ITU World Telecommunication Development Conference
will meet in Hyderabad, India, 24 May - 4 June 2010
Focus on strategy for growth of information and communication technologies
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Geneva, 15 April 2010 - The ITU World Telecommunication Development Conference
(WTDC-10) will open its doors on 24 May in Hyderabad, India. The Conference is
expected to be inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India, Mr Manmohan Singh in
the presence of visiting Heads of State and Government, Ministers, heads of
international organizations, development banks and regulatory agencies, and
CEOs of private sector companies.
What: World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-10)
When: 24 May — 4 June 2010
Where: International Convention Centre, Hyderabad, India
Why: To adopt concrete strategies to bring the benefits of ICT to all
communities in all regions of the world.
Who: Government, private sector, international and regional organizations,
development banks, members of the ITU Telecommunication Development Sector.
The ITU World Telecommunication Development Conference will focus on
development priorities in telecommunications and information and communication
technologies (ICT) and agree on the programmes, projects and initiatives to
implement them. A key objective is to promote international cooperation,
regional initiatives and partnerships that can sustain and strengthen
telecommunication infrastructure and institutions in developing countries.
WTDC-10 will assess progress in implementing the ambitious action plan launched
in 2006 in Doha and adopt the Hyderabad Action Plan that will set the agenda
for telecommunication and ICT development over the next four years.
An open and constructive dialogue on the future of the ICT sector and its
contribution to social and economic development will focus on:
Broadband connectivity
Digital broadcasting
Open source software
Cybersecurity
E-accessibility for people with disabilities
E-applications, including health
Human capacity building
Emergency communications
ICT policy and regulation
WTDC is convened every four years. The aim is to provide a forum to consider
telecommunication and ICT development projects and programmes that will
contribute towards building a global information society for all.
Media Accreditation for WTDC-10 is open
Details of the accreditation procedure are at
www.itu.int/net/pressoffice/events/registration.aspx?id=75〈=en. Please read the
procedure carefully before completing the online accreditation form.
Accreditation is compulsory for Press.
Pre-registered and unannounced journalists should present their confirmation
letter at the Registration Desk, together with their passport or ID card in
order to receive an official WTDC-10 Media badge or undergo the full
accreditation process. In the latter case, please ensure you have available the
necessary supporting documentation (see procedure).
The on-site Media registration service will be open:
Thursday, 20 May and Friday, 21 May 2010: 10:00-18:00 hours
Saturday 22 May and Sunday, 23 May 2010: 08:00-18:00 hours
Monday 24 to Monday 31 May 2010: 08:00-12:30 and 13:30-17:30 hours
Tuesday 1 June to Friday 4 June 2010: 09:00-12:30 and 13:30-17:30 hours
WTDC-10 Television studio
ITU will conduct TV interviews with key personalities at WTDC-10 in Hyderabad
and will also produce TV News Reports. The broadcast quality videos will be
available to networks for transmission free of charge. The TV studio will be
operational 24 – 27 May at the conference venue. Videos can be viewed on ITU’s
YouTube channel.
For more information, please see
www.itu.int/ITU-D/conferences/wtdc/2010/index.html or contact:
Sanjay Acharya
Chief, Media Relations and Public Information
ITU. +41 22 730 5046 +41 79 249 4861
[email protected]
(Jaisakthivel, Tirunelveli, India)
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