Subsea Cable Insurance Conference & Workshop 2026
20/05/2026, 08:30 (GMT) Add To Calendar
Hilton London Canary Wharf
Registration for this event will open shortly. To be advised when tickets go on sale, please e-mail events@theguh.co.uk.
Following the success of previous editions, Global Underwater Hub’s popular Subsea Cable Insurance Conference & Workshop returns for its 2026 on Wednesday, 20 May in London. Once again, the event will take place at the London Hilton Canary Wharf in the heart of the UK capital’s central business district.
This one-day conference brings together representatives of the offshore renewable energy supply chain to discuss subsea cables and their insurability, two subjects of growing importance not just in the United Kingdom, but across Europe and internationally.
Now in its fourth year, the event will bring together representatives of the extensive underwater supply chain, including those working in subsea cabling, offshore renewable energy and cable insurance. Delegates will discuss how industry can collectively increase the reliability of subsea cables, enhance industry standards, minimise downtime, reduce risk and cost, and improve insurability.
Previous editions of the conference have driven debate and discussion on this important subject and led to Global Underwater Hub establishing the UK Subsea Cable System Forum in early 2025, underlining its commitment to this area and the wider field of subsea cables.
Call for abstracts
The full event programme is currently being finalised for the Subsea Cable Insurance Conference & Workshop and will be available shortly. A call for abstracts is open, offering companies and individuals with expertise in this field an opportunity to showcase their knowledge and experience of this important subject which is critical to offshore renewable energy production and energy security.
Submissions of between 200 and 300 words are invited on the following themes:
- Failure modes – physical or electrical
- Interventions
- Monitoring
- Insurance
The deadline for submitting an abstract is Friday, 03 April at 15:00, with all proposals submitted via our online form using the link below.
Why attend
With billions of dollars of investment in offshore wind planned around the world in the coming decades and offshore wind power’s subsequent key role in contributing to global carbon emission targets, ensuring the reliability of subsea cables is critical.
With billions of dollars of investment in offshore wind planned around the world in the coming decades and offshore wind power’s subsequent key role in contributing to global carbon emission targets, ensuring the reliability of subsea cables is critical.
This conference will explore the main causes of cable failure, discuss the emerging mechanisms that allow repairs to be managed and carried out proactively, and how building a picture of cable health can allow for advanced warning of potential failures. The ultimate aim is to establish a strategy to improve the reliability and insurability of subsea cables.
Increase cable reliability
- Learn how to enhance subsea cable reliability, minimise downtime, and reduce risks and costs through collective industry efforts.
Drive technological advancements
- Stay informed about the latest innovations in dynamic cables and holistic cable monitoring systems.
Influence industry standards
- Contribute to developing industry-wide standards that enhance the quality and reliability of subsea cables.
Subsea Cable Systems Whitepaper
 | In early 2025, Global Underwater Hub published its Subsea Cable Systems Whitepaper that set out the challenges facing the offshore renewable energy sector around the performance and reliability of subsea cables. The document also presents a solution for how the UK can tackle cable performance and reliability, utilising its established track record in the area to become a centre of excellence for subsea cable systems in floating offshore wind. Download a copy |
Booking details
Registration for this event, organised by Global Underwater Hub, are now open, with discounts available for members of both organisations.
Registration for this event, organised by Global Underwater Hub, are now open, with discounts available for members of both organisations.
| GUH members: individual ticket | £450 + VAT | |
| Non-member: individual ticket | £600 + VAT |
Booking for this event is scheduled to close on Friday, May 11 2026, at 12:00noon. However, please note that tickets are limited and may sell out before this date, so we encourage you to secure your place as soon as possible.
Please note that ticket prices on the booking page are inclusive of VAT. For details of our event terms and conditions, click here.
Sponsorship & exhibition opportunities
At the Subsea Cable Insurance Conference & Workshop, Global Underwater Hub is once again offering companies the opportunity to raise their brand awareness through sponsorship and exhibition opportunities.
Sponsoring the event is a high-impact way to boost brand authority and create valuable business opportunities, reaching a highly targeted audience. A range of packages are available.
Within the Quayside Foyer we are offering tabletop exhibition packages, providing companies with the opportunity to showcase their products and services to attendees at this industry event. Further information is available in following pack.
For further information, or to discuss in detail, please contact the GUH events team for more information - events@theguh.co.uk
Venue
The 2026 edition of the Subsea Cable Insurance Conference & Workshop will take place in the Hilton London Canary Wharf Hotel.
The 2026 edition of the Subsea Cable Insurance Conference & Workshop will take place in the Hilton London Canary Wharf Hotel.
Located in the heart of London’s financial area, the hotel is situated close to the Canary Wharf underground stations – five minutes for the Jubilee Line and DLR stations and 10 minutes for the Elizabeth Line station. The DLR Heron Quay and South Quay stations are also within a five-minute walk of the hotel.
 | Hilton London Canary Wharf South Quay Marsh Wall London E14 9SH |
About Global Underwater Hub
Global Underwater Hub is the leading trade and industry development body for the UK’s underwater sectors. A member-led organisation, GUH represents the diverse range of businesses operating across the UK’s £9.4billion underwater industry, facilitating cross-sector collaboration and growth.