1. ITU turns 150 in 2015
Status update

2. What is ITU 150?

3. On 17 May 2015 the global community will commemorate the 150 anniversary of the first Conference of the International Telegraph Union, held in Paris in 1865

4. Previous ITU anniversaries
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Over the years ITU have celebrated its anniversaries on a number of occasions, in particular for its 50th, 100th and 125th anniversaries.
Films, posters
National celebrations
UN family celebrations

5. What will be the focus of ITU150?

6. ICTs: Drivers of Innovation
Theme for ITU 150
Theme will be in line with the theme of WTISD 2015:
ICTs: Drivers of Innovation
The anniversary will be commemorated throughout 2015.

7. What kind of activities will be organized?

8. A unique opportunity
ITU 150 will provide an important opportunity to engage ITU Membership to celebrate the main achievements in the history of telecommunications and ICTs and to highlight the role of ITU to enable another 150 years of innovation
Sample of activities identified :
Creation of a logo for ITU150 and rebranding of ITU
Open day at ITU on 17 May 2015
Creation of Memory repository of history of telecom/ICTs
Champions for ITU150
Series of events with academia
ITU150 scholarship programme
Global radio amateurs event at ITU
Global campaign on role of ICTs for development
Resolutions at C14, PP14

9. How to get involved: Organizing national celebrations
National Events
National dialogues on the future of the ICT sector
Symposia and/or technical events with the academia, research centers, industry, entrepreneurs
Series of webinars
Publications and communications
Publication of books on relevant personalities and milestones that contributed to the development of ICTs at the regional and national level.
Series of technical papers on the future of the ICT sector
Issuing stamps, posters, flyers and other general communication material to observe celebration
National Projects and initiatives
National initiatives to bring ICTs to schools, hospitals, rural areas
Launch of new ICT-enabled public services inspired by ITU150
Connecting the unconnected, digital literacy campaign to promote digital inclusion
You name it!
Share with us your own ITU150 initiatives so we can give you visibility and provide you content support!

10. How to get involved: Sponsorship opportunities
Referring to Council Resolution 1367, ITU Member States, Sector Members, Associates and Academia are invited to contribute to Fund for the Anniversary. To support Anniversary celebrations, the following options are available: partnership opportunities, individual donations and in-kind support
Partnership opportunities:
Gold  Partner  ( offer is limited to 3 Gold Partners)
Silver Partner (offer is limited to 5 Silver Partners)
Bronze Partner (offer is limited to 10 Bronze Partners)
Partners announcements and recognition at the Official Launch Event during PP-14 in Busan, Republic of Korea
Deadline to express interest on partnership: 30 September 2014
Timeline for partner’s visibility:
From October 2014 (PP-14) to December 2015

11. Partnership benefits
Partnering on ITU's 150th Anniversary, there are numerous benefits throughout 2015:
demonstrate leadership in the field of telecommunications/ICTs,
raise your profile among ICT community,
get extra visibility for your High-Level Representative and delegation at key events
increase your exposure through Global Marketing and Promotion Campaigns and website coverage,
organize national celebrations with ITU support,
promote your achievements and highlight your engagement with ITU
For more information, please, contact us:
Clark, Christopher
Valiullina, Regina

12. Visit www.itu.int/itu150 Contact itu150@itu.int
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