CaribNOG Will Host 32nd Meeting in Curaçao
The network operators group will formalize its structure while meeting from October 7 to 9, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Data Centers
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The Caribbean Network Operators Group (CaribNOG) will convene its 32nd meeting in Willemstad, Curaçao, from October 7 to 9, 2026. This gathering will see the organization transition from a volunteer-led community to a formal structure.
Why it matters
The meeting serves to bolster regional digital infrastructure and resilience for a network currently supporting 14 million people. Formalization will provide the capacity needed for expanded research and project management.
The three-day event will focus on digital trust, artificial intelligence, and governance protocols. Participants will conduct technical training sessions and perform site visits to local data centers and cable landing stations in Curaçao.
The players
CaribNOG
The Caribbean Network Operators Group functions as a primary collaborative body for regional internet infrastructure development.
AMS-IX Caribbean
This internet exchange point operates in Curaçao to facilitate regional data traffic routing and digital connectivity.
The details
The event marks a pivot point for the organization as it shifts toward a formal operational model to enhance project management capabilities. Attendees will address the region's digital ecosystem while leveraging Curaçao's position as a hub for the AMS-IX Caribbean internet exchange.
Timeline
April 2026 marked the previous meeting of the group held in Jamaica.
The 32nd meeting is scheduled to take place from October 7 to 9, 2026.
The Tech Race
This transition reflects a broader shift among regional internet exchange points toward centralized governance to better manage infrastructure growth. It signals a move away from legacy volunteer models toward the professionalized research and project management standards required for global digital competitiveness.
The transition to a formal organization is intended to result in more robust digital infrastructure and increased network reliability for the 14 million people in the region. Enhanced research capacity and improved governance may lead to more stable internet services and faster regional connectivity updates.
The takeaway
The move to formalize operations indicates that the regional network has reached a scale where volunteer management is no longer sufficient. Readers can expect a more structured approach to digital project implementation across the Caribbean going forward.
Further reading
For broader trends in network operations, visit our Data Centers section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Dominica News Online.
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