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ITU Plenipotentiary Conference begins in Mexico on 4 October
Geneva, 24 August 2010 - ITU’s 18th Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-10) is expected to attract around 2000 participants, including Heads of State and an estimated 130 VIPs from over 160 countries, representing government, the private sector, and regional and international organizations.
Delegates will tackle a number of pressing issues, from mounting global concerns about cybersecurity, to strategies to combat a growing new broadband divide, the move to IPv6 Internet addressing, and the possible review of the International Telecommunication Regulations, the global treaty that currently governs how telecoms services are delivered worldwide.
Held every four years, the conference determines the strategic direction of ITU and develops policies and recommendations that address the evolving needs of the Union’s membership, which includes 192 countries, around 700 private sector companies, and national, regional and international bodies with an interest in ICTs.
The Conference also agrees the Union’s Financial Plan, and elects the Union’s five top executives, who will lead its work over the next four years.
Journalists are invited to accredit now for this important event, which will play a major role in shaping the future of the Information Society in developed and developing nations alike.
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ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2010 (PP-10) |
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4-22 October 2010
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Expo Guadalajara Convention Center, Mexico |
Media accreditation
Journalists and industry analysts who wish to attend PP-10 and gain full access to media information and live webcasts of the event must be formally accredited. To apply for accreditation, or for more information, visit http://www.itu.int/plenipotentiary/2010/newsroom/. Media expecting to attend the event are strongly advised to accredit at least two weeks before arrival to avoid lengthy delays. For security reasons there will be no admission to the venue without an ITU Media badge.
Materials
Follow ITU on Twitter @ITU_News for the latest updates on the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2010.
Background materials, including photos of ITU’s previous Plenipotentiary Conference, PP-06, are available from the PP-10 Newsroom
For further information contact:
Sarah Parkes
ITU Media Relations
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+41 22 730 6135 |
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+41 79 599 1439 |
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pressinfo@itu.int |
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Toby Johnson
Senior Communications Officer, ITU
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+41 22 730 5877 |
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+41 79 249 4868 |
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toby.johnson@itu.int |
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