[regional-russia] [ncc-announce] Regional Meeting Moscow: Registration Open

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Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the next
RIPE NCC Regional Meeting in Moscow, Russia.

The meeting will be held from 2-3 October 2007 at the Marriott Grand
Hotel, Moscow, and will enable the RIPE NCC to get direct feedback from
members in the region.

Presentations on region-specific issues will play a central part in the
meeting agenda and attendees will be able to meet with RIPE NCC staff
and the region's key industry players.


Registration
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This meeting is free to attend, although you must register. You can
register online at:
https://lirportal.ripe.net/lirportal/meeting/registration/meeting.html?id=44


Presentations and Meeting Agenda
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The presentations at this meeting are based on what you think are the
most important topics for your region. The agenda (see below) has
several slots reserved for presentations on issues affecting the local
Internet community. We need your help to complete it.

If you have ideas for presentations, please submit a proposal to
<contact at ripe.net>.

During the meeting, presentations can be given in English or Russian.
Simultaneous translation between both languages is provided.

The preliminary meeting agenda is available at:
http://www.ripe.net/meetings/regional/moscow-2007/agenda.html

The agenda will be updated as soon as presenters and topics are confirmed.


Visa
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If you need a visa to enter Russia, you are urged to request an
invitation letter as soon as possible. You can request your invitation
letter by following the instructions at:
http://www.ripe.net/meetings/regional/moscow-2007/visa-info.html

NOTE: If you do not request an invitation letter by 10 August 2007, it
is unlikely that you will get a visa in time to attend this meeting.


Meeting Venue
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This meeting will take place in the Marriott Grand Hotel, Moscow. More
information is available at:
http://www.ripe.net/meetings/regional/moscow-2007/venue.html


Further Information
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More information about the RIPE NCC Regional Meeting, Moscow is
available at:
http://www.ripe.net/meetings/regional/moscow-2007/index.html

If you have any questions, please e-mail <contact at ripe.net>.


Regards,

Paul Rendek
Head of Member Services & Communications
RIPE NCC