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ITU Telecom World Awards to recognize excellence in ICT innovation
Awards open to exhibitors and sponsors at ITU Telecom World 2016 in Bangkok,
Thailand
Geneva, 28 April 2016 – Innovative ICT solutions with
positive social impact will be recognized and rewarded at ITU Telecom World
2016, the leading UN global technology event taking place this year in Bangkok,
Thailand, 14 -17 November 2016.
In its second year, the ITU Telecom World Awards programme builds on ITU’s
unique status as the UN specialized agency for ICTs to celebrate and support the
innovative use of ICTs in applications, tools and initiatives accelerating
social and economic development around the world.
Award winners, whether small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or larger industry
players, will benefit from international recognition, global visibility and
unique networking opportunities to mobilize investment and create new business
opportunities for ICT solutions with social impact. Winners of the inaugural ITU
Telecom World Entrepreneurship Awards 2015 will also be present in the forum and
exhibition demonstrating how their businesses have grown and developed as a
result of receiving the Award.
“ICTs are powerful catalysts in driving sustainable, inclusive socio-economic
development and improving lives in developed and emerging markets alike,” said
ITU Secretary-General Houlin Zhao. “The ITU Telecom World Awards highlight best
practices, share ideas and inspiration, and facilitate direct access to policy
makers and private sector leaders at the highest level. ITU Telecom World
provides the endorsement, support, visibility and connections needed to take
promising ICT initiatives to scale, to grow business and develop potential for
the good of us all.”
Open to anyone exhibiting or sponsoring at ITU Telecom World 2016, the Awards
will be presented by the ITU Secretary-General at a high-profile ceremony in
five categories:
- Global SME Award for the most promising
innovative solution from an SME
- Host Country SME Award for the best and
most innovative solution from Thailand, the event host
- Thematic Award for the most promising
innovative solutions with social impact from an SME or larger
company working within a specific vertical sector, such as
education, health or disaster communications
- Partner Award – presented by ITU Telecom
World partners to innovative ICT initiatives with positive
social impact
- Recognition of Excellence certificates for
the best innovative SME within each National Pavilion at ITU
Telecom World 2016
ITU Telecom World 2016 combines a global technology exhibition, a forum for
sharing knowledge, and a networking hub for governments, established industry
players and emerging SMEs, as well as the prestigious Awards programme. It
provides a unique international platform bringing together developed and
emerging markets, public and private sector leaders, and industry
representatives from across the entire ICT ecosystem.
- To apply for the ITU Telecom World Awards, please
click
here.
- For opportunities at ITU Telecom World 2016, look
here
- Information on how to take part in the exhibition is
available
here.
- Details on the Forum are available
here.
For more information, please contact:
Sanjay Acharya
Chief, Media Relations and Public Information, ITU
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