Dear colleagues, You can now register for the RIPE 78 Meeting at: https://ripe78.ripe.net/register/ RIPE 78 will take place at the Hotel Hilton Reykjavík Nordica in Reykjavík from 20-24 May 2019: https://ripe78.ripe.net/on-site/meeting-venue/ ------------- 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://ripe78.ripe.net/register/ ------------- Accommodation ------------- The Hotel Hilton Reykjavík Nordica and other hotels nearby are offering RIPE 78 attendees a discounted room rate, which is subject to availability. Reserve now to avoid disappointment at: https://ripe78.ripe.net/travel/accommodation/ ------------- Call for Sponsors ------------- Supporting a RIPE Meeting through sponsorship gives your organisation fantastic exposure in the global Internet community. We offer a range of options aimed to suit organisations of all sizes: https://ripe78.ripe.net/sponsors/become-a-sponsor/ -------------------------------- Diversity Initiatives at RIPE 78 ------------------------------- We have several initiatives aimed increasing diversity and inclusion at RIPE Meetings... - RIPE Fellowship - We fund a meeting ticket, accommodation and travel to the RIPE Meeting for those in need of financial assistance from the RIPE NCC service region. The application window opens on 4 February: https://www.ripe.net/fellowship - RIPE Academic Cooperation Initiative (RACI)- RACI funds a meeting ticket, accommodation and travel for successful applicants to present their research at RIPE 78. Apply before 17 February at: https://ripe78.ripe.net/programme/raci/ - On-site Childcare - We make it easier for parents in the community to fully participate in the meeting by offering professional, on-site childcare for children ages 6m-10yo. Space is limited, so be sure to confirm your child's place when you register for the meeting. More info: https://ripe78.ripe.net/on-site/on-site-childcare/ - Women in Tech Session - This open, inclusive lunch session brings together attendees to celebrate the achievements of women in the community while sharing experiences, best practices and discussing ways to further inclusiveness in the RIPE community and beyond. - RIPE Meeting Mentoring - Experienced RIPE Meeting attendees can help newcomers make the most of their meeting by volunteering to be a mentor. We match mentors with mentees based on interests and areas of expertise. You can sign yourself up to be a mentor or mentee when you register for the meeting. More info: https://www.ripe.net/mentoring ---- More information on RIPE 78 can be found at: https://ripe78.ripe.net/ Follow us on Twitter: @ripemeeting, #RIPE78 Kind regards, RIPE Meetings Organisation Team