Hi Everyone, If you are planning to attend the upcoming OpenStack Summit in Tokyo please book your travel soon! HOTELS: The Discounted Hotel Room Blocks are now available here: https://www.openstack.org/summit/tokyo-2015/tokyo-and-travel/#hotels <https://www.openstack.org/summit/tokyo-2015/tokyo-and-travel/#hotels> The process for booking a hotel reservation within our block is somewhat complicated - please CAREFULLY READ THE IMPORTANT BOOKING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING. There are two methods for making a reservation which vary depending on the hotel and your arrival/departure dates. If you are planning to book more than 10 hotel rooms and would like to create a sub-block please email Sarah@fntech.com <mailto:Sarah@fntech.com>. VISA INFORMATION: If you require a visa to travel to Japan, please carefully read the instructions HERE <https://www.openstack.org/summit/tokyo-2015/tokyo-and-travel/#visa>. The entire visa process can take up to 5 weeks to complete so APPLY NOW. 1. First, you will need to have booked your flights, hotel accommodation, and Summit registration BEFORE applying for visa invitation support. 2. Then complete the visa request form on the Summit Tokyo and Travel Page HERE <https://www.openstack.org/summit/tokyo-2015/tokyo-and-travel/#visa>. 3. Receive a hardcopy of your visa invitation documents in the mail and apply for a visa at your local Japanese embassy or consulate 4. Wait for your visa to be issued, which may take up to 10 business days and pick it up from the embassy All visa requests must be made before October 1. If you have any questions related to the summit please contact summit@openstack.org <mailto:summit@openstack.org>. Thanks! Kendall