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PTC’26

Be a speaker at PTC’26  —  Call for Participation now open→

Aloha and get ready for PTC’26! 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, speaker lineup, and sponsorship opportunities.

→ Registration opening July 2025

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

Missed the Deadline?
Submit a Late Proposal

There’s still time to contribute. 

We’re offering an extended opportunity to submit a full proposal or recommend a speaker to help shape the conversations at PTC’26. When submitting your presentation, talk, or paper, please include the proposed speaker(s) and topic(s). Placement will be determined based on relevance, available time slots, and alignment with other speakers and topics to create a cohesive program.

Submit A Late Proposal

Submission guidelines

General proposal

The PTC Annual Conference is a place/venue for speakers to educate and provide industry knowledge and insights; it is NOT to be used as a platform for individual or organizational commercial and/or marketing purposes.

Proposals will be evaluated on its relevance and merit to PTC’26. To increase the likelihood of being selected, please note the following:

  • Submit a short and well-crafted proposal that defines the problem(s) or issues(s) you intend to address.
  • Explain why your approach is significant; focus on strategic directions, rather than specific technicalities.
  • Include the proposed speaker’s information (e.g., name, job title, company), a short 150 word bio, and contact information.
  • DO NOT submit commercial or product promotions/service pitches or proposals that otherwise focus on a company. Proposals that are of commercial nature or focus on a company will NOT be accepted.

Now accepting late proposals.

 

PR/Marketing Firm
Please be advised that the PTC Annual Conference only accepts proposals for the highest-ranking executive of the organization. Multiple submissions from the same organization are likely to be rejected.

DO NOT submit commercial or product promotions. Any marketing proposal submitted will not be considered.

PTC’25 in Numbers

91 Countries Represented

51% C-Suite/Senior-Level Executives

70+ Sessions

270+ Speakers

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.

PTC'25 Center Stage Sessions
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

Business Opportunities

  • Financing, Investment, Monetization
  • New Business Models
  • New Consumer and Business Markets

Developing Regions and Emerging Markets

  • Asia-Pacific, Pacific Islands, Rural and Remote Regions
  • Digital Divide, Funding Broadband, and Other Services

Emerging Technologies

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

Governance and Ethics

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

Networking Technologies

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

Policies and Regulations

  • Antitrust, Competition
  • Digital Infrastructure Policies, ITU Conferences and Outcomes, Spectrum, Standards
  • Privacy and Cybersecurity

Satellite

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

Subsea Networks

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

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.