WTA Fall Educational Forum – October  5-8, 2025

Join us in Kauai, Hawaii at The Royal Sonesta Kauai Resort

EMERALD SPONSORS

Thank you to our Emerald Sponsors for their financial support and commitment of WTA’s 2025 Educational Forums.

CORAL FORUM SPONSORS

Thank you to our Coral Sponsors for their support and commitment to WTA’s 2025 Spring & Fall Educational Forums.

TURQUOISE FORUM SPONSORS

Thank you to our Turquoise Sponsors for their support and commitment to WTA’s 2025 Spring & Fall Educational Forums.

Fall A LA CARTE Sponsors

Thank you to our Fall Educational Forum A La Carte Sponsors for their support and commitment.

Fall Educational Forum Schedule (Subject to Change)

Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Sunday, October 5, 2025:
WTA Golf Tournament (12:30p Shot Gun)/Table-Top Set Up/Welcome Registration Reception

Monday, October 6, 2025:
Opening Session/General Sessions/Island Sunset Party

Tuesday, October 7, 2025:
Committee Breakfast Meetings/General Sessions/Sunset Reception/Dinner on Your Own

Wednesday, October 8, 2025:
Committee Breakfast Meetings/General Session IV/Adjourn/Board of Directors Meeting

2025 WTA Sponsorship Opportunities

STEP INTO THE SPOTLIGHT AND MAKE WAVES WITH WTA’S 2025 TAILORED SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES AND RIDE THE TIDE OF SUCCESS!

Are you ready to make waves and boost your brand’s visibility among key industry leaders, decision-makers, and innovators in 2025? WTA invites you to join us on an exciting journey with our tailored sponsorship packages for our spring and fall educational forums. These beach-inspired events are designed to elevate your brand to new heights with our members!

Why Sponsor WTA’s 2025 Educational Forums?
1. Unrivaled Exposure: Gain unparalleled visibility among a diverse audience of influential industry professionals.
2. Connect with Industry Leaders: Forge valuable connections, partnerships, and collaborations with industry leaders and decision-makers in a dynamic and engaging environment.
3. Networking Opportunities: Forge meaningful connections with potential clients, partners, and industry stakeholders during our forums and networking events.
4. Leave a Lasting Impression: Showcase your brand’s commitment to innovation and excellence, leaving a lasting impression on attendees and potential customers.

2025 SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES AVAILABLE:
1. Emerald Sponsorship Packages
2. Coral Sponsorship Packages
3. Turquoise Sponsorship Packages
4. À la Carte Sponsorships are available but are not part of the sponsorship packages.

The Emerald, Coral and Turquoise packages are structured based on associate member feedback; membership growth; increased attendance; and networking opportunities with industry leaders. Sponsorship packages are designed to give sponsors the opportunity for exclusive sponsorships for greater exposure. Packages provide a variety of benefits, from logo on print and digital communications; signage and visual branding to sponsored events; promotional items; event/session recognition; and more. Choosing a sponsorship package ensures continuous recognition not just during our educational forums but throughout the entirety of 2025.

Customization is available, and we are happy to fine-tune our sponsorship packages to your specific needs. Want to sponsor something not on the list? Let us know and we can work with you to develop a unique sponsorship that meets your marketing needs! Packages may be combined for additional exposure.

Empower your brand, embrace the beach vibes, and make waves at WTA’s 2025 Spring and Fall Educational Forums! Contact Taylor Myers (taylor@w-t-a.org) to secure or customize a sponsorship package today.

WTA’s Educational Planning Committee Seeks Session Topics and Speakers for 2025 Educational Forums

WTA’s Educational Planning Committee invites you to share your knowledge and expertise with the attendees at the 2025 WTA Spring (April 13-16, 2025, Miramar Beach, FL) & Fall Educational Forum (October 5-8, 2025, Kauai, HI). WTA has always offered a remarkable lineup of education and networking opportunities targeting the needs and concerns of the WTA membership.

SUBMISSION PROCESS:
The deadline for submitting session proposals for the Spring Educational Forum is December 31, 2024 and the Fall Educational Forum is April 30, 2025. All proposals must be submitted through the 2025 EDUCATIONAL SESSION SUBMISSION [link here]. Incomplete proposals will not be considered. A separate proposal must be submitted for each proposed session.

WTA Fall Forum Registration & Payment

This is for submitting registration information electronically only, not online payment. Once you receive your confirmation registration email, please print and mail payment and registration to WTA within 7 days to avoid increased registration fees.

WTA’s 2025 Fall Educational Forum Registration will be available at a later date. Stay tuned!

Fall Registration Information

  • WTA Broadband Member Full Registration:
    $995 by August 6 / $1,095 after August 6 / $1,195 at-the-door
    • Registration includes admittance into all educational sessions and social events (does not include golf).
  • Associate Members Sponsoring Registration:
    $995 by August 6 / $1,095 after August 6 / $1,195 at-the-door
    • Registration includes admittance into all educational sessions and social events (does not include golf). Associate Members who sponsor a minimum of $2,000 will receive this registration. Sponsoring registration discounts are noted on the registration form.
  • Associate Members NON-Sponsoring Registration:
    $1,095 by August 6 / $1,195 after August 6 / $1,295 at-the-door
    • Registration includes admittance into all educational sessions and social events (does not include golf).
  • Not a WTA Broadband Member Full Registration:
    $1,395 by August 6 / $1,495 after August 6 / $1,595 at-the-door
    • Registration includes admittance into all educational sessions and social events (does not include golf).
  • Not a WTA Associate Member Registration:
    $1,995 by August 6 / $2,095 after August 6
    • Registration includes admittance into all educational sessions, and receptions (does not include golf).
  • Spouse/Guest/Children 5 and older Registration (not a telco, broadband provider, association, vendor or employee in the industry):
    $250 by August 6 / $275 after August 6 / $300 at-the-door
    • Registration includes admittance to the Welcome Reception Monday Night Tailgate Party, and the Dessert Reception (does not include golf). Single event tickets will not be available for purchase at the door.  Contact Taylor for registration pricing for children under 5.
  • WTA Golf Tournament – Sunday, October 5th, 2025
    $350 by August 6 / $375 after August 6 / $395 at-the-door (if space available)
    • Includes greens fee, cart fee, range balls, tournament fees, sales tax, box lunch, and souvenir towel. Beverage carts will circulate during the tournament. The conference full/social registration fee is required in addition to your golf fee to participate in the tournament.
  • Golf Club Rentals:
    $85 per set (sales tax included)
    • Rental clubs must be paid along with registration and golf fees.

Cancellation Policy and Liability

WTA will refund 50% of registration fees (golf, club rentals and sponsorships will not receive any refund) if written notice of cancellation (taylor@w-t-a.org) is received on or before August 6, 2025 (phone call cancellations will not be accepted). No refunds will be made for cancellation requests received after August 6, 2025.

It is mutually agreed that WTA is not responsible for damaged, lost or stolen property, or personal injuries resulting from any cause. All claims for any such loss, damage or injury are expressly waived by the attendee or exhibitor.

THE ROYAL SONESTA KAUA’I RESORT LIHUE IS WTA’S FALL EDUCATIONAL FORUM HEADQUARTERS

3610 Rice St. Lihue, HI  96766 • T: 808-245-5050

Escape to paradise at The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue, surrounded by lush, verdant landscapes. This Kaua’i beachfront resort is perfectly located just 2 miles from the Lihue Airport. Stay mere moments from stunning stretches of golden sand and an array of thrilling outdoor adventures at this AAA Four-Diamond Rated hotel in Kaua’i. Settle into the comfort of the well-appointed rooms boasting views of the ocean, gardens, or pool. Enjoy lavish amenities such as four on-site restaurants, beachside spa treatments, the largest one-level pool in Hawaii, a fitness center, and beautiful indoor and outdoor meeting and event spaces.

FALL FORUM HOTEL ROOM RATE:

WTA has contracted several hotel room options at The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i. All rates are based on single/double occupancy. Third/fourth person over the age of 17 is an additional charge of $50 + tax per day. The maximum occupancy is four (4) to a room. Resort Fee has been discounted from $40 per day to $20 per day and are not included in the group rate. Cut-off date for group reservations, based on availability is September 1, 2025. If you have any problems with your reservation, please contact Taylor at taylor@w-t-a.org.

Group room rates apply only to WTA registered attendees (full/social) and attending the WTA Fall Educational Forum. Guests not registered to attend WTA’s Fall Meeting, but appearing under the groups room block, will be subject to a rate change and removed from WTA’s room block. Hotel check-in time begins at 4:00p. Hotel check-out time is 12:00p.

GROUP RATE:
Room rates may be subject to additional fees and taxes at the time of check in (i.e. resort fee, state/local taxes, parking fees, additional person charge) and are based on single/double occupancy per night. Group rates may be available 3 days prior and 3 days after the event dates.

King – Garden View: $349
Two Queens – Garden View: $374
King – Pool View: $399
Two Queens – Pool View: $424
King – Ocean View: $449
Suites – May be available at a discounted rate. Contact WTA for availability.

DEPOSIT/CANCELLATION:
All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit and/or guaranteed with a major credit card at the time of booking.

EARLY DEPARTURE FEE:
The Hotel may add an early checkout fee of one room night and tax to the guest’s individual account for early departures. Attendees wishing to avoid an early checkout fee should advise the Hotel at least a minimum of fourteen (14) days prior to avoid early departure fees. Be sure to review the Hotel’s early departure policy at the time of booking.

THE OCEAN COURSE AT HŌKŪALA WELCOMES WTA’S FALL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025
12:00p Check-In | 12:30p Shot Gun Start
Address: 3351 Hoolaulea Way, Lihue, HI 96766 • T: 808-241-6000

WTA has found the ultimate golfer’s paradise at The Ocean Course at Hōkūala and is located less than a mile The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort. Golfers will admire Hawaii’s longest continuous stretch of oceanfront golf. As you play, you will wind through mango and guava groves to reveal dramatic clifftop vistas overlooking the ocean. One signature hole after another. One picture postcard after another. Here, where the ocean meets the land, is as good as a golfer’s life gets. The Ocean Course at Hōkūala has been completely renovated, making Hōkūala the premier golf resort on Kauai, Hawaii and will not disappoint.

Cost Per Player: $350 by August 6/$375 after August 6/$395 at-the-door if space is available. Includes greens fee, cart fee, range balls, tournament service, box lunch. Beverage carts will circulate during the tournament. The conference full/social registration fee is required in addition to your golf fee to participate in the tournament. Golf club rentals will be handled through the golf course.

Teams: Pairing requests will not be accepted. Golf pairings will be selected as follows: All associate member and member golfers will be divided evenly among all the teams. Spouses will be paired together.

A minimum of 62 golfers will be required for a shotgun start. Be sure to check with the WTA Registration Desk prior to the Tournament to verify rules, teams and shot gun start/tee times. Proper golf attire required (including Practice Facilities) to include collared shirts and spikeless shoes.

Club Rentals: Callaway Mavrik Rental Clubs are available for $85 per set.

SO, GOLF ISN’T YOUR THING! TAKE ADVANTAGE OF WTA’S DISCOUNT AT THE SPA!

The Alexander Day Spa and Salon located at The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort offers beach massages, spa massages, facials,
body treatments, hair and nail services.

Advanced reservations are recommended. To book your appointment call 808-246-4918. A 10% discount is available to Full and Social WTA attendees (excludes retail products and some packages).

Alexander Spa Menu: http://www.alexanderspa.com/massage-lihue/

Spa Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8am-6pm | Sun. 8am-4pm

Fall Educational Forum Attire

To ensure everyone is comfortable and appropriately dressed for the occasion, we recommend Resort Casual attire throughout the event. Please also bring a jacket or sweater, as maintaining a comfortable temperature for everyone in the meeting rooms can be challenging.

RUS Meetings Available

Private meetings with RUS representatives from Washington, DC may be scheduled on Monday and Tuesday. WTA invites you to take advantage of these one-on-one meetings. Appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please complete the RUS information on the Registration Form to schedule your meeting times.

If you have any questions, please contact WTA at 202.548.0202 or email eric@w-t-a.org.

Questions & Special Needs

If you have any questions or need any assistance regarding the WTA FAll Meeting or need accommodations to fully participate, please contact WTA.

Call 406-443-6377 or email taylor@w-t-a.org