Monday, 4 October This is how it should be – because technology is all about innovation and continuous creativity. So ITU must continue to remain at the heart of the ICT sector, as we embrace a new era of converged applica-tions and services. ITU must be confident and proud that our work con-tinues to make the ICT sector the solution, and not the problem. That ICTs will continue to be one of the best ways we can help address the most pressing issues of our time – from financial and economic crises, to en-vironmental disasters and emergency situations, to monitoring and mitigating climate change. These are big issues. And we will need to be a bold and brave organization, and to stand tall, if we are to achieve our full potential. And I am absolutely confident that this is what we shall do! Some may wonder how I can see into the future. But I believe I can. As the saying goes, “Faith is to believe what you do not yet see; the reward for this faith is to see what you believe”. Thank you. Felicidades, y mis mejores deseos para el éxito de esta conferencia internacional. Muchas gracias. 9