Interested in sponsoring a Broadband Forum meeting?
The Broadband Forum offers the chance for companies and industry partners to sponsor our quarterly meetings. This is a branding opportunity to highlight your company to our meeting attendees and the Broadband industry. The Broadband Forum is comprised of Service Providers, Vendors and industry influencers of all sizes, from all around the world. The Broadband Forum holds 3 meetings a year, rotating around the globe - basing one meeting per year in the Americas, Asia or Europe. Each meeting addresses these areas over a four-day or five-day period:
- Current industry "hot" topics of the day, with "Birds of a Feather" panel speakers and/or a Keynote addresses
- Technical Committee Work Area (WA) sessions in parallel tracks that bring together all of the contributions submitted over the last quarter, grouped by Project Stream topics
- A meeting of and report from the Service Provider Action council, and other ancillary groups such as Software Advisory Group, etc.
- Hosted networking opportunities throughout the week
At each of these meetings, we warmly welcome potential participant guests to evaluate the generous value the Broadband Forum provides to their business objectives. If you are interested being a guest an upcoming meeting, please contact us by emailing info@broadband-forum.org.
For more information on other sponsorship opportunities, including BASe, webinars, studies, and white papers, click here.
Of course, you can always contact us via email at info@broadband-forum.org.
Face to Face Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities
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| title | Exclusive Face to Face Meeting Sponsor |
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| - Request for meeting location are given strong consideration
- First right of refusal for other sponsoring opportunities (WLAN, Networking, Demo - at regular sponsoring costs) for the relevant quarterly meeting
- Technology demonstration which will be advertised by the Forum to all attendees, but not endorsed (Guidelines listed below must be followed.)
- 5 guest passes for non-member meeting attendance Guidelines for acceptance of free passes to be provided by Staff.
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| title | Exclusive Virtual Meeting Sponsorship |
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| Benefits | In light of the global impact caused by Covid-19, as a courtesy to our Members and Observers, we have waived the usual meeting fee. The registration and attendance has been strong for the Virtual Quarterly meetings and we are anticipating a larger than usual number of Member and guest attendees. This provides a unique opportunity to showcase your company’s support of the work of the Broadband Forum and this virtual meeting. Below is a Virtual Sponsorship package, which will be offered as an exclusive opportunity at a price of $5,000 USD for the Virtual Sponsorship package or $10,000 USD to also include a Technology Demonstration (via live or pre-recorded video). If your company is interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact staff at info@broadband-forum.org.- Speaking opportunities include:
- An invitation to sponsor company senior executive to welcome the attendees with a company introduction (delivered via live or pre-recorded video) during Opening Plenary (Not to exceed 15 minutes)**
- Suggesting subjects and inviting speakers for the meeting special sessions, such as: a Keynote or Birds of a Feather session. Subjects and speakers are approved and overseen by Staff**
- Video Featured during the a Plenary, posted to Broadband Forum sites and Social Media pages (video provided by sponsor)**
- Your corporate logo displayed throughout the meeting information leading up-to and for the duration of meeting:
- The Forum meeting web and wiki pages such as general informational, agendas, etc.
- Transition "Thank You" slides used during special sessions
- Physical signage placed in the room during the Opening and Closing Plenary Presentations
- Recognition slides
- during the Opening and Closing Plenary Presentations
- Signage placed throughout the meeting space e.g. at the meeting registration desk and in break areas (at the discretion of Forum & Hotel Staff**)
- Opportunity to place one (1) sponsor company produced banner (roll up) at meeting registration desk (Content must be pre-approved by the Staff and must comply with anti-trust guidelines**)
- Opportunity to have branded giveaways at the meeting, to be distributed at the registration desk (Content must be pre-approved by the Staff and comply with anti-trust guidelines**)
- Printed on the hard copy meeting agenda and other meeting materials
- Permanent record of your sponsorship listed on the
- Communication recognition opportunities available:
- Verbal recognition given by the Chairman or Staff during the Opening and Closing Plenary Presentations
- Social media posts on the Broadband Forum LinkedIn and Twitter accounts
- Pre-Event email (distribution to more than 10,000 contacts)
- Verbal recognition during special sessions
- Written recognition (with logo if feasible) in the BBFs quarterly meeting report and newsletter, which are uploaded to the BBF sites and distribution to more than 10,000 contacts
**Restrictions: All of the above benefits will be pre-approved by the Staff or Board Officer as they must be respectful of and abide by the BBF Antitrust Guidelines: https://www.broadband-forum.org/about-bbf/how-we-work/policies-procedures/the-broadband-forum-antitrust-guidelines |
Technology demonstration delivered (via live or pre-recorded video) with live Q&A Sessions. This will be advertised by the Forum to all attendees, but not endorsed. Guidelines listed below and must be followed: - The technology demonstration has to comply with Forum anti-trust policies
- The technology demonstration has to be open to all
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meeting attendeesThe Demonstration center needs to be convenient in relation to the meeting logistics so as not to disrupt regular Forum business (logistics will be closely coordinated between the sponsor and the Staff)All costs of the demonstration will be borne by the sponsorThe demonstration is primarily an educational event for the Forum meeting attendeesThe demonstration may not include an extensive promotion of technical proposals currently being made by the sponsor to the Broadband ForumThe demonstration cannot be a 'product pitch' with mentions of market share, pricing, contract terms and so onThe demonstration proposal will be reviewed and vetted by the Technical Oversight Committee for content, with final approval by the Board of DirectorsThe demonstration will be reviewed by the Staff, or another Board Officer, prior to being open to all meeting attendees, to ensure compliance with all policies |
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| title | Virtual Networking Event Sponsorship |
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| Benefits | Your logo and sponsorship announcement on the Forum's website home pageVerbal recognition given by the Chairman or CEO during the Opening and Closing Plenary PresentationsYour corporate logo added to the hard copy meeting agenda, as well as the electronic agenda located on the Forum websitePermanent record of your sponsorship listed on the BBF websiteOpportunity to have branded giveaways at , distributed at the event, giveaway must be pre-approved by the CEO and comply with anti-trust guidelinesInvitation given to senior executive to attend and formally welcome the attendees (not to exceed five minutes)Four (4) guest passes (per $10,000) given to sponsor company to invite non-member guests to attend the networking event only*Some events may require a co-payment from attendees. In this instance, sponsor will receive 3 free passes for sponsor company members to attend the event**Note: Guidelines for acceptance of free passes to be provided by the CEO. |
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| title | Exclusive Face to Face Meeting Sponsor |
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| Benefits | Speaking opportunities include an invitation to sponsor company senior executive to welcome the with a company introduction during Opening Plenary (Not to exceed twenty minutes - content to be pre-approved by the CEO and must comply with anti-trust guidelines)Opportunity to suggest subjects and invite speakers for the meeting keynote and any possible Birds of a Feather sessions. Subjects and speakers are chosen, approved and overseen by the CEOAnnouncement and recognition in the BBFs quarterly meeting report, which is uploaded to the BBF contribution siteYour corporate logo displayed on signage placed throughout the meeting (at the meeting registration desk and in member break areas) displayed for the duration of meetingYour logo and sponsorship announcement on the Forum's website home pageVerbal recognition given by the Chairman or CEO during the Opening and Closing Plenary PresentationsSignage with your logo placed during the Opening and Closing Plenary PresentationsYour corporate logo added to the hard copy meeting agenda, as well as the electronic agenda located on the Forum websitePermanent record of your sponsorship listed on the BBF websiteOpportunity to place one (1) company produced banner (roll up) at meeting registration desk to be displayed for the duration of meeting with your corporate logo (Content must be pre-approved by the CEO and must comply with anti-trust guidelines)First right of refusal for other sponsoring opportunities (WLAN and networking event - at regular sponsoring costs) for the relevant quarterly meetingOpportunity to have branded giveaways at the meeting, to be distributed at the registration desk (Content must be pre-approved by the CEO and comply with anti-trust guidelines)- Technology demonstration at premises but separate from the Forum meeting
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premises Guidelines listed below and must be followed.)- rental organization and cost are driven by Sponsor)
- The demonstration premises
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Technology demonstration will be advertised by the Forum to all attendees, but not endorsedLocation requests will be consideredExclusive meeting sponsor given 5 guest passes for non-members for meeting attendance **Note: Guidelines for acceptance of free passes to be provided by CEO. | Requirements / processes for technology demonstrations | - The technology demonstration has to comply with Forum anti-trust policies
- The technology demonstration has to be open to all meeting attendees
- The Demonstration center
- needs to be convenient to the meeting logistics so as not to disrupt regular Forum business at the meeting (logistics will be closely coordinated between the sponsor and the Staff)
- All costs of the demonstration will be borne by the sponsor
- The demonstration may not include an extensive promotion of technical proposals currently being made by the sponsor to the Broadband Forum
- The demonstration is primarily an educational event for the Forum meeting attendees
- The demonstration cannot be a 'product pitch' with mentions of market share, pricing, contract terms and so on
- The demonstration proposal will be reviewed and vetted by the Technical Oversight Committee for content, with final approval by the Board of Directors
- The demonstration will be reviewed by the Staff, or another Board Officer, prior to being open to all meeting attendees, to ensure compliance with all policies
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| title | Broadband Forum Quarterly Meeting Sponsorship - No Exclusivity GuaranteedSponsor |
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| Similar to Exclusive Meeting Sponsorship above, except no exclusivity and: - Opening Plenary welcome speech is limited to 5 minutes
- No company produced banner (roll-up) is allowed
- No formal opportunity to suggest subjects and speakers for keynote or BoFNo first right of refusal on other sponsoring opportunities at the meeting
- No technology demonstration is allowed
Additionally: - Three Non-exclusive meeting sponsor is given 3 guest passes for non-members for meeting attendance*
*Note: - to attend the meeting *Guidelines for acceptance of free passes to be provided by
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| title | Networking/Social Event /Member Reception Sponsor Levels |
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| - Your corporate logo and sponsorship announcement on the Forum's website home pagedisplayed throughout the online meeting information leading up-to and for the duration of meeting
- Pre-Event emails (distribution to more than 10,000 contacts)
- Verbal recognition given by the Chairman or CEO Staff during the Opening and Closing Plenary Presentations
- Permanent record of your sponsorship listed on the BBF site and within the quarterly newsletter
- Your corporate logo added to the hard copy meeting agenda, as well as the electronic agenda located on the Forum websitePermanent record of your sponsorship listed on the BBF websitemeeting agendas
- Social media posts on the Broadband Forum LinkedIn and Twitter accounts
- Signage placed throughout the event-space (at the discretion of Forum & location Staff**)
- Opportunity to have branded giveaways at meeting, distributed at the event, giveaway must be pre-approved by the CEO Staff and comply with anti-trust guidelines**
- Opportunity to place one (1) sponsor company produced banner (roll up) must be pre-approved by the Staff and comply with anti-trust guidelines**
- Invitation given to senior executive to attend and formally welcome the attendees (not to exceed five minutes)**
- Four (4) guest passes (per $10,000) given to sponsor company to invite non-member guests to attend the networking event only *Guidelines for acceptance of free passes to be provided by Staff.*
- Some events may require a co-payment from attendees. In this instance, sponsor will receive 3 free passes for sponsor company members to attend the event
- Suggestion for type of event (e.g. trivia, ice cream social, happy hour, music, simple social, "speed dating" socialization, etc.) or event service provider**
**NoteRestrictions: Guidelines for acceptance of free passes to be provided by the CEO.All of the above benefits will be pre-approved by the Staff or Board Officer as they must be respectful of and abide by the BBF Antitrust Guidelines: https://www.broadband-forum.org/about-bbf/how-we-work/policies-procedures/the-broadband-forum-antitrust-guidelines | |
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| title | Other Sponsorship Opportunities |
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Elevate Your Global Broadband Leadership by sponsoring the Broadband Forum in a different way, such as: | Examples- WLAN Sponsor at a Quarterly Face to Face meeting
- Swag such as: T-shirt, Lanyard, Posters, Books, etc.
- Marketing Report or Whitepaper
- Industry Survey
- Webinar
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