Welcome to WORLD 2009 Newsletters

Since 1971, the International Telecommunication Union advances ICT around the world. With 191 member states and some 690 sector members, ITU TELECOM events bridge public and private interests for truly global development. Leading ICT decision-makers gather this October for ITU TELECOM WORLD 2009, a global networking platform including the renowned ICT Forum and international Exhibition. Join us and follow all event developments in these WORLD 2009 event newsletters.

Register to participate - Save big!

Take advantage of pre-registration online at this must-attend event. Position yourself alongside industry leaders at WORLD 2009 and save with important discounts! Exhibitors: Please login to benefit with free quota entitlements.

• 25% discount on pre-registration for Forum Delegates
• 50% discount on pre-registration for Exhibition Visitors

Heads of State and VIP Programmes

ITU TELECOM WORLD 2009 will welcome numerous Heads of State and VIPs from around the world including Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations. Uniquely positioned to attract these top-level decision-makers representing all major ICT stakeholders, WORLD 2009 features our popular VIP Programme with key activities to facilitate personalised interaction. Further information on the VIP Programme is available online.

Leading ICT Authorities

Over 90 experts on an extensive array of key ICT issues gather to address pressing global agendas. Confirmed participants include Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman and group CEO, Bharti Enterprises; Jianzhou Wang, Chairman and CEO, China Mobile; John T. Chambers, Chairman and CEO, Cisco Systems; Carl-Henric Svanberg, President & CEO, Ericsson; Chiaki Ito, Vice Chairman, Fujitsu; Michael Hill, Vice President Enterprises Initiatives, IBM; Eugene Kaspersky, CEO, Kaspersky Lab; Ryuji Yamada, President and CEO, NTT DoCoMo; Paul Reynolds, CEO, Telecom NZ. Consult the forum programme online and view detailed information on individual sessions.

Many leading industry actors are represented on the showfloor, bringing technology and application alongside current debate. Some 35 countries are represented in the exhibition, including a host of regional and thematic pavilions. Participants include China Mobile, China Potevio, China Unicom, Cisco, Fujitsu, Huawei Technologies, Microsoft, NTT and NTT DoCoMo, Samsung, Saudi Telecom, Swisscom, TDIA and ZTE. The full listing is viewable from the event catalogue.

Be BIG with Branding!

Every company seeks to compliment commercial activities with a mix of visibility options to enhance its unique presence and position its brand. For example, banners on key stairwells offer prime visibility! Contact us to enquire about this and other advertising options. Alternatively, channel messaging through sponsorship; even target select audiences such as VIPs. Sponsorship options  are detailed online.

Back home in Geneva

Following a number of years outside its home base, ITU TELECOM WORLD 2009 is back in Geneva Switzerland for WORLD 2009. Centrally located in the heart of Europe, Visitors are invited to mix business and pleasure... arrive early or stay on after the event and enjoy all that this pristine country offers! Arrange accommodation soonest and ensure entry requirements and visa issues are arranged in advance. Visit our trip planner for further information.

Swiss International - Official Airline

While arranging your travel, take note that Swiss International Airlines is offering all participants special congress fares which represent reductions up to 25%, depending on the fare type, route and space availability. Congress fares are valid for all flights to Switzerland on the entire SWISS network, including flights operated by partner airlines under the LX flight number. To take advantage of this offer, book easily and conveniently through www.swiss.com. The WORLD 2009 trip planner offers further details.