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N87: Call for Presentations, Hackathon, Road Less Traveled, Scholarships + More
by Nanog News 15 Dec '22

15 Dec '22

*Call for Presentations for NANOG 87! * *Deadline for Presentation Submissions is 9, Jan. 2023* We are looking to schedule over 1,800 minutes of content for NANOG 87, and have confirmed 165 minutes already - so don’t wait! *Specific talk topics include:* • Network Automation - practical uses, how to get started • Network Future - forecast for changes in technology, design, applications • Research & Education - what research is happening now in network operations • Security - developments in problems/solutions, various protocols of • Tutorials - all levels, IPv6, BGP, Segment Routing, DNS *MORE INFO <https://www.nanog.org/program/call-presentations/>* *The Road Less Traveled * *Unusual Career Paths from the NANOG Community* Did you ever take the road less traveled? Community member + Network Architect Ron Grant understands a curvy path. He is an early adopter of the tech industry. His interest began in the early 70s while attending the University of British Columbia (UBC) in pursuit of a computer science and mathematics degree; around the same time, the first message was sent over the ARPANET. The Canadian native may have started on the road to technology but would take a significant detour. *READ MORE <https://www.nanog.org/stories/road-less-traveled-unusual-career-paths-from-…>* *NANOG 87 Hackathon Registration is Open!* *Hackathon Kicks-Off Friday, 3 Feb 2023* *Theme: *Interacting With Sources of Truth Whether a single database or a collection of correlated data from multiple sources. Register today! *MORE INFO * <https://nanog.org/events/nanog-87-hackathon/> *2023 Scholarship Applications Available!* *$10,000 Scholarships will be Awarded to Eligible Students * NANOG will award $10,000 scholarships this year to eligible undergrad and graduate students in network, electrical, or computer engineering; computer science; and telecommunications. *APPLY TODAY <https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/nanog/>* *FEATURED On NANOG TV!* *Hours of Curated Talks + Original Programming* 🎥 This week's featured NANOG TV video is our most recent episode of "Internet Innovators." 👉 ▶️ Internet Innovators: African "Father of the Internet" Nii Quaynor. *About the Innovator:* If you watch "Internet Innovators" in Africa, you have Nii Quaynor to thank. As the "African Father of the Internet," Quaynor has pioneered internet development and expansion throughout Africa. He is responsible for the first Internet connectivity throughout the continent. *WATCH NOW <https://www.nanog.org/news-stories/nanog-tv/internet-innovators/internet-in…>*

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Early Bird Reg. Ends Monday! + Light Up Your Immune System + More
by Nanog News 08 Dec '22

08 Dec '22

*NANOG 87 Early Bird Registration Ends Monday* *Deadline for Discounted Pricing Ends 12, December* Join us for NANOG 87 in Atlanta, GA, 13 - 15, February! Early bird discounted rates will end Monday, 12, December. *REGISTER NOW! <https://www.nanog.org/events/nanog-87/>* *Light Up Your Immune System This Holiday Season* The jolliness of the season can bring abnormally high levels of sugar, alcohol, and stress to our daily routines, making us more susceptible to seasonal flu and cold bugs. *Stay Jolly This Season* Your best defense is a hearty offense. So, boost your immune system with these achievable tips. *READ MORE <https://www.nanog.org/stories/healthy-for-the-holidays/>* *Trending on NANOG TV!* *Have You Watched our Latest Content on NANOG TV?* Check out one of our most viewed videos of all time. *Tutorial: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Optical <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWqe8_5SUvk>* This popular tutorial is tailored for network engineers + has been updated to cover the latest technologies. Example topics include: - How fiber works (the basics, fiber types, limitations, etc.) - Working with optics (choosing the right type, designing optical networks, etc.) - Optical power (understanding dBm, loss, using light meters, etc.) - DWDM (how it works, muxes, oadms, amps, etc.) - Dispersion (what is it, why do we care, how do we fix it) - Optical Myths. I.e., can I hurt myself looking into the fiber? Can I overload my optic? *WATCH NOW <https://www.nanog.org/news-stories/nanog-tv/>*

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Register Now for NANOG 87! + Hired: A NANOG Success Story + More
by Nanog News 30 Nov '22

30 Nov '22

*Register Now for NANOG 87!* *Join Us 13 - 15 Feb. in Atlanta for our 87th Meeting* Don't miss hours of ground-breaking industry talks with tech icons and networking opportunities! Register now for NANOG 87. *REGISTER NOW <https://www.nanog.org/events/nanog-87/>* *Hired: A NANOG Success Story* *Pro Tips from a Newcomer who Struck NANOG Gold at a Meeting* It was almost a professional blind date. "I remember being at the airport and asking him, so what exactly will this be like? What are we doing? And he didn't want to tell us," Jacob Smith said. The 22-year-old was finishing a master's program at Ball State University called The Center for Information and Communication Sciences. Professor and Director of Training at Ball State, Ron Kovac, invited Smith to tag along to the NANOG 84 meeting in February of this year in Austin, Texas. Kovac was Smith's professor at the time. *READ MORE <https://www.nanog.org/stories/hired-a-nanog-success-story/>* *N87 Sponsorships are Still Available! * Sponsorships are an excellent way to show your dedication in building the Internet of Tomorrow. Please contact Shawn Winstead at swinstead(a)nanog.org for more information. *NANOG Community Event: Tomorrow! * *ICANN Grant Program Implementation Update Webinar * *Date: *1 December 2022 *Time: *15:00 UTC *More info: *The Grant Program is the culmination of years of work by the ICANN community. It is a testament to the multistakeholder model in action and the ICANN organization's ability to deliver on the community's recommendations. *REGISTER NOW <https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/register-for-the-icann-grant…>*

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Happy Thanksgiving! Betty Burke Tribute Video + OARC Event
by Nanog News 23 Nov '22

23 Nov '22

*Happy Thanksgiving * *We are Grateful for Community Members Like You! * *NANOG truly takes a village, and we wouldn't be here without members like you. * Thank you for your support in building the Internet of Tomorrow. We wish you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving. *VIDEO - In Memory of Betty Burke* *A Tribute to Former NANOG Executive Director* *NANOG would not be what it is today without the leadership of Betty Burke.* We have included a tribute video to honor her service and enormous contribution. Our Community Memorial <https://community.nanog.org/t/betty-burke-feb-6-1955-nov-7-2022/56596>can be accessed by anyone with a free account on NANOG's website. *WATCH NOW * <https://www.nanog.org/stories/in-memory-of-betty-burke/> *OARC 40 in Co-Location with NANOG 87 * *The Workshop Will be Held in Atlanta - 16, 17 Feb. 2023* DNS-OARC is a non-profit membership organization that seeks to improve the security, stability, and understanding of the Internet's DNS infrastructure. *OARC 40 will be held after the NANOG 87 conference. REGISTER NOW <https://indico.dns-oarc.net/event/46/>*

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NANOG 87: Registration is Now Open! + More
by Nanog News 16 Nov '22

16 Nov '22

*NANOG 87: Registration is Now Open! * *Join us in Atlanta, GA, 13 - 15, February 2023* Join us at our next community-wide meeting, NANOG 87! Treat your brain to tech talks featuring the latest trends from industry wizards, rub shoulders with true innovators, connect and grow at our fun + focused social events, + more. *REGISTER NOW <https://www.nanog.org/events/nanog-87/>* *Now Accepting Peering Forum Applications!* *Meet + Network with other Peers at NANOG 87* The Peering Coordination Forum is a 90-minute session that allows attendees to meet + network with others in the peering community present at NANOG. It will take place 13-Feb during the NANOG 87 conference. NANOG 87 Peering Coordination Forum applications will remain open until 20 applications have been accepted or the deadline date of 6-Feb. *SIGN UP <https://www.nanog.org/events/nanog-87/peering-forum/>* *NANOG U - Fall Tour 2022 * *Have you heard about our NANOG U program? * NANOG U is the ultimate foot in the door for anyone interested in pursuing the tech field! Watch our most recent 2-day tour in Montgomery + learn more. *WATCH NOW <https://www.nanog.org/news-stories/nanog-tv/nanog-u/nanog-u-fall-2022-tour-…>*

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NANOG 87 Registration Now Open
by NANOG Support 15 Nov '22

15 Nov '22

Dear NANOG Community, NANOG 87 hosted by Path Network <https://path.net/>, will be held virtually and in person, in Atlanta, Georgia, February 13-15, 2023. 1. Registration Fees + Deadlines 2. Guest Passes + Fees 3. Cancellation Fees 4. Hotel Guest Room Block 5. Safety + Travel 6. Appointment Tool Registration online here: https://www.nanog.org/events/nanog-87/registration/ <https://www.nanog.org/events/nanog-86/registration/> Fee Start Date Fee End Date In Person Member In Person Non Member In Person Student Virtual Early November 15, 2022 December 12, 2022 $675 $700 $100 $100 Standard December 13, 2022 January 23, 2023 $775 $800 $100 $100 Late January 24, 2023 February 11, 2023 $875 $900 $100 $100 Onsite February 12, 2023 February 15, 2023 $1,075 $1,100 $100 $100 1. 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 networking events 1. Guest Passes: NANOG attendees are permitted to bring a guest to our social events for an additional fee. Purchase is required during registration. - Guest Pass for Monday Night NANOG social event - $50 per guest (limit 2), Purchase separately. - Guest Pass for Tuesday Night Beer N Gear - $50 per guest (limit 1), Purchase separately. 1. Cancellation fees: NANOG hopes everyone who registers for the meeting will be able to attend; however, we know extenuating circumstances do occur. The NANOG cancellation and refund policies are as follows: - Registrations canceled on 15 November 2022 to 29 January 2023 is refundable but will incur a $50.00 fee - Registrations canceled on 30 January to 11 February, 2023 is refundable but will incur a $100.00 fee - Registrations canceled on or after 12 February, 2023 will not receive a refund 1. *Hotel Guest Room Block* Atlanta Marriott Marquis 265 Peachtree Center Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30303 Online Reservations: click here <https://book.passkey.com/go/2023NANOG> Group Name: NANOG 87 Room Rate: $229.00 USD Standard Room Occupancy* (up to 2 people) $249.00 USD Triple Occupancy* $269.00 USD Quadruple Occupancy* *PLUS 16.9% Local Occupancy Tax + $5.00 per room, per night Georgia Hotel Motel fee. Group Rate Expires: 26 Jan, 2023 OR once the NANOG block is filled Reservations: +1.404.521.0000 OR Toll Free 1.888.236.2427 Check In Time: 4:00PM Check Out Time: 11:00AM Cancellation Policy: Guests can cancel their reservations 72 hours prior to their arrival to receive a full refund of their deposit. Any reservation canceled after 72 priors to arrival will forfeit a fee of one night's room and tax. Be Aware: Anyone contacting individuals and representing itself as NANOG’s housing vendor or selling the meeting registration list is fraudulent. Parking Options: (prices subject to change.) - Valet hourly rates 0-1 $20, 1-2 $25, 3-5 $40, 5-7 $45, 7+ $55 / USD $60 per day oversized vehicles-no buses/RVs/duallies 1. Covid-19 Health + Safety To see our latest protocols please visit our website: https://www.nanog.org/events/nanog-87/safety-travel/ 1. *NANOG Appointment Tool* The new NANOG Appointment Tool is now available as a public beta. Opt-in via the registration process or on your NANOG profile. As this is a beta, we have a Public Beta forum <https://community.nanog.org/c/development/public-betas/54> where you can report any issues. We look forward to seeing you in Atlanta! Sincerely, the NANOG Staff nanog-support(a)nanog.org

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Reminder to Submit Presentations for NANOG 87
by Cat Gurinsky 11 Nov '22

11 Nov '22

NANOG Community, The NANOG Program Committee (PC) would like to remind you that we are accepting proposals for in-person or live remote presentations at all sessions of NANOG 87, a hybrid meeting, taking place in Atlanta, Georgia on 13-15 Feb 2023. 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: Based on feedback from our survey results, we have seen numerous requests for the following topics: - Network Automation - practical uses, how to get started - Network Future - forecast for changes in technology, design, applications - Research & Education - what research is happening now in network operations - Security - developments in, problems/solutions, various protocols of - Tutorials - all levels, IPv6, BGP, Segment Routing, DNS, MPLS, VXLAN We are looking to schedule over 1,800 minutes of content between General Session and Breakout Rooms for NANOG 87, and have confirmed 165 minutes already - so don’t wait! Presentation abstracts and draft slides should be submitted no later than Monday, 9 Jan 2023 to be considered for NANOG 87. 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. - FINAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE Draft presentation slides should be submitted prior to the published deadline for slides (9 Jan 2023). - PC evaluates submissions to determine presentations for the agenda (posted on 30 Jan 2023). - Submitters notified. - Agenda assembled and posted. - Final presentation slides must be submitted prior to the published deadline for slides (6 Feb 2023 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 87 Calendar of Events Date Event/Deadline Mon, 14 Nov 2022 CFP Reminder Announcement Mon, 12 Dec 2022 CFP Reminder 2 Announcement Mon, 9 Jan 2023 DRAFT Presentation Slides Due Mon, 16 Jan 2023 Topics List Published Mon, 30 Jan 2023 Meeting Agenda Published Mon, 6 Feb 2023 Final Slides DUE Sun, 12 Feb 2023 On-Site Lightning Talk Submissions Open Final slides for accepted presentations must be submitted by Monday, 6 Feb 2023. Materials received after that date may be updated on the website after the completion of the conference. We look forward to seeing you in February! Sincerely, Cat Gurinsky Program Committee Chair Sent on behalf of the NANOG PC

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NANOG 87: Call for Presentations | N86 PC Picks + More
by Nanog News 10 Nov '22

10 Nov '22

*NANOG 87: Call for Presentations * *NANOG PC is Now Accepting Proposals for NANOG 87* *NANOG 87 will take place in Atlanta, GA, on 13 -15 Feb 2023.* The PC is looking to schedule over 1,800 minutes of content for NANOG 87 and has confirmed 165 minutes already - so don't wait! *Requested Topics:* - Network Automation - practical uses, how to get started - Network Future - forecast for changes in technology, design, applications - Research & Education - what research is happening now in network operations - Security - developments in, problems/solutions, various protocols of - Tutorials - all levels, IPv6, BGP, Segment Routing, DNS *MORE INFO* <https://www.nanog.org/program/call-presentations/> *NANOG 86 "PC Picks"* *PC Member Cat Gurinsky Shares her Favorite Talks at our Most Recent Meeting* *Don't know where to start watching?* The NANOG Program Committee (PC) has you covered! Check out the top picks below from our featured PC member, Cat Gurinsky or curate a list of your own! We will publish your selections as a guest star of NANOG. Email your favorites at news(a)nanog.org. *READ MORE <https://www.nanog.org/stories/nanog-86-pc-picks/>* *NANOG 86 Photo Albums are Now Available * All NANOG 86 photos are now uploaded to Flickr. Relive all your favorite moments at our most recent meeting in Hollywood! * SAY CHEESE! <https://www.flickr.com/photos/nanog/>*

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WATCH NOW | NANOG 86 Talks, NANOG U + "Internet Innovators"
by Nanog News 03 Nov '22

03 Nov '22

*NANOG 86 Talks are LIVE! * Have you subscribed to our Youtube channel? Subscribe now <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIvcN8QNgRGNW9osYLGsjQQ> and be the first to know when new videos are uploaded. The full webcast is available in the "NANOG 86" playlist. *WATCH NOW * <https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO8DR5ZGla8jtquZaIDizi3q-GnoUgrQQ> *VIDEO: NANOG U Provides Incredible Opportunities for NexGen Tech* *City of Montgomery hosted the two-day event * >From networking opportunities with top-tier tech reps to educational info + career tips from industry leaders — NANOG U is the ultimate foot in the door for anyone interested in pursuing the technical field! Recently, the City of Montgomery hosted our two-day NANOG U Fall 2022 Tour. ARIN, ICANN, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, + more were in attendance. *WATCH NOW * <https://www.nanog.org/news-stories/nanog-tv/nanog-u/nanog-u-fall-2022-tour-…> *New Episode of "Internet Innovators"* *"Father of the African Internet" Nii Quaynor talks to NANOG* If you watch "Internet Innovators" in Africa, you have Nii Quaynor to thank. Quaynor has pioneered internet development and expansion throughout Africa and is responsible for the first Internet connectivity throughout the continent. *WATCH NOW to learn:* - His story - The current status of the Internet in Africa (post-pandemic) - "Building the Blockchain" + why he thinks Africa should be a cashless society - How to introduce innovation to a new culture - His next five years - + More *WATCH NOW * <https://www.nanog.org/news-stories/nanog-tv/internet-innovators/internet-in…> *2022 NANOG Elections Results* The 2022 NANOG election results are in! Board of Directors Candidates Proposed Bylaw Changes Key Dates Election Results For a full overview and final results click below. *VIEW NOW * <https://www.nanog.org/members/elections/past-elections/2022-nanog-elections…>

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"NTP Foundation" Harlan Stenn + Hackathon Begins Tomorrow!
by Nanog News 06 Oct '22

06 Oct '22

*Stenn Takes NANOG 86 Keynote Stage!* *Tech Pioneer to Talk about "NTP" + the Importance of Timekeeping in Tech. * *Join us* as we welcome Network Time Protocol (NTP) + Network Time Foundation, Harlan Stenn to the NANOG 86 Keynote stage! *Keynote: * Me, NTP, The NTP Project, and Network Time Foundation - How We Got Here: Welcome to my Hallucination. <https://www.nanog.org/events/nanog-86/agenda/#topic-5> *History of the Network Time Foundation: * *From the earliest days of human history, people have had a close relationship with time...* *Computers aren't intelligent; they keep poor time. So how do global networks track when a transaction happened and the nanoseconds that make up a timestamp count? Learn More <https://www.nwtime.org/about/preface/>. * *REGISTER NOW* <https://www.nanog.org/events/nanog-86/> *The Engineer Approved List for Sightseeing in Hollywood* *A Technologist's Fool-Proof Guide to Having a Good Time* *When not watching groundbreaking talks* or connecting with industry heroes at NANOG 86, why not do some California dreamin’ of your own? 1. Our list kicks off with La Brea Tar Pits Natural Science Museum. <https://tarpits.org> *For those brave souls itching (or crawling) to get into the spirit of the Halloween season,* a Spider Pavilion is currently being offered. An “open air experience” amongst all types of spiders and their webs is promised. *READ NOW* <https://www.nanog.org/stories/the-engineer-approved-list-of-sightseeing-in-…> *Hackathon will Kick Off Tomorrow! * *Hackathon Intro + Welcome will Begin Virtually* *Don't miss your opportunity* to network with incredible industry professionals + students who share your passion for coding! On Friday, 07 Oct, we will hold the Hackathon welcome, introduction, infrastructure tutorial, idea-pitching, and team-forming session over Zoom. ***Registration is required. *REGISTER NOW <https://www.nanog.org/events/nanog-86-hackathon/>*

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