Thank you for your support of this year’s conference. 

Please review the following information and feel free to contact Lauren Rachuba at operations@shlb.org with any questions. 

The exhibit tables will be distributed throughout the conference's main thoroughfares. Sponsors will choose their location as follows: Gold sponsors will have first choice; all other sponsors will choose on a first come first served basis based on when they agreed to take an exhibit table.

• You will be able to set up your display beginning at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. 

• Each exhibitor will have a 6’x 30” Draped Table and (2) chairs. . 

• There are standard electrical outlets near each table. Extension cords may be needed to reach your nearest outlet.

Crystal Gateway Marriott Shipping and Receiving

Receiving Charges & Storage Fees: 

The Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel will only accept packages (3) three days prior to your function date/arrival date and we must be made aware of such deliveries by emailing WASGWSECURITY@Marriott.com 

Please put your exhibit table number on the package 

Packages delivered more than (3) days before your function date/arrival date will be assessed a storage fee. The storage fee prices are as follows: 

Pallets- $100.00 per day. 

Crates/Exhibit cases over 50 lbs. - $100.00 per day. 

Exhibit cases under 50 lbs.- $25.00 per case per day. 

Package/Boxes under 25 lbs. $5.00 a Package /Box per day 

Package/Boxes over (25 lbs.+) $10.00 a Package/Box per day. 

Shipments being delivered to the Crystal Gateway Marriott MUST be addressed as follows: 

Attn: PERSON RECEIVING BOX

Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel1700 Richmond Highway

Arlington, Virginia 22202

Hold For: Group Name, On Property Contact Name

Arrival Date: Contact Arrival Day and Date

The Crystal Gateway Marriott will not assume any responsibility for the damage or loss of merchandise sent to the Hotel for storage. Shipping charges apply for both incoming and outgoing packages. You can have a backdrop, but we suggest limiting items behind the table as much as possible due to the size of the event space. We would recommend using a banner if you have one.

You can have a backdrop, but we suggest limiting items behind the table as much as possible due to the size of the event space. We would recommend using a banner if you have one.

SPEAKERS: AnchorNets speakers are entitled to a 25 percent discount off adminssion. If you are slated to speak, SHLB staff will be in touch to share the discount code. Anchor institution employee speakers may attend AnchorNets free of charge.

SHLB MEMBERS: SHLB Coalition members enjoy discounted registration for all our events, and AnchorNets is no exception. Log into your SHLB membership account to obtain the discount code for 20 percent off automatically applied. 

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: AnchorNets attendees who register before August 13 will recieve $100 off registration price. This will automatically be applied at checkout. 

REFUND POLICY: 

• Registrations cancelled before October 20 will be refunded in full. 

• Registrations cancelled before October 25 will be refunded by 50 percent. 

• Regrettably, SHLB is unable to refund registrations cancelled October 28 and thereafter.

ADMISSION PRICES 

• General Admission 

  • $774

  • Registration for all attendees, excluding students, community anchor institutions, public interest groups, and government employees. 

• CAI, Gov, or Public Interest

  • $574

  • Registration for community anchor institutions, public interest groups, and government employees.

• Student

  • $225

  • Registration for all undergraduate, graduate, and advanced degree students.

• Insights Track

  • $325

    • The Insights Track includes a high-level workshop on Wednesday afternoon, followed by an intimate dinner with thought-leaders in the evening.

    • *The Insights track is an add-on to registration and may not be purchased solo.

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband (SHLB) Coalition is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization with a diverse body of members from across the United States. SHLB’s mission is “for every anchor institution in the country to have affordable, high-quality broadband that serves the needs of the institution and is open and accessible by the surrounding community.”

As a mission-driven advocacy organization, SHLB works with anchor institutions, the broadband industry, and policymakers at every level of government to promote programs and policies that advance its mission. SHLB engages by convening regular conference calls with our membership, conducting research, developing policy proposals, filing comments in regulatory proceedings, and meeting with policymakers.

To learn more about the SHLB Coalition and our advocacy work, visit www.shlb.org.