ITU Telecom World 2006 is where the world’s leading ICT companies and decision makers will converge to represent their vision of the future. the landmark event, taking place in Hong Kong, China, from the 4th- 8th December, comprises an exhibition where over 600 ICT companies from 40 countries are participating; a forum that brings together CEOs, VIPs and government officials into an open-discussion to discuss the future of ICT, and a telecom village, a relaxed sociable environment that doubles-up as an ideal networking hub.

Egypt will be officially represented at the ITU Telecom World 2006 exhibition and Youth forum. Dr. Tarek Kamel, minister of Communications and Information Technology will head the delegation to this world event.

The Egyptian delegation includes of ministry officials and representatives of the ICT sector. The efforts exerted by the Ministry are featured in its participation in the exhibition; the Egyptian Pavilion, 195m2, which is housing the National Telecom Regulatory Authority, Telecom Egypt, Smart Village and General Authority for Investment and free zones (GAFI).

At the Pavilion, Egypt shares its vision as the regional hub for the ICT industry in Africa and Middle East. Egypt aspires to attract foreign direct investment to stimulate the growth of CIT industry and to extend to the World superior-quality telecom and information technology services and products.