Dear NANOG 68 Attendees:
Welcome to NANOG 68, sponsored by CyrusOne, at the Fairmont Dallas Hotel.
We are expecting strong attendance, with 1,012 individuals registered for
the meeting as of this email. Based on our registration data, 324 people
have indicated they are attending a NANOG meeting for the first time. Of
those attending, 261 are also NANOG Members.
Agenda
The complete NANOG 68 agenda <http://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog68/agenda>
is available on the NANOG website, along with the NANOG meeting hotel space
layout. Floor Plans: Lobby Level
<https://www.nanog.org/sites/default/files/sites/default/files/dallas_lobby.…>,
*Banquet Level*
<http://nanog.org/sites/default/files/sites/default/files/dallas_banquet3.jpg>
, Terrace Level
<http://nanog.org/sites/default/files/sites/default/files/dallas_terrace2.jpg>
.
We provide a mobile app for the conference via Guidebook
<https://guidebook.com/g/nanog68/>. The app is compatible with iOS and
Android devices. Once the app is installed, select “Download Guides” at
the bottom and search for “NANOG 68”. There are a number of features in
Guidebook this meeting. You can download all or only some of the agenda
items that you want, find a map of the hotel meeting venue, search nearby
restaurants, connect to social media sites, and you can even take the
General and Daily Presentation survey right from your mobile device!
You can also download the agenda to your local electronic calendar via an
.ics file, or subscribe to the URL:
http://www.nanog.org/sites/default/files/ical/nanog.ics
Meeting Check-in
Meeting registration is in the Regency Foyer (Banquet Level) of the hotel.
When you arrive at the meeting, please check-in at the NANOG Registration
Desk to pick up your name badge, NANOG 68 T-shirt, giveaways and important
handouts.
The registration desk will be open during the following hours:
• Sunday 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Monday - Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Membership and Sponsorship Information
Beginning on Monday afternoon, staff will be available during breaks in the
Regency Foyer near the Registration area to answer your Membership and
Sponsorship questions. If you become a NANOG Member
<https://www.nanog.org/membership> during the conference, be sure to stop
by Registration and pick up your premium drink tickets for the Tuesday
night Beer n’ Gear. Also as *NANOG Members*, be sure to sign-up for
an Individual
Photo Session <https://ttsu.me/w_Q> with the NANOG Photographer.
Attendees Breakfast
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Monday: Extended Welcome Breakfast will be served in the Gold Room
(Banquet Level) with overflow in the Parisian Room (Banquet Level) from
8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
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Tuesday: Power Breakfast will be served in the International Ballroom
(Lobby Level) from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
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Wednesday: Power Breakfast will be served in the International Ballroom
(Lobby Level) from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Attendees Lunch
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Monday: Welcome Lunch will be served in the International Ballroom
(Lobby Level) open to all attendees, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Tuesday: Lunch for our attendees will be served in the International
Ballroom (Lobby Level) from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Wednesday: Lunch will be on your own.
Evening Socials for NANOG 68 Attendees
<https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog68/socials>
Please bring your NANOG 68 name badge to enter.
Monday Evening, October 17
Monday, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Peering Personals Social
Sponsored by: Equinix and Netflix, featuring 15 Peering Personal short
updates, followed by time to network with fellow peers
Where: International Ballroom (Lobby Level)
Open to NANOG 68 attendees
Monday, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: CyrusOne, co-sponsored by Juniper and SoftLayer
Where: Perot Museum
2201 N. Field St. Dallas, TX 75201
Transportation: TBD
Tuesday Evening, October 18
Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
NANOG Beer 'n Gear
Where: International Ballroom (Lobby Level)
Open to NANOG 68 attendees, please join us for the ever famous Beer n’ Gear
Tuesday, 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Sponsored by: RagingWire, co-sponsored by Schneider Electric
Where: The Happiest Hour
2616 Olive St. Hardwood, Dallas, TX 75201
Transportation: TBD
Wednesday Evening, October 19
Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: ARIN
Where: Fairmont Dallas - Terrace
Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: DE-CIX
Where: Fairmont Dallas - Terrace
Sponsors
Please join us in thanking the NANOG 68 meeting Sponsorship host, CyrusOne,
in addition to our contributors, and sponsors for their generosity in
support of the NANOG community.
Wireless Network(s)
Hotel Guest Room Internet access utilizing hotel wireless infrastructure is
offered free of charge. Access instructions will be provided upon check-in
at the hotel.
The following 2 SSIDs are available for all attendees in conference rooms
and common areas:
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NANOG-ARIN – 802.1X, User: nanog Pass: nanog
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NANOG-ARIN-legacy – Open, unencrypted network, 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz
The NANOG conference network is geared for high availability and
demonstrating industry best practices. Please note while there is
encryption offered by 802.1x, it is no replacement for the end-to-end
security offered by IPsec, SSL, SSH or similar VPN technology.
The Network Operations Office is located in Director's Office (Banquet
Level), should you have any questions for our network team, please feel
free to contact them at nanog-eng(a)nanog.org. <NANOG-Eng(a)nanog.org>
Identifying Badge Colors, Ribbons & Stickers
While at NANOG 68 you can easily identify the following individuals by
colored badges, ribbons or stickers on their badges:
• Board of Directors Member – Red Badge
• Program & Communication Committee Members – Blue Badge
• Staff – Teal Badge
• Newcomer – Dark Green Sticker
• NANOG College Immersion – Orange Badge
• Premium Sponsor – Violet Sticker
• Meeting Sponsor – Yellow Sticker
• Speaker – Blue Ribbon
• Press – Pink Ribbon
Travel Links
Via the NANOG 68 webpage
<https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog68/inandaround>, we have provided a
few highlights to make your stay more enjoyable. However, should you have
further questions regarding the sites of the area, always feel free to stop
by the hotel Concierge Desk for further recommendations.
Ground Transportation and Parking:
The Fairmont Dallas Hotel is just 6 mi from Dallas Love Field Airport and
21 mi from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
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Super Shuttle: 972.615.2410, $17 per person, service to both DAL and DFW
airports.
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Valet Parking is $28.00 per night. A 20% discount is available to NANOG
attendees.
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Taxi: Sample taxi fare between downtown and Dallas Love Field Airport is
$18.00 - $25.00, and between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is
$50.00 - $55.00.
Meeting Email Lists
NANOG 68 attendees are subscribed to attendee(a)nanog.org, a moderated list,
used to support communication with other attendees about meeting
activities. If you unsubscribed from the list, you can re-subscribe at:
http://mailman.nanog.org/mailman/listinfo/attendee
If you need help or have a comment or suggestion regarding meeting
operations please send us an email at nanog-support(a)nanog.org.
Best wishes for good travel to NANOG 68. See you there!
Sincerely,
Betty and NANOG Staff
--
Betty J. Burke
NANOG Executive Director
2864 Carpenter Rd., Ste 100
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
+1 866-902-1336
Sent on behalf of Betty Burke, NANOG Executive Director
Dear NANOG 67 Attendees:
Welcome to NANOG 67, sponsored by EdgeConneX, at the Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park. We are expecting strong attendance, with 813 individuals registered for the meeting as of this email. Based on our registration data, 234 people have indicated they are attending a NANOG meeting for the first time. Of those attending, 204 are also NANOG Members.
Agenda
The complete NANOG 67 agenda <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog67/agenda> is available on the NANOG website, along with the NANOG meeting hotel space layout <https://www.nanog.org/sites/default/files/sites/default/files/NANOG67_Floor…>.
We provide a mobile app for the conference via Guidebook <https://guidebook.com/g/nanog67/>. The app is compatible with iOS and Android devices. Once the app is installed, select “Download Guides” at the bottom and search for “NANOG 67”. There are a number of features in Guidebook this meeting. You can download all or only some of the agenda items that you want, find a map of the hotel meeting venue, search nearby restaurants, connect to social media sites, and you can even take the General and Daily Presentation survey right from your mobile device!
You can also download the agenda to your local electronic calendar via an .ics file, or subscribe to the URL: http://www.nanog.org/sites/default/files/ical/nanog.ics <http://www.nanog.org/sites/default/files/ical/nanog.ics>
Meeting Check-in
Meeting registration is in the Imperial Foyer (B2 Level) of the hotel. When you arrive at the meeting, please check-in at the NANOG Registration Desk to pick up your name badge, NANOG 67 T-shirt, giveaways and important handouts.
The registration desk will be open during the following hours:
• Sunday 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Monday - Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Membership and Sponsorship Information
Beginning on Monday afternoon, staff will be available during breaks in the Imperial Foyer near the Registration area to answer your Membership and Sponsorship questions. If you become a NANOG Member <https://www.nanog.org/membership> during the conference, this is where you can pick up your premium drink tickets for the Tuesday night Beer n’ Gear and sign-up for an Individual Photo Session with the NANOG Photographer.
There is also an American Registry of Internet Numbers Help Desk, located in the Imperial Foyer.
Attendees Breakfast
Monday: Extended Welcome Breakfast will be served in the International Ballroom (2nd Level) from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday: Power Breakfast will be served in the International Ballroom (2nd Level) from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday: Power Breakfast will be served in the International Ballroom (2nd Level) from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Attendees Lunch
Monday: Welcome Lunch will be served in the International Ballroom (2nd Level) open to all attendees, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday: Lunch for our attendees will be served in the International Ballroom (2nd Level) from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday: Lunch will be on your own.
Evening Socials for NANOG 67 Attendees <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog67/socials>
Please bring your NANOG 67 name badge to enter.
Monday Evening, June 13
Monday, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Peering Personals Social
Sponsored by: Equinix and Netflix
Where: International Ballroom (2nd Level)
Open to NANOG 67 attendees, and featuring 15 Peering Personal short updates, followed by time to network with fellow peers.
Tuesday Evening, June 14
Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
NANOG Beer 'n Gear
Where: International Ballroom (2nd Level)
Open to NANOG 67 attendees, please join us for the ever famous Beer n’ Gear
Wednesday Evening, June 14
Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Sponsored by: EdgeConneX
Where: Howl at the Moon, 26 West Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL 60654
Transportation provided. Meet in Autolobby (B2 Level) for buses.
Sponsors
Please join us in thanking the NANOG 67 meeting host, EdgeConneX, contributors, and sponsors for their generosity in support of the NANOG community.
Wireless Network(s)
Hotel Guest Room Internet access utilizing hotel wireless infrastructure is offered free of charge. Access instructions will be provided upon check-in at the hotel.
The following 2 SSIDs are available for all attendees in conference rooms and common areas:
NANOG – 802.1X, User: nanog Pass: nanog
NANOG-legacy – Open, unencrypted network, 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz
The NANOG conference network is geared for high availability and demonstrating industry best practices. The encryption offered by 802.1x is no replacement for the end-to-end security offered by IPsec, SSL, SSH or similar VPN technology.
The Network Operations Office is located in Imperial Office (B2 Level), should you have any questions for our network team, please feel free to contact them at nanog-eng(a)nanog.org. <mailto:NANOG-Eng@nanog.org>
Identifying Badge Colors, Ribbons & Stickers
While at NANOG 67 you can easily identify the following individuals by colored badges, ribbons or stickers on their badges:
• Board of Directors Member – Red Badge
• Program & Communication Committee Members – Blue Badge
• Staff – Teal Badge
• Newcomer – Dark Green Sticker
• NANOG College Immersion – Orange Badge
• Premium Sponsor – Violet Sticker
• Meeting Sponsor – Yellow Sticker
• Speaker – Blue Ribbon
• Press – Pink Ribbon
Travel Links
Via the NANOG webpage <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog67/inandaround>, we have provided a few highlights to make your stay more enjoyable. However, should you have further questions regarding the sites of the area, always feel free to stop by the hotel Concierge Desk for further recommendations.
Ground Transportation and Parking:
The Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park is just 18 mi / 29 km from Chicago O’Hare International Airport and 12 mi / 19 km from Chicago Midway International Airport.
Chicago's public transit system is an effective way to move around the city. A one-way ticket is $2.75 per ride ($5 from O'Hare). Stop at Clark/Lake and walk about 15 minutes to Fairmont Millennium Park.
Valet Parking is $70.00 per night. A 20% discount is available to NANOG attendees.
Taxi: Sample taxi fare between downtown and O'Hare Airport is $40.00-$50.00, and between Midway Airport is $30.00-$35.00.
Meeting Email Lists
You may use the list attendee(a)nanog.org <mailto:attendee@nanog.org> to communicate with other attendees about meeting activities. Messages sent to that list will go to all other attendees who are subscribed during registration. If you unsubscribed from the list, you can re-subscribe at:
http://mailman.nanog.org/mailman/listinfo/attendee <http://mailman.nanog.org/mailman/listinfo/attendee>
If you need help or have a comment or suggestion about the meeting operations please send us an email at nanog-support(a)nanog.org <mailto:nanog-support@nanog.org>.
Best wishes for good travel to NANOG 67. See you there!
Sincerely,
NANOG Board of Directors and Staff
--
Betty Burke
NANOG Executive Director
2864 Carpenter Rd. Suite 100
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Tel: +1 866 902 1336
