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Annual Seminar

The 2025 FCBA Annual Seminar will be held at the Hotel Hershey on May 16-18, 2025.  We are planning what promises to be an outstanding program filled with the latest information on telecom issues and great networking opportunities. 

Program and Sponsorship

The Annual Seminar features programming filled with the latest information on telecom issues and great networking opportunities. As always, FCBA welcomes a wide range of stakeholders from both the government and private sector.

Sponsorships: We’re excited to announce a new sponsorship structure this year.  Gold Sponsors will receive two (2) complimentary registrations, and Silver Sponsors will receive one (1) complimentary registration.  In addition, there are event sponsorships available.  Click here for further details.

TO SPONSOR:

  • SIGN IN to your account using your credentials.
  • Go to EVENTS – 2025 FCBA Annual Seminar Sponsorship – register and select the level.
  • If you are signing up on behalf of a member, sign in using their credentials (username and password).


*Purchasing a sponsorship will not automatically register anyone. 
Elina Gross will contact you separately to determine who will be using the complimentary registration(s).  IF YOU ARE A PLATINUM SPONSOR, YOU DO NOT NEED TO SIGN UP TO SPONSOR AGAIN.  We will contact you for further information.

Reserve Your Room and Register

The FCBA special group rate will only be guaranteed through TUESDAY, APRIL 8.  After this date, it is likely that the room rates will increase.

Guests should make reservations online by accessing the following link https://www.thehotelhershey.com/qr/JHCENHKF5O/ which will direct you straight to the FCBA reservation site.  You may also call 855-729-3108 and identify as part of the Federal Communications Bar Association group.  The room rate is $399 per room, per night, however, there are no resort or parking fees. Rooms for government employees are available at per diem rates.  Contact Kerry at  (kerry@fcba.org) for more information.

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TO REGISTER AN INDIVIDUAL:

  • SIGN IN to your account using your credentials.
  • From there, go to EVENTS – 05/16/25 Annual Seminar Individual Registration.  If you are not signed in, you will not receive the member discount.
  • If you are signing up on behalf of a member, sign in using their credentials (username and password).
  • Step 1: Register the Primary Attendee first.
  • Step 2: Complete the Attendee Info.
  • Step 3: On the Attendee Selections screen, select the registration ticket.
  • Step 4: Indicate if you are signing up for a Saturday afternoon activity.  These are optional and you may only select one since they occur at the same time.  Additional fees apply.
  • Step 5: If you are not adding a guest, select Save and Finalize Registration.
  • Step 6: If you are adding a guest, select Save and Add Another Attendee.
  • Step 7: Repeat steps for all guests.
  • Step 8: When all guest registrations are complete, click Save and Proceed to Checkout.
  • Step 9: Make sure to check your cart in the top righthand corner before Proceeding to Confirmation.

If you have any questions during the process, contact Elina at elina@fcba.org.

*If you are using one of your organization’s complimentary sponsorship registrations, please do not register here.  Elina Gross will work with your organization’s contact to gather those names.

Thanks to Our 2025 Annual Seminar Sponsors!
PLATINUM sponsors

AT&T Services

Covington & Burling LP

HWG LLP

Wiley Rein LLP

Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

GOLD
SILVER

Cox Enterprises

Fox Corporation

Lerman Senter PLLC

Charter Communications

Microsoft

Steptoe LLP

The Brattle Group

Activity sponsors

Friday Evening Reception
Crest Hill Advisors

Friday Night Bingo
AT&T Services

Friday Night Karaoke
Hogan Lovells

Saturday Morning Break
NCTA – The Internet & Television Association

Saturday Evening Reception
Somos

Saturday Afternoon Chocolate World Activity subsidized by
Lynne Milne

Other Signature Activities

Saturday Afternoon Golf

Participate in the golf outing and enjoy an afternoon at the Hershey Country Club, a private, year-round destination for Members of all ages – steeped in a rich history and destined for a sweet tomorrow. Designed by Maurice McCarthy in 1930, the West Course is a traditional, yet ever-enjoyable course. Enjoy sweet, bird’s-eye views of the town of Hershey as you play your way through a leisurely day of golf. The West Course requires all 14 clubs, making it great practice for golfers of all skill levels.

Saturday Afternoon Activity

Spend your afternoon experiencing Chocolate World and the famous trolley ride through the town of Hershey. Start off with the ever-popular Create Your Own Candy Bar experience. Next join your conductor on an in-depth sightseeing and chocolate-tasting journey throughout Hershey of today and years past. As you learn about the life of Milton Hershey, you'll visit all the historical sites in the town he created, from his birthplace and the original HERSHEY’S Chocolate factory to the famous HERSHEY’S KISSES streetlights and his historic home, Highpoint Mansion. After the tour, you are able to learn how tropical cocoa beans become world-famous HERSHEY’S Chocolate on our chocolate factory tour ride.

Saturday On Your Own

Explore the Town of Hershey - Visit Hersheypark, Hershey Gardens, The Hershey Museum, ZooAmerica, Hershey Theatre. There are also tons of activities at the Hotel Hershey, including relaxing at the Spa, Hiking, Falconry, shopping, and more!

Thanks to the Annual Seminar Sponsors

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