CTU ICT Week 2025 – Jamaica
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The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) is pleased to announce the upcoming CTU ICT Week 2025, set to take place in collaboration with the Government of Jamaica from Monday 29th September to Friday 4th October 2025 at the Jamaica Pegasus, Kingston, Jamaica. This prestigious event will be held under the distinguished patronage of the Honourable Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Government of Jamaica.
The theme for this year’s event, “Driving Changes, Connecting Futures”, aims to foster dialogue on how regional governments can collectively harness digital platforms to enhance social and economic development across the Caribbean, while strengthening the region’s resilience to emerging challenges.
A highlight of the event will be the convening of the Ministers responsible for Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) during the statutory meetings that guide the CTU’s work. Among these sessions will be the 23rd Strategic ICT Ministerial Seminar, where ministers will deliberate on key ICT issues and formulate strategies for the region’s future. International experts will also provide valuable insights on pressing topics such as the expansion of 5G networks, artificial intelligence, digital inclusion, cybersecurity and climate action. These discussions will contribute to shaping policies that enhance the region’s competitiveness and resilience in the rapidly evolving ICT landscape. CTU ICT Week 2025 is designed to serve as a critical catalyst, encouraging Caribbean governments to promote the creative potential of the ICT sector. This, in turn, will drive innovation, economic growth and social development across the region.
WEEK AT A GLANCE
| Date | Time | Activity |
| Monday 29th September | 9:00–17:00 | 23rd Ministerial Strategic ICT Seminar |
| Monday 29th September | 18:00–22:00 | Opening Ceremony |
| Tuesday 30th September | 09:00–13:00 | 53rd Executive Council Meeting |
| Tuesday 30th September | 09:00–13:00 | CTU 3rd Caribbean ICT Youth Network Meeting |
| Tuesday 30th September | 09:00–13:00 | CCA Workshop |
| Tuesday 30th September | 13:00–17:00 | Joint Meeting of 53rd EC and 31st GC (Open) |
| Wednesday 1st October | 09:00–16:00 | 31st General Conference of Ministers (GC31 Closed) |
| Wednesday 1st October | 09:00–16:00 | CTU Network of Women Leadership Seminar |
| Wednesday 1st October | 18:00–22:00 | Reception hosted by Hon. Minister |
| Thursday 2nd October | 09:00–17:00 | 11th Caribbean ICT Regulators Forum |
| Thursday 2nd October | 09:00–17:00 | CTU ICT4PWDs Workshops for the Blind, Deaf and Persons with Mobility Challenges |
| Thursday 2nd October | 09:00–17:00 | UPU/CPU Workshop |
| Friday 3rd October | 09:00–17:00 | Digital Jamaica – Secondary School Forum |
| Friday 3rd October | 09:00–17:00 | Cultural Tour |
 President and CEO of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Kurt Lindqvist Kurt Erik “Kurtis” Lindqvist is a seasoned technology executive and business leader who became President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) on 9 December 2024. With more than 30 years of experience in engineering and business development of Internet service providers, Internet Exchange Points, and global network carriers, Lindqvist has dedicated his career to advancing the stability, security, and accessibility of the Internet. Prior to joining ICANN, Lindqvist served as CEO of the London Internet Exchange (LINX), a leading operator of worldwide interconnection services, from 2019 to 2024. Prior to this, he was CEO of Netnod from 2002 to 2015. Lindqvist also chaired the European Internet Exchange Association (Euro-IX) from 2003 to 2020, which underscores his long-standing leadership in Internet infrastructure organizations. Lindqvist has been a leading voice in Internet governance (IG) and technical development. He served on the Internet Architecture Board (IAB) and led working groups within the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and RIPE, where his efforts helped shape critical Internet standards and policies. Additionally, he has advised the Swedish government on IG, broadband policy, and other key areas, fostering collaboration between public and private sectors. Lindqvist studied Computer Science at Uppsala University, Sweden, and holds an Executive MBA from the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Lausanne, Switzerland. |
 Secretary-General, African Telecommunications Union John Omo Mr. John OMO is the Secretary-General of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) having been elected during the 5th ATU Conference of Plenipotentiaries held in Nairobi in August 2018. He leads the continental body entrusted with building consensus within African countries in the development of ICT policies, systems and services, and also in coordinating African participation in international ICT for Africa. Mr. Omo has 29 years experience as a lawyer and has contributed immensely to the development of local and international policies, legislation, agreements and treaties in all areas of public service life but mainly in the area of ICTs. Prior to his election, he worked with the Communications Authority of Kenya, Kenya’s ICT regulator, where he provided leadership over the Authority’s legal matters and strategies. Before that, he worked in the public/civil service. He holds a Master of Law degree in International and Commercial law from the University of Sheffield – UK; a Bachelor of Law from the University of Nairobi – Kenya; a Diploma in Human Rights Law from the UN Human Rights Centre, Geneva, and ILO Centre Turin and another diploma in Legal Practice and Ethics from the Kenya School of Law amongst other professional courses. |
