The ITU Bookshop at PP-18

An on-site Bookshop with ITU Publications and a collection of ITU/Swiss-branded souvenirs will be conveniently located next to the Cybercafé.

Available titles will include key reference documents in hard-copy versions, such as the Final Acts of previous ITU Conferences (PP14/Basic Texts, WRC 2015, WTSA 2016, WTDC 2017), ITU’s flagship statistical product World Telecom Indicators Database on USB key and the Statistical Yearbook, as well as recently released editions of the SMS4DC CD, handbooks, USB keys of ITU-T and ITU-R Recommendations, and many other titles. Firm orders placed at the Bookshop for any title not readily on-hand will benefit from free shipping from Geneva to your preferred address.

For any last minute requirements such as international power plug adaptors, wireless PC mouse, notepads, USB keys – all ITU-branded, as well as key chains, mugs, pens and Swiss army knives for souvenirs to take back home, the Bookshop will have just what you need.

Prior to the event, feel free to consult our 2018 Publication Catalogue and send any specific pre-orders prior to August 30 to sales@itu.int for pick-up at the on-site Bookshop in Dubai.

For more information on any ITU Publication, please see www.itu.int/publications or write us at sales@itu.int or freel@itu.int.

Media and communication facilities and services

Bona fide media are invited to learn more about the media accreditation/registration process on the ITU PP-18 Media Accreditation webpage.


An online PP-18 Newsroom has also been developed, which hosts a wide range of resources for journalists in all six working languages of ITU, including a growing list of topical backgrounders, photos, videos, infographics, social media links, PP-18 media coverage, and official PP-18 news announcements.

Media facilities at PP-18 will include a dedicated Press Room for ITU accredited media, and the ITU Media Relations Team will be onsite to handle all media inquiries, and to facilitate interviews with key officials of the Conference.

Nomination of Media Focal Point in Delegations

With the increasing media interest in ICTs and in the work of ITU, around 300 local and international ITU-accredited media are expected to attend PP-18.

To facilitate their work, and also to ensure Delegations have the chance to tell their stories about the issues and achievements that their country cares about, Delegations are invited to nominate a Media Focal Point for any press inquiries before or during the event. This Media Focal Point will serve as the contact person for the ITU Media Relations Team, enabling them to get in touch with your delegation quickly to pass on requests for interviews, photos or videos. It is suggested that your delegation’s Media Focal Point be someone on your official delegation who will be in a position to respond quickly should the ITU Media Relations Team need to get in touch – it need not necessarily be the person who would actually be interviewed by journalists, but rather the person who will be charged with coordinating with ITU’s team to ensure you get the chance to get your message across in a timely and efficient manner. The name, mobile number and email of your Delegation’s Media Focal Point should be sent to pressinfo@itu.int with the subject “PP-18 Delegation Media Focal Point” by 1 September 2018.

IT facilities

Information on IT facilities is available here.

Meeting room management & reservations

Meeting rooms within the Conference premises at the DWTC 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-serve basis. During the Conference, the Room Reservation Service will be located in Zaabeel Hall 4, Office 1 of the Conference venue.

Important information:

Meeting facilities at PP-18 are primarily reserved for the work of the Conference and due to the limited number of meeting rooms, and with a view of fairness to all participants the following terms and conditions will apply:

  • The requests will be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis and are restricted to 2 non-consecutive slots of 1.5 hours per day per delegation.
  • The meeting rooms cannot be booked to serve as working space or office suites.
  • When processing the requests, the following order of precedence will apply: 1) Committees of the PP and their working/drafting groups; 2) Member States and Regional Organization; 3) Other Entities. Therefore, please take note that a reservation made in advance could be cancelled and rescheduled as and when necessary according to the load of requests and the nature of the reservations.