[Kictanet] "Toward the realization of the Ubiquitous Network Society"

[Wainaina Mungai]

See: http://www.wsis-japan.jp 

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Tokyo Ubiquitous Network Conference WSIS thematic meeting

"Toward the realization of the Ubiquitous Network Society" - anytime, anywhere, 
by anything and anyone -

The gubiquitous network societyh, which will make it possible to connect 
anytime, anywhere, by anything and anyone, is now rapidly becoming more than 
just a concept. 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 ideal ubiquitous network society, 
smooth interaction, reflection of usersf needs and points of view as well as 
the tapping of individual energy are set to be realized. 

The Geneva Phase of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) adopted 
the Declaration of Principles and the Plan of Action. These Summit documents 
highlighted the importance of developing information and communications 
infrastructure that brings ubiquitous and affordable access to the network. Our 
vision of the ubiquitous network society would meet these requirements.

To further promote this ideal network society, the Japanese government, ITU and 
the UN University will co-organize the Tokyo Ubiquitous Network Conference, as 
a WSIS thematic meeting. The conference will discuss specific measures to 
overcome foreseeable problems, ensure that such a society is realized, and make 
proposals. Meeting details are given below. 

Date and location
Mon. 16 May - Tue. 17 May 2005 in Tokyo Japan 
Hosts
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) of Japan, International 
Telecommunication Union (ITU) and United Nations University (UNU) 
Venue
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
Tel: +81 3 3344 0111   Fax: +81 3 3345 8269
Address: 2-2-1 Nishi-shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8330 Japan 
Participants
Approximately 400 persons drawn from the governments, international 
organizations, the private sector and civil societies. 
Meeting outlines
(1)  Opening session
(2)  Opening Presentations
(3)  Opening statements
(4)  Plenary sessions
(5)  Break-out sessions
     - Technology Innovation
     - Sharing Knowledge and Building Capacities
     - Digital Divide
     - Civil Society session (to be determined)
     - Ubiquitous Network Society 
Exhibition
Exhibition of the latest technologies, services and applications related to the 
ubiquitous network society, such as broadband, mobile and RFID