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PTC’25 Rewind → Mahalo for making PTC’25 a success! Relive the highlights, connections, and cutting-edge insights from our 47th Annual Conference in Honolulu. 

AI, edge, cloud...data center demands are shifting. Are we building for tomorrow?

PTC’25 Center Stage | Redefining Next-Generation Data Center Models | Future-Proof Data Centers

Take a look back at PTC’25 and its incredible energy, with record-breaking attendance—registration saw a nearly 40% increase over our previous record-breaking year! Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to this incredible milestone.

From standing-room-only Center Stage and Topical Sessions to sold-out events like the Members’ Soirée and the PTC’25 5K Charity Run/Walk, the energy was truly unmatched.

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This year’s Center Stage sessions explored the dynamic forces shaping the future of digital infrastructure. We kicked off with Bill’s opening address, setting the context for the conference and highlighting the importance of collaboration and innovation.

Experts then delved into the evolving investment landscape, from hyperscaler collaborations to government regulation, examining growth opportunities and the impact of AI. A dedicated session tackled the rapid evolution of data centers, addressing the challenges of designing facilities to meet the demands of AI, edge computing, and expanding cloud models.

We cut through the hype surrounding AI, exploring real-world applications and the potential for a true AI ecosystem. Finally, we examined the crucial role of fiber in supporting the growth of AI and cloud services, discussing new deployment models and technologies. The closing panel focused on the challenges of infrastructure project investments, highlighting successful partnerships and the role of governments in these endeavors.

We celebrated outstanding contributions to the digital infrastructure and telecommunications industries at the PTC’25 Awards Ceremony. The event recognized industry leaders, innovative companies, and emerging talents, honoring the visionaries who shaped the future of our industry.

Congrats to the PTC’25 Awards winners

Outstanding Submarine Network Company
SUBCO
Outstanding Data Center Company
NEXTDC
Outstanding Satellite Company
River Advisers
Outstanding Network Solutions Provider
AT&T Business
Outstanding Digital Infrastructure Investor
DigitalBridge
Outstanding Innovation
Tillered
Outstanding Support for PTC’s Vision & Mission
Spark New Zealand
Outstanding CEO
Sridhar Pinnapureddy, CEO, CtrlS
Richard J. Barber PTC Distinguished Service Award
Paul McCann
Outstanding Young Leader
Matt Renner, Founder & CEO, Northshore
PTC’25 Next Gen Award
Felix Seda, NJFX
Distinguished Reseacher
Rob Frieden, Penn State University
Meheroo Jussawalla Research Award
Yuntsai Chou, Yuan Ze University and Li-dar Wang, National Chengchi University

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At PTC’25, industry leaders shared game-changing insights during the DITF sessions hosted by Bill Barney.

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Author(s)
Category
Fiber Consolidation and Shift to Profitability
Andrej Danis, Kanishk Raghuvanshi
General
Infrastructure Solutions to Support AI Workloads
Andrew Jimenez
General
Electric Motors: Why They Matter to Data Centers and Our Planet
Anthony Lou
General
Views on the Next Quarter Century’s Digital Landscape
Bill Barney
General
Reshaping Satellite Connectivity with Innovations Driven by Necessity
Bipin Solanki
General
Harnessing the Power of Connectivity to Accelerate Technology Advancements
Brian Eichman
General
TeleGeography Workshop
Brianna Boudreau, Jon Hjembo, Alan Mauldin
General
Connecting the Islands of Hawaii with a Public Private Partnership – Hawaiian Islands Fiber Link Project
Carlito Caliboso, Scott Schwertfager, Garret Yoshimi
General
Rapid Green Revolution: Delivering Sustainable Data Centers at Lightning Speed
Chris Cheng
General
AI-Driven Data Centers: Financing the Future of Tech
Chris Downie
General
Unlocking the Power of AI
Chuck Lerch
General
Empower Japanese Enterprise Business Through Generative AI
Daichi Shinohara
General
Legislative Reforms to Foster Digital Transformation in the Pacific
Daniel Leza
General
Expediting Power to Data Centers: What, Who, and How to Navigate Energy Solutions Behind the Meter
David Bell
General
Connecting Students During COVID: A Case Study  → Paper   → Slides
David Brookshire Conner
Academic
AI-Powered Evolution: Designing and Operating the Next Generation of Data Centers
David McCall
General
There is No Such Thing as a Free Lunch – (Almost) New Financing Approach and Model for Infrastructure Build
Diego Teot
General
Tele-Health in the United States and Singapore: A Reassessment After SARS-CoV-2
Francis Pereira
Academic
Why it Matters: Sovereign AI
Gavin Dudley
General
Growing Business and Contributing to Develop a Circular Economy Through E-Waste
Harumi Fukuta
General
Redundancy, Reliability and Disruption: Broadband Competition in Rural and Indigenous Regions  → Paper   → Slides
Heather E. Hudson
Academic
Satellite Promises: An Open-Source Investigation and Footprint Analysis of SGDC-1’s Quest in Delivering Broadband to Brazil’s Public Rural Schools
Iago Bojczuk
Academic
Voice Assistants and Child Profiling: Navigating Children’s Rights
Ingrida Milkaite
Academic
Responsible AI in the Hardware Ecosystem
Jenifer Winter
Academic
Tackling the Mobile Investment Gap in the Pacific Islands
John Giusti
General
Overcoming the Challenges of Sensing in Subsea Telecom Cables
José Barros
General
KUROCO’s Initiatives to Boost SME Productivity with Data and AI
Kenta Saito
General
The Heart of Connectivity: How 1623 Farnam Redefines Interconnection in the Central U.S.
Matt Reed
General
Constraints, Opportunities, and the Pursuit of Net Zero Data Centers
Megan Baker
General
Recovering Cables From Sustainability Policy: Will Policy Hinder the Recovery and Recycling of Subsea Telecommunications Cables?  → Paper   → Slides
Michael Brand, Isabelle Cherry
Academic
Due Diligence on Submarine Cable Systems
Mike Conradi
General
Radio Spectrum Re-Farming: A Change of Paradigm
Mohamed El-Moghazi
Academic
Terahertz Wireless Spectrum: Economic Benefits, Challenges and Future Trends
Muhammad Khan
Academic
Distributed Architecture for Enhanced Cellular Connectivity
Naren Yanamadala
General
Transformative Impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence on Human Resource Management: Empowerment, Engagement, Value Capture, and DEI Initiatives  → Paper   → Slides
Nir Kshetri
Academic
i3Forum @ PTC’25: Navigating Change Through Collaboration
Philippe Millet
General
International Traceback – What Will it Take?
Philippe Millet
General
Restore Trust Initiative: A Vision to Drive Action
Philippe Millet
General
Dangers From Regulatory Vacuums in Outer, Inner, and Near Space  → Paper   → Slides
Rob Frieden
Academic
Data Center Efficiencies and Automation
Sean McCarthy
General
Bridging the Time-to-Power Gap with Modular Data Centers
Sergio Rosengaus
General
Enabling Next Generation Networks in Asia-Pacific
Shu Yee Hoo
General
Subsea Cable for Development in Pacific Island Countries (PICs): Public-Private Cooperation
Sophie Hamel
Academic
Market Opportunity of Data Center in Nepal
Suraj Singh Thapa
General
Guardians of the Digital Frontier: Policy and Partnerships
Takuo Imagawa
General
Assessment of Market Power in Digital Markets: Conceptual Framework and Empirical Strategy
Tiago S. Prado
Academic
The Future of Voice: Insights from TeleGeography
Tim Stronge
General
Providing E-Health, E-Education and E-Applications to Meet the Needs of SIDS in the South Pacific Region  → Paper   → Slides
Yasuhiko Kawasumi
Academic
Unlocking Success in Middle East Digital Infrastructure: Insights from a Regional Expert
Yonit Goldberg
General
The Antitrust Crackdown on Big Tech: A Cross-Country Analysis of Regulatory Efficacy as Reflected in the Securities Market  → Paper   → Slides
Yuntsai Chou,
Li-Dar Wang
Academic
Exploring the Japanese Market with simpleasy
Yuta Arai
General