Social Events
Monday, 18 May
Newcomer’s Lunch
When: 12:30 – 14:00
Where: Level -2 , Lennox Suite 1
The Meet & Greet Team invites you for an informal lunch right after the Newcomers’ Introduction.
This will give you the opportunity to meet other first-time attendees, RIPE Working Group Chairs, RIPE NCC staff and key people from the RIPE community who are onsite. Look for the tables with the Newcomers’ Lunch signs in the restaurant.
Welcome Reception
When: 19:00-21:00
Where: Level -2, Coffee Break Area
Entry: The event is free of charge for all RIPE 92 attendees.
Meet the RIPE Chair Team and RIPE NCC Executive Board.
Tuesday, 19 May
Networking Event
When: 21:00 – 01:00
Where: The Dome Edinburgh
Address: 14 George St, Edinburgh EH2 2PF, United Kingdom
Entry: Free of charge for all RIPE 92 attendees. Please bring your badge with you.
Wednesday, 20 May
Board Games BoF
The Board Games BoF is a community-initiated social event, focused on non-alcoholic drinks and card and board games, in a relaxed setting.
DIY Social
This evening is free for you to relax and explore Edinburgh. If you are looking for ideas, you can find inspiration on Edinburgh’s official tourism website.
Thursday, 21 May
RIPE 92 Dinner
When: 20:00 – 01:00
Where: Dynamic Earth
Address: Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh EH8 8AS, United Kingdom
Ticket: The dinner tickets are currently sold out. You can sign up to the waiting list at the registration desk from Monday, 18 May. Please bring your dinner ticket and badge with you!
Friday, 22 May
Newcomer’s Lunch - RIPE Meeting Wrap Up
When: Friday, 22 May, 12:30 – 13:30 (UTC+1)
Where: Meeting Room 1, Menteith
How was your first RIPE Meeting? Wrap up your meeting week by joining the RIPE Chair team and other first-time attendees to share your meeting experiences.
Social Events Organised by the Local Host
Hilco Global, our local host, has organised a selection of social events for RIPE 92 attendees throughout the week.
These activities offer a chance to explore the city, meet fellow participants and connect with the community outside the official meeting programme.
Please note that these events are organised independently by the local host and are not part of the official RIPE 92 programme.
Sunday, 17 May
Hilco Happy Hour
When: Sunday, 17 May, Pub crawl - 17:00, Happy Hour drinks - 20:00
Where: Moxy Hotel Fountainbridge
Entry: To confirm your place at either event, contact Colin Drummond and Linda Shannon at cdrummond@hilcoglobal.com
Join RIPE 92 Local Host and Gold Sponsors IPv4.Global on Sunday for the Packet Run pub crawl and/or for Happy Hour drinks and networking at the Moxy Hotel Fountainbridge Rooftop Bar.
Tuesday, 19 May
Morning 5k City Run Tour
When: Tuesday, 19 May, Tour start time: 07:25 (UTC +1)
Where: Meeting point outside Lennox Entrance at EICC
Entry: Free of charge. Places are limited. Please let Giulia Potikha of IPv4.Global by Hilco Global know if you would like to join, gpotikha@hilcoglobal.com
Friday, 22 May
Arthur's Seat Walk Led by Local Host Hilco Global
When: Friday, 22 May, 13:30 - 15:30
Where: Arthur's Seat (meeting point: registration desk at EICC)
Dress Code: Please bring suitable, sturdy footwear and a light jacket
Entry: Free of charge for all RIPE 92 attendees. Please let us know if you plan to join at lshannon@hilcoglobal.com so that our Local Hosts can plan accordingly and arrange return transport to the starting point.