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The 2025 Spring Broadband Forum

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!


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Meeting Hotel

San Diego Marriott Mission Valley

8757 Rio San Diego Dr, San Diego, CA 92108

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/b65sYmM8N4HGdw9e9

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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.

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: 07:30 - 16:00

    • Tuesday: 07:30 - 16:00

    • Wednesday: 07:30 - 16:00

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Local Information

Airport:

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Train:

Amtrak: https://www.pacificsurfliner.com/destinations/san-diego-santa-fe-depot/

Getting to Hotel:

General Travel Information:

United States of America (USA)A / B120 V60 Hz
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Schedule of Sessions

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titleMonday, November 18th
  • 08:00 - 08:30 Tools Training 
  • 08:45 - 12:30 Town Hall Innovation Session
  • 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
  • 14:00 - 15:00 Welcome and Opening Plenary

  • 15:00 - 16:00 Work Area Sessions

  • 16:00 - 16:30 Afternoon Break

  • 16:30 - 18:00 Work Area Sessions

  • 18:00 - 19:00 Welcome Anniversary Drinks
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titleTuesday, November 19th

  • 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

  • 19:00 - 22:00 Anniversary Celebration
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titleWednesday, November 20th

  • 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
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titleThursday, November 21st

  • 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

Meeting Hotel

Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers

20号, Nathan Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

Telephone Number +852 2369 1111

View Location via Google Maps

Deadlines

  • Early Bird Registration: Monday,
October 14th
  • February 3rd
  • Hotel Reservation: Friday,
October 25, 2024
  • February 21st
  • Registration Closure: Monday,
November 11th
  • March 3rd
  • Contribution Submission: Monday,
November 11th

Questions? 

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

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

  • March 3rd

Meeting Registration

Register for the meeting today!

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Meeting Registration

It is now past the deadline.  If you wish to register for the meeting please use the below link and email help@broadband-forum.org to be given access to the relevant meeting details.

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Please Log in or Sign up to view and access the meeting registration link. 

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: 2025 Spring 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.

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Meeting Registration Details:

The onsite meeting fee includes lunch on the meeting days.  Breakfast at this location is included in the sleeping room rate.

On-site Meeting Fee Details

    • Early Bird Fees (fees are for those who register BEFORE 17:00 on Monday,

October 14, 2024

    • February 3rd)

      • $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

    • February 3rd)

      • $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: 2025 Spring Remote Participation

    • Early Bird Fees (fees are for those who register before 17:00 on Monday,

October 14, 2024

    • February 3rd)

      • $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

    • February 3rd)

      • $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

    • March 3rd, 2024: FULL REFUND

    • Cancellations received after Monday,

October 14

    • March 3rd, 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.




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Hotel Booking Details

San Diego Marriott Mission Valley

8757 Rio San Diego Dr, San Diego, CA 92108

Schedule of Sessions

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titleTuesday, March 11th
  • 08:00 - 08:30 Tools Training 
  • 08:30 - 12:45 Town Hall Innovation Session
  • 12:45 - 13:45 Lunch
  • 13:45 - 14:45 Welcome and Opening Plenary

  • 14:45 - 15:45 Work Area Sessions

  • 15:45 - 16:00 Afternoon Break

  • 16:00 - 17:30 Work Area Sessions


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titleWednesday, March 12th

  • 08:00 - 10:00 Work Area Sessions

  • 10:00 - 10:15 Morning Break

  • 10:15 - 12:15 Work Area Sessions

  • 12:15 - 13:15 Lunch

  • 13:15 - 15:15 Work Area Sessions

  • 15:15 - 15:30 Afternoon Break

  • 15:30 - 17:30 Work Area Sessions

  • 18:00 Offsite Social Event - TBC


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titleThursday, March 13th

  • 08:00 - 10:00 Work Area Sessions

  • 10:00 - 10:15 Morning Break

  • 10:15 - 12:15 Work Area Sessions

  • 12:15 - 13:15 Lunch

  • 13:15 - 15:15 Work Area Sessions

  • 15:15 - 15:30 Afternoon Break

  • 15:30 - 17:30 Work Area Sessions


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titleFriday, March 14th

  • 08:00 - 10:00 Work Area Sessions

  • 10:00 - 10:15 Morning Break

  • 10:15 - 12:15 Work Area Sessions

  • 12:15 - 13:15 Lunch

  • 13:15 - 15:15 Work Area Sessions
  • 15:15 - 15:30 Afternoon Break
  • 15:30 - 16:30 Closing Plenary

Questions? 

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

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




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Hotel Booking Details

Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers

20号, Nathan Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

Telephone Number +852 2369 1111

View Location via Google Maps

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

It's now past the deadline. There are limited rooms available on our room block. If you should need assistance please send a request for your reservation to help@broadband-forum.org

 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 (Nov. 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.



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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. 


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.

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Should you have any questions please feel free to contact us at help@broadband-forum.org.

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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.

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: 07:30 - 16:00

    • Tuesday: 07:30 - 16:00

    • Wednesday: 07:30 - 16:00




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Local Information

Airport:

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Train:

Amtrak: https://www.pacificsurfliner.com/destinations/san-diego-santa-fe-depot/

Getting to Hotel:

General Travel Information:

United States of America (USA)A / B120 V60 Hz



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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.