.
Join us as we shape the future of Atlantic digital connectivity.
why you need to join us
stay ahead of the curve
explore the emerging ecosystem around the Atlantic Ocean, where digital transformation and the digital assets of enterprises are reshaping global data flows and uncovering unprecedented opportunities.
Dive into groundbreaking research, insights, and success stories from leading enterprises and renowned industry experts.
discover untapped potential
Explore, uncover, and capitalize on the untapped business opportunities within the Pan-Atlantic digital ecosystem.
connect & collaborate
Engage directly with key stakeholders across the digital infrastructure value chain, as well as enterprises and institutions.
Forge alliances and co-create solutions tailored to the evolving demands of enterprise digital needs.
1st edition speakers
Atlantic Convergence brings you the visionaries and most knowledgeable users and architects of pan-Atlantic digital infrastructure from world renowned enterprises, data centre, submarine cable, and LEO Satellite operators, Cloud service providers, OTTs, Internet Exchanges operators, etc.
Ivo Ivanov
CEO / DE-CIX
Germany
Philippe Dumont
CEO / Ellalink
France
Dr. Daniel S. Hamilton
PRESIDENT / TRANSATLANTIC LEADERSHIP NETWORK
USA
Ana Figueiredo
CEO / Altice Portugal
Portugal
Mohamad Ibrahim
CEO / Interfiber Networks
Republic Democratic of Congo
Cristina Dolan
Prof Columbia University, Board Director NASDAQ; SEALSQ and GRIID / Columbia University
USA
Program & Agenda
Our speakers and agenda will address the following hot topics and questions:
What & Who
drive digital consumption & demand in the Atlantic region?
What are the new requirements
of the pan-Atlantic infrastructure to support enterprise digital transformation and the explosion of digital assets?
How ready
is the pan-Atlantic digital Infrastructure to serve today’s and tomorrow’s enterprise demand? How are we (inter-)connected? Where are the gaps & risks?
How to improve
the connectivity across the Atlantic with better access, performance, security and resilience to serve the digital needs of the billions of people and businesses in the countries on the Atlantic?
venue
21-23 october 2025
Pátio da Galé – Lisbon, Portugal
A strategic interconnection hub in the global internet landscape
Lisbon, Portugal, stands as a pivotal player in the contemporary global Internet landscape, offering convenient access to Europe and, Africa, and notably, enjoying favourable proximity to both North and South America. It serves as a formidable point of convergence for all continents bordering the Atlantic Ocean.
address
Praça do Comércio nº 10
(10-12-14), 1100-148 Lisbon
Tickets
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Portugal: a global interconnection hub, a gateway to Europe,
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FACT SHEET
32 Countries Launch the partnership for Atlantic Cooperation
EU’s GLOBAL GATEWAY
Africa under a new spotlight
GLOBAL GATEWAY
European Commission (europa.eu)
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Albania
Angola
Argentina
Austria
Belgium
Brazil
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Colombia
Congo (DRC)
Côte d’Ivoire
Cyprus
Denmark
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Estonia
Finland
France
Gabon
Germany
Greece
Greenland
Guyana
Iceland
Iran
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Jordan
Kenya
Kosovo
Lebanon
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Mexico
Morocco
Norway
Nigeria
Poland
Portugal
Republic of the Congo
Romania
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Singapore
Slovenia
South Africa
Somalia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
The Netherlands
Tunisia
UAE
United Kingdom
United States
Albania
Angola
Argentina
Austria
Belgium
Brazil
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Colombia
Congo (DRC)
Côte d’Ivoire
Cyprus
Denmark
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Finland
France
Gabon
Germany
Greece
Greenland
Guyana
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Jordan
Kenya
Kosovo
Lebanon
Lithuania
Mexico
Morocco
Namibia
Nigeria
Portugal
Romania
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Singapore
Slovenia
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
The Netherlands
UAE
United Kingdom
United States