ITU Telecom World 2009 In Review 2009 Geneva 5-9 October Event Snapshot Forging top-level strategies aimed at harnessing the power of technology to enhance our global wellbeing was a core focus of ITU Telecom World 2009. Over 1700 VIPs, including UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Heads of State, Heads of Government, Ministers, Ambassadors, heads of regulatory agencies, and CEOs from around the world, came together for the week-long event, which featured a series of top-level roundtables, meetings and lively debate on the role of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in addressing many of the most pressing issues of our time, such as climate change, global economic recovery and cybersecurity. Participation from around the world and across the industry Participants and delegates attended from 186 countries. The show floor played host to 456 exhibitors from 49 countries, spanning just about every ICT do-main, from the very latest wireless innovations to low-cost broadband solutions to satellite systems. Companies, countries and regions from across the globe demonstrated the latest technologies on the show floor. Alongside major names and household brands were 35 pavilions from around the world, including a range of thematic pavilions which focused on key areas such as Green@ICT, e-Health, and em-powering people with disabilities through ICTs. 4 Event Snapshot