[Air-L] Fwd: IETF 85 in Atlanta, GA (USA)- Guest Day Pass Information (November 6, 2012)

[gene loeb]

This is very useful information to a broad spectrum of internet users.
Gene

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From: Internet Society (ISOC) <membership at isoc.org>
Date: Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 5:20 AM
Subject: IETF 85 in Atlanta,GA (USA)- Guest Day Pass Information (November
6, 2012)
To: geneloeb at gmail.com


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[image: ISOC Logo]

Dear Dr. Gene Loeb,

Join the Internet's Leading Engineers in Atlanta, GA, USA !

Experience first hand the Internet standards process and meet the world's
leading Internet engineers, developers and researchers. We expect 1,200
attendees from more than 40 countries.

The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) will convene Novemeber 4 -
9, 2012 for IETF 85 at the Hilton Atlanta and you are invited!

The IETF is the premiere international open-standards community and is
responsible for many of the Internet's most important standards, including
TCP/IP, e-mail, instant messaging, VoIP, 3G and IPv6. Its work is concerned
with the evolution of the Internet's architecture and its smooth operation.
To learn more see:
<*https://www.ietf.org/newcomers.html*<https://www.ietf.org/newcomers.html>
>

The IETF is unique from other standards groups in that it is a volunteer
organization, lead by individuals, not governments or corporations. The
IETF's processes are open to all and decisions are made on the basis of
"rough consensus and running code."  If you are doing research in
networking or communications, this is one event you don't want to miss.

The IETF meets three times a year face-to-face to progress its work of
Internet Standards development for the betterment of the Internet and
people worldwide.

Tuesday, November 6, 2012 is IETF 85 Guest Day when students, instructors
and members of the Internet Society can receive a complimentary one-day
Guest Pass to the IETF 85 Meeting. Guests shall check in at the
Registration Table for their name tags.

Guests have an opportunity to attend some of the 30 plus Working Group
sessions being held that day.  The Agenda will be available here - <*
https://datatracker.ietf.org/meeting/85/agenda.html*<https://datatracker.ietf.org/meeting/85/agenda.html>
>

Note:  You may also attend Newcomer Training that is scheduled for Sunday,
November 4th at 1:00 PM at the Hilton Atlanta. See:  <*
https://www.ietf.org/meeting/85/tutorials.html*<https://www.ietf.org/meeting/85/tutorials.html>
>

Interested local ISOC members, Students and Instructors must:

1. Register online at
<*http://www.ietf.org/meeting/85/index.html*<http://www.ietf.org/meeting/85/index.html>>
but not pay.

2. Send an email to iad at *ietf.org* <http://ietf.org/>, subject: Guest
Pass, indicating an ISOC member, student or instructor, provide
Registration ID and request a one-day Guest Pass.

3. Pick up a Guest Pass on Tuesday.

The IETF welcomes your interest in its work and looks forward to the day
when you will participate in this volunteer endeavor.

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With Sincerest Best Wishes ,
Gene
Gene Loeb, Ph.D.