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Please join us in Bangkok, Thailand for our Q4 2023 Meeting happening December 4 to 8.
Some of us will need Visa's please see the Visa Information below to determine what the right type of visa is for you. The Broadband Forum has applied to be a MICE Industry event, we will update everyone once the outcome is known. MICE event attendees fall under the tourist visa rules: https://www.thaievisa.go.th/tourist-visa
Guide to Thailand E-Visa Application from the Official Website: https://www.thaievisa.go.th/static/English-Manual.pdf
Meeting Location
4 Sukhumvit Road Soi 2
Bangkok 10110, Thailand
To view a map of the hotels location please click HERE.
Meeting Registration
Registration is now OPEN!
Please Log in or Sign up to view and access the meeting registration link.
A virtual/remote meeting option is available but in-person attendance is strongly encouraged. Please find more information about attending virtually at: 2023 Q4 Remote Participation
NOTE: When registering for any Broadband Forum meeting, our system will ask for your full name, company, email address, and meeting fee payment information. For details on how this information is used and stored please see our Privacy Policy.
The onsite meeting fee includes lunch on the meeting days.
Early Bird Fees (fees are for those who register BEFORE 17:00 on Monday, October 30, 2023)
$500.00 USD Full Week - For Principal/Associate Member or Potential Member Guests, full week attendance.
$310.00 USD Single-Day - For Principal/Associate Members or Potential Member Guests, single-day attendance.
$310.00 USD Auditing Members - For Auditing Member onsite attendance to Special (i.e., Keynote, BoF or Social), Plenary, and General Sessions Only
Standard Fees (for those who register AFTER 17:00 on Monday, October 30, 2023)
$750.00 USD Full Week - For Principal/Associate Members or Potential Member Guests, full week attendance.
$465.00 USD Single Day - For Principal/Associate Members or Potential Member Guests, single-day attendance.
$465.00 USD Auditing Members - For Auditing Member onsite attendance to Special (i.e., Keynote, BoF or Social), Plenary, and General Sessions Only
Please find more information about attending virtually at 2023 Q4 Remote Participation
Early Bird Fees (fees are for those who register before 17:00 on Monday, October 30, 2023)
$250.00 USD Full Week - For Principal/Associate Members or Potential Member Guests, full week attendance.
$155.00 USD Auditing Members - For Auditing Member onsite attendance to Special (i.e., Keynote, BoF or Social), Plenary, and General Sessions Only
Standard Fee (for those who register AFTER 17:00 on Monday, October 30, 2023)
$375.00 USD Full Week - For Principal/Associate Members or Potential Member Guests, full week attendance.
$232.50 USD Auditing Members - For Auditing Member onsite attendance to Special (i.e., Keynote, BoF or Social), Plenary, and General Sessions Only
REFUND Policy:
Cancellations received on or before Monday, October 30, 2023: FULL REFUND
Cancellations received after Monday, October 30, 2023: 50% REFUND
Who Can Participate?
All Principal, Regional Operator, and Associate Members are welcome to contribute and attend the meeting.
Auditing Members are welcome to attend the general sessions (e.g. Plenaries, Keynote, BoF, Social, etc.)
Not already a Member?
If you would like to attend this meeting to learn more about becoming involved in the Broadband Forum, or if you are an Auditing Member and would like to investigate the benefits of Principal Membership, please contact Rhonda Heier, Director of Membership Development, at rheier@broadband-forum.org.
Meeting Hotel
4 Sukhumvit Road Soi 2
Bangkok 10110, Thailand
To view a map of the hotels location please click HERE.
If you need additional nights, please book for the nights available and email us at help@broadband-forum.org and we will request a reservation update on your behalf.
Based on availability, the discounted group rate is offered a few days prior (November 28th) and post (December 11th) of the scheduled room block. If you plan to stay late or arrive early, please note that the reservation system may not allow you to book online. Please go ahead and make your reservation for the dates that you find available and then email us at help@broadband-forum.org and we will request a reservation update on your behalf.
Hotel Reservation Deadline: November 17, 2023
Broadband Forum Discounted Room Rate Details:
6,000++ Deluxe Room - Single Person (+service charge 10% (600 THB) +VAT 7% (462 THB) est. total 7,062 THB)
6,500++ THB Deluxe Room - Double Persons (+service charge 10% (650 THB) +VAT 7% (500 THB) est. total 7,650 THB)
Room upgrade options are available for an increased cost.
This room rate includes:
Breakfast at JW Cafe
In-room internet access
Use of the Health Club/Fitness Center
The Breakfast in the JW Cafe is included as a part of your room rate.
Individuals are responsible for all sleeping room charges and reservations must be guaranteed by an individual’s valid credit card at the time of booking.
Reservations canceled prior to 7 days of arrival will receive a full refund of their deposit.
Reservations canceled after the 7 days prior to arrival window, will forfeit one-nights room rate tax and fees.
Check-In Time: 15:00 | Check-Out Time: 12:00
Please use the above method to make your reservation at the hotel. Or you may contact the hotel directly by telephone at +66 2 656 7700 ext. 4110. In order to be honored the discounted room rate, please let them know you are with the Broadband Forum Meeting.
For assistance booking accommodations, please contact us directly at +1.510.492.4022 or via email at help@broadband-forum.org.
NOTE: If reservations are made with a travel agency, the Broadband Forum will not be able to assist in adjusting room rates as the hotel has special agreements with each travel agency. For the Broadband Forum to get involved, you must make your reservations as stated above.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Broadband Forum offers the opportunity for member companies to sponsor our quarterly meetings, and in doing so get their brand and/or latest initiative in front of our meeting attendees – the world’s largest and most influential service providers and broadband ecosystem participants. In addition, we offer a wide variety of complementary sponsorship opportunities, ranging from sponsorship of BASe events to targeted webinars, studies, and white papers.
For a list of benefits given to meeting sponsors, click here.
For more information on other sponsorship opportunities, click here.
Of course, you can always contact us via email at info@broadband-forum.org.
Some of our recent meeting Sponsors have been
Q2 2023 Annual Meeting Sponsors | Q1 2023 Exclusive Meeting Sponsor |
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Q3 2022 Meeting and Social Event Sponsor | Q2 2022 Virtual Meeting Sponsor |
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On-Site/At the Meeting
Meeting Check-In:
Please check-in at the Broadband Forum registration desk in the hotel to receive meeting materials, including information about Work Area meeting room location, meals and breaks, a printed copy of the agenda, and your name badge. The registration desk also serves as a meeting "lost and found" center, and is where Broadband Forum staff may be found for questions and additional information.
Registration desk hours:
Monday: 07:00 - 16:00
Tuesday: 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday: 08:00 - 16:00
Questions?
Hotel and logistics information: Contact Broadband Forum Meeting Manager Gabrielle Bond at gbond@amsl.com +1.510.492.4022
Tools, access, and contributions information: Contact tools@broadband-forum.org
Deadlines:
Early Bird Registration: October 30th
Hotel Reservation: November 17th
Registration Deadline: November 27th
Contributions Submission Deadline: November 27th
Q2 Table of Contents
Contributions and Agendas
Visa Information
Visas cannot be obtained at the border or airport. The average time to obtain a Visa is four (4) weeks, however this will vary depending on location. Please be aware that each country has different requirements as to how to apply for a visa. Please check with your local consulate to get the most accurate information about obtaining a visa for your specific country of residence.
Visa Letter Form
If you would like a Broadband Forum visa letter please add your personal details to the Visa Letter form and email it to help@broadband-forum.org for a signature. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact us at help@broadband-forum.org or by phone at +1.510.492.4022.
Information for Thailand:
- Guide to Thailand E-Visa Application from the Official Website: https://www.thaievisa.go.th/static/English-Manual.pdf
- The US Thai Embassy FAQ is insightful: https://thaiembdc.org/2021/06/14/faqvisa/
What type of Visa will you need:
Here you can determine if you will need a visa and what type: https://www.thaievisa.go.th/
Below we've listed a couple options we think you may arrive at while utilizing the above link. Please be sure to use your best judgment to determine which option is right for you:
If you select Participants of MICE Industry
Tourist (MICE) (TR)
The Broadband Forum has applied to be a MICE Industry event, we will update everyone once the outcome is known.
MICE event attendees fall under the tourist visa rules: https://www.thaievisa.go.th/tourist-visa
Traveling on a business purposes eg. meeting, exhibition:
Non-Immigrant B: https://www.thaievisa.go.th/business-investor-visa
For more information about this event please see and Watch this WIKI page.
(To “Watch” (receive update notifications) for a wiki page, click the Watch button at the top right of the wiki page.)
If you should have any questions, please contact help@broadband-forum.org for assistance.
Schedule of Sessions
Monday, December 4th
- 08:00 - 08:30 Tools Training
08:30 - 11:45 Town Hall Innovation Series (THIS)
Theme: Security
The call for papers is OPEN. Please submit ideas to this@broadband-forum.org.
11:45 - 12:00 Transitional Break
12:00 - 13:00 Welcome and Opening Plenary
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 15:30 Work Area Sessions
15:30 - 16:00 Afternoon Break
16:00 - 18:00 Work Area Sessions
Tuesday, December 5th
08:00 - 10:00 Work Area Sessions
10:00 - 10:30 Morning Break
10:30 - 12:30 Work Area Sessions
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
13:30 - 15:30 Work Area Sessions
15:30 - 16:00 Afternoon Break
16:00 - 18:00 Work Area Sessions
Wednesday, December 6th
08:00 - 10:00 Work Area Sessions
10:00 - 10:30 Morning Break
10:30 - 12:30 Work Area Sessions
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
13:30 - 15:30 Work Area Sessions
15:30 - 16:00 Afternoon Break
16:00 - 18:00 Work Area Sessions
Thursday, December 7th
08:00 - 10:00 Work Area Sessions
10:00 - 10:30 Morning Break
10:30 - 12:30 Work Area Sessions
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
13:30 - 15:30 Work Area Sessions
15:30 - 16:00 Afternoon Break
16:00 - 17:00 Closing Plenary