Young Leaders Panel. Here Come the New Faces of the Digital World.
Sunday, 15 January 2023
14:00-15:15
MPCC, South Pacific 2
Moderator
Isabelle Paradis, President & Founder, HOT TELECOM, Canada
Panelists
Nico Grove, Managing Director & Co-Founder, Kawikani, Kawikani GmbH & Co KG, Germany
Stacie Loidolt, Vice President of Product Management, Aqua Comms, USA
Shannon McMann, Marketing Specialist, Netrality Data Centers, USA
Maxie Reynolds, CEO, Subsea Cloud, USA
Felix Seda, General Manager, NJFX, USA
Hosted by:
PTC Beyond Roundtable – 360° View of the Future Digital Ecosystem
Topics: Subsea, Data Centers, Cloud and Edge, Sustainability, People
Monday, 16 January 2023
15:00-16:00
Rainbow Tower, Rainbow Suite, Ground Floor
C-suite Participants
Andy Bax, Chief Operating Officer, Edge Uno
Nigel Bayliff, Chief Executive Officer, Aqua Comms
Melissa Bruhl, Chief Commercial Officer, RTI
Nicholas Collins, Chief Commercial Officer, EXA Infrastructure
Noah Drake, President, Americas, Telstra
Stephanie Lynch-Habib, President, EuNetworks
Nabeel Mahmood, Founder & CEO, Nomad Futurist, Mahmood
Peder Nærbø, Founder and Chairman, Bulk Infrastructure Group
Gabriel Navarro Assad, Chief Executive Officer, EVEN GROUP
Gil Santaliz, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, NJFX
PTC Beyond Buzz Session
Tuesday, 17 January 2023
16:00-17:00
Bali Oceanfront
Hosted by:
PTC young professionals will be grouped into cohorts and tasked with finding inventive answers to the industry’s most challenging questions during a fast-paced brainstorming challenge.
PTC Beyond Zellennials Welcome Cocktail
Sunday, 15 January 2023
16:00-17:00
Rainbow Tower, Niumalu Suite, Room 3013
Hosted by:
Junior Top Dog Cruise
Monday, 16 January 2023
16:00-17:00
Hilton Pier
Hosted by:
DRFortress Data Center Visit
Tuesday, 17 January 2023
12:00-14:00
Hosted by:
PTC young professionals attending PTC’23, will have the opportunity to take a private tour of the DRFortress Data Center located in Honolulu. Transportation will be provided.
Emerging Scholars
Congratulations to the six recipients of the 2023 Emerging Scholar Program, which recognizes and supports promising scholars in the field of ICT. Click their names to learn more about each scholar and which session they’ll be presenting their research in at PTC’23.
Anna Oriishi, Doctoral Candidate, Graduate School of Media and Governance, Keio University, Japan
Emerging Scholar
Tuesday, 17 January 2023, 15:30-16:45
Prasanth Prahladan, Ph.D. Graduate Student, University of Colorado Boulder, USA
Emerging Scholar
Tuesday, 17 January 2023, 15:30-16:45
George N. Ramirez, Research Assistant, Sustainable Subsea Networks, USA
Emerging Scholar
Tuesday, 17 January 2023, 15:30-16:45
Monica Nila Sari, Ph.D. Candidate, Keio University, Japan
Security
Tuesday, 17 January 2023, 08:30-09:45
Carl Vander Maelen, Doctoral Researcher, Ghent University (Belgium) – Faculty of Law, Belgium
Emerging Scholar
Tuesday, 17 January 2023, 15:30-16:45
Ryan Wang, Ph.D. Candidate, Penn State University, USA
Societal Value, Trends in Social Media, and Online Streaming
Sunday, 15 January 2023, 10:45-12:00
- Who is This Course For?
- Online Course Prerequisites
- October Course (Live Online)
- January Course (In Person)
- Mid-career professionals with five to 10 years’ experience in one or more functional areas at communications service provider firms, data center or collocation firms, infrastructure supplier firms, application providers, device suppliers, construction or maintenance firms, regulatory bodies, industry-related consulting firms, or other firms allied to the field.
- Anyone who has not yet had general responsibilities for profit and loss at their firms.
- Anyone who wants to learn more about the industry’s history and how business strategies have changed, especially outside of their areas of domain knowledge.
- Experts in their own fields interested in learning about key business factors in related industry segments.
- Basic computer skills
- English language fluency suggested
- High-speed Internet-connected computer
- Familiarity with Zoom Meetings
- Desire to learn about key C-level management challenges and perspectives
Please join a test Zoom meeting to familiarize yourself with Zoom and test your microphone/speakers as well as your video and audio. We recommend using the same computer and browser (Google Chrome) you will use for the live modules. Email academy@ptc.org if you have any issues with your system configuration.
*10 modules, including nine modules presented live online and one optional, in-person PTC Masters Challenge to be held on
Saturday, 20 January 2024 in Honolulu, Hawaii
Date | Time | Module |
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Monday, 2 October 2023 | 11:00–12:30 PDT | Module 1 – Introduction to Subsea and Satellite Telecommunications Presenter: Tony Mosley, Director of Business Development, Ocean Specialists, Inc., USA Learning Outcome: The complete network ecosystem of subsea and satellite telecommunications, and how they will interoperate in the future to bring broadband to the world |
Wednesday, 4 October 2023 | 11:00–12:30 PDT | Module 2 – Introduction to Blockchain: ICT Sector Applicability Presenter: Shahar Steiff, AVP New Technologies, Console Connect by PCCW Global, Hong Kong SAR China Learning Outcome: Key aspects of blockchain technology and distributed ledger technology (DLT), and the benefits and challenges associated with use of DLT |
Friday, 6 October 2023 | 11:00–12:30 PDT | Module 3 – Digital Transformation: How Data Centers, Networks, and Clouds Are Changing IT Presenter: Jim Poole, Vice President, Global Business Development, Equinix, USA Learning Outcome: The basic components of digital infrastructure, including data centers, interconnection, and edge services, and the role these components play within the data center ecosystem, as well as the trends impacting the evolution of services |
Tuesday, 10 October 2023 | 11:00–12:30 PDT | Module 4 – 5G and Beyond Presenter: Gary Kim, Consultant, IP Carrier, USA Learning Outcome: Business models and revenue drivers in key industry segments |
Thursday, 12 October 2023 | 11:00–12:30 PDT | Module 5 – Convergence Presenter: Darren Yong, Asia Pacific Head of Telecom, Media, and Technology, KPMG Asia Pacific, Singapore Learning Outcome: How digital natives are operating, the convergence of sectors and data models, and how this may impact telecom operators and their response |
Monday, 16 October 2023 | 11:00–12:30 PDT | Module 6 – The Evolving Nature of Corporate Culture Presenter: Keri Gilder, CEO, Colt Technology Services, United Kingdom Learning Outcomes: Corporate culture at the interface of theory and practice Actionable insight into the specific levers that can be used to improve corporate culture |
Wednesday, 18 October 2023 | 11:00–12:30 PDT | Module 7 – Sustainability – Building Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Presenter: Peder Naerboe, Founder & Chairman, Bulk Infrastructure Group, Norway Learning Outcome: Key sustainability factors; holistic sustainability framework; importance of sustainability in decision-making; and assets such as climate emission mitigation, climate adaptation, and biodiversity conservation |
Friday, 20 October 2023 | 11:00–12:30 PDT | Module 8 – Your Career, Your Ladder Presenter: Tony Rossabi, Founder & Managing Member, OCOLO, USA Learning Outcome: Tips for making the transition from mid-level to C-suite |
Monday, 23 October 2023 | 11:00–12:30 PDT | Module 9 – How Would You Do It? Presenter: Sean Bergin, Co-Founder & President, APTelecom, Thailand Learning Outcome: Thinking like a top executive about revenue, competition, customer demand changes, cost, innovation challenges, and social responsibilities |
Saturday, 20 January 2024 (Honolulu, Hawaii) | 15:00-16:00 HST | OPTIONAL: Module 10 – PTC Masters Challenge (Presented in person only) Presenter: Stacie Loidolt, Vice President of Product Management, Aqua Comms, USA Learning Outcomes: The current state of talent in the industry and the upcoming challenges the industry faces as leaders retire faster than talent is funneling in The talent shortage in the industry and ideas on how to combat this shortage today and in the future |
*10 modules, includes the PTC Masters Challenge
Location: Hilton Hawaiian Village® Waikiki Beach Resort, Kalia Executive Conference Center, Kahili 1 & 2
Date | Time | Module |
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Friday, 19 January 2024 | 09:00-10:00 HST | Module 1 – Introduction to Subsea and Satellite Telecommunications Presenter: Tony Mosley, Director of Business Development, Ocean Specialists, Inc., USA Learning Outcome: The complete network ecosystem of subsea and satellite telecommunications, and how they will interoperate in the future to bring broadband to the world |
Friday, 19 January 2024 | 10:00–10:30 HST | Tea/Coffee Break |
Friday, 19 January 2024 | 10:30-11:30 HST | Module 2 – Digital Transformation: How Data Centers, Networks, and Clouds Are Changing IT Presenter: Jim Poole, Vice President, Global Business Development, Equinix, USA Learning Outcome: The basic components of digital infrastructure, including data centers, interconnection, and edge services, and the role these components play within the data center ecosystem, as well as the trends impacting the evolution of services |
Friday, 19 January 2024 | 11:30-12:30 HST | Lunch in Lehua Suite |
Friday, 19 January 2024 | 12:30-13:30 HST | Module 3 – 5G and Beyond Presenter: Gary Kim, Consultant, IP Carrier, USA Learning Outcome: Business models and revenue drivers in key industry segments |
Friday, 19 January 2024 | 13:30-14:00 HST | Tea/Coffee Break |
Friday, 19 January 2024 | 14:00-15:00 HST | Module 4 – The Evolving Nature of Corporate Culture Presenter: Keri Gilder, CEO, Colt Technology Services, United Kingdom Learning Outcomes: Corporate culture at the interface of theory and practice Actionable insight into the specific levers that can be used to improve corporate culture |
Friday, 19 January 2024 | 15:00-16:00 HST | Module 5 – Convergence Presenter: Darren Yong, Asia Pacific Head of Telecom, Media, and Technology, KPMG Asia Pacific, Singapore Learning Outcome: How digital natives are operating, the convergence of sectors and data models, and how this may impact telecom operators and their response |
Saturday, 20 January 2024 | 09:00-10:00 HST | Module 6 – Introduction to Blockchain: ICT Sector Applicability Presenter: Shahar Steiff, AVP New Technologies, Console Connect by PCCW Global, Hong Kong SAR China Learning Outcome: Key aspects of blockchain technology and distributed ledger technology (DLT), and the benefits and challenges associated with use of DLT |
Saturday, 20 January 2024 | 10:00–10:30 HST | Tea/Coffee Break |
Saturday, 20 January 2024 | 10:30-11:30 HST | Module 7 – Sustainability – Building Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Presenter: Peder Naerboe, Founder & Chairman, Bulk Infrastructure Group, Norway Learning Outcome: Key sustainability factors; holistic sustainability framework; importance of sustainability in decision-making; and assets such as climate emission mitigation, climate adaptation, and biodiversity conservation |
Saturday, 20 January 2024 | 11:30-12:30 HST | Lunch in Lehua Suite |
Saturday, 20 January 2024 | 12:30-13:30 HST | Module 8 – Your Career, Your Ladder Presenter: Tony Rossabi, Founder & Managing Member, OCOLO, USA Learning Outcome: Tips for making the transition from mid-level to C-suite |
Saturday, 20 January 2024 | 13:30-14:00 HST | Tea/Coffee Break |
Saturday, 20 January 2024 | 14:00-15:00 HST | Module 9 – How Would You Do It? Presenter: Sean Bergin, Co-Founder & President, APTelecom, Thailand Learning Outcome: Thinking like a top executive about revenue, competition, customer demand changes, cost, innovation challenges, and social responsibilities |
Saturday, 20 January 2024 | 15:00-16:00 HST | Module 10 – PTC Masters Challenge Presenter: Stacie Loidolt, Vice President of Product Management, Aqua Comms, USA Learning Outcomes: The current state of talent in the industry and the upcoming challenges the industry faces as leaders retire faster than talent is funneling in The talent shortage in the industry and ideas on how to combat this shortage today and in the future |
Course registration is limited to the first 25 participants.
Registration deadline: Friday, 29 September 2023
PTC Beyond seeks to gather some of the most promising minds of the industry to encourage more young professionals to join PTC and empower the future. Isabelle Paradis, founder and president of HOT TELECOM and a member of the PTC Advisory Council, leads the PTC Beyond committee.
PTC’25 Beyond Program
Hilton Hawaiian Village® Waikiki Beach Resort, 2005 Kālia Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815
PTC Beyond Zellennials Welcome Cocktail Powered by NJFX
13:00-4:30 PM
PTC’25 Opening Reception
6:30-8:00 PM
Power Women Breakfast Series
7:45-8:30 AM
PTC Beyond – Junior Top Dogs Mentor and Networking Cruise Powered by iBasis
4:00-5:00 PM
Hilton Hawaiian Village® Waikiki Beach Resort, 2005 Kālia Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815
PTC’25 5K Charity Run/Walk
5:45-7:45 AM
Power Women Breakfast Series
7:45-8:30 AM
Hilton Hawaiian Village® Waikiki Beach Resort, 2005 Kālia Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815
PTC’25 Awards
9:00-11:00 AM
PTC’25 Football Match
2:00-5:00 PM
Hilton Hawaiian Village® Waikiki Beach Resort, 2005 Kālia Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815
PTC Beyond Zellennials Welcome Cocktail
Sunday, 21 January 2024, 15:00-16:30
Niumalu Suite – Rainbow Tower, 30th floor
Powered by:
PTC Beyond – Junior Top Dogs Mentor and Networking Cruise
Monday, 22 January 2024, 16:00-17:00
Spirit of Aloha Catamaran, Located at Port Hilton / Jetty, next to Aliʻi Tower
Powered by:
PTC Beyond – C-Level Roundtables
Tuesday, 23 January 2024, 14:00-15:00
Tapa Tower – First floor, above Tapa Bar
Powered by:
PTC’24 Beyond Sessions
Day 1: Tech & Beyond – The Human Impact of the Digital Frontier
Day 2: Tech & Beyond – The Human Impact of Emerging Technologies
January 22-23, 2024 | 08:30 – 17:30
Tapa Tower, Tapa Terrace
Emcee: Nabeel Mahmood, Founder & CEO, Nomad Futurist
Keynote
Humanizing Technology – The Key to Successful Digital Innovation
Monday, 22 January 2024
12:15 – 12:35
Tapa Tower, Tapa Terrace
Join leading tech disruptors for a captivating 20-minute keynote on “Humanizing Technology: The Key to Successful Digital Innovation”. Discover why integrating human values in technology is crucial for success. Explore the synergy between advanced innovation and a human touch, and learn how empathy drives better business outcomes in tech development.
Keynote Speaker:
Eduardo Pérez, Senior Lead, Strategy & Innovation, Colt Technology Services
Panel
Rising vs. Experienced Leaders
Redefining Human Interactions in the Digital Age
Monday, 22 January 2024
12:35 – 13:05
Tapa Tower, Tapa Terrace
Join this dynamic 30-minute panel discussion to help “Redefine Human Interactions in the Digital Age”. Explore innovative B2B, B2C, and employee interactions; uncover revolutionary engagement tactics; and learn how to bridge the skills gap. Participate in live polling and interactive Q&A to contribute to a conversation enriched by insights from experienced as well as up-and-coming industry leaders.
Moderator:
Daryl Dunbar, Partner, Digital Infrastructure, Internal Consulting Group
Panelists:
Skyler Holloway, VP of Portfolio and Strategy, Switch
Annette Murphy, CCO, Colt Technology Services
James Murphy, Managing Director (APAC), DC Byte
Stacie Pascale, Vice President of Product Management, Aqua Comms
Keynote
Leadership Evolution in the Digital Era
Monday, 22 January 2024
13:05 – 13:15
Tapa Tower, Tapa Terrace
Explore “Leadership Evolution in the Digital Era” in this insightful 10-minute keynote. Trace the transformation from traditional to modern tech leadership, uncover the traits of today’s successful tech leaders, and understand their role in shaping technology’s future. Gain unique perspectives from a renowned CEO, who shares personal experiences in navigating the evolving tech leadership landscape.
Keynote speaker: Noah Drake, President and Managing Director of Telstra Americas
Keynote
I see the future of tech and it will be…
Tuesday, 23 January 2024
12:15 – 12:25
Tapa Tower, Tapa Terrace
Join us for a visionary 10-minute keynote, “I See the Future of Tech and It Will Be …”, where a leading industry expert and futurologist delve into emerging technologies like quantum communications, AI, and advanced biometric systems. Discover their potential uses and impacts on our industry, sparking a debate on the shape of our technological future.
Keynote speaker:
Paul Gampe, CTO, Console Connect
Emcee:
Isabelle Paradis, President & Founder, HOT TELECOM
Panel
Rising vs. Experienced leaders
The Social & Political Impact of Emerging Tech – A Multi-Generation Perspective
Tuesday, 23 January 2024
12:25 – 12:55
Tapa Tower, Tapa Terrace
Engage in “The Social & Political Impact of Emerging Tech – A Multi-Generation Perspective” during a 30-minute panel discussion with multi-generational industry experts. Unravel how quantum communications, AI, and advanced biometrics are transforming society and privacy. Debate technology’s influence on governance and geopolitics, and hear diverse views from industry experts and the youth in an interactive panel.
Moderator:
Isabelle Paradis, President & Founder, HOT TELECOM
Panelists:
Dean Bubley, Director / Technology & Futures Analyst, Disruptive Analysis Ltd. Telecoms / Consultant
Colby Cox, Managing Director – Americas, DC Byte
Adam Gibson, VP of Global DC Development, Megaport
Maxie Reynolds, CEO, Subsea Cloud
Keynote
Emerging Tech Leaders of the Future
Tuesday, 23 January 2024
12:55 – 13:15
Tapa Tower, Tapa Terrace
Discover the future of tech leadership in this 20-minute keynote, “Emerging Tech Leaders of the Future”. Learn how leadership is revolutionizing in the tech age, identify the essential qualities of tomorrow’s tech leaders, and gain insights into cultivating a progressive tech culture. Hear from a CEO and industry leader on her experience in tech-driven transformations.
Keynote speaker:
Keri Gilder, CEO, Colt Technology Services
PTC’24 Emerging Scholars
Ahmed Alrawi
Ph.D. Candidate
Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State
USA
Henrique Buglia
Electrical Engineer, Ph.D. Researcher, University College of London (UCL)
United Kingdom
Lars Gjesvik
Research Fellow, NUPI
Norway
Bulelani Jili
Meta Research Ph.D. Fellow, Harvard University
USA
Patricia Morales Calvo
Professor, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María
Chile
Ali Nikkhah
Networked Systems Ph.D. Student, University of California-Irvine
USA
Meicen Sun
Assistant Professor, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign School of Information Sciences
USA
PTC Beyond Committee
Naaz Bax
Founder & CEO, Team Bax
USA
Daryl Dunbar
Partner, Digital Infrastructure Internal Consulting Group
Singapore
Beatrice Filippi
SMS Sales Manager, IDT Global
United Kingdom
Magdalena Georgieva
Sales Development Representative, Console Connect | PCCW Global
United Kingdom
Nico Grove
Managing Director & Co-Founder, Kawikani, Kawikani GmbH & Co KG
Germany
Skyler Holloway
Vice President of Portfolio and Strategy, Switch
USA
Stacie Loidolt
Vice President of Product Management, Aqua Comms
USA
Shannon McMann
Marketing Specialist, Netrality Data Centers
USA
Isabelle Paradis
Founder & President, HOT TELECOM
Canada
Eduardo Pérez
Senior Lead, Strategy and Innovation, Colt Technology Services
Spain
Maxie Reynolds
CEO, Subsea Cloud
USA
Felix Seda
General Manager, NJFX
USA
Reuma Halal Shibi
CEO, Pair Recruitment
United Kingdom
Abby Veverka
Digital Marketing Manager
Southern Cross Cable Network
Australia
Allyson Whelan
Event Director
Jaymie Scotto & Associates
USA
Let’s Hear From Our Young Professionals!
PTC Beyond Committee
Naaz Bax
Founder & CEO, Team Bax
USA
Daryl Dunbar
Partner, Digital Infrastructure Internal Consulting Group
Singapore
Magdalena Georgieva
Sales Development Representative, Console Connect | PCCW Global
United Kingdom
Nico Grove
Managing Director & Co-Founder, Kawikani, Kawikani GmbH & Co KG
Germany
Skyler Holloway
Vice President of Portfolio and Strategy, Switch
USA
Shannon McMann
Marketing Specialist, Netrality Data Centers
USA
Emily Newman
Marketing & PR Manager, NJFX
USA
Isabelle Paradis
Founder & President, HOT TELECOM
Canada
Felix Seda
General Manager, NJFX
USA
Eduardo Pérez
Senior Lead, Strategy and Innovation, Colt Technology Services
Spain
Reuma Halal Shibi
CEO, Pair Recruitment
United Kingdom
Abby Veverka
Digital Marketing Manager
Southern Cross Cable Network
Australia
Let’s Hear From Our Young Professionals!
PTC Beyond – The Academy Master Class
Get Ready to Ride the Future
Program Overview
PTC Beyond – The Academy Master Class provides exceptional management training to rising industry leaders. Gain insights into the global telecom sector, learn about emerging technologies, and acquire the mindset of a top executive as you develop strategies for solving today’s business challenges and seizing tomorrow’s opportunities. A core team of expert instructors with senior executive experience leads each course, using a mix of presentations, in-depth case studies, and interactive exercises.
STAY TUNED FOR OUR UPCOMING COURSE LAUNCH
January Course
17-18 January 2025
Honolulu, Hawaii
Mastering the Technology
- Introduction to Subsea and Satellite Telecommunications
Provides a general overview of subsea and satellite telecommunications, including submarine cable systems, design, installation, maintenance, repair, and optical fiber technology, as well as satellite communication systems and services, and satellite orbits and coverage areas. - Does Generative AI Really Matter?
Examines the value of generative AI for firms, including use cases and strategies for evaluating the timing of investments in the technology. Analogies to previous general-purpose technologies will be used to illustrate investment timing.
Mastering the Future
- The Evolution of DAOs: Concepts, Governance, and Challenges
Explores Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs), covering their core concepts, governance models, and challenges, as well as their development, tokenomics, power dynamics, real-world examples, and future trends. - Path to Green Data Centers – The Impact of AI and the Challenges Around Sustainability
Addresses the key drivers behind the next wave of data center growth, including global trends, AI adoption, power demands, and sustainability challenges.
Mastering Your Future
- Your Career, Your Ladder
Explains how your skills, tasks, and knowledge will change as you move up the ladder to the C-suite. - How Would You Do It?
A workshop allowing participants to grapple with C-level issues of revenue, competition, customer demand changes, cost, innovation challenges, and social responsibilities.
At the completion of this course, participants will understand:
- The complete network ecosystem of subsea and satellite telecommunications, and how they will interoperate in the future to bring broadband to the world
- The business context for using generative AI: identifying when it adds value, when it may not, and strategies for phasing in investments
- DAO principles, governance models, tokenomics, and challenges, and how to apply these insights to real-world situations
- The correlation between AI energy usage and environmental impact, and strategies for developing greener data centers in the evolving ecosystem
- Tips for making the transition from mid-level to C-suite
- Thinking like a top executive about revenue, competition, customer demand changes, cost, innovation challenges, and social responsibilities
Curriculum is subject to change as needed.
Questions? Email academy@ptc.org.
STAY TUNED FOR OUR UPCOMING COURSE LAUNCH
January Course (In Person)
17-18 January 2025 | Honolulu, Hawaii
- Mid-career professionals with five to 10 years’ experience in one or more functional areas at communications service provider firms, data center or collocation firms, infrastructure supplier firms, application providers, device suppliers, construction or maintenance firms, regulatory bodies, industry-related consulting firms, or other firms allied to the field.
- Anyone who has not yet had general responsibilities for profit and loss at their firms.
- Anyone who wants to learn more about the industry’s history and how business strategies have changed, especially outside of their areas of domain knowledge.
- Experts in their own fields interested in learning about key business factors in related industry segments.
PRESENTERS
PAUL ABFALTER
Chief Strategy & Revenue Officer, GCX
Hong Kong SAR China
SEAN BERGIN
Co-Founder & President, APTelecom
Thailand
GARY KIM
Principal, IP Carrier
USA
TONY MOSLEY
Director of Business Development, Ocean Specialists, Inc.
USA
TONY ROSSABI
Founder & Managing Member, OCOLO
USA
SHAHAR STEIFF
AVP New Technologies, Console Connect by PCCW Global
Hong Kong SAR China
DARREN YONG
Partner, Baringa
Singapore
Courses are Accredited
PTC partnered with Submarine Telecoms Forum, an IACET-accredited continuing education provider, to bring PTC Beyond – The Academy Master Class into the next generation of industry training. With this partnership, PTC Beyond – The Academy Master Class provides Continuing Education Units to applicable learning event attendees. These credits are internationally accepted and can be used to satisfy a variety of professional requirements across a range of industries.
ACADEMY EXTRA
Registration Fee: PTC Member USD 695 | Non-member USD 995
ENROLL IN THE ACADEMY MASTER CLASS
Registration is limited to the first 30 participants.
Registration deadline: Friday, 10 January 2025
Participants of the online training course will receive:
- 13 Professional Development Hours and 1.3 Continuing Education Units administered by Submarine Telecoms Forum, an IACET-accredited continuing education provider
- PTC Beyond – The Academy Master Class Certificate of Completion
Participants of the in-person training course will receive:
- 14 Professional Development Hours and 1.4 Continuing Education Units administered by Submarine Telecoms Forum, an IACET-accredited continuing education provider
- PTC Beyond – The Academy Master Class Certificate of Completion
Questions? Email academy@ptc.org.
PTC Beyond – The Academy Master Class
Get Ready to Ride the Future
Program Overview
PTC Beyond – The Academy Master Class provides exceptional management training to rising industry leaders. Gain insights into the global telecom sector, learn about emerging technologies, and acquire the mindset of a top executive as you develop strategies for solving today’s business challenges and seizing tomorrow’s opportunities. A core team of expert instructors with senior executive experience leads each course, using a mix of presentations, in-depth case studies, and interactive exercises.
STAY TUNED FOR OUR UPCOMING COURSE LAUNCH
January Course (In Person)
17-18 January 2025 | Honolulu, Hawaii
ENROLL IN THE ACADEMY MASTER CLASS
Registration Fee: PTC Member USD 695 | Non-member USD 995
January Course
17-18 January 2025 | Honolulu, Hawaii
09:00-15:30 HST (UTC-10:00)
October Course (Online)
2-23 October 2023
11:00-12:30 PDT (UTC-07:00)
Mastering the Technology
- Introduction to Subsea and Satellite Telecommunications
Provides a general overview of subsea and satellite telecommunications, including submarine cable systems, design, installation, maintenance, repair, and optical fiber technology, as well as satellite communication systems and services, and satellite orbits and coverage areas. - Digital Transformation: How Data Centers, Networks, and Clouds Are Changing IT
A closer look at how data centers, networks, and clouds are changing the IT landscape, and how these companies come together to form the backbone of today’s digital economy.
Mastering the Future
- Introduction to Blockchain: ICT Sector Applicability
Provides an overview of blockchain technology; DLT types, key aspects, telecom specific aspects; reputation and stakeholder management; and supply chain management. - 5G and Beyond
A closer look at mobile and wireless segments of the industry as they relate to fixed networks and overall business models. - Convergence
Provides a broader view of how digital natives are operating, the convergence of sectors and data models, and how this may impact telecom operators over the coming years.
Mastering Your Future
- The Evolving Nature of Corporate Culture
Helps leaders examine their perceptions of what culture is and how it can be influenced, and provides ways for them to plot their own route to build an extraordinary workplace culture that drives an inclusive workforce to enable corporate performance. - Sustainability – Building Sustainable Digital Infrastructure
Examines Bulk’s sustainability framework, including its four perspectives (location, asset, ecosystem, society), and dives deep into sustainability aspects related to assets such as climate emission mitigation, climate adaptation, and biodiversity conservation. - Your Career, Your Ladder
Explains how your skills, tasks, and knowledge will change as you move up the ladder to the C-suite. - How Would You Do It?
A workshop allowing participants to grapple with C-level issues of revenue, competition, customer demand changes, cost, innovation challenges, and social responsibilities.
Challenge
- PTC Masters Challenge
A challenge allowing participants to work together to troubleshoot the industry talent crisis by discussing and workshopping the talent landscape, talent trends and needs, types of talent surpluses and deficits, and development of future talent.
At the completion of this course, participants will understand:
- The complete network ecosystem of subsea and satellite telecommunications, and how they will interoperate in the future to bring broadband to the world
- The basic components of digital infrastructure, including data centers, interconnection, and edge services, and the role these components play within the data center ecosystem, as well as the trends impacting the evolution of services
- Key aspects of blockchain technology and distributed ledger technology (DLT), and the benefits and challenges associated with use of DLT
- Business models and revenue drivers in key industry segments
- How digital natives are operating, the convergence of sectors and data models, and how this may impact telecom operators and their response
- Corporate culture at the interface of theory and practice
- Actionable insight into the specific levers that can be used to improve corporate culture
- Key sustainability factors; holistic sustainability framework; importance of sustainability in decision-making; and assets such as climate emission mitigation, climate adaptation, and biodiversity conservation
- Tips for making the transition from mid-level to C-suite
- Thinking like a top executive about revenue, competition, customer demand changes, cost, innovation challenges, and social responsibilities
- The current state of talent in the industry and the upcoming challenges the industry faces as leaders retire faster than talent is funneling in
- The talent shortage in the industry and ideas on how to combat this shortage today and in the future
Curriculum is subject to change as needed.
Questions? Email academy@ptc.org.
- Mid-career professionals with five to 10 years’ experience in one or more functional areas at communications service provider firms, data center or collocation firms, infrastructure supplier firms, application providers, device suppliers, construction or maintenance firms, regulatory bodies, industry-related consulting firms, or other firms allied to the field.
- Anyone who has not yet had general responsibilities for profit and loss at their firms.
- Anyone who wants to learn more about the industry’s history and how business strategies have changed, especially outside of their areas of domain knowledge.
- Experts in their own fields interested in learning about key business factors in related industry segments.
Location: Hilton Hawaiian Village® Waikiki Beach Resort, Kalia Executive Conference Center, Kahili 1 & 2
Date | Time | Module |
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Friday, 17 January 2025 | 09:00-10:00 HST | Module 1 – Introduction to Subsea and Satellite Telecommunications Presenter: Tony Mosley, Director of Business Development, Ocean Specialists, Inc., USA Learning Outcome: The complete network ecosystem of subsea and satellite telecommunications, and how they will interoperate in the future to bring broadband to the world |
Friday, 17 January 2025 | 10:00–10:15 HST | Tea/Coffee Break |
Friday, 17 January 2025 | 10:15-11:15 HST | Module 2 – TBD Presenter: Paul Abfalter Learning Outcome: XXX |
Friday, 17 January 2025 | 11:15-12:15 HST | Module 3 – TBD Presenter: Learning Outcome: XXX |
Friday, 17 January 2025 | 12:15-13:15 HST | Lunch in Lehua Suite |
Friday, 17 January 2025 | 13:15-14:15 HST | Module 4 – Does Generative AI Really Matter? Presenter: Gary Kim, Consultant, IP Carrier, USA Learning Outcome: The business context for using generative AI: identifying when it adds value, when it may not, and strategies for phasing in investments |
Friday, 17 January 2025 | 14:15-14:30 HST | Tea/Coffee Break |
Friday, 17 January 2025 | 14:30-15:30 HST | Module 5 – Path to Green Data Centers – The Impact of AI and the Challenges Around Sustainability Presenter: Darren Yong, Partner, Baringa, Singapore Learning Outcome: The correlation between AI energy usage and environmental impact, and strategies for developing greener data centers in the evolving ecosystem |
Saturday, 18 January 2025 | 09:00-10:00 HST | Module 6 – The Evolution of DAOs: Concepts, Governance, and Challenges Presenter: Shahar Steiff, AVP New Technologies, Console Connect by PCCW Global, Hong Kong SAR China Learning Outcome: DAO principles, governance models, tokenomics, and challenges, and how to apply these insights to real-world situations |
Saturday, 18 January 2025 | 10:00–10:15 HST | Tea/Coffee Break |
Saturday, 18 January 2025 | 10:15-11:15 HST | Module 7 – Sustainability – Building Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Presenter: Peder Naerboe, Founder & Chairman, Bulk Infrastructure Group, Norway Learning Outcome: Key sustainability factors; holistic sustainability framework; importance of sustainability in decision-making; and assets such as climate emission mitigation, climate adaptation, and biodiversity conservation |
Saturday, 18 January 2025 | 11:15-12:15 HST | Module 8 – TBD Presenter: Learning Outcome: XXX |
Saturday, 18 January 2025 | 12:15-13:15 HST | Lunch in Lehua Suite |
Saturday, 18 January 2025 | 13:15-14:15 HST | Module 9 – Your Career, Your Ladder Presenter: Tony Rossabi, Founder & Managing Member, OCOLO, USA Learning Outcome: Tips for making the transition from mid-level to C-suite |
Saturday, 18 January 2025 | 14:15-14:30 HST | Tea/Coffee Break |
Saturday, 18 January 2025 | 14:30-15:30 HST | Module 10 – How Would You Do It? Presenter: Sean Bergin, Co-Founder & President, APTelecom, Thailand Learning Outcome: Thinking like a top executive about revenue, competition, customer demand changes, cost, innovation challenges, and social responsibilities |
*10 modules, including nine modules presented live online and one optional, in-person PTC Masters Challenge to be held on
Saturday, 20 January 2024 in Honolulu, Hawaii
Date | Time | Module |
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Monday, 2 October 2023 | 11:00–12:30 PDT | Module 1 – Introduction to Subsea and Satellite Telecommunications Presenter: Tony Mosley, Director of Business Development, Ocean Specialists, Inc., USA Learning Outcome: The complete network ecosystem of subsea and satellite telecommunications, and how they will interoperate in the future to bring broadband to the world |
Wednesday, 4 October 2023 | 11:00–12:30 PDT | Module 2 – Introduction to Blockchain: ICT Sector Applicability Presenter: Shahar Steiff, AVP New Technologies, Console Connect by PCCW Global, Hong Kong SAR China Learning Outcome: Key aspects of blockchain technology and distributed ledger technology (DLT), and the benefits and challenges associated with use of DLT |
Friday, 6 October 2023 | 11:00–12:30 PDT | Module 3 – Digital Transformation: How Data Centers, Networks, and Clouds Are Changing IT Presenter: Jim Poole, Vice President, Global Business Development, Equinix, USA Learning Outcome: The basic components of digital infrastructure, including data centers, interconnection, and edge services, and the role these components play within the data center ecosystem, as well as the trends impacting the evolution of services |
Tuesday, 10 October 2023 | 11:00–12:30 PDT | Module 4 – 5G and Beyond Presenter: Gary Kim, Consultant, IP Carrier, USA Learning Outcome: Business models and revenue drivers in key industry segments |
Thursday, 12 October 2023 | 11:00–12:30 PDT | Module 5 – Convergence Presenter: Darren Yong, Asia Pacific Head of Telecom, Media, and Technology, KPMG Asia Pacific, Singapore Learning Outcome: How digital natives are operating, the convergence of sectors and data models, and how this may impact telecom operators and their response |
Monday, 16 October 2023 | 11:00–12:30 PDT | Module 6 – The Evolving Nature of Corporate Culture Presenter: Keri Gilder, CEO, Colt Technology Services, United Kingdom Learning Outcomes: Corporate culture at the interface of theory and practice Actionable insight into the specific levers that can be used to improve corporate culture |
Wednesday, 18 October 2023 | 11:00–12:30 PDT | Module 7 – Sustainability – Building Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Presenter: Peder Naerboe, Founder & Chairman, Bulk Infrastructure Group, Norway Learning Outcome: Key sustainability factors; holistic sustainability framework; importance of sustainability in decision-making; and assets such as climate emission mitigation, climate adaptation, and biodiversity conservation |
Friday, 20 October 2023 | 11:00–12:30 PDT | Module 8 – Your Career, Your Ladder Presenter: Tony Rossabi, Founder & Managing Member, OCOLO, USA Learning Outcome: Tips for making the transition from mid-level to C-suite |
Monday, 23 October 2023 | 11:00–12:30 PDT | Module 9 – How Would You Do It? Presenter: Sean Bergin, Co-Founder & President, APTelecom, Thailand Learning Outcome: Thinking like a top executive about revenue, competition, customer demand changes, cost, innovation challenges, and social responsibilities |
Saturday, 20 January 2024 (Honolulu, Hawaii) | 15:00-16:00 HST | OPTIONAL: Module 10 – PTC Masters Challenge (Presented in person only) Presenter: Stacie Loidolt, Vice President of Product Management, Aqua Comms, USA Learning Outcomes: The current state of talent in the industry and the upcoming challenges the industry faces as leaders retire faster than talent is funneling in The talent shortage in the industry and ideas on how to combat this shortage today and in the future |
- Mid-career professionals with five to 10 years’ experience in one or more functional areas at communications service provider firms, data center or collocation firms, infrastructure supplier firms, application providers, device suppliers, construction or maintenance firms, regulatory bodies, industry-related consulting firms, or other firms allied to the field.
- Anyone who has not yet had general responsibilities for profit and loss at their firms.
- Anyone who wants to learn more about the industry’s history and how business strategies have changed, especially outside of their areas of domain knowledge.
- Experts in their own fields interested in learning about key business factors in related industry segments.
*10 modules, includes the PTC Masters Challenge
Location: Hilton Hawaiian Village® Waikiki Beach Resort, Kalia Executive Conference Center, Kahili 1 & 2
Date | Time | Module |
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Friday, 19 January 2024 | 09:00-10:00 HST | Module 1 – Introduction to Subsea and Satellite Telecommunications Presenter: Tony Mosley, Director of Business Development, Ocean Specialists, Inc., USA Learning Outcome: The complete network ecosystem of subsea and satellite telecommunications, and how they will interoperate in the future to bring broadband to the world |
Friday, 19 January 2024 | 10:00–10:30 HST | Tea/Coffee Break |
Friday, 19 January 2024 | 10:30-11:30 HST | Module 2 – How Would You Do It? Presenter: Sean Bergin, Co-Founder & President, APTelecom, Thailand Learning Outcome: Thinking like a top executive about revenue, competition, customer demand changes, cost, innovation challenges, and social responsibilities |
Friday, 19 January 2024 | 11:30-12:30 HST | Lunch in Lehua Suite |
Friday, 19 January 2024 | 12:30-13:30 HST | Module 3 – 5G and Beyond Presenter: Gary Kim, Consultant, IP Carrier, USA Learning Outcome: Business models and revenue drivers in key industry segments |
Friday, 19 January 2024 | 13:30-14:00 HST | Tea/Coffee Break |
Friday, 19 January 2024 | 14:00-15:00 HST | Module 4 – The Evolving Nature of Corporate Culture Presenter: Keri Gilder, CEO, Colt Technology Services, United Kingdom Learning Outcomes: Corporate culture at the interface of theory and practice Actionable insight into the specific levers that can be used to improve corporate culture |
Friday, 19 January 2024 | 15:00-16:00 HST | Module 5 – Convergence Presenter: Darren Yong, Asia Pacific Head of Telecom, Media, and Technology, KPMG Asia Pacific, Singapore Learning Outcome: How digital natives are operating, the convergence of sectors and data models, and how this may impact telecom operators and their response |
Saturday, 20 January 2024 | 09:00-10:00 HST | Module 6 – Introduction to Blockchain: ICT Sector Applicability Presenter: Shahar Steiff, AVP New Technologies, Console Connect by PCCW Global, Hong Kong SAR China Learning Outcome: Key aspects of blockchain technology and distributed ledger technology (DLT), and the benefits and challenges associated with use of DLT |
Saturday, 20 January 2024 | 10:00–10:30 HST | Tea/Coffee Break |
Saturday, 20 January 2024 | 10:30-11:30 HST | Module 7 – Sustainability – Building Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Presenter: Peder Naerboe, Founder & Chairman, Bulk Infrastructure Group, Norway Learning Outcome: Key sustainability factors; holistic sustainability framework; importance of sustainability in decision-making; and assets such as climate emission mitigation, climate adaptation, and biodiversity conservation |
Saturday, 20 January 2024 | 11:30-12:30 HST | Lunch in Lehua Suite |
Saturday, 20 January 2024 | 12:30-13:30 HST | Module 8 – Your Career, Your Ladder Presenter: Tony Rossabi, Founder & Managing Member, OCOLO, USA Learning Outcome: Tips for making the transition from mid-level to C-suite |
Saturday, 20 January 2024 | 13:30-14:00 HST | Tea/Coffee Break |
Saturday, 20 January 2024 | 14:00-15:00 HST | Module 9 – Digital Transformation: How Data Centers, Networks, and Clouds Are Changing IT Presenter: Jim Poole, Vice President, Global Business Development, Equinix, USA Learning Outcome: The basic components of digital infrastructure, including data centers, interconnection, and edge services, and the role these components play within the data center ecosystem, as well as the trends impacting the evolution of services |
Saturday, 20 January 2024 | 15:00-16:00 HST | Module 10 – PTC Masters Challenge Presenter: Stacie Loidolt, Vice President of Product Management, Aqua Comms, USA Learning Outcomes: The current state of talent in the industry and the upcoming challenges the industry faces as leaders retire faster than talent is funneling in The talent shortage in the industry and ideas on how to combat this shortage today and in the future |
*10 modules, including nine modules presented live online and one optional, in-person PTC Masters Challenge to be held on
Saturday, 20 January 2024 in Honolulu, Hawaii
Date | Time | Module |
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Monday, 2 October 2023 | 11:00–12:30 PDT | Module 1 – Introduction to Subsea and Satellite Telecommunications Presenter: Tony Mosley, Director of Business Development, Ocean Specialists, Inc., USA Learning Outcome: The complete network ecosystem of subsea and satellite telecommunications, and how they will interoperate in the future to bring broadband to the world |
Wednesday, 4 October 2023 | 11:00–12:30 PDT | Module 2 – Introduction to Blockchain: ICT Sector Applicability Presenter: Shahar Steiff, AVP New Technologies, Console Connect by PCCW Global, Hong Kong SAR China Learning Outcome: Key aspects of blockchain technology and distributed ledger technology (DLT), and the benefits and challenges associated with use of DLT |
Friday, 6 October 2023 | 11:00–12:30 PDT | Module 3 – Digital Transformation: How Data Centers, Networks, and Clouds Are Changing IT Presenter: Jim Poole, Vice President, Global Business Development, Equinix, USA Learning Outcome: The basic components of digital infrastructure, including data centers, interconnection, and edge services, and the role these components play within the data center ecosystem, as well as the trends impacting the evolution of services |
Tuesday, 10 October 2023 | 11:00–12:30 PDT | Module 4 – 5G and Beyond Presenter: Gary Kim, Consultant, IP Carrier, USA Learning Outcome: Business models and revenue drivers in key industry segments |
Thursday, 12 October 2023 | 11:00–12:30 PDT | Module 5 – Convergence Presenter: Darren Yong, Asia Pacific Head of Telecom, Media, and Technology, KPMG Asia Pacific, Singapore Learning Outcome: How digital natives are operating, the convergence of sectors and data models, and how this may impact telecom operators and their response |
Monday, 16 October 2023 | 11:00–12:30 PDT | Module 6 – The Evolving Nature of Corporate Culture Presenter: Keri Gilder, CEO, Colt Technology Services, United Kingdom Learning Outcomes: Corporate culture at the interface of theory and practice Actionable insight into the specific levers that can be used to improve corporate culture |
Wednesday, 18 October 2023 | 11:00–12:30 PDT | Module 7 – Sustainability – Building Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Presenter: Peder Naerboe, Founder & Chairman, Bulk Infrastructure Group, Norway Learning Outcome: Key sustainability factors; holistic sustainability framework; importance of sustainability in decision-making; and assets such as climate emission mitigation, climate adaptation, and biodiversity conservation |
Friday, 20 October 2023 | 11:00–12:30 PDT | Module 8 – Your Career, Your Ladder Presenter: Tony Rossabi, Founder & Managing Member, OCOLO, USA Learning Outcome: Tips for making the transition from mid-level to C-suite |
Monday, 23 October 2023 | 11:00–12:30 PDT | Module 9 – How Would You Do It? Presenter: Sean Bergin, Co-Founder & President, APTelecom, Thailand Learning Outcome: Thinking like a top executive about revenue, competition, customer demand changes, cost, innovation challenges, and social responsibilities |
Saturday, 20 January 2024 (Honolulu, Hawaii) | 15:00-16:00 HST | OPTIONAL: Module 10 – PTC Masters Challenge (Presented in person only) Presenter: Stacie Loidolt, Vice President of Product Management, Aqua Comms, USA Learning Outcomes: The current state of talent in the industry and the upcoming challenges the industry faces as leaders retire faster than talent is funneling in The talent shortage in the industry and ideas on how to combat this shortage today and in the future |
PRESENTERS
SEAN BERGIN
Co-Founder & President, APTelecom
Thailand
KERI GILDER
CEO, Colt Technology Services
United Kingdom
GARY KIM
Consultant, IP Carrier
USA
STACIE LOIDOLT
Vice President of Product Management, Aqua Comms
USA
TONY MOSLEY
Director of Business Development, Ocean Specialists, Inc.
USA
PEDER NAERBOE
Founder & Chairman, Bulk Infrastructure Group
Norway
JIM POOLE
Vice President, Global Business Development, Equinix
USA
TONY ROSSABI
Founder & Managing Member, OCOLO
USA
SHAHAR STEIFF
AVP New Technologies, Console Connect by PCCW Global
Hong Kong SAR China
DARREN YONG
Asia Pacific Head of Telecom, Media, and Technology, KPMG Asia Pacific
Singapore
Courses are Accredited
PTC partnered with Submarine Telecoms Forum, an IACET-accredited continuing education provider, to bring PTC Beyond – The Academy Master Class into the next generation of industry training. With this partnership, PTC Beyond – The Academy Master Class provides Continuing Education Units to applicable learning event attendees. These credits are internationally accepted and can be used to satisfy a variety of professional requirements across a range of industries.
ACADEMY EXTRA
Course registration is limited to the first 30 participants.
Registration deadline: Friday, 12 January 2024
Participants of the online training course will receive:
- 13.5 Professional Development Hours and 1.35 Continuing Education Units administered by Submarine Telecoms Forum, an IACET-accredited continuing education provider
- PTC Beyond – The Academy Master Class Certificate of Completion
Participants of the in-person training course will receive:
- 14 Professional Development Hours and 1.4 Continuing Education Units administered by Submarine Telecoms Forum, an IACET-accredited continuing education provider
- PTC Beyond – The Academy Master Class Certificate of Completion
Questions? Email academy@ptc.org.