Meeting Hotel
San Diego Mission Valley
8757 Rio San Diego Dr, San Diego, CA 92108
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/b65sYmM8N4HGdw9e9
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Contributions and Agendas
The 2024 Fall Members Meeting and Anniversary Events will be in San Diego, California, USA from Monday, November 18th thru Thursday the 21st.
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The sessions are scheduled to take place in person in the PST - Pacific Standard Time (UTC/GMT +8).
Remote attendees: Check your time zone at timeanddate.com here.
Deadlines
- Early Bird Registration: Monday, October 14th
- Hotel Reservation: Friday, October 25, 2024
- Registration Closure: Monday, November 11th
- Contribution Submission: Monday, November 11th
Meeting Registration
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Cannot travel to make the full use of the benefits of meeting in person at the members meeting? A virtual/remote meeting option is available. Please find more information about attending virtually at: November 2024 Fall Remote Participation
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Meeting Registration Details:
The onsite meeting fee includes lunch on the meeting days.
On-site Meeting Fee Details
Early Bird Fees (fees are for those who register BEFORE 17:00 on Monday, October 14, 2024)
$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 14, 2024)
$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
Remote/Virtual Attendance Meeting Fee Details
Please find more information about attending virtually at: November 2024 Fall Remote Participation
Early Bird Fees (fees are for those who register before 17:00 on Monday, October 14, 2024)
$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 14, 2024)
$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 14, 2024: FULL REFUND
Cancellations received after Monday, October 14, 2024: 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.
Hotel Booking Details
San Diego Marriott Mission Valley
8757 Rio San Diego Dr, San Diego, CA 92108
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/b65sYmM8N4HGdw9e9
It is vital for members to book their rooms at the hotel that the Forum has contracted with; failure to do so puts the Forum in financial jeopardy. Hotel Reservation Deadline: Friday, October 25, 2024
Book your sleeping room for Broadband Forum Nov Event
If you need help please email help@broadband-forum.org. Or you may contact the hotel directly by phone at +1 619 692 3800 please be sure to mention the group discount for the Broadband Forum.
Based on availability, the discounted group rate is offered a few days prior (Nov. 12th) and post (June 25th) of the scheduled room block. If you plan to stay late or arrive early, please note that the reservation system will 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.
Sleeping Room Discount Details:
Single King Bed or Two Queen Beds: $175.00 + taxes (currently at 12.7% = $197.23 USD)
This room rate includes:
- In Room Internet Access
- Use of Gym/Fitness Center
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 48 hours prior to arrival will receive a full refund of their deposit.
Reservations canceled after the 48 hours prior to arrival window, will forfeit one-nights room rate tax and fees.
Check-In Time: 16:00 | Check-Out Time: 11:00
Please use the above method to make your reservation at the hotel. Or you may contact the hotel directly by telephone at +1 619 692 3800. 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.
Schedule of Sessions
Sponsorship Opportunities
The 30th Anniversary and Fall Meeting will present some unique Sponsorship opportunities. If you are interested in sponsoring the meeting, meeting wlan, a demo, 30th Anniversary party, t-shirts, polo shirts or another swag item please contact us at help@broadband-forum.org.
By sponsoring our meetings, member companies get their brand in front of our meeting attendees, key industry leaders and contacts encompassing the world’s largest and most influential service providers and broadband ecosystem participants.
- 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.
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.
A foreigner traveling to the United States to conduct temporary business must have a visitor visa (B) unless qualifying for entry under the Visa Waiver Program. Please confirm all information with your country of origin resources.
- Visa Waiver Program Countries List: https://www.dhs.gov/visa-waiver-program-requirements
- The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) is a fully automated, electronic system for screening passengers before they begin travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program. Eligible citizens or nationals from all Visa Waiver Program countries must obtain approval through ESTA prior to traveling to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program. Visa Waiver Program travelers are encouraged to apply for authorization as soon as they begin to plan a trip to the United States.
- Visitor Visa Information: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visitor.html
If you would like a Broadband Forum visa letter please, sign in, download the .pdf and add your personal details to the below Visa Letter form.
Should you have any questions please feel free to contact us at help@broadband-forum.org.
For more information about this event please see and this page.
Questions?
Contact Broadband Forum Meeting Manager Gabrielle Bond at gbond@amsl.com
Tools, access, and contributions information: Contact tools@broadband-forum.org