1. World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC)
Hilton Buenos Aires, Argentina
9 -20 October 2017
Jaroslaw PONDER
Head of Europe Coordination Office

2. Dates, Place, Venue 9 - 20 October 2017 Buenos Aires, Argentina
Hilton Hotel
Theme: ICT④SDGs

3. Meaning of WTDC-17 Logo
These symbols were merged with similar frequencies forms, waves, technology to reach and identify with the idea we have of communication signals.

4. Draft Structure of WTDC-17
The meeting of heads of delegation
Committee 1: Steering Committee
Committee 2: Budget Control
Committee 3: Objectives
Committee 4: ITU-D Working Methods
Committee 5: Editorial Committee
Working Group of the Plenary: WTDC Declaration 4

5. WTDC Outcomes Declaration Highest level possible. Vision statement
Strategic plan
High level and in line with the strategic plan of the Union. Mission statement and outcome oriented
Action plan
Output oriented. Well identified mechanisms for implementation
Or if it’s easier for you to think about it based on the nature of the document, you can see that the Declaration is the highest level with a vision statement. It’s the document that is most likely to be read by those outside the conference. It could speak to the press or other stakeholders.
The strategic plan is also high level but presents the mission statement of ITU-D for inclusion in the overall ITU strategic plan and is outcome oriented.
So neither of these two documents, D and SP, need to be very detailed.
The Action Plan is output oriented and identifies mechanisms for implementation of the strategic plan.
Finally the OP is, as its title suggests, operational in nature. It spells out actions, budgets and BDT human resource allocation.
Operational plan
Operational in nature. As much detailed as possible in terms of specific actions, budgeting, human resources

8. Draft Agenda of WTDC-17
Report on the implementation of the Dubai Action Plan
ICT policies and strategies for achieving Sustainable Development Goals
ITU-D work plan for
Outcomes of Regional Preparatory Meetings for WTDC-17
ITU-D contribution to the ITU Strategic Plan for
ITU-D Action Plan for (incl. Regional Initiatives)
WTDC-17 Declaration
Telecommunication Development Advisory Group (TDAG)
Study Groups
Resolutions and recommendations (incl. Res. 1)
Financing mechanisms for ICT development

9. Submission of Contributions
In accordance with Resolution 1 on the Rules of Procedure of the Telecommunication Development Sector (Rev. Dubai, 2014) and Resolution 165 (Guadalajara, 2010), the deadline for the submission of contributions has been set as follows:
Dates of events
Submission of contributions
(Preferably two months before)
Deadline for submissions of contributions with guaranteed translation
(not later than 30 calendar days before)
Final deadline for submission of contributions
(no later than 14 calendar days before)
9 to 20 October 2017
Tuesday 8 August 2017
Saturday 9 September 2017
Monday 25 September (at 2359 hours Geneva time)

10. Calls for Nominations WTDC-17: Vice Chairs Com 1 (Steering Committee)
Com 2 (Budget Control Committee)
Com 3 (Objectives)
Com 4 (ITU-D Working Methods)
Com 5 (Editorial Committee) (FR / EN)
WG-Plenary
ITU-D
TDAG – Vice Chair
SG1 - Vice Chairs (2 places)
SG2 – Vice Chairs (2 places)

11. 8 October 2017 (Sunday)
11:00-13:00 Brainstorming by Regional Groups (by invitation only)
14:00 – 18:00 Pre-Conference Events
18:30-19:30 Informal Meeting of Heads of Delegation

12. Opening ceremony Monday 9 October, 11.00 – 12.00
The highlight of the opening ceremony will be high-level statements by the Host Country, the ITU Secretary-General and the Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT)

13. High-Level Segment
Ministers and Heads of delegations will deliver statements
Four sessions are planned:
Monday, 9 October: 14:30h-16:00h and 16:15h-17:30h 
Tuesday, 10 October: 11:15h-12:30h and 1430h-16:00h
Each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes speaking time.
However, the full text of the statement will be posted on the conference website 
Guidelines sent out to all focal points this week

14. WTDC-17 pre-events and side events
These events will enhance awareness and understanding of the work carried out by Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) in partnership with various stakeholders.
They will also serve as a platform for information sharing and best practices.
They represent an opportunity to build on the results achieved so far and forge new partnerships.
They will inspire participants and help them generate innovative ideas to create a better future for all.

15. Pre-events 8 October 2017 Topics to be covered include:
ICT accessibility
ICT4SDGs in LDCs, LLDCs & SIDS-(Ministerial round table)
Public-private partnerships on ICT④SDGs (Private Sector round table)

16. BDT Side Events 9-20 October 2017
Topics to be covered include:
Gender: Women Breakfast (10 October, 8:00 – 9:15)
Digital Skills for Youth (11 October, 12:35 – 13:30)
Entrepreneurs and Innovation (12 October, 8:00 – 9:15)
Affordable Access to ICTs for SDGs (12 October, 12:35 – 13:30)
Academia engagement in ICTs4SDGs (12 October, 12:35 – 13:30)
Emergency telecommunications (13 October, 12:05 – 12:50)
Cybersecurity (16 October, 12:35 – 13:30)
ICT 4 Universal Health Coverage (17 Oct, 12:35 – 13:30)

17. 25th Anniversary of ITU-D Wednesday 11 October
Two Ministerial Roundtables: 14:30 to 17:30
ICT4SDG
Digital Economy
Inspiring and visionary leaders will discuss the impact of ICTs for SDGs and debate on the future of the digital economy
Launch of a special publication on ICT4SDG
Minister- and C-Level Representatives are invited to notify secretariat on their willingness to contribute to dialogues.

18. 25th Anniversary of ITU-D Wednesday 11 October
Gala Dinner 
19:00 – 19:30 Welcome Coctail 19:30 – 22:45 Offical Programme 
Place: Hotel Alvear Icon
A time to celebrate 25 years of ITU-D

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