October 2011 - NANOG-announce

NANOG54 (San Diego, Feb 5-8 2012): Call for Presentations and Registration Now Open!
by Dave Temkin 26 Oct '11

26 Oct '11

All, After a fantastic meeting in Philadelphia we're getting ready to provide you with another content rich meeting at the Westin Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego. Registration is now open for the meeting, and you can take advantage of the Early Bird Registration Discount and save $75 by registering before December 5th, 2011. Please see http://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog54/nanog54_registration.html for more details. --- The NANOG54 CFP is available at: http://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog54/callforpresentations.html Please keep these key dates in mind: Presentation Abstracts and Draft Slides Due: December 5th, 2011 Final Slides Due: December 19th, 2011 The NANOG Program Committee intends on having a draft program published by December 20th, 2011 and the final agenda published by January 16, 2012. --- Thanks, -Dave Temkin (for the NANOG Program Committee)

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Program Committee Appointments Announcement
by Sylvie LaPerriere 17 Oct '11

17 Oct '11

The Board has completed the Program Committee selection process. This year, eighteen members submitted their candidacies for eight available positions. We want to thank each and every one of them for considering this important service to our community and encourage them to try for the next selection cycle. We are pleased to announce the two-year term appointment of Jim Cowie, Igor Gashinsky, Greg Hankins, Manish Karir, Mohit Lad, Dani Roisman, Michael Sinatra and Tony Tauber to the Program Committee. We also want to thank and recognize the contribution of Cathy Aronson, Barry Greene, Chris Morrow and Sonia Sakovich for their service on the 2009-2011 Program Committtees. In the coming weeks, the new Program Committee will hold its first meeting and select a Chair and a Vice-Chair. On behalf of the Board, Sylvie LaPerriere NANOG Chair -- Sylvie LaPerriere NANOG Chair - www.nanog.org

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NANOG 53 Survey
by Betty Burke 10 Oct '11

10 Oct '11

Hi Everyone: Again, for those who are viewing or attending, welcome to NANOG 53. The in person attendance and the NANOG Program continue to be simply outstanding! I encourage everyone to take note of the new NANOG Survey tool. You will find a Survey links on the agenda page for many of the presentations and breaks. Your feed-back in important to the NANOG Program Committee, as well as the operational staff of NANOG. Also, please visit http://www.nanog.org/ibin/c5i?mid=8&rid=49&gid=0&k1=459, also noted on the NANOG 53 meeting page, the General Meeting Survey with an additional NOGLab Survey. We have Sponsors who have once again provided an incentive gift. Please visit the General Meeting and NOGLab surveys, share your opinions, and as a reward are eligible for the survey drawing. Gifts will be awarded on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings! If you have any questions or concerns with the process, please send them to nanog-support(a)nanog.org. All very best! Betty -- Betty Burke NewNOG/NANOG Executive Director Office (810) 214-1218 Direct (510) 492-4030

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NANOG 53 Last Agenda and Registration Reminder
by Betty Burke 04 Oct '11

04 Oct '11

Everyone, The last update regarding NANOG 53 Registration and Agenda ! Do not miss out. - Late Registration starting October 4, 2011 (non-member $600, member $575, student $100) - On-Site Registration starting October 9, 2011 (non-member $675, member $650, student $100) - Submit your lightning talk proposal at http://pc.nanog.org starting October 3, 2011. Lightning Talks: A lightning talk is a very short presentation or speech by any attendee on any topic relevant to the NANOG audience. These are limited to ten minutes; this will be strictly enforced. - topic that are timely, interesting, or even a crackpot idea you want to share, we encourage you to consider presenting it. The Program Committee will vote on all Lightning Talk submissions onsite at the meeting, and a submitter will be notified about his or her submission one day prior to the scheduled talk time. See you in Philly! All best. Betty -- Betty Burke NewNOG/NANOG Executive Director Office (810) 214-1218 NANOG Direct (510) 492-4030

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