ITU Telecom World 2006 () was a large-scale convention and exhibition hosted by

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, on 4–8 December 2006 at the

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. The 2006 ITU Telecom World convention was the first time the exhibition is held outside Geneva.

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is the most important event of the

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(ITU) for worldwide telecom industry and it is held every 3 to 4 years. Since its first hosting in 1971 in

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, it had never been held elsewhere. According to the

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, this event attracted more than 61,958 individuals from overseas and brought in revenues of approximately HK$900 million.ITU TELECOM WORLD 2006 highlights a resplendent global ICT industry
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Programming

The event was divided into two parts: an

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and a Forum. In the exhibition, the newest telecommunication equipment, service and technologies were showcased to visitors. In the forums, participants discussed policies, regulations, technologies, business applications and business environments.

Local media programming

To match up this exhibition, the convention invited

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(TVB) to be a "Host City Special Media Partner". TVB recorded the speakers in the forum and broadcast the footage as part of the television programme "ITU Telecom World 2006".

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and

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provided a live feed during the exhibition.

References

External links

ITU Telecom World 2006 Official SiteOfficial ITU Telecom World 2006 Host City WebsiteTelecom Events
International Telecommunication Union Telecommunication conferences {{HK-stub

Programming

Local media programming

See also

References

External links