Now Accepting Applications
The Academy Master Class
Ready to take your telecom career to the next level? Our annual PTC Beyond – The Academy Master Class is designed just for rising leaders eager to make a mark in the industry. What’s in it for you? Dive into global telecom trends, explore the latest technologies, and develop the strategic mindset of top executives. Led by industry experts, you’ll enjoy engaging presentations, real-world case studies, and hands-on exercises to help you tackle challenges and seize new opportunities.
15-16 January 2027 | Honolulu, Hawai‘i
Who is this course for?
If you’re a mid-career professional with 5-10 years of experience in digital infrastructure, telecommunications, or related areas of the ICT industry, this course is for you!
Even if you don’t handle profit and loss but are curious about industry evolution and strategies, you will benefit from this program. Experts keen to explore related segments will also find great value in it.
Designed for emerging leaders and industry professionals seeking to deepen their expertise and earn continuing education credits.
Questions? Contact 
learn@ptc.org
Meet Your Instructors
Sean Bergin
Co-Founder & President
APTelecom
Eric Handa
Co-Founder & CEO
APTelecom
Ivo Ivanov
Chief Executive Officer, DE-CIX
Chair of the Board, DE-CIX Group AG
Michael King
Director of Infrastructure Strategy
Cloudflare
Timothy J. Logue
Member
PTC Advisory Council
Tony Rossabi
Chairman
Beyond Data Centers
Terms & Conditions
Consent to Use Name, Image, Voice, and Likeness
The Academy Master Class may be filmed and photographed. By registering, you grant PTC permission to use your name, photographs, images, recordings, or likenesses for promotional purposes in all media, now or in the future.
Registration Policy
All attendees must complete a registration form and adhere to these guidelines:
- Applicants must be registered for PTC’27 to participate in the Academy Master Class.
- Completing the Academy Master Class grants 13 Professional Development Hours and 1.3 Continuing Education Units from Submarine Telecoms Forum, an IACET-accredited provider.
- Present a valid photo ID to claim registration badge and materials. Materials cannot be picked up for another attendee without written authorization.
- PTC does not handle hotel reservations or payments.
Substitution Policy
Substitutions are allowed within the same company. Submit your request to ptcreg@ptc.org. Requests must be received by 2 January 2027.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation requests must be received by 2 January 2027. Submit your request to ptcreg@ptc.org.
Turn Off Mobile Phones and Devices
Please turn off all devices or set them to silent mode before the sessions. Please exit the room to take calls. Your cooperation is appreciated.
Cancellation or Postponement
PTC is not responsible for delays or cancellations due to events beyond its control (e.g., fire, flood, strike, government actions, acts of God, terrorism, war, epidemics, pandemics). In such cases, PTC may reschedule or cancel the Academy Master Class without liability for damages, costs, or expenses. Presenter changes do not warrant refunds or cancellations.
PTC partnered with the IACET-accredited Submarine Telecoms Forum to enhance PTC Beyond – The Academy Master Class with internationally recognized Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
