IETF 89 - Accommodations & Early Bird Registration Cut-off

[IETF Secretariat <[e-mail]>]

89th IETF Meeting
London, England
March 2-7, 2014
Host: ICANN

Meeting venue:  Hilton London Metropole: http://www.hiltonlondonmet.com/
Register online at: http://www.ietf.org/meetings/89/

1.  Registration
2.  Social Event
3.  Accommodations - Rooms Available
4.  Visas & Letters of Invitation
5.  Companion Program

1. Registration
A. Early-Bird Registration - USD 650.00 Pay by Friday, 21 February 2014 UTC 23:59
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,
        24 February 2014 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, 28 February 2014, 1700 local London time.
G. On-site Registration starting Sunday, 2 March 2014 at 1100 local London time.

2.  Social Event
IETF89's social event sponsored by ICANN will be held at the Museum of London on Tuesday, 4 March 2014 from 19:15 to 23:00

Shuttles will be provided between the Hilton London Metropole and the Museum of London (Travel time: approximately 30 minutes).

The cost is $30 USD per person.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit:
http://meetings.icann.org/IETF89/SocialEvent

3.  Accommodations: Hilton London Metropole
A limited number of guest rooms are available at the IETF group rate. To make a reservation, please send an email to:  [e-mail] or call Linda at  [phone] between 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM UK Time.

4. Visas & Letters of Invitation:
Information on Visiting the UK, please visit:
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/do-you-need-a-visa/ and
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/

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 UK.

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, 2 March
- Ability to attend the official Welcome Reception from 1700-1900 on Sunday, 2 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 communicate and make plans with other IETF Companions.

You can register your companion at any time via the IETF website through the "Attendee Self-Service Portal" at https://www.ietf.org/registration/ietf89/selfservice.py or onsite at the meeting.

A companion may join the 89 Companions mailing list without any cost at:
https://www.ietf.org/mailman/listinfo/89companions

Only 10 days until the London IETF!