Current Meeting

Broadband Forum
Fourth Quarter Meeting
Waikoloa, Hawaii USA
November 17-21, 2008

To view the tentative meeting schedule, please click here.

Meeting Location:

Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort
69-275 Waikoloa Beach Drive
Waikoloa - Hawaii, Hawaii
Telephone: +1.808.886.6789
Fax: +1.808.886.3601

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Visa Information:

Visas cannot be obtained at the border or at the airport. The average time to obtain a Visa is two (2) weeks, however this will vary depending on location. If you will be needing an invitation for the Broadband Forum meeting, please contact Anabel Martinez at info@broadband-forum.org or +1.510.492.4020.

Please be aware the each country has different requirements as to how to apply for an international business Visa. Please check with your local consulate to get the most accurate information about obtaining a Visa for your specific country.

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Reservation Instructions:

The cut-off day to make reservations at this hotel has passed. There are now limited rooms available. Please make your reservations accordingly by contacting the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort directly at +1.808.886.6789.

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Getting There:

Distance to Hotel - Kona International Airport (KOA)- 18 miles

The Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort does not provide a shuttle service to and from the airport. Estimated taxi fare from Kona International Airport to the resort is $50.00 USD.

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Registration Information:

Pre-registration meeting fee on or before November 11th at 5:00pm PT:

• $395 USD for Principal and Associate Members to attend Keynote Address and Working Group Meetings.
• For additional meeting fees, please see the appropriate registration forms.
  Fees include lunch. (The meeting fee is for all attendees including those staying in the hotel.)
• There will be a $100 USD late fee for those that register after the November 11th deadline.

Refund Policy:

• Cancellations received on or before November 11th: FULL REFUND
• Cancellations received after November 11th: 50% REFUND

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Contributions:

Q408 Meeting Contribution Deadline: Tuesday, November 11th at 5:00pm PT.

To create a new document:

• Choose "Create" under the Document menu
• Enter the title, working group, etc. information into the appropriate fields
• Click the "Save" button
• You will then be given a document number. You have as long as you need to upload the document; once a document number is assigned it cannot be given to anyone else.
• Return to the record for your document
• Choose the "Upload File" link under the Document Options Menu
• Select the type of file you will be uploading
• Click the "Browse" button to select your document.
• Click the "Upload" button.

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Special Meetings and Events:

Broadband Forum Opening Plenary - Monday, November 17 - 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Keynote Address - Monday, November 17 - 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Broadband Forum Closing Plenary - Thursday, November 20 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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Meeting Check-In:

All pre-registered attendees and late on-site registrants must check-in at the Broadband Forum desk in the hotel to receive meeting materials and name badges.

On-site Registration Hours at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort:

Monday, November 17th: 7:30am - 6:00pm
Tuesday, November 18th: 7:30am - 6:00pm

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Broadband Forum Contact:

Broadband Forum
Phone: +1.510.492.4020
Fax: +1.510.492.4001
Email: info@broadband-forum.org