IETF 93
Prague, Czech Republic
July 19 - 24, 2015
Hosts: Brocade and CZ.NIC
IETF 93 Information: http://www.ietf.org/meeting/93/index.html
Meeting venue: The Hilton Prague
Register online at: http://www.ietf.org/meeting/register.html
1. IETF 93 Hackathon
2. Accommodations
3. Registration
4. Value Added Tax (VAT)
5. Visas & Letters of Invitation
6. Bits-N-Bites
1. IETF 93 Hackathon
The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) is holding a Hackathon
sponsored by Cisco to encourage developers to discuss, collaborate and develop
utilities, ideas, sample code and
solutions that show practical implementations of IETF standards. More
information can be found here:
http://ietf.org/hackathon/93-hackathon.html
If you don’t see a technology that you would like to focus on at the
Hackathon, please send your ideas to hackathon(_at_)ietf(_dot_)org
Sign-up for the IETF 93 Hackathon here:
https://www.ietf.org/registration/ietf93/hackathonregistration.py
2. Accommodations
The Hilton Prague is currently sold out. The IETF has contracted with
the InterContinental as an overflow hotel and there are still rooms available.
The link for reservations at the InterContinental is below.
Additionally, information about alternative hotel accommodations is provided
below.
Reservation Cut-off Dates:
Meeting Venue: The Hilton Prague - 22 June 2015
Overflow Hotel: The Intercontinental Prague - 17 June 2015
Reservation Links:
The Hilton Prague:
http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/P/PRGHITW-AIETF-20150709/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
The InterContinental Prague (Overflow):
https://resweb.passkey.com/go/IETF
For information on rates and policies, please visit:
http://www.ietf.org/meeting/93/hotel.html
Alternative Hotels
There are numerous hotels in the general area around the Hilton Prague
at different prices. The IETF does not have a contract with these hotels, nor
is the IETF
network available.
A map of hotels within walking distance of the Hilton Prague is located
here:
https://www.google.com/maps/search/hotel+near+prague+hilton,+prague/@50.0916587,14.4374689,17z?hl=en
These hotels include:
Hotel Jurys Inn Prague https://www.jurysinns.com/hotels/prague
Grandior Hotel Prague: http://www.hotel-grandior.cz/en/
Hotel Florenc http://www.hotel-florenc.cz/
Hotel Muncha http://www.hotelmucha.cz/
EA Hotel Embassy Prague http://www.hotelembassyprague.cz/en/
B&B Hotel Prague-City http://www.hotelbb.cz/cs/prague-city
DesignHotel Elephant http://www.hotel-elephant.cz/
This information is provided as a convenience to meeting attendees. The
IETF makes no representation as to availability, prices, cancellation
practices, or Internet
quality.
You may also choose to use other travel search services, such as:
http://www.hotels.com/
http://www.trivago.com/
https://www.airbnb.com/
3. Registration
Registration fees do not include the VAT of 21%. The VAT will be added to
the fee and paid over to the tax authorities.
A. Early-Bird Registration - USD 700.00, if paid in full prior to 23:59
UTC 10 July 2015.
B. After Early-Bird cutoff - USD 875.00
C. Full-time Student Registrations - USD 150.00 (with proper ID)
D. One Day Pass Registration - USD 375.00
E. Registration Cancellation
Cut-off for registration cancellation is Monday, 13 July 2015 at UTC
23:59. Cancellations are subject to a 10% (ten percent) cancellation fee if
requested by that date
and time.
F. Online Registration and Payment ends Friday, 17 July 2015, 17:00
local Prague time.
G. On-site Registration begins on Sunday, 19 July 2015 at 10:00 local
Prague time.
4. Value Added Tax (VAT)
You may be entitled to recoup some or all of the VAT. All IETF 93
attendees will receive a VAT compliant invoice. For this meeting the Czech VAT
of 21% has been
added to the Registration Fee. More information is available at
http://www.ietf.org/meeting/93/vat.html.
5. Visas & Letters of Invitation:
For information on Visiting the Czech Republic, please
visit:http://www.mzv.cz/jnp/en/information_for_aliens/general_visa_information/
After you complete the registration process, you can request an
electronic IETF letter of invitation and a Local Letter of Invitation. The
registration system also allows for
you to request hard copy letters of invitation. You may 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 Czech Republic.
6. Bits-N-Bites
Due to Sponsor demand Bits-N-Bites will be held at IETF 93. The theme
of Bits-N-Bites in Prague will be Internet of Things (IoT) and will showcase
demonstrations
from a wide range of participants. Information on Bits-N-Bites at IETF
93 and how to become a participant is here:
http://www.ietf.org/meeting/93/bits-n-bites.html
Only 53 days until IETF 93 in Prague!