2. ITU’s 150th anniversary 17 May 2015

3. About ITU150

4. About ITU 150
1865
Our story begins in 1865 in Paris. Delegations from 20 European countries met to sign an agreement on the international telegraph service. It was a remarkable conference, “a real Peace Congress”.
On 17 May 2015 ITU will be celebrating 150 years since the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention and the creation of the International Telegraph Union, ITU’s predecessor
For a century and a half, the Intentional Telecommunication Union has been at the centre of advances in communications - – from telegraphy through to the modern world of satellites, mobile phones and the Internet.

5. The first International Telegraph Convention was signed on
About ITU 150
The first International Telegraph Convention was signed on
17 May 1865
ITU is born
The story of ITU is one of international cooperation, among governments, private companies and other stakeholders. The continuing mission is to achieve the best practical solutions for integrating new technologies as they develop, and to spread their benefits to all.

6. About ITU 150
First we saw the telegraph and the telephone, then radio and television, followed by satellite communications and the internet – heralding a new era of ubiquitous connectivity over the past twenty years.
150 years is only a brief interval in the recorded history of mankind. Yet those 150 years have been extraordinarily significant in terms of human progress and discovery.
One of the most remarkable advances of the past 150 years has been the incredible increase in both the speed and variety of human communications.

8. A year-long celebration

9. A year-long celebration

10. A year-long celebration
2015 will be a commemoration year for all ITU Membership – including governments, private companies, and other stakeholders.

11. Theme: ICTs: Drivers of Innovation
A year-long celebration
Theme: ICTs: Drivers of Innovation
The celebrations of ITU150 will aim at
Bringing visibility to ITU’s mission and strategic goals;
Celebrating ITU’s contribution to build a connected society;
Looking into the future challenges of the ICT sector.

12. January – ICTs, drivers of innovation February – Youth and innovation
A year-long celebration – Sub-themes per month
January – ICTs, drivers of innovation
February – Youth and innovation
Save the date: 13 February World Radio Day in Geneva, hosted by ITU
March – Standards and innovation
Save the date: Fully Networked Car event in Geneva
April – Girls and Women and innovation
Save the date: 23 April Girls in ICT day
May - ICTs, drivers of innovation
Save the date:17 May 2015 World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (150th anniversary of ITU)

13. June – Innovation and the digital dividend
A year-long celebration – Sub-themes per month
June – Innovation and the digital dividend
July – Accessibility and innovation
August – Innovation to bridge the digital divide
September – Navigation and innovation
October – Big data and innovation
November – ITU as a platform for innovation
December – Future innovation

14. A world-wide celebration

15. Sample of activities that will be organized throughout 2015
A world wide celebration
We invite all ITU Membership, the ICT sector, academia and other stakeholders to organize national celebrations during 2015 around the theme of ITU’s 150th anniversary
To date more than 80 activities have been reported to the ITU150 secretariat
Sample of activities that will be organized throughout 2015
Competitions
Forum
Conferences
Workshops
Interactive seminars for children
Publications
Projects
Award ceremonies
Setting up smart schools

16. Submit your activity online to complete the map!
World-wide map
Submit your activity online to complete the map!

17. STAMPS Argentina Brazil Belarus Bolivia Bulgaria Croatia Ethiopia
Georgia
Indonesia (Republic of)
Kenya
Kuwait
Moldova (Republic of)
Monacco
Mozambique
Nicaragua
Oman
Portugal
Russia
Switzerland
Thailand

19. Get involved! ITU 150th Anniversary smartphone Application
ITU150 poster competition
ITU150 Activities
Golden Book
ITU 150 video greetings
Social Media
17 May Event

20. Special Exhibitions for ITU150 event
“Be part of history”(Argentina )
“ITU history - Togo history” (Togo)
”The Submarine Cable in a sea of connectivity” (Portugal)
“Exhibition about history of ICTs” ( Côte d'Ivoire )

21. Support from ITU150 team
The toolkit and visual guidelines are available for ITU membership to support the preparation for ITU150 celebrations.
Promotional and Video materials
Contact us at

22. Sponsors
ITU150 Partners. Thank you.

23. Let’s make 2015 the international year of telecommunications and ICTs!
A world wide celebration
Let’s make 2015 the international year of telecommunications and ICTs!

24. Thanks! For more information www.itu150.org itu150@itu.int