Hello NANOG 93 Attendees, Welcome to NANOG 93! The conference will take place February 3-5, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. Below is the information you will need to know to participate. 1. Agenda + Time Zone 2. Arrivals + Check-in 3. Networking Events 4. Wireless Network Information 5. Meeting Communications 6. Affinity Groups 1. Agenda + Time Zone The NANOG 93 Agenda <https://nanog.org/events/nanog-93/agenda/> is available on the NANOG website. You can also download the agenda to your local electronic calendar via an .ics file when you are signed in with your NANOG Profile. Be sure to click the heart on the talks you would like to add to your personal calendar. If you wish to attend the IPv6 Clinic on Sunday, or either of the Workshops on Tuesday and Wednesday, please be sure to sign-up using the links in the abstract on the agenda. ***Please note that the agenda is set in the eastern time zone. If you would like to change the time zone, you can do so at the top right hand side of the agenda. 2. Arrivals + Check-in Meeting registration and badge pickup will be located in the Atrium ballroom foyer, and will be open during the below hours. In addition, puzzles and board games will be available in the ballroom foyer after hours for those that would like to network. Sunday 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Escalator Repair: Please be aware the front escalators of the Hotel from the Marquis Level (hotel entrance) to the Atrium Level (NANOG meeting space) will be inoperative while we are in Atlanta. You have the option of using either the back escalators to the Atrium level, or the stairs from the Marquis Level. Attendees staying at the hotel may take the elevators directly to the Marquis and Atrium levels. 3. Networking Events Thank you to our sponsors <https://nanog.org/events/nanog-93/n93-sponsors/> for making these events possible! Check the agenda <https://nanog.org/events/nanog-93/agenda/> for more details. Sunday Women In Tech Mixer Monday - Wednesday Network Lounge (New - puzzle tables!) Espresso Bar New Help Desk: NANOG Committees + sign up for mentorship New NANOG Ambassadors: Questions, need help? Look for volunteers wearing purple ribbons + lanyards who are ready to assist. Monday Newcomer Orientation NANOG Showcase Peering Coordination Forum NANOG Social Tuesday NANOG Showcase Diversity, Equity + Inclusion Lunch Beer ‘N Gear 4. Wireless network(s) The following SSIDs are available for all attendees in conference rooms and common areas: Wireless SSIDs: NANOG > WPA3 Pre-Shared Key Psk: nanognanog NANOG-Legacy > Open, unencrypted network (2.4Ghz & 5Ghz) no password required NANOG-V6 Only > Open, unencrypted network (2.4Ghz & 5Ghz) no password required On a subnet with only IPv6 services no IPv4 Gateway or DHCP server Please feel free to contact our network team with questions at nanog-eng@nanog.org <NANOG-Eng@nanog.org> 5. Meeting Communications NANOG 93 attendees are automatically subscribed to attendee@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@nanog.org. Meeting Appointment Tool: Attendees wishing to schedule a meeting with others at NANOG 93 may do so via the NANOG Meeting Appointment Tool. Attendees who are available for meetings will have a calendar symbol on the Attendee List <https://nanog.org/events/nanog-93/attendees/>. Simply click on the calendar icon to start the process. You can change your availability for meetings in your NANOG Profile <https://nanog.org/profile/>. Webcast / Chat Platform / Discord: The webcast link <https://nanog.org/events/nanog-93/watch-n93-webcast/> will be live streaming starting on Monday, February 3, at 9:45 am EST. Included with the webcast is our chat platform for general discussion, speaker questions, and technical help. The chat platform is monitored by Program Committee Members. Additionally we have an unofficial NANOG Discord server ( https://discord.nanog.org) where you can discuss all things NANOG 93, plus keep the conversation going between conferences. 6. Affinity Groups Looking for a way to connect with our community? Make new friends via our Affinity Groups! <https://community.nanog.org/> The NANOG Discord is the digital place to be; whether you want to meet people with common interests, chat about the program, reach out to committee members, or share industry happenings, there is a channel for you. Join the NANOG Discord here: https://discord.nanog.org Best wishes for safe travels to NANOG 93. We look forward to seeing you in person or online. Sincerely, NANOG Staff