Dear Colleagues, We're pleased to announce that the next RIPE NCC Regional Meeting will be held in the Marriott Grand Hotel, Moscow, on 17-18 September 2009. Registration ------------ This meeting is free to attend, although we ask that you register. You can now register for the meeting online at: http://portal.ripe.net/web/moscow-2009/registration Agenda ------ The agenda will include presentations on global and region-specific policy and technical issues affecting the Internet community. Presentations will be given in English or Russian, and simultaneous translation between both languages will provided. The schedule will allow time for questions and debates, as well as generous lunch and coffee breaks during which you can meet and network with other participants. Attendees will also be able to meet with RIPE NCC staff and other key industry players. The full agenda will be posted shortly. Visa ---- If you need a visa to enter Russia, you are urged to request an invitation letter as soon as possible. You can request your invitation letter by following the instructions at: http://portal.ripe.net/web/moscow-2009/visa-information NOTE: You should request the invitation letter before 15 August 2009. After that date it's unlikely that you will get the visa in time. Meeting Venue ------------- This meeting will take place in the Marriott Grand Hotel in Moscow. More information is available at: http://portal.ripe.net/web/moscow-2009/venue If you have any questions, please send an email to <meeting@ripe.net>. Regards, Paul Rendek Head of External Relations and Communications RIPE NCC