2026 Spring Meeting: March 24 - 27
Deadlines:
Early Bird Registration: February 24th
Hotel Booking: Friday, February 27th
Contribution Submission: Monday, March 16th
Meeting Registration: Monday, March 16th
Visa Information:
EVERYONE! Please verify if visa’s are needed ahead of your travel at:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-finder
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.
If you would like a Broadband Forum visa letter please, sign-in to view 2026 Spring Meeting Visa Information.
Join us in Melbourne for the Broadband Forum 2026 BASe Australia which will take place on March 23rd and is open to the industry & the Spring Members Meeting on March 24-27.
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Location of Events:
CROWN PROMENADE MELBOURNE
8 Whiteman Street, Southbank, Melbourne, AU 3006
To view the hotel on google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/x8KcMVwGroMPLF9v6
“Overall, the Crown Promenade / Southbank area is one of the most convenient places to stay in Melbourne, with many attractions accessible without needing public transport.” @Daniel Willis
Registration Information:
Registration Deadline: March 16th
Once the Early Bird Deadline has passed the meeting registration fees will increase by 50%.
If you would like to pre-register for the meeting but hold off on payment, please use this coupon code on the first page of your registraiton: 26SPRPREREG
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: 2026 Spring Members Meeting Remote Participation
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Registration Details & Fees:
The onsite fee includes lunch on the meeting days.
On-site Spring Members Meeting ONLY:
Early Bird Fees (fees are for those who register BEFORE 17:00 on February 24)
$500.00 USD
Standard Fees (for those who register AFTER 17:00 on February 24)
$750.00 USD
On-site BASe Australia ONLY :
Early Bird Fees (fees are for those who register BEFORE 17:00 on February 24)
$0.00 USD Open to the Industry
Standard Fees (for those who register AFTER 17:00 on February 24)
$0.00 USD Open to the Industry
On-site BASe Australia and Spring Members Meeting :
Early Bird Fees (fees are for those who register BEFORE 17:00 on February 24)
$500.00 USD
Standard Fees (for those who register AFTER 17:00 on February 24)
$750.00 USD
Remote/Virtual:
IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED.
Sound and remote attendance quality cannot be guaranteed. Virtual attendance will NOT replicate many of the benefits Face to Face attendance provides.
Registration is required for virtual attendance and a non-refundable meeting fee will be charged regardless of attendance quality.
Please find more information about attending virtually at: 2026 Spring Members Meeting Remote Participation
Early Bird Fees (fees are for those who register BEFORE 17:00 on February 24)
$250.00 USD Full Week - For Principal/Associate Members or Potential Member Guests, full week attendance.
Standard Fee (for those who register AFTER 17:00 on February 24)
$375.00 USD Full Week - For Principal/Associate Members or Potential Member Guests, full week attendance.
REFUND Policy:
Cancellations received on or before Monday, March 16, 2026: FULL REFUND
Cancellations received after Monday, March 16, 2026: 50% REFUND
Who Can Participate in the Members Meeting?
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.
Member Meeting Schedule of Sessions:
The below agenda is proposed and subject to change.
Hotel Information:
Crown Promenade Melbourne
8 Whiteman Street,
Southbank, VIC 3006
(Queensbridge St end of the Crown Complex)
Phone: +613 9292 8888
To view the hotel on google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/x8KcMVwGroMPLF9v6
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.
Sleeping Room Discount Details
Booking Deadline: Friday, February 27th
It’s now past the hotel booking deadline and there may be limited rooms available.
Please email the hotel and BBF help at to request a reservation in association with the BBF Room Block.
Group Rate Code: n/a please use above link
Guest Room Rates:
Saturdays (March 21st & 28th) $380.00 AUD (est. $254.00 USD)
Sunday thru Friday $265.00 AUD (est. $178.00 USD)
This room rate includes:
Breakfast will be covered for one delegate per room, per day by the Broadband Forum Master account.
Single (one person occupancy) or Double (two person occupancy)
1 King or 2 Queen Beds
In Room Internet Access
GST at a rate of 10%
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. A one night deposit will be charged upon booking.
Cancellation/alteration policy is 14 days:
Reservations canceled 14 days prior to arrival will receive a full refund.
Any reservation cancelled after 14 days prior to arrival or no shows will forfeit one night’s room and tax revenue (no-show penalty).
Check-In Time: 15:00 | Check-Out Time: 11:00
Please use the above method to make your reservation at the hotel.
For assistance booking accommodations, please email: the hotel and BBF help at.
NOTE: If reservations are made with a travel agency or outside of the room block, 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.
Travel Information:
Thank you to our Host, NBN and @Daniel Willis for the detailed information!
Melbourne is the capital of the state of Victoria and Australia’s second‑largest city.
Greater Melbourne population: ~5.35 million
Greater Melbourne land area: ~2,450 km²
City of Melbourne (CBD) population: ~190,000
City of Melbourne land area: ~37 km²
Most visitors stay in or near the Central Business District (CBD), which is compact, walkable, and well served by public transport.
ABORIGINAL HERITAGE & TRADITIONAL OWNERS
Did you know?
Melbourne (also known by its traditional name “Narrm”) is located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi‑wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Eastern Kulin Nation.
The area has been an important place for gathering, ceremony and culture for tens of thousands of years, with a strong connection to the Yarra River (Birrarung). Melbourne remains a significant meeting place for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
Visitors interested in learning more may wish to visit: • Koorie Heritage Trust (Federation Square)
Mapping Aboriginal Melbourne (online interactive map)
AIRPORT & ARRIVING IN MELBOURNE
Melbourne Airport (MEL / Tullamarine) is located approximately 23 km from the CBD.
Getting to the city: • SkyBus Melbourne City Express – direct service to Southern Cross Station, operating 24/7 (approx. 20–30 minutes) • Taxis and rideshare (Uber, DiDi, Ola) – typical fare AUD $60–$80 depending on traffic
GETTING AROUND MELBOURNE
Public transport is reliable and easy to use.
Did you know?
Tram travel within Melbourne’s Free Tram Zone (covering most of the CBD) is completely free.
Trams – best way to get around the CBD and inner suburbs
Trains – connect the CBD to suburban areas
Buses – cover areas not served by trams or trains
myki card – required for travel outside the Free Tram Zone
ELECTRICITY & POWER
Plug type: Type I (Australian standard)
Voltage: 230–240V, 50Hz
Visitors from Europe, the UK, North America and much of Asia will require a plug adaptor.
AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE (AFL)
Did you know?
Australian Rules Football was invented in Melbourne in 1858.
The AFL season runs from March to September, and Melbourne is home to 10 of the league’s 18 teams.
Major venues: • Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
Marvel Stadium (Docklands, adjacent to the CBD)
Attending a match is a uniquely Melbourne cultural experience. Matches are typically held in the evenings and on weekends.
WHAT’S ON IN MELBOURNE – 23 TO 27 MARCH (INDICATIVE)
Late March is one of Melbourne’s busiest cultural periods.
Major events running during or overlapping this week include:
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
– Starts Wednesday 25 March
– Performances across multiple CBD venuesMelbourne Food & Wine Festival
– 20–29 March
– Events across MelbourneMelbourne International Flower & Garden Show
– 25–29 March
– Royal Exhibition Building & Carlton GardensAFL Premiership Season matches
– Fixtures vary by week at the MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground) and Marvel Stadium
Additional easy after‑hours ideas:
Dining in Chinatown, Southbank or Docklands
Evening walk along the Yarra River
Rooftop bars and laneway cafés in the CBD
City Circle Tram for a relaxed orientation tour
USEFUL LINKS
What’s On Melbourne: https://whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au
Visit Melbourne: https://www.visitmelbourne.com
Public Transport Victoria: https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au
PRECINCT AROUND CROWN PROMENADE HOTEL (SOUTHBANK)
The Crown Promenade Hotel is located in Southbank, one of Melbourne’s most vibrant inner‑city precincts, directly on the south bank of the Yarra River and opposite the CBD.
Southbank is well known for: • Riverfront dining and bars
Arts, culture and entertainment venues
Easy walking access to many of Melbourne’s major attractions
Key nearby landmarks (all walkable):
Southbank Promenade
A lively riverside walkway lined with restaurants, cafés and bars, particularly popular in the evenings.
National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)
Australia’s oldest and most visited art gallery, with two major buildings (NGV International and NGV Australia). Entry to the permanent collections is free.
Arts Centre Melbourne & Hamer Hall
Melbourne’s premier performing arts venues, hosting theatre, music, ballet and orchestral performances.
Federation Square
A major public square and cultural hub opposite Flinders Street Station. Federation Square is home to:
– ACMI (Australian Centre for the Moving Image), showcasing film, television, games and digital culture
– The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, dedicated to Australian art
– Koorie Heritage Trust, celebrating Aboriginal art, culture and storytelling
Flinders Street Station
Melbourne’s iconic main railway station and a central transport hub, located directly opposite Federation Square.
Collins Street (CBD)
Just across the river, Collins Street is known for its cafés, restaurants, historic architecture and shopping. It is easily reached on foot via several pedestrian bridges.
Crown Entertainment Complex
Adjacent to the hotel, offering a wide range of restaurants, bars and casual dining options.
Overall, the Crown Promenade / Southbank area is one of the most convenient places to stay in Melbourne, with many attractions accessible without needing public transport.