diff --git a/doc/upstream-training/source/website/index.rst b/doc/upstream-training/source/website/index.rst
index cafab795..423a4d13 100644
--- a/doc/upstream-training/source/website/index.rst
+++ b/doc/upstream-training/source/website/index.rst
@@ -78,6 +78,10 @@ and registration.
 | |Denver | | | |
 +------------+----------+---------+---------+--------------------------------+
 
+.. note::
+ For the Denver Summit training it is **essential that all trainees complete
+ the prequisite steps** in the ``For Trainees`` section below.
+
 For Trainees
 ============
 Prerequisite and best practice guide for trainees:
diff --git a/doc/upstream-training/source/website/upstream-trainees-guide.rst b/doc/upstream-training/source/website/upstream-trainees-guide.rst
index a2a3a232..7c9a3376 100644
--- a/doc/upstream-training/source/website/upstream-trainees-guide.rst
+++ b/doc/upstream-training/source/website/upstream-trainees-guide.rst
@@ -11,9 +11,9 @@ How to prepare
 * Download the prepared virtual machine image and some environment
 for running the image (We suggest VirtualBox):
 
- * Image: http://bit.ly/vm-2018-berlin-v1
+ * Image: http://bit.ly/vm-2019-denver-v1
 
-* Optional: Prepare an environment by yourself from scratch:
+* Prepare an environment by yourself from scratch:
 
 * Create a virtual machine on your laptop with Ubuntu 16.04 installed and
 6+ GB of RAM.
@@ -24,6 +24,32 @@ How to prepare
 `Setup IRC <https://docs.openstack.org/contributors/common/irc.html>`_
 guide.
 
+* Go to the `Account Setup
+ <https://docs.openstack.org/contributors/common/accounts.html>`_
+ page and complete the steps documented there to setup your OpenStack
+ Foundation Account and accounts for accessing OpenStack's bug and task
+ tracking systems.
+* Prepare git in the virtual machine that was created above:
+
+ * Complete the ``Configure Git`` steps documented on the
+ `Setup and Learn GIT
+ <https://docs.openstack.org/contributors/common/git.html>`_
+ page. If you are not familiar with Git you may want to also read the
+ content under the ``Learning Git`` section.
+ * Go to the `Setting Up Your Gerrit Account
+ <https://docs.openstack.org/contributors/common/setup-gerrit.html>`_
+ page and follow the steps for ``Sign Up``,
+ ``Individual Contributor License Agreement``,
+ and optionally, the ``Setup SSH Keys``.
+
 .. note::
- Aside from the Setup IRC section above, we will cover everything else that is in
+ Aside from the sections above, we will cover everything else that is in
 `the Contributor Guide <https://docs.openstack.org/contributors/>`_ during the class.
+
+.. note::
+ If you are attempting the steps above in the week before the OpenStack
+ Upstream Institute class and need assistance you can find mentors in the
+ #openstack-upstream-institute channel on irc.freenode.net.
+
+ There will also be office hours from 4 to 6 pm at the Former Saint
+ Craft Kitchen and Taps in the Hyatt on Saturday, April 27th, 2019.
diff --git a/doc/upstream-training/source/website/upstream-training-summit.rst b/doc/upstream-training/source/website/upstream-training-summit.rst
index 2012cebc..ec9100c1 100644
--- a/doc/upstream-training/source/website/upstream-training-summit.rst
+++ b/doc/upstream-training/source/website/upstream-training-summit.rst
@@ -13,3 +13,17 @@ April with a full training running prior to the event.
 
 Make sure you `RSVP <https://www.openstack.org/summit/denver-2019/summit-schedule/events/23607/openstack-upstream-institute-sponsored-by-lenovo-rsvp-required>`_!
 
+.. warning::
+ The OpenStack Upstream Institute session in Denver is going to be
+ shortened from its normal one-and-a-half day length to a single day.
+ As a result it will be essential for all attendees to complete the
+ preparation steps in the `OpenStack Upstream Institute Trainees' Guide
+ <https://docs.openstack.org/upstream-training/upstream-trainees-guide.html>`_
+
+.. note::
+ If you are attempting the steps above in the week before the OpenStack
+ Upstream Institute class and need assistance you can find mentors in the
+ #openstack-upstream-institute channel on irc.freenode.net.
+
+ There will also be office hours from 4 to 6 pm at the Former Saint
+ Craft Kitchen and Taps in the Hyatt on Saturday, April 27th, 2019.
</div><div class="naked_ctrl">
<form action="/index.cgi/contrast" method="get" name="gate">
<p><a href="http://altstyle.alfasado.net">AltStyle</a> によって変換されたページ <a href="https://opendev.org/openstack/training-guides/commit/c3ac66e90ea899cd6cb27d61255c97fd7eb5156d.diff">(-&gt;オリジナル)</a>
/ <label>アドレス: <input type="text" name="naked_post_url" value="https://opendev.org/openstack/training-guides/commit/c3ac66e90ea899cd6cb27d61255c97fd7eb5156d.diff" size="22" /></label> <label>モード: <select name="naked_post_mode">
<option value="default">デフォルト</option>
<option value="speech">音声ブラウザ</option>
<option value="ruby">ルビ付き</option>
<option value="contrast" selected="selected">配色反転</option>
<option value="larger-text">文字拡大</option>
<option value="mobile">モバイル</option>
</select>
<input type="submit" value="表示" />
</p>
</form>
</div>