PTC’27 Call for Participation (CFP)
Explore the proposal formats available for contributing to the PTC Annual Conference program.
Submit Proposal
Individual Speaker:
Nominate an expert to be considered for participation in the PTC programming schedule.
Managed Session:
Submit a complete session proposal including a title, description, session topic, designated moderator, and up to four speakers.
Lightning Talk:
PTC HUB Lightning Talks are dynamic 10-minute presentations delivering concise insights on timely industry topics or emerging innovations.
Research:
PTC’s Research Track features forward-looking research relevant to the global digital infrastructure and telecommunications ecosystem.
Note: Emerging Scholars and the Meheroo Jussawalla Research Award submissions are managed through separate application processes and are not part of the PTC’27 Call for Participation.
Important Dates
16 March: PTC’27 Call for Participation (CFP) Launch
29 May: CFP Deadline
Please note: We will NOT accept late proposals for PTC’27. All proposals must be submitted by the CFP deadline date for consideration.
31 July: Notification of Status Begins
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.
The Alaka‘i Stage is designed as an intimate fireside chat setting that spotlights distinguished leaders and their perspectives. Inspired by the Hawaiian word Alaka‘i, meaning “leader,” the stage provides a platform to highlight visionary voices in a more personal and engaging format.
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.
Past participating companies
AdaniConneX, Akamai Technologies, Amazon Web Services, Ciena, Cloudflare, Cogent Communications, Columbia Business School, DataBank, DigitalBridge, Digital Realty, EdgeConneX, EQT Partners, Equinix,
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),
Federal Communications Commission, Grain Management, Guggenheim Partners, Infinera, I Squared Capital, Kao Data, Lenovo, Lynk, Meta, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC),
