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