Deadline: May 2, 2017
WSIS is inviting you to picture how Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) is playing an enabling role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Participate in building a collage of ICT for Sustainable Development photographs from around the world. Send photos of your projects, people, and organizations that are leveraging the power of ICTs to make difference. The contest runs from March 2 to May 2, 2017.
The World Summit on the Information Society Forum (WSIS) 2017 represents the world’s largest annual gathering of the ‘ICT for development’ community. The annual WSIS Forum is a global multi-stakeholder platform facilitating the implementation of the WSIS Action Lines for advancing sustainable development. The Forum provides an opportunity for information exchange, knowledge creation and sharing of best practices, while identifying emerging trends and fostering partnerships, taking into account the evolving Information and Knowledge Societies.
The WSIS Forum is constantly evolving and strengthening the alignment between the WSIS Action Lines and the Sustainable Development Goals. The Forum will serve as a key platform for discussing the role of ICTs as a means of implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals and targets, with due regard to the global mechanism for follow-up and review of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Awards
- Three winning entries will be awarded. Each of the three (3) winners will receive prizes: for the winning photo, and for the first two runner-up photos. The winners will receive the prizes during the WSIS Forum 2017 (12-16 June 2017);
- The three winning entries in the WSIS photo contest will be invited to participate in ITU’s #ICT4SDG campaign which highlights the many ways ICTs are contributing in addressing all the SDGs. A dedicated poster and other campaign materials highlighting their work will be created and shared within ITU and its stakeholders and the winner will have full use of all the material created.
Travel and Visa
- Winners must hold a valid passport for the duration of the travel and will be requested to supply a copy of their passport for prize arrangements;
- The Organizer shall not be responsible for the travel and accommodation arrangements and costs, as well as daily subsistence allowance for the winners for the purpose of attending WSIS Forum 2017. Upon notification that a winner is invited to WSIS Forum 2017, acceptance must be confirmed within one week by the winner. If confirmation is not received within the aforementioned period, the Organizer reserves the right to withdraw its invitation, by notifying the winner accordingly. Winners who do not attend WSIS Forum 2017 will be disqualified and not be considered for the Prizes.
Eligibility
- The Contest is open to all WSIS stakeholders older than 18 years of age at the time of entry;
- All entries must be submitted in English;
- Photos should neither violate the rights of a third party, nor contain offensive content;
- Photos should have a capture resolution of at least 1600×1200 pixels;
- Photos cannot be larger than 7MB.
Application Process
- Interested applicants can proceed to submit their entries at the contest website;
- The Contest shall consider only those submissions that fulfil the following requirements:
- A maximum of 5 entries may be submitted by a photographer;
- To enter the contest – all entries must include the official entry form available on the WSIS Forum website;
- Photos must be submitted with a title, date shot, location, and caption (maximum 100 words);
- Entries will only be accepted in digital format and must not be digitally enhanced or manipulated in any way;
- Image files should be 7 megabytes or smaller, must be in .jpg format, and must have a capture resolution of 1600×1200 pixels;
- Photos should neither violate the rights of a third party, nor contain offensive content;
- Images must not be watermarked;
- Photos that have won awards in other photographic contests will not be considered;
- Photos that have been published earlier will not be considered;
- Photos must be sent by 23:59 Midnight (Europe Central Time) of 28 April 2017;
- The organizers have the right to exclude photos if they do not conform to the above conditions.
For more information, visit WSIS Forum Photo Contest.
