[Apologies for duplicate e-mails] Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the Middle East Network Operators Group (MENOG) 3 Meeting/RIPE NCC Regional Meeting. This event takes place in Kuwait City, Kuwait, on 15-17 April, 2008 and is hosted by Wataniya Telecom. This is the second time these meetings will be hosted together and we look forward to an event that will encourage discussion, cooperation and innovation in the region. Registration ------------ This event is free and open to everyone, although you must register to attend. Please register online at: https://lirportal.ripe.net/lirportal/meeting/registration/meeting.html?id=49 Presentations and Meeting Agenda -------------------------------- The presentations for this meeting are based on what you think are the most important topics for your region. The agenda has several slots reserved for presentations on issues affecting the local Internet community. We need your help to complete it. If you would like to give a presentation, or suggest topics for discussion, please e-mail menog-sec@menog.net The preliminary meeting agenda is available at: http://www.menog.net/meetings/menog3/agenda.php The agenda will be updated as soon as presenters and topics are confirmed. Meeting Venue ------------- The meeting venue will be confirmed and announced shortly. Sponsorship ----------- If you would like to gain exposure for your organisation's products or services by sponsoring parts of this event, there are various sponsorship packages available. For more information, please see: http://www.menog.net/sponsorship.php Further information ------------------- MENOG MENOG meetings offer network engineers and other network operators the opportunity to share their experience, knowledge and ideas for regional cooperation. More information about MENOG and its activities can be found at: http://www.menog.net/ The MENOG mailing list offers a forum for discussion about regional Internet issues and related Industry events. It is also used to make announcements about the group. You can sign up to the mailing list at: http://www.menog.net/mailing_lists.php Regional Meetings RIPE NCC Regional Meetings enable the RIPE NCC to get direct feedback from its members in specific regions. Presentations on issues that affect the global and local Internet industry play a central part in the meeting's agenda. Attendees are also able to meet with RIPE NCC staff as well as the region's key industry players. For more information please see: http://www.ripe.net/meetings/regional/ Regards, Paul Rendek RIPE NCC On behalf of the RIPE NCC Regional Meeting/MENOG 3 Organisers