APT Events

The 23rd APT Telecommunication/ICT Development Forum (ADF-23)

• 14 July 2026 - 15 July 2026
• Bangkok, Thailand

APT will organize the 23rd APT Telecommunication/ICT Development Forum (ADF-23) from 14 to 15 July 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand, with physical attendance as well as online participation through Zoom (i.e. hybrid meeting). ADF-23 will be co-hosted by the Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) of Thailand. ADF serves as a platform for regional dialogues on Telecommunication and ICT developments, facilitates the exchange of good practices, encourages regional cooperation, and promotes capacity building in telecommunications and ICTs. This ADF-23 will consist of the following:  

1) Thematic Sessions: The thematic sessions will address emerging priorities across three strategic pillars that include Digital Connectivity, Digital Transformation, and Trust and Safety, covering topics such as national broadband strategies, AI-ready infrastructure, data sovereignty, AI governance frameworks, digital safety, and ICT resilience for disaster response. The sessions are designed to facilitate open dialogue and the exchange of national experiences and best practices among governments, regulators, international organizations, and industry representatives.

2) Sessions for EBCs: ADF-23 will also feature dedicated sessions showcasing the outcomes and achievements of ICT pilot projects implemented through Extra-Budgetary Contributions (EBCs) from Japan (EBC-J) and the Republic of Korea (EBC-K), and the People’s Republic of China (EBC-C), along with an introductory session on the EBC project framework to encourage broader participation among APT Members. The Forum will also include a simple project showcase, where EBC project teams may present their work through posters and share their project outcomes with participants.

For your kind information, ADF-23 will be held back-to-back with the ITU Regional Development Forum for Asia-Pacific (RDF-ASP-26) scheduled for 16-17 July 2026 at the same venue to enhance synergies and facilitate broader participation.

Venue
Conrad Bangkok
All Seasons Place 87/3 Wireless Road, Bangkok 10330, Thailand (Map)
Tel: +66 2 690 9999
Hotel Reservation Link: Click here (special rates available until 29 June 2026)
Email: [email protected]
Hotel Website: Click here
(More details can be found in Information for Participants)

Registration
For both physical and virtual/online attendance, registration should be completed by 7 July 2026 online at https://apt.int//content/online-registration to make necessary arrangements. Please indicate the mode of delegates’ participation on the online registration form. Only registered participants are entitled to attend the meeting.

Contact
If you need further information or assistance regarding the meeting, please contact the APT Secretariat by email at [email protected].

Meeting Documents