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Expanding Internet access in Kenya: A conversation with Cynthia Muchiru
by NANOG News 01 Mar '21

01 Mar '21

“I would not be where I am today, were it not for the various mentors I’ve met along the way.” Cynthia Muchiru is one of those people whose energy and enthusiasm for their work is evident from the moment you meet them. As soon as we became acquainted with her at NANOG 80 Virtual, we knew we’d just encountered a rising star in the industry. A recent grad who studied Computer Networks at Strathmore University in Nairobi, Cynthia is passionate about digital literacy, mentoring girls in tech, and leveraging her role as a Network Operations Center Engineer at Mawingu Networks to help provide greater access to the Internet throughout Kenya. We spoke with Cynthia recently about her experience as a woman in tech, the mentors who helped her get to where she is today, and what community means to her — both personally and professionally. Read the Feature <https://www.nanog.org/stories/expanding-internet-kenya/>

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Explore the best of NANOG 81 Virtual!
by NANOG News 24 Feb '21

24 Feb '21

The conference may be over, but the hours of archived talks, keynotes, and panel discussions are just waiting to be explored! We've gathered up all the very best, just for you. Scroll on to learn more! Details for NANOG 82 — June 14-16, 2021 — are forthcoming. Stay tuned for more information! View Agenda <https://nanog.org/meetings/nanog-81/agenda/> View Attendees <https://nanog.org/meetings/nanog-81/registered-attendees/> *Virtual Webcast* Whether virtual or IRL, we live-stream every conference so you can return to any recorded presentation you’d like at any time — from a panel on RIRs featuring representatives from AFRINIC, APNIC, ARIN, LACNIC, and RIPE NCC, to talks and keynotes on ROA deployments, automation, security, and a brief history of router architecture. You'll find a curated selection of NANOG 81 videos on NANOG TV + the full webcast on our YouTube channel, with hours of insights from some of the brightest minds in network engineering, operations, and architecture. Watch Webcast <https://www.nanog.org/news-stories/nanog-tv/nanog-81-webcast/> *Keynotes* “Donuts make lousy routers.” Toni Li, Arista Networks Didn't get to tune in to Tony Li's and Jennifer Rexford's keynotes? Be sure to check them out on NANOG TV! Tony's keynote, "A Brief History of Router Architecture" covered the earliest days of bus-based systems to today's multi-chassis monstrosities. In Jennifer's keynote "Securing Internet Applications from Routing Attacks," she discussed application-specific routing attacks, and why both application-layer and network-layer defenses are essential. Watch Keynotes <https://www.nanog.org/news-stories/nanog-tv/keynotes/> *Community Meeting * NANOG's success depends on the collective expertise of its dynamic community! Miss out on the NANOG 81 Virtual Community Meeting? Watch the recording to hear more from Executive Director Edward McNair, and NANOG Program Committee members Steve Feldman and Elizabeth Culley. Watch Now <https://www.nanog.org/news-stories/nanog-tv/nanog-81-webcast/> *Call for Presentations* Share your insights at a future NANOG meeting, with a presentation that brings your research + ideas to life. The NANOG PC accepts proposals on a rolling basis, and would love to see yours! Learn More <https://www.nanog.org/participate/call-presentations/> *Our community is the best! * The NANOG Staff, Board of Directors, and Program Committee would like to thank each and every attendee + sponsor + exhibitor <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog-81/our-sponsors/> for making NANOG 81 an amazing experience — your continued support means everything to us! *There's still time to register for our next webinar!* Join us this Friday, Feb 26 (11am PST / 2pm EST) for "BGP Fundamentals" featuring Aaron Atac of Subspace. In this webinar, Aaron will cover the fundamentals of the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) as well as service-provider operational insights and challenges not necessarily highlighted in textbooks. We'd love to see you there! Learn More <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/webinar-bgp-fundamentals/>

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NANOG Committee Appointments
by Tina Morris 17 Feb '21

17 Feb '21

The NANOG Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the following community members have been appointed to serve on the respective NANOG committees listed below: NANOG Scholarship Committee: Bryan Brooks Craig MacKinder Tom Daly Alankar Sharma New! NANOG Education Committee: Hosein Badran Ron Kovac Michael Costello Reddy Urimindi Paul Ebersman New! NANOG Mentorship Committee: Ron Grant Matthew Petach Wendy Leedy Reddy Urimindi NANOG Program Committee (PC): Melchior Aelmans Marlin Martes Kat Ronay Jeff Bartig Steve Meuse Alankar Sharma Tom Beecher Stevan Plote Yordan Sutanto Omkar Bhalekar Jingjing Ren Anna Valsami Hao Fu Matt Ringel Michael Voity Alex Latzko We’d also like to give special recognition and thanks for the many contributions made by the PC alumni whose terms ended in December 2020: Adam Davenport Greg Hankins Steve Feldman Brad Raymo As an organization, NANOG was founded by volunteers who developed a quality forum for North America’s operator community. Despite the growth in NANOG’s programs, volunteers greatly outnumber professional staff, and the volunteer-only PC is wholly responsible for soliciting, developing, and selecting all program content presented at NANOG meetings and other events. NANOG volunteers and community participation are instrumental in our continued growth and success, and we thank everyone for their ongoing support and involvement. To learn more about how you can get involved, including how you submit talk ideas for NANOG 82, please visit: www.nanog.org On behalf of the NANOG Board of Directors we wish to personally congratulate and thank each of these individuals for their commitment to serve. We also wish to recognize and thank all of our nominees, including everyone who participated in the nomination process. Thanks, Tina Morris Chair, NANOG Board of Directors

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Register now for our BGP Fundamentals Webinar!
by NANOG News 15 Feb '21

15 Feb '21

*Join us for BGP Fundamentals via NANOG U* NANOG U Webinars provide students across North America a way to virtually connect and engage with industry innovators, while learning the latest Internet technologies + best practices, and accessing career-building tools + resources. Our next Webinar will take place on Friday, February 26! *Date + Time: * Feb 26, 11am - 1pm PST / 2pm - 4pm EST *Speaker:* Aaron Atac, Subspace *Agenda:* This webinar will cover the fundamentals of the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) as well as service-provider operational insights and challenges not necessarily highlighted in textbooks. *Registration: * NANOG U Webinars are free to attend, but registration is required to participate. All sessions are conducted at nanog.org. To register for the webinar, you'll first need to sign up for a NANOG account. It's free, simple, and takes less than a minute. Register Now <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/webinar-bgp-fundamentals/> Watch Past Webinars <https://nanog.org/news-stories/nanog-tv/nanog-u/>

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Explore the NANOG 81 Virtual Expo 👉 Doors are now open!
by NANOG News 01 Feb '21

01 Feb '21

*The latest technology, all in one space* Be sure to visit the NANOG 81 Virtual Expo throughout the conference to learn about the latest technologies, and connect with reps from North American companies and beyond! Plus, you'll have the chance to win a variety of swag + prizes, and pick up clues for our daily Scavenger Hunts. Expo doors are open today through Friday, 2/19! Scroll on to learn more about each of our exhibitors. Visit Expo <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog-81/virtual-expo/> *ADVA* *Open networking solutions for cloud interconnect, cloud access and network synchronization with scalability, programmability and ease of use.* ADVA is a company founded on innovation and focused on helping our customers succeed. Our technology forms the building blocks of a shared digital future and empowers networks across the globe. We’re continually developing breakthrough hardware and software that leads the networking industry and creates new business opportunities. It’s these open connectivity solutions that enable our customers to deliver the cloud and mobile services that are vital to today’s society and for imagining new tomorrows. Together, we're building a truly connected and sustainable future. Learn more: adva.com Visit Expo Booth <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog-81/virtual-expo/adva/overview/> *Amazon* *Interconnect with the Amazon global network.* Amazon operates a global network covering more than 80 cities and over 200 Points of Presence (POPs). Learn more: peering.aws Visit Expo Booth <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog-81/virtual-expo/amazon-web-services/ov…> *Charter Communications* *America's fastest-growing TV, Internet and Voice provider.* At Charter Communications, we connect our customers to innovation. From Spectrum Internet Gig and our path to 10G, to the Spectrum TV App and Spectrum Mobile, our blazing fast and secure broadband network powers the future. Learn more: spectrum.com Visit Expo Booth <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog-81/virtual-expo/charter-communications…> *Clearcable* *Building Better Broadband for Communities of All Sizes* Clearcable™ is a specialized telecommunications technical consulting firm focused on the needs of service providers by developing new business revenue streams, maintaining existing infrastructure, and proposing new advancements in telecommunications sectors globally. Clearcable™ provides assessment and strategy consulting, complex network architecture and high-level design, logical and physical design, implementation and network deployments, cabling, project management, training and ongoing network management and support services. Learn more: clearcable.ca Visit Expo Booth <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog-81/virtual-expo/clearcable/overview/> *Comcast Technology Solutions* *Our media and entertainment technology redefines digital experiences and delivers the future of media to global audiences* Comcast Technology Solutions offers a portfolio of technology solutions, the CTSuite, that provides the industry with the technology, scale and expertise to expand and navigate the rapidly-changing media and entertainment technology landscape. We invent technology that solves industry challenges, reimagines what is possible, and transforms businesses for an ever-changing world. Built on Comcast’s know-how, proven facilities, scalable platforms, and infrastructure, Comcast Technology Solutions offers more than 20 years of reliable real-world broadcast and digital experience. We partner with customers to redefine expectations and deliver the future to global audiences. Learn more: comcasttechnologysolutions.com Visit Expo Booth <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog-81/virtual-expo/comcast/overview/> *Corero Network Security* *Real-Time DDoS Protection* Corero is a global leader in real-time, high-performance, automatic DDoS defense solutions. Both Service and Hosting providers, alongside digital enterprises across the globe rely on Corero’s award winning cybersecurity technology to eliminate the threat of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) to their digital environment through automatic attack detection and mitigation, coupled with network visibility, analytics and reporting. Corero’s industry leading SmartWall and SecureWatch technology provides scalable protection capabilities against external DDoS attackers and internal DDoS botnets in the most complex edge and subscriber environments, while enabling a more cost-effective economic model than previously available. Corero’s key operational centers located in Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA and Edinburgh, UK, with the Company’s headquarters in Amersham, UK. The Company is also listed on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market under the ticker CNS. Learn more: corero.com Visit Expo Booth <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog-81/virtual-expo/corero/overview/> *Fastmetrics, Inc.* *THE B2B ISP* Fastmetrics is a dedicated B2B ISP. We manage the connectivity, bandwidth and network service needs of USA businesses and buildings. Since 2002, we've supported thousands of businesses, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. - From setup to real-time monitoring, Fastmetrics offers a range of flexible and reliable connectivity options. - SLA backed uptime over 10 Gig symmetric fiber or 100 Gbps point-to-point. - Connect directly to cloud providers or data centers via fiber or dedicated Ethernet. - Responsive network services and adaptive voice solutions <https://www.fastmetrics.com/metricvoice> for successful business outcomes. - Services supported by a local team in the Bay Area - Contact us to see how we can help! Learn more: fastmetrics.com Visit Expo Booth <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog-81/virtual-expo/fastmetrics/overview/> *Itential* *Intelligent Network Automation* Itential simplifies and accelerates network automation across physical, virtual, and cloud networks. Our products enable Network Engineers to propel network automation and programmability by seamlessly integrating and federating existing automation efforts in custom-built scripts, controllers, orchestrators, and network tools into an aggregated Network API. Itential’s low-code environment enables rapid automation of complex networking processes without requiring any underlying code. Easily drag-and-drop components from connected systems and tools to design and build end-to-end network automation workflows across configuration, service lifecycle, and policy management. Learn more: itential.com Swag + Prizes: $100 Visa Gift Card Visit Expo Booth <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog-81/virtual-expo/itential/overview/> *JPIX + KDDI* *JPIX will continue to provide a better Internet infrastructure, while contributing to the overall development of the Internet globally as well as in Japan.* JPIX, established as the first commercial Internet exchange (IX) in Japan in July 1997, has been providing an environment for IX exchanges from a neutral standpoint. Serving more than 250 companies, the most of any IX provider in Japan, we play a vital role as a part of the core of Japan’s Internet. Learn more: jpix.ad.jp/en/index.php <https://www.jpix.ad.jp/en/index.php> / us.kddi.com Visit Expo Booth <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog-81/virtual-expo/jpix/overview/> *Juniper Networks* *Engineering Simplicity* Juniper Networks brings simplicity to networking with products, solutions and services that connect the world. Through engineering innovation, we harness the power of networking in the cloud to solve the toughest challenges. Learn more: juniper.net Visit Expo Booth <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog-81/virtual-expo/juniper-networks/overv…> *Microsoft * *Learn. Connect. Explore*. Empowering Others: Our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Learn more: microsoft.com/en-us Visit Expo Booth <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog-81/virtual-expo/microsoft/overview/> *Myriad360* *Strategy. Execution. Impact.* Myriad360 delivers industry-leading technology solutions to transform and secure our clients’ IT strategy, infrastructure, and business. With top IT security manufacturers and in-house engineering, global logistics and project management expertise, Myriad360 handles it all—from security to mobility, networking to cloud, and hardware solutions to managed services. Myriad360 specifically assists service providers, like NANOG attendees, all over the world with: - Network, systems, and security automation. - API-driven service management. - Use of distributed systems to improve network operations and management. - Service design, development, and deployment. - Remote hands and a fully staffed integration center (including remote VPN access to your gear before it ships). - Network optimization. - CGN and IPv6 readiness. Learn more: myriad360.com Swag + Prizes: Three $50 Gift Cards Visit Expo Booth <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog-81/virtual-expo/myriad360/overview/> *Nokia* *The NetOps era is here – switch to data center networking your way. * Our next-generation data center switching solution is driven by SR-Linux, a uniquely open, extensible and consumable Network Operating System (NOS), together with our new Fabric Services Platform which provides the declarative, intent-based toolkit needed to successfully automate data center network operations. Just out: Packet Pushers Heavy Networking podcast: Nokia SR Linux – A Hyperscaler NOS Designed For Everyone. Learn more: nokia.com/networks/dc-fabric Visit Expo Booth <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog-81/virtual-expo/nokia/overview/> *Precision Optical* *Custom Solutions. Reliable Networks.* Precision Optical Transceivers is a system engineering company focused on optical transceivers and related active/passive optical components. For over a decade, we have helped build networks around the globe by providing high quality, custom-engineered optical solutions. Learn more: precisionot.com Swag + Prizes: Raffle: Apple Watch Visit Expo Booth <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog-81/virtual-expo/precision-optical-tran…> *Team Cymru* *The Power of Pure Signal™* Since 2005, Team Cymru’s mission has been to save and improve human lives by working with public and private sector teams to discover, track and take down threat actors and criminals around the globe. The company delivers comprehensive visibility into global cyber threat activity and is a key source of intelligence data for many cyber security and threat intelligence vendors. Enterprise security teams rely on its Pure Signal™ platform for access to global network traffic and 50+ other types of data. With this visibility, they not only accelerate incident response, but they can get ahead of their most critical, recurring threats – monitoring malicious infrastructures in the wild and even blocking attacks before they’re launched. Learn more: team-cymru.com Swag + Prizes: One Oculus Quest 2 ($350 value) One $250 Amazon Gift Card Three $50 Visa Gift Cards Visit Expo Booth <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog-81/virtual-expo/team-cymru/overview/> *XKL* *#LightyourNetwork * XKL continues to deliver and expand its family of optical transport solutions for private/public cloud solutions, data center networks, internet exchanges, campus/metro networks, broadband ISP, and long-haul networks. Our clientele is global, and we recognize the need to adapt to various market, regulatory, and licensing conditions and to meet the broader telecommunication audience needs. Our team members work closely with our customers to help identify customer pain points, create compelling customer solutions, and develop use cases. Our goal will be to deliver an XKL optical networking solution that achieves network independence, greater reliability, enhanced transmission speed, and better value. Learn more: xkl.com Visit Expo Booth <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog-81/virtual-expo/xkl/overview/>

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The NANOG 81 Virtual Agenda is LIVE 🎉
by NANOG News 27 Jan '21

27 Jan '21

Scope out the three-day program The full agenda of peer-reviewed presentations, keynotes, and panels is now LIVE. Thanks to our Host Sponsor <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog-81/our-sponsors/> Verisign for making it all possible! Don't forget to register in advance and set up your NANOG account, if you haven't already. Complimentary Conference Registration is also available to anyone who’d like to attend NANOG 81 Virtual for free — thanks to our Fellowship Sponsor Internet Society! In this email: - Program highlights - Accessing the webcast - Keynotes - Real-time polling - Newcomers, Women in Tech, BoFs - Virtual Expo - Our Sponsors Scroll on to learn more, and get ready to join us online from your desktop or mobile device, February 8-10! View Agenda <https://nanog.org/meetings/nanog-81/agenda/> There's something for everyone at NANOG 81 Virtual The conference will feature presentations on ROA deployments, automation, and security, to keynotes, lightning talks, and a panel on RIRs featuring representatives from AFRINIC, APNIC, ARIN, LACNIC, and RIPE NCC. Sessions will be held each day of the conference from 12pm to 5pm EST. The webcast will be available at nanog.org/virtual-81. On Mon, 2/8: Click "Watch Webcast" in the left-hand nav to join us! Take a break from the program + put your network-engineering knowledge to the test, with a round of trivia each day of the conference — thanks to our Game Sponsors Infinera, IPv4.Global, and Telia Carrier. Prizes will be awarded to our winners! Check the agenda for game times + details. Don't miss the NANOG 81 Keynotes "A Brief History of Router Architecture" Tony Li, Arista Networks "Securing Internet Applications from Routing Attacks" Dr. Jennifer Rexford, Princeton Tony Li and Jennifer Rexford will deliver their keynotes on Monday + Tuesday, February 8 + 9, with a live Q&A to follow. Learn more about each of our keynotes, and read their full talk abstracts before the conference kicks off! Learn More <https://nanog.org/meetings/nanog-81/keynotes/> Engage with us in real time! NANOG 81 will include a number of interactive opportunities, live Q&As, and real-time polling, so you can network, share your ideas, and provide feedback with the greater NANOG community. Participate throughout the conference at pollev.com/nanog. Want to play a role in shaping NANOG’s future? Be sure not to miss the Community Meeting on Wed, 2/10 (all are welcome!), and the NANOG Members Meeting on Tue, 2/9. Learn More <https://nanog.org/meetings/nanog-81/agenda/> Newcomers + Women in Tech + BoFs Is this your first NANOG conference? Join us for the Newcomers Networking Session on Mon, 2/8! A number of operators and members of the NANOG Board and PC will share their experiences during the session to help you become better acquainted with the NANOG community. We welcome you to further connect + engage with us at the Women In Technology Networking Session on Tue, 2/9, which will feature an interview with Microsoft's Terri Jordan, plus BoF sessions on Wed, 2/10. Check out the agenda for more information about how to join! Learn More <https://nanog.org/meetings/nanog-81/agenda/> Explore the Virtual Expo Meet + network with reps from a variety of North American companies, at the NANOG 81 Virtual Expo. Doors are open Monday, 2/1 through Friday, 2/19 at nanog.org/virtual-81! Visit booths throughout the conference to learn about the latest technologies, plus a chance to win a variety of swag + raffle prizes, and pick up clues for our daily Scavenger Hunt, sponsored by Opengear, to win your choice of Complimentary Registration for the next in-person NANOG conference; $100 of NANOG Swag; or a $100 VISA Gift Card. Many thanks to our sponsors! Like all of our community-wide gatherings, the NANOG 81 Virtual conference is made possible because of the generous support of our sponsors. From each and every one of us at NANOG, BIG THANKS to our Host Sponsor, Premium Sponsors, Virtual-Expo Sponsors, Game Sponsors, Scavenger-Hunt Sponsor, Daily Voice-Over Sponsor, and Fellowship Sponsor! View All Sponsors <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog-81/our-sponsors/> Register now for OARC 34 Be sure to join our friends DNS-OARC for OARC 34 the week before NANOG 81 Virtual! The workshop will take place online February 4-5, and is open to all OARC members + those interested in DNS operations and research. Learn More <https://indico.dns-oarc.net/event/37/page/119-registration>

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Collaborating Across Continents: A Conversation with Barrie Jones Cook + Toni Yannick Kalombo
by NANOG News 25 Jan '21

25 Jan '21

*“Meeting at the NANOG 80 Hackathon gave us the opportunity to get to know each other over a shared objective.”* We recently spoke with Barrie Jones Cook of San Diego, and Toni Yannick Kalombo of Johannesburg, who not only met via the NANOG 80 Virtual Hackathon, but also formed a team there, and continued to collaborate on their project once the hackathon wrapped. With diverse backgrounds in network and software engineering, and varying levels of hackathon experience, the two were able to combine their particular skills and experience to create a virtual-lab network, with the hopes of establishing a working group so the collaboration can continue well into the future. Read the Feature <https://www.nanog.org/stories/collaborating-across-continents/>

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Register now for our DNS Fundamentals Webinar 👉 Jan 22, via NANOG U
by NANOG News 12 Jan '21

12 Jan '21

NANOG U Webinars provide students across North America a way to virtually connect and engage with industry innovators, while learning the latest Internet technologies + best practices, and accessing career-building tools + resources. Our next Webinar will take place on Friday, January 22! *DNS Fundamentals * *Date + Time: * Jan 22, 11am - 1pm PST / 2pm - 4pm EST *Speaker:* Eddy Winstead, Internet Systems Consortium (ISC) *Agenda:* DNS is a distributed database which maps domain names to IP addresses. Join us for an overview of how DNS works, and how to leverage the system to support your Internet related communications. *Registration: * NANOG U Webinars are free to attend, but registration is required to participate. All sessions are conducted at nanog.org. To register for the webinar, you'll first need to sign up for a NANOG account. It's free, simple, and takes less than a minute. Register Now <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/webinar-dns-fundamentals/> Watch Past Webinars <https://nanog.org/news-stories/nanog-tv/nanog-u/>

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Register Now for NANOG 81 Virtual 🎉 Online, Feb 8-10!
by NANOG News 04 Jan '21

04 Jan '21

*Join us at NANOG 81 Virtual* Your conference registration includes full access to our three-day virtual program of peer-reviewed talks, tutorials, keynotes, and panels, including special sessions (Women in Tech, Newcomers, and BoFs), a Virtual Expo, opportunities for networking, games + prizes, and more! The fee to attend NANOG 81 Virtual <http://nanog.org/virtual-81> is $100, which helps offset our costs to build a virtual platform, and plan + execute the conference. Learn More <http://nanog.org/virtual-81> Register Now <https://events.nanog.org/d/n7qsqr/> *Attend NANOG 81 Virtual for free* We’re committed to ensuring NANOG Virtual events are accessible and welcoming to all. Complimentary Conference Registration is quick + easy, and available to anyone who’d like to attend NANOG 81 Virtual for free! Register Now <https://events.nanog.org/d/n7qsqr/> *Let's hack!* The NANOG 81 Virtual Hackathon will take place online Saturday + Sunday, February 6-7. The theme is Configuration Modeling. All levels are welcome. And as always, registration is free and open to all. We hope to see you there! Learn More <https://nanog.org/meetings/nanog-81-meeting/nanog-81-hackathon/> Register Now <https://events.nanog.org/event/e3b346c8-0e5a-4188-a732-1d9525cd2c81/summary…>

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All the latest NANOG News 👉 N80 Hackathon registration, new stories, and more!
by NANOG News 18 Dec '20

18 Dec '20

*Join us at the NANOG 81 Virtual Hackathon* *Saturday + Sunday, February 6-7, 2021* Hackathon Registration is now open 🎉 An essential part of our conferences, NANOG Hackathons are designed to be both fun and engaging, as well as a platform to build community and foster greater networking knowledge. The theme of the NANOG 81 Virtual Hackathon <https://nanog.org/meetings/nanog-81/nanog-81-hackathon/> is Configuration Modeling. Utilizing collaboration services from Zoom and Slack, participants can work individually, or self-organize into teams to work on software passion projects. All levels are welcome. And as always, registration is FREE. We hope to see you there! Learn More <https://nanog.org/meetings/nanog-81/nanog-81-hackathon/> Register Now <https://events.nanog.org/event/e3b346c8-0e5a-4188-a732-1d9525cd2c81/summary…> *Mark your calendars* *Registration for the NANOG 81 Virtual conference opens Jan 4! * Join us online February 8-10, 2021 for a three-day virtual program of talks, tutorials, keynotes, and panels, presented by some of the industry’s top minds. The fee to attend NANOG 81 Virtual <https://nanog.org/meetings/nanog-81/> will be $100, which helps offset our costs to build a virtual platform, and plan + execute the conference. We’re committed to ensuring NANOG Virtual events are accessible and welcoming to all. Complimentary Conference Registration will also be available to anyone who’d like to attend NANOG 81 Virtual for free. Stay tuned for more information! *Submit a talk proposal for NANOG 81 Virtual* Interested in sharing your research + ideas with the greater NANOG community, but missed the NANOG 81 submission deadline? The Program Committee (PC) is always looking for new + interesting talks, and there may still be time for your presentation to be scheduled for NANOG 81! The PC accepts proposals for all other future conferences on a rolling basis. *Topics of interest:* - Automation - SDN - Traffic analysis - ISP Issues: sharing lessons learned / what to watch out for - Cloud-related topics: scale concerns, etc. - Routing - Best current practices - Career development skills - Tutorials: 101, deep dives, etc. Learn More <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog-81/nanog-81-call-presentations/> Submit Now <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/submit-presentation/> *Connect with us on LinkedIn * As of December 11, the NANOG Communications LinkedIn account is no longer active. But we'd love to stay connected! Be sure to follow us on our LinkedIn Business page <https://www.linkedin.com/company/nanog/> to keep up with all the latest NANOG news, events, and stories (and don't forget to tag us in your LinkedIn posts, so we can re-post and share the love!). Looking to join a community forum? Check out the NANOG Community-Moderated Group <https://www.linkedin.com/groups/40718/>, a LinkedIn group managed and moderated by members of our community. Follow Us <https://www.linkedin.com/company/nanog/> *“I love to be part of a community that continuously works to grow and improve the Internet.” * NANOG is, and always has been, dedicated to the people who make up our community. That's why we love to highlight the stories and experiences of the most exceptional people we know. The innovators, change makers, and mentors who embody our mission to advance an open, secure, and robust Internet, through inspiration, education, and empowerment. Keep up with our amazing community on NANOG Stories, where we regularly feature new interviews! Read More <https://nanog.org/stories/>

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