TUANZ and IDC are proud to announce the 2009 TUANZ Rural Broadband Symposium in association with Alcatel-Lucent at the Distinction Hotel in Rotorua from 12 to 13 November.

2009 is set to be a watershed year for regional and rural broadband in New Zealand. On 10 September 2009, the Government announced a bold vision of achieving the following targets for rural broadband within six years: 

• 93% of rural schools will receive fibre, enabling speeds of at least 100Mbps, with the remaining 7% to achieve speeds of at least 10Mbps
• Over 80% of rural households will have access to broadband with speeds of at least 5Mbps, with the remainder to achieve speeds of at least 1Mbps

This policy is expected to cost around $300 million – delivered through a mix of public and private funding, which makes this years' TUANZ Rural Broadband Symposium a critical forum.

The two-day conference will discuss demand drivers, the challenges of the fibre business case and how the industry, Government and local communities can collaborate to bring fast internet and support New Zealand's rural economic backbone.

Technology providers, local authorities and rural broadband businesses and communities will have the opportunity to explore what the value of fibre-to-the-farm and advanced wireless connectivity can add to rural productivity.

The final programme for this year’s event will be announced shortly.

The final programme for this year’s event will be announced shortly. In the meantime click here for further information.

Venue
Distinction Hotel, Rotorua

Pricing

Early Bird Offer - register by 5pm, Friday 23 October
TUANZ Members: $850 +gst
Non Members: $1200 +gst

On expiry of the early-bird offer registration costs are:

TUANZ Members: $885 +gst
Non Members: $1250 +gst

**Please note a late fee of $100 per attendee applies for registrations received from Monday 9 November 2009.

Cancellations and No Shows:

Should you be unable to attend a substitute delegate can attend in your place at no extra cost but please advise the TUANZ office. Cancellations must be received by TUANZ in writing up to Wednesday 4 November 2009 for a refund less $100 per registration. There will be no refunds for cancellations received after Wednesday 4 November.  Please note, a 'No Show' at an event does not constitute a cancellation and will be charged in full.

Liability for postponement or cancellation of the event:
TUANZ is not responsible for any loss or damage as a result of a speaker substitution, alteration, cancellation or postponement of this event.