Subject: IETF 85 - Registration Now Open

From: IETF Secretariat <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2012 08:21:53 -0700

85th IETF Meeting
Atlanta, GA, USA
November 4-9, 2012
Host: North American Cable Industry

Meeting venue:  Hilton Atlanta http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/georgia/hilton-atlanta-ATLAHHH/index.html

Register online at: http://www.ietf.org/meetings/85/

1.  Registration
2.  Visas & Letters of Invitation
3.  Accommodations
4.  Companion Program
5.  North American Cable Industry

1. Registration
        A. Early-Bird Registration - USD 650.00 Pay by Friday, 26 October 2012 UTC 24:00
        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,
                    29 October 2012 at UTC 24:00.
                    Cancellations are subject to a 10% (ten percent)
                    cancellation fee if requested by that date and time.
        F. Online Registration and Payment ends Friday, 2 November 2012, 1700 local Atlanta time.
        G. On-site Registration starting Sunday, 4 November 2012 at 1100 local Atlanta time.

2. Visas & Letters of Invitation:
        Information on Visiting the United States, please visit:
http://travel.state.gov/visa/

        After you complete the registration process, you can request an electronic IETF letter of invitation as well as an electronic Host letter of invitation. The registration system also allows for you to request a hard copy IETF letter of invitation and a hard copy Host 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 the United States.

3.  Accommodations
        The IETF is holding a block of guest rooms at the Hilton Atlanta, the meeting venue.
        Room Rates include in room high-speed Internet access. City and State Taxes of 15% (applicable taxes are subject to change) are excluded from the guest room rate. Room rates DO NOT include daily breakfast.

        Reservations Cut off Date: 15 October 2012 

For additional information on rates and policies, please visit:http://www.ietf.org/meeting/85/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, 4 November
       - Ability to attend the official Welcome Reception from 1700-1900 on Sunday, 4 November
       - 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 85 companions mailing list see:
       https://www.ietf.org/mailman/listinfo/85companions

5.  North American Cable Industry
  Platinum
  - Comcast
  - Time Warner Cable
  Gold
  - CableLabs
  - National Cable & Telecommunications Associations
  Silver
  - Brighthouse
  - Cablevision
  - Charter
  - Cox
  - Rogers

Only 75 days until the Atlanta IETF!