Hi, Just so you are all aware: The venue hotel for RIPE90, Epic SANA Lisboa, requires FULL payment of your entire stay once you book it. I am disappointed that RIPE engages with properties that enforce these requirements. A one-night deposit or just holding your credit card would be a lot more "normal," in fact I am rather surprised this doesn't violate EU law, but hey, I don't live in the EU. Given the limited number of rooms available at the venue hotel, I am sure I am not the only one wanting to book early, but paying 6 months in advance does seem rather extreme IMO. You have been warned. Ole Ole J. Jacobsen Editor and Publisher The Internet Protocol Journal Office: +1 415-550-9433 Cell: +1 415-370-4628 Docomo: +81 90 3337-9311 Web: protocoljournal.org E-mail: olejacobsen@me.com E-mail: ole@protocoljournal.org