ITW 2026

WHEN: 18–21 May 2026
WHERE: National Harbor, Maryland, USA

WHY: International Telecoms Week (ITW) 2026 brought together thousands of leaders from across the global connectivity and digital infrastructure ecosystem, including telecom operators, hyperscalers, cloud providers, data center operators, subsea cable owners, investors, and technology innovators. As one of the industry’s most influential annual gatherings, the event featured executive meetings, conference sessions, networking receptions, and strategic discussions focused on AI infrastructure, cloud and network connectivity, subsea networks, data center expansion, digital transformation, and the future of global communications. ITW provided a premier platform for industry stakeholders to forge partnerships, explore business opportunities, and gain valuable insights into the trends shaping the next generation of digital infrastructure and connectivity.

The dream team—the faces behind ITW
The ones who make ITW possible: celebrating the sponsors driving connection, collaboration, and innovation across the industry
Celebrating a decade of connection and innovation at the GLF Lounge
SGS Telecom representatives Ashish Patil (L) and Sandesh Nagare (R) enjoying networking at ITW
Happy runners convene at the waterfront after an early start for the TSF Charity Run
Dark Fiber, telecoms industry leaders turned rock band, takes the NTT Welcome Drinks Reception by storm
Connecting and unwinding in one of the many networking lounges at ITW
Industry leaders gather excitedly for the opening of the NTT Welcome Drinks Reception
Jennifer Parkhill (Verizon) joins fellow panelists from AT&T, Arcadian, iMASONS, and Public Sector Solutions Group for the “Wired for Success” discussion
Connections in action as attendees gather and network in one of ITW’s many networking lounges
Leaders gather at the ITW Subsea Leaders Meet Up to participate in exclusive roundtable discussions
Guests unwind and converse over drinks in the Nokia Lounge
Attendees capturing the moment and making new connections
Unveiling Issue 22 of InterGlobix Magazine with the Trans Americas Fiber Systems team
Jasmine Bedi (IG Group) with the Lucend team as they explore Issue 22 of InterGlobix Magazine
Panelists from the Global Electronics Council, Dell Technologies, Elea Data Centers, and Extreme Networks discuss scaling sustainable, responsible data center operations
Panelists from Vernonburg Group, the National Digital Inclusion Alliance, NYI, DFC, and MLC Strategies discuss “Envisioning the Digital Future as a Global Collective”
The latest edition of InterGlobix Magazine on display for attendees to explore and engage with
Arcadian and Verizon sponsor the Emerging Talent networking hub
on the bustling ITW show floor