Bernd Hesse, Chief Marketing Officer of the Board of Directors at Broadband Forum
As the broadband industry shifts towards services-led networks, operators, ISPs, and vendors are under pressure to adapt. It’s no longer just about delivering internet access – it’s about offering innovative services that attract new customers, while enhancing the experience for existing ones. Intelligent, service-led networks will quickly become the industry benchmark, but how can broadband players keep up in this ever-evolving landscape?
Broadband Forum’s Broadband Acceleration Seminar (BASe) series is an invaluable resource in this regard. The ongoing series provides educational materials, collaboration opportunities, and is designed to help industry professionals navigate and respond to current trends. Whether it’s learning about the latest technologies, or sharing best practices for tackling market demands, BASe is a critical platform for those looking to stay competitive.
The BASe of industry development
To succeed in such a dynamic market, broadband operators and ISPs require more than the latest technologies – they require insights into the latest market trends and consumer expectations. BASe serves as a focal point for such discussions, offering a structured environment where professionals can learn, collaborate, and adjust their strategies to meet these new demands head-on.
The series offers educational face-to-face presentations and virtual webinars that cover a wide range of topics relevant to the current broadband environment. From network virtualization to the importance of standardization and interoperability, these sessions offer critical insights for operators, vendors, and thought leaders who wish to contribute in shaping the sector’s future.
BASe also brings together industry experts to discuss and develop strategies. This creates a knowledge-sharing ecosystem, and emphasizes the importance of collaboration for the development of open broadband standards and open source software.
One of BASe’s primary goals is to continuously review and assess market demands. By providing real-time feedback from experts and practitioners, these events allow the broadband community to remain aligned with customer needs.
Get involved!
The BASe series continues to grow rapidly, recognized by the industry as the leading global broadband education series. In 2024, Broadband Forum invites all sponsors to get involved and suggest what specific topics and areas of the sector they wish to see discussed. Supported by key companies from across the globe, these events are essential for companies wanting to remain at the cutting-edge in the competitive broadband marketplace.
For sponsors, the BASe series offers an unparalleled opportunity to align their brand with the latest innovations, while allowing them to gain exposure to a highly engaged audience of industry professionals. Our calendar of planned events offers opportunities to participate in our vBASe webinar series and virtual conferences, as well as physical events such as Network X, where the Broadband Forum hosted three BASe workshops. These will focus on the monetization of user services, the future of broadband access technologies, and innovations within the managed home.
The BASe series is more than just a set of webinars or conferences. It is a critical resource for the entire broadband industry. Now is the perfect time to get involved, whether that is by attending upcoming events, engaging with the educational resources, or becoming a sponsor.
If you want to learn more about our BASe sponsorship opportunities, please contact Rhonda Heier at: [email protected].