Event Participation

Consult figures and demographics from ITU TELECOM WORLD 2009.

Consult the listing of Exhibitors in the Event Catalogue.

We recognize that knowing your audience is a key factor in determining your participation profile. The following information is provided to support your Exhibition decision making.

ITU TELECOM WORLD 2009 brings together top names from around the world. The global ICT arena continues to offer significant opportunities for growth and investment. WORLD 2009 brings together a full-reaching ICT to exploit these possibilities. ITU TELECOM events are incontestably unique in their ability to attract high-level participants due to its encompassing global membership base.

High level participation is achieved primarily through the Forum bringing in key figures from across the regions and around the globe. These include leading policy makers and influential figures such as Ministers, Regulators, Director Generals, CEOs, ITU Member States and Sector Members. VIPs from some 150 countries are expected to attend WORLD 2009 to explore key areas including the latest technologies and new infrastructure solutions.

Gathering participants from the most established leading providers to the most exciting industry newcomers, the exhibition offers colorful collections of products and services that encompass and entice the broadest span of the ICT industry. To list only a few, expect to meet operators, regulators, manufacturers, ISPs, infrastructure and software providers, as well as the banking, finance and other supportive sectors crucial to the industry.

In terms of geographical representation, exhibitors come from around the world. Review the graphs below for more detailed projections of regional representation.

Visitors and delegates to both the Exhibition and Forum represent all sectors within the ICT industry. These include, but are not limited to, communications, networking, internet, mobile, e-commerce, satellite, broadband, voice and video.

Interested in knowing past participants? A comprehensive listing from our previous WORLD event is found in the online Event Catalogue from WORLD 2006 . Participant demographics and statistics from WORLD 2006 can also be consulted below. As the previous WORLD event was held in Hong Kong, you may also wish to consult the statistics for WORLD 2003 (Geneva, 12-18 October).

And take note... Over 60% of visitors and delegates at ITU TELECOM events either have the final decision on purchasing or make recommendations. This goes to show the high-level participation in terms of influence and action.

Furthermore, extensive media coverage is guaranteed at ITU TELECOM events. We expect journalists from 50 countries to cover WORLD 2009, placing the event in the forefront of global media.

We trust this information will engage your participation. If you need further information, write to us at bookspace@itu.int.

ITU TELECOM WORLD 2006 Statistics