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World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum, Geneva, 2 - 6 May
Geneva, 15 March 2016 – Media
accreditation is now open for the World Summit on the Information Society Forum
2016 (WSIS Forum, 2 - 6 May 2016).
Welcoming an expected
1,500+ international delegates, the WSIS Forum 2016 represents the world’s
largest annual multi-stakeholder gathering of the ‘ICT for development’
community.
This
year’s forum will focus closely on sustainable development trends and inclusive
ICT initiatives in key
Sustainable
Development Goal
(SDG) priority areas such as health, education, gender empowerment and the
environment.
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What:
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World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)
Forum
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When:
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2 – 6 May 2016
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Where:
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ITU headquarters & Geneva International
Conference Centre, Switzerland
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Who:
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An expected 1,500 high-level policy-makers from
140+ countries, including government ministers,
civil society leaders, academics, business
leaders, and international organizations.
The event is co-organized by ITU, UNESCO, UNCTAD
and UNDP.
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Media information:
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UN press accreditation is valid, but
UN-accredited media
should communicate their intention to attend in
order to obtain an event badge. Contact:
pressreg@itu.int.
All other media are invited to
apply
for accreditation online at:
www.itu.int/en/newsroom/wsis/Pages/media-accreditation.aspx
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For more information, please
see
www.wsis.org/forum
or contact:
Sarah Parkes
Chief, Media Relations & Public Information, ITU
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