Subject: World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT): Myth vs. Fact Journalists from anywhere in the world are invited to join this audioconference – see simple connection details below On 3-14 December in Dubai, UAE, ITU will convene a landmark conference to review the international treaty that is the basis of today’s hyper-connected world: the International Telecommunication Regulations (ITRs). This binding global treaty outlines the principles which govern the way international voice, data and video traffic is handled, and lays the foundation for ongoing innovation and market growth. It was last negotiated in 1988, and there is consensus that the text now needs to be updated to reflect the dramatically different information and communication technology (ICT) landscape of the 21st century. As the conference approaches, there is quite a lot of misinformation being circulated concerning the agenda and process of the conference. Join this global discussion to find out what’s REALLY going to be discussed, and how the process of proposals and debates operates to ensure a global consensus among all countries. Speakers: – Mr Malcolm Johnson, Director, Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, ITU – ITU experts Richard Hill, Alexander Ntoko and Preetam Maloor Moderator: Paul Conneally, Head, Communications and Partnership Promotion, ITU Date/time: Monday, 17 September, 2012, at 16:00-18:00 CET (Geneva time) Working language: English Adobe Connect connection details (works from PC or Mac without need for special software) Link: http://itu.adobeconnect.com/wcitbrief/ Steps to get connected:
We invite you to confirm your wish to participate remotely to Ning Wang at ning.wang@itu.int.
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About ITU ITU is the leading United Nations agency for information and communication technology. For over 145 years, ITU has coordinated the shared global use of the radio spectrum, promoted international cooperation in assigning satellite orbits, worked to improve communication infrastructure in the developing world, and established the worldwide standards that foster seamless interconnection of a vast range of communications systems. From broadband networks to new-generation wireless technologies, aeronautical and maritime navigation, radio astronomy, satellite-based meteorology and converging fixed-mobile phone, Internet and broadcasting technologies, ITU is committed to connecting the world. |
