Trinidad and Tobago was represented at the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Regional Development Forum for the Americas 2026 by Senator the Honourable Dominic Smith, Minister of Public Administration and Artificial Intelligence. The forum, which took place in Cartagena, Colombia from June 16–18, 2026, brought together ministers, regulators, policymakers, and industry leaders under the theme of ‘Universal, Meaningful and Affordable Connectivity for an Inclusive and Sustainable Digital Future.’
In his address, Minister Smith emphasised the translation of the World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25) outcomes into action in Trinidad and Tobago. He outlined the government’s investment in digital infrastructure, skill development, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence as key steps towards an inclusive digital society.
Efforts to fortify digital infrastructure have resulted in the development of a national Data Centre, expansion of GovNeTT infrastructure, public Wi-Fi initiatives and enhanced emergency telecommunications planning. Additionally, focus has been placed on digital skills development through initiatives such as Future Ready TT, LearnTT, Tech4Girls, ICTs4Seniors, AI Centres and TTWiFi.
Trinidad and Tobago continues to position itself as a leading digital transformation jurisdiction in the Caribbean. It is the first Caribbean country to establish a dedicated Ministry for Artificial Intelligence while advancing initiatives to expand digital access, build AI capabilities and strengthen digital trust.
Minister Smith also highlighted the need for stronger regional collaboration in areas like cybersecurity, AI governance, digital skills development, disaster resilience and digital public infrastructure. He assured that the Government of Trinidad and Tobago remains committed to working with the ITU, the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) and regional partners to advance an inclusive, secure and people-centred digital future.
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