MIC, ITU and the UN University will co-organize
the Tokyo Ubiquitous Network Conference, as a thematic meeting
of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS*) with a
wide range of participants drawn from governments and the private
sector. The conference will discuss the significance of a ubiquitous
network society, specific measures to overcome foreseeable problems
and ensure that such a society is realized.
[Tokyo Ubiquitous Network Conference]
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The "ubiquitous network society", which
will make it possible to connect anytime, anywhere,
by anything and anyone, is drawing the attention of
an increasing number of people these days.
In a ubiquitous network society, everyone and everything
can be connected, and new innovations that will completely
change the current dimension of ICT are anticipated.
In the WSIS Geneva Declaration of Principles and Plan
of Action, the provision of "universal, ubiquitous,
equitable and affordable" access to ICT and the
provision to everyone of the benefits from the opportunities
that ICTs can offer, are regarded as two of the key
principles of the Information Society. These are important
elements for a ubiquitous network society, and in addition,
measures toward the realization of such a society will
bring us a significant step closer to realizing these
key principles.
To further promote such society, MIC, ITU and UNU will
co-organize the Tokyo Ubiquitous Network conference
with participants drawn from a wide range of organizations
including governments, international organizations,
the private sector and civil society.
We will highlight the significance of a ubiquitous network
society and forward the output of the conference to
the Tunis Summit of the WSIS held in November this year. |
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Mon. 16 May - Tue. 17 May 2005 |
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Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo (KEIO Plaza Hotel) |
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MIC, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and
United Nations University (UNU) |
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Approximately 500 participants drawn from governments,
international organizations, the private sector and
civil societies |
6. Meeting outlines |
(see Annex 1(PDF)) |
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(1) Opening session
(2) Opening Presentations
(3) Opening statements
(4) Break-out sessions
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- Technologies leading a Ubiquitous Network
Society
- Knowledge Sharing - Capacity Building
- Bridging the Digital Divide
- Ubiquitous Network for Civil Society: Designing
a People-Centered, Inclusive and Development-Oriented
Ubiquitous Network Society
- Toward the realization of a Ubiquitous Network
Society |
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Exhibition of the latest technologies, services and
applications related to the ubiquitous network society,
such as broadband, mobile and RFID |
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Currently, information of the conference is provided
on the website.
http://www.wsis-japan.jp/index_j.html |
* Please refer to Annex 2(PDF)for
the outline of WSIS.
The second phase of the WSIS will be held in Tunisia (Tunis)
from 16th to 18th November this year.
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For further information about this press
release, please fill in the inquiry form and submit it to MIC
on the website
http://www.soumu.go.jp/joho_tsusin/eng/contact.html.
International Policy Division,
International Affairs Department
Telecommunications Bureau, MIC
TEL: +81 3 5253 5920 / FAX: +81 3 5253 5924 |
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