Hi Umar Hayat This is your invitation letter. Best Regards 原始邮件 发件人：Umar Hayat via Conference <conference@ivorysql.org> 发件时间：2025年6月10日 15:42 收件人：GRANT ZHOU <grantzhou@gmail.com> 抄送：conference <conference@ivorysql.org> 主题：[Conference] Re: Remote Participation Option - HOW2025 Conference Hi Grant, Please find attached passport for invitation letter and information in text for convenience. Surname: Hayat First Name: Muhammad Umar Passport Number: DS6176273 Nationality: Pakistan Current Residence: South Korea Phone Number: +82-10-3273-1989 Regards Umar Hayat On Tue, 10 Jun 2025 at 16:04, Umar Hayat <postgresql.wizard@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hi Grant, > > It's been my 4th year living here in Seoul on a Resident Visa but I do > not possess a Korean passport yet. I will apply for a visa on a > Pakistani passport. > I read on the Visa website that I took 3, 4 working days to process > Visa applications and there are direct ~2 hours flights to Jinah from > Seoul. > > If you are aware of any concerns that It can take longer than I can do > remote too. Personally I would prefer to travel there. > (I sent you a message on Discord, If possible it would be quick chat > to understand the situation) > > Regards > Umar Hayat > > On Tue, 10 Jun 2025 at 15:20, GRANT ZHOU <grantzhou@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > Hi Umar, > > > > What a surprise to learn you're in Seoul! Do you have Korean citizenship? It's really convenient to fly from Seoul to China - we're such close neighbors. > > > > You're absolutely welcome to attend on-site if you'd prefer. I was initially concerned about the time constraints for visa applications, but if you hold a South Korean passport, you can enter China visa-free for up to 15 days for business, tourism, visiting family and friends, or transit purposes. > > > > Please let me know if you have any visa concerns or other questions. > > > > All the best, > > > > Grant > > > > > > On Mon, Jun 9, 2025 at 1:31 AM Umar Hayat <postgresql.wizard@gmail.com> wrote: > >> > >> Hi Grant, > >> Thanks for the response. Though my presentation is about Graph DB, I > >> wanted to be involved in in-person discussions about IvorySQL > >> development, as I have been working with IvorySQL for quite some time > >> now. Seems I have to be engaged virtually then :-) > >> > >> Having said that, I am available for remote participation. Let me know > >> further details and schedule and I will prepare content accordingly. > >> I live in Seoul, so there is not much of a time difference, I will be > >> attending the conference via Zoom. > >> > >> Regards, > >> Umar Hayat > >> > >> On Mon, 9 Jun 2025 at 17:04, GRANT ZHOU <grantzhou@gmail.com> wrote: > >> > > >> > Dear Umar, > >> > > >> > As we finalize arrangements for the HOW2025 PostgreSQL and IvorySQL conference, I wanted to reach out regarding your participation given the tight schedule we're working with. > >> > > >> > Would you be open to participating remotely this time? This would allow us to arrange your talk sessions more efficiently and move forward with the scheduling process promptly. > >> > > >> > If you're agreeable to remote participation, here's how it would work: > >> > > >> > Please record a high-definition video of your presentation and send it to us in advance > >> > We'll play your recorded presentation during your scheduled time slot at the conference > >> > You can optionally join us remotely via Zoom or VooV at the end of your session for a live Q&A with attendees > >> > > >> > This approach would help us finalize the conference program and ensure your valuable contribution is included without the complexities of travel arrangements on short notice. > >> > > >> > Please let me know your thoughts on this arrangement so we can proceed with the talk scheduling and follow-up accordingly. > >> > > >> > Thank you for your understanding, and I look forward to your response. > >> > > >> > Best regards, > >> > > >> > Grant > >> > >> > >> > >> -- > >> Umar Hayat > >> SKAI Worldwide (https://skaiworldwide.com/) > > > > -- > Umar Hayat > SKAI Worldwide (https://skaiworldwide.com/) -- Umar Hayat SKAI Worldwide (https://skaiworldwide.com/) _______________________________________________ Conference mailing list -- conference@ivorysql.org To unsubscribe send an email to conference-leave@ivorysql.org