PTC CEO Brian Moon delivered the welcome address at PTC’DC
WHEN: 4-5 September 2025 WHERE: Washington, D.C., USA
WHY: PTC’DC convened a powerful cross-section of industry, policy, and technology leaders to explore the converging forces shaping global connectivity and infrastructure. The event’s agenda centered on AI’s transformative influence on energy demand, the race to deploy resilient, sustainable infrastructure, and the evolving intersections of regulation, investment, and geopolitical dynamics. Throughout the conference, attendees engaged in fireside chats, panels, and an open forum addressing topics like scaling AI infrastructure, balancing energy supply, submarine and satellite connectivity, and policy frameworks to support infrastructure growth.
PTC’DC opening remarks by Bill Barney, Chairman of Asian Century Equity and President & Chair of PTC’s Board of GovernorsPTC’DC sessions drew audience engagementFrom (L) to (R): Eli Noam (Columbia Business School) and Troy Tazbaz (Oracle) discussed key AI models at PTC’DCFrom (L) to (R): Robert Pepper (GDIP) and Vint Cerf (Google) shared insights during the panel “The World in 2030: A Glimpse Into What’s Possible” at PTC’DCA full house attended the panel on global AI and energy at PTC’DCBrian Moon (PTC) (L) and Jasmine Bedi (InterGlobix) (R)with the 18th edition of InterGlobix MagazineFrom (L) to (R): Tony Rossabi (OCOLO), Randy Brouckman (EdgeConneX), Andy Power (Digital Realty), and Steve Smith (Zayo) addressed AI and energy infrastructure at PTC’DCFrom (L) to (R): Lynn Smullen (Oracle), Derek Chu (AustralianSuper), Chris Sharp (Digital Realty), and Tomer Yosef-Or (Vitruvian Partners) explored private equity’s next big playsFrom (L) to (R): Tony Rossabi (OCOLO), Vice Minister Takuo Imagawa (MIC Japan), Björn Brynjulfsson (Borealis Data Center), Leanne Starace (Equinix), and Peter Hopper (Primary Digital Infrastructure) unpacked strategies driving digital growthNew partnerships formed during the PTC’DC Executive Networking BreakfastVinay Nagpal (IG Group) (L) and Marc Ganzi (DigitalBridge) (R) with the latest issue of InterGlobix MagazineLively networking at the PTC’DC Welcome ReceptionConversations among industry leaders took place at the PTC’DC Executive Networking Breakfast From (L) to (R): Bill Barney (Asian Century Equity) and Marc Ganzi (DigitalBridge) highlighted AI, power challenges, and digital infrastructure during their fireside chat at PTC’DCPTC’DC attendees applauded Marc Ganzi’s fireside chatFrom (L) to (R): Bill Barney (Asian Century Equity), Sita Sonty (AlixPartners AD&A Americas), Dan Dooley (Lynk), and Phillip Henderson (Vodafone Cook Islands) examined satellite technology use across the PacificFrom (L) to (R): Robert Pepper (GDIP), Joseph Alm (U.S. Department of Homeland Security), and Steve Lang engaged in a candid fireside chat at PTC’DCFrom (L) to (R): Lynn Smullen (Oracle), Obinna Isiadinso (IFC), Raj Mirpuri (NVIDIA), Mohamed Nasr (Telecom Egypt), and Ignacio Quintana (MGX) discussed how partnerships are fueling sustainable AI growthFrom (L) to (R): Raj Mirpuri (NVIDIA), Randy Brouckman (EdgeConneX), Seth Center (U.S. Department of State), and Joseph Alm (U.S. Department of Homeland Security) concluded the PTC’DC conference with an interactive Open Forum
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As the Events Coordinator for InterGlobix, Michelle manages communications and participation of InterGlobix at various events across both its businesses—consultancy and publication. She has been an active member of InterGlobix’s Marketing team, supporting the company’s local events and special meetings across the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Michelle is a highly experienced and versatile professional with a diverse background and over twenty years of experience in both government and private sectors. Michelle is the recipient of an award for her work with the Office of Legal Counsel.
