[116-newparticipants] New Participant Information - 4 weeks to IETF 116

[Michelle Cotton <[e-mail]>]

Hello!

This message is part of a series to bring you information about the IETF that will help you as a new participant.

During the IETF meeting week, there are many events that are structured specifically for new participants and events that are for everyone.  We encourage you to participate in as many of these as you can.

-Hackathon (Saturday - Sunday)
Onsite and Remote
The IETF hackathon is used to encourage developers and subject matter experts to discuss, collaborate, and develop utilities, ideas, sample code, and solutions that show practical implementations of IETF standards. Registration required. 
See the following for more information:
https://wiki.ietf.org/en/meeting/116/hackathon

-New Participants’ Overview (Sunday)
Onsite and Remote
This session is a review of the New Participants’ Overview Presentation and provides new participants with information on how the IETF works, what to expect at a meeting and much more. This session will be available via Meetecho and will be linked from the agenda.

-Quick Connections (Sunday)
Onsite
New Participants’ Quick Connections is a simple and effective way for
you to be introduced to a variety of experienced IETF attendees — often
working group chairs — who can help you get more involved in your
areas of interest.  To RSVP, please go to your attendee dashboard by using your unique confirmation number (https://registration.ietf.org/116/attendee-dashboard/YOURREGISTRATION#/).  A direct link to your dashboard is also available in your confirmation email.

-Welcome Reception (Sunday)
Onsite
This is an informal reception.  It’s a chance to meet other attendees, make some connections, and chat about the upcoming week.  This year there will be a number of demonstrations from WIDE members (https://ietf116.jp/demos/).  Food and beverages will be provided.

-Hot RFC (Sunday)
Onsite and Remote
This session is for lightning talks about new ideas, proposals, and research topics. This session will be available via Meetecho and will be linked from the agenda.

-Systers Networking event (Monday)
Onsite
This is an opportunity to meet and mingle with other Systers to share advice and collaborate.
For information about Systers, please see: https://www.ietf.org/about/groups/ietf-systers/ 
Light breakfast will be available.

-New Participant Dinner (Monday) 
Onsite
This is an informal dinner for new participants to connect.  There is a $15.00 entrance fee as this is not an IETF funded event.  This dinner is organized by the IETF secretariat.
Sign-ups for the dinner will be available soon.  

-Plenary (Wednesday)
Onsite and Remote
The plenary session is an opportunity for the IETF leadership to share updates on administrative and operational topics with the community.  There is an open microphone portion of the session where community participants can ask questions. 

-Systers Happy Hour (Thursday)
Onsite
This is another opportunity to catch up with other Systers to share how your IETF meeting week went.  Refreshments will be provided.

-New Participants’ Social Hour (Thursday)
Onsite
This event is for new participants.  Come join us to chat about how your IETF week went! Share your thoughts with IETF Leadership.  Refreshments will be provided.

Social Event (Thursday)
Onsite
Join us for an evening at Osanbashi Pier! 
See the following for more information:  https://www.ietf.org/how/meetings/116/social/
Ticket sell out quickly!  See your registration dashboard to purchase tickets:
https://registration.ietf.org/116/attendee-dashboard/YOURREGISTRATION#/

See the preliminary agenda for the times for all these events: https://datatracker.ietf.org/meeting/116/agenda/
Note: The agenda is subject to change.  

Check out the mailing list archives for any messages that you may have missed prior to registering: https://mailarchive.ietf.org/arch/browse/116-newparticipants/

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me.

Michelle Cotton
New Participant Ambassador
[e-mail]