Minister Pantophlet to represent country at CANTO Telecommunications Conference & Trade Exhibition.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The 28th Caribbean Association of National Telecommunication Organizations (CANTO) Annual Conference & Trade Exhibition will take place from July 22-25 in Miami under CANTO's 2012 calendar of events theme "Accelerating Broadband Experience in the Caribbean, Transforming the way we live."

Minister of Tourism & Economic Affairs, Traffic and Transportation (TEATT) Hon. Romeo Pantophlet will be one of 15 ministers who will be representing the country at the conference, especially during "Meet the Ministers" which is scheduled for July 23.

Minister Pantohplet is looking forward to attending the conference and exhibition in order to get first-hand information about current trends and developments in ICT.

The Minister is also looking forward to meeting with colleague Ministers to discuss opportunities and challenges within the telecommunications field.

CANTO, a non-profit association is charged with the mission to facilitate the development of Information Communication and Technology (ICT) solutions for the benefit of members and other stakeholders in the Caribbean region.

CANTO has a global membership of over 108 members from 33 countries spanning four continents.

CANTO's vision is to become the leading authority in shaping information and communication in the Caribbean, dictates and supports CANTO's role in the Caribbean.

CANTO is highly respected in the Caribbean telecommunications community for its leadership role, in influencing policy; expertise in providing information in all aspects of the industry and facilitator, in encouraging dialogue and meaningful collaborative enterprise.

The conference and exhibition is being held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Downtown Miami.