[Apnic-announce] APNIC 20 update #3
[Apologies for duplicates]
APNIC 20 update #3
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20th APNIC Open Policy Meeting
6-9 September 2005
Hanoi, Vietnam
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Dear APNIC members and friends,
It is our pleasure to invite you to attend APNIC's 20th Open Policy
Meeting. The meeting is open to anyone with an interest in the Internet
in the Asia Pacific region. It will be hosted by VNNIC (Vietnam Network
Information Centre) at the Melia Hanoi Hotel, Hanoi, Vietnam, from 6-9
September 2005.
Contents
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1. Meeting registration
2. Meeting programme
3. Call for proposals
4. NRO NC nomination
5. Meeting sponsorship
6. Accommodation
7. Visa information
1. Meeting registration
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Registration is now open. To take advantage of early bird discount,
please register by Friday 22 July 2005. The online registration form is
available at:
http://www.apnic.net/cgi-bin/registration.pl?event_id=73
2. Meeting programme
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APNIC meetings are a major forum for discussing technology and policy
issues relevant to the Asia Pacific Internet community. The programme
will include tutorials, Special Interest Groups (SIGs), Birds of a
Feather sessions (BoFs), hostmaster consultations, the APNIC Member
Meeting (AMM), and social events. A draft programme is available at:
http://www.apnic.net/meetings/20/programme/
A draft agenda for the AMM on Friday 9 September 2005 is also available
at:
http://www.apnic.net/meetings/20/programme/amm.html
3. Call for proposals
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The SIGs are open fora at APNIC Open Policy Meetings during which
technical, policy, and operational issues relating to the management of
Internet resources within the Asia Pacific region are discussed.
Proposals are welcome from anyone who would like to take part in any of
the SIGs. Detailed information is available at:
http://www.apnic.net/meetings/20/programme/sigs/
4. NRO NC nomination
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A seat for an Asia Pacific representative on the NRO Number Council
will become vacant as of 31 December 2005. An open call for nominations
has gone out for individuals from the Asia Pacific region to fill the
position for the next two years. To make a nomination, please fill out
the form available at:
http://www.apnic.net/meetings/20/nc/
5. Meeting sponsorship
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Some sponsorship opportunities are still available. In return for their
support, sponsors will be presented with valuable opportunities to
expose their organisations, products, and services to an international
audience of Internet leaders. Details of sponsorship options are
available in the sponsorship package at:
http://www.apnic.net/meetings/20/sponsors/
Prospective sponsors are encouraged to send expressions of interest as
soon as possible to the APNIC Secretariat at <meetings at apnic dot net>.
6. Accommodation
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APNIC has arranged block hotel bookings, providing special discount
rates for meeting delegates at Melia Hanoi. Please make reservations
before 22 July 2005 to avoid disappointment. After 22 July 2005, rooms
are subject to availability and normal rates will apply. All enquiries
about hotel reservations should be made directly to the hotels. The
accommodation information and reservation form are available at:
http://www.apnic.net/meetings/20/accommodation/
7. Visa information
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Many people will require a visa to enter Vietnam. To request a letter
of invitation, please send an email to <info at vnnic dot net dot vn>. Further
details are available at:
http://www.apnic20.info.vn/visa.htm
If you have any questions or suggestions about APNIC 20, please email
us at <meetings at apnic dot net>
We look forward to seeing you in Hanoi.
Best regards,
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APNIC Secretariat secretariat at apnic dot net
Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC) Tel: +61-7-3858-3100
PO Box 2131 Milton, QLD 4064 Australia Fax: +61-7-3858-3199
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See you at APNIC 20!
Hanoi, Vietnam, 6-9 September 2005 www.apnic.net/meetings
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