Registration Open for the Spring Members Meeting Click HERE to Register
The 2025 Spring Broadband Forum Members
Meeting will be held in Hong Kong from:
Tuesday, March 11 to Friday, March 14th
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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Thank you to our Fall Meeting & Anniversary Sponsor!
The 2024 Fall Members Meeting and Anniversary Events will be in San Diego, California, USA from Monday, November 18th thru Thursday the 21st.(To “Watch” (receive update notifications) for a wiki page, click the button
button at the top right of the wiki page.)
If you should have any questions, please contact help@broadband-forum.org for assistance.
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
Local Information
Airport:
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Train:
Amtrak: https://www.pacificsurfliner.com/destinations/san-diego-santa-fe-depot/
Getting to Hotel:
- Distance to the hotel is about 8 to 10 miles depending on driving route and it should take between 15 to 20 minutes.
- Transit from Airport to hotel:
General Travel Information:
- Public Transportation
- https://www.san.org/to-from/Public-Transportation
Subway Stations closest to the Hotel:
Rio Vista Trolley Station - MTS Green Line Stop #75053
Fenton Parkway Station - MTS Green Line Stop #75055
Electricity Connections: https://www.worldstandards.eu/electricity/plug-voltage-by-country/
- Things to do:
- Restaurants:
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.
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Deadlines
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
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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.
Meeting Registration
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.
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
Expand title Early Bird Fees (fees are for those who register BEFORE 17:00 on Monday,
February 10th) $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,
February 10th)
$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
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Fees (fees are for those who register before 17:00 on Monday,
February 10th) $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,
February 10th)
$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,
March 3rd, 2024: FULL REFUND
Cancellations received after Monday,
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.
Hotel Booking Details
San Diego Marriott Mission Valley
8757 Rio San Diego Dr, San Diego, CA 92108
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/b65sYmM8N4HGdw9e9Sheraton 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,
October 25, 2024February 21, 2025
Please Note: ANY CANCELLATION OR AMENDMENT IS REQUIRED ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 24, 2025 (updated)
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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
. Or you may contact the hotel directly by phone at +1 619 692 3800 please, 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
(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 atRES.HongKong@sheraton.com and copy help@broadband-forum.org
and we will request a reservation update on your behalf, 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
. 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 atemail 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.
- 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.
- 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
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.
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
Local Information
Airport:
Hong Kong International Airport HKG (aka Chek Lap Kok Airport)
Getting to Hotel:
- Distance to the hotel is about 22 miles depending on driving route and it should take about 30 minutes.
- To and From Airport: https://www.hongkongairport.com/en/transport/to-from-airport/
- Map of Airport: https://www.hongkongairport.com/en/map/
General Travel Information:
- The three main areas of Hong Kong are: Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories. The Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers is located on Kowloon in the Tsim Sha Tsui area. According to google: Tsim Sha Tsui is a shopping and nightlife district in Kowloon. Casual eateries and eclectic local shops are packed along neon-lit Nathan Road, while luxury malls line nearby Canton Road. The Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade, on Victoria Harbour, is a popular spot to appreciate Hong Kong's skyline views, while mainstream concerts and musicals are performed at the Hong Kong Cultural Center.
- https://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/TravelAdvice-g294217-Hong_Kong.html#get_around
- https://www.discoverhongkong.com/us/plan/traveller-info/getting-around.html
- Airport Express MTR: https://www.mtr.com.hk/en/customer/tourist/index.html
- Location of Airport Express Station on Kowloon:
- It's suggested to down load the MTR mobile app ahead of your travel: https://www.mtr.com.hk/mtrmobile/en/
- Public Transportation
- The HKe App may be a useful tool: https://www.hkemobility.gov.hk/
- Light Rail & Bus Services
- General Info: https://www.mtr.com.hk/en/customer/services/lt_bus_index.html
- Trip Planner: https://www.mtr.com.hk/en/customer/jp/index.php
- Taxi's
- Hong Kong taxis are color-coded according to their operating areas.
- https://www.hongkongairport.com/en/transport/to-from-airport/taxis.page (The hotel is in the Tsim Sha Tsui, area.)
Electricity Connections:
- Things to do:
- Restaurants:
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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.