1. Committed to Connecting the World The Information Session on ITU Visitors Centre (ICT-E) 15. April. 2010 Council 2010

2. Committed to Connecting the World ITU Visitors Centre (ICT-E) Year 2008 Project endorsed by Council 2008 Year 2009 Circular letters sent by SG to ITU Member States and Sector Members Procurement process for design and construction started Voluntary contribution agreement With TRA/UAE 1 st Half of Year 2010 Commencement of the physical implementation of the project

3. Committed to Connecting the World ITU Visitors Centre (ICT-E) INAUGURATION Expected to be open early 2011 EXHIBITIONS Venue : 2 nd Floor of Montbrillant Permanent exhibition - History of ICT, Todays trend, ITUs ongoing activities Temporary exhibition - Focus on cutting-edge technologies (Sponsoring exhibitors area)

4. Committed to Connecting the World PROJECT WEBSITE www.itu.int/ict-e - More detailed information on : > Project overview > Sponsorship opportunities > Virtual exhibition > Floor plan & Layouts * To be opened today afternoon VIRTUAL EXHIBITION Online 3-D virtual exhibition ITU Visitors Centre (ICT-E)

5. Committed to Connecting the World ITU Visitors Centre (ICT-E) FOUNDING PARTNERS UAE (United Arab Emirates) TRA (Telecommunications Regulatory Authorities) ITU welcomes UAE and TRA as Founding Partners for the Visitors Centre, and gives great thanks for their donation towards the design and construction