ITU will host a press conference on Thursday, 6 April in Geneva, Switzerland on the progress of discussions leading to the next World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-23), to be held later this year.
World radiocommunication conferences, held every three to four years, review and revise the ITU
Radio Regulations, the international treaty governing the use of the radio-frequency spectrum, including satellite orbits.
The hybrid press event will take place on the last day of the 2nd session of the Conference Preparatory Meeting (CPM23-2).
At CPM23-2, delegates from ITU's 193 Member States are considering the results of studies conducted by ITU-R Study Groups on regulatory, technical, operational, and procedural matters which will be discussed at WRC-23.
EVENT: Press conference on outcomes of the 2nd session of the Conference Preparatory Meeting for the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (CPM23-2)
DATE & TIME: Thursday, 6 April 2023 at 13:00-13:45 CEST
LOCATION:Centre International de Conférence de Genève (CICG), Level -1/Room S4
(Remote participation is available. See media note below.)
MEDIA RSVP:
- All journalists, including UNOG credentialed reporters, must RSVP at
pressreg@itu.int by Wednesday, 5 April at 15:00 CEST.
- All journalists must have an ITU-issued media ID to access the press conference.
- CPM23-2 media IDs will be issued only at ITU headquarters (Montbrillant building; Rue de Varembé 2). [location]
- All journalists must go to ITU HQ first to receive media ID before accessing CICG.
(See full media note below.)
CPM23-2, the preparatory conference for WRC-23 taking place from 27 March to 6 April, is a closed event. Media participation is limited to the press conference. A media badge does not permit access to CPM23-2 meeting rooms.
The World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-23) will take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from 20 November to 15 December 2023.
MEDIA NOTE:
- Advance registration is required for all reporters, including those with UN credentials.
- CPM23-2 media badges will be required for all reporters to access CICG premises, including those with UN credentials.
- Reporters interested in participating with the press conference should send an email by Wednesday, 5 April at 15:00 CEST to
pressreg@itu.int specifying the reporter's name, organization, and mode of participation (physical or online).
- Media registrations are non-transferable. Media credentials will be issued only in the name of each registered reporter.
- Pre-registered reporters attending physically can pick up their CPM23-2 media badges at the ITU Montbrillant building reception area on 6 April from 08:00 through 12:30 CEST. A valid photo ID in the name of the registered participant will be required.
- Pre-Registered media attending remotely will receive a Zoom registration form a few days prior to the press briefing. A confirmation of registration email containing a personalized link to the virtual press conference will be sent upon the completion of the registration form.
- Media access to CICG on 6 April 2023 is limited to the time and location of the press conference.
About ITU
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies (ICTs), driving innovation in ICTs together with 193 Member States and a membership of over 900 companies, universities, and international and regional organizations. Established over 150 years ago, ITU is the intergovernmental body responsible for coordinating the shared global use of the radio spectrum, promoting international cooperation in assigning satellite orbits, improving communication infrastructure in the developing world, and establishing the worldwide standards that foster seamless interconnection of a vast range of communications systems. From broadband networks to cutting-edge wireless technologies, aeronautical and maritime navigation, radio astronomy, oceanographic and satellite-based earth monitoring as well as converging fixed-mobile phone, Internet and broadcasting technologies, ITU is committed to connecting the world. For more information, visit:
www.itu.int
