[Apologies for duplicate e-mails.] Dear Colleagues, The next RIPE NCC Regional Meeting will be held from 2-3 October 2007 at the Marriott Grand Hotel in Moscow. Presentations on region-specific issues will play a central part in the meeting agenda and attendees will be able to meet with RIPE NCC staff and the region's key industry players. 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://www.ripe.net/meetings/regional/moscow-2007/visa-info.html NOTE: If you do not request an invitation letter by 10 August 2007, it is unlikely that you will get a visa in time to attend this meeting. Registration ------------- This meeting is free to attend, although you must register. You can register online at: https://lirportal.ripe.net/lirportal/meeting/registration/meeting.html?id=44 Presentations and Meeting Agenda --------------------------------- The presentations at this meeting are based on what you think are the most important topics for your region. The agenda (see below) has several slots reserved for presentations on issues affecting the local Internet community. We need your help to complete it. If you have any suggestions for topics that may be of interest to the region's local Internet community, please submit a proposal, in English, to <meeting@ripe.net>. During the meeting, presentations will be given in English and Russian. Simultaneous translation between both languages will be provided. The preliminary meeting agenda is available at: http://www.ripe.net/meetings/regional/moscow-2007/agenda.html The agenda will be updated as soon as presenters and topics are confirmed. HOTEL ACCOMMODATION -------------------- RIPE NCC Regional Meeting attendees wishing to stay at the Marriott Grand Hotel can take advantage of a reduced room rate. For more information and the online reservation form, go to: http://www.ripe.net/meetings/regional/moscow-2007/venue.html Further Information -------------------- More information about the RIPE NCC Regional Meeting, Moscow is available at: http://www.ripe.net/meetings/regional/moscow-2007/index.html If you have any questions, please e-mail <meeting@ripe.net>. Regards, Paul Rendek Head of External Relations & Communications RIPE NCC