Asia-Pacific Telecommunity

The 26th APT Policy and Regulatory Forum (PRF-26)

15 September 2026 - 17 September 2026
Paro, Bhutan

The Asia-Pacific Telecommunity will organize the 26th APT Policy and Regulatory Forum (PRF-26) from 15 to 17 September 2026 in Paro, Bhutan as a physical meeting with remote participation modality. The Forum will be hosted by the Government Technology Agency (GovTech) of Bhutan.

PRF-26 will focus its work in line with the Strategic Pillars of the Strategic Plan of the APT which serves as the guideline for APT’s activities for 2024-2026. It will also reaffirm commitments outlined in the Tokyo Statement of the Asia-Pacific ICT Ministers on “Harnessing Emerging Technologies for Sustainable, Inclusive, and Equitable Digital Transformation in the Asia-Pacific” which was adopted at the APT Ministerial Meeting held in May 2025. This PRF-26 will consist of the following special features:

1) High-Level Dialogue: A session among Ministers, Vice Ministers and high-level officials to reaffirm their commitment to the Tokyo Statement and exchange views on national strategies, policy frameworks, and regional cooperation to advance digital transformation.

2) Regulators’ Roundtable: A roundtable among the Heads of the Regulators to share their experiences and express their views on shaping policies and regulatory approaches that strike a balance between enabling innovation and ensuring appropriate regulation.

3) Business Dialogue: A session to provide a platform for industry stakeholders to exchange experiences, discuss emerging trends and challenges, identify investment opportunities, and strengthen partnerships for sustainable digital transformation.