Dear Colleagues, RIPE 59 will be held from 5-9 October 2009, in Lisbon, Portugal. The draft meeting plan has been posted at: http://www.ripe.net/ripe/meetings/ripe-59/meeting-plan.html Registration ------------ You can register online for RIPE 59 at: http://ripe59.ripe.net/registration Hotel ----- Special room rates have been arranged at the meeting venue. Please book your room early to take advantage of the special rate of EUR 175 per night. Information on how to book your accommodation is available at: http://ripe59.ripe.net/venue Travel Visa for Portugal ------------------------ If you require a visa to enter Portugal, please request one as soon as possible. We are happy to provide you with an invitation letter upon request after you have completed the meeting registration. Sponsorships ------------ Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information please contact <meeting@ripe.net>. More Information ---------------- If you have questions, please contact <meeting@ripe.net>. Please also check the meeting homepage regularly for updated information: http://ripe59.ripe.net/introduction Regards, Camilla Meidell Conference Coordinator RIPE NCC