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Bridging the Digital Divide. HOSTED BY THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA. The International Telecommunication Union. Its mission is to ensure the global spread of efficient telecommunication services. 189 Member States. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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HOSTED BY THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
Bridging the
Digital Divide
• Its mission is to ensure the global spread of efficient telecommunication services
• 189 Member States
• More than 600 private sector members, including all major telcos and equipment vendors
The International Telecommunication Union
ITU TELECOM
• ITU TELECOM World event every 4 years
• Two ITU TELECOM Regional events each year, rotating to cover all world regions
• Combination of Exhibition and Forum showcases ground-breaking products and top-level speakers
• The single most important gathering of the international telecoms community, ensuring consistently high quality of participants
ITU TELECOM Regional Events
• ITU TELECOM Regional events continue to grow in strength, with more than 17,000 visitors to ITU TELECOM AMERICAS 2000
• A unique, privileged opportunity to meet with influential members of government and the telecoms community from throughout the region
ITU TELECOM AFRICA 2001
• Fifth regional event for Africa Region
• Johannesburg, 12 to 16 November 2001
• Hosted by the Govt. of Republic of South Africa
• Organized by the ITU
ITU TELECOM AFRICA 2001
• Bridging the Digital Divide
• The next step in the African Renaissance
• Building on success of AFRICA TELECOM 98
The Venue – The Gallagher Estate
• 28’000 m2 of gross indoor space (18’000 m2 net)
• Full range of catering and AV services
• Exceptionally well-equipped exhibition halls
• Situated midway between Johannesburg and Pretoria
• Excellent conference facilities with capacity for 8’000 delegates
ITU TELECOM AFRICA 2001
• May 1998, Johannesburg
• Held at the invitation of PresidentNelson Mandela
• Opened by Nelson Mandela
• Closed by Thabo Mbeki
AFRICA TELECOM 98
AFRICA TELECOM 98
• Brought together Africa’s Leaders
• Building the African Renaissance
• First major ITU event in a free South Africa
AFRICA TELECOM 98
• 443 Exhibitors
• 16,567 m2 of net exhibitionspace
• 16,800 trade visitors from 88 countries
AFRICA TELECOM 98
• Exhibitor Profile
Communications
Mobile/Satellite
Infrastructure
Networking
Information/IT
Broadcasting
Other
55%
16%16%
9%
10%
4% 16%
AFRICA TELECOM 98
• Visitor Profile
CommunicationsMobile/Satellite
Finance/Banking
56%
7%
11%
3%Information/IT
Infrastructure
3%
AFRICA TELECOM 98
• Country where Exhibitor is Located
38
21
17
15
2
1
1
4
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Africa
South Africa
Nth America
Europe
Asia
Latin America
Middle East
Other
• 51 Ministers
• 181 Delegates from Administrations
• 36 Directors-General
• 24 Ambassadors
• 183 CEOs
AFRICA TELECOM 98
AFRICA TELECOM 98
• 1,092 Forum Participants, including speakers
• 101 countries represented at the Forum – record at an ITU regional event
• 295 Forum Speakers
• 251 accredited media on-site
AFRICA TELECOM 98
• Main Reasons for attending AFRICA TELECOM 98
Trade Visitors
AFRICA TELECOM 98
• Main Reasons for attending AFRICA TELECOM 98
Forum Delegates
• Africa needs investment – but represents an excellent investment opportunity
• USA’s new position concerning trade tariffs etc. should benefit Africa
AFRICA
Fixed Line Subscribers beginning 2000
Africa represents 1 in 8 of the World’s
Population.
World
They have access to 1 in 50 of the world’s
fixed lines
WORLD POPULATION
Africa 12,8% FIXED LINES
Africa 2%
World
Africa represents 1 in 8 of the World’s
Population.
They have access to 1 in 60 of the world’s
mobile phones
WORLD POPULATION
Africa 12,8%
World
MOBILE CELLULAR
Africa 1,5%
Mobile Cellular Subscribers beginning 2000
World
Personal Computers beginning 2000
They have access to 1 in 70 of the world’spersonal computers
WORLD POPULATION
Africa 12,8% PERSONAL COMPUTER
Africa 1,5%
Africa represents 1 in 8 of the World’s
Population.
World World
Internet Users beginning 2000
They have access to 1 in 100 of the world’sinternet connections
WORLD POPULATION
Africa 12,8% INTERNET USERS
Africa 1%
Africa represents 1 in 8 of the World’s
Population.
World World
Room for optimism however:
AFRICA
• Mobile subscribers already exceed fixed-line subscribers in a number of African countries
• Internet uptake is extremely encouraging
• Technology leapfrogging is a real possibility here
• Entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Africa
• Regulatory framework is improving across the continent
Event aims to:
ITU TELECOM AFRICA 2001
• Reinforce the message – Bridging the Digital Divide
• Promote knowledge transfer
• Promote smart partnership
• Build on success of AFRICA TELECOM 98
Products and Technologies on Display will include :
Exhibition at ITU TELECOM AFRICA 2001
• Multimedia & Digital TV
• Optical Networking
• Broadband Wireless Access
• Internet
• Mobile Cellular
• Satellite Communications
Expecting Top-level Speakers from all Telecoms Sectors :
Forum at ITU TELECOM AFRICA 2001
• Carriers and Service Providers
• Equipment Manufacturers
• Software Developers
• Regulators
• Government Ministers
• Leading Analysts
Services for Exhibitors
• Event manual – comprehensive event guide, available online, to assist exhibitors
• Stand design – shell scheme solutions available through venue
Logistics and Services
• Event Services – official partners for technical support, freight handling, on-site staff,travel and accomodation
Publicity
Services for Exhibitors
• Dedicated and extensive event press service
• On-site advertising in official publications ad media services (show daily, TELECOM TV, billboards)
• Sponsorship opportunities
• Public relations activities
• Access to private meeting and hospitality rooms
Participating atITU TELECOM AFRICA 2001
• 630 Swiss francs / m2 indoor, 280 Swiss francs / m2 outdoor
• Open to all sectors of the infocommunication industry
• Participation independently or as part of national pavilion
• Indoor and outdoor exhibition space available
• Applications deadline 31st March, 2001
• Publicize the event
What you can do to help
• Encourage wide participation
• Support the event at a local, national andregional level
Join us in JohannesburgFrom 12 to 16 November 2001
HOSTED BY THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
Bridging the
Digital Divide