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Please join us in Bangkok, Thailand for our Q4 2023 Meeting happening December 4 to 8. 


Please book  your room TODAY, the Hotel Reservation Deadline is this Friday, November 17th.

Unfortunately we've seen no movement with our application to become a MICE Industry event.  We are now past the 4 week average processing time for a Visa. Our advise is to look into what type of Visa you will need, if any, THIS WEEK.  For those in need of a business visa the hotel is acting as our host company.  Please see the Visa Information below.

A preview of the Detailed Agenda is available.


Deadlines:

  • Early Bird Registration: October 30th

  • Hotel Reservation: November 17th

  • Registration Deadline: November 27th

  • Contributions Submission Deadline: November 27th

Meeting Location


JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok

4 Sukhumvit Road Soi 2

Bangkok 10110, Thailand

To view a map of the hotels location please click HERE.

Meeting Registration


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Cannot travel to make the full use of the benefits of meeting in person at the quarterly meeting?  A virtual/remote meeting option is available. Please find more information about attending virtually at: 2023 Q4 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.

The onsite meeting fee includes lunch on the meeting days.

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titleONSITE Meeting Fee:
  • Early Bird Fees (fees are for those who register BEFORE 17:00 on Monday, October 30, 2023)

    • $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 30, 2023)

    • $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


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Please find more information about attending virtually at 2023 Q4 Remote Participation

  • Early Bird Fees (fees are for those who register before 17:00 on Monday, October 30, 2023)

    • $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 30, 2023)

    • $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 30, 2023: FULL REFUND

    • Cancellations received after Monday, October 30, 2023: 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.

Meeting Hotel

JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok

4 Sukhumvit Road Soi 2

Bangkok 10110, Thailand

To view a map of the hotels location please click HERE.

If you need additional nights, please book for the nights available and email us at help@broadband-forum.org and we will request a reservation update on your behalf.


Hotel Reservation Deadline: November 17, 2023

The booking link is available starting Sunday, December 2nd thru Friday, December 9th.       

Please adjust the date parameters while booking your room.

Based on availability, the discounted group rate is offered a few days prior (November 28th) and post (December 11th) 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.

Broadband Forum Discounted Room Rate Details:

  • 6,000 THB Deluxe Room - Single Person (+service charge 10% (600 THB) +VAT 7% (462 THB) est. total 7,062 THB)

  • 6,500 THB Deluxe Room - Double Persons (+service charge 10% (650 THB) +VAT 7% (500 THB) est. total 7,650 THB)

Room upgrade options are available for an increased cost.

  • This room rate includes:

    • Breakfast at JW Cafe

    • In-room internet access

    • Use of the Health Club/Fitness Center

The Breakfast in the JW Cafe is included as a part of your room rate.

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 7 days of arrival will receive a full refund of their deposit. 

    • Reservations canceled after the 7 days prior to arrival window, will forfeit one-nights room rate tax and fees.

    • Check-In Time: 15:00 | Check-Out Time: 12:00

Please use the above method to make your reservation at the hotel. Or you may contact the hotel directly by telephone at +66 2 656 7700 ext. 4110. 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.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Broadband Forum offers the opportunity for member companies to sponsor our quarterly meetings, and in doing so get their brand and/or latest initiative in front of our meeting attendees – the world’s largest and most influential service providers and broadband ecosystem participants. In addition, we offer a wide variety of complementary sponsorship opportunities, ranging from sponsorship of BASe events to targeted webinars, studies, and white papers.

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.

Some of our recent meeting Sponsors have been:

Q2 2023 Annual

Meeting Sponsors

Q1 2023 Exclusive

Meeting Sponsor

      


               

                        

Q3 2022 Meeting and Social

Event Sponsor

Q2 2022 Virtual

Meeting Sponsor

     



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: 07:00 - 16:00

    • Tuesday: 08:00 - 16:00

    • Wednesday: 08:00 - 16:00

Questions? 

Hotel and logistics information: Contact Broadband Forum Meeting Manager Gabrielle Bond at gbond@amsl.com +1.510.492.4022

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

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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.

What type of Visa will you need:

Here you can determine if you will need a visa and what type: https://www.thaievisa.go.th/

Please check with your local consulate to get the most accurate information about obtaining a visa for your specific country of residence.

Supporting Documentation

While applying for a visa some of the documentation you may be asked for is:

    • Picture or scan of your Passport data page and all passport pages containing travel for the last year
    • Passport quality photograph (taken within the last 6months)
    • Letter from your employer stating that you are being sent to Thailand and for what purposes
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    • A copy of the ID card or passport for the person issuing the employment letter
    • Invitation letter from a Thai company
      • The hotel is acting as our inviting company within Thailand.  See below for letter template from hotel
    • Business License of Thai company (provided below)
    • Documentation indicating current residancy
    • Financial documentation

Please know this is not an exhaustive list.

It is only an example.

If you would like a Broadband Forum visa letter please add your personal details to the Visa Letter form and email it to help@broadband-forum.org for a signature.

Visa Letter Form

Should you have any questions please feel free to contact us at help@broadband-forum.org or by phone at +1.510.492.4022.

Host Visa Letter & Business License

The hotel is acting as our local host.  If you are in need of a host visa letter, please make your hotel reservation, add the details to the below template and email them to gbond@amsl.com

Host Visa Letter Template

The hotel has kindly provided their business license for those of us that will need it.

Hotel Business License

E-Visa Application Info:


For more information about this event please see and Watch this WIKI page. 

(To “Watch” (receive update notifications) for a wiki page, click the Watch button at the top right of the wiki page.)

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

Schedule of Sessions

Monday, December 4th

Tuesday, December 5th

  • 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

Wednesday, December 6th

  • 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

Thursday, December 7th

  • 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


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Local Information

Local Airports:

Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)