Forum ----------------------------- Th e renowned Forum takes centre stage at World 2009. Senior telecommunication and ICT industry leaders and decision-makers from around the world come together to explore areas essential to the continued development of our information society. Th ought leaders including heads of industry, government, and regulatory agencies as well as academics, consultants, and policy advisors, engage in dialogue for problem structuring and policy solutions. Interwoven into the Forum are a number of specialist themes and topics including a strong focus on development issues as well as the Youth Forum. VIP Programme ----------------------------- Much of the success of ITU Telecom events stems from the high level of participants with innovative insights and unique decision-making power. To facilitate networking at this VIP-restricted level, a number of events and services are in place such as high-level dialogue sessions and specialist tours of the exhibition. World-class service supports the programme at all times with the VIP lounge off ering a sophisticated, relaxed setting for maximum comfort. Sponsorship & Visibility ----------------------------- Spanning all areas of the event, fl exible sponsorship options are designed to meet your branding objectives. Additional print and digital advertising is ideal for positioning your company and its message to be seen by all event participants. Leverage your participation with a host of options for corporate branding and visibility. Media Relations ----------------------------- Participants at ITU Telecom events seek maximum visibility and coverage. Whatever your strategy, the media relations programme is designed to facilitate utmost exposure. A host of public relations tools are available to support your eff orts in building relationships and generating coverage before, during and aft er the event.