ITU Telecom World 2018

A leading international platform for influential figures from government and industry to connect with tech SMEs and entrepreneurs. To exhibit and explore common challenges, partnership solutions, and investment opportunities. To share ideas and best practices.

ITU Telecom World is about making ideas go further, faster to make the world better, sooner.

Global platform for major industry players, tech SMEs, countries and organizations
International visibility for innovative ICT products, technologies and solutions
High-level debates led by experts on the core issues affecting the ICT sector

Targeted networking at all levels of the industry
Sharing knowledge and best practice across emerging and developed markets
UN recognition as a provider of ICT for sustainable development in the Awards Programme

Exhibition

Our exhibition pavilions and stands put your company, organization, country, or innovative solution in front of the people who make decisions and shape policies at the highest level.

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Forum

Share knowledge, explore best practice and learn from ICT experts. Thought-leaders from government, business and international organizations debate the policies, strategies, business models and technologies shaping the industry.

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Networking

High-level policy discussions, targeted bilateral meetings, networking breaks and social occasions create a stimulating environment to connect nations, organizations, ideas and individuals.

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ITU Telecom World Awards

The ITU Telecom World Awards recognize excellence in tech SMEs and large companies worldwide working to provide innovative solutions with real social impact.

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SME Focus

ITU Telecom World focuses on supporting the success of tech SMEs in the ICT ecosystem as key stakeholders driving socio-economic growth throughout the world. The event provides an international platform for government and industry leaders to connect with tech SMEs, investors and entrepreneurs, explore partnership solutions and investment opportunities, debate and exchange best practices.

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Testimonials

"If we prepare the world through digital education and digital development, we will have a much better world - and for the first time in mankind’s history it is possible to do this in one generation. "

César Alierta Izuel, Chairman
Foundatión Telefónica

"These events are very important as we talk about everything, you see the points of view of other people which are interesting, share your points of view and you have the framework to collaborate in a better way."

César Alierta Izuel, Chairman
Foundatión Telefónica

"I am always very interested to see what new ideas are coming out in different markets, and the event inspires me in terms of thinking of ways of providing new services into the marketplace."

Craig Price, SVP, International Projects
Craig Price

"You see people you would otherwise never see and the value of exchange is great; and I learnt a lot about how quickly Africa is using technologies and leapfrogging to create new market – it is illuminating. "

Jacques Bughin, Senior Partner
McKinsey & Company

"You see so many types of different people, you have so much valuable exchange between governments, telecom executives and the like, and fundamentally it is a great place to see a vibrant part of the global economy."

Jacques Bughin, Senior Partner
McKinsey & Company

"It is a fantastic gathering bringing together professionals from the industry, the public, the UN organizations, the officials to talk to each other, to have heated discussions…this is how you get new ideas, this is how you identify opportunities and challenges."

Dr. Amani Abou - Zeid, Commissioner
African Union Commission

"The innovations and companies exhibiting have been great, and the networking amongst the different organisations has been phenomenal."

Ashraf Patel, Digital Economy Associate, IGD
University of South Africa

"It is truly remarkable, the cultural interaction learning from different nations, different cultures, different regions. "

Ashraf Patel, Digital Economy Associate, IGD
University of South Africa

"The value comes for me and for the young people who attend, who share what they have here and what they learn. Many young people come here with innovations, they exchange ideas and see how to create SMEs. There are many things we are here to learn, and we go back to our countries we try to implement these ideas."

Abdoulkarim Soumaila, Secretary General
African Telecommunication Union

"This is an exceptional opportunity to interact with my peers, with governments and policy makers and all stakeholders in one place, and actually hear their perspectives."

Elizabeth Migwalla, Senior Director
Gov. Affairs, Middle East, Qualcomm

"Digital fiat currency can benefit all the developing countries, so ITU Telecom World is a very good place for us to spread the message. "

David Wen, Chair
ITU Focus Group on Digital Fiat Currency

"The main value is knowing the new ideas and sharing knowledge with people coming from all over the world. We are talking about new topics such as agriculture, new concerns in the market, sharing knowledge and getting in touch with the regulators who are setting the laws to create more flexibility for businesses."

Mohamad Damush, Group CEO
Telecel Global

"Unlike most other shows where I just see big brand companies, all the developing countries are here, and it is really for the benefit of all ITU’s member states. "

David Wen, Chair
ITU Focus Group on Digital Fiat Currency

"This is the best place to meet the regulatory agencies, the mobile network operators, the telecoms ministers. "

Pascal Prot, Chief Technical Officer
Legos

"As an MVNO, in certain markets, especially emerging markets, we may not have a strong local presence ourselves so we are seeking partnerships here to build a presence, how we can extend our capabilities and enable our partners to be successful in the local markets in which they specialise. "

Tim Sherwood, Vice President, Business Development
Mobility & IOT Solution

"It is THE platform where everyone is converging, a forum where everyone can come and talk, discuss, bring in some ideas, share their experience and knowledge. This is exactly what we need when we talk about collaboration and exchanging ideas."

Bocar A. Ba, CEO & Board Member
SAMENA

"It’s been brilliant to be able to meet so many ministers, regulators, directors of ICT all within one space, whereas normally we would have had to travel thousands of miles. "

Andy Bates, Executive Director, UK & EMEA
Global Cyber Alliance

"Through attending these kinds of events we are able to make a contribution, hear the view of governments and our peers on what challenges our industry is facing and this provides further opportunities for us to align on synergies and opportunities for smart partnerships."

Ravi Suchak, VP, Public Affairs, EMEA
American Tower Corporation

"ITU Telecom World has been a fantastic event, a great opportunity for us to engage with different stakeholders on bettering societies through adopting smart solutions. I don’t think there’s any better place for that dialogue than ITU Telecom."

Ravi Suchak, VP, Public Affairs, EMEA
American Tower Corporation

"Attending an event like this is a great platform for us to connect with many of the partners that we work with today that we don’t get to see on a regular basis. We get to connect with our global peers who are playing important roles in digitizing not just the continent but the globe."

Reshaad Sha, CEO
Liquid Telecom

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