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NANOG 83: City Guide + Keynotes + More
by Nanog News 13 Oct '21

13 Oct '21

A NANOG 83 Attendees' Guide to Minneapolis Get ready to feel welcomed in the industrial landmark city, known as the birthplace of iconic musicians, incredible museums, + the "Minnesota nice" <https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/usa/minnesota/articles/15-things-k…> culture. Our next meeting, NANOG 83 (Nov. 1 - 3), will be located near the breathtaking end of the Mississippi River in Minnesota. When community members need a break from improving the Internet of tomorrow, here is a list of the "best of the best" to experience in Minneapolis. Meet our Keynote Speakers "Geeky Entrepreneur" + Government Intelligence Cybersecurity Pro *Meet Bert Hubert:* Bert (@PowerDNS_Bertis) is the founder of PowerDNS, a software that powers a significant fraction of the Internet. He also did government cybersecurity work and co-founded a software company in that field. These days, Bert does DNA research and is part of the governing board regulating the Dutch intelligence and security agencies. *Date:* Tuesday, Nov 2 at 10 am Central virtually, live Q&A. *Talk Title: *Who Controls the Internet? And Should They? *Abstract of Presentation:* This presentation discusses how control of the internet experience is moving more and more into the hands of browser and phone vendors. The advent of end-to-end encryption, also on control planes and metadata like DNS, means that no one else can influence the Internet - except in extremely heavy-handed and binary fashion... Meet our Keynote Speakers Chief Technology Officer & Vice President, Product Engineering & Infrastructure *Meet John Brzozowski: *@jjmbcom - Talks about #iot, #lorawan, and #loraalliance. John is an executive technology leader with a deep understanding of product development and infrastructure across multiple industries and diverse product and service offerings. *Date: *Wednesday, Nov 3 at 10 am Central virtually, live from the Grand Lakes Ballroom. *Talk Title: * IPv6 - The Next 10 years *Abstract of Presentation: *World IPv6 Day was in 2011, World IPv6 Launch in 2012. We will briefly reflect on the status of IPv6 deployment across eyeball and content networks - 10 years later. We will take a look at statistics across a wide range of public and private (cited) sources... We Have Missed You! Less than 3 Weeks until NANOG 83 - Register Now! *Reunited, and it feels so good. *We cannot wait to see you in person and/or virtually at NANOG 83 in less than three weeks! Complimentary registration is available for those in need and virtual only. *Have concerns about traveling during the pandemic?* Check out our Safety + Travel Guide. <https://www.nanog.org/events/nanog-83/safety-travel/> Time is running out, don't miss all the incredible networking opportunities and programming now. Let's Hack! Still, Time to Register for NANOG 83 Hybrid Hackathon *There's still time! *Register for the Hackathon today. Virtual kick-off is on Oct 22, + hacking is on Oct 30 - 31. *Hackathons are an essential part of NANOG conferences,* designed to be both fun and engaging. NANOG Hackathons are hands-on and educational at their core — directly supporting the most critical aspects of our mission. All levels are welcome to participate, and as always, registration is free.

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NANOG 83 Sneak Peak + Safety Concerns
by Nanog News 06 Oct '21

06 Oct '21

Sneak Peak of NANOG 83Register Now for Incredible Programming, Network Opportunities + More *The anticipation is killing us!* We are only three short weeks away from our next meeting and we cannot wait to see you! NANOG 83 will take place online + in person in Minneapolis, MN, from Nov. 1 - 3. *Topics to be featured:* - Famous Internet Outages Panel - Security - IPv6 - Automation - Networking Sessions - Newcomers on Monday - Women in Tech on Tuesday - Community Meeting - Board Candidate Session *Be sure not to miss* the NANOG Board of Directors candidate session on Monday, 11/1. NANOG 83 Keynotes, given by Bert Hubert on Tuesday, 11/2, and John Brzozowski on Wednesday, 11/3. We’ll also hold the NANOG Community Meeting on Wednesday, 11/3 (all are welcome!), and the NANOG Members Meeting on Tuesday, 11/02. If this is your first NANOG conference, we encourage you to attend the Newcomers Networking Session on Monday. *Also, don't miss our hybrid expo.* Daily games + prizes, and numerous opportunities to connect with our community in real-time (online + in-person). *REGISTER NOW <https://www.nanog.org/events/nanog-83/>* *NANOG 83 Safety + Travel Concerns* Addressing the COVID Elephant We understand the changing course of the pandemic may concern the NANOG community about traveling to NANOG 83 this fall. Your health and safety are very important to us and we are continuing to monitor the latest federal, state, and local government guidelines and restrictions. Check out our Meeting Guidelines to learn more about the precautions we are taking. *MEETING GUIDELINES <https://www.nanog.org/events/nanog-83/safety-travel/>* *Register Now for Hackathon* Fun Way to Network + Explore Passion *NANOG 83 Hackathon Details* Fri. Oct. 22 - intro/tutorial/team formation Sat. + Sun. Oct. 30, 31 - hacking *Enjoy in-Person + virtual: *NANOG Hackathons are hands-on, and educational at their core — directly supporting the most critical aspects of our mission. All levels are welcome to participate, and as always, registration is free. So, what is it actually like to participate? Q + A with a NANOG Hackathon <https://www.nanog.org/stories/so-what-is-it-actually-like-to-participate-in…> alumni. <https://www.nanog.org/stories/so-what-is-it-actually-like-to-participate-in…> *REGISTER NOW * <https://www.nanog.org/events/n83-hackathon/>

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Register Now for NANOG 83 + VIDEO | Ep.2 w/ Geoff Huston
by Nanog News 29 Sep '21

29 Sep '21

*NANOG Partners with ICANN + Internet Society* *Collaboration of Resources will Better Serve Communities* In addition to our long-standing relationship with the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN), NANOG would like to also announce a new partnership with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and the Internet Society. These partnerships will help realize common objectives, promote collaboration, and strengthen the outreach efforts of all the organizations involved. *READ MORE <https://www.nanog.org/stories/nanog-signs-a-memorandum-of-understanding-wit…>* *How will You Attend NANOG 83?* *Register Now In-Person or Virtually* Get excited for hybrid NANOG 83! Expect incredible programming, interactive expos, networking events from the comfort of your home and/or in person. The event will take place Nov. 1 - 3 in Minneapolis, MN, and all programming + networking events will stream live for real-time engagement. *REGISTER NOW <https://www.nanog.org/events/nanog-83/>* *INTERNET INNOVATORS - NEW EPISODE * *WATCH EP. 2 w/ Internet Pioneer Geoff Huston* Leave it to Internet Hall of Fame Global Connector + chief scientist for APNIC, Geoff Huston to make the hairy + scary parts of the Internet almost sound charming. Maybe it's his sparkling wit, pleasant demeanor, (or maybe even) the Australian accent that makes all pills a little easier to swallow. Ep.2 of our new web series, "Internet Innovators" Huston explains why we need to continue to address the elephants in the room. Huston also talks about the importance of developing public speaking skills + "how to make an impact on a room full of geeks." We also get to hear more about Huston's childhood in Australia and what made him the man he is today. Overall, Huston will leave you wanting to ask better questions and think more critically of the digital world around you. *WATCH EP. 2 NOW * <https://www.nanog.org/news-stories/nanog-tv/internet-innovators/geoff-husto…>

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Vaccine Requirements for NANOG 83
by Nanog News 27 Sep '21

27 Sep '21

Vaccination Requirements for NANOG 83 A letter to our community from our executive director The global COVID-19 pandemic has brought challenges, and disruptions that most of us thought were unimaginable. The release and availability of the vaccine across our region brings us closer to some degree of normalcy. In an effort to create the safest environment for our community, we are requiring that all NANOG attendees provide proof of vaccination before attending NANOG 83 in Minneapolis. *READ NOW* <https://www.nanog.org/stories/vaccination-requirements-for-nanog-83/>

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Only 5 Short Weeks Left to Register + More
by Nanog News 22 Sep '21

22 Sep '21

Register Now for NANOG 83 *NANOG 83 is only five short weeks away. Get ready for a jam-packed schedule of incredible programming that is sure to educate + inspire our community. Our first hybrid meeting will take place in person in Minneapolis + virtually (stream + interact live) Nov. 1-3. NANOG is taking every precaution to ensure a safe event. To learn more about our safety protocols, click here. <https://www.nanog.org/events/nanog-83/safety-travel/>Whether in-person screen or through our virtual platform, we can't wait to see you there! REGISTER NOW <https://www.nanog.org/events/nanog-83/>* VIDEO | Ep. 2 Trailer "Internet Innovators" w/ Geoff Huston Why the Internet is "busted," according to this Internet Pioneer “The Internet is a gigantic vanity reinforcing distorted tick-tock selfie-and web security is the punch line to some demented sick joke,” - Geoff Huston *Join us next week: *According to the Internet Hall of Fame global connector + chief scientist for Telstra, Geoff Huston, *the Emperor has no clothes. *Leave it to Huston to make the hairy + scary parts of the Internet almost sound charming. Maybe it's his sparkling wit, charming demeanor, (or maybe even) the Australian accent that makes all pills a little easier to swallow. Huston joined us for a raw conversation about the future of the Internet and left no elephant in the room untouched. *Watch the full episode:* Ep. 2 will be released next week (Sept. 29) here. <https://www.nanog.org/news-stories/nanog-tv/> In the meantime, *watch the trailer here. <https://youtu.be/dKSruagUD_s>WATCH EP. 2 TRAILER <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKSruagUD_s>* Future Engineers: Stay Ahead of this Curve What might surprise you about Network Engineering *According to an eWeek <https://www.eweek.com/it-management/security-specialists-network-engineers-…>report,* Network Engineering has been rated one of the ‘Hottest’ IT jobs. The field of Network Engineering is thrilling, but not for the faint of tech heart. This industry beckons the easy adapters and those who can stay ahead (and ride) all the curves of the technology world. In exchange for keeping up in this fast-paced industry, one can expect rewards in long-term skill development and high average salaries. As we kick off the 2021-22 school season, it’s a perfect time to assess the industry. So, where is it now? And where is it going? *READ MORE * <https://www.nanog.org/stories/future-engineers-stay-ahead-of-this-curve/>

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Webinar TODAY + VIDEO - Ep.1 "Internet Innovators" + more
by Nanog News 16 Sep '21

16 Sep '21

*🖥️ Webinar TODAYJoin us for a Fireside Chat w/ CENIC Nick Plunkett * *Date + Time:* September 16, 11am - 1pm PST / 2pm - 4pm EST *Agenda: *Join us for a fireside chat discussion. We will talk about several topics including: - The path taken to a tech career - What is CENIC - Opportunities for volunteer or educational work *Speaker: *Nick Plunkett, Network Interconnection Engineer - Internet Services at CENIC *REGISTER NOW <https://www.nanog.org/events/webinar-fireside-cenic/> * *VIDEO | Watch Ep.1 "Internet Innovators" w/ Vint Cerf* *NANOG Discusses Past, Present, Future of Internet with a Internet Legend * Have you checked out our new web series *ft. the brightest and boldest tech minds* of our time? Welcome to NANOG’s* Internet Innovators*! *Join us,* every month as we look to the past, present and future of the Internet and talk to the innovators who were actually there. *Don't have the time for a full episode? *Watch S1, Ep.1 CLIP - <https://youtu.be/yR4RbNR48T8>A legendary “father” of Internet Vint Cerf discusses “what it takes to be revolutionary.” *STAY TUNED. *Join us Wednesday, Sept. 30 for Ep. 2 of *Internet Innovators.* The candid, entertaining and never one to not address the elephant in the room, Chief scientist of *Telstra Internet *Geoff Huston will have an intimate conversation about why he thinks the Internet is busted. *WATCH Ep.1 NOW <https://www.nanog.org/news-stories/nanog-tv/internet-innovators/vint-cerf-i…>* *Now Accepting Applications for NANOG 83 Peering Coordination Forum * *The Peering Coordination Forum* is a 90-minute session that will take place Nov. 1 during the NANOG 83 conference. The forum is an opportunity for attendees to meet + network with others in the peering community present at NANOG. *NANOG 83 Peering Coordination Forum *applications will remain open until we have 20 applications. If you are a Peering Representative with a table, you will have the opportunity to request a plexiglass shield for your table. *APPLY NOW* <https://nanog.org/events/nanog-83/peering-forum/> *🕺👏 Hybrid NANOG 83 is Just Around the Corner * Have you heard? NANOG is now a hybrid <https://www.nanog.org/stories/hybrid-event-faqs/> platform, providing equally robust programming virtually and/or in-person. *Join us *from the comfort of your laptop or see us in-person in Minneapolis, MN on Nov 1 - 3. We can't wait to see you! *REGISTER NOW * <https://www.nanog.org/events/nanog-83/>

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NANOG Embraces Hybrid FAQs + Upcoming Webinar
by Nanog News 01 Sep '21

01 Sep '21

Upcoming Webinar - Fireside Chat with CENIC Network Interconnection Engineer *The fireside chat will include several topics including:* - The path taken to a tech career - What is CENIC - Opportunities for volunteer or educational work *Speaker:* Nick Plunkett, Network Interconnection Engineer - Internet Services at CENIC Nick is a Network Interconnection Engineer - Internet Services at CENIC, where he has been working with both internal and external colleagues to expand the interconnection network of the California Research and Education Network (CalREN). *REGISTER NOW <https://www.nanog.org/events/webinar-fireside-cenic/>* NANOG Embraces Hybrid Meetings *Meetings will now be offered in-person + virtually — *NANOG has made a permanent shift to becoming an hybrid event platform, offering equally robust programming from the comfort of your laptop and/or in-person venues! We are excited to announce NANOG 83 <https://www.nanog.org/events/nanog-83/>as our first hybrid event. NANOG 83 will take place virtually + in-person in Minneapolis, MN from Nov. 1 - 3. Register now. <https://www.nanog.org/events/nanog-83/> *Have questions? *We have answers! Check out our FAQ sheet. *READ FAQs* <https://www.nanog.org/stories/hybrid-event-faqs/>

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Meet our Scholarship Recipients (VIDEO) + Poll Results + Digital Blast from the Past
by Nanog News 19 Aug '21

19 Aug '21

Meet our 2021-22 Scholarship Recipients *We love supporting our builders of the Internet of tomorrow. * Meet Esu, Charly, Wendy, and Juan. Four incoming undergrad freshman engineering students from all over the United States, that NANOG was able to help support their career dreams. Learn more about how they will invest the funds toward their future. *MEET THE STUDENTS <https://www.nanog.org/stories/meet-our-2021-22-scholarship-recipients/>* Our Next Webinar: Your Voice HeardThe polls are in. We asked you what you wanted to learn about for our next NANOG webinar and this is what you voted for. *Follow us *on LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/nanog/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true>to vote on more of NANOG's programming. *TAKE OUR NEXT POLL <https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6833509193845116929/>* *NANOG's Blast from the Digital Past* *One of the Internet's Earliest "Memes"* Dancing hamsters anyone? Throwback to the late nineties, *when this dated meme would have been the latest in digital entertainment *to roll out of your email.* In fact, you may have been pranked with these critters. *A trending office joke at the time was to set *Hamster Dance*as your colleague's browser homepage. *According to KnowYourMeme <https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/hampster-dance>, *Hampster Dance is "one of the earliest single-serving sites." Set to the annoyingly good, and instantly stuck-in-your-head, sped-up melodies of *Whistle Stop* by Roger Miller, the meme features rows of dancing hamster GIFs. *WATCH ORIGINAL HAMSTER DANCE <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uq5XmNS1M-g>*

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NANOG 83 Registration + 2020 Annual Report 👉
by Nanog News 04 Aug '21

04 Aug '21

*NANOG 83 Registration Opens! * NANOG 83 <https://www.nanog.org/events/nanog-83/> will be our first hybrid meeting and will take place, November 1-3 in Minneapolis, MN. We are pleased to announce that meeting registration for NANOG 83 is now open! Your in-person conference registration includes full onsite access to our three-days 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! To keep our events as open and as accessible as possible, there is always the option to select "Virtual Complimentary Registration" for free access to our conference. *REGISTER NOW <https://www.nanog.org/events/nanog-83/registration/>* *Call for In-Person + Virtual Presentations * Did you know that you always have the option to present a talk at NANOG virtually? NANOG now allows for both in-person and virtual presentations. In addition, we offer rolling submissions. So you can submit a talk for NANOG 83, 84 or 85. *SUBMIT PRESENTATION* <https://www.nanog.org/program/call-presentations/> *2020 Annual Report Now Available * *"NANOG, like most organizations, found itself scrambling to address the restrictions brought upon by the pandemic – no air travel, social distancing, and no large gatherings. Conditions such as these for an event-centric organization, such as NANOG, can be devastating. However, change, whether welcome or not, always creates opportunities for reflection and potentially – growth."* - NANOG Executive Director Edward McNair *The year 2020 introduced a concerted effort to connect with our community virtually.* Production and organization pivots included NANOG developing a method to engage a large attendee participation via virtual platforms. NANOG had previously webcasted meetings before 2020, but had never before interacted with the audience while live streaming. *Read the full annual report *to find out more about our successes and growing pains during this unprecedented + historic year. *2020 ANNUAL REPORT <https://www.nanog.org/resources/annual-report/>*

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NANOG 83 Meeting Registration
by Nanog Support 04 Aug '21

04 Aug '21

Dear NANOG Community, NANOG 83 <https://nanog.org/events/nanog-83/> hybrid meeting, hosted by Kentik <https://www.kentik.com/> will take place November 1-3 in Minneapolis, MN. We are pleased to announce that meeting registration for NANOG 83 is now open. 1. Registration Fees + Deadlines 2. Hotel Guest Room Block 3. Schedule Adjustment 4. Safety + Travel 1. Registration Fees + Deadlines Meeting Registration: https://www.nanog.org/events/nanog-83/registration/ Dates Member Non Member Student Virtual Early Aug 3 - 15, 2021 $525 $550 $100 $100 Standard Aug 16 - Oct 10, 2021 $625 $650 $100 $100 Late Oct 11 - Oct 30. 2021 $725 $750 $100 $100 Onsite Oct 31 - Nov 3, 2021 $925 $950 $100 $100 Cancellation Policy: Cancellation Fee ( August 3 - October 17, 2021): $50 Cancellation Fee (October 18 - 30, 2021): $100 *No refunds will be offered after October 31, 2021 **Donations are non-refundable Social Guest Pass for NANOG Social: $50 per guest (limit 2) 1. Hotel Guest Room Block Hyatt Regency Minneapolis 1300 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55403 Online Reservations: click here <https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/MSPRM/G-NANT> Group Name: NANOG 83 Room Rate: $179.00 USD — Standard Room Occupancy* (up to 2 people) $204.00 USD Triple Occupancy* $229.00 USD Quadruple Occupancy* *PLUS applicable taxes, which are currently at a rate of 14.025%* Group Rate Expires: Oct 7, 2021 or once the NANOG block is filled Reservations: +1.612.370.1234 OR Toll Free 1.800.233.1234 Check In Time: 3:00PM 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. BEWARE: It has come to our attention that a company fraudulently representing itself as NANOG’s housing vendor is contacting individuals in our community in an attempt to solicit your business. They will offer to make hotel reservations within the NANOG 83 hotel block on your behalf, and in some cases will also misrepresent themselves as staff of the meeting hotel itself. Parking Rates: Short Term Valet (0-2 Hours) - $15.00 + Tax Short Term Valet (2-4) - $20.00 + Tax Valet (Over and above 4 Hours) - $40.00 + Tax Self-Parking (0-20 Minutes) - $5.00 Self-Parking (21-40 Minutes) - $10.00 Self-Parking (41-60 Minutes) - $15.00 Self-Parking (61-80 Minutes) - $20.00 Self-Parking (81 Minutes - 24 hours) - $27.00 In and Out Access* - $30.00 *Parking ticket must be validated at the Front Desk and charged to a guest room 3. Conference Schedule Adjustment Please be advised that the NANOGO conference will start at 2PM on Monday, November 1. For additional details please visit NANOG Calendar of Events <https://www.nanog.org/events/nanog-83/> . 4. We are working closely with the conference hotel to keep you as safe as possible during the event. Please visit Safety + Travel <https://www.nanog.org/events/nanog-83/safety-travel/> for the latest information. We look forward to seeing you in Minneapolis, Minnesota! Sincerely, the NANOG Staff nanog-support(a)nanog.org <https://mailman.nanog.org/mailman/listinfo/members>

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