Dear colleagues, RIPE 89 is fast approaching, and we wanted to share insights into what you can look forward to. The meeting will take place online and in person at the Clarion Congress Hotel, Prague, Czechia, from 28 October - 1 November 2024. You can still register for the meeting at: https://ripe89.ripe.net/attend/register/ ------------------- Ticket Options ------------------- Week ticket: EUR 400 Day ticket: EUR 130 Student (week) ticket: EUR 50 You can find more information about ticket options at: https://ripe89.ripe.net/attend/register/ ------------------ Draft Agenda ------------------ We have published the draft agenda for the plenary sessions, and Working Group agendas are being added as they come in. Curious about what you can expect? Take a look at: https://ripe89.ripe.net/programme/meeting-plan/ ------------------------------- Newcomer's Information -------------------------------- Is this your first RIPE Meeting? Please participate in our newcomers’ activities so that you can find your way to things that interest you and have a productive and fulfilling RIPE Meeting! You will find more information at: https://ripe89.ripe.net/attend/first-ripe-meeting/ ----------------------- Call for Sponsors ----------------------- If you're interested in sponsoring RIPE 89 and getting your logo onto our digital materials, get in touch. Supporting a RIPE Meeting through sponsorship gives your organisation great exposure in the global Internet community. More information: https://ripe89.ripe.net/sponsors/become-a-sponsor/ -------------------- Parallel Events -------------------- During the RIPE Meeting Week, you can take a RIPE NCC Certified Professionals exam or join one of our feedback sessions to help us improve the LIR Portal. Our colleagues, Fallon and Antonella, will be hosting 20-minute interviews to gather your valuable insights—and yes, there’s a prize for participating! Book your slot at: https://ripe89.ripe.net/programme/parallel-events/ ----------------------- Onsite Childcare ----------------------- Reminder: If you're bringing your little ones to RIPE 89, please make sure that you inform us about your childcare requirements before 11 October, as we have limited space. For more information, visit: https://ripe89.ripe.net/attend/diversity/childcare/ ------------------ Social Events ------------------ Get ready to network and meet with your fellow attendees. Join our social events: https://ripe89.ripe.net/programme/social-events/ -------------------------------- Safety and Accessibility -------------------------------- We want all our attendees to enjoy a safe RIPE Meeting. Please familiarise yourselves with information on Health, Safety, and Security: https://ripe89.ripe.net/attend/safety-and-security/ If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact us. Information is available at: https://ripe89.ripe.net/attend/accessibility/ ------------------------------------------ Important Dates and Deadlines ------------------------------------------ 11 October: Mentoring, Childcare, and Local Hub application deadline 18 October: Lightning Talks submission deadline 21 October: Deadline to send your recorded presentations 28 October - 1 November: RIPE 89 takes place in Prague More information on RIPE 89 can be found at: https://ripe89.ripe.net/ For the latest updates, follow #RIPE89 on social media. See you in Prague! Kind Regards, RIPE 89 Meeting Organisation Team