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TELECOM 95 at a Glance

TELECOM 95 FACTS AND FIGURES

EVENT:
TELECOM 95 - 7th World Telecommunication Exhibition, Forum, and Book Fair
VENUE:
PALEXPO, 1218 Grand Saconnex, Geneva, Switzerland
DATE:
Tuesday, 3 October 1995 - Wednesday, 11 October 1995
THEME:
"Connect!"
OPENING HOURS:
Exhibition: 1000 - 1800 hours
Forum: 0900 - 1830 hours (on 3 October 1995, the Forum commences at 1400 hours)
PRESS DAY:
1000 - 1900 hours on Monday, 2 October 1995 (for accredited press only)
OFFICIAL OPENING TOUR OF THE EXHIBITION:
1500 - 1800 hours on Monday, 2 October 1995 (by invitation only)
OFFICIAL RECEPTION:
1830 - 2200 hours on Monday, 2 October 1995 (by invitation only)
OPENING CEREMONY:
1000 hours on Tuesday, 3 October 1995 (by invitation only)
(invited guests to be seated by 0930 hours)
OPENING BUFFET:
1230 - 1330 hours on Tuesday, 3 October 1995 (by invitation only)
ORGANIZER:
International Telecommunication Union (TELECOM)
Exhibition

The purpose of the exhibition is to inform Union Members of the latest developments in telecommunication technology, and to enable telecommunication specialists and members of the industry to publicize their activities.

EXHIBITION SURFACE: 87,000 m2 (1991) / 99,000 m2 (1995)

NUMBER OF EXHIBITORS: 849 exhibitors from 36 countries (1991) / 1047 exhibitors from 52 countries (1995).

TOTAL NUMBER OF VISITORS: 132,000 (1991) / 133,000 (1995)

TOTAL NUMBER OF ADMISSIONS: 330,000 (1991) / 340,000 (1995)

PARTICIPANTS IN THE FORUM: 3,630 (1991) / 2,500 (1995)

AUDIENCE: Communications specialists, manufacturers, operators, users, businessmen, telecommunication service providers, industrial and financial leaders, scientists, regulators, equipment suppliers.

VISITORS' PROFILE: (based on the results of the TELECOM 91 exhibition survey)

Purchasing Influence
74% of visitors have a purchasing role for exhibited products. Many of those without a purchasing influence are involved in technical or engineering aspects of the telecommunications industry.
Nearly 68% of visitors in the 1991 sample have a management role (as directors or managers).
Exhibition sold out: a waiting list has been established.

ENTRANCE TO THE EXHIBITION / PRICE

PERMANENT EXHIBITION PASS: CHF 80.-

EXTRA EXHIBITOR PERMANENT PASS: CHF 45.-

DAILY PASS (SINGLE ENTRY): CHF 35.-

EXTRA EXHIBITOR DAILY PASS: CHF 15.-

GROUPS AND/OR WEEKEND: CHF 15.-

WEEKEND RATE FOR STUDENTS: CHF 5.-

These prices relate to on-site registration. Pre-registration will not be available.

PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES:

184 ITU Member countries, of which the following have independent stands/positions.

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep. of), Latvia, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa (Republic of) , Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States of America.

NATIONAL DAYS / SOCIAL EVENTS:

(Subject to modifications. Participation by invitation only)

MONDAY, 2 OCTOBER: Opening Reception

TUESDAY, 3 OCTOBER: France, Germany, President of the Swiss Confederation

WEDNESDAY, 4 OCTOBER: Russia, Scandinavia, Siemens (Germany), Spain, Switzerland

THURSDAY, 5 OCTOBER: China, Israel, Japan, Motorola (USA), Portugal, United States of America

FRIDAY, 6 OCTOBER: Belgium, Canada, Egypt, Ericsson (Sweden), Korea (Rep. of), MCI (USA), STET (Italy)

SATURDAY, 7 OCTOBER: India, Italy, UK

SUNDAY, 8 OCTOBER: Development Day


TELECOM 95 Forum

Forum 95 will provide an unequalled platform for a true and open dialogue between the traditional and new players in the information technology revolution.

Forum 95 will comprise two summits:


TELECOM 95 Book Fair

The impact of electronic publishing has created new perspectives and opened new markets. The 5th World Book Fair on Telecommunications and Electronics is at the forefront of this technological evolution. For the first time, the event will encompass both publishers of traditional literature and every variety of electronic media. This innovation, coupled with a new look, will breathe new life into the Book Fair 95 at which everyone, publishers and visitors alike, will be able to catch up on the very latest publications, whatever the form, in the vast sphere of telecommunications literature.


CONTACT INFORMATION:
Postal Address:
TELECOM 95 Secretariat
International Telecommunication Union
Place des Nations
CH-1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 730 6161
Fax: +41 22 730 6444
Fax-on-Demand: +41 22 730 6464
Telex: 421 000 uit ch
Internet: telecominf@itu.ch
x400: s=telecominf;p=itu;a=arcom;c=ch

For Press Information:

Tel: +41 22 730 6601
Fax: +41 22 730 5939
Internet: telecom95.press@itu.ch

TELECOM 95 PRESS FACTSHEET

TELECOM 95 SERVICE PROVIDERS

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