[ncc-announce] [meetings] Are You Ready for RIPE 79?

Dear colleagues,

RIPE 79 takes place at the Postillion Convention Centre WTC Rotterdam 
from 14‑18 October 2019.

If you haven’t yet registered, follow this link to secure your place:
<https://ripe79.ripe.net/register>

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Programme
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The draft meeting plan is available online:
<https://ripe79.ripe.net/programme/meeting-plan/>

There are still some plenary, tutorial and BoF slots left. If you have 
something you’d like to share with the community, please submit a 
proposal before *8 September* at:
<https://ripe79.ripe.net/submit-topic/cfp/>

RIPE 79 socials are great opportunities to network with other attendees. 
Check out the socials and plan your evenings:
<https://ripe79.ripe.net/programme/social-events/>

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RIPE Meeting Mentoring
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If you've been to a few meetings already, please consider signing up to 
be a RIPE Meeting Mentor. All you need to do is email a newcomer, meet 
for a coffee and check in with them a few times over the week to make 
sure they're finding their way.

Being new at a RIPE Meeting can be intimidating and we want to make sure 
everyone feels welcome. You can indicate your interest in mentoring when 
you register or you can sign up here:
<https://www.ripe.net/participate/forms/apply/ripe-meeting-mentor-sign-up/>

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RIPE Meetings are Parent-Friendly
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We provide on-site childcare for parents in the community who need to 
bring their children in order to take part in a RIPE Meeting. Space is 
limited and childcare was fully booked at RIPE 78, so make sure you 
register early to secure your place:
<https://ripe79.ripe.net/on-site/on-site-childcare/>

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RIPE Networking App
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Easily network with fellow attendees using our open-source app built by 
the RIPE NCC. All you need to log in is a RIPE NCC Access account:
<https://ripe79.ripe.net/on-site/ripe-networking-app/>

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IoT Hackathon
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Join us for a two-day Internet of Things hackathon the weekend before 
RIPE 79 (12-13 October). Participants will develop several IoT tools, 
products and apps for the RIPE community. If you want to get involved, 
apply by *9 September 2019*:
<https://ripe79.ripe.net/on-site/parallel-events/>

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More information on RIPE 79 can be found at:
<https://ripe79.ripe.net/>

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter: @ripemeeting, #RIPE79

Best regards,

Martina de Mas
Event Organiser
RIPE NCC