IETF 83

IETF 83 Meeting
Paris, France
March 25-30, 2012
Host: Cisco

Meeting venue:  Le Palais des Congres de Paris
http://www.viparis.com/Viparis/exhibition-paris/site/Palais-Congres-Paris-Paris/en/4

Register online at: http://www.ietf.org/meetings/83/

1.  Host: Cisco
2.  Registration: Early Bird Cut-off Friday, 16 March
3.  Meeting Room Usage
4.  Visas & Letters of Invitation
5.  IETF83 wiki
6.  Companion Program

1. The IETF is pleased to announce that Cisco has agreed to host the IETF 83 in Paris!  We would like to thank Cisco for very much for their generous support of the IETF. Power outlets will now be available in the plenary room and there will be no sale of green dots!

2. Registration
A. Early-Bird Registration - USD 650.00 Pay by Friday, 16 March 2012 1700 PT (UTC -7)
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, 19 March 2012 at 1700 PT (UTC -7). Cancellations are subject to a 10% (ten percent)cancellation fee if requested by that date and time.
F. Online Registration and Payment ends Friday, 23 March 2012, 1700 local Paris time.
G. On-site Registration starting Sunday, 25 March 2012 at 1100 local Paris time.

3. Meeting Room Usage
Due to the high cost of renting meeting rooms at the Paris venue, usage of space will be limited the actual times of the IETF meetings on the agenda. Meeting Breakout Rooms must be vacated by 1800 (except on Thursday when the time will be 2000), smaller meeting rooms must be vacated by 2000. The terminal room will have 24 hour access, please remember to wear your badge to gain entrance.

4. Visas & Letters of Invitation: 
Information on Visiting France, please visit:
http://www.consulfrance-sanfrancisco.org/spip.php?rubrique201

After you complete the registration process, you can request an electronic IETF Letter of Invitation. You may also request one at a later time by following the link provided in the confirmation email.  

5.  IETF83 wiki
The IETF 83 meeting wiki (Your Wiki) has been created for the attendees of IETF 83 meeting to exchange information.

Your IETF 83 (Paris) wiki can be found here:
http://www.ietf.org/registration/MeetingWiki/wiki/ietf83
and is also accessible from the Paris meeting page on the IETF website.

If you are registered for IETF 83, a user account has been automatically created for you on this Wiki. Your user name is the email address you registered under, and your initial password is your 10 digit confirmation number. You can change your password in your profile settings.

6.  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 15.00 

Benefits include:
- A special welcome reception for companions from 1630-1730 on Sunday, 25 March
- Ability to attend the official Welcome Reception from 1700-1900 on Sunday, 25 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 83 companions mailing list see:
https://www.ietf.org/mailman/listinfo/83companions

Only 16 days until the Paris IETF!

IETF 83 - Thank you Cisco