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The forthcoming World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-17) will be convened in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from 9 to 20 October 2017 following the kind invitation of the Government of Argentina and the approval by the Council with the concurrence of a majority of the Member States of ITU. WTDC-17 represents a unique opportunity for the international community to gather together and discuss the future of the telecommunication and information and communication technologies sector and its contribution to social and economic development. more
Letters
Invitation Letter, July 2016
May 2017
The Secretary-General, after consulting the Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT), sends an invitation to the administration of each Member State, to the ITU-D Sector Members, to the organizations and institutions referred to in the relevant provisions of Article 25 of the ITU Convention as well as to Palestine in accordance with Resolution 99 (Rev. Busan, 2014) and to Academia in accordance with Resolution 169 (Rev. Busan, 2014). This invitation was sent in July 2016.
Credentials to attend WTDC-17 are not needed. However, any Member State or Sector Member intending to send a delegation or representatives to WTDC-17 shall so inform the Director of BDT indicating the names and functions of all members of the delegation or of the representatives (N°. 339 of the ITU Convention).
To ensure that the necessary arrangements can be made in a timely fashion, Member States and Sector Members wishing to participate in WTDC-17 and organizations, agencies and other entities that are eligible to attend as observers under Article 25 of the ITU Convention or Resolution 99 (Rev. Busan, 2014) or Resolution 169 (Rev. Busan, 2014) are requested to register online.
Registration will be carried out exclusively online through focal points designated by each administration and entity entitled to participate in the conference.
The role of designated focal points is to handle registration formalities for their respective administrations and entities. The list of focal points can be accessed using TIES log-in credentials at the following address: http://www.itu.int/go/itudreg
Designated focal points can register from the following link: http://www.itu.int/go/itudreg
If your entity does not have a focal point, please contact our delegate's registration service at: RegistrationWTDC-17@itu.int .
Onsite registration and badging at the Hilton Hotel, Buenos Aires, will start three days prior to the opening of the conference.
Within the budget available, fellowships may be granted for WTDC-17 to delegates from least developed countries (LDCs) and developing countries with a gross domestic product (GDP) per capita of less than USD 2000. Priority will be given to fellowship applicants from LDCs.
Either one full or two partial fellowships per eligible Member State will be awarded based on available funding. A full fellowship includes one return economy class air ticket by the most direct/economical route from the country of origin to the location of the meeting as well as a daily allowance to cover accommodation, meals and incidental expenses. A partial fellowship includes one return economy class air ticket by the most direct/economical route from the country of origin to the location of the meeting or a daily allowance to cover accommodation, meals and incidental expenses.
To request a fellowship, the participant must first register online at the following website: http://www.itu.int/go/itudreg and tick the appropriate box on the form. Upon acceptance of the registration, an electronic fellowship request form will be sent to the participant. The fellowship request form should be filled out, signed and approved by a duly authorized officer of the administration who should also sign it and stamp it with the official stamp of the administration.
It is the responsibility of each candidate to ensure that the form, duly completed, signed and approved, is scanned and e-mailed to fellowships@itu.int OR faxed to +41 22 730 5778 no later than 9 August 2017.
Only requests that have fulfilled all the above conditions will be considered.
Terms of reference : in accordance with No. 49 of the General Rules of conferences, assemblies and meetings of the Union, the inaugural meeting of the conference shall be preceded by a meeting of heads of delegation. At this meeting, the heads of delegation shall prepare the agenda for the first plenary meeting and make proposals for the organization, chairmanships and vice-chairmanships of the conference, its committees and, as appropriate, working group(s) of the Plenary.
During WTDC, the heads of delegation shall meet to consider the proposals concerning the work programme and the constitution of study groups in particular, and to draw up proposals concerning the designation of chairmen and vice-chairmen of study groups, TDAG and any other groups established by WTDC.
Terms of reference : to coordinate all matters connected with the smooth execution of work and to plan the order and number of meetings, avoiding overlapping wherever possible in view of the limited number of members of some delegations.
This committee is composed of the Chairman, and the Vice-Chairmen of the conference and the Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen of the committees and working group(s) of the Plenary.
Terms of reference : to determine the organization and facilities available to the delegates, to examine and approve the accounts for expenditure incurred throughout the duration of the conference and to report to the plenary meeting on the estimated total expenses of the conference, and the estimated financial needs of ITU Telecommunication Development Sector (ITU-D) up to the next World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC) and the costs entailed by the execution of the decisions taken by the Conference.
Terms of reference : to review and approve the agenda and make proposals for the organization of work; to review and approve the outputs and outcomes for the objectives; to review and agree on the related study group questions and related regional initiatives and establish appropriate guidelines for their implementation; to review and agree on relevant resolutions; and to ensure that the output is in accordance with a results-based management approach aiming to improve management effectiveness and accountability.
Terms of reference : to review and approve the agenda and make proposals for the organization of work; to examine proposals and contributions relating to cooperation among members; to evaluate the working methods and functioning of the ITU-D study groups and Telecommunication Development Advisory Group (TDAG); to assess and identify options for maximizing programme delivery and to approve appropriate changes thereto with a view to strengthening the synergies between study group questions, programmes and regional initiatives; and to submit to the plenary meeting reports, including proposals on the ITU‑D working methods for implementation of the ITU‑D work programme, on the basis of TDAG and study group reports submitted to the conference and the proposals of ITU Member States, ITU‑D Sector Members and Academia.
Terms of reference : to perfect the wording of texts arising from WTDC deliberations, such as resolutions, without altering the sense and substance, and align the texts in the official languages of the Union, with a view to their submission for approval to the plenary meetings.
Furthermore, it is suggested to set up a Working Group of the Plenary as follows:
Working Group of the Plenary: ITU-D contribution to the ITU Strategic Plan 2020-2023, WTDC Declaration
Terms of reference : to draw up a draft WTDC Declaration and the input of the ITU-D Sector to the Union's strategic plan to be adopted at the next Plenipotentiary Conference.
In accordance with No. 63 of the General Rules of conferences, assemblies and meetings of the Union, the plenary meeting of the World Telecommunication Development Conference may set up committees to consider matters referred to the conference.
The High-Level Segment at the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-17), to be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from 9 to 20 October 2017 will provide a special platform for high-ranking officials from ITU Member States, for the most part ministers or deputy ministers, to express their views on emerging trends and on matters of strategic importance to the development of the telecommunication and information and communication technology sector.
General policy statements will be of great value to WTDC-17 , being held under the theme “ ICT for Sustainable Development Goals ” (ICT„SDGs). The contribution of information and communication technologies (ICTs) as a cross-cutting sector is crucial for accelerating efforts to attain these goals through, for example, e-health, e-education, e‑agriculture, e-commerce and e-government.
At its 2016 session, the ITU Council welcomed this theme, noting how it would send a message to the outside world about ITU’s alignment to the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda agreed by heads of State and Government at the United Nations General Assembly.
Four sessions are planned as follows for the High-Level Segment:
Monday, 9 October: 1430h-1600h and 1615h-1730h Tuesday, 10 October: 1115h-1230h and 1430h-1600h
Because of time constraints, each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes. However, the full text of the statement will be posted on the conference website. To request for a slot to deliver a policy statement, please use the following link: www.itu.int/go/HLS17 . Guidelines regarding general policy statements are given below.
Guidelines for High-Level Segment Policy Statements
5. The statement “header” should clearly indicate:
a. the speaker’s full names; b. the speaker’s full title; c. the name of the Member State of the speaker; d. the session of the High-Level Segment at which the statement will be delivered; e. the original language of the statement; f. the contact details of the speaker’s focal point.
a. help interpreters, considering that the statements will not be translated; b. help the company doing the captioning to transcribe names and terminology properly; c. speed up the preparation and processing for web posting.
Note 1: If no changes are made to the advance copy, please inform the ITU focal point immediately after delivery to go live with the statement.
Note 2: If there are changes to the statement, please send the final version of the statement soon after delivery by e-mail to wtdc-hls@itu.int. This final version will be posted on the conference website (within 15 minutes following receipt) in the language(s) in which it is submitted.
7. Speakers’ photographs are an important part of the High-Level Segment. They will be used on the conference website and by Media covering this event. For this purpose, please submit the official photograph of your High-LeveL Segment speaker to wtdc-hls@itu.int by 9 September (at the very latest). The photo must be in high-resolution of at least 300 dots per inch (dpi) at the size 15 x 10 cm (2000 x1350 pixels) in “.jpg” format. Simply put, all images should be one-megabyte heavy or above . Photographs that do not meet these specifications are not technically suitable for projection on a large screen or for print media.
We look forward to welcoming you to the High-Level Segment.
Documents for the conference
The following preparatory documents will be published:
In compliance with Council Resolution 1141 and PP-14 Resolution 154, work of WTDC-17 will be conducted in as a paperless manner as possible. Each participant will be encouraged to upload a sync application that will automatically synchronize with the ITU FTP document server to allow participants to have at hand at any time all published documents of the conference in any of the six official ITU languages that are available. In addition, a local document server will be set up at the venue to allow for immediate access to all published documents of the conference in any of the six official ITU languages that are available.
Documents will be available on the WTDC-17 website at http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/Conferences/WTDC/WTDC17/Pages/default.aspx .
Participants are therefore requested to bring their laptops. For those with no laptop, a cybercafé will be available to download and print documents, as required, on a self-service basis.
Contributions
To allow for thorough consideration by delegations, contributions should be submitted preferably two months before the opening of WTDC-17 (i.e. by Tuesday 8 August 2017). In any event and in accordance with Resolution 1 on the Rules of Procedure of the Telecommunication Development Sector (Rev. Dubai, 2014), contributions should be submitted not later than 30 calendar days (i.e. by Saturday 9 September 2017) in order to guarantee their timely translation. In line with this Resolution and Resolution 165 (Guadalajara, 2010), the firm submission deadline for all contributions to WTDC-17 shall be no later than 14 calendar days before the opening of the conference (i.e. by Monday 25 September 2017 at 2359 hours Geneva time) .
Contributions should be submitted by electronic means using the system indicated below. Should you require any clarification or guidance, please contact the WTDC-17 secretariat at: wtdc.documentcontrol@itu.int.
Member States and Sector Members are urged to give careful attention to the initial preparation of contributions so as to avoid revisions to documents.
Processing of contributions prior to the Conference
In order to consolidate the various contributions submitted in a way that lends itself to the elaboration of a solid, cohesive package consisting of inter-related and mutually reinforcing components, a web-based tool known as Conference Proposals Interface (CPI) is being made available to members and can be accessed at the following link: https://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/Conferences/Pages/WTDC-Conference-Proposal-Interface.aspx . A User Guide along with Guidelines for the preparation of proposals are also available at this link.
In addition to providing a common approach to submitting contributions, CPI will also provide a fast-track to the processing of the input documents by reducing the reformatting of the contributions. Contributions not submitted through CPI may result in delays in their processing and posting.
Members who have submitted proposals to other major ITU events, such as the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2014 (PP-14), the World Radiocommunication Conference 2015 (WRC-15), or the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly 2016 (WTSA-16), are already familiar with CPI. For any queries regarding CPI, please contact the WTDC-17 secretariat at: wtdc.documentcontrol@itu.int .
In accordance with No. 42 of the General Rules of Conferences, Assemblies and Meetings of the Union, contributions containing more than one proposal should be submitted with a number to identify each proposal along with the topic of the proposal. The secretariat will annotate each proposal with index numbers composed as follows:
ABC/25/3
where ABC is the symbol of the country that is the author of the proposal, 25 is the number of the document in which the proposal will be published and 3 is the serial number of the proposal within that document. The three-letter code and document number will be included by the secretariat. However, the numbering of each proposal will be assigned by the online system when submitting each proposal.
On the basis of the contributions received by the deadline, BDT will allocate the documents based on the topics identified by the submitting administration in order to facilitate discussion at WTDC-17.
Processing of contributions during the Conference
Owing to the limited duration of the conference, substantive debate should take precedence over the systematic presentation of individual proposals. For ease of referencing during the discussions, the secretariat will prepare a temporary document listing all the contributions with cross-references to the different items on the agenda. Member States are strongly encouraged not to submit new contributions during the conference.
Length limit for the submission of contributions
In the spirit of Resolution 154 (Rev. Busan, 2014), it is encouraged to limit the length of contributions. In this regard, a contribution should not exceed five (5) pages, and should be submitted to the Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau.
In the case of a more detailed contribution that significantly exceeds the length limit, an executive summary should be submitted. Only the executive summary will be translated if submitted within the time limit. The detailed version of the contribution will only be available in the original language.
ITU information/document access policy
In line with the ITU information/document access policy approved by Council 2016, information/documents will be made publicly accessible, unless the submitter of the document advises the ITU secretariat otherwise. This new policy entered into force on a provisional basis on 1 January 2017 pending final approval by the Plenipotentiary Conference in 2018.
The new policy is available at the following link http://www.itu.int/en/access-policy/Pages/default.aspx and underlines that ITU is committed to improving public access to information, while also protecting certain types of information where disclosure might cause potential harm to a legitimate private or public interest.
Submitters of information to ITU conferences, assemblies and meetings have the responsibility to notify the ITU secretariat if a document, or portion thereof, contains information falling into any of the categories listed in the policy or is otherwise sensitive. In those cases, submitters are encouraged to provide a redacted version for public access whenever possible.
Restricted information shall remain restricted until it no longer meets the criteria listed in the policy, or until the submitter notifies ITU that it may be made publicly available.
To allow for thorough consideration by delegations, contributions should be submitted preferably two months before the opening of WTDC-17 (i.e. by Tuesday 8 August 2017).
In any event and in accordance with Resolution 1 on the Rules of Procedure of the Telecommunication Development Sector (Rev. Dubai, 2014), contributions should be submitted not later than 30 calendar days (i.e. by Saturday 9 September 2017) in order to guarantee their timely translation.
In line with this Resolution and Resolution 165 (Guadalajara, 2010), the firm submission deadline for all contributions to WTDC-17 shall be no later than 14 calendar days before the opening of the conference (i.e. by Monday 25 September 2017 at 2359 hours Geneva time).
Contributions should be submitted by electronic means using the Conference Proposals Interface (CPI).
Should you require any clarification or guidance, please contact the WTDC-17 secretariat at: wtdc.documentcontrol@itu.int.
Member States and Sector Members are kindly requested to give careful attention to the initial preparation of contributions so as to avoid revisions to documents.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Argentina has elaborated an information note on facilitation of visas explaining the various procedures for participants. The information note was transmitted to ITU by the Permanent Mission of the Argentine Republic to the United Nations Office in Geneva and other international organizations through Note Verbale No. 248/17, dated 27 July 2017. The agreed text with ITU is published below as an update for participants.
Information note on facilitation of visas
1. Please check whether you require a visa to enter Argentina well in advance of the conference. For information about nationalities that require a visa in ordinary, diplomatic and official passports, please go to:
http://www.itu.int/go/WTDC17visa Please note that a visa cannot be obtained through the ITU secretariat. However, ITU can assist by transmitting your passport number to the Argentinian Authorities to facilitate the visa process . In this regard, when registering at the following link http://itu.int/go/WTDC17-Registration , you are invited to provide your passport number in the visa information section of the online registration form. This information will then be communicated to the Argentinian Authorities. If you have already registered and did not complete this section, please send your passport number directly to the following e-mail address: RegistrationWTDC-17@itu.int
http://www.itu.int/go/WTDC17visa
Please note that a visa cannot be obtained through the ITU secretariat. However, ITU can assist by transmitting your passport number to the Argentinian Authorities to facilitate the visa process . In this regard, when registering at the following link http://itu.int/go/WTDC17-Registration , you are invited to provide your passport number in the visa information section of the online registration form. This information will then be communicated to the Argentinian Authorities.
If you have already registered and did not complete this section, please send your passport number directly to the following e-mail address: RegistrationWTDC-17@itu.int
2. Holders of passports that do not require a visa to enter Argentina will have to present a valid passport and the Confirmation of Registration letter from ITU to the Immigration checkpoint when they arrive in Argentina.
3. Holders of ordinary passports that require a visa to enter Argentina must contact the Argentinian Consular Office where they wish to apply for their visa, 45 days in advance of their travel date. For information about Argentinian Consulates and Embassies, please go to the following host country link: http://mrecic.gov.ar/representaciones
4. If there is no Argentinian Consular Office in your country of residence, you will have the possibility to apply for the visa remotely. For this exceptional procedure, you will have to follow the following steps:
a. Contact the Consular Office most convenient to you, 45 days in advance of your travel date at the following host country link: http://mrecic.gov.ar/representaciones b. Submit the required documentation, via e-mail, to the relevant Consular Office. c. Set up a date and time for a consular interview, via electronic means (Skype, Facetime, etc.) with the relevant Consular Office. d. Once your visa is approved, the Consular Office will contact you to set up a date and time for you to go to the Consular Office, with your valid passport and obtain your visa (this may take place during a layover of your flight to the Argentine Republic). Note : You may authorize another person to take your passport to the Consular Office in order to obtain your visa. e. The Argentine Republic, through the Consular Office, reserves the right to deny any visa applicant the possibility to apply for a visa remotely, requiring the applicant to undertake the visa application process in person.
a. Contact the Consular Office most convenient to you, 45 days in advance of your travel date at the following host country link: http://mrecic.gov.ar/representaciones
b. Submit the required documentation, via e-mail, to the relevant Consular Office.
c. Set up a date and time for a consular interview, via electronic means (Skype, Facetime, etc.) with the relevant Consular Office.
d. Once your visa is approved, the Consular Office will contact you to set up a date and time for you to go to the Consular Office, with your valid passport and obtain your visa (this may take place during a layover of your flight to the Argentine Republic). Note : You may authorize another person to take your passport to the Consular Office in order to obtain your visa.
e. The Argentine Republic, through the Consular Office, reserves the right to deny any visa applicant the possibility to apply for a visa remotely, requiring the applicant to undertake the visa application process in person.
5. Under exceptional circumstances, you may apply for your visa at a Consular Office and coordinate to obtain your visa at another Consular Office.
Details of the visa process, such as documentation required and cost of the visa will be conveyed to the applicant by the relevant Consular Office.
The following information was transmitted to ITU by the Permanent Mission of the Argentine Republic to the United Nations Office in Geneva and other international organizations through Note Verbale No. 251/17, dated 2 August 2017, and is published below for holders of diplomatic and official passports.
Please check at the following link whether you require a visa to enter Argentina well in advance of the conference: http://www.itu.int/go/WTDC17visa
As these regulations may change, kindly verify them with the Argentinian Embassy or Consulate in your country of residence.
1. Holders of diplomatic or official passports that do not require a visa shall need to present a valid passport and the Confirmation of Registration letter from ITU to the Immigration checkpoint when they arrive in Argentina.
2. Procedures for holders of diplomatic or official passports that require a visa:
a. Contact the Argentinian representation in your country of residence. For information about Argentinian Embassies and Consulates, visit the following host country link: http://mrecic.gov.ar/representaciones b. In case there is no Argentinian representation in your country of residence, you may contact any Argentinian Embassy or Consulate which is convenient to you in order to submit your visa application. Submit copies of the required documentation, i.e. diplomatic or official passport and the Confirmation of Registration letter from ITU, together with any additional document as requested by the Argentinian Embassy or Consulate. c. Once the visa has been authorized, the original passport shall be submitted for the issuance of the visa. d. Diplomatic or official passports with the pertinent visa issued and stamped on them shall be collected personally by their holders from the Argentinian Embassy or Consulate.
a. Contact the Argentinian representation in your country of residence. For information about Argentinian Embassies and Consulates, visit the following host country link:
http://mrecic.gov.ar/representaciones
b. In case there is no Argentinian representation in your country of residence, you may contact any Argentinian Embassy or Consulate which is convenient to you in order to submit your visa application.
Submit copies of the required documentation, i.e. diplomatic or official passport and the Confirmation of Registration letter from ITU, together with any additional document as requested by the Argentinian Embassy or Consulate.
c. Once the visa has been authorized, the original passport shall be submitted for the issuance of the visa.
d. Diplomatic or official passports with the pertinent visa issued and stamped on them shall be collected personally by their holders from the Argentinian Embassy or Consulate.
Diplomatic and official visas are issued free of charge.
Buenos Aires is a pulsating cosmopolitan city and a place of many passions. The combination of rich architectural and cultural heritage, modern creative energy, unique traditions, a vibrant arts scene, extensive parks and open spaces, and warm, friendly people makes it one of the world's most exciting capitals.
Downloadable guide :
https://turismo.buenosaires.gob.ar/en/article/buenos-aires-city-guide
Buenos Aires is a safe city, but like with any large metropolis, petty crime and theft do exist, and visitors should always take precautions, particularly in tourist hot spots and crowded places. We recommend that you keep your belongings with you at all times, take licensed taxis, make sure your bags or rucksacks are kept closed, stick to well-lit streets in the evenings and keep bling to a minimum.
Please find here three official links to enjoy the city of Buenos Aires
1) Buenos Aires, official information on tourism
Https://turismo.buenosaires.gob.ar/es
2) BA Planner: This official website provides the tools needed to plan your trip and the activities you want to do in the city.
Https://turismo.buenosaires.gob.ar/es/basic-page/planner
3) BA Tours: In this site you can find all the experiences you can do in the city and allows you to buy the tickets if necessary
Https://www.ba.tours
Special rates have been negotiated for WTDC-17 participants with the hotels listed in the table below. Participants should book their own accommodation directly using the e-mail addresses provided in this table. Please remember to include the code WTDC2017 in your reservation in order to obtain the special rates.
All reservations require a credit card number . You will get a confirmation message once your reservation has been accepted by the hotel. In case you are unable to attend the conference, the reservation must be cancelled well in advance.
VENUE OF THE MEETING
1. HILTON (5*)
Av. Macacha Güemes 351 - Buenos Aires
www.hilton.com
+54 11 4891.0101
Rates available at Hilton Reservation Site for WTDC 2017
Reservations: Paula.tranier@hilton.com Sabrina.lauria@hilton.com Jimena.fernandez@hilton.com
GALERÍAS PACÍFICO SHOPPING MALL AREA
San Martín 780 - Buenos Aires
www.esplendorhoteles.com
+54 11 5217 5799
SGL/DBL USD 90+VAT
Reservations: reservas@esplendorbuenosaires.com
Walking distance to/from Hilton: 1.6 km/20 minutes
3. DAZZLER MAIPÚ (4*)
Maipú 856 - Buenos Aires
www.dazzlermaipu.com
SGL/DBL USD 84+VAT
Reservations: reservas@dazzlermaipu.com
Walking distance to/from Hilton: 1.9 km/24 minutes
4. DAZZLER SAN MARTIN (4*)
San Martín 920 - Buenos Aires
www.dazzlersanmartin.com
+54 11 5256 7700
Reservations: reservas@dazzlersanmartin.com
Walking distance to/from Hilton: 1.8 km/22 minutes
5. NH COLLECTION LANCASTER (4*)
Av. Córdoba 405 - Buenos Aires
www.nh-collection.com
+54 11 5776 6400
SGL/DBL USD 125+VAT
Reservations: reservas.mercosur@nh-hotels.com
Walking distance to/from Hilton: 1.5 km/19 minutes
6. NH FLORIDA (4*)
San Martín 839 - Buenos Aires
www.nh-hoteles.es/hotel/nh-buenos-aires-florida
SGL/DBL USD 105+VAT
Walking distance to/from Hilton: 1.7 km/21 minutes
OBELISK AREA
7. PANAMERICANO BUENOS AIRES (5*)
Carlos Pellegrini 551 - Buenos Aires
www.panamericano.us
+54 11 4348 5000
Studio: SGL/DBL USD 210+VAT
Studio City View: SGL/DBL 235+VAT
Executive Suite: SGL/DBL 260+VAT
Opera Prima - Upper Studio: SGL/DBL USD 290+VAT
Opera Prima - Upper City View: SGL/DBL USD 320+VAT
Opera Prima - Upper Suite: SGL/DBL USD 350+VAT
Reservations: reservas@panamericano.us
Walking distance to/from Hilton: 1.9 km/25 minutes
8. EXE HOTEL COLON (4*)
Carlos Pellegrini 507 - Buenos Aires
www.exehotelcolon.com
+54 11 4320 3510
For reservations made until 1 September:
SGL USD 77+VAT DBL USD 82+VAT
Reservations: reservas@execolon.com.ar
9. NH TANGO (4*)
Cerrito 550 - Buenos Aires
www.nh-hoteles.es/hotel/nh-buenos-aires-tango
SGL/DBL USD 110+VAT
Walking distance to/from Hilton: 2 km/28 minutes
10. NH LATINO (4*)
Suipacha 309 - Buenos Aires
www.nh-hoteles.es/hotel/nh-buenos-aires-latino
Walking distance to/from Hilton: 1.5 km/21 minutes
CABILDO AREA (historic centre)
11. NH CITY (5*)
Bolivar 160 - Buenos Aires
www.nh-hoteles.es/hotel/nh-buenos-aires-city
SGL/DBL USD 115+VAT
Walking distance to/from Hilton: 1.3 km /18 minutes
12. NH COLLECTION CENTRO HISTÓRICO (5*)
Bolivar 120 - Buenos Aires
SGL/DBL USD 126+VAT
13. 562 NOGARO (4*)
Av. Julio A. Roca 562 - Buenos Aires
www.562nogarohotel.com
+54 11 4331 0091
Superior: SGL/DBL USD 75+VAT Executive: SGL/DBL USD 85+VAT
Reservations: reservas@562nogarohotel.com
Walking distance to/from Hilton: 1.3 km/18 minutes
14. DAZZLER SAN TELMO (4*)
Piedras 303 - Buenos Aires
www.dazzlersantelmo.com
SGL/DBL USD 74+VAT
Reservations: reservas@dazzlersantelmo.com
Walking distance to/from Hilton: 1.7 km /23 minutes
The unit of currency is the Argentine Peso (ARS). Currency can be exchanged at banks and cambios (bureaux de change) but it is easier to use ATMs, which reflect the current exchange rate. Major credit and debit cards are generally accepted, and US Dollars can be used in many tourist establishments.
Banks are open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (local time), although ATMs are available 24 hours.
Electrical current in Argentina is 220 volts, 50Hz. Most hotels and offices use the three-pin flat plug. However, most older buildings use the two-pin round plug.
International access codes are (+54 9 11) for mobile phones and (+54 11) for fixed-line phones.
Mobile phones work on the GSM network. Mobile roaming charges can be very expensive, so a good option is to buy an Argentine SIM card on arrival. Internet cafés are widely available and many hotels also offer Internet access. Local SIM cards will work on unlocked phones.
The ITU World Telecommunication Development Conference will be held at the Hilton Hotel's Convention Centre in the heart of Buenos Aires, Argentina, from 9 to 20 October 2017.
Located in the riverside district of Puerto Madero, Hilton Buenos Aires, is within walking distance to the city's top attractions and restaurants. Situated along the Rio de la Plata, modern Puerto Madero is the city's youngest neighbourhood and a major gastronomic and business hub. Along the canals, former industrial warehouses have been converted into elegant offices and restaurants, in one of the most successful urban waterfront restoration projects in the world.
Av. Macacha Güemes 351
C1106BKG, Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tel.: +54 (0)11 4891-0000
E-mail: reservations.buenosaires@hilton.com
Website: http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/argentina/hilton-buenos-aires-BUEHIHH/index.html
Meeting rooms within the conference premises at the Hilton Convention Centre will be managed by the ITU secretariat.
Delegations wishing to reserve a room are requested to contact the Room Reservations Service at conf-logistics@itu.int. Requests will be processed on a first-come first-served basis.
No vaccinations are required to enter Argentina. Tap water is drinkable. Several pharmacies in Buenos Aires are open until 10 p.m. and every neighbourhood has a few which are open 24 hours.
Access to the WTDC-17 meeting venue will require that all participants pass by a control point with security equipment similar to what you find at an airport. In addition, access to the meeting premises will be strictly limited to persons wearing an official WTDC-17 photo badge.
All delegates, observers, media representatives, ITU and Host Country secretariat staff, and all technical support staff are advised that they will only be admitted to the WTDC-17 premises upon presentation of this badge.
It is recommended that participants coming to the venue limit their hand luggage to one small briefcase. Anything larger than cabin luggage will not be permitted inside the premises.
Participants are reminded to safeguard their personal belongings at all times while in the meeting premises and hotel area.
Cybercafé :
PCs and network printers will be available at the cybercafé.
Connections to printers can be done:
Via the network (wired/wireless). The names of the printers will be marked on them.
As e-mail attachment and send to the desired printer e-mail address marked on the printer, for example hpdelm1@eprint.itu.int
Via USB cable.
A local service desk will provide technical support to the delegates.
Wireless :
Use IEEE 802.11n or 802.11ac on 5 GHz whenever possible, performance is only guaranteed on 5 GHz band.
IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g may not be supported in certain areas.
SSID - please check the signage at the event venue.
Open the Internet browser to access any website; you will be redirected to the log-on page. Enter the username and password you received with your Event badge.
Wireless LAN connectivity.
Notes on Wireless LAN connectivity
To make the most efficient use of network resources, we strongly recommend the following:
Wireless LAN configuration parameters
Most wireless cards are able to search for the radio channel automatically. If your card does not support this function, try channels 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, or 64 for 5 GHz band and channels 1, 6 or 11 for 2.4 GHz band. You may have to change to another channel if you move to another part of the building.
Set operation mode to "Infrastructure" (not Ad-Hoc or peer-to-peer). The Ad-Hoc mode creates a lot of confusion not only for you, but also for other participants.
Notes on using wireless connections:
Wireless network connections are good for web browsing, but fair for FTP downloads.
Wireless cards can drain considerable power from your laptop - so recharge your laptop frequently.
USEFUL REMINDERS FOR LAPTOPS
Network settings
Enable DHCP so that your laptop will obtain the IP address and other network parameters automatically.
Security
Please be aware that delegate network communication can be intercepted, end-to-end encryption is recommended for confidentiality.
If you are concerned about computer security, please use personal firewall software.
Firewall software configurations may prevent access to local resources (e.g. printers).
All wireless users must have a good anti-virus program that has an up-to-date virus database. Viruses can easily spread in the wireless network.
Outgoing e-mail
Set up your outgoing (SMTP) server to smtp.itu.int
Web-proxy
The "Tools", "Internet Options", "Connection", "LAN settings" should be set to "automatically detect settings".
Socks
Disable any SOCKS configurations.
Please note that the installation and use of non-ITU wireless access points without prior authorization from the ITU/IS Department is prohibited.
The ITU Telecommunication Development Sector (ITU-D) marks its 25th Anniversary this year. ITU-D was established in 1992 by the Additional Plenipotentiary Conference that was held in Geneva.
25th Anniversary website 25th Anniversary celebrations, 11th October
