October 2024 - NANOG-announce

N93 Registration is OPEN! Election Results Are In...+ More!
by Nanog News 31 Oct '24

31 Oct '24

*** 🎃👻 Happy Halloween from NANOG!* ------------------------------------------------------------ Stay safe, secure your network, and enjoy the treats (online and off)! 🦇💻 *** NANOG Election Results are In* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Congratulations Board Members!* Steve Feldman and Elizabeth Culley were elected to the board. Their terms will run from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2027. We would like to thank all six candidates. *** My Favorite NANOG 92 Moment* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Community Shares the Moments that Made Our Last Meeting* *NANOG 92 (21-23, Oct.) has come and gone, but the memories will last forever.* Whether it was a conversation that shifted perspective, a Social that deepened connections, or a talk that inspired future growth, it’s clear that N92 sparked unforgettable moments for attendees. *READ MORE (https://nanog.org/stories/articles/my-favorite-nanog-92-moment/ <https://nanog.org/stories/articles/my-favorite-nanog-92-moment/>)* *** N93 Registration is OPEN!* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Join Us in Atlanta 3 - 5, Feb. 2025!* Early birds get the worm. *Don't miss out on discounted early bird pricing until 10 November!* *REGISTER NOW (https://nanog.org/events/nanog-93/ <https://nanog.org/events/nanog-93/>)* *** N93 Call For Presentations!* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Program Committee is Seeking Talk Proposals for our Next Meeting* We welcome all talk topics but are aiming to highlight presentations throughout NANOG 93 focusing on Automation. *MORE INFO (https://nanog.org/program/call-presentations/ <https://nanog.org/program/call-presentations/>)*

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Reminder to Submit Presentations for NANOG 93
by Stevan Plote 31 Oct '24

31 Oct '24

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 93, taking place in Atlanta, GA on February 3-5, 2025. Below is a summary of key details and dates from the Call For Presentations on the NANOG website, which can be found at https://www.nanog.org/program/call-presentations/. *Requested Topics: * We are aiming to spotlight presentations throughout NANOG 93 focusing on Automation. Topics can range from best practices, to “what I learned setting up my first automated network”, and/or a panel discussion on how ISPs, Research + Education, Enterprise and other industry sectors have implemented automation. Based on feedback from our recent surveys, we have seen numerous requests for the following topics: ● Network Automation - practical implementations, how to get started ● Kubernetes - implementation and best practices ● Future of Networking - forecast for changes in technology, design, applications ● Research & Education - what research is happening now in network operations ● Security - various protocols of, developments in, problems/solutions ● Optical Networking - technology, practices, deployment options ● Tutorials - at all skill levels, IPv6, BGP, Segment Routing, DNS, MPLS, VxLAN We are looking to schedule* 1,600 minutes of content *between General Session and Breakout Rooms for NANOG 93, and have confirmed 255 minutes to date - so don’t wait! *Presentation abstracts are welcomed now and draft slides should be submitted no later than Monday, 06 January 2025 to be considered for NANOG 93.* 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 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: ● Submitter enters abstract (and draft slides if possible) in the Program Committee Tool prior to the deadline for slide submission. ● PC performs initial review and assigns a “shepherd” to help develop the submission — typically within 2 weeks. ● Submitter develops draft slides of talk, if not already submitted with the initial proposal. Please submit initial draft slides early — the PC does not evaluate submissions until draft slides are available for review. NANOG Staff is available to assist with slide templates upon request from the submitter. ● Panel and Track submissions should provide a topic list and intended/confirmed participants in the abstract. ● PC reviews the slides and continues to work with Submitter as needed to develop the topic and content. ● *FINAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE *Draft presentation slides should be submitted prior to the published deadline for slides (06 January 2025). ● PC evaluates submissions to determine presentations for the agenda (posted on 13 January 2025). ● Submitters notified. ● Agenda assembled and posted. ● *Final presentation slides* must be submitted prior to the published deadline for slides (27 January 2025 for in person + live remote presentations). 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 Program Committee Tool at your earliest convenience. We look forward to reviewing your submission! *NANOG 93 Calendar of Events* *Date* *Event/Deadline* Nov. 4, 2024 CFP Reminder Announcement Dec. 2, 2024 Call for Proposals Reminder #2 Jan. 6, 2025 DRAFT Presentation Slides Due Jan. 6, 2025 Topics List Published Jan. 13, 2025 Meeting Agenda Published Jan. 27, 2025 FINAL Slides Due Feb. 2, 2025 On-Site Lightning Talk Submissions Open *Final slides for accepted presentations must be submitted by Monday, January 27, 2025.* Materials received after that date, and prior to January 31 may be accepted based on Shepherd availability, but is not guaranteed. Materials received after January 31 will not be accepted. We look forward to seeing you in February! Sincerely, Stevan Plote Program Committee Chair Sent on behalf of the NANOG Program Committee

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3 Days Until N92! Important Safety Alert: Busy Bike Lane at Venue
by Nanog News 17 Oct '24

17 Oct '24

*** NANOG 92 Attendees: Stay Safe Navigating Bicycle Lanes* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Look Both Ways for Bikes and Cars When Crossing Outside our Toronto Venue* In front of our N92 Venue —The Westin Harbour Castle Hotel, there is a well-trafficked bicycle 'highway' consisting of two lanes with fast-moving cyclists who have the right of way. For your safety, please ensure that you look in both directions for bicycles and then check for cars before crossing. *** A (Tech) Road Less Traveled* ------------------------------------------------------------ *How a Passion for People Turned into a Career in Tech* "I can talk to anyone," she said. "I love to talk to people. I'm that person at the grocery store who asks, 'How was your day?' and actually cares." Samantha is one of the many vibrant members of our community who will be joining us at the upcoming Women in Tech Mixer; read more about her career story. *READ MORE * https://nanog.org/stories/a-tech-road-less-traveled/ *** POWER UP for NANOG 92 at the WIT Mixer* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Join Us Before NANOG 92 Begins* Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this is your chance to connect, learn, and be inspired by leading women in tech. The Women In Tech Mixer welcomes all attendees that identify as female and/or with she/her pronouns. *NANOG SOCIALS * https://nanog.org/events/nanog-92/socials/ *** And the Countdown Begins...* ------------------------------------------------------------ *NANOG 92 will Blast off in Four Days!* Can't attend NANOG 92 in person? No worries! Join us virtually for just $100! Get full access to live streaming and engage in real-time Q&A sessions with industry experts. Don’t miss out—register now! *MORE INFO * https://nanog.org/events/nanog-92/ ** Stay Connected ------------------------------------------------------------ http://www.facebook.com http://www.instagram.com/nanog_org/ http://www.linkedin.com/company/nanog/ https://www.twitter.com/nanog/ http://nanog.org

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Secure Your Spot in the Upcoming Workshops at N92 + More
by Nanog News 10 Oct '24

10 Oct '24

*** NANOG 92 Programming Spotlight* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Secure Your Spot in the Upcoming Workshops at N92* *EVPN Workshop *- Tues., Oct. 22 at 2:30 pm - EVPN Layer 2 & Layer 3 Data Center—Overview, Configure and Validate EVPN using Container Lab. Two experts from Nokia will lead participants through the learning experience. Limited to onsite attendees; sign up here. ( https://nanog.org/events/nanog-92/workshop-evpn/) *ROA Workshop* - Tues., Oct. 22 at 11 am - Create ROAs Today and Secure your Resources with ARIN’s RPKI Services. This workshop is an opportunity to start working on building ROAs for your businesses with the trusted help of ARIN experts. *VIEW AGENDA *- https://nanog.org/events/nanog-92/agenda/ *** Can't Make it to N92? Virtual Registration is Open!* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Stay Updated on the Latest in Internet Infrastructure from Your Laptop* Virtual Registration Rate: $100. *MORE INFO* - https://nanog.org/events/nanog-92/register/ *** NANOG Hackathon 92 Will Kick Off Friday!* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Still Time to Register - Don't Miss Out!* *Important Dates:* 11, Oct. - Intro/Infrastructure Tutorial/Team Formation 21 - 22, Oct. - Competition *Theme:* Put your sleuthing skills to the test! The Hackathon will focus on Problem-Solving/Troubleshooting competitions. *LEARN MORE *- https://nanog.org/events/nanog-92-hackathon/ *** Stay Connected* ------------------------------------------------------------ http://www.facebook.com http://www.instagram.com/nanog_org/ http://www.linkedin.com/company/nanog/ https://www.twitter.com/nanog/ http://nanog.org

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Women In Tech - Join Us Before N92 + "Why NANOG?" Hear from a Regular
by Nanog News 04 Oct '24

04 Oct '24

*Video—Why NANOG? We Asked a NANOG Regular* *New Series Asks Community, "Why NANOG?"* Mauro Magrassi, Chief Technology Officer at MIX S.r.l., has traveled from Italy to North America for 15 years to attend NANOG meetings. *WATCH NOW * <https://nanog.org/stories/nanog-tv/why-nanog-regular/> *Women In Tech—Don't Miss Out! Join Us Before NANOG 92* *WIT Mixer will take Place the Sunday Before N92!* Join us the day before our next meeting for the Women In Tech Mixer in Toronto on Sun., Oct. 20! Get a head start on networking and set the tone for an incredible week. *VIEW NOW * <https://nanog.org/events/nanog-92/socials/> *Need a N92 Branded Image for Social Media?* *Make Sure Your Community Meets You in Toronto! * Check out our N92 Conference Kit and share the excitement! Download one of our logos and add it to your email signature line, post it on your socials, or add a banner to your website. *VIEW NOW * <https://nanog.org/events/nanog-92/conference-kit/>

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