Subsea Data Systems Attends AGU '26 in New Orleans

Subsea Data Systems President Dr. Matt Fouch headed to the Big Easy this year for the American Geophysical Union's Fall Meeting, AGU '26, held in New Orleans.

AGU's annual gathering is one of the largest Earth and space science conferences in the world, bringing together tens of thousands of researchers, scientists, and industry professionals. For Matt, it was an excellent opportunity to reconnect with long-time colleagues from across the geoscience community and explore the latest developments at the intersection of oceanography, seismology, and telecommunications infrastructure.

A highlight of the conference was collaborating with Silicon Audio Seismic, a leader in innovative seismic monitoring solutions. Matt spent time with their team reviewing their impressive lineup of seismic systems and discussing how these technologies can complement and enhance subsea data infrastructure. The potential for integrating advanced seismic monitoring capabilities with submarine cable systems opens exciting possibilities for both scientific research and real-time ocean monitoring.

The conversations in New Orleans reinforced the growing convergence between traditional telecommunications infrastructure and environmental sensing. As SMART Cables and multi-purpose ocean observing systems continue to evolve, partnerships with companies like Silicon Audio Seismic will be essential for delivering comprehensive solutions.

Between technical sessions, networking events, and the vibrant atmosphere of New Orleans, AGU '26 proved to be both professionally rewarding and personally enriching. Subsea Data Systems looks forward to continuing these important collaborations as we work toward a more connected and better-monitored ocean.