[ncc-regional-middle-east] RIPE 57: Services and Activities Available During the Meeting

[Paul Rendek meeting@localhost]

[Apologies for duplicate emails]

Dear Colleagues,

During the RIPE 57 Meeting, 26-30 October 2008 at the JW Marriott Hotel 
in Dubai, the following services and activities will be available to 
meeting attendees.
MENOG Tutorials
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MENOG tutorials will take place from 09:00-12:30 on Sunday, 26 October 
in the Jumeirah and Baniyas rooms of the JW Marriott Hotel. The 
tutorials are free and anyone can attend. More information is available at:
http://www.ripe.net/ripe/meetings/ripe-57/agendas/menog-tutorials.html


Registration
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You can register online for RIPE 57 at:
https://lirportal.ripe.net/lirportal/meeting/register/54

There are a number of attendance options available. More information, 
including prices for the different options, is available at:
http://www.ripe.net/ripe/meetings/introduction.html#4


Is this your first RIPE Meeting?
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If this is your first RIPE Meeting, the Newcomers’ Introduction Talk, 
held on Sunday at 12:30 in the Salon I-III room, provides a useful 
overview of RIPE, the RIPE NCC and how the RIPE Meetings are structured.
The Meet and Greet Team will also be available throughout the week to 
help you get acquainted with how the Meeting works and key players in 
the Internet community.
RIPE NCC Services Centre
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RIPE NCC members and non-members are welcome to visit the RIPE NCC 
Services Centre, where representatives from the RIPE NCC's Billing and 
Registration Services Departments are available to answer questions.
You can also book appointments with RIPE NCC staff in advance by using 
the online booking form at:
http://rosie.ripe.net/services-centre.php


Social Events
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After the daily meeting sessions on Sunday through Wednesday, there are 
a range of fun social events. Information about the social events is 
available at:
http://rosie.ripe.net/social-events.php


More Information
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If you have any questions, please contact meeting@localhost.

Please also check the RIPE 57 homepage regularly for updated information:
http://www.ripe.net/ripe/meetings/ripe-57/


Regards,
Paul Rendek
Head of External Relations & Communications
RIPE NCC