Dear colleagues, RIPE 79 takes place at the Postillion Convention Centre WTC Rotterdam from 14‑18 October 2019. If you haven’t yet registered, follow this link to secure your place: <https://ripe79.ripe.net/register> ------------ Programme ------------ The draft meeting plan is available online: <https://ripe79.ripe.net/programme/meeting-plan/> There are still some plenary, tutorial and BoF slots left. If you have something you’d like to share with the community, please submit a proposal before *8 September* at: <https://ripe79.ripe.net/submit-topic/cfp/> RIPE 79 socials are great opportunities to network with other attendees. Check out the socials and plan your evenings: <https://ripe79.ripe.net/programme/social-events/> ------------------------ RIPE Meeting Mentoring ------------------------ If you've been to a few meetings already, please consider signing up to be a RIPE Meeting Mentor. All you need to do is email a newcomer, meet for a coffee and check in with them a few times over the week to make sure they're finding their way. Being new at a RIPE Meeting can be intimidating and we want to make sure everyone feels welcome. You can indicate your interest in mentoring when you register or you can sign up here: <https://www.ripe.net/participate/forms/apply/ripe-meeting-mentor-sign-up/> ---------------------------------- RIPE Meetings are Parent-Friendly ---------------------------------- We provide on-site childcare for parents in the community who need to bring their children in order to take part in a RIPE Meeting. Space is limited and childcare was fully booked at RIPE 78, so make sure you register early to secure your place: <https://ripe79.ripe.net/on-site/on-site-childcare/> ---------------------- RIPE Networking App ---------------------- Easily network with fellow attendees using our open-source app built by the RIPE NCC. All you need to log in is a RIPE NCC Access account: <https://ripe79.ripe.net/on-site/ripe-networking-app/> ---------------- IoT Hackathon ---------------- Join us for a two-day Internet of Things hackathon the weekend before RIPE 79 (12-13 October). Participants will develop several IoT tools, products and apps for the RIPE community. If you want to get involved, apply by *9 September 2019*: <https://ripe79.ripe.net/on-site/parallel-events/> ------------ More information on RIPE 79 can be found at: <https://ripe79.ripe.net/> Follow us on Facebook and Twitter: @ripemeeting, #RIPE79 Best regards, Martina de Mas Event Organiser RIPE NCC