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Confirming the previous "save the date", we are happy to confirm
that there will be a <a
href="http://bestbits.net/events/best-bits-2015">Best Bits meeting
in João Pessoa</a>
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on the day prior to day 0 of the IGF (November 8th). For those
arriving early enough, we will also have a no host dinner on the 7th
(dinner venue TBC). If you plan to attend the meeting, please
register now, and we will be in touch with further details as plans
progress. All self-identified members of civil society are welcome.<br>
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The venue is the <a href="http://www.xeniushotel.com.br/">Xênius
Hotel</a>, which is mid-way along the João Pessoa beach strip, and
therefore probably about equally in/convenient to most of those who
will be attending the IGF. If you do not already have a hotel and
if you do not expect luxury, a limited group booking of rooms at
USD$36 per night at this hotel is available. Please email me
privately to indicate if you require this after registering (note
that no travel or accommodation support is currently available).<br>
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A tentative agenda, which remains open for change, has been
suggested and can be found at the <a
href="http://bestbits.net/events/best-bits-2015">event website</a>.
For those sessions that have already been proposed, volunteers are
welcome to help contribute in various capacities including
moderation, speaking, notetaking and logistical help. You can
volunteer, propose edits to session descriptions, or propose new
sessions, at <a href="http://pad.bestbits.net/igf2015">this
etherpad</a>.<br>
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We look forward to your input in the preparation of the meeting, and
to seeing many of you in João Pessoa.<br>
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Jeremy Malcolm
Senior Global Policy Analyst
Electronic Frontier Foundation
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Tel: 415.436.9333 ext 161
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