ExhibitorsMeeting

2002May

Geneva

ITU TELECOMWORLD 2003

ITU TELECOM WORLD 2003

PALEXPO, Geneva

12 to 18 October 2003

8th World TelecommunicationExhibition and Forum

Saturday 11 October – Press / VIP / Opening Day

WORLD 2003 – a Giant Event

The global meeting place for an industry with annual revenues of over US$ 1.4 trillion

The only place on earth where you can meet everyone who matters in telecoms – at the same time, under one roof

The event which defines the future shape of telecommunications

WORLD 2003 – Looking Good

All of the space in PALEXPO is now fully allocated – Halls 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7

All but two of the major TELECOM 99 Exhibitors who said they wouldn’t participate in WORLD 2003 are now back on board

Around 55,000 m2 of net exhibition space already sold

WORLD 2003 – Your Success Criteria

Measurable Return on Investment

Sales and sales leads

Successful networking opportunities

Enhancement of company’s image / brand

Good media coverage

Improved customer awareness of company’s products and services

WORLD 2003 – Our Success Criteria

As a specialized agency of the United Nations our events are not-for-profit

So our success is primarily measured on: The success of our exhibitors Knowledge transfer to developing countries Successfully bringing together all telecoms players:

government, regulators, industry, finance

WORLD 2003 – Important Issues

Access to the Halls

Exhibitor & Visitor Registration

Accommodation / Work Permits / VAT

Road Traffic / Congestion

WORLD 2003 – Access to the Exhibition Halls

Access to all of the Exhibition Halls should be greatly improved for WORLD 2003

The new Hall 6, linking Halls 4/5 to Hall 7, will provide new entrance and registration areas

It will also increase synergy throughout the whole PALEXPO venue

WORLD 2003 – Public Corridors in the Exhibition

As a new initiative, ITU TELECOM

has decided that the rental fee shallnot be charged at WORLD 2003for areas inside stands or pavilions which the venue management keeps open as public corridors for safety reasons

WORLD 2003 – Public Corridors in the Exhibition

A rebate of up to 10% will be given to National Pavilions for internal corridors between stands

There will be no one-metre set-back for constructions over 2.5m high

WORLD 2003 – Exhibitor and Visitor Registration

System (EVRS)

For the first time at a WORLD event there will be a fully-fledged registration system available

Details of all attendees at the event will be recorded, both before and during the event

This data will be accessible toexhibitors on a rental basis

WORLD 2003 – EVRS

Visitors and Exhibitor personnel and guests will be able to pre-register on the web

Passes for Exhibitors can be ordered online, through the exhibition manual

Badges will be mailed out well ahead of time

WORLD 2003 – EVRS

Big discounts will be on offer for advance registration

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WORLD 2003 – Accommodation

The ITU and the Governing body of the Republic and Canton of Geneva have entrusted Geneva Tourism with the responsibility for accommodation for WORLD 2003

Improvements can therefore be expected in the management of accommodation for the WORLD 2003 event

WORLD 2003 – Work Permits

It has been agreed that no minimum wage restrictions will be imposed upon exhibitors by the Swiss authorities

Exhibitors must nonetheless follow the ILO’s conditions of employment

WORLD 2003 – VAT

We are also glad to announce that Bern has agreed that VAT can be refunded to all non-Swiss companies participating in the WORLD 2003 event

WORLD 2003 – Parking

We are still optimistic that we will find a solution for VIP Parking – hopefully in the PALEXPO Gardens

We are also hoping to arrange parking inP49 for buses, to avoid congestion

WORLD 2003 – Public Transport

We are delighted to be able to confirm that there will be free public transportfor event participants at WORLD 2003

Throughout local Switzerland and across the border in France – or at least within the Canton of Geneva

WORLD 2003 – Road Traffic / Congestion

New bus routes and traffic management were successfully implemented for the 2001/2002 Motor Shows – with new bus stops under Hall 6

Further new bus routes and traffic management will be implemented onceHall 6 is complete (early 2003)

Traffic congestion is therefore forecast to be reduced for WORLD 2003 in comparison withTELECOM  99 + INTERACTIVE 99

Special bus and taxi lanes and increased frequency of public transport should ensure easy access to the event

WORLD 2003 – Road Traffic / Congestion

WORLD 2003 – Forum

Unrivalled opportunity for your CEOs to give presentations / keynotes

Complementing the products and services on display at the exhibition

A unique, privileged audience of top ranking industry and government representatives

Guaranteed to generate strong media coverage

Abstracts are to be submitted online via ITU TELECOM website ( www.itu.int/itutelecom )

Evaluation process fully online

Online Forum delegate registration

WORLD 2003 – Forum

WORLD 2003 Forum Task Force met in January 2002

Papers / proposals should be submitted by October 2002 – keep watching the website for details

Forum will be defined in February 2003

WORLD 2003 – Forum

Telecom Development Symposium

Promises to be the most successful yet

CHF 1 million has already been committed by the State of Geneva

WORLD 2003 – Forum

For the first time at a World event there will be a Youth Forum

This will bring young people from around the world – the leaders of tomorrow – to the WORLD 2003 event

Motorola has already committed US$ 1 million

WORLD 2003 – Forum

One of the best ways we can improve our services and our events is by taking into account your feedback

That’s why we created the ITU TELECOM Village concept

And that’s why we created a Visitor Registration System

Your Feedback

So please give us your feedback and comments

It helps us improve

And we value your success

Your Feedback

In Hong Kong, in December next year

And in Geneva, in October 2003

See You Around the World!

ExhibitorsMeeting

2002May

Geneva