Neolectum - Ukraine - mobile applications, broadband technology, multimedia content, cellphone, wireless, satellite

15th International Ukrainian Specialised Exhibition

10-12 October 2007
Venue: International Exhibition Center, 15, Brovarskoy prospect, Kiev, Ukraine

Alongside the exhibition (10-11 October)

Eastern European Telecoms Conference 2007

Conference principal issues:

• Features of legislative and regulative Ukrainian statements in telecoms sphere, Regulation, Standardization and Licensing matters in telecoms sphere;
• Ukrainian IT-market Privatization and Liberalization;
• Stimulus and resources for investment attraction in Ukrainian telecoms sphere;
• Strategy and work experience analysis of IT-companies in Ukraine;
• New building features of telecoms infrastructure in Ukraine;
• Transit telecommunication potential of Ukraine;
• Realization experience of the Electronic Government project in Ukraine and Eastern European countries;
• Present-day solutions in Ukrainian telecommunication services, Eastern European countries experience use;
• New technologies introduction: satellite communications, wireless technologies, broad-band networks, 3G, VoIP, WiMAX;
• Further development of IT-sphere in regions.

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1st International Conference for Eastern European Telecoms and Information Technology

11-12 October 2006
International Exhibition Centre, Kiev, Ukraine

Exclusive opportunity to share experience and gain industry knowledge

Eastern Europe 2006 is the premier meeting point for the telecoms and IT industries and the only place to meet all the significant players in the Ukrainian and Eastern European telecoms and IT markets. A two day stimulating and highly informative programme will be presented by local and international leaders of the industry.

Papers will cover hot topics in supply and demand including trends, opportunities and challenges in today's dynamic Ukrainian telecoms and information technologies marketplace. The parallel exhibitions ICT 2006, IT-Expo and TRBU will provide a great platform from which to learn more about new technology, and industry products and services.

Over 200 attendees are expected at Eastern Europe Telecoms 2006. With an excellent programme, informative exhibitions and invaluable networking opportunities guaranteed, Eastern European Telecoms will provide everything you need to know and everyone you need to meet - all in one convenient setting!

Main Conference Topics

• Overview of legislative and regulatory developments in the telecommunications sector

• Incentives focusing on initiatives for attracting investment in the sector

• Analysis of corporate experience and strategies in Ukraine and Eastern Europe

• Modern solutions for service provides

• An update on new technologies: satellite, broadband, Bluetooth, 3G, VoIP

Main Conference Facts

• Two-day conference – an ideal business platform to further business development in Ukraine, and Eastern Europe

• The only specialised B2B and B2G telecoms conference for Ukraine and Eastern Europe

• Four day international specialised exhibition on information communication technology with the IT-Expo and Tele-Radio-Broadcasting Ukraine being held alongside the Conference

• Many networking opportunities such as: lunches, evening receptions, etc

• Easy access to the exhibition pavilions and prime exhibition locations

• VIP visitors, including government representatives, telecom operators, local and international senior management/decision makers from the telecoms and IT industries

For more information, please contact Valentyna Podgorodetska at ITE Group PLC.

T: +44 (0) 207 596 5089  F: +44 (0) 207 596 5117 

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Overview

Ukrainian ICT Sector

The telecommunications industry is one of the fastest growing and most important sectors of the economy of Ukraine.

The total revenue generated from communication services in 2006 amounted to nearly 24.1 billion UAH (4.77 billion USD), an increase of 21.9% compared to the previous year.

Consumption of communication services per inhabitant has grown to 21.7%.

The volume of mobile communication services has increased by 40%. Television programmes, radio programmes and radio communication transfers have increased by 30%.

Mobile communication accounts for 59.2% of communication services, 19.3% are longdistance and international communications, 9.4% city telecommunication and 4.7% postal services.

Between January and August 2006, telephone communication grew by 4.6% compared to the same period in 2005. Telephone communication to CIS countries grew by 4.6% and international calls grew by 37.9%, to 32%.

Operators in the industry have invested nearly 5.4 billion UAH (1.07 billion US dollars) in the development of the communications industry. 67% of the financing for telecommunications and the development of the postal service is provided by domestic capital, with the remaining 33% from foreign investors.

Over 9 months, 414.5 thousand numbers were created and entered into the automatic telephone exchange, a 10% increase compared to the same period in 2005.

On 1 October 2006, the mobile communication network had 40.4 million subscribers, 30% more than at the beginning of the year.

Approximately 8.5 million inhabitants currently use the Internet and the Government considers its development a high priority.

High-speed Internet services (xDSL) and broadband access via cable television are now becoming more common and zones for wireless access to the Internet using WiFi and WiMAX technology are expanding.

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Organisers

ITE Group PLC is the leading organiser of international exhibitions and conferences in emerging markets. ITE is a member of the Union des Foires Internationales and the Association of Exhibition Organisers. 

• 150 events organised annually

• 285,000 m2 of exhibition space sold annually

• Network of 18 offices worldwide

• Events in 17 countries 

For more information, please visit the website of ITE Group.

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