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Tony Rossabi

Chief Executive Officer, OCOLO

Tony Rossabi is Founder and Managing Member of OCOLO, a unique and innovative marketplace for data centers. Tony is the former CEO and a Board Member of Recovery Point Systems (RPS), a provider of data center and recovery services. Tony is an Independent director for Connectbase, Vantage Data Centers, 1623 Farnam, C-Connex, and Contract Leasing Corporation.

With more than 25 years of experience driving growth and innovation for technology and telecommunications enterprises, Tony has guided several companies to successful turnarounds and exits. Prior to RPS, Tony worked for TierPoint as Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, where he was responsible for overseeing revenue growth, managing the daily operations of TierPoint’s national sales organization, and devising the company’s strategic plan. He was part of the 3-person executive team that raised $325 million to drive the company’s growth. Prior to TierPoint, Tony served as Managing Director for Digital Realty Trust’s colocation and connectivity business unit, and earlier was Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Strategy for Telx Group, Inc. (acquired by DRT). In 2015, Tony was part of the executive team that sold the business to Digital Realty Trust for $1.98 billion, realizing a 43% IRR.

Tony supports several organizations as a member of non-profit Boards, including the Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC) and the Board of Surgeons Overseas. Past Corporate Board roles: PCTEL formerly listed on NASDAQ (acquired in December 2023), National Express Wash, and Qarbon Technology.

Tony holds BA, MBA, and Juris Doctor (JD) degrees.

Sean Bergin

Co-Founder & President
APTelecom

Sean Bergin has been instrumental in building APTelecom into a globally recognized leader in telecom and fiber consulting, elevating from a start-up business to an award-winning global organization which has generated over $250 million in sales for clients.

Sean has significant management experience at both national and international levels at Telstra, BT, and Hutchison. Sean has covered, lived, and resided in a multitude of primary and emerging markets across Asia, the Middle East, Australia, and Europe. Along with APTelecom Co-Founder and CEO Eric Handa, Sean has generated over half a billion dollars in sales for clients throughout his career.

Sean is also a member of the Board of Governors for the Pacific Telecommunications Council.

Paul Abfalter

Chief Strategy & Revenue Officer
Global Cloud Xchange

Paul is based in Asia and leads a sales, strategy, and business development team accountable for GCX’s wholesale business globally.

Prior to GCX, Paul led Telstra’s global wholesale business for a decade, more than tripling its EBITDA through several new subsea builds, the acquisition and the integration of Pacnet, the restructure of the Reach joint venture, and re-entering India and Southeast Asia. In mobiles, he was also one of the key leaders on the transformation and sale of HK mobile carrier CSL and the Digicel Pacific acquisition.

Gary Kim

Principal
IP Carrier

Gary Kim is a communications industry analyst of 35 years, ranked power influencers in mobile and among the top 10 telecom thought leaders.

He has consulted for a number of industry suppliers, service providers, and channel partner organizations globally. Nearly all his consulting work has been for companies in competitive parts of the digital infrastructure market (cable TV, competitive local exchange carriers, bandwidth suppliers, channel partners, independent Internet service providers, and mobile service providers).

He provided analysis of markets for France Telecom, Sprint, Cablevision Systems, TDS Telecom, Korean Broadcasting System, Nortel, Adva, several access technology firms and service providers, CableLabs, Pennsylvania Cable TV Association, and several channel organizations, among others.

Eric Handa

CEO & Co-Founder
APTelecom

Eric Handa has built APTelecom into a globally recognized leader in telecom and fiber consulting. Since launching in 2010, Handa has grown APTelecom from a startup business to an award-winning global organization which has generated over $650 million USD in sales for clients. APTelecom has been named the “Sales Team of the Year” by the Global Customer Sales and Service Awards and has won multiple other accolades including: the Silver Award in the Network Products Guide’s 10th Annual 2015 Hot Companies and Best Products Awards, Bronze Winner for the Best in Biz Awards 2015 International, and the Silver Award Winner for the “2022 Fastest-Growing Company EMEA” by the Best in Biz Awards.

Handa has been instrumental in helping APTelecom achieve scale on a global level. APTelecom’s client reach now covers every continent across the globe, and Handa has visited more than 50 countries to support clients across the world. Under Handa’s leadership, APTelecom has also developed a culture of giving back, and established its signature “State of Subsea” series, which is a 501c charity organization whose proceeds are donated to select global non-profit organizations.

Darren Griffiths

Head of Marine Maintenance
OMS Group

Darren currently holds the position of Head of Marine Maintenance within Optic Marine Group leading the Marine Maintenance portfolio across the fleet, spanning the Atlantic, SE Asian, and Pacific regions. Having experience in both commercial and operational positions across his initial time working for Alcatel Submarine Networks, and now with Optic Marine Group, Darren brings invaluable knowledge and experience of working and cultural relationships within the various regions and understands the difficulties the industry faces in each of these areas. Darren is driven to improve cable resilience, protection, and improved techniques to

support efficient repair durations and resolutions for customers. Darren enjoys mentoring and guiding new members in the industry to reach their potential and gain exposure, whilst supporting new members to bring in fresh new ideas and directions which can be beneficial for all.

Via Satellite is the leading global satellite magazine, providing expert business analysis and technical insights into the satellite, telecom, wireless and space industries. The readers of Via Satellite are provided with timely and valuable editorial, essential in remaining competitive and profitable in the global satellite marketplace. Coverage includes current and evolving applications, infrastructure issues, technology, business and regulatory developments worldwide. For more information on our products and to sign up for free trial subscriptions go to www.satellitetoday.com/via

Telecom Review Asia Pacific has gained a stellar reputation for guaranteeing quality content, offering reliable information and addressing the most trending topics in the region. It is today a pioneer and leader in the ICT media industry. Its weekly e-newsletters have the highest opening rate and the most influence in the ICT industry making it an influential media tool. Telecom Review Asia Pacific also publishes bi-monthly digital flipping magazines and organizes virtual panels and webinars.

Telecom Review Americas provides in-depth coverage of the latest ICT trends in the North, Centre, and South of the Americas with its up-to-date content including industry breaking news, exclusive interviews with C-levels, opinion articles, and event coverages, all relayed on its website, social media accounts, e-newsletters and flipping e-magazine.

Submarine Telecoms Forum is the submarine cable industry’s first electronic, dedicated magazine, RSS Feed, streaming video service, and the platform for discourse on submarine telecom cable and network operations, and our authors and advertisers enjoy unequaled market visibility. SubTel Forum is free to its 60,000+ readers in 115 countries.

Celebrating over 16 years of success, JSA is the preeminent provider of Public Relations, Account-Based Marketing (ABM), Lead Nurturing, and Event Planning services to the telecom, data center, and tech industries. Our success is attributed to our skilled JSA team, innovative tools, and established media and industry relationships. Combined, these allow us to deliver the industry’s gold standard in content creation, media outreach, digital marketing, and brand strategy services available.

InterGlobix Magazine is the first magazine of its kind focused on Data Centers, Connectivity, Luxury and Lifestyle. An ode to the data center industry, it recognizes the key shapers behind this relatively young industry. It delves deep into the lifestyle of the most successful industry personalities providing our readers their personal stories. An indispensable guide for industry enthusiasts with a unique blend of industry experts’ opinions, datacenter technology innovations, subsea-terrestrial fiber sectors and lifestyle elements.

iMiller Public Relations (iMPR) is a leading international public relations consultancy specializing in the global digital infrastructure industry. Our comprehensive services, including strategic communications, messaging strategy, and content marketing, have consistently delivered game-changing results for telecom and technology companies, collectively representing over $100 billion in annual revenue.

Visit www.imillerpr.com to elevate your brand’s visibility and drive engagement.

Data Centre News Asia

The Data Center POST provides a comprehensive view of the digital infrastructure landscape, delivering industry insights into the global data center ecosystem. As the industry’s only peer-contributed and online publication, we offer relevant information from developers, managers, providers, investors, and trendsetters worldwide. Data Center POST works hard to get the most current information and thought-provoking ideas most apt to add relevance to the success of the data center industry.

Stay informed, visit www.datacenterpost.com.

CommsUpdate is TeleGeography’s free daily summary of major telecom news stories worldwide delivered by email, Twitter, and via commsupdate.com. CommsUpdate is designed for busy telecommunications executives and decision-makers who need an at-a-glance summary of the top news of the day.

You can subscribe for free here.

SubOptic is an industry-lead and driven association. Focused on the fiber-optic subsea ecosystem, SubOptic is working to effectuate vital advancement, education, and collaboration across the greater global communications infrastructure industry. By creating and driving participation across working groups, forums, conferences, and educational partnerships to aid in overall industry workforce development and sustainability, SubOptic delivers critical avenues for the alignment, improvement, and future of the subsea industry.

The Nomad Futurist Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to demystifying digital infrastructure and the technologies shaping our daily lives. We aim to inspire and empower the next generation by exposing them to the systems powering the digital world. In partnership with educators, NGOs, and nonprofits, we launch global programs focused on underserved communities—promoting diversity, inclusion, and new career pathways through education and awareness.

Founded in 2000, Capacity Media is an essential source of news and events in today’s telecommunications wholesale carrier and service provider marketplace and focuses on the critical business issues that carriers face in the rapidly changing telecoms market.

Through its portfolio of Capacity magazine and 24 large scale global events including Capacity Europe, International Telecoms Week (ITW), the Global Carrier Awards as well as networking receptions, carrier directories and an online news source, Capacity Media is a vital source of business intelligence for the global carrier industry.

APSCC is a non-profit international association representing all sectors of the satellite and space-related industries. At the forefront of shaping the future of the satellite and space industries, APSCC offers a collective voice for the industry in Asia and the Pacific, provides a forum for discussing key issues, and produces and distributes industry news and information.

For more information, please visit www.apscc.or.kr and www.apsccsat.com.

ACC is Asia’s most sought-after telco and ICT event, bringing together the world’s leading telco operators, technology providers, and industry pioneers. For 21 years, ACC has served as a dynamic platform for collaboration — driving innovation, forging strategic partnerships, and shaping the future of connectivity.

https://www.acconference.events/

AdaniConneX is a joint venture between Adani Group (India’s largest private infrastructure and energy provider) and EdgeConneX (world’s largest private data center operator) to empower digital India with a 1 GW of data center capacity over the next decade.

https://www.adaniconnex.com/

Paul Hastings LLP is an international law firm of 22 offices linking the world’s leading financial and commercial centers. With over 35 practitioners, our Telecommunications, Media and Technology Practice covers all subsectors with broad expertise: structuring and financing projects; regulatory counseling and advocacy (local, national and international); commercial transactions; regulatory and corporate compliance; and legislative representation before domestic and international forums. The scope of our Practice is international, and it is expanding.

For more information, please visit www.paulhastings.com

Since 1985, the World Teleport Association (WTA) has been the only trade association that focuses on the business of satellite communications from the ground up. At the core of its membership are the world’s most innovative operators of teleports, from independents to multinationals, niche service providers to global hybrid carriers.

TeleGeography is a telecommunications data provider known for independent analysis. Their research is vital to telecom service providers, large enterprises, government agencies, and other research firms. TeleGeography data is collected and analyzed by experts with decades of experience. Their unique, unbiased perspective helps TeleGeography users manage submarine cable investments, design cloud-based networks, research international markets, and benchmark their services against competitors. Telecom intelligence starts here.

Telecoms World Asia is the premier conference focused entirely on digital solutions and services for Asian Telcos.

An incredible line-up of over 140 Asian telecom leaders is being curated to discuss and debate the future of telco networks, 5G roll out progress, the digitization of customer services/processes and much, much more.

Meet your market at Telecoms World Asia 2025.

For more information on how you can be part of the event, visit www.terrapinn.com/TWAPARTNERS

Get ready for inspirational keynotes, lively and thought-provoking debates, and new ideas and new connections to help grow your business at the world’s largest annual gathering of the global subsea communications community, Submarine Networks World.

In 2025, we’re bringing you our best event ever with 1,000+ subsea communications leaders and over 130 speakers. We’ve expanded our agenda and we’re upping the ante with the networking opportunities, to make sure you can make the most of your time out of the office. Get ready for inspirational keynotes, lively and thought-provoking debates and, of course, new ideas and connections.

For more information on how you can be part of the event, visit www.terrapinn.com/SNWPARTNERS

International Telecommunications Society (ITS) is an association of professionals in the evolving communications sector, including telephony, computing, Internet, broadcasting, content (media) and related industries. Our goal is to provide a forum where people can meet to identify developing business and regulatory issues and share new findings, public policy ideas and research methodologies.

What began as a book featuring the voices, stories, and perspectives of leading decision-makers in the data center and network infrastructure industry has inspired a global sustainability movement. Greener Data provides multiple, inclusive ways to enable change. Join us as we raise awareness, educate, share real-world examples, pledge our commitment and work together to heal this world and provide a lasting legacy for our children.

Asia Interconnect World 2025 is a premier event uniting the full connectivity infrastructure ecosystem, including Peering and Interconnection, Subsea Networks, and Data Centers, with connectivity leaders from across Asia. This exclusive gathering will bring together over 500 senior decision-makers from the connectivity infrastructure industries, providing a unique opportunity to partner, innovate, and network in the vibrant setting of Tokyo, Japan on June 5, 2025.

Registration and sponsorship opportunities are now open! Secure your spot and learn more: https://interconnectworld.com/events/interconnect-world-2025-asia/

APTelecom is a leading facilities-based telecom consulting company and service provider specializing in global connectivity, cloud solutions and emerging market advisory-based solutions. APTelecom combines superior quality, cost-competitive telecom products with strategic advisory and cloud solutions. APTelecom improves networks, facilitates growth, and manages change for its clients in the call center, security services, and data center space. APTelecom differentiates itself through quality, integrity, and innovation across their entire suite of products and services in emerging markets.

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4-5 September 2025
Washington, D.C.

18 — 21 January 2026
Honolulu, Hawaii

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Fmr. U.S. Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace & Digital Policy

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Washington, D.C.

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