PTC’DC 2025 was a tremendous success, bringing together several hundred digital infrastructure, policy, government, finance, and technology leaders from around the globe to connect, collaborate, and explore the latest industry trends. Over the course of the conference, participants engaged in rich discussions on emerging technologies, market evolution, and the forces shaping the sector today.
Session Highlights & Key Themes
PTC’DC sessions tackled the key forces shaping the digital infrastructure industry, including the rapid rise of AI, energy and sustainability challenges, private equity’s role in infrastructure growth, and the evolving landscape of global connectivity. Discussions explored the future of trade, the balance between satellite and submarine cable solutions, and strategies for collaboration across sectors and regions. Fireside chats, panel discussions, and open forums provided attendees with actionable insights and ignited dynamic conversations on innovation, investment, and policy in the global digital infrastructure ecosystem.
Featured Speakers
The event showcased an impressive lineup of speakers, including leading executives, government officials, and technology innovators. Highlights included insights from Randy Brouckman, CEO of EdgeConneX; Seth Center, Former Acting Special Envoy for Critical and Emerging Technology at the U.S. Department of State; Raj Mirpuri, Vice President of Enterprise & Cloud Sales at NVIDIA; Marc Ganzi, CEO of DigitalBridge; Andy Power, President & CEO of Digital Realty; Steve Smith, CEO of Zayo; Mohamed Nasr, CEO & Managing Director of Telecom Egypt; Vint Cerf, Vice President and Chief Internet Evangelist at Google; Lynn Smullen, Senior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Pursuits, Oracle; and more.
Government leaders such as Joseph Alm, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Economic Security at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Takuo Imagawa, Vice Minister of International Affairs at Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), also contributed their perspectives.
Together, these leaders explored critical topics shaping the industry—from AI adoption and global market trends to connectivity, infrastructure investment, and the evolving role of technology in driving international cooperation.
Exclusive Networking Opportunities
PTC’DC offered attendees many unique opportunities to build meaningful connections. Both the Welcome Reception and Executive Networking Breakfast were well attended, sparking hundreds of new professional relationships and fostering collaboration across the industry. Attendees also benefited from the PTC’DC Mobile App, which made it easy to connect and engage with fellow participants throughout the event. By bringing industry leaders together in many ways, PTC’DC proved itself a premier forum for industry networking—setting the stage for even more meaningful connections to be made at PTC’26.
New Highlights at PTC’DC
This year, the conference introduced several exciting, featured highlights, including:
- Wednesday Evening Reception:
Held in cooperation with the Embassy of Japan and Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), the reception featured remarks from Japanese government and industry representatives, highlighting the future of data centers and related activities in Japan. - PTC Workshop 101 – Understanding Data Centers & Submarine Cables:
PTC hosted a specialized workshop designed to introduce U.S. Government participants to the foundational elements of digital infrastructure—specifically, data centers and submarine cables. With these critical subsectors playing an increasingly strategic role in global connectivity, economic development, and geopolitics, the workshop provided attendees with a clear and accessible overview of the technologies, market dynamics, and policy considerations shaping today’s digital infrastructure ecosystem. This workshop not only strengthened understanding of key industry concepts but also fostered meaningful dialogue between government and industry stakeholders. - Fireside Chats with Industry Leaders:
Candid conversations with top executives provided attendees with firsthand perspectives on emerging trends, strategic decision-making, and effective leadership. These intimate sessions offered the unique opportunity to hear personal insights, lessons learned, and forward-looking views that aren’t typically available in traditional panel discussions, helping attendees gain practical takeaways to apply in their own organizations. - Open Forum:
The conference concluded with an interactive discussion where attendees actively engaged with government and industry leaders to share insights, challenges, and innovative ideas. This forum created a collaborative environment that encouraged knowledge exchange and problem-solving, giving participants actionable strategies and a deeper understanding of the forces shaping the digital infrastructure landscape.
PTC’DC reaffirmed its role as a premier mid-year gathering for the digital infrastructure community, bringing together tech innovators and decision-makers alongside government and policy leaders. The conference provided attendees with both actionable insights and invaluable networking opportunities. With a combination of thought leadership, innovation, and collaboration, PTC’DC set the stage for continued growth and transformation in the industry.
Relive the highlights under PTC‘DC Rewind: session videos, photos, and more.
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