# International Telecoms Week 2026 · National Harbor, MD, United States | TradeShowIntel > International Telecoms Week (ITW) 2026 is a premier global connectivity business event taking place from May 18-21, 2026, at the Gaylord National Resort & Conve URL: https://tradeshowintel.com/events/international-telecoms-week-2026 --- Trade show # International Telecoms Week 2026 International Telecoms Week (ITW) 2026 is a premier global connectivity business event taking place from May 18-21, 2026, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD, USA. The event focuses on deals, partnerships, and strategy, expecting 7,000+ decision-makers from 2,500+ companies across carriers, hyperscalers, data centers, cloud, subsea, satellite, investors, and vendors. It features 120+ exhibitors, 400+ partners, 150+ industry visionaries as speakers, 470 premium meeting spaces, and extensive networking opportunities including curated matchmaking, social receptions, and targeted meetups. Key themes include AI & Data Infrastructure, Regulation & Investment, Telco Product Innovation, Future of Subsea, Next-Gen Networks, Network Automation & APIs, Talent in Digital Infrastructure, Voice, and Messaging & CPaaS. International Telecoms Week (ITW) 2026 is a premier global connectivity business event taking place from May 18-21, 2026, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD, USA. The event focuses on deals, partnerships, and strategy, expecting 7,000+ decision-makers from 2,500+ companies across carriers, hyperscalers, data centers, cloud, subsea, satellite, investors, and vendors. It features 120+ exhibitors, 400+ partners, 150+ industry visionaries as speakers, 470 premium meeting spaces, and extensive networking opportunities including curated matchmaking, social receptions, and targeted meetups. Key themes include AI & Data Infrastructure, Regulation & Investment, Telco Product Innovation, Future of Subsea, Next-Gen Networks, Network Automation & APIs, Talent in Digital Infrastructure, Voice, and Messaging & CPaaS. ## Event details - **Dates:** 18–21 May 2026 - **Location:** National Harbor, MD, United States - **Venue:** Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center - **Industry:** Telecommunications - **Category:** Trade show ## Audience scale - **Exhibitors:** 120+ - **Attendees:** 7,000+ ## Why exhibit Exhibit at ITW to connect with 7,000+ senior decision-makers from the global connectivity ecosystem, including carriers, hyperscalers, data centers, and investors. Showcase your products and services to a targeted audience of C-suite executives, secure high-value meetings, and build partnerships that drive business growth. With 120+ exhibitors and 470 premium meeting spaces, ITW is the premier platform for deal-making and networking in the telecom and digital infrastructure industry. ## Why visit Attend ITW to access the world's largest gathering of connectivity leaders, with 7,000+ decision-makers from 2,500+ organizations. Participate in boardroom-level discussions, closed-door roundtables, and strategic sessions led by 150+ industry visionaries. Network at curated social receptions, discover new technologies from 120+ exhibitors, and forge partnerships that shape the future of global connectivity. ## Exhibitor profile - Telecommunications - Data Centers - Cloud Services - Subsea Infrastructure - Satellite Communications - Investment and Finance - Software Vendors - Hardware Vendors ## Visitor profile - Carriers and Telcos - Hyperscalers - Data Center Operators - Subsea Cable Companies - Satellite Operators - Investors and Financial Institutions - Hardware and Software Vendors - Government and Public Sector ## Industries - Telecommunications - Connectivity - Digital Infrastructure - Networking - Data Centers - Cloud - Subsea - Satellite - Software - Hardware