ITU World Telecommunication Development Conference 2017 Overview
This presentation provides insights into the upcoming ITU World Telecommunication Development Conference 2017, including the agenda, venue details, outcomes, draft structure, regional preparatory meetings, and submission guidelines for contributions. The event, scheduled for October 9-20 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, focuses on ICT and Sustainable Development Goals.
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Presentation to the Ambassadors 11 September 2017
Agenda 1. ITU World Telecommunication Development Conference 2017 2. ITU Telecom World 2017 3. ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2018
Dates, Place, Venue 9 - 20 October 2017 Buenos Aires, Argentina Hilton Hotel Theme: ICT SDGs
Draft Structure of WTDC-17 The meeting of heads of delegation Committee 1: Steering Committee Committee 2: Budget Control Committee 3: Objectives Committee 4: ITU-D Working Methods Committee 5: Editorial Committee Working Group of the Plenary: WTDC Declaration
The journey to WTDC-17 ITU-D organized a series of six regional preparatory meetings (RPMs) in 2016 and 2017 as part of the preparation for the conference. CIS Region, 9-11 November 2016, Bishkek Kyrgyz Republic Africa Region, 6-8 December 2016, Kigali Rwanda Arab States Region, 30 January 1 February 2017, Khartoum Sudan Americas Region, 22-24 February 2017, Asunci n, Paraguay Asia and the Pacific Region, 21-23 March, Bali, Indonesia Europe Region, 27-28 April 2017, Vilnius, Lithuania
Submission of Contributions In accordance with Resolution 1 on the Rules of Procedure of the Telecommunication Development Sector (Rev. Dubai, 2014) and Resolution 165 (Guadalajara, 2010), the deadline for the submission of contributions has been set as follows: Dates of events Submission of contributions (Preferably two months before) Deadline for submissions of contributions with guaranteed translation (not later than 30 calendar days before) Final deadline for submission of contributions (no later than 14 calendar days before) 9 to 20 October 2017 Tuesday 8 August 2017 Saturday 9 September 2017 Monday 25 September 2017 (at 2359 hours Geneva time)
Opening ceremony Monday 9 October, 11.00 12.00 The highlight of the opening ceremony will be statements by the Host Country, the ITU Secretary- General and the Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) High-Level Segment Ministers and Heads of delegations will deliver statements Four sessions are planned: Monday, 9 October: 14:30h-16:00h and 16:15h-17:30h Tuesday, 10 October: 11:15h-12:30h and 1430h-16:00h Each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes speaking time. However, the full text of the statement will be posted on the conference website
25th Anniversary of ITU-D Wednesday 11 October Two Ministerial Roundtables: 14:30 to 17:30 Inspiring and visionary leaders will discuss the impact of ICTs for SDGs and debate on the future of the digital economy Gala Dinner: 19:30 at Hotel Alvear Icon A time to celebrate 25 years of ITU-D
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ITU-D 25th Anniversary WTDC-17 Platinum package Gold package Exhibition stands Lightning session (20 min) USD 50 000 USD 100 000 open to 2 sponsors open to 5 sponsors USD 30 000 USD 15 000 appointment fee Charging stations Social Media Digital Wall Silver package Discretionary package USD 20 000 Not less than USD 2 000 open to 10 sponsors USD 10 000 appointment fee USD 15 000 More information at: www.itu.int/go/en/itudsponsorships or contact: bdtpartners@itu.int
Hosted by Accelerating ICT innovation to improve lives faster. The global event for tech SMEs, corporates and governments. 25-28 September, Busan, Republic of Korea Busan Exhibition & Convention Center (BEXCO) 13
Exhibition The Exhibition at ITU Telecom World 2017 enables countries, organizations, corporations and SMEs to showcase innovative digital services, applications and solutions, as well as investment and partnership opportunities from around the world. 26 national & thematic Pavilions from countries spanning Azerbaijan to Senegal, Mozambique to Indonesia, including Smart ABC, ITU-D & ITU-R pavilions Independent stands including KT Corporation, Rohde & Schwarz, SK Telecom, Swisscom or Vodafone SMEs from across the globe Korea Pavilion & KICT
Forum & Leadership Summit Smart Digital Transformation Global Opportunities Leadership Summit focusing on visions of smart societies in the future, as well as the best ways to build digital resilience Forum: world-class speakers, international perspectives and expert opinions on the global impact and opportunities of digital transformation. Key topics include the role of data in smart digital transformation, the best ways to achieve meaningful digital inclusion and increase digital literacy, and the transformation of telecom operators. Side Events: Discussions to be enriched by perspectives from across ITU, membership or partners, side events including with WEF, UN office of ICT, or exploring key questions around Smart AI, Banking and cities
High-level Networking & Awards Networking Event App: powerful networking tool, connecting participants before, during and after the event Networking Events: unique social settings for delegates to meet and make contact Business Matchmaking: targeted B2B and B2G matchmaking service with a special designed networking space Contact facilitation service: available to all exhibitors, sponsors and Executive pass holders, assists in reaching out and connecting with new contacts ITU Telecom World Award: prestigious Awards programme recognizing innovative ICT-based solutions with real social impact, developed by SMEs, governments and larger corporates
Leaders Programme An exclusive agenda of activities for the highest-level representatives of governments, corporates and SMEs in the ICT sector. Will welcome some 250 leaders from government and industry from across the world including: 41 Ministers 24 Regulators 53 CxO s 12 Ambassadors Numbers of Leaders as of 5 Sept. 2017
We look forward to seeing you in Busan, Republic of Korea, in September 2017! Register today at telecomworld.itu.int/take-part/register/ For more information visit telecomworld.itu.int
ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 3 Description ITU Strategic Plan
ITU PP 21 Invitation letter to be sent on 29 October 2017 to: Member States (CV 268) Observers State of Palestine (Res. 99 (Rev. Busan, 2014)) The United Nations (CV 269A) Regional telecommunications organizations (CV 269B) Intergovernmental organizations operating satellite systems (CV 269C) Specialized agencies of the United Nations and the International Atomic Energy Agency (CV 269D) Sector Members referred to in CV 229 (recognized operating agencies, scientific or industrial organizations and financial or development institutions) and CV 231 (regional and other international telecommunication, standardization, financial, or development organizations). ITU Associates and Academia are not invited
ITU PP 22
ITU PP 23 Further information will be made available as of October 2017 by the secretariat on the ITU website Guidelines for candidatures Guidelines for Policy Statements to be limited to 3 minutes Registration Host Country Credentials Training package on ITU conferences
ITU strategic plan for 2016-2019 24 ITU vision & mission Strategic Goals and Targets ITU-R ITU-T ITU-D ITU intersectoral objectives & outcomes objectives & outcomes objectives & outcomes objectives & outcomes ITU-R outputs ITU-T outputs ITU-D outputs Intersectoral outputs ITU Secretariat BR TSB BDT GS ENABLERS Support Services
ITUs Vision and Mission 25 An information society, empowered by the interconnected world, where telecommunication/information and communication technologies enable and accelerate social, economic and environmentally sustainable growth and developmentfor everyone Vision To promote, facilitate and fosteraffordable and universal access to telecommunication/information and communication technology networks, services and applications and their use for social, economic and environmentally sustainable growth and development Mission
ITU Strategic Goals 26 Growth: Enable and foster access to and increased use of telecommunication/ICT Inclusiveness: Bridge the digital divide and provide broadband for all Sustainability: Manage challenges resulting from telecommunication/ICT development Innovation & Partnership: Lead, improve and adapt to the changing telecommunication/ICT environment
Process for the 2020-2023 strategic plan 27 SG provides input to Council (No.74A, Constitution) Adopts the Strategic Plan for the Union (No.51, Convention) C17 Secretariat PP18 C18 Strategic Planning Working Group WTDC-17 contribution Council initiates the process by creating the CWG-SFP (No. 62A, Convention) Final Draft SP Strategic Plan 2020-2023 Draft SP CWG coordinates the elaboration of the draft SP (Res. 1384 / C17) CWG-SFP Provides input and support Secretariat Member States Sector Members Advisory Groups Open and public consultations SG coordinates the Implementation of the SP (No.86A c) bis, Convention) Provide input for the preparation of a draft SP (No. 62A, Convention) Nov 2018 Jan 2017 May 2018 May 2017
Linking ITU Strategic Goals to the Sustainable Development Goals Mapping ITU key activities & outputs to SDGs Size of the SDGs is relative to the number of key activities/outputs 28
