Qatar has unveiled the official logo of the International Telecommunication Union’s Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26), during a presentation by the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) at the ongoing ITU Council meetings in Geneva.
PP-26 is scheduled to take place in Doha in November 2026, a CRA statement said Wednesday. As ITU’s highest decision-making body, the Plenipotentiary Conference sets the organisation’s strategic and financial directions for the coming years and serves as a pivotal platform to address global priorities related to spectrum management, digital standards, equitable connectivity and regulatory foundations of a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
In partnership with ITU, CRA led the creative development of the logo to reflect both Qatar’s national identity and the objectives of the conference. The final logo design was developed in close co-ordination with relevant national stakeholders and highlights Qatar’s rich cultural heritage and its vision for a connected digital future. At its centre is a shell cradling a pearl, symbolising the country’s long-standing legacy in pearl diving and maritime traditions, while evoking notions of prosperity, beauty, and heritage.
The pearl, also representing a central node, symbolises digital connectivity and the role of the conference in shaping the future of global communications. This element aligns with ITU’s mission fostering digital transformation for all through international co-operation. The logo’s colour palette illustrates this narrative by prominently featuring Qatar’s national maroon, Al Adaam, complemented by ITU’s Corporate Blue. Together, these colours form a visual bridge linking Qatar’s national identity with the international aspirations of the PP-26 conference.
The design also includes the number nine — a nod to the nine triangles on the Qatari flag — symbolising transformation and new beginnings, in line with the conference’s goal of charting the course for future digital policies and global infrastructure. The logo will serve as the primary element of the event’s visual identity and will be used across all promotional and logistical materials.
Engineer Ahmad Abdulla AlMuslemani, president of CRA and chair-designate of ITU-PP26, stated: “The unveiling of the official logo for PP-26 marks more than the start of a countdown, it reflects Qatar’s vision to lead meaningful global conversations on digital transformation.”
Doreen Bogdan-Martin, secretary-general of the ITU, stated: “ITU’s 2026 Plenipotentiary Conference will drive forward critical global discussions that will shape our shared digital future.”
Hosting this event aligns with CRA’s broader strategy to foster global digital collaboration, position Qatar as a hub for regulatory innovation, and support the development of secure and advanced ICT ecosystems, the statement added.