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From: APNIC Secretariat <secretariat@apnic.net> Date: 2 May 2006 4:21:13 PM To: apnic-announce@apnic.net Subject: [Apnic-announce] APNIC 22 update #1 Reply-To: apnic-talk@apnic.net

Invitation to APNIC 22

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22nd APNIC Open Policy Meeting 4-8 September, 2006, Kaohsiung, Taiwan ______________________________________

Dear APNIC members and friends,

It is our pleasure to invite you to attend the 22nd APNIC Open Policy Meeting, being held in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

Hosted by TWNIC (Taiwan Network Information Center), APNIC 22 includes an innovative programme that showcases presentations on operational Internet issues. Details of the program will be released closer to the meeting; however, a draft schedule is now available at:

http://www.apnic.net/meetings/22/program

Contents -------- 1. New program format trial at APNIC 22 2. Sponsorship opportunities 3. APNIC fellowships 4. Meeting registration 5. Visa information

1. New program format trial at APNIC 22 --------------------------------------- As result of discussions at APNIC 21, the APNIC community has opted to trial a new program format at APNIC 22. Among other changes, APOPS (Asia Pacific OPeratorS forum) will now showcase Internet operational content of wide interest to the community. For the draft programme please see:

http://www.apnic.net/meetings/22/program

Details about the new programme format and the call for proposals will be available shortly.

2. Sponsorship opportunities ---------------------------- Sponsoring an APNIC meeting will provide you with a range of opportunities to expose your organisation to the Asia Pacific Internet community. If your organisation is interested in sponsoring APNIC 22, please visit:

http://www.apnic.net/meetings/22/sponsors

3. APNIC fellowship ------------------- The APNIC fellowship program provides basic assistance to Internet professionals from developing economies around the region. If you are interested in applying for an APNIC 22 fellowship, please visit:

http://www.apnic.net/meetings/22/fellows

4. Meeting registration ----------------------- Online registration will open shortly.

5. Visa information ------------------- Some meeting attendees may require a visa to visit Taiwan. Attendees who require a visa should apply promptly after completing the meeting registration to ensure that the visa is issued on time. All necessary information can be found at:

http://www.apnic22.tw/apnic22_visaa.htm

Any questions? Please contact the APNIC Secretariat at <meetings@apnic.net>.

We look forward to seeing you in Kaohsiung!

Regards,

______________________________________________________________________ APNIC Secretariat secretariat@apnic.net Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC) Tel: +61-7-3858-3100 PO Box 2131 Milton, QLD 4064 Australia Fax: +61-7-3858-3199 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- See you at APNIC 22! Kaohsiung, 4-8 September, 2006 www.apnic.net/meetings