Information on the ITU TELECOM WORLD 2006 Opening Press Conference in Hong Kong, China.

Please note that you must have media/analyst accreditation if you intend to participate in the Opening Press Conference and Media Reception.

Accreditation for journalists and analysts is available here.

Media Reception:-13:00-14:00:
Regal Airport Hotel, 9 Cheong Tat Road, Hong Kong International Airport, Chek Lap Kok
Shuttle buses (S1B) will be provided between AW-E bus terminal and the venue.

4 December 2006 - Opening Press Conference 12:00-13:00
Room 108/9, AsiaWorld-Expo

Speakers:

• Yoshio Utsumi, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union

• Fernando Lagraña, Executive Manager of ITU TELECOM

The press conference will cover the highlights and objectives of the Event and provide an opportunity for the media to ask questions about ITU TELECOM WORLD 2006.

Areas for discussion will include:

• How media can get the most out of WORLD 2006, including the Daily Diary email alert and, for the first time, ITU TELECOM WORLD Forum videocast.

• Anticipated highlights of the week and upcoming announcements.

• Media facilities and guidelines.