World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC) Hilton Buenos Aires, Argentina 9 -20 October 2017 Jaroslaw PONDER Head of Europe Coordination Office

Dates, Place, Venue 9 - 20 October 2017 Buenos Aires, Argentina Hilton Hotel Theme: ICT④SDGs

Meaning of WTDC-17 Logo These symbols were merged with similar frequencies forms, waves, technology to reach and identify with the idea we have of communication signals.

Draft Structure of WTDC-17 The meeting of heads of delegation Committee 1: Steering Committee Committee 2: Budget Control Committee 3: Objectives Committee 4: ITU-D Working Methods Committee 5: Editorial Committee Working Group of the Plenary: WTDC Declaration 4

WTDC Outcomes Declaration Highest level possible. Vision statement Strategic plan High level and in line with the strategic plan of the Union. Mission statement and outcome oriented Action plan Output oriented. Well identified mechanisms for implementation Or if it’s easier for you to think about it based on the nature of the document, you can see that the Declaration is the highest level with a vision statement. It’s the document that is most likely to be read by those outside the conference. It could speak to the press or other stakeholders. The strategic plan is also high level but presents the mission statement of ITU-D for inclusion in the overall ITU strategic plan and is outcome oriented. So neither of these two documents, D and SP, need to be very detailed. The Action Plan is output oriented and identifies mechanisms for implementation of the strategic plan. Finally the OP is, as its title suggests, operational in nature. It spells out actions, budgets and BDT human resource allocation. Operational plan Operational in nature. As much detailed as possible in terms of specific actions, budgeting, human resources

Draft Agenda of WTDC-17 Report on the implementation of the Dubai Action Plan ICT policies and strategies for achieving Sustainable Development Goals ITU-D work plan for 2018-2021 Outcomes of Regional Preparatory Meetings for WTDC-17 ITU-D contribution to the ITU Strategic Plan for 2020-2023 ITU-D Action Plan for 2018-2021 (incl. Regional Initiatives) WTDC-17 Declaration Telecommunication Development Advisory Group (TDAG) Study Groups Resolutions and recommendations (incl. Res. 1) Financing mechanisms for ICT development

Submission of Contributions In accordance with Resolution 1 on the Rules of Procedure of the Telecommunication Development Sector (Rev. Dubai, 2014) and Resolution 165 (Guadalajara, 2010), the deadline for the submission of contributions has been set as follows: Dates of events Submission of contributions (Preferably two months before) Deadline for submissions of contributions with guaranteed translation (not later than 30 calendar days before) Final deadline for submission of contributions (no later than 14 calendar days before) 9 to 20 October 2017 Tuesday 8 August 2017 Saturday 9 September 2017 Monday 25 September 2017 (at 2359 hours Geneva time)

Calls for Nominations WTDC-17: Vice Chairs Com 1 (Steering Committee) Com 2 (Budget Control Committee) Com 3 (Objectives) Com 4 (ITU-D Working Methods) Com 5 (Editorial Committee) (FR / EN) WG-Plenary ITU-D TDAG – Vice Chair SG1 - Vice Chairs (2 places) SG2 – Vice Chairs (2 places)

8 October 2017 (Sunday) 11:00-13:00 Brainstorming by Regional Groups (by invitation only) 14:00 – 18:00 Pre-Conference Events 18:30-19:30 Informal Meeting of Heads of Delegation

Opening ceremony Monday 9 October, 11.00 – 12.00 The highlight of the opening ceremony will be high-level statements by the Host Country, the ITU Secretary-General and the Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT)  

High-Level Segment Ministers and Heads of delegations will deliver statements Four sessions are planned: Monday, 9 October: 14:30h-16:00h and 16:15h-17:30h  Tuesday, 10 October: 11:15h-12:30h and 1430h-16:00h Each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes speaking time. However, the full text of the statement will be posted on the conference website  Guidelines sent out to all focal points this week

WTDC-17 pre-events and side events These events will enhance awareness and understanding of the work carried out by Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) in partnership with various stakeholders. They will also serve as a platform for information sharing and best practices. They represent an opportunity to build on the results achieved so far and forge new partnerships. They will inspire participants and help them generate innovative ideas to create a better future for all.

Pre-events 8 October 2017 Topics to be covered include: ICT accessibility ICT4SDGs in LDCs, LLDCs & SIDS-(Ministerial round table) Public-private partnerships on ICT④SDGs (Private Sector round table)

BDT Side Events 9-20 October 2017 Topics to be covered include: Gender: Women Breakfast (10 October, 8:00 – 9:15) Digital Skills for Youth (11 October, 12:35 – 13:30) Entrepreneurs and Innovation (12 October, 8:00 – 9:15) Affordable Access to ICTs for SDGs (12 October, 12:35 – 13:30) Academia engagement in ICTs4SDGs (12 October, 12:35 – 13:30) Emergency telecommunications (13 October, 12:05 – 12:50) Cybersecurity (16 October, 12:35 – 13:30) ICT 4 Universal Health Coverage (17 Oct, 12:35 – 13:30)

25th Anniversary of ITU-D Wednesday 11 October   Two Ministerial Roundtables: 14:30 to 17:30 ICT4SDG Digital Economy Inspiring and visionary leaders will discuss the impact of ICTs for SDGs and debate on the future of the digital economy Launch of a special publication on ICT4SDG Minister- and C-Level Representatives are invited to notify secretariat on their willingness to contribute to dialogues.

25th Anniversary of ITU-D Wednesday 11 October   Gala Dinner  19:00 – 19:30 Welcome Coctail 19:30 – 22:45 Offical Programme  Place: Hotel Alvear Icon A time to celebrate 25 years of ITU-D

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WTDC-17 ITU-D 25th Anniversary Lightning session (20 min) Exhibition stands Platinum package open to 2 sponsors USD 100’000 Gold package open to 5 sponsors USD 50’000 USD 30’000 USD 15’000 appointment fee Social Media Digital Wall Charging stations Silver package open to 10 sponsors USD 20’000 Discretionary package Not less than USD 2’000 USD 15’000 USD 10’000 appointment fee More information at: www.itu.int/go/en/itudsponsorships or contact: bdtpartners@itu.int

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