[Apologies for duplicate e-mails] Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the next RIPE NCC Regional Meeting in Moscow, Russia. The meeting will be held from 23-24 September at the Holiday Inn Moscow-Suschevsky. 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. Registration ------------ This meeting is free to attend, although you must register. You can register online at: https://lirportal.ripe.net/lirportal/meeting/register/55 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 has several slots reserved for presentations on issues affecting the local Internet community. We need your help to complete it. If you have ideas for presentations, please submit a proposal to <meeting@ripe.net> Presentations can be given in English or Russian. Simultaneous translation between both languages is provided at the meeting. The agenda will be posted as soon as all topics are confirmed. 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-2008/visa-info.html NOTE: You should request the invitation letter before 15 August 2008. After that date it's unlikely that you will get the visa in time. Meeting Venue ------------- This meeting will take place in the Holiday Inn Moscow-Suschevsky. More information is available at: http://www.ripe.net/meetings/regional/moscow-2008/venue.html If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to <meeting@ripe.net>. Regards, Paul Rendek Head of Member Services & Communications RIPE NCC