The Polar Connect Initiative: A Key Topic at the PTC25 Conference

On January 19th–22nd, the Polar Connect team, in collaboration with NORDUnet, attended the Pacific Telecommunications Council’s (PTC) annual conference in Honolulu, Hawai‘i.

This conference focuses on advancements in global communications infrastructure, bringing together industry leaders to explore innovations in undersea cable networks, regional connectivity, and the future of global communications infrastructure.

One notable session was the PTC25 Submarine Cable Panel: “Around the World Update”, which offered valuable insights into the progress and challenges faced by undersea cable networks. A major focus during the panel discussions and stakeholder meetings was the Polar Connect initiative and the North Pole Fiber project.

In summary, the PTC25 Conference provided extensive opportunities to engage with key stakeholders, fostering discussions on collaboration and investment in groundbreaking efforts like Polar Connect and North Pole Fiber.

Read more about the experience at NORDUnet’s website

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Per Nihlén

Organisation: Sunet, Swedish Research Council
Title: Chair of the Polar Connect Advisory Board and Chief Technology Officer and Inventory

Per is the Chair of the Polar Connect Advisory Board . He serves as Head of Unit at  the Swedish Research Council, where he leads the development and operation of Sweden’s national infrastructure for research and education in networking and digital communication. With over three decades of experience in digital infrastructure and public-sector innovation, Per leadership has been instrumental in advancing high-capacity networks that support research collaboration, data-intensive science, and education across the Nordic region. Per is also Chair of the Board of the Foundation for the Development of Telematics, a grant-making foundation that supports the advancement of high-performance digital infrastructure in Sweden. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Netnod, representing the foundation as owner and contributing to the governance of Sweden’s critical internet infrastructure. Per has been a trusted advisor to government agencies, research institutions, and international collaborations.

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