International Timing and Sync Forum | 2-5 Nov 2026, Geneva

2 - 5 November 2026 | Geneva

International Timing and Sync Forum

Welcome to the home of

Welcome to the home of

The home of

global timing and sync.

global timing and sync.

global timing
and sync.

Three days packed with critical discussion, unrivalled industry networking,
world-class speakers and a cutting edge exhibition. All under one roof.

Three days packed with critical discussion, unrivalled industry networking, world-class speakers and a cutting edge exhibition.
All under one roof.

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Where technical excellence meets


Where technical
excellence meets

commercial value.

The International Timing and Sync Forum is the world's largest timing and sync event, and the leading platform where operators, end users and vendors exchange ideas, showcase innovation and drive the industry forward.


Join us in Geneva this November and help shape the technologies, standards and strategies that will underpin the future of global timing and sync.


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Why timing and sync

is so critical today.

Precise synchronization underpins the systems and networks that keep the modern world running. Global operators, critical services and emerging technologies all rely on it to remain safe, resilient and efficient. As networks become more distributed and interconnected, the impact of sync failures reaches far beyond engineering - they become operational, commercial and regulatory risks.


As this dependency grows, the International Timing and Sync Forum plays a vital role in uniting the global ecosystem. Across sectors from defence and automotive to energy, finance, telecoms and industrial automation, ITSF provides a space to address real‑world synchronization challenges, share practical solutions and accelerate the next wave of innovation.

The Unique Value

of ITSF

ITSF unites the global timing and sync community, offering a unique combination of technical depth, strategic perspective and meaningful commercial engagement.

  • White Bottle
    Technical Excellence

    Insight from operators, end-users, vendors and standards groups shaping the future of synchronization.

  • Blue Watch
    Commercial Value

    Discover new partnerships, take on new customers, and find upcoming market opportunities.

  • Black Bottle
    Cross-Sector Collaboration

    Explore how synchronization advances are shaping existing and emerging industry segments.

  • White Building
    Networking that Matters

    Meet key decision-makers in one place and get to know the global timing and sync community.

  • White Bottle
    Global Scale and Depth

    The largest gathering of timing and sync experts worldwide, uniting every layer of the ecosystem.

Don't just take

our word for it.

Hear from our sponsors, speakers and delegates as they share the insight, experience and value they’ve gained from being part of the ITSF community.

Perfect for those who design,

Perfect for those who

deploy or depend on sync.

design, deploy or
depend on sync.

Whatever your role in the timing and sync ecosystem, ITSF
delivers the insights and opportunities you need..

Whatever your role in the timing and sync ecosystem, ITSF delivers the insights and opportunities you need..

Whatever your role in the timing and sync ecosystem, ITSF delivers the insights and opportunities you need.

Vendors and Solution Providers

Connect with buyers and decision makers facing real sync issues.

Showcase products to the world’s largest sync audience.

Generate leads and accelerate commercial deals.

Spot cross-sector demand and emerging opportunities.

Vendors and Solution Providers

Connect with buyers and decision makers facing real sync issues.

Showcase products to the world’s largest sync audience.

Generate leads and accelerate commercial deals.

Spot cross-sector demand and emerging opportunities.

End-Users and Mobile Network Operators

Find solutions to your current and emerging sync challenges.

Meet vendors with proven, deployable solutions.

Learn what’s working across global sectors from over 60 end-user peers.

Connect with global experts and strengthen your network strategy.

End-Users and Mobile Network Operators

Find solutions to your current and emerging sync challenges.

Meet vendors with proven, deployable solutions.

Learn what’s working across global sectors from over 60 end-user peers.

Connect with global experts and strengthen your network strategy.

End-Users and Mobile Network Operators

Find solutions to your current and emerging sync challenges.

Meet vendors with proven, deployable solutions.

Learn what’s working across global sectors from over 60 end-user peers.

Connect with global experts and strengthen your network strategy.

Industry Bodies and Governments

Engage with the complete timing and sync ecosystem.

Gather insight from critical-infrastructure end users.

Shape standards with real-world deployment feedback.

Advance global coordination on timing and resilience.

Industry Bodies and Governments

Engage with the complete timing and sync ecosystem.

Gather insight from critical-infrastructure end users.

Shape standards with real-world deployment feedback.

Advance global coordination on timing and resilience.

The ITSF Agenda.

Technical excellence. Fresh perspectives. Real-world insights

Technical excellence. Fresh perspectives.
Real-world insights

Technical excellence.
Fresh perspectives.
Real-world insights
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The ITSF programme brings together leading engineers, architects, standards groups and operational specialists to examine the most complex challenges in modern timing and synchronization. Sessions focus on GNSS vulnerability and mitigation, holdover performance, network-based timing distribution, PTP scalability, timing assurance, measurement methodologies and the integration of emerging timing technologies into real-world architectures.


Expect a balance of deep technical learning, cross-sector case studies and commercial insight you won’t find anywhere else. Take a look through previous years below:

2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025.


The ITSF programme brings together leading engineers, architects, standards groups and operational specialists to examine the most complex challenges in modern timing and synchronization. Sessions focus on GNSS vulnerability and mitigation, holdover performance, network-based timing distribution, PTP scalability, timing assurance, measurement methodologies and the integration of emerging timing technologies into real-world architectures.


Expect a balance of deep technical learning, cross-sector case studies and commercial insight you won’t find anywhere else. Take a look through previous years below:

2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025.


Get to know our
Keynote Speakers

Al Harris

Assistant Head of Space, UK Ministry of Defence

Al Harris

Assistant Head of Space, UK Ministry of Defence

Oleg Obleukhov

Production Engineer, Meta

Oleg Obleukhov

Production Engineer, Meta

Pascal Marcoux

Telecoms Architecture Engineer, Hydro Quebec

Pascal Marcoux

Telecoms Architecture Engineer, Hydro Quebec

Andrej Goerbing

System Architect, Siemens

Andrej Goerbing

System Architect, Siemens

Mark Brammer

Positioning Lead, UK PNT Office, UK MoD

Mark Brammer

Positioning Lead, UK PNT Office, UK MoD

Gerhard Berz

Head of Navigation and Spectrum, EUROCONTROL

Gerhard Berz

Head of Navigation and Spectrum, EUROCONTROL

Julien Ridoux

Principal Software Engineer, AWS

Julien Ridoux

Principal Software Engineer, AWS

Algot Laurell

Technical Engineer, SVK

Algot Laurell

Technical Engineer, SVK

Prof. Bryn James

Senior Fellow - Timing Systems, DSTL

Prof. Bryn James

Senior Fellow - Timing Systems, DSTL

Patrizia Tavella

Head of Time Department, BIPM

Patrizia Tavella

Head of Time Department, BIPM

Chris Wilson

Principal Designer, British Telecom

Chris Wilson

Principal Designer, British Telecom

Ignacio Hernández

Galileo Authentication, European Commission

Ignacio Hernández

Galileo Authentication, European Commission

Mike Jones

Chief PNT Engineer, Roke

Mike Jones

Chief PNT Engineer, Roke

Ondrej Oubrecht

Business Development - Networking, NTT

Ondrej Oubrecht

Business Development - Networking, NTT

Xavier Clivaz

Senior Telecom Network Engineer, Swisscom

Xavier Clivaz

Senior Telecom Network Engineer, Swisscom

Yuliang Li

Software Engineer, Google

Yuliang Li

Software Engineer, Google

Al Harris

Assistant Head of Space, UK Ministry of Defence

Mark Brammer

Positioning Lead, UK PNT Office, UK MoD

Prof. Bryn James

Senior Fellow - Timing Systems, DSTL

Mike Jones

Chief PNT Engineer, Roke

Oleg Obleukhov

Production Engineer, Meta

Gerhard Berz

Head of Navigation and Spectrum, EUROCONTROL

Patrizia Tavella

Head of Time Department, BIPM

Ondrej Oubrecht

Business Development - Networking, NTT

Pascal Marcoux

Telecoms Architecture Engineer, Hydro Quebec

Julien Ridoux

Principal Software Engineer, AWS

Chris Wilson

Principal Designer, British Telecom

Xavier Clivaz

Senior Telecom Network Engineer, Swisscom

Andrej Goerbing

System Architect, Siemens

Algot Laurell

Technical Engineer, SVK

Ignacio Hernández

Galileo Authentication, European Commission

Yuliang Li

Software Engineer, Google

Sponsorship

and Exhibition

ITSF offers a powerful platform to elevate your brand, showcase your solutions and demonstrate genuine thought leadership to the people who shape the future of timing and synchronization.


As the largest and most influential event in the industry, it delivers direct access to global operators, end-users, vendors, standards bodies and government stakeholders.


Sponsoring or exhibiting gives your company maximum visibility, premium brand positioning and sustained reach across the full ecosystem. It’s a cost-effective way to meet major decision-makers, generate high-quality leads and build meaningful commercial relationships — all supported by a strong technical programme and high-value networking environment.

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Our Sponsors & Exhibitors for 2026

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Tickets.

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Delegate passes include full access to all conference sessions, the exhibition, networking breaks and evening social events. Tutorial sessions, held the day before the main conference, are available for those seeking a structured introduction to timing and synchronization.

Tutorial Session

£120

+ VAT

Tutorial Session

£120

+ VAT

Tutorial Session

£120

+ VAT

Tutorial Session

£120

+ VAT

1 Day Delegate Pass

£955

+ VAT

1 Day Delegate Pass

£955

+ VAT

1 Day Delegate Pass

£955

+ VAT

1 Day Delegate Pass

£955

+ VAT

2 Day Delegate Pass

£1235

+ VAT

2 Day Delegate Pass

£1235

+ VAT

2 Day Delegate Pass

£1235

+ VAT

2 Day Delegate Pass

£1235

+ VAT

3 Day Delegate Pass

£1595

+ VAT

3 Day Delegate Pass

£1595

+ VAT

3 Day Delegate Pass

£1595

+ VAT

3 Day Delegate Pass

£1595

+ VAT

We'll see you in

Geneva, Switzerland

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The conference will take place at the Hilton Geneva Hotel and Conference Centre, a modern and fully equipped venue located just moments from Geneva International Airport and within easy reach of the city centre.


With excellent transport links, contemporary event spaces and the high standard of service expected from a flagship Hilton property, it offers the perfect blend of convenience and comfort for our global community. We look forward to welcoming you to Geneva in November.


We are pleased to offer delegates a discounted hotel rate of CHF 225 per night, including breakfast and free cancellation up until 21 days before.

Contact the

ITSF team

Carole Mayhew

Co-Founder and Director, Executive Industry Events

Carole Mayhew

Co-Founder and Director, Executive Industry Events

Carole Mayhew

Co-Founder and Director, Executive Industry Events

Andrew Bateman

Co-Founder and Director, Executive Industry Events

Andrew Bateman

Co-Founder and Director, Executive Industry Events

Andrew Bateman

Co-Founder and Director, Executive Industry Events

Sophie Mayhew

Sponsorship Co-ordinator and Commercial

Sophie Mayhew

Sponsorship Co-ordinator and Commercial

Sophie Mayhew

Sponsorship Co-ordinator and Commercial

Callum Bateman

Brand, Marketing and Experience

Callum Bateman

Brand, Marketing and Experience

Callum Bateman

Marketing, Creative and Experience

Our ITSF Steering Group.

ITSF Steering Group.

The best in the industry.

The industry's best.

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