Cuba attends the 2026 World Forum on Telecommunications and ICT Policy.
NASSAU, The Bahamas, 31 August 2026. — The Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in The Bahamas welcomed Comrade Pablo Julio Plá Feria, Cuba’s Deputy Minister of Communications, on Monday, upon his arrival in Nassau to take part in the World Telecommunications and ICT Policy Forum 2026 (WTPF-26), one of the leading multilateral forums for dialogue on the present and future of technologies digital.
Organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and hosted by the Government of the Bahamas, the Forum will take place from 2 to 4 September, preceded by a High-Level Strategic Dialogue on 1 September, with the participation of representatives from governments, regulatory bodies, businesses, academic institutions, international organisations and other stakeholders linked to the digital ecosystem.
Under the theme “Accelerating an inclusive, sustainable, resilient and innovative digital future”, WTPF-26 will place some of the key challenges facing the international community in the areas of connectivity and digital transformation at the centre of the debate.
Among the topics to be addressed are the reduction of digital divides, universal connectivity, sustainable digital transformation, the resilience of telecommunications networks and infrastructure, space connectivity, and the promotion of innovation and entrepreneurship in the ICT sector.
The participation of Deputy Minister Pablo Julio Plá Feria will enable Cuba to contribute to discussions on public policy and international cooperation strategies aimed at promoting technological development that places the needs of people and developing countries at the heart of digital transformation.
The WTPF-26 also provides an opportunity to exchange experiences, identify areas for cooperation and strengthen dialogue between countries on the role of telecommunications and information and communications technologies as tools for promoting economic and social development.
For Cuba, participation in these multilateral forums reaffirms the importance it attaches to equitable access to technology, bridging the digital divide and strengthening international cooperation in the face of the rapid changes the sector is undergoing.
(EmbaCuba-Bahamas)