[93all] IETF 93 - Meeting Information

[IETF Secretariat <[e-mail]>]

IETF 93
Prague, Czech Republic
July 19 - 24, 2015
Hosts: Brocade and CZ.NIC

IETF 93 Information: http://www.ietf.org/meeting/93/index.html
Meeting venue: The Hilton Prague 
Register online at: http://www.ietf.org/meeting/register.html

1.  IETF 93 Hackathon
2.  Accommodations
3.  Registration
4.  Value Added Tax (VAT)
5.  Visas & Letters of Invitation
6.  Bits-N-Bites

1.  IETF 93 Hackathon
	The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) is holding a Hackathon sponsored by Cisco to encourage developers to discuss, collaborate and develop utilities, ideas, sample code and 
	solutions that show practical implementations of IETF standards. More information can be found here: 	
	http://ietf.org/hackathon/93-hackathon.html

	If you don’t see a technology that you would like to focus on at the Hackathon, please send your ideas to [e-mail]

	Sign-up for the IETF 93 Hackathon here: https://www.ietf.org/registration/ietf93/hackathonregistration.py	

2. Accommodations
	The Hilton Prague is currently sold out. The IETF has contracted with the InterContinental as an overflow hotel and there are still rooms available. 
        The link for reservations at the InterContinental is below. Additionally, information about alternative hotel accommodations is provided below.

	Reservation Cut-off Dates: 
	Meeting Venue: The Hilton Prague - 22 June 2015
	Overflow Hotel: The Intercontinental Prague - 17 June 2015

	Reservation Links: 
	The Hilton Prague: http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/P/PRGHITW-AIETF-20150709/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
	The InterContinental Prague (Overflow): https://resweb.passkey.com/go/IETF

	For information on rates and policies, please visit: http://www.ietf.org/meeting/93/hotel.html

	Alternative Hotels
	There are numerous hotels in the general area around the Hilton Prague at different prices. The IETF does not have a contract with these hotels, nor is the IETF 
	network available.  
	A map of hotels within walking distance of the Hilton Prague is located here: 	
	https://www.google.com/maps/search/hotel+near+prague+hilton,+prague/@50.0916587,14.4374689,17z?hl=en

	These hotels include:  
	Hotel Jurys Inn Prague https://www.jurysinns.com/hotels/prague
        Grandior Hotel Prague: http://www.hotel-grandior.cz/en/
	Hotel Florenc http://www.hotel-florenc.cz/
	Hotel Muncha http://www.hotelmucha.cz/
	EA Hotel Embassy Prague http://www.hotelembassyprague.cz/en/
	B&B Hotel Prague-City http://www.hotelbb.cz/cs/prague-city
	DesignHotel Elephant http://www.hotel-elephant.cz/

        This information is provided as a convenience to meeting attendees. The IETF makes no representation as to availability, prices, cancellation practices, or Internet 
	quality.

	You may also choose to use other travel search services, such as:
        http://www.hotels.com/
        http://www.trivago.com/
        https://www.airbnb.com/ 

3. Registration

   Registration fees do not include the VAT of 21%. The VAT will be added to the fee and paid over to the tax authorities.

	A. Early-Bird Registration - USD 700.00, if paid in full prior to 23:59 UTC 10 July 2015.
	B. After Early-Bird cutoff - USD 875.00
	C. Full-time Student Registrations - USD 150.00 (with proper ID)
	D. One Day Pass Registration - USD 375.00
	E. Registration Cancellation   
	Cut-off for registration cancellation is Monday, 13 July 2015 at UTC 23:59. Cancellations are subject to a 10% (ten percent) cancellation fee if requested by that date 
	and time.
	F. Online Registration and Payment ends Friday, 17 July 2015, 17:00 local Prague time.
	G. On-site Registration begins on Sunday, 19 July 2015 at 10:00 local Prague time.

4. Value Added Tax (VAT)
	You may be entitled to recoup some or all of the VAT. All IETF 93 attendees will receive a VAT compliant invoice. For this meeting the Czech VAT of 21% has been 
	added to the Registration Fee. More information is available at http://www.ietf.org/meeting/93/vat.html.	

5. Visas & Letters of Invitation:
	For information on Visiting the Czech Republic, please visit:http://www.mzv.cz/jnp/en/information_for_aliens/general_visa_information/

	After you complete the registration process, you can request an electronic IETF letter of invitation and a Local Letter of Invitation. The registration system also allows for 
	you to request hard copy letters of invitation. You may 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 Czech Republic.

6. Bits-N-Bites
	Due to Sponsor demand Bits-N-Bites will be held at IETF 93. The theme of Bits-N-Bites in Prague will be Internet of Things (IoT) and will showcase demonstrations 
	from a wide range of participants. Information on Bits-N-Bites at IETF 93 and how to become a participant is here: http://www.ietf.org/meeting/93/bits-n-bites.html	

Only 53 days until IETF 93 in Prague!