Biggest telecom show at WTC

The biggest telecommunications show will be staged for four days in June as leaders of the telecom industry converge at COMMWORLD ’05, THE 3rd International Telecommunications, Broadcasting, Electronics, Information Technology & E-Commerce Exhibition and Conference, jointly organized by the Philippines Chamber of Telecommunication Operators (PCTO) and the country’s largest trade show organizer, Global Link Marketing & Management Services Inc. (GMM).

“As the industry continues to enjoy massive growth and the consumer continues to seek for better, faster, cheaper and more modern services and features, the 14 operators that will continue to completely support COMMWORLD, a comprehensive showcase of the technological advancement available in the world market today,” said Engr. Epitacio Marquez, chairman of PCTO.

COMMWORLD ’05 together with the 2nd Philippine Telecom Summit and the CEO Forum will be held from June 2 to 5, 2005 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila (WTCMM). It will once again serve as the platform for industry leaders to promote, discuss and invite both local and foreign investors to enter the fast expanding Philippine IVT market. Over 18,000 local and foreign exhibitors, participants, delegates and speakers and investors are expected to come together, share their insights and participate in this four-day event that will shape the trends, investments, and developments of the local ICT industry.

The list of PCTO members that will be taking part in the upcoming COMMWORLD events and activities are Bayantel, Capitol Wireless, Inc. (Cap wire), Digitel, Express Telecom, Eastern Telecom Philippines, Inc. (ETPI) Globe Telecom (Globe), Islacom, Philippine Global Telecommunications, Inc. (Philcom), Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT), Philippine Telegraph and Telephone Corp. (PT&T), PAPTELCO, Pilipino Telephone Corp., (PILTEL), Smart Communication Technologies Philippines, Inc. (TTPI). For more information about COMMWORLD ’05, contact Jing Lagandaon, deputy managing director of Global-Link at 7508588 / 8871304 fax at 7508585 / 8871305 or email: jing@globallinkph.com

COMMWORLD will once again enjoy the presence of the big names from the industry and also has the support of industry leaders including Rodolfo Salalima, VP of Globe and the President of PCTO; Jimmy Tinio, President of ITESAP and Aida Miranda, senior commercial officer of the United States Embassy (USFCS) to serve as moderators for the Summit. The exhibit will occupy a total of 5,500 sq. meters of exhibition space with over 280 exhibitors coming from 15 countries. “The presence of key industry people, business leaders, and government representatives makes these dialogues and discussions very fruitful and informative. The summit will be for two days and over 300 attendees are expected to take part in this momentous event,” Lagandaon added.