In a rapidly shifting geopolitical and economic landscape, resilient and high-performance
infrastructure has become vital. Connectivity now underpins globalisation, with digital trade and
data flows as critical as physical ones. Hybrid corridors – combining terrestrial and submarine
networks – equipped with cutting-edge technology are emerging as key drivers of economic
integration, innovation, and strategic cooperation. In this context, diversifying infrastructure
networks, balancing cost-efficiency with redundancy, and advancing international standards and
regulatory frameworks are crucial steps to strengthen the resilience and security of global
connectivity. Equally important is ensuring adequate and coordinated financing, which requires
stronger synergies between public institutions and private actors. The Mediterranean, positioned
between Europe, Africa, and Asia, is at the centre of this transformation. As a natural gateway for
intercontinental data flows, it plays a crucial role in enabling next-generation digital connectivity,
laying the foundation for the digital economies of tomorrow.
This Forum will explore how digital corridors are reshaping the strategic landscape, especially in
light of initiatives such as the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC), the European Union’s
Global Gateway, and the Italy’s Mattei Plan for Africa. It will bring together public institutions,
international organisations, private sector leaders, and experts to discuss how to position the
Mediterranean as a central hub in this emerging digital axis