PTC’DC Mid-Year Conference 2024

WHEN: 5-6 September 2024
WHERE: Washington, D.C.
WHY: PTC’DC was a mid-year conference organized by the Pacific Telecommunications Council, bringing together industry leaders, regulators, and government officials to discuss the evolving landscape of digital infrastructure. Held in Washington, D.C., the event fostered critical conversations on key telecom and technology trends, focusing on future infrastructure challenges and opportunities. It also provided valuable networking opportunities for professionals across sectors to connect and share insights. Register now for PTC’25, 19-22 January, PTC.org.

Bill Barney, PTC Chair and President, addresses the audience during the Opening Remarks
From left, Ursula Wynhoven moderates while Ivan Fong joins the discussion on “The New Paradigm and Ways for Operating in Asia and Globally”
Panelists Simon Parker, Brian Quigley, and Roary Stasko (from left) explore “The New Paradigm and Ways for Operating in Asia and Globally”
Moderator Brandon Amber, along with panelists Gautam Bhandari, Phillip Marangella, Takuo Imagawa, Jonathan Friesel, and Jonathan Atkin (from left), take the stage for a discussion on “Digital Infrastructure: Trends, Challenges, and Implications”
Marc Halbfinger, Justin Mallen, and Bill Barney (from left) share their insights in the session titled “A Perspective of China from Three Former CEOs”
Panelists Gautam Bhandari, Vint Cerf, and Robert Pepper (from left) engage in “The Big Debate: How to Navigate the Next 25 Years in Asia”
Ambassador Nathaniel Fick speaks, with Bill Barney moderating the session “The Big Debate: How to Navigate the Next 25 Years in Asia”
From left, Dave Shaeffer, Obinna Isiadinso, Naibuka Saune, Robert Pepper, and moderator Lynn Smullen discuss the topic of “National Competitiveness and Avoiding a New Digital Divide”
Moderator Lynn Smullen and panelist Dave Schaeffer share a light moment during the session on “National Competitiveness and Avoiding a New Digital Divide”
Robert Pepper, Vint Cerf, Eli Noam, and Brian Moon (from left) offer applause at the conclusion of the final session, “A Look at New World Dynamics: Pitfalls and Opportunities”
Vint Cerf and Brian Moon engage in conversation at PTC’DC
Angela Adam and Lynn Smullen introduce the hosts for the Executive Networking Breakfast
Vint Cerf and Jasmine Bedi, Editor-in-Chief of InterGlobix Magazine
Brian Quigley hosts a table discussion during the Executive Networking Breakfast
Gil Santaliz speaks with an attendee during the Executive Networking Breakfast
Ivan Fong chats with an attendee at the Executive Networking Breakfast
Eli Noam engages with an attendee at the Executive Networking Breakfast
Angela Adam delivers the closing remarks for the Executive Networking Breakfast
Tito Costa is interviewed by JSA during the PTC’DC networking break PTC’DC