Durban September ITU TELECOM WORLD 2018 EVENT OVERVIEW THE GLOBAL ICT EVENT FOR GOVERNMENTS, CORPORATES AND TECH SMES

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1 Durban September BETTER SOONER ITU TELECOM WORLD 2018 EVENT OVERVIEW THE GLOBAL ICT EVENT FOR GOVERNMENTS, CORPORATES AND TECH SMES

ITU Telecom World 2018 A world stage for your ideas.

Your opportunity to accelerate ICT innovations for social and economic development. And make the world better, sooner.

Our acclaimed Awards Programme recognising innovative solutions with social impact. And our networking hub connecting nations, individuals and organizations.

2 ITU Telecom World 2018 A world stage for your ideas. A platform to engage and share knowledge with policy makers, regulators, investors, corporates, tech SMEs and innovators. Your opportunity to accelerate ICT innovations for social and economic development. And make the world better, sooner. Join ITU Telecom World 2018 and you ll gain access to a powerful ICT community. Through our international exhibition for digital solutions or world-class Forum of debates. Our acclaimed Awards Programme recognising innovative solutions with social impact. And our networking hub connecting nations, individuals and organizations. This year, our broad-reaching theme for the event will be innovation for a smarter world. We know a bit about organizing ICT events for corporates, governments and tech SMEs. We ve been organizing events for the world s ICT community since And we re a part of ITU, the United Nations specialized agency for ICTs September in Durban, South Africa, hosted by the government of South Africa.

3 What sets us apart? At ITU Telecom World we believe in the power of technology to transform lives. We re a not-for-profit organization. We re also a specialized agency of the United Nations, which means we re able to attract a truly influential audience spanning heads of international organizations, C-level executives, ministers and regulators, founders of tech SMEs, digital innovators, global media and more When these influential participants come together at ITU Telecom World events, their conversations have the power to advance and shape the industry for the benefit of all The importance of accelerating ICT innovation for social good is at heart of all ITU Telecom World events. An influential audience made up of key decision makers from public and private sectors. And we pride ourselves on the strong representation of emerging markets From tech SMEs and entrepreneurs to leading vendors, operators, investors, ministers and regulators, you ll find broad participation from right across the industry Our exhibition features tech SMEs & industry stands, national, regional & thematic pavilions High-level Forum debates on the power of technology to transform lives in developed and developing countries alike SME Programme of masterclasses, matchmaking, networking and debate designed to facilitate national SME success on an international stage Networking at the highest level with key decision makers including our targeted B2B/B2G business matchmaking service The ITU Telecom World Awards recognising the most innovative ICT-based solutions and initiatives working for social good Participants from 126 countries took part in ITU Telecom World 2017

4 Our Audience Heads of State and government Industry CEOs, CTOs of major ICT players and investors Ministers from ICT and other related sectors such as development or trade Regulators Heads of international organizations and UN agencies Small and medium businesses (SMEs), founders, entrepreneurs and innovators Academics, consultants and digital thinkers App/Software Development 8% Operator 6% Regulatory Body/Agency 6% Others 19% Content/Service Provider 4% Equipment Development 4% International Organization/Agency 4% PR/Media/Marketing 4% Academia/Education 12% COMPANY FOCUS Government Public Administration 16% ICT Industry Trade Association 11% Systems Integrator 2% Analyst/Consultancy 3% Business Accelerator/Incubator/Hub 3% Sales/Marketing PR Executive 9% Government Official Minister 13% Head of Regulatory body Senior Government Official 5% Ambassador 4% Analyst/Consultant/Advisor 3% Manager 2% Engineer/Designer Technologist 10% 9% Manager 7% CxO/President/Owner 6% Analyst/Consultant/Advisor 5% Senior Government Official 4% 8% LEADERS JOB FUNCTION Director/Board Member Senior Manager 26% Others 5% Student 13% Others 15% Educator/Trainer 2% Administrative Support 3% Researcher 3% CxO President Owner 31% Director/Board Member/Senior Manager 12%

5 Our experience 2017 in numbers 9100 participants 458 exhibitors from 35 countries, National including 271 SME exhibitors 31and Thematic Pavilions 125 speakers from 41 countries 151 accredited media TOP 3 objectives for joining ITU Telecom World 2018: Gaining knowledge Business networking Exposure to new technologies

Exhibition Join companies and countries, investors, innovators, projects and decision makers from emerging and developed markets right across the ICT ecosystem and the world to showcase digital

6 Exhibition Join companies and countries, investors, innovators, projects and decision makers from emerging and developed markets right across the ICT ecosystem and the world to showcase digital solutions in the exhibition. Whether an SME or an established industry player, exhibiting at ITU Telecom World 2018 offers an exceptional opportunity to showcase your organization, country, innovation, talents and ideas to our influential audience. Whatever the size of your company or organization, we offer a range of cost-effective, practical participation options for exhibiting companies, countries and world regions. It is a great opportunity for us to take our ideas and innovations to a global market. This is a unique event for bringing together such a wide selection of countries to one site. Tomomi Takagi, CFO, Melody International At a glance: KEY BENEFITS OF EXHIBITING International visibility before a high-level audience of decision-takers and policy-makers Position your company, organization or country as a leader in its field Showcase innovative technologies, opportunities, products, services and applications Highlight key projects and investment potential with leading industry stakeholders from public and private sectors Explore investment potential, partnerships, business deals and high-quality leads Announce product launches and partnerships or sign agreements on our international platform Enjoy global visibility on the event website, with guest blogs, in interviews and on the event app Offer exhibition passes to existing or prospective clients Benefit from a complimentary CEO Leader Pass and personalized account management Learn and share knowledge on the latest developments in the ICT industry Network through business matchmaking service, targeted events, activities and tools Apply for the prestigious ITU Telecom World Awards, to win international recognition, unique networking & visibility opportunities Benefit from targeted support to develop networks and build capacity for your key ecosystem stakeholders

Case Study: INDONESIA AT ITU TELECOM WORLD 2017 ITU Telecom World 2017 has presented Indonesia with extensive opportunities to showcase our ICT SMEs to a global audience and to discuss how to reduce

7 Case Study: INDONESIA AT ITU TELECOM WORLD 2017 ITU Telecom World 2017 has presented Indonesia with extensive opportunities to showcase our ICT SMEs to a global audience and to discuss how to reduce the gap of wealth and income inequality. First-time participant Indonesia joined the event with a National Pavilion showcasing their successful experience in fostering the incubation and development of various digital economy business models. H.E. Rudiantara, Indonesian Minister of ICT, spoke at the Event Opening Ceremony and in the Forum, as well as hosting a press conference sharing the country s key message with international event participants. The Minister also attended pitching sessions for the prestigious ITU Telecom World Global SME Award, which was won by Indonesian SME Modalku. H.E. Rudiantara, Minister of ICT, Indonesia Independent stands: Exhibiting at ITU Telecom World brings you into direct contact with influential decision-makers, policy shapers and ICT experts from across the industry, from public and private sectors, and from developed and emerging markets. Whatever the size of your company, we have the right exhibition presence for you, from raw space options for a fully-customized build to cost-effective, practical turnkey solutions. National pavilions: Showcase your country s ICT industry, key national projects, tech SMEs, investment and partnership potential, creativity and entrepreneurship. Meet and mix with decision-makers, policy shapers, vendors and investors like no other event. Thematic pavilions: Organize a Thematic pavilion focused on a key sector of the ICT ecosystem smart cities, for example, or the satellite industry, ICTs for emergencies, cybersecurity or e-health. You choose the theme, we provide a direct link between the exhibition and Forum discussions providing you and your area of expertise with valuable visibility, networking and investment opportunities. Find out more at event/exhibition/ or contact us at participate.telecom@itu.int for further information Download exhibition brochure here

8 Sponsorship Sponsorship at ITU Telecom World is the ideal way to engage with our global audience and promote your brand, message and strategy before influential decision-takers and deal-makers from around the world. Choose from sponsorships within 3 different areas: Content sponsorships Networking Branding and spaces Find out more at take-part/sponsor/ or contact us at participate.telecom@itu.int for further information The value is huge because it is an excellent platform, you have the conference sessions, you have the networking and you have the exhibition so it is a good cocktail. Marc Vancoppenolle, Global Head of Government Relations, Nokia

The Forum Under the broad reaching theme of innovation for a smarter world, the ITU Telecom World 2018 Forum will delve into compelling questions such as: How to harness the power of technology to

9 The Forum Under the broad reaching theme of innovation for a smarter world, the ITU Telecom World 2018 Forum will delve into compelling questions such as: How to harness the power of technology to transform lives The best ways to drive sustainable ICT growth in emerging and developed markets Fostering SME and innovation ecosystems Building digital literacy and skills for the smart era The development of new technologies such as AI, IoT and 5G Formats featured range from top-level CEO/Ministerial Roundtables to interactive panel debates and frank, open dialogues between governments and small and medium business leaders. Sessions will bring together expert speakers and an influential global audience drawn from governments, key ICT industry players, international organizations, high-growth SMEs, consultants, academia, media and more. The sessions are interesting as they are more international, with people from different parts of the world with different attitudes to telecoms, to policy and governance, and sometimes it throws up some of the tensions as well as some of the agreements, which is important to understand for network developers and also for analysts and consultants such as myself. Dean Bubley, Founder & Director, Disruptive Analysis 89 % of participants rated their event experience as good or excellent

10 Awards The ITU Telecom World Awards recognize the most innovative, exciting tech SMEs and corporate initiatives with social impact. Gain global recognition, visibility on an international stage and the prestige of a major UN award.the ITU Telecom World Awards are open to all sponsors, exhibitors, and tech SMEs present at ITU Telecom World 2018, whether within a National or Thematic Pavilion, as an Independent Stand or an SME Workstation. The Awards will be presented by ITU Secretary-General Houlin Zhao at a high-profile ceremony during ITU Telecom World 2018 in a number of categories, including: Global SME Award: for the most promising, innovative solution from an SME Corporate Award: for the most promising innovative solutions within large companies in two categories: Sustainable development or Smart emerging technologies Host Country SME: for the best and most innovative SME or solution from the event host country Government Award: for the National Pavilion (Government) showcasing the most innovative SMEs Recognition of Excellence Certificate: for the best innovative exhibitor within each National Pavilion at ITU Telecom Word 2018 This award will inspire me and my team to continue fighting for SMEs in South East Asia, I am proud to be here to see the exciting innovations not only in the telecoms sector but also in other areas like fintech, ecommerce and 5G the new era of technology here inspires me to do more and want to achieve more for society. Iwan Kurniawan, CEO & Co-founder, Modalku, Indonesia, Global SME Excellence Award Winner Find out more at event/awards/ or contact participate.telecom@itu.int 10

SME Programme SMEs joining the event can take part in a special SME Programme of masterclasses, matchmaking, showcasing, networking, and debate.

11 SME Programme SMEs joining the event can take part in a special SME Programme of masterclasses, matchmaking, showcasing, networking, and debate. The InnovationSpace on the exhibition showfloor is an ideal space to network with peers, meet other exhibitors and set up bilaterals or demos with potential investors, buyers and partners. Capacity-building investor-led masterclasses will help develop skills, make connections and establish partnerships for success as an SME emerging on the world stage. Themes include topics such as communicating core value propositions and developing materials for use when pitching to deal-makers and are complimented by SME-focused sessions in the Forum. Pitching sessions for the ITU Telecom Global SME Awards are judged by an international jury of experts and attended by ministers and high-level event participants. Being at the ITU conference has been extremely mind blowing for me, I have learnt so much in terms of SME programmes, technology and awareness of what other countries are doing, and I think the best thing for me is the just the togetherness of every country. It has been a really great platform and it has been really, really well organised. Temitope Awosika, MEDSAF, Nigeria, Global SME Award Greatest Social Impact Winner

Networking ITU Telecom World 2018 is the best tech event of its kind to meet global influencers from emerging and developed markets, from governments, tech SMEs and companies across the ICT ecosystem.

12 Networking ITU Telecom World 2018 is the best tech event of its kind to meet global influencers from emerging and developed markets, from governments, tech SMEs and companies across the ICT ecosystem. Share ideas, build partnerships, network with intent through our targeted programme of events and activities. From networking breaks, lunches, receptions and dinners to the ever-popular Event App, this is the place to make the connections that matter. Our results-oriented B2B and B2G business matchmaking service aims to connect you with investors, buyers and key government high-tech representatives to help develop and expand your business. The most important thing is to meet the people, to meet the network, to see what other people are thinking about the same challenges we are facing, and to find solutions together, which is only possible at gatherings such as ITU Telecom World. Ammar Alkassar, CEO Rohde & Schwarz Cybersecurity 85 % of participants surveyed would definitely recommend the event to others

A Global Platform With an international audience spanning government and industry, ITU Telecom World events offer the ideal occasion to conclude business agreements and make key announcements.

13 A Global Platform With an international audience spanning government and industry, ITU Telecom World events offer the ideal occasion to conclude business agreements and make key announcements. At our 2017 event, the ITU Journal: ICT discoveries was launched at a special ceremony. MoUs were signed between ITU-R and Central Radio Management Service of the Republic of Korea on space radio frequency monitoring, between ITU-T and the Korea Institute of Finance on digital finance research, between TIAA (the Federation of Korean Information Industries) and KT on connected car technology and between Busan City, XnTree, and WeGO to accelerate Busan city s start up-ecosystem. Companies and countries including Indonesia, Huawei and South Africa held a number of press conferences throughout the week, ensuring the flow of news and information. This global platform is an opportunity to introduce ourselves and get to know other companies and innovative solution providers, to bridge the gap, identify resources that we can use in our country, and look for investors and partnerships in our development. Debretsion G Michael, Minister of MCIT, Ethiopia I think this event is very important to facilitate the global dialogue between regulators from around the world and the ICT sector. We can come together here and have a constructive and instructive dialogue. Donna Bethea-Murphy, Senior VP, Regulatory Policy, Inmarsat

Durban, South Africa ITU Telecom World 2018 will take place at the Durban ICC, a world-class convention centre, conveniently located for central Durban, the port and airport.

14 Durban, South Africa ITU Telecom World 2018 will take place at the Durban ICC, a world-class convention centre, conveniently located for central Durban, the port and airport. A major manufacturing hub and busy port located in the ethekwini municipality in Kwazulu Natal, Durban provides an ideal standpoint from which to engage with the dynamic opportunities offered by this fast-growing region s ICT sector. South Africa s third largest city, Durban is rich in diversity, cultural amenities and outdoor recreational opportunities. Find out more at

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Accelerating ICT innovation to improve lives faster. The global event for tech SMEs, corporates and governments.

Hosted by Accelerating ICT innovation to improve lives faster. The global event for tech SMEs, corporates and governments. 25-28 September, Busan, Republic of Korea Busan Exhibition & Convention Center