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The Russia’s and CIS most important Broadband Summit –  your main gateway to Broadband market of Russia and CIS

Main News! HE Mr. Leonid Reiman - Minister of Information Technologies and Communications of Russia gave his support to Moscow Broadband Summit 2005!

A Message from the Minister of Information Technologies and Communications of Russia - HE Mr. Leonid Reiman
«Development of broadband communication networks is one of top priority tasks of the communication and information industry in Russia. It is believed that in future broadband multimedia communication networks will become the basis for next generation networks, accelerate information and Internet development and create a civilized investment-attractive market environment for Operators, producers and suppliers of equipment.  I am confident that this Conference will become an important step towards the development of prospective communication networks in Russia and outline specific measures for their implementation…»

The event for you if you are looking to build business in broadband sector in the following countries: * Russia * Ukraine * Belarus   *Moldova  * Lithuania   * Latvia    * Estonia   * Mongolia  *Kazakhstan  * Uzbekistan   * Azerbaijan  *Tajikistan

New Launch! China Broadband 2006 Conference! - China Broadband, Satellite, Broadcast, Cables and TV (Pay-TV) Executive Management 2006 Conference, China, Beijing. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to enter billion people’s market of China and open great broadband opportunities in China. Please reply to us back for more additional information, Programme of the Conference and early booking discounts. Thank you!

Previous Broadband Russia and CIS 2004 Conference Sponsors Include:  · Accenture · Alcatel · Allied Telesyn · Alvarion · Cisco Systems · Comptek international · Eutelsat · Gilat Satellite Networks · Huawei Technologies · Infinet Wireless · Inline Technologies · Intel · Intelsat · Intersputnik · Iskratel · Nera Networks · Nokia · Nortel Networks · Oscilloquartz · Via-Sat · Wi-LAN, etc…

Official Hosts:  -         Ministry of Information Technologies and Communications of Russia, -  JSC SvyazInvest, - JSC RosTeleCom, - JSC SISTEMA-TELECOM

Support & Participation of:    · 3G Association Russia and CIS · ADE – Association of Documental ElektroSvyaz · Baker&McKenzie · Broadband Wireless Exchange · Connect World ·  EBRD – European Bank for Reconstruction and Development ·  Ernst&Young ·  ETSI – European Telecommunications Standards Institute · EuroConsult · GSM Association of Russia · GVF - Global VSAT Forum · JSon&Partners ·  IBM ·  ITU – International Telecommunication Union ·  Microcom · Motorola · NASC – National Assembly Satellite Communications of Russia ·  NewsBase ·  OFDM Forum ·  Point Topic ·  Prime-TASS ·  RBCC – Russia-British Chamber of Commerce ·  Russian Union of ISPs ·  Satellite Signals · Space Newsfeed ·  SR Telecom ·  JSC SISTEMA-TELECOM · Standards&Poors · TeleSputnik · Texas Instruments · Union of Telecommunication Associations of Svyazistov of Russia ·  United Financial Group · Vestnik Svyazi · ViaSatellite · WIMAX Forum ·  The World Bank Group ·  WTA - World Teleport Association and many others…

Participation of National Telecom Operators: -  Golden Telecom - Intellect-Telecom -  LONIIS -  MTU-Intel - JSC RosTeleCom - RSCC – Russian Satellite Communications Company - JSC SISTEMA-TELECOM - Sky-Link  JSC SvyazInvest  - Teleport-TP-  JSC UralSviazInform

Broadband Telecoms Russia – Market Overview :

 -         With a population of over 147 million, and crossing 9 time zones, Russia is one of the most diverse and rapidly developing Telecom and Information Technology markets
-         Broadband is one of the fastest developing sectors in the global telecommunications industry offering huge growth potential for investors
-         Broadband Wireless WIMAX market expected to reach $5bln US by 2007
-         Over 100 million broadband subscribers worldwide with compound growth currently over 100%   
-         Two State Programmes, ‘A Computer in Every Household’ and ‘Electronic Russia’, will accelerate residential and corporate computerizations and development of Broadband applications in Russia and made reliable electronic communications a vital factor in Russia’s remarkable GDP growth rate of over 7% in 2004
-         Then total value of the telecommunications market in Russia is expected to exceed US$22bn in 2005
-       At present there are over 40 million mobile subscribers across Russia, of which 11 million are in Moscow. By the end of 2005, it is estimated that these figures will rise to 59m 
-       The RF Law on Communications (enacted 01/01/2004) has made the regulatory framework more transparent and the sector remain s one of the most potentially rewarding for investors and manufacturers

Broadband Russia Conference Key Facts:
-         The 2nd issue of Moscow Broadband Summit is now well-known and regarded as a prestigious event in the broadband industry of Russia, CIS and Baltic States – it is recognised by the industry and the Ministry of Communications of Russia as a must event to attend to learn about latest trends and developments, opportunities in the broadband sector in these lucrative emerging markets as the CIS and in highly potential exciting market as Russia
-         Almost 15 countries participate from the borders of the Baltic to Russia and the Caspian region, and CIS. Delegations include high-ranking Telecom Officials - Ministries, Governments and National Telecom Operators
-         Meet face-to-face and conduct business with over 250 International & regional broadband, wireless, satellite, cellular and IT executives and broadband industry press
-         Over 250 Delegates from 35 countries world-wide discuss industry achievements, developments and investment opportunities in Russia and the region and opportunities in broadband sector
-         The 2 Day Conference Agenda features over 20 Sessions giving an overview on each country and industry broadband developments covering telecommunications, information technologies, broadband, wireless, Internet, satellite, cellular, 3G, cables and broadcasting
-         There are a number of industry Round Tables and Seminars alongside the Conference including a Broadband and Wireless Round Table; Satellite Round Table, etc.
-         The event receives coverage throughout the trade and public press, it also attracts TV and radio coverage in throughout the region and internationally

Broadband Russia Conference highlights the following main issues:
-         Topics include: IP over Satellite & Broadband Applications; Mobile Broadband Applications; ISPs &DSL Access Technologies, Wireless Broadband & WIMAX LAN; multimedia VoIP, video & data technology; B2B, eRetail, education, transport, logistic & medical applications for wireless technology in Russia; TV & Broadcasting
-         Regional and International Overview of Key ICT Broadband Investment Opportunities in Russia and the CIS
-         Overview of Commercial & Residential Trends, Demand & Penetration Rates for Potential Broadband Access
-         Introducing Commercial and Residential Broadband Wireless Networks and Technologies to Russia and the CIS
-         Overview of Financial, Legal and Fiscal Framework for Investment into Russia’s Broadband Sector and the CIS
-         Convergence of ICT in Russia and CIS  and the Development of Compatible Cable and DSL Multi-media Services
-         Opportunities for Satellite & VSAT Broadband Technology in Russia and CIS for Commercial and Residential Market
-         New infrastructure opportunities in Russia and the CIS
-         Investment opportunities in the telecoms and broadband sector in Russia and the CIS
-         Satellite and Broadband, Wireless and Cellular in Russia and the CIS

Broadband Russia 2005 Main Conference News:
-         Broadband Russia 2005 Conference will introduce and further develop Russia, Baltic Sea, Caspian region and other CIS countries Sessions
-         The Conference will introduce a Case Study from Korea with Keynote Speech from the Ministry of Communications of Korea
-         The Conference will introduce Sessions on Perspective of Development of Content in Russia and the CIS
-         Inaugural Russian Broadband Industry Awards Gala Reception covering 5 main industry sector nominations + post Conference Broadband Roundtable and Workshops  

New! Round Table on Tele-Radio Broadcasting alongside Broadband Russia Conference
-         Broadband Russia 2005 Conference will also introduce TV and Radio-Broadcasting Round Table with the participation of major Russian media, TV channels under support of Ministry of Information and Press of Russia, Ministry of Culture of Russia, NAT – National Association of TV-Radio-Broadcasters and mainly will feature perspectives of development of digital TV in Russia
-         Main topics will cover: HDTV – High Definition Television; Multiservice broadband access; Cable TV; Modern trends in development of TV/Radio Broadcasting using IP in Russia; Broadband Satellite Service; Reception of the License for an Announcement in Russian Federation

MITEL Exhibition Facts:
-         A 3 Day Exhibition alongside the Conference with over 80 exhibitors from 15 countries word-wide
-         Trade visitors and specialists from main regions of Russia and CIS
-         Big visitor promotion campaign in leading Russian press, Internet, direct mail, TV and radio
-         Wide range Programme of Seminars and Presentations
-         Broadband technology stands & Display space available in the Conference networking areas  

Previous Exhibitors Include: · Accenture · Alcatel · Allied Telesyn · Alvarion ·Anacom · DataTel · Groteck Co. · Infinet Wireless · Iskratel ··Nera Networks · Nortel Networks · Oscilloquartz · Setevoi ·Telekor · ViaSat · Winncom and many others…

Venue:  Broadband Russia and CIS 2005 Conference and MITEL 2005 Exhibition will take place at newly built Ararat Park Hyatt Hotel offering excellent Conference and Display Showcase facilities, catering and accommodation within easy reach of Moscow's city centre

Organisers:   Broadband Russia and CIS 2005 Conference and Exhibition is organized by International Trade Exhibitions and Conferences British Group – ITE Group PLC company with its partner in Moscow, Russia – ITE Moscow. The company is a leader in Exhibitions and Conferences in emerging markets as Russia and CIS. Moscow Broadband Summit is a part of Telecoms Division of ITE Group including well-known events to the industry as Caspian Telecoms Summit in Turkey, Istanbul; KITEL Exhibition and Conference in Almaty, Kazakhstan, etc.

New Launch! China Broadband 2006 Conference! - China Broadband, Satellite, Broadcast, Cables and TV (Pay-TV) Executive Management 2006 Conference, China, Beijing.

Following successful launch of Broadband Russia and CIS 2004 Conference, the company decided to pursue to launch number of Broadband events world-wide. The next Broadband event will take place in 2006 in China, Beijing. China Broadband 2006 Conference has received high level support from China Ministry level as Vice Minister SARFT; Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission; President China Digital TV; President Shanghai Media Group, Starz Encore Group, QVC International, Cox Communications, Lifetime Entertainment, Motorola Broadband and so on…

Please reply to us back for more additional information, Programme of the Conference and early booking discounts. Thank you!

4 Main Ways to Participate: ·  Delegate  ·  Sponsor / Speaker at the Conference ·  Display Stand at the Conference ·  Exhibitor at MITEL 2005 Exhibition

Discounts!  ·  Speaking/ Sponsorship allocation on a first come - first served basis!  ·  Display Stands and Exhibition Space is limited!