[ncc-announce] [meeting] Register Now for RIPE 89!

Dear colleagues,

You can now register for the RIPE 89 Meeting at:
https://ripe89.ripe.net/attend/register/

RIPE 89 will take place at the Clarion Congress Hotel Prague, Czechia
from 28 October - 1 November 2024.

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Ticket Options
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Week ticket: EUR 400
Day ticket: EUR 130
Student (week) ticket: EUR 50

There is an early bird rate available until 16 August 2024. You can
find more information about ticket options at:
https://ripe89.ripe.net/attend/register/

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Call for Presentations
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The RIPE Programme Committee (PC) is now seeking content proposals
from the RIPE community for the plenary sessions, BoFs (Birds of
Feather sessions), workshops, tutorials and lightning talks at RIPE
89. Proposals must be submitted for full consideration no later than
23 August.

More information at:
https://ripe89.ripe.net/submit-topic/cfp/

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Call for Sponsors
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Supporting a RIPE Meeting through sponsorship gives your organisation
fantastic exposure in the global Internet community. Get in touch with
the RIPE Meeting team if you are interested in sponsoring RIPE 89:
https://ripe89.ripe.net/sponsors/become-a-sponsor/

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Local Hubs
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Many people can’t travel to Prague to participate in RIPE 89 in
person. Do you want to facilitate a space for the RIPE community to
meet up in your area? If yes, organise a Local Hub!
https://ripe89.ripe.net/attend/call-for-local-hubs/

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RIPE Fellowship
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If you live in the RIPE NCC service region and need financial
assistance to attend RIPE 89 apply for a RIPE Fellowship. We will
cover travel, accommodation and a full-week meeting ticket. Apply
before
16 August at:
https://www.ripe.net/participate/ripe/ripe-fellowship

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RACI
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The RIPE Academic Cooperation Initiative (RACI) covers the cost of the
meeting ticket, travel and accommodation for successful applicants to
present their research at RIPE 89. Apply before 16 August at:
https://www.ripe.net/raci/

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Mentoring Programme
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The RIPE Meeting Mentoring programme pairs experienced community
members with newcomers. For the past 25 years, RIPE Meetings have
brought together individuals passionate about Internet operations,
policy, and governance. As the community grows, it is important that
everyone feels welcome and able to participate, regardless of
technical skill or career stage. For more information about how to
become a mentor or be paired with a mentor, visit:
https://ripe89.ripe.net/attend/diversity/mentoring-programme/

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Accommodation
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We have blocked rooms for RIPE 89 attendees at the Clarion Congress
Hotel Prague, which are subject to availability. Reserve now to ensure
your accommodation at the meeting venue:
https://ripe89.ripe.net/attend/accommodation/

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On-site Childcare
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We're making it easier for parents to fully participate in the RIPE
Meeting by offering professional, on-site childcare at the meeting
venue for children aged 6 months to 10 years. Space is limited, so be
sure to register before 11 October to confirm your child's place. For
more information, visit:
https://ripe89.ripe.net/attend/diversity/childcare/

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Important Dates and Deadlines
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24 June: Call for Presentations issued
16 Aug: RACI application deadline
16 Aug: RIPE Fellowship application deadline
23 Aug: Deadline to submit a talk proposal
27 Sept: Final programme published
11 Oct: Mentoring application deadline
11 Oct: Childcare application deadline
18 Oct: Lightning Talk submissions reviewed
21 Oct: Deadline to send recorded presentations to be published on the website
28 Oct – 1 Nov 2024: RIPE 89 takes place in Prague

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More information about RIPE 89 can be found at:
https://ripe89.ripe.net/

Track the #RIPE89 hashtag on social media for the latest updates.

See you in Prague!

Kind regards,
RIPE 89 Meeting Organisation Team