​​​ITU Telecom World 2016 underscores collaboration across ICT ecosystem for digital economy

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The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) organised Telecom World 2016 wrapped up proceedings at the weekend underscoring the importance of collaboration across the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) ecosystem for the growth of digital economy, reports ITRealms.

The event which held at the IMPACT Convention and Exhibition Center, Bangkok, ITRealms gathered, was full of action-packed programme including showcase of products and services as well as debate, networking and awards.

Opened formally in the presence of H.R.H Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, Kingdom of Thailand and General Chan-o-cha Prayut, Prime Minister, Kingdom of Thailand included other dignitaries from various countries and SMEs from around the world with over 8,800 participants.

For ITU Secretary-General, Mr. Houlin Zhao, Telecom World has positioned itself as a high-level forum debates to the activities on the show floor, which has successfully moved towards becoming the truly inclusive international platform connecting tech-SMEs with global governments and industry leaders.

"The dialogues, showcases, networking and other activities I have joined this week have given all our community and stakeholders – be they senior government officials, international organizations, leading corporate players or SMEs - the chance to examine issues vital to accelerating ICT innovation, and explore the many ways in which ICTs can help meet the SDGs," he said. 

Equally speaking, the Air Chief Marshal Prajin Juntong, Deputy Prime Minister and Acting Minister of Digital Economy and Society for Thailand, said he received positive feedback from Thai participants that the event has been extremely useful in showcasing Thailand's thriving digital economy and society and, importantly, demonstrating innovations and entrepreneurship which are key drivers for national development today. 

“The event and speakers have provided many lessons and case studies on how the government's forward looking and inclusive digital economy policies are being turned into action by the private sector including SMEs and start-ups," Juntong said. 

ITRealms recalls that the exhibition featured the types of technology driving digital economy, from 5G and cloud computing to smart devices, smart city solutions and national broadband plans, as well as investment and partnership opportunities from around the world. 

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Nigeria's SME innovators look upto Bangkock for ITU Telecom World 2016

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A good number of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) innovators, industry players and stakeholders are among the large number of delegates to the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Telecom World 2016, reports ITRealms.

The event which is due to hold in Bangkok, Thailand between November 14 – 17, 2016, ITRealms gathered, will provide participants the opportunity to network, showcase their innovations and tap new business models in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Terrain.

Director, Public Affairs, NCC, Mr. Tony Ojobo, said That participants will explore importance of collaboration in the digital economy through best approaches, business models and technologies to forge flourishing inclusive ecosystem.

Nigeria has adopted a theme: “Smart Communities: the key to a digital Nigeria”. This theme according to Director, Public Affairs, of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Mr. Tony Ojobo underscores the importance Nigeria attaches to the ITU Telecom World 2016.

The general theme for ITU Telecom World 2016 is “ Collaboration in the Digital Economy” and this will signpost collaborative regulation, the connected car, smart sustainable cities, fostering SME innovation, new roles for the satellite industry and digital financial services.

This year’s theme will feature compelling formats ranging from top-level CEO/Ministerial round tables to frank, open dialogues between governments and small and medium business leaders and interactive panel debates.

Ojobo explained that Nigerian industry players, regulator, NCC, satellite player, Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT), e-government service provider, Galaxy Backbone, the postal sector led by NIPOST and Nigerian Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) will have the opportunity to participate in sessions that will bring together expert Speakers and an influential global audience drawn from governments, key ICT players, International organisations, high growth SMEs, Consultants, Academia, the media among others.

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