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PTC’26

Registration is now open for PTC’26 — The premier global event for the digital infrastructure, telecommunications, and ICT industry

Join us in beautiful Honolulu, Hawaii, from 18-21 January 2026, for the premier event exploring the convergence of digital infrastructure, telecommunications, and ICT.

We’re planning an unforgettable experience with cutting-edge insights, valuable networking, and inspiring panel discussions. Stay tuned for the agenda and speaker lineup.

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Agenda
Coming Soon
Speakers
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Sponsorship
PTC Beyond
The Academy Master Class
Top Talent Leadership Development Program
Introduction to PTC’26 with Brian Moon

Important dates

All CFP Proposals Due:
Now accepting late proposals
Full Research Papers Due:
29 September 2025
All Final Papers Due:
5 December 2025
PTC’26
18-21 January 2026

PTC’25 in Numbers

North America

64%

Asia

10%

Australia/Pacific Islands

8%

Europe

9%

Other

9%

Past participating companies

AdaniConneX, Akamai Technologies, Amazon Web Services, Ciena, Cloudflare, Cogent Communications, Columbia Business School, DataBank, DigitalBridge, Digital Realty, EdgeConneX, EQT Partners, Equinix, 

Federal Communications Commission, Grain Management, Guggenheim Partners, Infinera, I Squared Capital, Kao Data, Lenovo, Lynk, Meta, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), 

Mizuho Americas, Morrison, Netflix, NEXTDC, NTT Global Data Centers, NVIDIA, Oracle, SES, STACK Americas, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, Switch, Telstra, Verizon Partner Solutions, Vertiv, Viasat, Zayo, 

Discover, participate, and immerse yourself in sessions and topics that match your interests and aspirations.

Center Stage features dynamic sessions where industry pioneers, visionaries, and disruptors explore pressing issues shaping our digital future. Be on the forefront of industry discourse and shape the trajectory of tomorrow’s technologies on our Keynote stage.
Topical Sessions offer focused panel discussions, workshops, and roundtable conversations on key industry themes and emerging trends. Dive deep into specific topics, gain insights from experts, and engage in interactive dialogue.
PTC HUB Lightning Talk bring succinct 10-minute presentations and discussions on industry hot topics in the PTC HUB.

Suggested topics, but are not limited to:

Applications and Their Implications

  • Autonomous Transport, Smart Cities, Smart Homes

  • E-Commerce, E-Governance, E-Health, Humanitarian Relief, Online Education

  • Entertainment, Media, and Streaming

Developing Regions and Emerging Markets

  • Asia-Pacific, Pacific Islands, Rural and Remote Regions

  • Digital Divide, Funding Broadband, and Other Services

Governance and Ethics

  • Corporate Responsibility, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), Outreach to Youth and Communities

Policies and Regulations

  • Antitrust, Competition

  • Digital Infrastructure Policies, ITU Conferences and Outcomes, Spectrum, Standards

  • Privacy and Cybersecurity

Subsea Networks

  • Evolution of Subsea Networks, Cables and Internet Resilience, Security Concerns, Future Trends

Business Opportunities

  • Financing, Investment, Monetization

  • New Business Models

  • New Consumer and Business Markets

Emerging Technologies

  • AI, Big Data, Blockchain, IoT, Metaverse, Quantum Computing, Web3

Networking Technologies

  • Converging Technologies and Services

  • Data Centers, Mobile and Other Wireless Networks, Satellite Systems, Subsea Networks

Satellite

  • Direct-to-Device, Innovations in SCT, Environmental Impact, Regulatory Issues, Role in Global Connectivity

Sustainability

  • Energy Efficiency, Green Technologies, UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Academics, Researchers, and Students

PTC invites submissions from academics, research organizations, and collaborative industry-academic programs. Submit a paper abstract or panel proposal that aligns with a suggested topic. Papers may also be considered for a research award. Students and recent graduates may also apply to the PTC Emerging Scholar Program to participate in PTC’26.

Meheroo Jussawalla Research Award
Open to researchers, faculty, Ph.D. students, and post-docs submitting a single-authored not previously published paper.
PTC Emerging Scholar Program
Applicants should be enrolled in a Ph.D. degree program or Ph.D. completion date should be within the last five (5) years.
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