Dear colleagues, In this mail, you can find information about the following RIPE 93-related topics: 1. Registration and Ticket Options 2. Call for Presentations 3. Call for Sponsors 4. Local Hubs 5. RIPE Academic Collaboration Initiative (RACI) 6. Mentoring Programme 7. Accommodation 1. Registration and Ticket Options ---------------------------------------------- You can now register for RIPE 93 at: https://ripe93.ripe.net/register/attend-onsite/ RIPE 93 will take place at the Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia, Bulgaria, from 26-30 October 2026. Week ticket: €400 (Early Bird €350) Day ticket: €130 (Early Bird €125) Student (week) ticket: € 50 Dinner ticket: € 75 The early bird rate is available until 31 July 2026. You can find more information about onsite and online ticket options at: https://ripe93.ripe.net/register/ 2. Call for Presentations -------------------------------- The Call for Presentations is now open. You can find all necessary information here: https://ripe93.ripe.net/present/call-for-presentations/ 3. Call for Sponsors --------------------------- Supporting a RIPE Meeting through sponsorship gives your organisation fantastic exposure in the global Internet community. Get in touch with the RIPE Meeting team if you are interested in sponsoring RIPE 93: https://ripe93.ripe.net/about/sponsors/ 4. Local Hubs ------------------- Not everyone can travel to Sofia to attend RIPE 93 in person. Want to help bring the RIPE community together in your area? Host a Local Hub! https://ripe93.ripe.net/attend/local-hubs/ 5. RACI ----------- The RIPE Academic Cooperation Initiative (RACI) covers the cost of the meeting ticket, travel and accommodation for successful applicants to present their research at RIPE 93. Apply before 3 August at: https://www.ripe.net/community/community-initiatives/raci/ 6. Mentoring Programme ---------------------------------- The RIPE Meeting Mentoring Programme connects newcomers with experienced members of the community. RIPE Meetings have brought people together for over 25 years to talk about Internet operations, policy, and governance. As the community grows, we want everyone to feel welcome and involved—no matter their skills or experience. Want to be a mentor or find one? For more information about how to become a mentor or to be paired with a mentor, visit: https://ripe93.ripe.net/attend/mentoring-programme/ 7. Accommodation ------------------------- Due to the limited number of rooms available, please book your accommodation soon: https://ripe93.ripe.net/on-site/accommodation/ More information about RIPE 93 can be found at: https://ripe93.ripe.net/ Track the #RIPE93 hashtag on social media for the latest updates. See you in Sofia! Kind regards, Kajal Ince (For the RIPE Meeting Organisation Team)