Current Meeting

Broadband Forum
Second Quarter Meeting
Valencia, Spain
May 18-22, 2009

Meeting Location:

Hilton Valencia
Avenida Cortes Valencianas, 52
Valencia, Spain 46015
Telephone: +34.96.303.0000
Fax: +34.96.303.0001

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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:

To reserve a room at the Hilton Valencia, please click here to be directed to the online Broadband Forum reservation page.

If you would like to reserve a room by phone, please call +34-96-303-0000. In order to be honored the discounted room rate, please let them know you are with the Broadband Forum meeting.

Broadband Forum Discount Rates for the Hilton Valencia:
Single Room - €140 ($180 USD)/Double Room - €160 ($205 USD). To be guaranteed this discounted rate, reservations must be made by May 1, 2009.

Reservations may be cancelled 10 days prior to arrival without penalty. Cancellation 10 to 4 days before arrival date, one night non-refundable deposit will be charged. Less than 4 days before arrival, two nights will be charged to the guaranteed credit card.
**Buffet Breakfast and 7% VAT included in rate

*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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Getting There:

Distance to Hotel - Valencia Airport (VLC) - 10 kilometers/10 minutes

Taxi from the airport to hotel costs approximately €25 ($32 USD).

By public transport: From Valencia Airport take any Line 3 or 5 train to Angel Guimera from the airport. Change here for Line 1 trains to Beniferri (trains for Betera, Lliria, Paterna or Seminari). On arrival at Beniferri Station, exit and follow signs to Palacio de Congresos where you will see the Hilton Valencia hotel.

By car: Exit the Airport and follow signs for Castellon-Alicante and then Feria Valencia. Continue on the CV-35 into Valencia to the Palacio de Congresos and once there Hilton Valencia is just across the street.

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Registration Information:

Registration will open on March 23, 2009.

Pre-registration meeting fee on or before May 12th 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 May 12th deadline.

Refund Policy:

• Cancellations received on or before May 12th: FULL REFUND
• Cancellations received after May 12th: 50% REFUND

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Contributions:

Q209 Meeting Contribution Deadline: Tuesday, May 12th 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:

Information coming soon!

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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 Hilton Valencia:

Monday, May 18th: 7:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday, May 19th: 7:00am - 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