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ITU Telecom World 2014 set for Doha, 7-10 December
Flagship ITU event to explore future of ICT industry and implications for
business and society
Geneva, 29 September 2014 – ITU
Telecom World 2014 is set to take place in Doha, Qatar, 7-10 December 2014. The
accreditation process for media is now
open.
Accredited media will gain full access to
all the different components of the
event, including the Leadership Summit, Forum sessions and show floor and be
able to take part in a host of networking opportunities alongside leading
public/private sector representatives.
ITU Telecom World 2014 begins with an exclusive one-day Leadership Summit on the
Future for leaders from governments, regulatory bodies and across the ICT
industry. Led by renowned futurists, the Summit will feature a highly
interactive programme with powerful keynotes and product demos, highlighting
future technologies including advanced robotics. The Summit will equip
decision-makers with a clear understanding of ICT sector developments to guide
future policies and strategies.
Taking a variety of formats from panel sessions, keynotes and high-level debates
to global media-moderated Big Conversations, main Forum discussions will then
explore in detail the three major scenarios of disruption, cross-sector
partnerships and the intelligent future, examining the key trends and
developments in technology, regulatory and policy issues, business models,
services and applications for each scenario.
Running in parallel to the debate, the show floor experience highlights
technologies and investment opportunities through the presence of National and
Thematic Pavilions, Industry Showcases, the OpenSpace central lounge area, and
dedicated media and leaders lounges. Top global players present include Alcatel
Lucent, Cisco, Huawei, Intel, LS telcom, Nokia, Ooredoo and ZTE, with countries
represented from across the globe, including Argentina, Azerbaijan, China,
Nigeria and Rwanda.
Innovation will be a core component of the event, evidenced through The
InnovationSpace which will host the Young Innovators Competition finalists, plus
the Lab with state-of-the-art demos and technological, social or design
innovations.
ITU Telecom World 2014 is hosted by the Government of Qatar, with the support of
leading international communications company Ooredoo.
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What:
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ITU Telecom World 2014, the leading platform of
strategic debate, knowledge-sharing,
innovation-showcasing and networking for the
global ICT community
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When:
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7-10 December 2014
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Where:
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QNCC Convention Centre, Doha, Qatar
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Why:
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ITU Telecom World 2014 aims to explore the
radical disruption transforming the ICT industry
and help participants understand all its
implications for business, society and our
lives. Expert speakers will engage in
interactive debate on a diverse range of issues.
The show floor experience highlights the best of
innovation, technology and investment along with
partnership opportunities from around the world.
Networking events, spaces and tools facilitate
high-level conversations and connections.
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Who:
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ITU Telecom World brings together a uniquely
influential audience from public and private
sectors. Speakers include Ministers, policy
shapers, leading industry CEOs, renowned
academics, futurists and more.
The full speaker line up is
here
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Note:
Media accreditation for ITU Telecom World 2014, 7-10 December 2014, enabling
free access to the event for registered media and analysts is open.
Accreditation is compulsory.
UN Press accreditation is valid, but registration is required to obtain an event
badge.
Journalists and analysts who have formally accredited for ITU events in 2014 and
whose details have not changed during this period do not need to re-submit
accreditation credentials, but still need to register for an event badge.
Accreditation and registration for ITU Telecom World 2014 in advance is highly
recommended to avoid queues and delays onsite.
For accreditation and procedures, please see:
http://telecomworld.itu.int/take-part/media-accreditation/
For more
information, please contact:
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