81st IETF Meeting Quebec City, Canada July 24 - 29, 2011 Host: Research In Motion (RIM) Register online at: http://www.ietf.org/meetings/81/ 1. Registration 2. Social Event - Musee de la civilisation 3. Meeting and Training Schedule 4. Visas & Letters of Invitation 5. Accommodations, Breakfast and Cancellation Policy 6. Companion Program 1. Registration A. Early-Bird Registration - USD 650.00 Pay by Friday, 15 July 2011 1700 PT (00:00 UTC) 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, 18 July 2011 at 1700 PT (0000 UTC). Cancellations are subject to a 10% (ten percent) cancellation fee if requested by that date and time. F. Online Registration and Payment ends Friday, 22 July 2011, 1700 local Quebec time (0000 UTC). G. On-site Registration starting Sunday, 24 July 2011 at 1100 local Quebec City time. 2. Social Event General information: http://www.ietf.org/meetings/81/social Date: Tuesday, 26 July 2011 Time: 1930 - 2200 The IETF 81 social event, hosted by Research In Motion, will take place at the Musee de la civilization. Research In Motion is excited to host IETF delegates at the spectacular Musee de la civilisation overlooking the St Lawrence River in Quebec City. Entering through the main doors guests will receive a traditional welcome from Quebec First Nations drummers. The museum will play host to a variety of local entertainers and artisans, while delegates enjoy a feast of Quebec food and wine. The building will be fully open for guests to wander around the exhibits, you can come and go as you please, gaining a wealth of local knowledge around each corner. 3. Meeting and Training Schedule: A. Meeting starts Monday morning and runs through Friday at 1515 local time. B. Most training sessions will take place on Sunday afternoon 24 July 2011. 4. Visas & Letters of Invitation: Information on Visiting Canada, please visit: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/index.asp Countries and territories whose citizens require visas in order to enter Canada as visitors: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp Visitor Visa Exemptions: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp#exemptions After you complete the registration process, you will be given the option of requesting a Letter of Invitation. You can request the Letter of Invitation as soon as you finish registration, or at a later time by following the link provided in the confirmation email. 5. Accommodations, Breakfast and Cancellation Policy The IETF is holding blocks of guest rooms at 5 hotels in Quebec City: the Hilton Quebec and Hotel Delta Quebec (both linked to the meeting venue, the Quebec Convention Centre), the Fairmont Le Chateau, Loews Hotel Le Concorde and Hotel Manoir Victoria, all are within a 10-15 minute walk to the meeting venue. Room rates are inclusive of in room high-speed Internet access. NOTE that breakfast is NOT included in the guest room rate, a continental breakfast will be served at the Meeting venue. Reservations Cut off Date: 22 June 2011 at Hilton, 23 June 2011 at Delta, Fairmont, Loews and 7 July 2011 at Hotel Manoir Victoria. Guest Cancellation: Individuals may cancel reservations without penalty until 72 hours prior to check-in/arrival. In case of cancellation less than 72 hours prior to the event or non-arrival or no-show, the Hotel holds the right to charge the individual one nights stay as a cancellation fee. For additional information on rates and policies, please visit: http://www.ietf.org/meeting/81/hotel.html 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, 24 July - Ability to attend the official Welcome Reception from 1700-1900 on Sunday, 24 July - 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 at: http://www.ietf.org/registration/ietf81/companion.py or onsite at the meeting. To sign up for the email list only: https://www.ietf.org/mailman/listinfo/81companions Only 73 days until the Quebec City IETF! _______________________________________________ IETF-Announce mailing list IETF-Announce@ietf.org https://www.ietf.org/mailman/listinfo/ietf-announce
