Apologies if this has been discussed and I missed them. What are the parameters for these activities? Are any guidelines available yet? John ========================================= John Jason Brzozowski Comcast Cable e) mailto:john_brzozowski@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx o) 609-377-6594 m) 484-962-0060 w) http://www.comcast6.net ========================================= -----Original Message----- From: IETF Chair <chair@xxxxxxxx> Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:40:22 -0400 To: IETF Announce <ietf-announce@xxxxxxxx>, "ietf@xxxxxxxx" <ietf@xxxxxxxx> Subject: Query to the community -- An additional IETF Meeting event? >We sent a query to the community on March 16, 2012. There was a >discussion on the IETF mailing list. We also presented the topic in the >IETF chair and IAOC chair presentations at administrative plenary at IETF >83, and there was an active discussion at the open mic that followed. > >Our conclusion is there is a consensus to test the event for the next two >IETF meetings (Vancouver and Atlanta). We believe this can be done in a >manner that will not turn the meeting into a trade show, and we believe >that it will create an opportunity for IETFers to network with each >other, as well as talking to vendors and service providers. > >On behalf of the IESG and the IAOC, > Russ Housley > Bob Hinden >