Mini-Conference on Undersea Cables

John Lukacs Lounge, Ludovika Campus, National University of Public Service, Budapest

1 October 2025 | 17:00–19:00

Language: Hungarian

In recent years, geopolitical developments have highlighted the vital role of safeguarding undersea cables. These cables form the backbone of global telecommunications, carrying the vast majority of international data traffic. Their protection, resilience, and regulation have become central issues in both security policy and international law.

Our mini-conference brings together Hungarian experts to explore the history, technical aspects, security challenges, and legal frameworks surrounding undersea cables, aiming to shed light on the timely challenges facing this critical infrastructure.

Speakers

Dr. István Bartolits – Telecommunications Expert at NMHH, Researcher in communication history, HTE

Dóra Kovács – Technical Analyst at the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH)

Dr. Krisztina Tilinger – Research fellow at the Institute of Aerospace and Telecommunications Law, PhD Candidate at Széchenyi István University

Dr. Tamás Balogh – International lawyer, Legal Expert in European Union, social security and monument protection law, Shipwreck Researcher, maritime history writer, President of the Maritime History Association of the Hungarian Society for the Dissemination of Science, scientific vice-president of the Hungarian Diving Association

Programme

17:00 – 17:10
Welcome Words
Dr. Balázs Bartóki-Gönczy – Director, Institute of Aerospace and Telecommunications Law

17:10 – 17:30
The Heroic Age of Undersea Cables
Dr. István Bartolits – Telecommunications Expert, NMHH, Researcher in communication history, HTE

17:30 – 17:50
Security and Resilience in the World of Undersea Cables
Dóra Kovács – Technical Analyst, NMHH

17:50 – 18:10
The International Legal Regulation of Undersea Cables
Dr. Krisztina Tilinger – Research Fellow, Institute for Telecommunications, Air and Space Law, PhD Candidate, Széchenyi István University

18:10 – 18:30
The Security Policy Relevance of Undersea Cables – A Historical Perspective
Dr. Tamás Balogh – International Lawyer, Legal Expert in EU and Maritime Law, Maritime Historian

18:30 – 19:00
Questions and Answers

This event is open to the public and aims to foster dialogue on how Hungary and the international community can respond to the strategic, legal, and security challenges associated with undersea cables.

Registration