ITU's 150th Anniversary Celebrations at
United Nations Headquarters, New York,

Celebratory Gala Dinner
"Connecting the World"

Article By: Gerard Mc Keon
Photographes & Video by:
 Rose Billing, Ana Perero,
 Aurora Aquino, Joyce Brooks, Terence Smith
 

The Gala Dinner is the culmination of the day’s events.

The theme
“Connecting the World”
celebrates ITU’s mission to support sustainable development,
 and to promote education through globalized broadband access.

During the Gala Dinner, the inaugural 

ICTs in Sustainable Development Award 

were presented toglobal leaders who promote the use of ICTs towards achieving
the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

Attendees included Heads of State, past and present Leaders of the United Nations,
UN Permanent Representatives, and distinguished business executives.

Hosting  Organization:

 International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

Co-Hosting Organization:

Global Sustainability Foundation ( GSF)

“This year, 2015, marks the 150th anniversary of the International Telecommunication Union. Established in 1865, ITU has reaffirmed its reputation worldwide as one of the most resilient and relevant organizations and continues its work as the specialized agency of the United Nations, and its oldest member, dealing with state of- the-art telecommunications and information and communication technologies.

The remarkable history of ITU exemplifies its stellar role in connecting the world to the most advanced and innovative means of communication, from the days of the telegraph to the Internet and mobile broadband, which now allows us to be in touch anytime, anywhere with friends, family, colleagues and even things.

As we celebrate our 150th anniversary, we look back with pride at our accomplishments. And we look forward to the future as we respond to the rapid changes
 in the global ICT environment.

The digital revolution has transformed the world. The global economy is now driven by ICTs – technologies which pervade every aspect of our lives. ICTs are also the catalysts for shaping the post-2015 development agenda and achieving our goals for sustainable development. The next steps will be further evolution with far greater efficiencies and affordability allowing more people to access the benefits of ICTs.

I wish you a very productive 150th anniversary in 2015.”

Houlin Zhao, ITU Secretary General,
ITU 150th Anniversary Gala, United Nations, NYC

Ms. Sheri Yan, Founder & CEO of Global Sustainability Foundation
ITU 150th Anniversary Gala, United Nations, NYC

Dr. Ruiyan Wang, Founder and Chairman of the China STEM Education Foundation
ITU 150th Anniversary Gala, United Nations, NYC

Montel Williams - ITU 150th Anniversary Gala, United Nations, NYC

Jean-Victor Nkolo- Spokesperson for the President of the 69th Session
 of the UN General Assembly  - ITU 150th Anniversary Gala, United Nations, NYC

Christie Peng - Vice President-Qhwx Cultural & Media
 ITU 150 Anniversary Gala, UN, NYC

Diego Molano Vega, Minister of Information Technology & Communications,
Colombia (2010-2015)  - ITU 150th Anniversary Gala, United Nations, NYC

 Mr. Houlin Zhao, Secretary General of  ITU
H.E. Tabare Vazquez, President of Uruguay
María Auxiliadora Delgado de Vázquez.

Ms. Irena Bokova, Director General of UNESCO

Ian Hutchinson, Vice- Chairman, Global Sustainability Foundation

  Tara Fowler, Montel Williams

H. E.Tabare Vazquez, President of Uruguay
María Auxiliadora Delgado de Vázquez.

 H.E. Prayut Chan-o-cha Prime Minister of The Kingdom of Thailand

H.E. the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Uruguay, Rodolfo Nin Novoa ,
 and his wife, Patricia Damiani.

Jane Munga, Lucie Gaingo, Astrou Fall

Bill Walsh, CEO/Founder of Power Team International,
Aurora Aquino and Gerard Mc Keon, Special Adviser, Public Affairs,
Global Sustainability Foundation

Shantra Kumari, Special Adviser Events, Global Sustainability Foundation
 Global M&A Networks, Alan Cummings.

Aurora C. Aquino, Ambassador/Spokewoman
Barinu Institute Economic Development,
H.E. Mrs. Nguyen Phuong Ambassador and Permanent Representative of 
Viet Nam to The United Nations,
Joyce Brooks, Editor  & Chief, Black Tie International Magazine

Govind Sahu, Aurora Aquino, Gerard Mc Keon, Ana Perero, Joyce Brooks,
 Terence Smith, Richard Carey.

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