Dear NANOG 97 Attendees, Welcome to the first day of NANOG 97, hosted by AWS <https://aws.amazon.com/>. We are excited to kick off three days of networking, learning and collaboration with you. Below are a few important details that include sessions, sponsor highlights and tools for you to make the most of your Monday. Monday sessions you don't want to miss 9:00 - 9:45 AM Grand Ballroom H-K Newcomers Orientation Alex Latzko 10:00 - 10:30 AM Grand Ballroom A-G Conference Opening Jonathan Black, Adair Thaxton, Tom Scholl 10:30 - 11:15 AM Grand Ballroom A-G Keynote: Dave Schaeffer The full agenda, speaker bios, and presentation files are available on the NANOG 97 Agenda <https://nanog.org/events/nanog-97/agenda/>. Today’s Sponsors + Activities: NANOG 97 Meeting Host - AWS (Executive Board Room) Premium Sponsors: ARIN (Cedar Ballroom - 2nd Floor), Meta (Laurel - 3rd Floor), AWS (Executive Ballroom - 3rd Floor + Cedar Ballroom - 2nd Floor), Larus, + Verisign Morning Showcase (9:00AM - 12:00PM) Grand Ballroom Foyer ARIN Help Desk, LARUS, NANOG Committee Help Desk Afternoon Showcase (1:30 - 4:30 PM) Grand Ballroom Foyer ARIN, LARUS, Netscout, QTS, RocNet Supply, XKL Network Lounge, Grand Ballroom Foyer Hydrolix Peering Coordination Forum, Regency Ballroom BBIX, IX. br, JPIX, Open DC Larus Social Event (7:00 - 11:00 PM) Salty’s on Alki Beach Appointment Tool Reminder Use the Appointment Tool to schedule 1:1 meetings. You can manage your availability through your NANOG Profile <https://nanog.org/profile/>. And don’t forget to reserve a table in the Meet Me Room <https://nanog.org/events/nanog-97/meet-me/> to hold your scheduled meetings. Internet Access Sponsored by: Ziply Fiber (Internet Connectivity) HPE Juniper Networks (Edge Routing) Wifi Info NANOG - WPA3/PSK: nanognanog NANOG-Legacy - Open(2.4Ghz & 5Ghz) NANOG-V6 Only - IPv6 (no IPv4/DHCP) Important Reminders: Badge Replacement Policy: Your conference badge must be worn at all times while at the NANOG event. In the event of a lost or forgotten badge, an $800 USD replacement fee will be charged. Live Transcription is available for all General and Breakout sessions. Access links are in the agenda. Virtual attendees: Log in with your NANOG profile to access the livestream <https://nanog.org/events/nanog-97/watch-n97-webcast/> + live Q&A/chat. Lightning Talks: Submit proposals <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/submit-presentation/> via the agenda system under “Lightning Talk” Deadline: Tuesday, June 2 at 3:30 PM PT Daily Survey: Help us improve! Complete today’s feedback form at nanog.org/surveys <https://www.nanog.org/surveys> Ombuds Services: Available to provide confidential, informational assistance to community members. Reach out at ombuds@nanog.org NANOG Active: Run Club - Join fellow attendees for a group run (M,T,W @ 6:45AM) Meeting location- Large sponsor banner in the Grand Ballroom Foyer Pickleball - Grab your paddle and head to Bellevue Pickleball Club (M,T,W @7AM). Meet in the hotel lobby at 6:45 AM, or at the courts at 7 AM. Participants are required to create an account and sign the waiver before going to the courts. https://picklenation.podplay.app/community/events/019e71d7-b1af-7aa1-ab77-1e... Yoga - Taking place in Madrona (M,T,W @ 7:15 AM), mats + towels provided Beer n’ Gear Engagement Activity Join the quest to collect artifact fragments during Beer n’ Gear on Tuesday night. Community Engagement Committee members will hand out quest cards as you enter the Evergreen Ballroom. Visit the Beer n’ Gear sponsor booths, collect all artifacts, then turn in your completed card at the Committee Desk for a small prize. To be entered into a drawing for a gift card, add your name and contact information to the card and drop it in the fish bowl. We will use that information to contact you if your card is drawn. Thank you for being a part of NANOG 97. We are looking forward to a fantastic week! The NANOG Support Team