FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

U.S. Contact: Lisa Reyes
Phone: +1-312-559-3325
E-Mail: lreyes@iec.org

U.S. Contact: Katie Post
Phone: +1-312-559-3658
E-Mail: kpost@iec.org

The IEC opened with record-breaking pre-registration numbers and thousands of additional registrations on site with attendees from more than 100 countries, more than 100 carrier and content provider companies, and nearly 100 exhibiting companies this week at the Brussels Expo

BRUSSELS - 1 October 2008 - The International Engineering Consortium (IEC) today announced that registration remains open for ICT (information and communications technologies) professionals today and tomorrow at the Broadband World Forum Europe 2008 at the Brussels Expo (Hall 10). Belgacom's 35th Annual ICT Symposium also takes place this week as a co-located event.

"We've certainly delivered the broadband promise here at the Broadband World Forum Europe 2008," commented IEC President John Janowiak. "We opened on Monday with record-breaking pre-registration numbers, and with the opening of the exhibition yesterday, thousands of additional industry professionals swarmed the floor - I am pleased we can provide the setting where professionals can hear about and see the latest advances in information and communications technologies."

Both the world-class educational program and technology exhibition continue today and tomorrow.

Featured event highlights remaining for general attendees (with the Exhibits PLUS pass) include: a keynote address by Telefónica S.A. Chief Operating Officer Julio Linares Lopez; a plenary panel entitled, "The Impact of IDTV on the Broadband Community," led by Belgacom Vice President of Integrated Media Unit and CEO Belgacom Skynet, for Belgacom TV, Jean-Charles De Keyser; evening networking reception on the exhibition floor; technology theater presentations on the exhibition floor and more.

"In an industry where attendance at tradeshows seems to be falling, indications are that this show is bucking the trends," commented Attendee David Nunes, Connect-World.

Belgacom serves as the official host sponsor and BT, France Telecom-Orange, Telecom Italia, and Telefónica S.A. serve as service provider sponsors.

Nearly 200 press and analysts have registered to cover the Broadband World Forum Europe 2008 and all accredited members of the media may still attend with a complimentary, full-conference pass.

The IEC welcomes all industry professionals to register today and tomorrow at the Brussels Expo in Hall 10.

Visit http://www.iec.org/events/2008/bbwf/ or contact Lisa Reyes at lreyes@iec.org or +1-312-559-3325.

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