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N90 Agenda + Room Block Closing Tomorrow
by Nanog News 24 Jan '24

24 Jan '24

Good afternoon, The NANOG 90 agenda is now posted and can be found on the NANOG website, here <https://nanog.org/events/nanog-90/agenda/>! Please “heart” + download saved talks to your local calendar. Do not miss your favorite talks as they happen live; register <https://nanog.org/events/nanog-90/register/> today! Also, please note that the NANOG 90 room block at Le Méridien / Sheraton Charlotte will close tomorrow, Thursday, January 25. Links to online reservations can be found here <https://nanog.org/events/nanog-90/hotel-venue/>. Sincerely, NANOG Staff

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“Exploring the Internet History of North Carolina,” Hackathon, Sneak Preview of N90 + More
by Nanog News 18 Jan '24

18 Jan '24

*“Exploring the Internet History of North Carolina”* *Keynote Investigates Tech Legacy of N90 Meeting Location* One of the two NANOG 90 Keynote speakers, Mark Johnson, will present Exploring the Internet History of North Carolina at NANOG's 90th community-wide meeting in Charlotte, NC, 12 – 14 Feb. "It's always good to have a strong sense of where you came from to move forward," Johnson said about his talk. "This is a unique community I probably can't over-geek out on. You must often dumb things down for more general audiences, but this is a technologically knowledgeable crowd, so that'll add some fun to it," he continued. *READ MORE * <https://nanog.org/stories/articles/exploring-the-internet-history-of-north-…> *Register Now for N90 Hackathon!* *Network, Learn Hands-On, + Have Fun!* *Theme: *New Year - New Hack Format! The NANOG 90 Hackathon will focus on "Problem Solving/Troubleshooting" competitions. During this Hackathon, teams will collaborate to solve the posed problems. Scoring will be based on network reachability and how fast participants solve the problems. Prizes will be provided to the top finishers! *REGISTER NOW* <https://nanog.org/events/nanog-90-hackathon/> *Sneak Preview of NANOG 90!* ****Please note - standard registration rates will end on 21, January.* + Automating Internet2's Nationwide Network with Cisco NSO + Measuring RPKI ROV deployment and edge cases + BGP in 2023 + AI Data Center networks + Using NetFlow to fight DDoS at the source + Much, much more! *MORE INFO * <https://nanog.org/events/nanog-90/> *Sponsorships Still Available for N90!* *Invest in the Community We Have Built!* Building the Internet of Tomorrow takes a village. Our sponsors make these meetings possible, and we appreciate their support. Get your company logo in front of your target audience and become a difference-maker today! Email swinstead(a)nanog.org for more information. *Deadline Approaching for Peering Forum* *90-Minute Session, to be Held on 12-Feb During NANOG 90 Conference* Meet and network with others in the peering community! Applications will remain open until 15 applications are received or 2-Feb-2024, whichever is first. *MORE INFO * <https://nanog.org/events/nanog-90/peering/>

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N90 Keynotes, Important Update on Hotel, Committee Nominations + More!
by Nanog News 11 Jan '24

11 Jan '24

*NANOG 90 Keynotes * *Rob Shakir + Mark Johnson Take the N90 Stage* Did you know North Carolina boasts a rich computer science and communications legacy? Or do you want a more candid look at the evolution of the next generation of Google's management (and control) planes? Whether you want to delve deep into the OpenConfig journey or learn the legendary Internet history of our meeting location's state, check out our incredible Keynote Speakers for NANOG 90 lineup! *LEARN MORE <https://nanog.org/events/nanog-90/keynotes/>* *NANOG 90 Room Block Open* ****Important Update * *NANOG 90 will occur at the Le Méridien / Sheraton Charlotte.* *Le Méridien Room Block Dates: *10-16 February 2024 - Monday SOLD OUT *Sheraton Room Block Dates:* 11-14 February 2024 *Room Block Dates:* Extended to 25 January 2024 (or sold out) *BOOK NOW <https://nanog.org/events/nanog-90/hotel-venue/>* *Nominations Are Open For Seven Different NANOG Committees!* We are looking for volunteers to serve on the Program Committee, Audit Committee, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee, Education Committee, Elections Committee, Hackathon Committee, and Mentorship Committee. *MORE INFO * <https://www.nanog.org/members/elections/committee-nomination-process/> *Guest Blog: The Orange España Hack w/ Kentik's Doug Madory * *Exploring the Recent Hack on Spain's Second-Biggest Mobile Operator* This month, Spain’s second-largest mobile operator, Orange España, experienced a national outage, spanning multiple hours. The cause? A compromised password and an increasingly robust routing system. The network operator’s favorite defense tool (RPKI) can be a double-edged sword. *READ MORE * <https://nanog.org/stories/industry-news/digging-into-the-orange-espana-hack/> *N90 Peering Forum Applications Are Open!**90-Minute Session, to be Held on 12-Feb During NANOG 90 Conference* The forum allows attendees to meet and network with others in the peering community present at NANOG. Applications will remain open until 15 applications are received or 2-Feb-2024, whichever is first. *MORE INFO* <https://nanog.org/events/nanog-90/peering/> *N90 Sponsorships Are Still Available!* Contact Shawn Winstead swinstead(a)nanog.org for more information.

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New Year, New Sponsorship Opportunities + More
by Nanog News 04 Jan '24

04 Jan '24

*Happy New Year!* *The Best is Yet to Come...* Thank you for joining us for another exciting year at NANOG! Our first meeting of the New Year will kick off Feb. 12 - 14 in Charlotte, NC. Find out more details and register now. *REGISTER NOW * <https://nanog.org/events/nanog-90/register/> *N90 Hotel Venue Confirmed!* *NANOG 90 will Occur at the Le Méridien Charlotte* Registered NANOG attendees, *when logged in with their NANOG profile, *can begin booking now. The room block will be available to all attendees starting Tuesday, 09-January-2024. *BOOK NOW * <https://nanog.org/login/?next=/events/nanog-90/hotel/> *New NANOG 90 Sponsorships Available* *Don't Miss Exciting New Sponsorship Opportunities!* *+ Hotel Keycard Sponsor* *Co-branded hotel key card, available to all NANOG guests registered under the NANOG hotel room block, designed & produced by NANOG.Sign-on deadline Friday Jan 5* *+ Meeting Lanyard Sponsor* *Co-branded meeting badge and lanyard for attendees, designed & produced by NANOG.Sign-on deadline Thursday Jan 11* *+ Meeting T-Shirt Sponsor* *Co-branded meeting t-shirt for attendees, designed & produced by NANOG.Sign-on deadline Friday Jan 19* *Please reach out to Shawn Winstead at swinstead(a)nanog.org <swinstead(a)nanog.org> for more details.* *Video of the Week* *Streaming with Open Caching on the ISP Edge w/ Jeff Budney* Learn about how Verizon has traditionally received streaming traffic, the efforts within industry organizations to improve the streaming video experience through Open Caching and the results seen at Verizon nationwide. *WATCH NOW * <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OAa0s-FDeY>

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Happy Holidays from NANOG! Have you Registered for NANOG 90?
by Nanog News 14 Dec '23

14 Dec '23

*Happy Holidays from NANOG * *We Hope Your Holiday Season is Merry + Bright* *Thank you for your support in 2023!* Our community is what makes NANOG special and we have appreciated your help this year in building the Internet of tomorrow. *Countdown Begins to NANOG 90!* *Our Next Meeting Will Occur 12 - 14 Feb. 2024 in Charlotte, NC* *NANOG 90 is less than two months away. * Don't get left in the dust while other savvy technologists expand their network and learn the latest tech! *REGISTER NOW * <https://nanog.org/events/nanog-90/register/> *Become a NANOG Sponsor! * *NANOG is offering two new sponsorships:* + Women in Tech Mixer & Diversity + Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Lunch Sponsorships start at $5k & $6k. Please reach out to Shawn Winstead at swinstead(a)nanog.org for more details. *Video of the Week* *Building + Expanding BGP.Tools Realtime BGP Collector With Ben Cartwright-Cox* There are two major well known BGP collection projects, RIPE RIS and the University of Oregon Route Views. Did you know there is a 3rd party that bgp.tools operates? *WATCH NOW * <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83NJllv0q9U>

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Fun Facts About Our Next Meeting Location: Charlotte, NC + More
by Nanog News 12 Dec '23

12 Dec '23

*Fun Facts About Our Next Meeting Location: Charlotte, NC* *NANOG 90 Will Occur 12 - 14 Feb. 2024* *Why it's Worth Your Time: *This Carolina city has been called a "crown jewel of the South." Known as the Queen City, it was named one of the "Best Places to Live" by the U.S. News & World Report and is ranked as one of the cleanest cities in America. Charlotte is a mecca for the U.S.'s financial industry, pro sports teams, and stadiums. Visitors additionally enjoy the mild winters and numerous beautifully landscaped parks and neighborhoods. <https://nanog.org/stories/articles/fun-facts-about-our-next-meeting-locatio…> *READ MORE * <https://nanog.org/stories/articles/fun-facts-about-our-next-meeting-locatio…> *Become a NANOG Sponsor! * We are still looking for a meeting host for NANOG 90! Invest in the strength of the community we have built. Contact Shawn Winstead for more info at swinstead(a)nanog.org *Video of the Week * *ChatGPT + Networking Engineering With Mike Starr* *Why it's Worth Your Time: *At more than 4k views on our NANOG YouTube Channel, check out our video of the week — ChatGPT and Networking Engineering with CEO of Trackd, Mike Starr. This talk explores the potential use cases for ChatGPT in network engineering, including automating configuration management, troubleshooting, and documentation. *WATCH NOW * <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stzPJspkUUs> *Reminder: Call for Presentations for NANOG 90* ****Please Note - Deadline Has Been Changed to 28 December* *Specific talk topics include:* + Network Automation - practical uses, how to get started + Network Future - forecast for changes in technology, design, applications + More *LEARN MORE * <https://nanog.org/program/call-presentations/>

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A "Road Less Traveled" with AWS's Les Williams + More
by Nanog News 01 Dec '23

01 Dec '23

*From an African Refugee to an American Techie* *A "Road Less Traveled" with AWS's Les Williams * Maya Angelou once said, "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Les Williams, technical business development manager for Amazon Web Services (AWS), is an unforgettable man. <https://nanog.org/stories/articles/from-an-african-refugee-to-an-american-t…> *READ MORE * <https://nanog.org/stories/articles/from-an-african-refugee-to-an-american-t…> * <https://nanog.org/stories/articles/from-an-african-refugee-to-an-american-t…>* *VIDEO | Highlight Reel of NANOG 89* Watch the recap video of NANOG 89 San Diego. Experience what makes our community special + what it is like to attend a conference. *WATCH NOW* <https://nanog.org/stories/nanog-tv/nanog-89-recap/> Reminder: Call for Presentations for NANOG 90 ****Please Note - Deadline Has Been Changed to 28 Dec* *Specific talk topics include:* + Network Automation - practical uses, how to get started + Network Future - forecast for changes in technology, design, applications + More *LEARN MORE * <https://nanog.org/program/call-presentations/> *OARC 42 Workshop will Take Place in Charlotte Before NANOG 90* DNS-OARC is a non-profit, membership organization that seeks to improve the security, stability, and understanding of the Internet's DNS infrastructure. Part of these aims are achieved through workshops. *LEARN MORE * <https://nanog.org/events/oarc-42/>

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Happy Thanksgiving! VIDEO | Highlight Reel of NANOG 89 + More!
by Nanog News 23 Nov '23

23 Nov '23

*Happy Thanksgiving! * *We Are So Grateful for YOU! * Our community is what makes NANOG special. Thank you for being a valued part of our community. *Happy Thanksgiving from NANOG. * *NANOG 90 Registration is OPEN!* *Don't Miss Out on Discounted Early Registration* *REGISTER NOW * <https://nanog.org/events/nanog-90/register/> *VIDEO | Highlight Reel of NANOG 89* Watch the recap video of NANOG 89 San Diego. Experience what makes our community special + what it is like to attend a conference. *WATCH NOW * <https://nanog.org/stories/nanog-tv/nanog-89-recap/> *NANOG 90: Sponsorships Available!* *Invest in the Strength of the Community We Have Built* NANOG is, and always has been, dedicated to the people who make up our community. Our in-person conferences draw up to 1,500 individuals in multiple facets of network engineering, operations, and architecture, who gather with us in major cities across North America. * Contact Shawn Winstead swinstead(a)nanog.org <swinstead(a)nanog.org> for more details.*

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NANOG 90 Registration is OPEN! + Call for Presentations + More
by Nanog News 16 Nov '23

16 Nov '23

*NANOG 90 Registration is OPEN!* *Don't Miss Out on Discounted Early Registration* NANOG 90 will take place 12-14 Feb 2024, in Charlotte, NC. Register to attend in-person or virtually now! *REGISTER NOW * <https://nanog.org/events/nanog-90/registration/registrant> *Call for Presentations: NANOG 90 * *Don't Wait - Submit Your Presentation Now * *The NANOG Program Committee (PC) is accepting proposals for in-person or live remote presentations at all sessions of NANOG 90! Requested Topics: * • Network Automation - practical uses, how to get started • Future of Networking - forecast for changes in technology, design, applications • Research & Education - what research is happening now in network operations • + More *MORE INFO * <https://www.nanog.org/program/call-presentations/> *Annual ACM/IRTF Event Connects Importance of Network Research to Network Operations* ANRW Discusses Emerging Results in Applied Networking Research *Why it's worth your time:* The recent Applied Networking Research Workshop (ANRW) organized by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) + Internet Research Task Force (IRTF) showed that measurements can inform how Internet protocols are being used and more. Internet Research Task Force Chair + Associate Professor in the School of Computing Science at the University of Glasgow, Colin Perkins, writes about an upcoming annual event our community should attend. *READ MORE <https://nanog.org/stories/articles/acmirtf-event-connects-importance-of-net…>* *Sponsorships Available! Hackathon, Peering Forum + More * *Invest in the Strength of the Community We Have Built* NANOG is, and always has been, dedicated to the people who make up our community. Our in-person conferences draw up to 1,500 individuals in multiple facets of network engineering, operations, and architecture, who gather with us in major cities across North America. We are still in need of a sponsor for Hackathon and the Peering Forum. *Contact Shawn Winstead swinstead(a)nanog.org <swinstead(a)nanog.org> for more details.*

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NANOG 90 Meeting Registration Open
by NANOG Support 16 Nov '23

16 Nov '23

Dear NANOG Community, NANOG 90 hybrid meeting will take place February 12-14 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Please note the change in date. 1. Registration Fees + Deadlines 2. Hotel Guest Room Block 3. VISA Requests 1. Registration Fees + Deadlines NANOG Registration Fees: NANOG registration fees are in USD and include the following: access to general and breakout sessions, breakfast daily, lunch on the first two days of the event, entry to all social/networking events. Guest Passes: NANOG attendees are permitted to bring a guest to our social events for an additional fee. Purchase is required with your registration. Meeting Registration: https://www.nanog.org/events/nanog-90/registration/ In person Registration Start Date End Date Member NonMember Student Early November 16, 2023 December 03, 2023 $675 $700 $100 Standard December 04, 2023 January 21, 2024 $775 $800 $100 Late January 22, 2024 February 10, 2024 $875 $900 $100 Onsite February 11, 2024 February 14, 2024 $1,075 $1,100 $100 If you are not able to join us in person, Virtual Registration is available for $100. Social Event Guest Registration Pass: Monday Social Event Guest Pass: $50 per guest (purchase separately when you register, limit 2) Tuesday Night Beer N Gear Pass: $50 per guest (purchase separately when you register, limit 1) Registration Cancellation Fees: NANOG hopes everyone who registers for the meeting will be able to attend; however, we know extenuating circumstances do occur, therefore the NANOG cancellation and refund policies are as follows: - Registrations canceled on 14 November, 2023 to 21 January, 2024 is refundable but will incur a $50.00 fee - Registrations canceled on 22 January - 10 February , 2024 is refundable but will incur a $100.00 fee - Registrations canceled on or after 11 February, 2024 will not receive a refund Substitutions are honored at any time. No-shows are not eligible for refunds. 1. Hotel Guest Room Block The NANOG 90 Conference hotel guest room block will be posted and made available to only registered attendees the week of November 27, 2023. 1. VISA Requests A letter of invitation is issued solely for the purpose of assisting participants with visa applications for their attendance at the conference. If you require a letter of invitation, please register and pay for the NANOG meeting. Once the payment has been received, all requests for Letters of Invitation should be addressed by email directly to NANOG-Support(a)nanog.org The following information is required before a letter of invitation will be issued: 1. Name as it appears on your passport 2. Passport Number 3. Email Address 4. Hotel name and reservation number 5. Company name and address If you have any questions about the meeting, please contact us directly at: nanog-support(a)nanog.org. We look forward to seeing you in Charlotte! Sincerely, the NANOG Staff nanog-support(a)nanog.org

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