An open Internet is the result of technical, economic, and regulatory choices that connect CDNs, interconnection systems, Internet access providers, content, and users. It is an essential foundation for the development of the digital economy and innovation. This panel will discuss how public policy decisions can strengthen this arrangement without undermining the separation between layers. How can Brazil foster and preserve an Open Internet while promoting competition and Internet resilience?

The Internet depends on a data infrastructure layer composed of edge servers and CDNs, which are essential to reducing latency and optimizing transport networks. This infrastructure enables data-intensive applications. What principles should guide public policies and potential regulatory interactions with this optimization infrastructure layer? What are the risks of fee-based models and unnecessary regulation of digital applications?

Brazil occupies a strategic position in the Americas for submarine cable infrastructure and has the potential to become a global reference, helping attract new data centers and establish itself as a key route for global data networks. What is still needed for the Brazilian market to become a reference in submarine cable deployment, maintenance, and repair? How can Brazil convert its strategic position into operational, technical, and regulatory capacity for submarine cables?

The data center market is at the center of attention in the AI era and the digital economy, and Brazil has enormous potential. How should Brazil structure its data center agenda through institutional, tax, energy, and investment policy choices? How can cross-cutting public policies address connectivity, energy, incentives, and long-term regulatory stability to support the country’s development and computing capacity?