The Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC) is thrilled to announce a historic achievement with a groundbreaking surge in attendance at PTC’24. Celebrating its 46th year, the event witnessed an impressive 15% increase in official registrants compared to its previous largest annual conference. A remarkable 9,400+ C-suite executives, industry professionals, and venture capitalists from 80+ nations, spanning the entire digital ecosystem, contributed to making this conference the most successful to date.
Brian Moon, CEO of PTC, expressed his excitement, stating, “We are delighted by the overwhelming response to our recent event, and we are excited to welcome our new Board of Governors. These accomplished individuals bring a wealth of experience, diverse perspectives, and a shared vision for advancing the digital infrastructure and telecommunications sectors.”
Introducing the 2024-25 PTC Board of Governors:
Officers:
- Bill Barney (Asian Century Equity) – President and Chair
- Paul McCann (McCann Consulting) – Vice President
- Lynn Smullen (Oracle) – Secretary
- Brian Tellam (Cornerstone Capital Partners) – Treasurer
Board of Governors Members:
- Paul Abfalter, Managing Director of North Asia and Head of Global Wholesale, Telstra
- Bill Barney, Chairman, Asian Century Equity
- Sean Bergin, Co-founder and President, APTelecom
- Tito Costa, Chief Revenue Officer, Elea
- Heather Hudson, Professor Emerita
- Paul McCann, Managing Director, McCann Consulting
- Laurie Miller, President and CEO, Southern Cross Cable Network
- Cengiz Oztelcan, CEO, Gulf Bridge International
- Isabelle Paradis, President, Hot Telecom
- Robert Pepper, Head, Global Connectivity Policy and Planning, Meta
- Masaaki Sakamaki, Vice Chair, PTC Japan
- Mike Sauer, Vice President Americas, Aqua Comms
- Lynn Smullen, Senior Vice President, Strategic Clients Group, Oracle
- Brian Tellam, Managing Partner, Cornerstone Capital
Looking ahead, PTC is gearing up for its highly anticipated PTC’DC conference in Washington, D.C., scheduled for September 5-6, 2024. This conference is set to unite government officials, regulators, digital infrastructure investors, policy experts, financial leaders, network services providers, and data center operators in a diverse and influential gathering.
Bill Barney, President and Chair of PTC, emphasized, “PTC’DC is not just an event; it’s a strategic move to expand our footprint and influence across the industry. We are excited to bring together key stakeholders, thought leaders, and decision-makers to tackle the pressing issues facing the digital infrastructure, telecommunications, and ICT sectors today.”
Attendance at PTC’DC will be exclusive and limited to ensure a focused and engaging experience for participants. Registration for this landmark event is set to open in February 2024, providing an early opportunity for industry professionals to secure their spot at the forefront of discussions shaping the future of our digital world.
