[ncc-announce] [meetings] Countdown to RIPE 73

Dear colleagues,

RIPE 73 will take place at the Meliá Castilla hotel in Madrid from 24-28 
October 2016. Register now at:
https://ripe73.ripe.net/attend/register/

Week ticket: EUR 350
Day ticket: EUR 125
Student (week) ticket: EUR 50

All new RIPE NCC members are eligible for two free week tickets. More 
information about ticket options is online:
https://ripe73.ripe.net/attend

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Call for Presentations and Draft Programme
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We’re seeking content proposals for:
- Plenary sessions
- Panels
- Workshops
- Lightning talks

Got a story or an idea to share? Submit your proposal before 25 
September 2016:
https://ripe73.ripe.net/submit-topic/cfp/

A list of accepted RIPE 73 presentations is now published at:
https://ripe73.ripe.net/programme/meeting-plan/draft-programme/

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Meeting Plan
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The draft meeting plan is now online:
https://ripe73.ripe.net/programme/meeting-plan/

Please note: RIPE 73 will start one hour later each day than normal, 
embracing local business and social custom. The meeting will open at 
10:00 each day and social events will start an hour later than usual.

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IXP Tools Hackathon
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A special hackathon focused on developing tools for IXPs will take place 
the weekend before RIPE 73 in Madrid, from 22-23 October. Register at:
https://atlas.ripe.net/hackathon/ixp-tools/#!application-form

The application deadline is 15 September 2016.

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RIPE NCC Training
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On Sunday, 23 October 2016, the RIPE NCC Training Department will 
organise a full-day Basic IPv6 Training Course. The course is free and 
will also take place at the Meliá Castilla hotel in Madrid.

RIPE NCC members can register via the following link:
https://lirportal.ripe.net/training/register/courseCode/IPX20160029

If you are not a RIPE NCC member, please email <training at ripe.net> to 
register and include your name, the course name and whether or not you 
want the vegetarian meal option.

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Social Media
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Follow @ripemeeting and #RIPE73 on Twitter.

Join us on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/ripemeetings

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There’s lots more information about RIPE 73 online:
https://ripe73.ripe.net/

See you in Madrid!

Best regards,

Martina de Mas
Conference Coordinator
RIPE NCC