TPAC 2023 Registration now open

Dear Web Payments Working Group,

Registration for TPAC 2023 is now open; please see below. Relevant scheduling info:

* 11-12 September: Web Payments WG
* 13 September: Breakouts
* 14 September WPSIG

Thank you,

Ian


> Begin forwarded message:
> 
> From: Alexandra Lacourba <alex@w3.org>
> Date: June 14, 2023 at 12:00:40 PM CDT
> 
> We are pleased to announce that registration for TPAC2023 is now open:
> 
> TPAC 2023
> https://www.w3.org/2023/09/TPAC/Overview <https://www.w3.org/2023/09/TPAC/Overview.html>
> Hybrid Meeting
> 11-15 September 2023
> 
> Main in-person hub:
> 
> Meliá Sevilla Hotel
> Calle Dr. Pedro de Castro, 1
> 41004 Sevilla
> Spain
> 
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> Registration and registration fees
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> 
> Registration and payment will be made using this form:
> https://www.w3.org/register/tpac2023
> 
> The fees will help W3C offset some of the costs.
> The fees for participant, observer and guest are as follows:
> In-person participation
> 
>   * Early Bird rate – until 15 July (23:59 UTC): *EUR 290* ***
>   * Standard rate – until 31 August (23:59 UTC): *EUR 550*
>   * Late/on-site rate – starting 1 September: *EUR 720*
>   * Fee Waiver: No Fee (see below for more details)
> 
> ***Early bird limited to the 4 first persons of a given company
> 
> 
> Remote participation
> 
>   * Standard rate – until 15 September: *EUR 89* ***
>   * Fee Waiver: No Fee (see below for more details)
> 
> 
> Participation fee waiver
> 
> We understand that not everyone can afford the TPAC registration fee
> for a variety of reasons and we do not want any of these to be a
> barrier to participation. For that reason, we make available an
> unlimited number of fee waivers to remote and onsite participants. The
> fee waiver operates on a trust basis, without checks on eligibility.
> The fee waiver option is available in the registration form.
> 
> You will find below information about in-person participation:
> https://www.w3.org/2023/09/TPAC/registration <https://www.w3.org/2023/09/TPAC/registration.html>
> 
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> Schedule
> ---------------------------------------
> 
> The schedule is adapted to the hybrid format and brings more cross 
> participation and new opportunities for work between groups and attendees:
> 
> See schedule at a glance at:
> https://www.w3.org/2023/09/TPAC/Overview.html#schedule
> 
> The detailed schedule is at:
> https://www.w3.org/2023/09/TPAC/schedule
> 
> Meeting details (content, room numbers, meeting links, etc.) will be 
> added as soon as they're available on each meeting entry. Participants will be able to add these meetings 
> to their personal calendar (available at 
> https://www.w3.org/users/myprofile/ 
> <https://www.w3.org/users/myprofile/calendar>) by clicking on their 
> "Subscribe to this event" buttons.
> 
> More information about the Breakout sessions on Wednesday will be sent shortly.
> 
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> Accommodation
> ---------------------------------------
> 
> W3C has arranged discount guestroom rates for TPAC attendees at the 
> Meliá Sevilla hotel. We advise you to book your room as soon as possible to benefit from these rates.
> The rates include breakfast and wifi.
> 
> *Guest room rates: 
> 
> Double for single use:
>  - standard: 160€ per night
>  - standard with view: 175€ per night
> 
> Double for double use:
>  - standard: 175€ per night
>  - standard with view: 185€ per night
> 
> *Deadline*: The group rate will be available through *18 August 2023*. After 19 
> August 2023, reservations will be accepted on a space-available basis.
> 
> See booking method and more information at:
> https://www.w3.org/2023/09/TPAC/venue <https://www.w3.org/2023/09/TPAC/venue.html>
> 
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> Health rules
> ---------------------------------------
> 
> As the health situation is changing rapidly, we are constantly looking 
> at guidance and trying to make decisions that can accommodate all of our attendees
> and ensure a safe gathering. The safety of our attendees is a priority. The rules
> now match the TPAC 2022 Health rules, as they appeared to be efficient 
> to keep the contamination to a very low level. 
> 
> The full health rules can be found at: 
> https://www.w3.org/2023/09/TPAC/health <https://www.w3.org/2023/09/TPAC/health.html>
> These rules cover masking requirements, covid testing requirements, our approach to dealing 
> with food service, among other topics.
> 
> We ask you to carefully read these. All TPAC participants 
> are expected to comply with the health & safety requirements.
> 
> For any questions please contact w3t-tpregister@w3.org <mailto:w3t-tpregister@w3.org?Subject=Re%3A%20TPAC%202022%20registration%20now%20open&In-Reply-To=%3C13f20016-0849-8e15-e4cf-cd98c079fa1e%40w3.org%3E&References=%3C13f20016-0849-8e15-e4cf-cd98c079fa1e%40w3.org%3E>
> 
> 
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> Childcare
> ---------------------------------------
> 
> Childcare will be offered at TPAC2023 to make events accessible to
> parents. 
> The request should be sent no later than 20 August 2023. Please see:
> https://www.w3.org/2023/09/TPAC/venue.html#childcare.
> 
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> Diversity Funds/Inclusion Fund
> ---------------------------------------
> 
> W3C has established a TPAC Inclusion Fund, sponsored this year by *W3C, 
> TetraLogical and an anonymous donor*, that aims 
> to help remove barriers for people from groups that are under-represented in the web community who want to attend or contribute to 
> TPAC in a meaningful way and who otherwise be unable to attend TPAC without financial help.
> 
> TPAC Inclusion Fund applications can be submitted until 15 July 2023.
> Beneficiaries will be informed by 1 August 2023.
> 
> The full details are available at: 
> https://www.w3.org/2023/09/TPAC/registration.html#inclusion-fund
> 
> If you have any questions, or if your organization or yourself wishes to 
> become a sponsor, please write to diversity@w3.org <mailto:diversity@w3.org>.
> 
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> TPAC 2023 Sponsors
> ---------------------------------------
> 
> We thank our TPAC 2023 Sponsor:
> 
> - Sttark, Bronze Sponsor
> 
> If you wish to support TPAC 2023, consult our TPAC Sponsorship package:
> https://www.w3.org/2022/09/TPAC/TPAC2022-Sponsorship.pdf
> and contact sponsorship@w3.org <mailto:sponsorship@w3.org>.
> 
> Looking forward to seeing you, in person or virtually, soon!
> 
> Alexandra Lacourba
> W3C Global Events Coordinator


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