Dear colleagues, You can now register for the RIPE 77 Meeting at: https://ripe77.ripe.net/attend/register/ RIPE 77 will take place at the Hotel Okura in Amsterdam from 15-19 October 2018. ------------- Ticket Options ------------- Week ticket: EUR 350 Day ticket: EUR 125 Student (week) ticket: EUR 50 You can find more information about ticket options at: https://ripe77.ripe.net/attend/ ------------- Call for Presentations ------------- The RIPE Programme Committee (PC) is now seeking content proposals from the RIPE community for the plenary sessions, BoFs (Birds of a Feather sessions), workshops, tutorials and lightning talks at RIPE 77. Proposals must be submitted for full consideration no later than 27 August. More information at: https://ripe77.ripe.net/cfp/ ------------- RIPE Fellowship ------------- If you are in the RIPE NCC service region and need financial assistance to attend RIPE 77, please consider applying for a RIPE Fellowship. We will cover travel, accommodation and a full-week meeting ticket. Apply before 29 August at: https://www.ripe.net/participate/ripe/ripe-fellowship ------------- RACI ------------- The RIPE Academic Cooperation Initiative (RACI) will cover the cost of the meeting ticket, travel and accommodation for successful applicants to present their research at RIPE 77. Apply before 12 August at: https://www.ripe.net/raci/ ---------------- Quantum Internet Hackathon ---------------- The next RIPE NCC Hackathon will be held the weekend before the RIPE 77 meeting in Amsterdam (13-14 October). You can already apply at: https://www.ripe.net/participate/forms/apply/quantum-internet-hackathon/ ------------- Discounted Room Rates ------------- The Hotel Okura and other hotels nearby are offering RIPE 77 attendees a discounted room rate, which is subject to availability. Reserve now to avoid disappointment at: https://ripe77.ripe.net/venue/accommodation/ ------------- On-site Childcare ------------- We're making it easier for parents to fully participate in the RIPE Meeting by offering professional, on-site childcare at the meeting venue for children aged 6 months to 10 years. Space is limited, so be sure to register soon to confirm your child's place. For more information and to register, see: http://ripe77.ripe.net/on-site/on-site-childcare/ ---------------- RIPE Networking App ---------------- We are pleased to announce that the RIPE Networking App is available to use for RIPE 77. It's a simple way to schedule meetings with other attendees who are using the app. You’ll need a RIPE NCC Access account to use the app. To learn more, please visit: https://ripe77.ripe.net/on-site/ripe-networking-app/ ---------------- Important Dates and Deadlines ---------------- RACI: 12 August RIPE 77 CfP: 27 August RIPE Fellowship: 29 August Quantum Internet Hackathon: 13-14 October RIPE 77: 15-19 October Discounted hotel rooms: First come, first served – limited rooms available On-site childcare: First come, first served – limited places available More information on RIPE 77 can be found at: https://ripe77.ripe.net/ Follow us on Twitter: @ripemeeting, #RIPE77 See you in Amsterdam in October! Kind regards, RIPE Meetings Organisation Team