 Welcome to ITU Telecom World 2018 here in Dubang, South Africa. The ICT event, where ministers, regulators, international organizations, media, academia, CEOs of big industry names and tech SMEs alike come together in one place. I'm pleased that ITU Telecom World is now back in South Africa. 20 years after ITU organized ITU Africa Telecom 1998 in Johannesburg. For the next four days, we will be exploring innovation for smart digital transformation from the innovative solutions, services, and projects in the exhibition to the forum debates on the technologies, policies, and strategies driving our digital future. And the ITU Telecom World Awards recognizing the most innovative tech initiatives with social impact. I welcome you to explore all the elements of this event and the potential for partnership, knowledge exchange, and growth it offers. And look forward to an exciting and productive week in Dubang.