Subject: IETF 84 - Registration Now Open

From: IETF Secretariat <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 10 May 2012 14:04:11 -0700

84th IETF Meeting
Vancouver, BC, Canada
July 29-August 3, 2012
Host: Google

Meeting venue:  Hyatt Regency Vancouver http://Vancouver.hyatt.com

Register online at: http://www.ietf.org/meetings/84/

1.  Registration
2.  Visas & Letters of Invitation
3.  Accommodations
4.  Companion Program

1. Registration
           A. Early-Bird Registration - USD 650.00 Pay by Friday, 20 July 2012 1700 PT (UTC -7)
           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,
                       23 July 2012 at 1700 PT (UTC -7).
                       Cancellations are subject to a 10% (ten percent)
                       cancellation fee if requested by that date and time.
           F. Online Registration and Payment ends Friday, 27 July 2012, 1700 local Vancouver time.
           G. On-site Registration starting Sunday, 29 July 2012 at 1100 local Vancouver time.

2. Visas & Letters of Invitation:
           Information on Visiting Canada, please visit:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/index.asp

           After you complete the registration process, you can request an electronic IETF Letter of Invitation. You may also 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 Canada.  At this time local host letters of invitation are not available.  Please send an email to [email-masked] if you require a host letter of invitation, and within the next week one will be provided.

3.  Accommodations
           The IETF is holding blocks of guest rooms at 2 hotels in Vancouver:
           Hyatt Regency Vancouver (Meeting Venue and Headquarter Hotel) and the Sheraton Wall Centre (approximately 3 blocks from Hyatt, about 5-10 minute walk)

           Room Rates include in room high-speed Internet access. Taxes of 15% HST, 2% Occupancy and 1.5% Destination Management fee (applicable taxes are subject to change) are excluded from the above prices. Room rates DO NOT include daily breakfast.

           Reservations Cut off Date:
           15 July 2012 at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver
           06 July 2012 at the Sheraton Wall Centre

For additional information on rates and policies, please visit: http://www.ietf.org/meeting/84/hotel.html

4.  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 25.00

           Benefits include:
           - A special welcome reception for companions from 1630-1730 on Sunday, 29 July
           - Ability to attend the official Welcome Reception from 1700-1900 on Sunday, 29 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 or onsite at the meeting.

           To join the 84 companions mailing list see:
           https://www.ietf.org/mailman/listinfo/84companions

Only 79 days until the Vancouver IETF!