By: Nana
Appiah Acquaye
The International
Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Government of The Bahamas have signed a
Host Country Agreement for the World Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum 2026
(WTPF-26), which will take place in Nassau from 2 to 4 September 2026.
The forum will be preceded
by a one-day policy dialogue and will bring together governments, industry
leaders, academia, civil society organizations and the technical community to
examine emerging policy challenges and opportunities arising from rapid developments
in digital technologies.
The WTPF-26 is expected to
serve as a global platform for discussions on the future of digital
cooperation, addressing key issues shaping the evolution of information and
communication technologies and their impact on societies and economies.
The event will take place
ahead of the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 (PP-26), providing an
important opportunity for stakeholders to contribute to international
conversations on digital policy and the future direction of global
communications.
ITU Secretary-General Doreen
Bogdan-Martin and the organization expressed appreciation to Minister Sebastian
J.D. Bastian and the Government of The Bahamas for their partnership and
commitment to hosting the high-level policy gathering.
The hosting of WTPF-26
reinforces The Bahamas’ role in supporting international dialogue on technology
policy and highlights the importance of collaboration among governments, the
private sector and other stakeholders in addressing the challenges and opportunities
of the digital age.
The ITU said it looks
forward to welcoming participants from around the world to Nassau for the
forum.
