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Cable Next-Gen Technologies & Strategies
March 24-26, 2026
Denver, CO

DoubleTree by Hilton Denver Tech Center

Francisco Sant’Anna
Industry Marketing Director at Ciena
Speaker

Profile

Francisco Sant’Anna is Industry Marketing Director at Ciena. His global responsibilities in this role involve providing market analysis and research on artificial intelligence.


With 25 years of experience in the tech/telecom industry, Francisco has had various leadership roles in service providers, leading engineering, enterprise business units, and product marketing organizations in various capacities.


Francisco holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical and telecommunications engineering and a master's degree in communications systems from the Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro. He also earned his MBA from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. He currently resides in Toronto, Ontario.

Agenda Sessions

  • AI and Data Center Keynote: Networks for AI and Data Center Expansion - New Revenue Opportunities

    2:10pm