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ITU Telecom World 2014 outlines forward-looking agenda with “Future in Focus”
Event to examine realities of today’s ICT industry and explore different scenarios for securing its future
Geneva, 24 June 2014 – Forum discussions at the upcoming ITU Telecom World
2014 event in Doha, Qatar, will delve deep into the driving forces behind the
ongoing radical transformation of the ICT industry, exploring three major future
scenarios and how they will impact our businesses and lives:
Disruption :Will the ICT sector suffer
further disruption? Or will it be the disrupting force for others such as
broadcasting? How might sector convergence take shape? And what other disruptive
scenarios lie on the horizon?
Cross-sector partnerships: Opportunities in verticals
now involve partnerships across sectors with a whole set of new stakeholders
within this environment. What partnership options are available?
The intelligent future: Huge potential is offered
through developments such as Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence,
big data-centric applications and innovative business models. But what
regulatory or policy challenges do these pose? What are the best business
models? Or enabling tools?
“Debates at ITU Telecom World
2014 will boldly tackle both the risks posed to the ICT industry as well as the
vast pool of opportunities for its future growth, which span new, cross-vertical
partnerships, new technologies, policies and business models,” said ITU
Secretary-General Hamadoun I. Touré..
ITU Telecom World 2014 will take
place 7-10 December 2014 in Doha, kicking off with an exclusive one-day
Leadership Summit on the future for Leaders from governments, regulatory bodies
and across the ICT industry. Led by renowned futurists and thought leaders
including Gerd Leonhard, the Summit will feature a highly interactive, powerful
programme designed to provide an immersive experience for Summit participants
and help unravel some of the complexities of the future, equipping
decision-makers with a clear understanding of developments in the sector to
guide future policies and strategies.
Taking a variety of formats from
panel sessions, keynotes and high-level debates to global media-moderated Big
Conversations, Forum discussions will then explore in detail the three major
scenarios outlined above, examining the key trends and developments in
technology, regulatory and policy issues, business models, services and
applications for each one.
Hosted by the Government of
Qatar, with the support of leading international communications company Ooredoo,
ITU Telecom World 2014 will also feature dynamic industry showcases,
demonstrating growth, opportunities, innovative applications and technologies
from around the world, with a strong focus on exploring expertise and
opportunities within emerging markets. Participants at the event will span
public and private sectors, Heads of State and Government, ministers, policy
makers and regulators plus top-level representatives from operators, vendors,
service providers, content developers, global media, industry visionaries and
leading academics. ITU Telecom World 2014 will also feature the winners of the
Young Innovators Competition, gifted young social entrepreneurs with
ideas for innovative
social enterprises
For more information on how you
can be a part of this key event, visit
http://telecomworld.itu.int/take-part/
For more information, please see
telecomworld.itu.int or contact:
Sanjay Acharya
Chief, Media Relations and Public Information, ITU
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