The Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) will host T&T Week of Spectrum 2026 from 2nd – 6th November 2026, bringing together regulators, policymakers, industry representatives and international experts for five days of training, regional cooperation and regulatory dialogue.
The event will also support preparations for the 2027 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-27), where governments review and update international rules governing the use of radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits.
Participants will join in person and online for five days of expert-led training, knowledge sharing and dialogue on satellite connectivity, regulatory readiness and regional cooperation. The week brings together three complementary engagements:
- Building capacity. Access Partnership, a global public policy and regulatory advisory firm specialising in digital, telecommunications and technology issues, will open T&T Week of Spectrum 2026 on 2 and 3 November with a Capacity-Building Workshop on Satellite Policy and Regulatory Readiness. The workshop will strengthen Caribbean regulators’ understanding of satellite licensing, resilient communications, emerging satellite technologies and preparations for WRC-27. Sessions will be led by Fernando Borjón, former Chairman of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council, and Peter Zimri, who led the African Group during WRC-19 negotiations.
- Strengthening regional cooperation. On 4 November, the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), the Caribbean’s intergovernmental body for ICT and telecommunications development and policy coordination, will convene its Spectrum Management Task Force Meeting at TATT’s headquarters in Barataria, with remote participation. The hybrid meeting will include industry consultations and working group sessions, advance an updated Caribbean Spectrum Management Strategic Plan, and review the 2026 Action Plan.
- Enabling new connectivity. On 5 and 6 November, Welchman Keen will lead workshops examining regulatory approaches to enabling satellite connectivity and exploring the opportunities and challenges associated with use of the 6 GHz band. Discussions will address regional harmonisation, unlicensed spectrum use and approaches to supporting next-generation wireless services across the Caribbean.
On 3 November, the programme will also feature a high-level fireside chat with Senator, the Honourable Dominic Smith, Minister of Public Administration and Artificial Intelligence, on Trinidad and Tobago’s digital transformation agenda, the role of artificial intelligence in modernising public services, and the policy and regulatory measures required to foster innovation, expand connectivity, and strengthen the Caribbean’s competitiveness in an increasingly digital global economy.
Together, the sessions address critical issues for Caribbean small-island developing states, including extending connectivity to remote and underserved communities, supporting maritime and aviation communications, strengthening communications resilience during disasters, and ensuring the region’s priorities are reflected in international discussions leading to WRC-27. They will also explore how satellite technologies can support greater connectivity, economic development and digital inclusion across the Caribbean.
Mr Kurleigh Prescod, Chief Executive Officer at TATT, said, “Technical capacity, regional cooperation and sound regulation must advance together. This week reflects TATT’s commitment to building regulatory capacity, strengthening Caribbean collaboration on spectrum matters, and ensuring the region is well positioned to contribute to discussions at WRC-27. It also provides an opportunity to consider how our regulatory frameworks can respond to emerging technologies and evolving connectivity needs.”
Juan Cacace, Head of Space and Connectivity at Access Partnership, noted that regulators require effective regulatory tools to maximise the benefits of emerging satellite technologies and ensure that connectivity opportunities reach all communities.
Radio-frequency spectrum is the finite resource that enables wireless communications, including mobile services, broadcasting, aviation, maritime communications and satellite connectivity. Effective spectrum management helps services operate without harmful interference and supports reliable access to communications.
TATT thanks Access Partnership, CTU and Welchman Keen for sharing their expertise and partnering with us to support the successful delivery of T&T Week of Spectrum 2026.