Subject: [108-newcomers] IETF 108 Newcomers' Information

From: IETF Secretariat <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2020 15:00:00 -0700

Welcome to IETF 108 Online!

You are receiving this email because you indicated during registration that you’ve attended five or fewer  IETF meetings.  As a relative newcomer (and perhaps even first-time attendee) we want to make sure that you are aware of the various resources we’ve developed to get you up to speed. 

1. Before the Meeting:

a. Attend a Newcomers Overview Webinar:
 
You can participate in the first IETF Newcomers’ Webinar on:
Tuesday, 7 July at 14:00 UTC (7:00 PST, 10:00 EST, 16:00 CET, 23:00 JST)
Thursday, 9 July at 11:00 UTC (4:00 PST, 7:00 EST, 13:00 CET, 20:00 JST)

During this session, we will provide a brief overview of how to prepare for the IETF 108 meeting week.  More importantly, we will give you the opportunity to ask any of the questions you may have. Join here: https://www.meetecho.com/ietf108/newcomerswebinar/

IETF 108 Online will use Meetecho as the collaboration platform. If you have not used Meetecho before, you are encouraged to review helpful information here: https://ietf108.conf.meetecho.com/index.php/Newcomers_Webinar before joining your first session.

b. Read Ahead:  If you’ve not done so yet, please take a few minutes to watch the excellent “Top 10 Things to Know Before Your First IETF Meeting” video: https://ietf.org/about/participate/get-started/meetings/.  While IETF 108 Online is different from most meetings (in that it will be conducted entirely online) much of the advice still applies! We also strongly encourage you to review The Tao of the IETF, which is available online at https://www.ietf.org/tao.html. 

c. Request a Guide: Would you like the opportunity to have a seasoned IETF participant introduce you to the ways of the IETF? The IETF Guides Program matches experienced IETF participants with newcomers in order to aid their integration into the IETF community. You can find more information at: https://www.ietf.org/about/participate/guides/.
You can request a guide here: https://guides.ietf.org/guides/request_guide.

Additional Resources: Additional IETF 108 resources for newcomers are available here: https://ietf.org/how/meetings/108/newcomers/. 

2. During the Meeting
Below are highlights of the newcomer-specific events during the IETF 108 meeting week.

a.  Newcomers Virtual Quick Connections
- The Newcomer Virtual Quick Connections is a session to facilitate introductions and short conversations between newcomers and experienced IETFers. During this session, you will be divided into smaller groups for quick conversations. It is a good way to virtually meet a number of experienced IETFers. This session will be held on:

Thursday, 23 July at 15:00 UTC (a link to join will be sent in a separate email)

b. Newcomer Coffee Breaks
- The IETF Newcomers’ Coffee Breaks are 15-minute gatherings where you can quickly meet other newcomers and experienced IETFers. Share thoughts on how your week is going or ask any questions that you might have. 

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You can add these events into your calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=aWV0Zi5vcmdfazRtbWNiNWI5bHQzdWNoNGFtbHY3YzBqOGdAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ

Best,
IETF Secretariat