The 2025 Spring Broadband Forum Members

Meeting will be held in Hong Kong from:

Tuesday, March 11 to Friday, March 14th

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If you should have any questions, please contact help@broadband-forum.org for assistance.

Thank you to our Spring Meeting & Social Event Sponsor!

PLEASE NOTE: 2025 Work Areas Updates

During our Fall 2024 meeting, we introduced new work areas aligned with our vision and mission.  The draft missions and scopes for these areas are now available: 2025 Work Areas.

These will shape the agenda for the 2025 Spring meeting, with final reviews and ratification's during the event.  The agenda is currently in development and subject to change.

Ongoing projects and calls will continue as planned to ensure no disruptions.

Schedule of Sessions

Wednesday, March 12th

• 09:00 - 10:30 Work Area Sessions

• 10:30 - 11:00 Morning Break

• 11:00 - 12:30 Work Area Sessions

• 12:30 - 13:30 Lunch

• 13:30 - 15:00 Work Area Sessions

• 15:00 - 15:30 Afternoon Break

• 15:30 - 17:00 Work Area Sessions

• 17:30 Dinner and Offsite Social Event * SPONSORED BY * 
  

Meeting Location

Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers

20 Nathan Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

Telephone Number +852 2369 1111

View Location via Google Maps

Deadlines

• Hotel Reservation: Friday, February 21st
• Registration Closure: Monday, March 3rd
• Contribution Submission: Monday, March 3rd

Table of Contents

Contributions and Agendas

Questions? 

Contact Broadband Forum Meeting Manager Gabrielle Bond at gbond@amsl.com

Tools, access, and contributions information: Contact tools@broadband-forum.org

Sponsorship Opportunities

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.

Hotel Booking Details

Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers

20 Nathan Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

Telephone Number +852 2369 1111

View Location via Google Maps

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, February 21, 2025

Please Note: ANY CANCELLATION OR AMENDMENT IS REQUIRED ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 24, 2025 (updated)

Sleeping rooms are currently available from March 11th thru March 17th. 

Please go ahead and make your reservation for the dates that you find available (even if it's only for one night) and then email RES.HongKong@sheraton.com and copy help@broadband-forum.org, requesting the additional dates.  Please know it's not guaranteed that you will receive the discounted rate for the additional nights.  

Please know it's not guaranteed that you will receive the discounted rate for all nights. 

For a room reservation cancellation or amendment, please contact 852 23691111 or RES.HongKong@sheraton.com and copy help@broadband-forum.org.  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 and post 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 RES.HongKong@sheraton.com and copy help@broadband-forum.org, requesting the additional dates.  Please know it's not guaranteed that you will receive the discounted rate for the additional nights.

Sleeping Room Discount Details:

• Single Occupancy with One King Bed or Two Twin Beds: HK$1,550 + taxes and service charges (currently at 3% and 10% = HK$1,751.50) 

• This room rate includes:

  • In Room Internet Access
  • Breakfast

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 Friday, February 21st will receive a full refund of their deposit. 

  • For reservations canceled after Friday, February 21st a cancellation charge of entire period will be applied

  • Check-In Time: 15:00 | Check-Out Time: NOON

Please use the above method to make your reservation at the hotel.

For assistance booking accommodations, please email RES.HongKong@sheraton.com and copy 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.

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 person permitted to enter the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (“HKSAR”) as a visitor may generally engage in the following business-related activities:

• concluding contracts or submitting tenders;
• examining or supervising the installation/packaging of goods or equipment;
• participating in exhibitions or trade fairs (except selling goods or supplying services direct to the general public, or constructing exhibition booths);
• settling compensation or other civil proceedings;
• participating in product orientation; and
• attending short-term seminars or other business meetings.

Taken from: https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/permissible-activities.html

• Visa and Permit Requirements: https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/visit-transit/visit-visa-entry-permit.html
  
  • Visitors are required to have adequate funds to cover the duration of their stay without working
  • To hold onward or return tickets
  • Visitors are not allowed by law to take up employment (paid or unpaid), to establish or join in any business, or to enter school as a student
  • You may apply for the appropriate visa or entry permit from the nearest Chinese diplomatic and consular mission: https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/zwjg/zglsg/2491_665346/
• Visa Entry Permits: https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/index.html#tab_f_1
• Travel Documents: https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/travel_document/index.html
• Apply Now: https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/hksar_travel_pass.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.

On-Site/At the Meeting

The sessions are scheduled to take place in person in
 HKT - Hong Kong Time (UTC/GMT +8). 

Check your time zone at timeanddate.com

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: 07:30 - 16:00

  • Tuesday: 07:30 - 16:00

  • Wednesday: 07:30 - 16:00