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 hackathon@xxxxxxxx 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!