* Dear NANOG 56 Attendee: We look forward to seeing you at NANOG 56, hosted by Terremark a Verizon Company, October 21-24, 2012, at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel. We are expecting strong attendance, with nearly 495 registered attendees as of this date. This message contains information and brief reminders to help you prepare for the NANOG meeting. Agenda and Highlights The complete agenda is available at: http://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog56/agenda.php along with a hotel space layout. An abbreviated paper copy will be provided with your name badge. Highlights of the meeting agenda and other activities are summarized at: http://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog56/highlights.html <http://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog56/highlights.html> Check-in Meeting registration & check-in is in the Grand Hall, located on the first floor. When you arrive at the meeting, please check-in at the NANOG registration desk to pick up your name badge, T-shirt, attendee gifts and important handouts. The registration desk will be open during the following hours: Sunday Noon to 6:00 p.m., Monday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesday 8 a.m. to Noon. In addition, there will be committee members available at the Membership Table, near registration, during Breaks beginning on Sunday afternoon.Monday's Newcomers Breakfast with Old Timers (Meet and Greet the NANOG community and start socializing) will be in Houston A-B, located on the second floor. Monday's Beer n’ Gear will be in the Houston Ballroom. Community and Member Meeting We invite you to attend and participate in the NANOG Member Meeting on Sunday, October 21st, from 5:45-6:45 p.m. in the Dallas Ballroom C-D. The Member Meeting, hosted by the NANOG Board, is an important opportunity to learn about organizational updates and communicate with the Board and other NANOG committees. In addition, candidates for the 2012 open Board seats will be on hand to answer any questions regarding their interest in serving on the Board of Directors. All attendees are welcome. 2012 Elections NANOG 56 will be home to the annual NANOG election process. Complete election information is found at the NANOG Elections web page http://www.nanog.org/governance/elections/2012elections/ Be sure to participate and become a NANOG member. Full membership information found at http://www.nanog.org/membership_main.html Newcomers Breakfast If this is your first NANOG meeting, you are encouraged to attend the Newcomers Breakfast with Old Timers (meet and greet the NANOG community and start socializing) at 8:30 a.m. Monday in Houston A-B, where Board, committee members and other long-time NANOGers will talk about the organization, the meetings, and how to make best use of both. Please plan to attend to learn more about NANOG and how to get the most out of your first meeting. Power breakfast for all attendees is available on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the Grand Hall. Sponsors Please join us in thanking the NANOG56 meeting host, contributors, and sponsors for their generosity in support of the NANOG community; http://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog56/sponsors.html. Socials We are pleased to remind you of the following special opportunities to gather outside the formal meeting; Sunday, October 21st, at 7:30 p.m. Terremark, a Verizon Company is holding an off-site Welcome social for attendees at a venue called “7@150”. A special night is planned for all attendees including gifts, games, open bar, music, and enough appetizers for all. Transportation to the off-site is also provided. Monday, October 22nd, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. NANOG Beer n’ Gear in the Houston Ballroom. And at 8:00 p.m., Brocade, CyrusOne and Netflix invite you the after party “Peer Plush” at Plush Night Club, which will include an open bar, BBQ and Tex-Mex food, as well as good music. Tuesday, October 23rd, at 6:00 p.m. ARIN is hosting a Happy Hour in the Chaparral Ballroom, 37th Floor, at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel. An opportunity for both NANOG internet operator and ARIN policy discussions to occur outside of the structured NANOG and ARIN meeting formats. Wireless Network Information can be found here; http://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog56/internetaccess.html <http://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog56/internetaccess.html> In-room Internet Access If you are staying at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel under the NANOG group rate, in-room Internet access is complimentary. When you check in, the hotel should provide you with instructions for complimentary usage. Committee Members The members of the NANOG committees can be identified by the ribbon color of their badge: NANOG Board of Directors – Red Ribbon Program Committee – White Ribbon Newcomer – Teal Ribbon Development and Communications Committees – Blue Ribbon NANOG Staff – Red Ribbon Travel Links More information can be found here; http://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog56/inandaround.html <http://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog56/inandaround.html> Ground Transportation from Dallas International Airport: About a 25 minute drive to the hotel and approximately $50 USD and is provided by local taxis. Parking at the hotel via valet is $26 USD for 24 hours and $19 USD for self-parking. Meeting Email Lists You may use the list nanog-attendee@nanog.org to communicate with other attendees about meeting activities. Messages sent to that list will go to all other attendees who were registered to the list during registration. If you unsubscribed from the list, you can resubscribe subscribe now at: http://mailman.nanog.org/mailman/listinfo/nanog-attendee <http://mailman.nanog.org/mailman/listinfo/nanog-attendee> If you need help or have a comment or suggestion about meeting operations please send us an email to nanog-support@nanog.org. Best wishes for good travel to Dallas. See you there! Sincerely, * *NANOG Board and NANOG Support Staff* -- Betty Burke NANOG Executive Director 48377 Fremont Boulevard, Suite 117 Fremont, CA 94538 Tel: +1 510 492 4030