Conference: Wireless Internet Opportunities for Developing Nations, June 26, 2003, New York City "As you are certainly aware, Wireless Internet applied to large-scale broadband distribution is the hottest trend in the information technology sector with far reaching implications for the connectivity of underserved areas. On June 26th, W2i, the Wireless Internet Institute and the United Nations Information and Communication Technologies Task Force are joining forces to organize the Wireless Internet Opportunities for Developing Nations conference at UN Headquarters in New York City. The conference will bring representatives of developing countries together with leading technology vendors, carriers, investors, regulators, entrepreneurs and field practitioners from around the world. Participants will examine development potential created by emerging wireless technologies and discuss recommendations to governments, regulators and Wireless Internet stakeholders to foster rapid market growth and bridging connectivity gaps. Participants will include IBM, Intel, Agere, the World Bank, the FCC, the MIT Media Lab, the Wi-Fi Alliance, and a number of leading wireless Internet stakeholders. The conference will include plenary sessions and brainstorming workshops to facilitate experience sharing and interaction among participants. A showcase adjacent to the conference will also allow field practitioners and technology developers to share best practices and innovative solutions, an opportunity that your organization may like to consider. Given your interest in these topics and the high profile of this meeting, we wanted to alert you so that you can reserve the June 26th, 2003 date on your schedule and register at your earliest convenience to participate in the conference plenary and workshop sessions. Special rates for both the conference and the Millenium UN Plaza Hotel are available until May 30th. Details on the program and participating industry leaders can be found here, where you can register on-line. If you have any question, please do not hesitate to contact us via e-mail or phone: (617) 439 5400. Daniel Aghion Executive Diretor Sarbuland Khan Acting Executive Coordinator" via Anthro-L

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