10 ITU Telecom World 2011 celebrates its fortieth year of serving the global ICT community with a forward-looking, stimulating programme of debate, participatory workshops, new technology showcases and rich opportunities for networking and knowledge-sharing. Launching the debate on 24th October will be the Broadband Leadership Summit, highest-level meetings on the implementation of broadband worldwide. Central to the event are the Forum sessions; compelling discussions led by key industry figures on core issues shaping the future of networks and services. Running in parallel, the Technical Symposium provides debate and information-exchange on the cutting edge of technological development, whilst Digital Cities ’11 (a one-day conference on 26th October) brings together top-level stakeholders in urban development from around the world to share case studies and discuss how next-generation networks can change city living for the better. The Showfloor displays digital innovation from all corners of the globe through the National Pavilions, whilst interactive Smart Living showcases demonstrate the real impact of digital applications on daily life and the short-listed winners of the inaugural Young Innovators and Digital Innovators competitions present the best of tomorrow’s talent. What to expect at World 2011 From the opening ceremony to the strategic debates and hands-on workshops, from the highlights of the Showfloor to the networking events and extensive opportunities for informal discussion both on-site and on-line, delegates will connect, collaborate, share knowledge, network – and commit together to a manifesto for a connected world.