PTC’DC 2026 achieves unprecedented turnout in Reston, Virginia
Key players network at PTC’DC 2026
Third annual gathering unites public and private sector leaders for actionable dialogue on expansion, confidence, safety, and connectivity’s future
PTC’DC’s momentum is driven by the increasing significance and urgency of these discussions…”— Brian Moon, CEO, PTCRESTON, VA, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — PTC’DC 2026 wrapped up today at the Hyatt Regency Reston, boasting a record number of participants—approximately 10% more than the previous year—and securing its third straight year of expansion as digital infrastructure gains heightened significance.
This single-day conference assembled decision-makers from government, policy, investment, technology, data center operations, fiber networks, energy, cybersecurity, and community planning to engage in pragmatic discussions on supporting the digital economy’s next phase.
The 2026 program addressed pressing industry priorities, such as AI-fueled infrastructure demand, energy and land limitations, capital flows, fiber deployment, community confidence, national competitiveness, cybersecurity measures, and sustainable digital technology growth worldwide.
“PTC’DC’s momentum is driven by the increasing significance and urgency of these discussions,” stated Brian Moon, CEO, PTC. “This year, that energy was tangible in the room. Participants arrived prepared to address both the promising opportunities and the genuine hurdles related to energy, land, security, policy, and community relations.”
In its third edition, PTC’DC has established itself as a key Washington, D.C.-area hub for dialogue spanning the entire digital infrastructure landscape. The 2026 event saw robust participation throughout, with exchanges extending across panel sessions, interviews, networking breaks, and the concluding reception.
The energy from PTC’DC 2026 will carry forward to PTC’27, PTC’s premier annual gathering, now celebrating its 49th year, scheduled for January 17–20, 2027, in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi.
ABOUT PTC:
Established in 1978, PTC is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to advancing digital infrastructure, telecommunications, and ICT globally, with particular emphasis on the Pacific Rim. PTC acts as a central connector within the digital infrastructure community, encouraging innovation, supporting business development, and facilitating collaboration across a wide array of programs and initiatives. Chief among these is the PTC Annual Conference, a prominent January event in Honolulu, Hawaii, where top executives, technologists, thought leaders, investors, researchers, and academics gather to exchange insights, build meaningful connections, and drive new ventures. Learn more at www.ptc.org.
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