| What: |
World
Telecommunication Policy Forum (WTPF) & Strategic Dialogue on ICTs:
"Confronting the Crisis" |
| When: |
21-24 April,
2009 |
| Where: |
Lisboa
Congress Centre, Lisbon, Portugal |
| Why: |
Forum to
focus on key policy issues driving the current ICT environment that will
guide ongoing global ICT policies, regulatory and standardization
efforts worldwide:
implications of the financial crisis in the
ICT sector
Internet-related public policy matters
implications of the advent of NGNs and advanced broadband access
ICT and the environment
strategies for creating confidence and security in the use of
ICTs
capacity building in support of the adoption
of IPV6
international telecommunication regulations (ITRs)
The high-level strategic dialogue on ‘Confronting the Crisis’
will bring together leaders from government and industry to address the
problems facing vendors, operators and governments. The discussion seeks
to formulate proactive strategies to help the ICT sector weather the
economic storm as well as leverage the power of ICTs to accelerate
recovery in other sectors. |
| Who: |
Participants
include policy makers, industry leaders and analysts. Key Strategic
Dialogue sessions will be moderated by renowned TV anchor Stephen Cole:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOfg6dq-8Ic.
Attendance at WTPF-2009 is free of charge and open to:
ITU Member States and Sector Members
organizations admitted as observers to ITU conferences and
meetings
accredited media representatives
the general public
|
| Media
information |
- A press
conference will take place in Lisbon on 22 April on key
issues to be addressed by the meeting and the strategic dialogue.
- While access to
working sessions will be restricted, plenary sessions will be open.
Accredited Press will have access to the Media Centre with online
facilities and work stations as well as Press conferences and
interview rooms.
- The Strategic Dialogue on 21 April will be televised and
webcast live
|
| Media
accreditation |
WTPF-09
will be open to media. Accreditation is compulsory. Details
of the accreditation procedure are available at
www.itu.int/newsroom/wtpf/2009/accredit/.
Please carefully read the
procedure before completing the online accreditation form.
Pre-registered journalists will be requested to present their
confirmation letter, together with their passport or ID card to receive
an official WTPF-09 Media badge.
Unannounced journalists will be required to undergo the full
accreditation process. Please ensure you have available the necessary
supporting documentation. |
