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ITU Telecom World 2013: Embracing Change in a Digital World
Take part in the conversation that matters, 19-22 November, Bangkok, Thailand
Geneva, 4 September 2013 – Media
accreditation is now open for ITU Telecom World 2013, the influential knowledge
sharing, networking and innovation showcasing event for the global ICT
community. ITU Telecom World 2013 provides an action packed programme of
discussion and debate focussing on the radical transformation of the ICT sector.
The full agenda is
here.
Join the debate on core issues such as:
All these plus industry showcases; national pavilions focusing on dynamic
investment opportunities;
regional CEOs roundtable,
bringing together some of the region’s key players to explore core challenges;
Visionary Keynotes, personal perspectives from industry movers and shakers;
Ministerial round tables, convening leading representatives of governments from
across the world; Big Conversations, media-moderated, lively interactive debate
on industry hot topics; the
InnovationSpace
showcasing innovation in action; plus the winners of the ITU Telecom World 2013
Young Innovators competition.
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What:
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ITU Telecom World 2013
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When:
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19-22 November 2013. Tuesday, 19 November 2013:
Opening ceremony in the morning followed by
Press conference.
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Where:
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IMPACT Centre, Bangkok, Thailand
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Why:
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As the lead UN agency for ICTs, ITU has
exceptional reach across the global ICT
industry, convening a mix of leaders from
public, private and research sectors at ITU
Telecom World 2013. Join
the
conversation that matters in an industry with
the power to change the world, driving
socio-economic development and delivering
far-reaching benefits to people everywhere.
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Who:
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Heads of Government, ministers, regulators,
policy advisors, industry executives from
manufacturers, operators, content and
application providers, academics and heads of
international organizations. The speaker list is
here.
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Media
Information:
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Media accreditation for ITU Telecom World 2013,
enabling free access to the event for registered
media and analysts, will run in conjunction with
the Connect Asia-Pacific Summit, which will be
held on 18 November 2013. Accreditation is
compulsory. UN Press accreditation is valid. For
accreditation and procedures, please see:
http://www.itu.int/en/Pages/media-accreditation.aspx
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For more
information, please contact:
Sanjay Acharya
Chief, Media Relations &
Public Information, ITU
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Media Accreditation enquiries:
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Soraya Abino Quintana
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Note for media:
please register in ITU’s video newsroom for access to broadcast quality footage
and news packages at
http://www.itu.int/en/newsroom/Pages/videos.aspx
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