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Reminder to Submit Presentations for NANOG 99
by NANOG Program 28 Oct '26

28 Oct '26

NANOG Community at large, The NANOG Program Committee (PC) would like to remind you that we are now accepting proposals for in-person or live remote presentations at all sessions of NANOG 99, taking place in Boston, MA on February 22-24, 2027. Below is a summary of key details and dates from the Call For Content on the NANOG website, which can be found at https://nanog.org/program/call-content/. Requested Topics: We are aiming to spotlight presentations throughout NANOG 99 focusing on Network Traffic Engineering. Potential network traffic engineering topics may include segment routing, RSVP, auto-bandwidth, MPLS vs SRv6, SDN, overlays / underlays, anycast, SMPTE 2110, L4S scalable throughput, and hot potato routing. In addition to the spotlight topic, we are always accepting talks on other topics relevant to our audience. Based on feedback from our recent surveys, we have seen numerous requests for the following topics: - AI in network engineering and operations - impact on network operations, datacenter traffic, and infrastructure, as well as practical uses. - Enterprise/Access Networking - An enterprise or access network is one with no downstream peers; architecture, challenges, and lessons learned from businesses and campuses large and small - Network Automation - designing networks for AI traffic, recruiting in an AI world, troubleshooting - Hyperscaling - architecture, migration, power concerns, supply chain - Future of Networking - AI, quantum computing, forecast for changes in technology, design, applications, protocols - Research & Education - what research is happening now in network operations - Security - various protocols and developments, AI implications, RPKI and validators, ASPA - Optical Networking - technology, practices, deployment options, troubleshooting - Tutorials - from beginner to expert, IPv6, BGP, Segment Routing, DNS, MPLS, VxLAN - See the NANOG Call for Content <https://nanog.org/program/call-content/> for an extensive listing of requested topics We are looking to schedule over 1,700 minutes of content between General Session and Breakout Rooms for NANOG 99, and are actively reviewing submissions now - so don’t wait! Presentation abstracts are welcomed now and draft slides should be submitted no later than Friday, January 08, 2027 to be considered for NANOG 99. Please note presentations are reviewed as they arrive and the program may fill up ahead of this deadline. Submit your drafts as early as possible to ensure consideration for the current program. Presentations may cover current technologies, soon-to-be deployed technologies, and industry innovation. Vendors are welcome to submit talks which cover relevant technologies and capabilities, but presentations should not be promotional or discuss proprietary solutions. The primary speaker, moderator, or author should submit a presentation proposal and abstract via the Program Committee Tool (PC Tool) at: https://www.nanog.org/meetings/submit-presentation/ - Sign in with your Profile Account - Select the type of talk you propose to present, and complete the form Timeline for submission and proposal review: - The Submitter will enter the abstract in the PC Tool prior to the deadline for draft slide submission. The PC Tool will not accept new submissions for NANOG 99 after this deadline. - The Program Committee (PC) will perform an initial review and will assign a “shepherd” to help develop the submission, typically within 2 weeks. - The Submitter will develop draft slides of the talk, if not already submitted with the initial proposal. Please submit initial draft slides early — the PC will not evaluate submissions until draft slides are available for review. (Slide templates are available on our Tools + Tips <https://nanog.org/program/tools-tips/> webpage under the heading NANOG Presentation Template.) - Panel submissions should provide a document listing bios for the moderator, panelists, and an intended topic list. - The PC will review the slides and will continue to work with the Submitter as needed to develop the topic and content. - DRAFT SLIDE DEADLINE Draft presentation slides should be submitted prior to the published deadline for slides (January 8, 2027). - The PC will evaluate submissions to determine presentations for the agenda (to be posted on January 18, 2027). - Submitters will be notified whether their talks have been accepted. - The Agenda will be assembled and posted. - FINAL PRESENTATION SLIDES must be submitted prior to the published deadline for slides (February 15, 2027 for in person + live remote presentations) - submissions will NOT be accepted through the PC Tool after this date. - Lightning talk submissions open for in-person attendees on February 21, 2027. If you think you have an interesting topic but want feedback or suggestions for developing an idea into a presentation, please email the PC ( nanogpc(a)nanog.org) and a representative will respond to you in a timely manner. Otherwise, submit your talk, tutorial, track, or panel proposal to the PC Tool at your earliest convenience. We look forward to reviewing your submission! NANOG 99 Calendar of Events Date Event/Deadline TODAY! CFP Reminder Announcement December 7, 2026 Call for Content Reminder #2 January 8, 2027 Submission Deadline and DRAFT Presentation Slides Due. No new submissions for NANOG 99 after this date January 18, 2027 Meeting Agenda Published February 15, 2027 FINAL Slides Due - PC Tool closes to new uploads after this date February 21, 2027 On-Site Lightning Talk Submissions Open Final slides for accepted presentations must be submitted by Monday, February 15, 2027. No materials can be submitted after this date. If you have critical presentation changes to make after this date, but prior to February 19, the new material might be accepted based on Shepherd availability but are not guaranteed, and must be sent to your assigned PC Shepherd as you will NOT be able to submit them via the PC Tool. We look forward to seeing you in February! Sincerely, Adair Thaxton + Les Williams Program Committee Co-Chairs Sent on behalf of the NANOG PC

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NANOG 99 - Registration is open and hotel rooms are available!
by NANOG Support 27 Oct '26

27 Oct '26

Hello NANOG Community, Registration <https://www.nanog.org/events/nanog-99/registration/> is open for NANOG 99 taking place in Boston, MA February 22 -24, 2027! Take advantage of early registration prices through November 22. The rates will never be lower, so why wait? And once you’ve registered you’ll have access to the Hotel Guest Room Block <https://nanog.org/events/nanog-99/venue/>. Available only to registered attendees, reserve your hotel room at the Marriott Copley Place, and start planning your stay! Continue reading for more details about registration and hotel venue: Registration Fees + Deadlines In Person Registration Start Date End Date Member Non- Member Student Early Oct 21, 2026 Nov 22, 2026 $775 $800 $100 Standard Nov 23, 2026 Jan 17, 2027 $925 $950 $100 Late Jan 18, 2027 Feb 20, 2027 $1,100 $1,125 $100 Onsite Feb 21, 2027 Feb 24, 2027 $1,300 $1,325 $100 Virtual Registration, available for $150, opens on Jan 18, 2027. Venue InformationMarriott Boston Copley Place 110 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02116 Room Rate: $229.00 USD Standard Non-Smoking per night + tax at a rate of 16.45% Group Rate Expires: Thursday, January 28, 2027 OR once the NANOG block is filled Want to support NANOG in a bigger way? Get in touch with Evan Carthey, via sponsorship(a)nanog.org, to talk about options and lock in your spot! Sincerely, NANOG Sponsor Support

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NANOG 98 starts in three days
by NANOG News 16 Oct '26

16 Oct '26

** Last chance to register at the late rate! ------------------------------------------------------------ NANOG 98 is three days away, and late registration closes tomorrow, October 17. After that, rates jump to onsite pricing. Late (through Oct. 17): Members $1,025 / Non-Members $1,050 / Students $100 Onsite (Oct. 18–21): Members $1,225 / Non-Members $1,250 / Students $100 Virtual: $150 REGISTER NOW (https://nanog.org/events/nanog-98/register/) ** Thank you to our espresso bar sponsors ------------------------------------------------------------ Keeping NANOG 98 caffeinated: Community IX is sponsoring the Monday espresso bar, and IPv4 Connect, powered by Brander Group, is covering Tuesday and Wednesday. See you at the coffee station! ** Partner spotlight: ARIN ------------------------------------------------------------ ARIN is a Diamond Sponsor of NANOG 98 and our latest partner spotlight. A nonprofit member-based organization, ARIN manages the distribution of IP addresses and Autonomous System Numbers across the United States, Canada, and many Caribbean and North Atlantic territories. Their work underpins how networks in the region operate and grow—and their team will be in Miami. LEARN MORE ABOUT ARIN (https://www.arin.net/) ** Get to know Miami before you arrive ------------------------------------------------------------ Miami is one of the most important internet infrastructure hubs in the Western Hemisphere, home to NAP of the Americas, where roughly 90% of Caribbean and Latin American traffic connects to the rest of the world. It’s also sunny, walkable, and full of good food. We put together a guide to Miami’s history, infrastructure role, and what to do while you’re there, from Cuban coffee in Little Havana to street art in Wynwood. READ THE MIAMI GUIDE (https://nanog.org/stories/fun-facts-and-things-to-do-in-miami-where-nanog-9…) ** Sponsor NANOG 99 in Boston ------------------------------------------------------------ NANOG 99 is February 22–24, 2027, and sponsorship opportunities are open now. NANOG draws up to 1,500 attendees across in-person and virtual attendance: network engineers, architects, operators, and infrastructure leaders from across the industry. GET IN TOUCH (https://nanog.org/participate/types-sponsorship/) ============================================================ ** Working together to build the Internet of tomorrow. (http://nanog.org) ** Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/NANOG.org) ** Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/nanog_org/) ** LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/nanog/) ** X (https://x.com/nanog) ** Discord (https://discord.nanog.org/)

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Why we're heading to Miami for NANOG 98
by NANOG News 09 Oct '26

09 Oct '26

** Late registration ends October 17 ------------------------------------------------------------ NANOG 98 is less than two weeks out. Have you registered? Sign up before October 17 and save $200 off the onsite rate. Virtual attendance is also available for $150. Late (through Oct. 17): Members $1,025 / Non-Members $1,050 / Students $100 Onsite (Oct. 18–21): Members $1,225 / Non-Members $1,250 / Students $100 Virtual: $150 REGISTER NOW (https://nanog.org/events/nanog-98/register/) ** One workshop per day. Pick yours. ------------------------------------------------------------ NANOG 98's three workshops each run on a different day, so there's no reason to choose between them. Seats are still available, but each caps at 50, so grab them before they're gone! Multi-Path Traffic Engineering (https://nanog.org/events/n98-hpe-workshop/) : Monday, Oct. 19. Hands-on with MPTE configuration in a virtual HPE/Juniper environment. Kea DHCP Server (https://nanog.org/events/n98-isc-workshop/) : Tuesday, Oct. 20. Install, configure, and test an open-source DHCP system with live VMs. Routing Security Deep Dive on RPKI (https://nanog.org/events/n98-arin-workshop/) : Wednesday, Oct. 21. RPKI fundamentals and best practices in the ARIN OT&E environment. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER (https://nanog.org/events/nanog-98/workshops/) ** Visit the NANOG Showcase ------------------------------------------------------------ The Showcase runs throughout NANOG 98 and is worth building into your schedule. It's a chance to talk directly with vendors and explore what's new in networking products and services. CHECK THE FULL AGENDA (https://nanog.org/events/nanog-98/agenda/) ** Why Miami? It's all about the infrastructure ------------------------------------------------------------ A few blocks from downtown Miami sits a wide gray six-story building most people walk past without a second thought. Inside is NAP of the Americas: 750,000 square feet of network hardware, and the facility that carries roughly 90 percent of Central and South America's data traffic to the rest of the world. That's a big part of why NANOG 98 is in Miami, and why the spotlight topic is International Connectivity. In our latest blog, we dig into the history of the NAP of the Americas and Miami's role in global internet infrastructure. READ MORE (https://nanog.org/stories/nanog-98-miami-fl/) ** NANOG is coming back to Boston ------------------------------------------------------------ Save the date: NANOG 99 is February 22–24, 2027 in Boston. Details on registration and programming are coming soon! SEE ALL UPCOMING MEETINGS (https://nanog.org/events/future/) ============================================================ ** Working together to build the Internet of tomorrow (http://nanog.org) ** Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/NANOG.org) ** Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/nanog_org/) ** LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/nanog/) ** X (https://x.com/nanog) ** Discord (https://discord.nanog.org/)

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NANOG 98: Workshops, Tuesday night fun + more
by NANOG News 02 Oct '26

02 Oct '26

** Have you registered for one of our workshops? ------------------------------------------------------------ NANOG 98's hands-on workshops are filling up. If you've been meaning to grab a seat, now's the time! Each session caps at 50 attendees and runs on a different day, so you can attend more than one if the topic interests you. Multi-Path Traffic Engineering (MPTE) ( https://nanog.org/events/n98-hpe-workshop/) : Monday, Oct. 19. Get hands-on with MPTE configuration in a virtual HPE/Juniper environment. Kea DHCP Server (https://nanog.org/events/n98-isc-workshop/) : Tuesday, Oct. 20. Install, configure, and test an open-source DHCP system with live VMs. Routing Security Deep Dive on RPKI ( https://nanog.org/events/n98-arin-workshop/) : Wednesday, Oct. 21. Work directly in the ARIN OT&E environment. LEARN MORE (https://nanog.org/events/nanog-98/workshops/) ** Tuesday socials keep on going: FunDimension with H5 Data Centers ------------------------------------------------------------ After Beer 'N Gear wraps up, keep the night going at FunDimension Miami, an indoor entertainment venue featuring games, activities, food, drinks and plenty of space to hang out. Join H5 Data Centers and the NANOG community from 8–11pm for a private evening of networking and fun, with shuttle service running from the hotel starting at 7:45pm. Enjoy private access to FunDimension, curated food stations and drinks, plus lounge space for conversations that don't happen in a conference room. REGISTER HERE ( https://h5datacenters.com/enter-the-fun-dimension-nanog-98.html) ** Can't make it to Miami? Join us virtually ------------------------------------------------------------ Join NANOG 98 from anywhere! Virtual registration is $150 and gives you live access to the general session program. Hear keynotes from Paul Brodsky on the shifting geography of global internet routing and John Evans on what autonomous networks would actually require, plus talks on quantum-safe networking, AI fabric design, routing security, and more. REGISTER NOW (https://nanog.org/events/nanog-98/register/) ** The Meet Me Room just got smarter ------------------------------------------------------------ The Meet Me Room is back for Tuesday and Wednesday, with tables sized for whatever kind of meeting you need. New this year: it's tied to your calendar. Sync your meetings with a table reservation and see exactly what's on the main stage so you can plan around the sessions you don't want to miss. LOG IN AND RESERVE YOUR TABLE ( https://nanog.org/events/nanog-98/meet-me-room/) ============================================================ ** Working together to build the Internet of tomorrow (http://nanog.org) ** Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/NANOG.org) ** Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/nanog_org/) ** LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/nanog/) ** X (https://x.com/nanog) ** Discord (https://discord.nanog.org/)

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The NANOG 98 agenda is live! See what's on the program
by NANOG News 25 Sep '26

25 Sep '26

** The NANOG 98 agenda is live ------------------------------------------------------------ Check out the agenda before you head to Miami! Alongside keynotes from Paul Brodsky on global infrastructure and Layer 3 interconnection, and John Evans on why autonomous networks keep lagging behind self-driving cars, the agenda covers a lot of ground. Sessions touch on quantum-safe networking, securing AI infrastructure, routing security and RPKI, network digital twins, cloud provider concentration risk, AI fabric design, interplanetary internet architecture, and more—plus three hands-on workshops (https://nanog.org/events/nanog-98/workshops/) , BoFs, and lightning talks on Tuesday and Wednesday. SEE THE FULL AGENDA (https://nanog.org/events/nanog-98/agenda/) ** Still need a hotel for NANOG 98? ------------------------------------------------------------ The NANOG block at the InterContinental Miami is sold out, but overflow rooms are available nearby at the Courtyard Marriott Miami Downtown/Brickell (just steps from the venue). Courtyard Marriott Miami Downtown/Brickell 200 SE Second Avenue, Miami, FL 33131 Rate: $279/night (plus 13% tax) Group rate expires October 5 or until sold out. BOOK YOUR GROUP RATE (https://nanog.org/events/nanog-98/venue/) ** Stop by the Community Help Desk ------------------------------------------------------------ Questions come up at every conference, and the NANOG Community Help Desk is there when they do. It's located near registration and staffed by people who can help you navigate the conference, connect you with the right folks, or just point you in the right direction. Come visit anytime during NANOG 98! ** Spread the word on NANOG 98 ------------------------------------------------------------ If you're heading to Miami, let your network know. Our Conference Kit has everything you need: social images, banner ads, email signatures, and suggested copy. Use the hashtags #WeAreNANOG and #NANOG98. DOWNLOAD THE CONFERENCE KIT (https://nanog.org/events/nanog-98/conference-kit/) ** Get involved in the NANOG Mentorship Program ------------------------------------------------------------ Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned operator, the NANOG Mentorship Program has a place for you. Mentors meet with one or more mentees at least once a month for 45 minutes to an hour, helping with career development, networking, public speaking, and leadership. If you've built expertise worth sharing, this is how you pass it on. Mentees drive the partnership, coming prepared, setting goals, and making the most of their mentor's time. The program runs up to four months and combines in-person and virtual meetups. LEARN MORE (https://nanog.org/outreach/nanog-mentorship-program/) ** Support a board candidate before Oct. 19 ------------------------------------------------------------ Five candidates are running for the NANOG Board of Directors in the 2026 election: Tom Beecher, Marlin Martes, Michael Still, Adair Thaxton, and Jiahong (Jenny) Zhang. Statements of support are open now through October 19. Candidates will make short in-person presentations at NANOG 98 on October 20. Voting opens the same day and closes October 26, with results announced by October 28. MEET THE CANDIDATES (https://nanog.org/members/elections/2026-board-candidates/) ============================================================ Working together to build the Internet of tomorrow. http://nanog.org ** Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/NANOG.org) ** Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/nanog_org/) ** LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/nanog/) ** X (https://x.com/nanog) ** Discord (https://discord.nanog.org/)

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One month to NANOG 98. What you need to know.
by NANOG News 18 Sep '26

18 Sep '26

** Thank you, Verisign ------------------------------------------------------------ Verisign is a Gold Sponsor of NANOG 98, and we're grateful for their support. Sponsor investment is what makes it possible to bring network operators, engineers, architects, and infrastructure professionals together—all for the sessions, the conversations, and the community that happen when the industry is in the same room. https://nanog.org/events/nanog-98/workshops/ ** Workshop seats are filling up! ------------------------------------------------------------ We're offering three hands-on workshops at NANOG 98. Each caps at 50 attendees. Pre-registration is required, so grab your seat before they're gone! Multi-Path Traffic Engineering (MPTE) ( https://nanog.org/events/n98-hpe-workshop/) : Zhaohui (Jeffrey) Zhang leads a hands-on session covering MPTE configuration and path calculation in a virtual HPE/Juniper environment, across both WAN and AIDC scenarios. MPTE debuted at NANOG 96 and this is your chance to try it yourself. Kea DHCP Server (https://nanog.org/events/n98-isc-workshop/) : Eddy Winstead, Darren Ankney, and Doug Freed walk participants through installing and configuring two Kea DHCP servers, setting up primary/backup high availability, and exploring the Stork graphical management interface. Routing Security Deep Dive on RPKI ( https://nanog.org/events/n98-arin-workshop/) : Brad Gorman, Director of Customer Technical Services at ARIN, covers RPKI fundamentals, ARIN's routing security services, relying party validators, and best practices for managing RPKI resources. REGISTER NOW (https://nanog.org/events/nanog-98/workshops/) https://nanog.org/events/nanog-98/socials/ ** Join our Women in Tech Mixer ------------------------------------------------------------ The Women in Tech Mixer is back at NANOG 98—this year with a mermaid theme! Open to all attendees who identify as female, the mixer runs 5–6:30pm in the Chopin Ballroom on Sunday, October 18. Sponsored by DE-CIX and Nokia. NANOG badge required. SEE THE FULL SOCIAL SCHEDULE (https://nanog.org/events/nanog-98/socials/) https://nanog.org/events/nanog-98/meet-me-room/ ** Reserve your spot in the Meet Me Room ------------------------------------------------------------ If you and a colleague are both coming to Miami, don't leave your meetup to chance. The Meet Me Room lets you reserve time in advance so you're not hunting each other down between sessions. RESERVE A SPOT (https://nanog.org/events/nanog-98/meet-me-room/) ** All things NANOG 98 https://nanog.org/events/nanog-98/ ============================================================ http://nanog.org Working together to build the Internet of tomorrow. ** Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/NANOG.org) ** Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/nanog_org/) ** LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/nanog/) ** X (https://x.com/nanog) ** Discord (https://discord.nanog.org/)

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Your NANOG 98 social calendar is here
by NANOG News 10 Sep '26

10 Sep '26

** Thank you, AWS ------------------------------------------------------------ NANOG's Platinum Sponsor for the year is Amazon Web Services. AWS's support makes possible a full year of technical education, knowledge sharing, and community programming—the events, relationships, and conversations that keep the network operations community connected between meetings. Want to get your organization in front of the room? A few NANOG 98 sponsorship opportunities remain, including the last Beer 'N Gear spot, limited showcase space, and more. Put your brand in front of an engaged audience of network engineers, architects, and operators. BECOME A SPONSOR (https://nanog.org/events/sponsorship/request-sponsorship-prospectus/) ** What's on the social schedule ------------------------------------------------------------ Sunday, Oct. 18 * Women in Tech Mixer, 5–6:30pm, Chopin Ballroom, sponsored by DE-CIX and Nokia * Imperium Data Social, 7–9pm, Hell's Kitchen Miami, sponsored by Imperium Data Monday, Oct. 19 * NANOG Peering Coordination Forum, 5–6:30pm, Chopin Ballroom, sponsored by Iron Mountain, IX.br, JPIX, and UFINET * NANOG Social Event, 7–10pm, Puttshack at Brickell City Centre, sponsored by CoreSite Tuesday, Oct. 20 * Beer 'N Gear, 6–8pm, Atrium Wednesday, Oct. 21 * ARIN Welcome Reception, 6–7pm, Lower Pool Deck SEE THE FULL SCHEDULE (https://nanog.org/events/nanog-98/socials/) ** Start your mornings with NANOG Active ------------------------------------------------------------ Before sessions kick off each day in Miami, NANOG Active gives you a way to move. Choose from a run club, pickleball with coaches and loaner paddles, or a 45-minute yoga session with mats provided. Times and locations vary by activity. LEARN MORE (https://nanog.org/events/nanog-98/socials/) ** Help spread the word about NANOG 98 ------------------------------------------------------------ The NANOG 98 Conference Kit has everything you need to share the meeting with your network: social media images, banner ads, email signatures, and suggested copy. Use the hashtags #WeAreNANOG and #NANOG98. DOWNLOAD THE CONFERENCE KIT (https://nanog.org/events/nanog-98/conference-kit/) ============================================================ http://nanog.org Working together to build the Internet of tomorrow. ** Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/NANOG.org) ** Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/nanog_org/) ** LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/nanog/) ** X (https://x.com/nanog) ** Discord (https://discord.nanog.org/)

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Have you registered for a NANOG 98 workshop?
by NANOG News 27 Aug '26

27 Aug '26

** Thank you, Diamond Sponsors ------------------------------------------------------------ NANOG 98 wouldn't happen without the organizations that invest in the network operations community. A sincere thank you to our Diamond Sponsors, ARIN and Meta, for helping bring the industry together in Miami this October. https://nanog.org/events/nanog-98/workshops/ ** Grab your seat for our workshops ------------------------------------------------------------ Three expert-led workshops are on the program at NANOG 98 in Miami, October 19–21. Each seats 50 and will sell out, so register soon! Multi-Path Traffic Engineering (MPTE) (https://nanog.org/events/n98-hpe-workshop/) : Zhaohui (Jeffrey) Zhang leads a hands-on session covering MPTE configuration and path calculation in a virtual HPE/Juniper environment, across both WAN and AIDC scenarios. MPTE debuted at NANOG 96 and this is your chance to try it yourself. Kea DHCP Server (https://nanog.org/events/n98-isc-workshop/) : Eddy Winstead, Darren Ankney, and Doug Freed walk participants through installing and configuring two Kea DHCP servers, setting up primary/backup high availability, and exploring the Stork graphical management interface. Routing Security Deep Dive on RPKI (https://nanog.org/events/n98-arin-workshop/) : Brad Gorman, Director of Customer Technical Services at ARIN, covers RPKI fundamentals, ARIN's routing security services, relying party validators, and best practices for managing RPKI resources. REGISTER NOW (https://nanog.org/events/nanog-98/workshops/) https://nanog.org/events/nanog-98/ ** Find your people at NANOG 98 ------------------------------------------------------------ A Birds of a Feather session (BoF) is exactly what it sounds like: a room full of people who care about the same thing, with no presentations and no agenda, just time to talk. Think of it as a planned flash mob around a specific corner of the Internet. NANOG 98 has BoFs for people organizing or starting a local NOG, for IXP folks, and for anyone interested in network automation. Find your flock in Miami. SIGN UP FOR NANOG 98 (https://nanog.org/events/nanog-98/) https://nanog.org/members/elections/elections-nominations/ ** It's election season at NANOG ------------------------------------------------------------ Nominations for the NANOG Board of Directors are open through September 14. If you've been thinking about playing a bigger role in shaping the organization, this is how you do it. Self-nominations are welcome. You can also nominate a colleague by sending their name and email to nominations(a)nanog.org (mailto:nominations@nanog.org) . LEARN MORE (https://nanog.org/members/elections/elections-nominations/) https://nanog.org/events/future/ ** Join a network user group near you ------------------------------------------------------------ Regional Network User Group events are now listed on the NANOG events calendar. This fall, there are gatherings coming up in Kentucky, Connecticut, Missouri, Seattle, Detroit, and Philadelphia. They're a great way to stay connected with the community between NANOG conferences! SEE THE FULL EVENT CALENDAR (https://nanog.org/events/future/) ============================================================ http://nanog.org Working together to build the Internet of tomorrow. https://nanog.org/events/nanog-98/ ** Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/NANOG.org) ** Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/nanog_org/) ** LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/nanog/) ** X (https://x.com/nanog) ** Discord (https://discord.nanog.org/)

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The NANOG 98 CFP is open through 21-September-2026 (joke included!)
by NANOG Program 24 Aug '26

24 Aug '26

NANOG Community at large, It’s still hot outside, and hopefully your presentation ideas are baking too! We wanted to send one more reminder that we are accepting proposals through Monday, 21 September 2026, for in-person or live remote presentations at all sessions of NANOG 98 taking place in Miami, Florida on 19-21 October 2026. Our spotlight topic for NANOG 98 is “Global Connectivity”, but we accept presentations on all relevant topics. The work you do and the ideas you have are interesting and important, and we’d love to hear more about it! We have had repeated requests for presentations from and about enterprise (stub) networks. Perhaps you’re having trouble figuring out what the NANOG audience would like to see. During every NANOG Conference, we ask everyone to answer the surveys and tell us what they want to hear about at a future conference. Some of the most recent answers are below - plus signs (+) mean repeated requests! AI ++++++++++++++ Automation ++++++++ Security ++++++++ SR / SRv6 ++++ NOC +++ Access / enterprise networks +++ BGP and peering ++ Optical ++ Academic topics ++ Cloud and multi-cloud ++ Traffic engineering + Carrier-grade network design + How to grow a small access network + RPKI + Geolocation + Beginner-level tutorials / workshops + Certifications + Amazon's network innovations MPLS Incident response management ASPA DWDM Protocol deep-dives Troubleshooting complex outages, potentially with help from automation Grep presentation from N88 Network expansion to APAC and peering with Asian companies WAN load balancing Datacenter infrastructure, requirements, job creation Supply chain IETF Public policy Patch management w/r/t AI vulnerability-to-exploit timelines Hackathon IPv6 Social skills ISP core router theory Network engineer future Network operations Moving from SP to enterprise / enterprise to SP Career development Traceroute interpretation - - Submit your presentation proposal and abstract via the Program Committee Tool at: https://www.nanog.org/meetings/submit-presentation/ - Sign in with your Profile Account - Select the type of talk you propose to present, and complete the form Timeline for submission and proposal review: NANOG 98 Calendar of Events Date Event/Deadline June 16, 2026 CFP Reminder Announcement July 13, 2026 Call for Content Reminder #2 August 24, 2026 Call for Content Reminder #3 September 21, 2026 Submission Deadline and DRAFT Presentation Slides Due. No new submissions for NANOG98 after this date September 28, 2026 Meeting Agenda Published October 12, 2026 FINAL Slides Due - PC Tool closes to new uploads after this date October 18, 2026 On-Site Lightning Talk Submissions Open If you have any questions, please email the PC (nanogpc(a)nanog.org) and a representative will respond to you in a timely manner. Otherwise, submit your talk, tutorial, track, or panel proposal to the Program Committee Tool at your earliest convenience. We look forward to reviewing your submission! Did you hear about the IPv6 clothing store? All they sell is SLAACs. Sincerely, Adair Thaxton Program Committee Chair Sent on behalf of the NANOG PC

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