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Countdown to GA-17: Shaping the APT’s Direction for 2027–2029
As the countdown to GA-17 begins, the APT looks forward to welcoming its members to Phnom Penh for this important gathering that will help shape the organization’s next chapter and strengthen regional cooperation across the Asia-Pacific.
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Recent Events:
· The 37th Meeting of the APT Wireless Group (AWG-37) · The 26th APT Policy and Regulatory Forum (PRF-26)
Upcoming Events:
· SATRC Workshop on Recent Trends and Technologies (Postponed until further notice) · APT Symposium on Digital Transformation and the Universal Service Fund · The 27th Meeting of South Asian Telecommunication Regulators’ Council (SATRC-27) · The 14th Meeting of the Working Group of Management Committee on APT Legal Instruments (WGMC-14) · The Preparatory Meeting for the 17th Session of the General Assembly of the APT (GA17-Prep) · The 17th Session of the General Assembly of the APT (GA-17) · The 50th Session of the Management Committee of the APT (MC-50)
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Recent Events |
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The 37th Meeting of APT Wireless Group (AWG-37): 7 – 11 September 2026, Dhaka, Bangladesh
The Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT) successfully convened the APT Frequency Information System (AFIS) Training from 5 to 6 September 2026, followed by the 37th Meeting of the APT Wireless Group (AWG-37) from 7 to 11 September 2026 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Both events were hosted by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).
The AFIS Training brought together 58 participants from APT Members and Affiliate Members, while AWG-37 was attended by 323 participants representing APT Members, Associate Members, Affiliate Members and International Organizations.
APT Frequency Information System (AFIS) Training
The training covered the following key areas:
The 37th Meeting of the APT Wireless Group (AWG-37)
AWG-37 considered 88 input contributions and 10 information documents, resulting in a range of substantive outputs, including draft APT Recommendations, APT Reports, and Liaison Statements, as detailed below:
Draft New APT Recommendation
Draft Revised APT Recommendation
New APT Reports
Revised APT Reports
Liaison Statements
Next Meeting The 38th Meeting of the APT Wireless Group (AWG-38) is scheduled to take place in May/June 2027.
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The 26th APT Policy and Regulatory Forum (PRF-26): 15 – 17 September 2026, Paro, Bhutan
As one of the APT’s flagship events, the PRF serves as an important platform for policy makers, regulators, and industry leaders to exchange views on key policy and regulatory trends, share national experiences, and explore collaborative approaches to address common challenges in the rapidly evolving ICT landscape of the Asia-Pacific region.
Over two and a half days, PRF-26 featured a comprehensive programme comprising a High-Level Dialogue, Regulators’ Roundtable, Business Dialogue, and six thematic sessions, providing opportunities for participants to exchange perspectives on key policy and regulatory issues shaping the region’s digital future.
Highlights of PRF-26
Through these discussions, PRF-26 provided a forward-looking platform for exchanging knowledge and best practices, strengthening regional cooperation, and advancing an inclusive, sustainable, and resilient digital transformation across the Asia-Pacific region.
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The 2nd Meeting of the Correspondence Group for the Strategic Plan of the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity for 2027 – 2029 (CGSP-2): 22 – 23 September 2026, Fully Virtual Meeting
The 2nd Meeting of the Correspondence Group for the Strategic Plan of the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity for 2027–2029 (CGSP-2) was successfully held from 22 to 23 September 2026 in a fully virtual modality via the Zoom platform. The meeting was attended by 54 participants, including representatives from 14 APT Members. The Correspondence Group comprises 62 nominated experts from 21 APT Member administrations, reflecting strong regional engagement and commitment to shaping the APT’s future strategic direction.
The meeting made progress in refining key elements of the draft Strategic Plan and building convergence around the proposed strategic priorities. The contributions from the participants provided a foundation for the next stage of the process.
Following CGSP-2, the revised draft Strategic Plan will be circulated to APT Members for further necessary domestic arrangements. The draft is expected to be finalized at the Preparatory Meeting for the 17th Session of the APT General Assembly (GA-17) on 13 December 2026 and submitted to GA-17, scheduled for 14–15 December 2026, for the final adoption.
The successful convening of the CGSP-2 meeting marked an important milestone in advancing the APT’s Strategic Plan for 2027–2029. The outcomes underscored the value of collaborative engagement among Members in shaping a unified vision for the region’s digital future.
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Upcoming Events |
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POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
SATRC Workshop on Recent Trends and Technologies 6 - 8 October 2026, Kathmandu, Nepal
The Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT) will organize the South Asian Telecommunication Regulators’ Council (SATRC) Workshop on Recent Trends and Technologies from 6 to 8 October 2026 in Kathmandu, Nepal. The workshop will be conducted as a hybrid event, allowing both physical attendance and remote participation. The workshop will be hosted by Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA), Nepal.
The SATRC Workshop on Recent Trends and Technologies will be organized as part of the implementation of the SATRC Action Plan Phase X. The workshop will focus on recent developments, emerging trends and innovative technologies that can support and accelerate the digital transformation of economies and societies across SATRC Member countries. In this context, the workshop aims to enhance participants’ understanding of the evolving telecommunication/ICT landscape and provide insights into the emerging technologies shaping the future of the digital economy.
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APT Symposium on Digital Transformation and the Universal Service Fund 13 - 15 October 2026, Islamabad, Pakistan
The Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT) will organize the APT Symposium on Digital Transformation and the Universal Service Fund from 13 to 15 October 2026 in Islamabad, Pakistan. The event will be hosted jointly by the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication and the Universal Service Fund Pakistan. Please note that the Symposium was originally scheduled for 25–27 March 2026 but had to be postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. We are pleased that, with the renewed support and preparations of the host administration, arrangements have now been made to hold the Symposium as rescheduled.
The objective of the Symposium is to provide APT members with a platform to discuss and explore new technologies, policies, and financing models that will ensure that digital transformation becomes sustainable, inclusive and equitable for all in Asia-Pacific taking into account the roles of the Universal Service Fund (USF) in digital transformation. The Symposium aims to encourage dialogue among high-level policy makers, regulators, and other stakeholders in the region on the following issues:
· highlight connectivity and inclusion gaps · explore emerging technologies and innovative models · discuss affordability and sustainable financing · promote digital readiness and inclusive content ecosystems · strengthen policy and regulatory frameworks · foster regional collaboration and partnerships.
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The 27th Meeting of South Asian Telecommunication Regulators’ Council (SATRC-27) 20 - 22 October 2026, Colombo, Sri Lanka
The Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT) will organize the 27th Meeting of the South Asian Telecommunication Regulators’ Council (SATRC-27) in Colombo, Sri Lanka from 20 to 22 October 2026. The meeting will be hosted by the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL). SATRC-27 will be held as a physical meeting with remote participation modality. Remote participation will be arranged through Zoom meeting platform.
The SATRC meeting is convened annually to discuss and coordinate regulatory and other related issues in the fields of telecommunications and ICT that are of common concern to the regulators of SATRC Member countries. The meeting brings together the heads of telecommunications regulatory authorities and designated senior-level officials from SATRC Member countries.
SATRC-27 will discuss the key policy and regulatory issues in the SATRC countries and review the implementation of SATRC Action Plan Phase X adopted at SATRC-26. SATRC-27 will include sessions for Regulators’ Roundtable, Industry-Regulator Dialogue, Industry Session and Sharing Regulatory Experiences Sessions to facilitate the development of the telecom/ICT sector in South-Asia. The Regulators’ Roundtable will be held exclusively for the heads of regulators to discuss and share thoughts on important regulatory issues that need regional collaboration specifically for the SATRC Member countries and generally to the Asia-Pacific region.
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The 14th Meeting of the Working Group of Management Committee on APT Legal Instruments (WGMC-14) 29 - 30 October 2026, Fully Virtual Meeting
The Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT) will organize the 14th Meeting of the Working Group of Management Committee on APT Legal Instruments (WGMC-14) from 29 to 30 October 2026 as a virtual/online meeting. WGMC-14 will review and discuss the task assigned by MC-49, i.e. review the existing Guideline 18 (MC-44, 2020) and collect the best practices of other organizations in relation to the rights of remote participants.
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The Preparatory Meeting for the 17th Session of the General Assembly of the APT (GA17-Prep) 13 December 2026, Phnom Penh, Cambodia The 17th Session of the General Assembly of the APT (GA-17) 14 - 15 December 2026, Phnom Penh, Cambodia The 50th Session of the Management Committee of the APT (MC-50) 16 - 18 December 2026, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
The 17th Session of the General Assembly of the APT (GA-17) and the 50th Session of the Management Committee of the APT (MC-50) will be held from 14 to 15 December 2026 and 16 to 18 December 2026, respectively, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia as a physical meeting with remote participation modality. Prior to the GA-17, the Preparatory Meeting for the 17th Session of the General Assembly of the APT (GA17-Prep) will be held on 13 December 2026 at the same venue. GA17-Prep, GA-17, and MC-50 will be hosted by the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications of Cambodia (MPTC) and organized by the APT.
GA17-Prep will consider the draft APT Strategic Plan for 2027–2029 in preparation for its consideration by GA-17. GA-17, the APT’s highest-level governing body convened every three years, will set the APT’s strategic direction for the next three-year period, including consideration of the Strategic Plan, election of the Secretary General and Deputy Secretary General, and the basis for the APT’s budget for 2027–2029. Following GA-17, MC-50 will review the APT’s activities, Work Programme and finances for 2026, consider the Work Programme and budget for 2027, and elect the Chairman and Vice-Chairmen of the Management Committee for the next term.
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