Explore collaboration in a digital economy this November

5G, collaborative regulation, the connected car, smart sustainable cities, fostering SME innovation and new roles for the satellite industry and digital financial services will top the agenda at the ITU Telecom World 2016 forum and exhibition.

Taking place from 14–17 November in Bangkok, Thailand, under the theme of ‘Collaborating in the digital economy’, the forum will feature compelling formats, from top-level CEO and ministerial roundtables, to open dialogues between governments, to small and medium business leaders on interactive panel debates.

A leadership summit of global leaders from both public and private sectors will open the event with an exploration of why working together is critical for growth in the digital economy — and how it can best be achieved. Sessions will bring together speakers and a global audience of more than 4000 professionals from government, ICT, international organisations, high-growth SMEs and academia.

“In today’s diverse ICT ecosystem, collaboration is increasingly the best — and often the only — way for companies and countries to achieve long-lasting progress,” said ITU Secretary-General Houlin Zhao. 

“Governments and companies, be they large or small, have so many important lessons and experiences to share. This year’s ITU Telecom World Forum provides the right platform for this exchange, enabling participants to gain a global perspective and accelerate positive change.”

An exhibition will run alongside the forum showcasing digital solutions and investment opportunities, while the ITU Telecom World Awards will recognise excellence in ICT innovation with social impact.

For the full event program, click here. 

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