PTC launches volunteer leadership program PTC Circle

Pacific Telecommunications Council has introduced PTC Circle, a new volunteer leadership program aimed at deepening year-round member involvement and accelerating its initiatives. The program adds a structured path for members to lead work across key focus areas and will recognize sustained volunteer leadership at PTC’27 in January.

Why it matters: - PTC Circle gives members a clearer way to contribute expertise between meetings and events. - The program is designed to move PTC initiatives from commitment to completion. - PTC is using the program to strengthen year-round engagement across digital infrastructure, telecommunications, and ICT.

What happened: - PTC announced PTC Circle on August 20, 2026 in Honolulu. - PTC Circle is a new volunteer leadership program. - The program expands how members can lead and support PTC work throughout the year. - Tony Rossabi, Chairman of Beyond Data Centers and Chair of the PTC Board of Governors, said the program gives members a clearer way to step forward and help turn ideas into action.

The details: - PTC Circle aligns volunteer leaders with Asia Pacific engagement, the Submarine Cable Workshop, government and regulatory initiatives, hyperscalers, startups, and PTC Beyond. - Volunteers have already been recruited from AMD, Cadmus Group, CBC Tech, EdgeConneX, NJFX, PCCW Global, Southern Cross Cable Network, Team Bax, Techvox, Telstra, Tuvalu Telecommunications Corp, and Vocus. - View the list of current volunteer leaders. - Brian Moon, CEO of PTC, will serve as the central point of coordination for PTC Circle. - Moon said the program is intended to make member participation more intentional, inclusive, and impactful. - PTC Circle will establish a formal process to recognize sustained volunteer leadership. - Recognition will include the Awards Ceremony at PTC’27 in January.

Between the lines: - PTC is adding structure to volunteer participation, which can help turn broad member interest into more accountable execution. - The focus on year-round engagement suggests PTC wants members to stay involved beyond the annual conference cycle. - The leadership program also creates a clearer pipeline for advancing work across multiple committees and initiatives.

What's next: - PTC will coordinate volunteer efforts through Brian Moon to keep activities aligned across committees and initiatives. - PTC will recognize sustained volunteer leadership at PTC’27 in January. - The organization will likely use PTC Circle to support continued participation in its ongoing programs and workshops.