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 98, taking place in Miami, FL on 19-21 October 2026.
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 98 focusing on
Global Connectivity. Potential global connectivity topics may include
emerging technologies, infrastructure, challenges, case-studies, and best
practices.
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:
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Global Connectivity - Global Networks (IP WANs, Global WANs,
Public/Private Hybrid WANs); Submarine Cables & International connectivity.
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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
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Network Automation - designing networks for AI traffic, recruiting in an
AI world, troubleshooting
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Hyperscaling - architecture, migration, power concerns, supply chain
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Future of Networking - quantum computing, forecast for changes in
technology, design, applications, protocols
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Research & Education - what research is happening now in network
operations
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Security - various protocols and developments, AI implications, RPKI and
validators, ASPA
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Optical Networking - technology, practices, deployment options,
troubleshooting
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Tutorials - from beginner to expert, IPv6, BGP, Segment Routing, DNS,
MPLS, VxLAN
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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 98, and have confirmed 150 minutes to
date - so don’t wait! Presentation abstracts are welcomed now and draft
slides should be submitted no later than Monday, 21 September 2026 to be
considered for NANOG 98.
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/
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Sign in with your Profile Account
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Select the type of talk you propose to present, and complete the form
Timeline for submission and proposal review:
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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 98 after this deadline.
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The Program Committee (PC) will perform an initial review and will
assign a “shepherd” to help develop the submission, typically within 2
weeks.
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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.)
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Panel submissions should provide a document listing bios for the
moderator, panelists, and an intended topic list.
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The PC will review the slides and will continue to work with the
Submitter as needed to develop the topic and content.
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DRAFT SLIDE DEADLINE Draft presentation slides should be submitted prior
to the published deadline for slides (21 September 2026).
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The PC will evaluate submissions to determine presentations for the
agenda (to be posted on 28 September 2026).
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Submitters will be notified whether their talks have been accepted.
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The Agenda will be assembled and posted.
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FINAL PRESENTATION SLIDES must be submitted prior to the published
deadline for slides (12 October 2026 for in person + live remote
presentations) - submissions will NOT be accepted through the PC Tool after
this date.
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Lightning talk submissions open for in-person attendees on 18 October
2026.
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 97 Calendar of Events
Date
Event/Deadline
TODAY!
CFP Reminder Announcement
July 13, 2026
Call for Content Reminder #2
September 14, 2026
Topics List Published
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
Final slides for accepted presentations must be submitted by Monday, 12
October 2026. Materials received after that date but prior to 16 October
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. No materials will be accepted after 12
October.
We look forward to seeing you in October!
Sincerely,
Adair Thaxton
Program Committee Chair
Sent on behalf of the NANOG PC
