WTA Fall Educational Forum – October  5-8, 2025

Join us in Kauai, Hawaii at The Royal Sonesta Kauai Resort as we dive into the future of rural broadband. With the industry evolving faster than ever, this forum will equip you with the insights, strategies, and connections needed to ride the next wave of growth and innovation. Through expert-led sessions and dynamic discussions, we’ll explore new opportunities, tackle emerging challenges, and ultimately strengthen the networks that keep rural communities connected. Don’t miss your chance to make a splash—be part of the Waves of Opportunity at WTA’s Fall Educational Forum!

EMERALD SPONSORS

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

 

CORAL FORUM SPONSORS

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

TURQUOISE SPONSORS

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

Fall A LA CARTE Sponsors

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

CDG |  gaiia | Ekinips | OLSEN THIELEN CPA & ADVISORS
MP NEXLEVEL | NECA | NRTC |NISC | Nex-Tech|  TCA
TransNexusVANTAGE POINT SOLUTIONS

Fall Educational Forum Agenda

WTA Fall Forum Registration & Payment

The WTA Fall Forum online registration is now closed, if you have any questions or need any assistance email Taylor Myers.

Fall Registration Information

  • WTA Broadband Member Full Registration:
     $1,195 at-the-door
    • Registration includes admittance into all educational sessions and social events (does not include golf).
  • Associate Members Sponsoring Registration:
     $1,195 at-the-door
    • Registration includes admittance into all educational sessions and social events (does not include golf). Sponsoring Registration is available to Emerald, Coral, Turquoise, and Fall A la Carte Sponsors only.
  • Associate Members NON-Sponsoring Registration:
    $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:
     $1,895 at-the-door
    • Registration includes admittance into all educational sessions and social events (does not include golf).
  • Not a WTA Associate Member Registration:
     $2,295 at-the-door
    • Registration includes admittance into all educational sessions, and receptions (does not include golf).
  • Spouse/Guest/Children 4 and older Registration (not a telco, broadband provider, association, vendor or employee in the industry):
     $400 at-the-door
    • Registration includes admittance to all Receptions, Beach Party and Breaks (does not include golf). Single event tickets are not available for purchase.  Contact Taylor for registration pricing for children under 2 and under.
  • WTA Golf Tournament – Sunday, October 5th, 2025 –
     $400 at-the-door
    • Includes greens fee, cart fee, range balls, tournament fees, sales tax, and 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:
    $85
    Rental clubs are available directly with the course Hokuala. Details on how to reserve your clubs will be provided to the players directly. Please click the link below to reserve your clubs.

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 1, 2025 (phone call cancellations will not be accepted). No refunds will be made for cancellation requests received after August 1, 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

The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue is WTA’s 2025 Fall Educational Forum Headquarters. This 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.

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

🚐 Complimentary Airport Shuttle

The Royal Sonesta Kauai offers complimentary airport pickup and drop-off for your convenience. The resort is located just 5 minutes from Lihue Airport (LIH).

After collecting your luggage, please call 808-245-5050 to request your shuttle.
No reservations are required, but please note that shuttles cannot wait at the curb and must follow airport traffic regulations — so be sure to call only after you have your bags.

🚗 Driving Directions

  1. Exit the airport and take Route 570 / Ahukini Road toward Lihue.
    (Route 570 connects the airport to the road network)
  2. Turn onto Route 51 / Kapule Highway / Rice Street heading north.
  3. Continue on Rice Street until you reach Kalapaki Road / the resort entrance and turn in toward the resort.
  4. Follow the internal road signs to the resort lobby.

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: 3132 Ninini Point St, Lihue, HI 96766• T: 808-241-6000

Get ready to tee off in paradise at our Fall Forum Golf Tournament at the stunning Ocean Course at Hokuala, known for its breathtaking ocean views and challenging play.

Schedule:

  • Check-In: 12:00 PM
  • Shotgun Start: 12:30 PM

🏆 Fall Fundraiser Putting Contest

Bring $5 cash to join our fun and fast-paced Putting Contest. Contestants stands in a circle around a hole and putts at the same time! The person who gets their ball in—or closest to the hole—wins a prize!
Proceeds benefit the WTA Scholarship Program.

👫 Pairings 

Club pairings will be emailed and posted to the website by Saturday, October 4th. Stay tuned! 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. Proper golf attire required (including Practice Facilities) to include collared shirts and spikeless shoes.

Club Rentals: Be sure to call the golf course at 808.241.6000 for club rental needs or email cwalter@golfhokuala.com. The cost is $85 per set for Callaway Ai Smoke club rental sets. Be sure to let them know if you need Men’s Left or Right or Women’s Left or Right club rentals.

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.

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