All, please see the message below concerning the July Plenary session and early registration deadlines.
Hi Everyone,
This is a reminder that the deadlines for Early Registration and Early Bird Hotel Reservations for the July 2026 IEEE 802 Plenary Session in Montreal are Friday, May 22, 2026.
Registration Fees:
Early: $700.00 USD (until May 22, 2026)
Standard: $900.00 USD (May 23 – June 26, 2026)
Late: $1,100.00 USD (after June 26, 2026)
Hotel Reservations (IEEE 802 Group Rate):
General information regarding the plenary session, social events, Canadian entry requirements, and local details for Montreal can be found on the event website:
https://cvent.me/z0DZkz
A detailed meeting reminder is also attached for your convenience.
Warm regards,
Face to Face Events
2026 July IEEE 802 Plenary Session Registration & Room Block Reminder
Thursday May 7, 2026
Event Details
* Dates: July 12-17, 2026
* Venue: Le Centre Sheraton Montreal, 1201 Rene Levesque Blvd West, Montreal Quebec, Canada
* Participation Opportunities: In-Person and Virtual
* Participating Working Groups: 802.1, 802.3, 802.11, 802.15, 802.18, 802.19, 802.24
Registration Fees:
* Early: $USD 700.00 until May 22, 2026
* Standard: $USD 900.00 after May 22, 2026 until June 26, 2026
* Late: $USD 1100.00, after June 26, 2026
Registration Discount
* 3 or more nights at the Le Centre Sheraton Montreal = US $300 off registration (applied at checkout).
* Hotel Confirmation number must be entered at time of registration to receive a discount at check out..
* If you make a reservation after you have registered please send your hotel confirmation number to
register@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. The discount will be applied and a refund issued.
Registration Fee Includes
* Meeting Services: Meeting spaces, network access, and network and planner support.
* Food & Beverage (Mon–Thu): Light breakfast, AM beverages, lunch, PM beverages & snacks.
* Technical & Session Support: AV equipment and assistance, meeting supplies and tools.
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
* Full Refund: Cancellations received by May 22, 2026, will receive a full refund.
* Partial Refund: Cancellations received after May 22, 2026, and by June 26, 2026, will be charged a $150.00 Cancellation Fee.
* No Refund: Cancellations after June 26, 2026, will not be refunded.
Change Registration Type:
If you need to change your registration type (In-Person or Virtual), please contact
register@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx before Friday, June 26, 2026. Change requests received after this date may be subject to a $USD 150.00 administrative fee.
Schedule of Events
The 2026 July Plenary Session schedule shall be posted online at:
https://schedule.802world.com following the completion of May 2026 Interim Sessions.
Hotel Accommodation - IEEE 802 Group Rate Reservations
Hotel Name and Address:
Le Centre Sheraton Montreal,
1201 Rene Levesque Blvd West, Montreal, PC Canada
$CAD 250.00 per night - Early Bird Single/Double
* Rate is subject to taxes and fees .
* Booking Deadline: Friday May 22, 2026
IEEE 802 and ITU-T Study Group 15 Workshop
Emerging Standards in the AI/ML World
The IEEE 802 LAN/MAN Standards Committee (lead sponsor) and the ITU-T Study Group 15 are hosting the 10th Joint IEEE 802 & ITU-T SG15 Workshop on Saturday 11 July 2026 at Le Centre Sheraton Montreal, in Montreal Canada.
About the Workshop
Bringing together global stakeholders, the workshop explores emerging standards in AI/ML, focusing on:
* Applications and protocols
* High-speed networking solutions
* Fiber technologies for AI
It also strengthens collaboration between IEEE 802 and ITU-T SG15 through technical exchange and shared insights.
Who Should Attend
Open to ITU Member States, Sector Members, Associates, Academic Institutions, and individuals from ITU member countries, including participants from international, regional, and national organizations.
Cost: Free to attend.
Visa Support
Attendees who register to attend the ITU-T SG15 Meeting are be eligible to apply for a visa through the ITU.
Additional Collaboration Opportunity With ITU-T SG15: The ITU-T SG15 Meeting will also be held in Montreal, Canada 29 June to 10 July 2026, creating a unique opportunity for extended collaboration.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Submission: We will supply Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada with a list of all persons who have consented and requested a letter of invitation.
This listing will include:
Participants full legal name AND,
Visa application number AND,
Passport country of issuance.
IRCC Privacy: Information collected as part of these participant lists is used to identify and coordinate the processing of visa applications and, upon request, provide organizers updates of aggregate
data on the status of visa applications of event participants within the confines of the
Privacy Act and at the discretion of the Special Events Unit.
Entry By Air: Electronic Travel Authorization Requirements
An Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is an entry requirement for visa-exempt foreign nationals travelling to Canada by air.
An eTA is electronically linked to a traveller’s passport. It is valid for up to five years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. If you get a new passport, you need to get a new eTA.
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