Record numbers gather at PTC’DC 2026 in Reston, Virginia
Executives and policymakers network at PTC’DC 2026
Second consecutive sellout brings public and private sector voices together for direct exchanges on expansion, confidence, safety, and connectivity’s path forward
PTC’DC’s momentum reflects the rising stakes 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 with a new attendance milestone, welcoming about 10% more participants than the previous year and notching a third straight year of expansion as digital infrastructure assumes heightened significance.
The single-day gathering assembled voices from government, policy, investment, technology, data centers, fiber, energy, cybersecurity, and community planning for direct discussions on what’s required to drive the next wave of the digital economy.
The program zeroed in on pressing industry concerns, such as infrastructure demand fueled by AI, electricity and land limitations, funding streams, fiber rollout, public confidence, global competitiveness, cybersecurity, and sustainable tech adoption across regions.
“PTC’DC’s momentum reflects the rising stakes of these discussions,” said Brian Moon, CEO, PTC. “The energy in the room this year was tangible. Participants came prepared to dig into both the promise of what’s ahead and the hard realities of power, land, regulation, safety, and local engagement.”
Entering its third edition, PTC’DC has carved out a niche as a key Washington-area gathering for the digital infrastructure sector. The 2026 edition saw robust involvement all day, with exchanges flowing from panels and interviews into networking breaks and the final reception.
The energy generated at PTC’DC 2026 carries over to PTC’27, PTC’s premier annual conference, now in its 49th year, slated for January 17–20, 2027, in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi.
ABOUT PTC:
Established in 1978, PTC is a non-profit membership body dedicated to promoting digital infrastructure, telecommunications, and ICT worldwide, with particular emphasis on the Pacific Rim. PTC acts as a pivotal resource for the digital infrastructure community, encouraging innovation, enabling commercial expansion, and facilitating partnerships among participants via a broad array of programs and gatherings. Chief among these is the PTC Annual Conference, a top-tier event hosted each January in Honolulu, Hawaii, drawing C-suite executives, technologists, visionaries, investors, researchers, and academics to exchange insights, forge lasting connections, and spark new ventures. Learn more at www.ptc.org.
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