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