Re: Query to the community -- An additional IETF Meeting event?

2012-05-10 Thread IETF Chair
We have identified space in Vancouver to hold the "Bits and Bites" event, and we are now seeking sponsors for tables at the event. If your organization is interested in face-to-face time with hundreds of IETF participants, please contact Drew Dvorshak to sponsor a table. Please act promptly

Query to the community -- An additional IETF Meeting event?

2012-04-16 Thread IETF Chair
We sent a query to the community on March 16, 2012. There was a discussion on the IETF mailing list. We also presented the topic in the IETF chair and IAOC chair presentations at administrative plenary at IETF 83, and there was an active discussion at the open mic that followed. Our conclusio

Query to the community -- An additional IETF Meeting event?

2012-03-16 Thread IAOC Chair
The IESG and IAOC are considering an addition to the IETF meeting week, and we would like your views before we develop the idea further. At NANOG, there is a Beer and Gear reception one evening. There are exhibitor tables with product vendors (hardware and software) and service providers (reg