Dear colleagues, RIPE 88 is approaching and we wanted to give you an update about the meeting. You can still register for RIPE 88 if you haven't registered yet: https://ripe88.ripe.net/attend/register/ RIPE 88 will take place at Metropolo Hotel by Golden Tulip in Krakow, Poland from 20-24 May 2024. ------------- 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://ripe88.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 at RIPE 88? Take a look at: https://ripe88.ripe.net/programme/meeting-plan/ --------------------- Newcomer's Information --------------------- Is this your first RIPE Meeting? Welcome you to the RIPE community. 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 here: https://ripe88.ripe.net/attend/first-ripe-meeting/ ------------- Parallel Events ------------- As always, there are plenty of things going on in parallel with a busy RIPE Meeting week. You can get certified, or join in the Academic and NREN reception. Get the details at: https://ripe88.ripe.net/programme/parallel-events/ ------------- On-site Childcare ------------- Reminder: If you're bringing your little ones to RIPE 88, please make sure that you inform us about your childcare requirements before *5 May*. We have limited spaces. For more information, visit: https://ripe88.ripe.net/attend/diversity/childcare/ ------------- Social Events ------------- Get ready to network and enjoy meeting your fellow attendees. Take a look at our social events: https://ripe88.ripe.net/programme/social-events/ ------------- Safety and Accessibility Information ------------- We want all our attendees to enjoy a safe RIPE Meeting in Krakow. Please take a look at our webpages with information on health, safety and security: https://ripe88.ripe.net/attend/safety-and-security/ And if you have an requirements for accessibility, please get in touch with us. We have published accessibility information, and will add to it as we get closer to the meeting. You can find this information at: https://ripe88.ripe.net/attend/accessibility/ ---------------- Important Dates and Deadlines ---------------- 5 May: Mentoring application deadline 5 May: Childcare application deadline 10 May: Lightning Talk submissions accepted 13 May: Deadline to send recorded presentations to be published on the website 20-24 May 2024: RIPE 88 takes place in Krakow More information on RIPE 88 can be found at: https://ripe88.ripe.net/ Track the #RIPE88 hashtag on social media for the latest updates. See you in Krakow! Kind regards, RIPE 88 Meeting Organisation Team