[86all] IETF 86 - Early Bird Registration Cutoff

[IETF Secretariat <[e-mail]>]

86th IETF Meeting
Orlando, FL, USA
March 10-15, 2013
Host: Comcast and NBCUniversal

Meeting venue:  Caribe Royale http://www.cariberoyale.com

Register online at: http://www.ietf.org/meetings/86/

***Early Bird Registration Cutoff is Friday, March 1, 2013***

1.  Registration
2.  Social Event
3.  Visas & Letters of Invitation
4.  Accommodations
5.  Companion Program
6.  IETF and IEEE back-to-back Meetings

1. Registration
 A. Early-Bird Registration - USD 650.00 Pay by Friday, 1 March 2013 UTC 24:00
 B. After Early-Bird cutoff - USD 800.00
 C. Full-time Student Registrations - USD 150.00 (with proper ID)
 D. One Day Pass Registration - USD 350.00
 E. Registration Cancellation   
             Cut-off for registration cancellation is Monday,
             4 March 2013 at UTC 24:00.
             Cancellations are subject to a 10% (ten percent)
             cancellation fee if requested by that date and time.
 F. Online Registration and Payment ends Friday, 8 March 2013, 1700 local Orlando time.
 G. On-site Registration starting Sunday, 10 March 2013 at 1100 local Orlando time.

2. Social Event
 IETF86's social event sponsored by Comcast and NBCUniversal will be on Tuesday evening. 
 The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ has been reserved just for you! You'll have unlimited access to the hottest theme park rides and attractions in Orlando.
 Only here can you soar above the Hogwarts™ grounds on the ground-breaking thrill ride, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™. Climb aboard Dragon Challenge™, twin roller coasters that engage in a high-speed chase across the sky, or Flight of the Hippogriff™, a smaller coaster that takes you on a fun ride past Hagrid's hut. Plus, you can explore the wizarding world's best-known establishments in Hogsmeade™.
 The cost for the event is $30 per person and due to the expected high demand, registration is limited to two tickets an attendee. For more information, please visit: http://ietf86.com/index.php/social-event-information

3. Visas & Letters of Invitation:
 Information on Visiting the United States, please visit:
http://travel.state.gov/visa/

 After you complete the registration process, you can request an electronic IETF letter of invitation as well. The registration system also allows for you to request a hard copy IETF letter of invitation. You may also request one at a later time by following the link provided in the confirmation email.

 Please note that the IETF Letter of Invitation may not be sufficient for obtaining a visa to enter the United States.

4.  Accommodations
Caribe Royale (meeting venue) - fully booked
Holiday Inn Lake Bueno Vista - Overflow hotel
 - for more information and to book a room at the overflow hotel, please visit: http://www.ietf.org/meeting/86/hotel.html

5.  Companion Program
If you are traveling with a friend or family member over 18 years of age you can register them for the IETF Companion Program for only USD 25.00

Benefits include:
- A special welcome reception for companions from 1630-1730 on Sunday, 10 March
- Ability to attend the official Welcome Reception from 1700-1900 on Sunday, 10 March
- A distinctive meeting badge that grants access to the venue (not to be used to attend working sessions)
- Participation in a separate companion email list if you choose to help communicate and make plans with other IETF Companions.

You can register your companion at any time via the IETF website or onsite at the meeting.

To join the 86 companions mailing list only see:
https://www.ietf.org/mailman/listinfo/86companions

6.  IETF and IEEE back-to-back Meetings
The IEEE 802 Executive Committee and the IETF, IESG and IAOC are pleased to confirm the March 2013 IEEE 802 Plenary Session and IETF86 will both take place at the Caribe Royale Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, USA during the month of March 2013. IETF86 will take place March 10-15, 2013 and the IEEE 802 Plenary Session will occur March 17-22, 2013.
Registration for the March 2013 IEEE 802 Plenary Session and IETF86 are now available and the Caribe Royale has extended great rates for session attendees over the dates of both sessions. We encourage IEEE 802 and IETF participants to consider registering for both events in order to take advantage of this fine opportunity to learn more about each group.
 For Registration, Hotel Reservations and more information about the specific events please visit the event websites for the March 2013 IEEE 802 Plenary Session, https://802world.org/apps/session/79/register1/register and the IETF86, http://www.ietf.org/meetings/86/.

Only 10 days until the Orlando IETF!