Dear colleagues, You can now register for the RIPE 88 Meeting at: 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 There is an early bird rate available until 1 March 2024. You can find more information about ticket options at: https://ripe88.ripe.net/attend/register/ ------------ Call for Presentations ------------- The RIPE Programme Committee (PC) is now seeking content proposals from the RIPE community for the plenary sessions, BoFs (Birds of Feather sessions), workshops, tutorials and lightning talks at RIPE 88. Proposals must be submitted for full consideration no later than 11 March. More information at: https://ripe88.ripe.net/submit-topic/cfp/ ------------- 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 88: https://ripe88.ripe.net/sponsors/become-a-sponsor/ ------------- RIPE Fellowship ------------- If you are in the RIPE NCC service region and need financial assistance to attend RIPE 88, please consider applying for a RIPE Fellowship. We will cover travel, accommodation and a full-week meeting ticket. Apply before 25 February 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 88. Apply before 25 February at: https://www.ripe.net/raci/ ------------- Accommodation ------------- We have blocked rooms for RIPE 88 attendees at Metropolo Hotel, which are subject to availability. Reserve now to ensure accommodation at the meeting venue: https://ripe88.ripe.net/attend/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 before 5 May to confirm your child's place. For more information, visit: https://ripe88.ripe.net/attend/diversity/childcare/ ---------------- Important Dates and Deadlines ---------------- RACI: 25 February RIPE Fellowship: 25 February Accommodation: A block of rooms has been reserved for RIPE Meeting attendees until 3 May, based on first-come, first-served basis. RIPE 88 CfP: 11 March RIPE 88: 20-24 May On-site childcare: First come, first served – limited places available until 5 May. 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