ITU TELECOM ASIA 2008, the regional ICT showcase, will be held in Bangkok, Thailand from 2 to 5 September. The first such event to be hosted by Thailand, Asia 2008 will promote information and communication technologies (ICT) both globally and within the Asia-Pacific region.

"New Generation, New Values" the theme for ITU TELECOM ASIA 2008 sets the stage for both the Exhibition and the Forum. The Exhibition showcases a comprehensive range of ICT-related products and services, reflecting the ever extending reach of industry. Parallel to individual stands, a number of initiatives are underway to showcase national competitive advantages. Pavilions registered thus far include: China, France, Japan, Korea, Russia, Thailand and USA. ITU TELECOM ASIA 2008 will be held at the modern IMPACT Challenger Centre in Bangkok. As ASIA 2008 coincides with the dates for Bangkok International ICT Expo that has been organized for the last four years by Thailand’s Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT), the entire central hall of the IMPACT Challenger venue is dedicated to showcasing the ICT industry in Thailand.

The Forum provides a highly interactive environment for discussions among all stakeholders, including Ministers and CEOs to focus on the theme of ITU TELECOM ASIA 2008 — the new users of today’s connected generation and the flexible and sustainable new business models for growing the ICT sector. The three tracks that guide the four days of the Forum sessions are:

To learn more about this event including how to be part of ASIA 2008 visit ITU at http://www.itu.int/ASIA2008.