[119-newparticipants] New Participants - Welcome to IETF 119!

[Michelle Cotton <[e-mail]>]

Hello!

Welcome to IETF 119 in Brisbane.

IETF Registration opens at 9:30 AM on the Plaza Terrace Foyer.

Today's events:

Sunday, March 17, 2024

-New Participants’ Overview
12:30 - 13:30 
M1
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.

-Meetecho Test Session
13:30 - 14:30
M1
Onsite and Remote
This session will be a short introduction to Meetecho, the conferencing platform used for Working Group and other sessions during the IETF meeting.  You will learn the basic functionality and be able to do live testing.

-Quick Connections 
16:00 - 17:00
Plaza Terrace
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/119/attendee-dashboard/YOURREGISTRATION#/)  A direct link to your dashboard is also available in your confirmation email.  (This event is currently sold out.  If more space becomes available I will send an announcement)

-Welcome to Country
17:00 - 17:15
Plaza Ballroom
A Welcome to Country is a ceremony performed by a local Aboriginal person of significance to welcome visitors and acknowledge the event taking place on their traditional lands. The Welcome to Country at IETF 119 will be given by the Turrbal people.

-Welcome Reception 
17:15 - 19:00
Plaza Ballroom
Onsite
This is an informal reception.  It’s a chance to meet other attendees, make some connections, and chat about the upcoming week.   Food and beverages will be provided.

-Hot RFC Lightning Talks
18:00 - 20:00
P2
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.

Check the agenda for detailed information: https://datatracker.ietf.org/meeting/119/agenda
Note: The agenda is subject to change. 

If you have any questions, please let me know!

Michelle 

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Michelle Cotton
New Participant Ambassador
[e-mail]