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ITU Telecom World is the leading platform for the high-level debate, knowledge sharing and networking that are key to the ongoing success and growth of the global ICT community. The focus is on building awareness of future trends and developments in the ICT sector, and their potential impact upon the world’s critical economic and societal challenges. ITU Telecom World is organized by ITU, the lead United Nations Agency for ICTs.

By fostering constructive, interactive debate on policies, strategies, models & markets, this event enables important connections between individuals, ideas and industry players - opening up partnership and investment opportunities and highlighting the importance of collaboration and cooperation.

It is the one conversation that matters with the people that matter, with the power to shape the future and make a real difference in our world.

Who we are

Reasons to be a part of ITU Telecom World 2014 _

• Unique audience bringing together the public and private sectors• Insight and understanding of the ICT ecosystem• World-class debates with expert speakers• Showfloor experience • Emerging markets and investment opportunities• Highest-level networking

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Future in Focus _The global ICT sector is increasingly impacted by key trends and exponential developments in technology, science, media, business and society. Under the theme Future in Focus, ITU Telecom World 2014 will cast a broad spotlight on the trends, experiences and devices that are expected to enter the mainstream over the next 5-7 years.

Leadership Summit _Launching the debate will be an exclusive Leadership Summit on the future, open to Leaders at ITU Telecom World 2014. The Leadership Summit will provide an exciting, immersive look into future trends, with a highly interactive, powerful programme extending far beyond the ‘consumption’ of key issues to focus instead on a full and interactive ‘experience.’ The Summit will equip top level decision makers from government and industry with a full awareness and understanding of the developments that will be driving the ICT sector, guiding them in their future decision making. The Summit will include key topics such as:

• Internet governance• Privacy and data security• Human machine interfaces• Artificial intelligence• The Internet of Things

Forum Debates _Interactive panel sessions, keynotes, high-level debates, workshops and showfloor sessions will delve deeper into the future trends transcending the ICT industry, with in-depth focus on 3 main scenarios.

Disruption

The internet has brought about a major disruption within the music and film industries and is currently disrupting other media. Will the telecoms sector

suffer further disruption or will it succeed in disrupting other industries such as broadcast? Telecom businesses are already converging with new or previously separate sectors such as social media, mobile money and online video content. What are some of the other disruptive scenarios going forward?

Cross-sector Partnerships

Within key verticals, traditional ICT and other sectors have already converged. These include crucial applications such as smart cities, with a focus on smart grids and the different networking aspects and M2M components which underpin these types of applications worldwide. Debates will explore the different regional approaches and the opportunities involving partnering with other sectors, moving beyond the traditional infrastructure-focus and ‘silo-ed’ business models. Intelligent transport systems will also be a major area of discussion, as advanced applications such as automated driving and telematics continue to grow as cars become increasingly connected, creating further partnership opportunities across the industry.

The Intelligent Future

Sessions will explore the promise offered by trends and developments such as the Internet of Things, advances in artificial intelligence and the deployment of intelligent software and machines, big data- centric applications and innovative business models.

Within each of these 3 areas, discussions will explore different tracks focusing on regulatory and policy issues; business models, services and applications; and enabling tools, techniques and technologies. Debates will help guide and inform participants in their future decision making and direction, be it in terms of innovation, policy, regulatory direction, company strategy or technology focus. Combining perspectives from the government side together with contrasting industry viewpoints will guarantee a broad-reaching debate on all of these issues.

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Why participate?

It is about being together. We are a global company, we have relationships with carriers and customers everywhere throughout the world, and the beauty of an event like this is that you can have deep insightful conversations with people in one day instead of travelling weeks or months to meet them. Most importantly, in these times of radical change, is finding the common points, figuring out how we navigate to that common goal of accessibility, affordability and availability of these advanced services. An event like this is a perfect opportunity._Eric Loeb, Vice President, International External Affairs, AT&T speaking at ITU Telecom World 2013

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Unique Audience _ITU Telecom World events bring together a uniquely comprehensive audience of public and private sector players. Heads of State and Government, ministers, policy makers and regulators meet and network with top-level representatives from operators, vendors, service providers, content developers, global media, plus industry visionaries and leading academics from across the world.

Insight & Understanding _Against a fast-moving, rapidly evolving industry, it is essential that global ICT leaders remain at the industry’s cutting edge. With an agenda combining top futurists, leading specialists in their fields, top thinkers and policy makers, together with industry showcases demonstrating the latest technologies from around the world, ITU Telecom World 2014 will equip industry executives & decision makers with vital knowledge to move forward.

World-class Debate _The world-class forum offers highly interactive debate unrivalled both in the reach of its content and the quality of its speakers. Panelists are selected as experts in their fields, thought leaders from government, business and technology. Together they offer informed opinions and contradicting perspectives in passionate discussion of the issues central not just to the ICT industry today but moving forward over the next 5-7 years, and encompassing key verticals. Sharing knowledge, experiences and best practice leads to creative and innovative solutions, business models and partnerships.

84%of attendees surveyed said that ITU Telecom World 2013 provided them with valuable knowledge and information

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Top 3 reasons given for attending ITU Telecom World 2013*

1) Knowledge-sharing and increasing awareness of ICT trends

2) Networking opportunities

3) Showcasing/participation opportunities

*2013 event participant survey

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“It is very important to be able to observe and take part in conversations with the different industry stakeholders, to coordinate actions with all the players in the ecosystem, and to see what is going to happen in the next few years.” _ Norberto Berner, Communication Secretariat (SECOM), Argentina

Showfloor Experience _The showfloor enables the global ICT industry and countries from around the world to showcase products, solutions, technologies, as well as to highlight investment and partnership opportunities. Including an OpenSpace meeting hub, the showfloor features dynamic interactive demo areas, debate sessions and media and leaders lounges, providing a natural arena for extending the event’s networking and knowledge sharing experience. It is the ideal environment to bring to life and explore further some of the major areas discussed within the Forum.

Innovation _Innovation is a key theme running across Forum debates and workshops, and can be found in practice in the InnovationSpace on the showfloor. This is home to the Lab, a showcase for leading-edge technological applications serving a clear social purpose, from the simplest solutions to complex technologies. Working prototypes will be selected in response to ITU Telecom’s Call for Innovations to attract the newest technological, social or design innovations that can transform society.

The InnovationSpace will also host the winners of the ITU Telecom Young Innovators Competition. This annual competition celebrates talented and inspirational young people from around the world who have developed winning innovative technological solutions to major global challenges.

Emerging Markets _Unlike any other ICT event, ITU Telecom World 2014 will convene a vibrant mix of players from across the globe, with a strong focus on exploring expertise and opportunities within emerging markets. Previous ITU Telecom events have highlighted investment and growth opportunities in countries as diverse as Russia, South Africa, Turkey, Argentina, India, Nigeria, South Sudan, Gabon, Malaysia and Thailand.

High-level Networking _Networking events, spaces and tools have been conceptualized and crafted in order to fully facilitate the connections that matter across the ICT ecosystem; connections between private and public sector decision makers, ICT ministers and digital visionaries, individuals, ideas and industry players. These are the connections that drive the industry’s success. Whether through targeted bilateral meetings, structured social occasions or informal discussions over coffee, World 2014 stimulates the conversations that matter; sharing ideas, inspiration and opportunities within the global ICT community, for the benefit of people everywhere.

77%of attendees surveyed said that ITU Telecom World 2013 represented a good investment of time

For more information on all participation opportunities please contact: [email protected]

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Doha, QatarITU Telecom World 2014 will take place in Doha, Qatar. The State of Qatar has appointed leading international communications company, Ooredoo, to help organize ITU Telecom World 2014, on behalf of the Government of Qatar.

Strategically located at the crossroads of three continents, Qatar provides the ideal location to continue the ITU Telecom World conversation on harnessing the power of next generation technology for the benefit of the ICT industry and the people of the world. Qatar’s ICT landscape is growing rapidly with a steady increase in the digitization of education, healthcare & trade, as the country moves towards the National Vision 2030 and a

competitive knowledge-based economy. In addition, with a wealth of sightseeing, leisure and recreation activities, Qatar is also home to some of the region’s finest cultural landmarks and world class museums.

ITU Telecom World 2014 will take place at the Qatar National Conference Centre (QNCC). It is a world-class, state-of-the-art venue located close to the central business district of Doha on the Qatar Foundation’s education and research campus. The magnificent building has been innovatively designed to integrate the highest level of environmental and sustainable standards.

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How to be a part of ITU Telecom World 2014

Showcasing Options

From showfloor stands to sponsorship and networking, pavilions and meeting rooms there is a wealth of opportunities for visibility at ITU Telecom World 2014.

National Pavilions _Highlighting investment opportunities, regional technologies and entrepreneurship, National Pavilions provide a range of valuable networking, visibility, media and public relations benefits enabling you to achieve a multitude of key objectives:

• Position your country for investment• Showcase growth and opportunities in your region• Secure investment and partnership through targeted networking• Share best practices to strengthen and define national ICT development

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• Showcase regional technologies, innovation and young entrepreneurship• Rally support for ICT-related challenges and initiatives driving socio-economic development• Establish onsite delegation or ministerial base for negotiations and high-level meetings• Host exclusive hospitality and targeted networking functions• Participate in interactive Forum sessions and networking events at ITU Telecom World 2014 (number of access passes dependent on showfloor space rental)

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“The value of ITU Telecom World for Intel is the networking. There’s the government people here, there’s the industry leaders, there’s ITU, there’s people that touch everyone, and you get a very powerful group of leaders together and these are the ones with the resources to make the difference, to drive the change.” _ John Davies, VP, World Ahead Group, Intel

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Investment Workshop

Pavilion participants can also take advantage of a dynamic investment workshop, aimed exclusively at investment project leaders within National Pavilion delegations.

The Investment Workshop is ideal for National Pavilion delegations seeking expert input on ICT investment projects for foreign partners such as smart cities, technology parks, data centres, network infrastructure, cloud computing, outsourcing and more.

“It is an opportunity to showcase what we are doing, but more importantly to learn what is going on in the world. We get a chance to speak to some of the leading minds and thought leaders in the ICT sector; to look at what other countries are doing and to learn from that as well; and to interact in panel discussions. We take all of that back and see how we can use it to realign our policies and thinking and ensure that we continue to have this fantastic growth in the ICT sector.” _ Omobola Johnson, Minister for Information and Communication Technology, Nigeria


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Thematic Pavilions _Enabling a link between the key themes explored at the Forum and the showfloor, Thematic Pavilions offer a lively, interactive experience to all participants, showcasing solutions, applications and technologies.

Thematic pavilion organizers can benefit from the following:

• Corporate exposure as a leader in a specific ICT field before our highly influential audience• Insight and understanding on the current transformation of the ICT industry• Investment and partnership deals• Opportunities to increase membership and capture high-quality leads• Hosting exclusive hospitality and targeted networking functions• Participation in interactive Forum sessions and networking activities (number of access passes dependent on showfloor space rental)

The Thematic Showcase package includes networking, visibility, and media opportunities as value-added benefits, helping ensure Pavilion organizers and members meet their key objectives at World 2014. Theme options include Smart City, Cybersecurity, Satellite, Intelligent Transportation, ICT & Sport, M2M/IOT/IOE, with many other themes possible.

The biggest benefit for us of attending ITU Telecom World is networking with some of the most important influencers in the industry as a whole to help build some consensus around our ongoing efforts in cybersecurity. _ Stuart Carlaw, CRO, ABI Research

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Individual Stands _Raw space available for constructing customized, enclosed hospitality suites to host business meetings, product demos and exclusive social events; or for open stands to showcase technologies, innovations, products and services.

Turnkey Solutions _A complete package comprising space, open structure and furnishing to minimize effort and reduce expenses; available for both individual stands and Pavilions.

Meeting Rooms _Dedicated, fully-equipped and enclosed spaces for private meetings, business negotiations, product demonstrations and social functions.

Access Passes _Delegate registration will open in August 2014. Pass categories include Leader, Gold Plus, Gold, Silver and Bronze, each offering different levels of access and benefits.

“How the different stakeholders in the value chain play together, that is the main message, it is a direct relationship between how policy makers, regulators and governments form the framework for the industry, and if they get the formula right then investment happens and then services come around and then people become connected, and reap the benefit of being connected in the longer run” _Jon Frederik Baksaas CEO, Telenor


Dialogue, cooperation & coordination are critical in today’s fast moving industry ecosystem. And dialogue between operators and regulatory bodies is especially important, to help ensure a level playing field in an increasingly competitive marketplace. At our most recent event, we provided some 150 operators from across the globe opportunities to

meet with 80 regulators from countries around the world, as well as explore growth opportunities in a wide range of different markets from Argentina to China, South Sudan to Thailand, Uganda and more.

Operators participating at World 2014 can benefit from discounts on raw space for showcasing, meeting room rental and access passes.

Operators at World 2014

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Sponsorship Promote your brand, message, strategy and talent before a global audience of decision-takers, policy-shapers and deal-makers. Sponsorship opportunities at ITU Telecom World 2014 include content-related activities, branding & spaces and networking events.

Content _Define the conversation and make your voice heard.Sponsor big conversations, keynotes with high-level debates and Forum sessions - and be a bigger part of the conversation.

Keynote & High-level Debates

The opportunity for your C-level representative to deliver the keynote address opening the high-level panel debates each morning , plus your branding on digital screens, a session identifier on the digital programme and the option to share promotional material and giveaways.

Young Innovators Competition

Sponsor a challenge in the Young Innovators Competition. Sponsors define the challenge and young entrepreneurs from around the world collaborate to co-create an ICT-based solution. Sponsorship includes your name in the title of the Challenge, your branding on the competition crowdsourcing platform, promotion through social media and ITU press release, as well as the winning solution showcased in the InnovationSpace.

Big Conversations

Held over lunchtime on Monday 8, Tuesday 9 and Wednesday 10 December, Big Conversations enable leading industry figures to discuss key sector issues from differing perspectives. High-profile visibility for your participating C-level representative, plus a session identifier on the digital Forum programme, and the option to provide branded lunchboxes and share promotional material.

Sponsored Sessions

Your opportunity to get directly involved in event content and activities by designing and managing workshop or panel sessions. Sponsorship includes a session identifier on the digital programme and branding on digital screens.

Panel Lunches

Enjoy unique visibility, shape the agenda of discussions and connect with our influential audience with a networking lunch as part of a Panel Session designed by you in partnership with ITU Telecom. Your branding on relevant announcements/invitations, reserved seating for 10 personal guests to attend and the chance to share promotional material and giveaways.

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Selected sponsorship

opportunities include

Platinum

Opening CeremonyITU World Club DinnerLeaderSpace & RefreshmentsLeadership Summit

Gold

OpenSpaceLeaders LunchWelcome ReceptionKeynote & High-Level DebateSponsored Dinner

Silver

Big Conversation Panel LunchYIC Challenge SIDS ZoneTime KeeperInnovation Sponsor

Bronze

Networking LunchEvent AppSponsored SessionNetworking ReceptionCoffee BreakOutcome Document Forum Session Digital


Branding & Spaces _

Your brand across a range of environments and materials at the heart of the event.

LeaderSpace and Refreshments

Make your presence felt in the showfloor lounge area for some 350 leaders (and their guests) to meet, network and relax. We offer a meeting room for your C-level representative plus 5 guests, your branding at the entrance to the LeaderSpace as well as on digital screens both outside and within the lounge area, plus the option to share promotional materials and giveaways.

OpenSpace Sold

Your messaging in the OpenSpace, the lively central area for workshops, informal discussions and relaxation. The networking hub open to all participants, it includes lounge, coffee bar, charging stations, and internet facilities. Branding throughout the duration of the event, plus the option to distribute promotional material and giveaways.

Different levels of sponsorship are available, ranging from Platinum at the highest end to Bronze, each attracting different levels of networking and visilibility.

Access passes to value of 30% of the total sponsorship are included in each sponsorship package.

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MediaSpace Sold

Your branding incorporated in the design of the event home for some 300 press and media representatives, including press conference, TV studio and lounge facilities. Your content broadcast on digital screens within the MediaSpace, plus the option to share promotional materials and giveaways.

Registration & Lanyards Sold

Your branding on event badges and lanyards, in the onsite registration area, on the online registration webpage and on the confirmation page sent to all registered event participants. Registration team T-shirts will also carry your logo.

OrientationSpace & T-shirts Sold

Your branding on the orientation desks conveniently located to address participant queries, as well as on orientation team t-shirts throughout the venue.

Event App Sold

Your branding in the Event App plus the opportunity to place a promoted post or sponsored notification. Available from September across multiple operating systems, the interactive app provides key event news, session information, exhibitor listing, updates and a networking platform to connect with other participants, speakers, sponsors and partners before, during and after the event.

Networking Events _Your brand and people as part of the opening and closing events, addressing key gatherings and attending influential receptions.

Opening Ceremony Sold

Take centre stage at the official event launch with an address to 1000-plus assembled event participants and special guests, including Heads of State and Ministers, Heads of UN Agencies, regulators, C-level industry representatives, Forum speakers and accredited media. Further benefits include reserved seating for up to 20 guests, your branding on Opening Ceremony announcements and digital displays and the chance to distribute promotional material and giveaways.

Leadership Summit Sold

The high-profile, exclusive Leadership Summit on the future on Sunday 7 December offers insight, understanding and actionable items on the future of the industry from leading futurists and visionary experts. Sponsorship includes welcome remarks at the Leadership Summit, your branding on the Leadership Summit webpage and the option to share promotional material and giveaways.

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Welcome Refreshments Sold

Your branding on invitations and announcements and the option to share promotional materials and giveaways at the welcome refreshments held for some 1000 high-level participants immediately before the important official Opening Ceremony.

Networking Lunches

Your C-level representative can deliver a short address at one of the daily Networking Lunches, before an audience of your personally-invited 100 guests. Your branding on announcements, and the option to share promotional material and giveaways.

Networking Receptions Sold

The opportunity for a short address from your senior representative at the relaxing and refreshing networking receptions which close each day of the event. Your branding on relevant announcements, and the chance to share promotional material.

ITU World Club Dinner

An opportunity for your C-level representative to give a short address at the formal 200-person ITU World Club Dinner, the exclusive social event kicking off World 2014 on Saturday 6 December – plus invitations and reserved seating for up to 15 personal guests. Your branding on digital displays, announcements and invitations, as well as the chance to distribute promotional material and giveaways.

Leaders Lunch Sold

Taking place on 07 December, this Lunch offers an outstanding opportunity for your C-level representative to address an audience of some 300 high-level guests at the influential Leaders Lunch on the first day of the event, with invitations and reserved seating for 20 personal guests. Your branding on invitations, plus the option to share promotional material and giveaways.

Sponsored Dinners

Sponsored Dinners on Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 December offer excellent opportunities for your C-level representative to address an audience of some 300 people as invited by you. Your branding on invitations/announcements for up to 20 personal guests to attend the dinner and the option to share promotional material and giveaways. Appointment fee based sponsorship.


ITU Telecom World 2013 presented an outstanding opportunity for Huawei to communicate its vision and network with leading industry and government figures at the event. _ Deputy Chairman and Rotating CEO, Huawei

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ITU Telecom World 2013 brought together 6000 attendees drawn from 153 nations to take part in 58 forum sessions. They experienced the showfloor with 166 organizations from 33 countries, including 22 national and thematic pavilions.

Who you will meet

Private 54% 46% Public

Participants by sector distribution

ITU Telecom World brings together a unique combination of public and private sector, innovative businesses and world governments, operators and manufacturers. You’ll have the opportunity to meet regulators and policy makers, innovators and big thinkers, leading decision makers and influential advisors. ITU Telecom World 2014 will help expand your network and your influence.

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Participants by region(World 2013 in Bangkok)

2% CIS

2% The Americas3% Arab States

4% Europe

12% AfricaAsia & Pacific 77%

Participants by company type

1% International AgencyFinancial Institution/Investor 1% 1% Content provider

Operator 19%

1% NGO2% Systems Integrator

3% Consultant / Analyst

11% Regulatory body

18% Equipment/Software vendor

Government/Public Administration 30% 2% Industry Association

3% Academia

8% PR/Press/Media

Participants by job function

2% Regulator/Policy advisor

2% Minister4% Analyst/Consultant

4% Research & Development

9% PR/Press

10% Engineer

17% Marketing/SalesDirector/CxO 22%

Government Official 30%

Leaders by job function

1% Marketing/Sales1% Engineer

3% Research & Development3% Analyst/Consultant

4% Government Official

18% Minister

18% Regulator/Policy advisor

Director / CxO 52%

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Event CalendarDoha, 7 - 10 December 2014 _

Correct as of 06 August. Full programme available online at: http://telecomworld.itu.int

Morning Noon Afternoon Evening

DAY 1 Sunday 7th

Welcome RefreshmentsOpening CeremonyVIP TourSponsored Sessions Workshops

Leaders Lunch*

Showcases

Leadership SummitNetworking BreakSponsored SessionsWorkshopsInnovation Hour

Welcome Reception*

DAY 2 Monday 8th

Keynote & High Level DebateNetworking BreakPanel SessionsSponsored Session

Showcases

Big Conversation & LunchPanel LunchNetworking Lunch

Panel SessionsNetworking BreakSponsored SessionsInnovation Hour

Networking Reception* Dinner Reception*

DAY 3 Tuesday 9th


Showcases

Big Conversation & LunchPanel LunchNetworking Lunch

Panel SessionsNetworking BreakSponsored Sessions Young Innovators SessionInnovation Hour

Dinner Reception*

DAY 4 Wednesday 10th


Showcases

Big Conversation & LunchPanel Lunch

Panel SessionsNetworking BreakForum Closing Conversation

Farewell Reception*

*by invitation only

Be part of theconversation that matters.

ITU Telecom is part of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the lead United Nations agency for information and communication technology. ITU Telecom organizes the annual influential ITU Telecom World event, bringing together key players from across the global ICT community in strategic debate, knowledge-sharing and networking at the highest level.

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