PRESENTING ITU TELECOM AMERICAS 2005 ...

ITU TELECOM AMERICAS 2005, a high-level international ICT event, brought together the leading lights and executives from industry and government. Its unique mix of technologies, topics, leaders, speakers and networking opportunities set this event apart. It was notable for its broad, pan-regional focus and commitment to developing solutions that meet both the goals of the industry and the ongoing economic development of the region.

EVENT OVERVIEW

ITU TELECOM AMERICAS 2005 encompassed an exhibition, meeting facilities and an extensive forum program featuring products and speakers from leading global brands such as Cisco, HP, Huawei, Intelsat, NEC, Nokia, Qualcomm, Telefónica and ZTE, along with pavilions from France, Spain, US and Venezuela and Brazilian operators such as Vivo, Oi and Telemar. A number of smaller international companies also participated such as Cboss, Convergys, Hispasat, Tekelek and Telcordia, amongst others.

The Forum at AMERICAS 2005 delved into topics ranging from Next Generation Networks (NGN), Internet governance and cyber security to broadband connectivity and the transition to a new Information Society.

FORUM SPEAKERS INCLUDED

"AMERICAS - MOVING TO A LATIN BEAT"     Mr Edwin San Roman President of REGULATEL  Mr Elifas Gurgel do Amaral President ANATEL Mr Jeff Jacobs President Global Development QUALCOMM Dr. Yrjö Neuvo Senior Vice President and Group Executive Board Member, NOKIA Mr Roberto Lima President VIVO His Excellency Mr Hélio Costa Ministro Ministério das Comunicações Brazil  See Complete List

WHAT WERE THE HOT TOPICS ?

LOCATION

The coastal city of Salvador da Bahia provided a spectacular setting from which to explore the region's telecommunications sector. The city is a key destination for business events and tourism and has a rich cultural heritage spanning 450 years.

The next ITU Telecom event, ITU TELECOM WORLD 2006, will be held in Hong Kong,
China from 4- 8 December.