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VIPs gathered at the Opening Ceremony
 ITU TELECOM WORLD 2006
 
VIP lounge at
ITU TELECOM WORLD 2006

The VIP Programme

The VIP Programme is an exclusive global community featuring the world’s top ICT leaders and decision-makers. This multi-stakeholder group engages in dialogue, knowledge sharing and networking to foster new partnerships and address pressing issues in the telecommunications and ICT sector across the world.

Objectives

  • Create a dynamic and vibrant VIP community for networking and relationship-building
  • Engage VIPs in new public-private partnerships building on the resources of the ITU membership network of 191 Member States and sector members
  • Provide VIPs with a platform for knowledge sharing and exchange of best practices

Who are VIPs?

VIPs are leaders from the worlds of politics, business, civil society, and academia, including, inter alia, Ministers, Senior Officials, sector Regulators, and CEOs.

Why Participate?

  • Develop insight on dynamic business models that tie technology, markets and consumers together through participation in experts meetings
  • Shape and define the ICT agenda with innovative ideas that surface in Forum debates, ministerial roundtables and high level dialogue sessions;
  • Profit through interaction with operators, regulators, manufacturers, ISPs, infrastructure and software providers; profit with new business generated in private sessions and the VIP lounge;
  • Optimize collaboration with public institutions through personal interaction with Ministers, industry leaders and development organizations worldwide;
  • Discover new models of ICT technologies and explore new applications on the exhibition showfloor.

What are the Benefits?

  • Participate in the Forum programme in relevant tracks and thematic issue areas
  • Attend closed VIP sessions, including: Power Lunches, Meet-a-Leader Sessions, Exhibition Interactives, Ministers/CEOs Roundtables, Thematic Discussion Session, and a Leadership Workshop hosted by IMD
  • Receive free access to forum sessions, the exhibition showfloor and the VIP Lounge
  • Network with facilitated bilateral meetings
  • Enjoy a wide range of VIP support services to maximize your engagement at World 2009
  • Capitalize on media opportunities with dedicated access to press and media liaison officers
  • Attend social events with peers in a more relaxed atmosphere, such as at the welcome and farewell receptions, the VIP dinner among others
  • Spouse programme
  • Special rates when booking a hotel in Geneva through MCI group

Details of the VIP Programme will be adjusted to accommodate the needs of VIP Delegates. We invite you to send your comments and suggestions to vip.telecom@itu.int.

Access and Costs

Access to the VIP Programme is by invitation, and is conditional on having a VIP Global Pass. To read the VIP Programme policy admission please click here. Please access the VIP Registration through the private area; login details will have been sent to you in your invitation letter.

Sponsor VIP Programme Activities?

Of course! Please view the listing of available sponsorships to reach our VIP audience.

Further information is available by contacting vip.telecom@itu.int.