Watch together
Follow RIPE 92 sessions from Edinburgh on a big screen in a shared local setting.
BIX.BG x RIPE 92 Local Hub
Join the RIPE 92 Local Hub in Sofia
Take part in the RIPE 92 meeting experience from Sofia Tech Park. Follow the live meeting sessions from Edinburgh, meet the local Internet community in person, and warm up for the upcoming RIPE meeting in Sofia.
Why attend
- Watch RIPE 92 sessions together with the local community
- Exchange insights from a Bulgarian and regional perspective
- Meet and network with operators, engineers, and Internet professionals
- Participate locally without travelling to Edinburgh
Good to know
- Participation is free of charge and open to the local and regional community
- Registration is required and subject to confirmation due to limited capacity
- Participants are encouraged to also register as online attendees for RIPE 92. This will allow them to ask questions, comment, and vote during the meeting.
About the Local Hub
Local Hubs are in-person gatherings that run in parallel with a RIPE Meeting.
They enable people who cannot travel to participate in a more engaging way, while also creating
opportunities for local networking and discussion.
Meet the community
Connect with operators, engineers, peering professionals, and members of the local and regional Internet community.
Warm-up for Sofia
Use this gathering as a local meeting point ahead of the upcoming RIPE 93 meeting in Sofia.
Who is this for
- Network operators and engineers
- Internet exchange and peering professionals
- ISPs, hosting, cloud, and content providers
- Students, researchers, and public sector professionals with an interest in Internet infrastructure
What to expect
- Live RIPE 92 session viewing
- Informal networking during breaks
- Opportunities for local discussions around selected RIPE topics
- Coffee and light refreshments will be provided
Provisional agenda
All times are shown in Bulgarian local time (EEST, UTC+3).
Monday, 18 May
15:00 - 16:00
Arrival and registration
Welcome coffee, check-in and informal networking.
16:00 - 17:30
Opening Plenary
Live webcast viewing with space for local comments and discussion.
17:30 - 18:00
Coffee Break
Networking and exchange ideas in person.
18:00 - 19:30
Plenary
Live webcast viewing with space for local comments and discussion.
19:30 - 20:00
Open Time/Break
20:00 - 21:00
BCOP TF
Best Current Operational Practices Task Force.
Tuesday, 19 May
10:00 - 11:00
Arrival and registration
Welcome coffee, check-in and informal networking.
11:00 - 12:30
Plenary
Live webcast viewing with space for local comments and discussion.
12:30 - 13:00
Coffee Break
Networking and exchange ideas in person.
13:00 - 14:30
Plenary
Live webcast viewing with space for local comments and discussion.
14:30 - 16:00
Open Time/Break
16:00 - 17:30
Plenary
Live webcast viewing with space for local comments and discussion.
17:30 - 18:00
Coffee Break
Networking and exchange ideas in person.
18:00 - 19:30
MAT/Security*
Live webcast viewing with space for local comments and discussion.
*One of the two sessions (MAT or Security) will be selected
19:30 - 20:00
Open Time/Break
20:00 - 21:00
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Tech
Live webcast viewing with space for local comments and discussion.
This is a draft agenda: changes are still being made.
View Full Conference Schedule: https://ripe92.ripe.net/programme/meeting-plan/
Sofia Tech Park
A modern venue suitable for a technical community event, with convenient access, networking space and strong connectivity.
Venue details
Sofia Tech Park
Laboratory Complex Building, 1st floor, Hall 3
111, Tsarigradsko shose blvd., Sofia 1784, Bulgaria
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Laboratory Complex Building, 1st floor, Hall 3
111, Tsarigradsko shose blvd., Sofia 1784, Bulgaria
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A local meeting point for the Internet community
This local hub provides a convenient place for the Internet community to follow RIPE 92, exchange ideas, and meet in person while the main meeting takes place in Edinburgh.
Organised by
BIX.BG Ltd., the
leading Internet exchange in Bulgaria, in collaboration with the RIPE NCC.
Frequently asked questions
Who can attend?
The event is open to interested members of the local and regional Internet community, subject to available capacity.
Do I also need to register for RIPE 92 online?
Yes, it is recommended. Participants who would like to engage in RIPE 92 discussions and networking tools should also register as online attendees.
Will food and drinks be available?
Water, coffee, light refreshments, and snacks (including sweets and sandwiches) will be provided during the breaks.
Do I need to pay?
No. Participation is free of charge. The event is sponsored by BIX.BG Ltd.
Register interest
Fill in the form below and we will be in touch with confirmation and event details.