PTC’27 Internship Program

Gain Hands-On Experience at PTC’27

PTC is introducing a paid internship program for 21+ undergraduate seniors, graduate students, or recent graduates interested in digital infrastructure, telecommunications, and the global ICT industry.

Open to global applicants.

Where

Honolulu

Needed Onsite

Wednesday, 13 January to Friday, 22 January

Includes

Stipend + round trip airfare to Honolulu, and rooms

Who

21+ undergraduate seniors, graduate students, or recent graduates

Age Requirement

Must be 21 and over to apply

Open To

Accepting applicants globally

The Internship

Based in Honolulu during the PTC Annual Conference in January 2027, interns will gain hands-on experience supporting on-site operations, evaluating conference sessions, and contributing to post-conference reports while engaging with industry leaders from around the world.

The internship includes travel, hotel, and a stipend, with compensation based on experience. A professional reference is available upon successful completion.

Interested in applying? Explore the position details and qualifications below.

Open to global applicants.

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Internship Description

Annual Conference Internship

Position Reports To

Operations/Floor Managers/Conferences & Programs departments

Division

Annual Conference

Basic Function of the Position

Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC) is seeking motivated and detail‑oriented interns to support conference programming and session evaluation for the PTC Annual Conference in Honolulu in January—one of the world’s premier gatherings of leaders in digital infrastructure, telecommunications, ICT policy, and emerging technologies.

  • Attend assigned conference sessions across multiple formats, including:
    • Center Stage sessions
    • Alaka’i Stage sessions
    • Leadership and Topical Sessions
    • Research and academic presentations
    • Lightning Talks and specialty sessions
  • Evaluate sessions using standardized criteria, including:
    • Audience engagement and retention
    • Topic relevance to industry priorities
    • Speaker effectiveness and balance
    • Session format and structure
  • Capture qualitative insights and on‑site observations
  • Assist Conferences & Programs staff with on‑site coordination as needed
  • Contribute to post‑conference summaries and analytical reports
  • Other duties, including supporting Floor Managers, as assigned

  • 21+ undergraduate seniors, graduate students, or recent graduates
  • Academic background or strong interest in:
    • Telecommunications, ICT policy, business, or international relations
    • Conference/event/meeting planning, operations, logistics

  • Ability to attend multiple sessions per day and produce clear written feedback.
  • Must be able to work independently, as well as part of a team in a positive, flexible, and collaborative manner.
  • Possess a positive, can-do attitude.
  • Superior oral and written communication skills required.
  • Ability to provide exceptional customer service.
  • Extreme attention to accuracy and detail.
  • Work effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
  • Maintain confidentiality and handle information with sensitivity.

  • This position requires overtime and extended stay on-site the week leading up to and of the Annual Conference in Honolulu in January.
  • This position is a paid internship based on experience; travel, housing, and stipend will be provided.
  • The position offers meaningful, hands-on conference experience; exposure to global leadership.
  • Professional reference is available upon successful completion.

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