If you're new to Second Life, go here to create a new character. Then download the software (available for Windows, Mac, and Linux) and log in. Once you're "in world," as it's known in Second Life, you'll land in an orientation area. This is a place where you can get dressed, change your appearance, and learn a little about Second Life navigation. Whenever you're comfortable with the interface, come on over to Ninca Island. Here's how to do it.

At the bottom of your Second Life window, in the lower right, you'll see a button called "Map." Alternatively, you can select "World Map" from the View menu. On the right side of the map window, you'll see three red circles. The third one down is 'search by region.' Type "Ninca" into this box and press the search button. A map of Ninca should start to resolve in the map window, and you'll see the word "Ninca" in your search result box. Click on "Ninca" in the search box, and then press the "Teleport" button in the bottom right. You'll land in the middle of Ninca island. I'm not sure which direction you'll be facing when you land, but turn around until you see the circle of flags surrounding a large fountain. That's the center of the conference facility. Walk or fly around and take a tour. (I've update the ICANNWiki page with these tips.)

The doors to the main conference center are open. The doors to the small conference center, with three break out rooms are closed, but you can open them by simply clicking on the doors. You are welcome anywhere on the island. Nothing is locked or private.

Just inside the doorways to the main conference center, you'll see several glass tables. I'm starting to leave some background materials for the Sao Paulo meeting on these tables. Click on the pamphlets that are sitting on the glass tables, and you'll be able to pick up the briefing materials in the form of Second Life notecards. If you have materials you'd like to leave, email them to me.

See you in world!