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ITU Telecom World 2016 Forum to explore importance of
collaboration in the digital economy
Discussions will look at best approaches, business models and
technologies to forge flourishing, inclusive ICT ecosystem
Geneva, 25 May 2016 – 5G, collaborative regulation, the
connected car, smart sustainable cities, fostering SME innovation, new roles for
the satellite industry and digital financial services will top the agenda at the
Forum at ITU Telecom World 2016, taking place from 14-17 November in Bangkok,
Thailand.
Under the theme of “Collaborating in the digital economy”, the Forum will
feature compelling formats ranging from top-level CEO/Ministerial roundtables to
frank, open dialogues between governments and small and medium business leaders,
and interactive panel debates. Sessions will bring together expert speakers and
an influential global audience drawn from governments, key ICT industry players,
international organizations, high-growth SMEs, consultants, academia, media and
more.
A Leadership Summit of global leaders from public and private sectors will
open the Forum, with an exploration of why working together is critical for
growth in the digital economy – and how it can best be achieved.
Sessions and topics to be explored include:
- New approaches to connectivity: re-imagining the
satellite industry: how demand for always-on connectivity
is leading to innovative connectivity solutions, new players and
new markets for the satellite industry
- The connected car: freeway to the future or
highway to hell?: exploring the status and future of vehicle
communications and automated driving from the perspectives of
business, technology, and regulation
- Creating inclusive ICT innovation ecosystems:
targeted business-to-government dialogue exploring concrete
measures to foster innovation in SMEs for job creation and
socio-economic growth
- Smart approaches to smart sustainable cities: the
economic and political challenges of delivering the promise of
smart homes, streets, cities and regions
- Making money from meeting the SDGs: a business
approach to sustainable development: how the ICT sector can
develop feasible business models to accelerate the achievement
of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- B2B and B2G dialogues: exploring how corporations
and governments can strengthen collaboration with SMEs to
improve the outcomes of research and development, accelerate
innovation and improve public services
- Spotlight on Thailand: focusing on regional and
local challenges, including dedicated sessions on Thailand’s ICT
priorities and entrepreneurs, featuring Thai industry experts.
These sessions will be highly beneficial to local and regional
audiences
- ITU-wide agenda: providing perspectives from across
ITU and its membership and partners, co-located events include
the ITU Kaleidoscope academic conference 2016; the World
Standards Cooperation Academic Roundtable; a global CTO meeting;
the 7th Private Sector Chief Regulatory Officers (CRO) meeting
and ITU Academia Consultations.
Explore the full
Event
Programme.
“In today’s diverse ICT ecosystem, collaboration is increasingly the best –
and often the only – way for companies and countries to achieve long-lasting
progress,” said Houlin Zhao, ITU Secretary-General. “Governments and
companies, be they large or small, have so many important lessons and
experiences to share. This year’s ITU Telecom World Forum provides the right
platform for this exchange, enabling participants to gain a global perspective
and accelerate positive change.”
Alongside the Forum, the ITU Telecom event features an international
Exhibition,
showcasing digital solutions and investment opportunities from nations, regions,
organizations and companies drawn from both emerging and developed markets. It
will focus on bringing high-growth SMEs, particularly from emerging markets, to
the international stage. The
ITU Telecom World Awards will recognize excellence in ICT innovation with
social impact, and a host of
networking
opportunities will connect exhibitors, delegates, countries, organizations and
individuals.
For more information, please contact:
Sarah Parkes
Chief, Media Relations & Public Information, ITU
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