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Reminder to Submit Presentations for NANOG 97
by NANOG Program 20 Feb '26

20 Feb '26

NANOG Community at large, The NANOG Program Committee (PC) would like to remind you that we are now accepting proposals for in-person or live remote presentations at all sessions of NANOG 97, taking place in Bellevue, WA on 01-03 June 2026. Below is a summary of key details and dates from the Call For Content on the NANOG website, which can be found at https://nanog.org/program/call-content/. Requested Topics: We are aiming to spotlight presentations throughout NANOG 97 focusing on Site Reliability Engineering. Topics can range from practical applications in daily troubleshooting to strategic discussions on future network architecture. Potential site reliability engineering topics may include monitoring and observability, incident management, capacity planning, and change management. In addition to the spotlight topic, we are always accepting talks on other topics relevant to our audience. Based on feedback from our recent surveys, we have seen numerous requests for the following topics: - Enterprise Networking - An enterprise network is one with no downstream peers; architecture, challenges, and lessons learned from businesses and campuses large and small - Network Automation - designing networks for AI traffic, recruiting in an AI world, troubleshooting - Hyperscaling - architecture, migration, power concerns - Future of Networking - quantum computing, forecast for changes in technology, design, applications, protocols - Research & Education - what research is happening now in network operations - Security - various protocols and developments, AI implications, RPKI and validators - Optical Networking - technology, practices, deployment options, troubleshooting - Tutorials - from beginner to expert, IPv6, BGP, Segment Routing, DNS, MPLS, VxLAN - See the NANOG Call for Content <https://nanog.org/program/call-content/> for an extensive listing of requested topics We are looking to schedule over 1,700 minutes of content between General Session and Breakout Rooms for NANOG 97, and have confirmed 180 minutes to date - so don’t wait! Presentation abstracts are welcomed now and draft slides should be submitted no later than Monday, 27 April 2026 to be considered for NANOG 97. 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: - The Submitter will enter the abstract in the Program Committee Tool prior to the deadline for slide submission. - The Program Committee (PC) will perform an initial review and will assign a “shepherd” to help develop the submission, typically within 2 weeks. - The Submitter will develop draft slides of the talk, if not already submitted with the initial proposal. Please submit initial draft slides early — the PC will not evaluate submissions until draft slides are available for review. (NANOG Staff will be available to assist with slide templates upon request from the submitter.) - Panel submissions should provide a document listing bios for the moderator, panelists, and an intended topic list. - The PC will review the slides and will continue to work with the Submitter as needed to develop the topic and content. - DRAFT SLIDE DEADLINE Draft presentation slides should be submitted prior to the published deadline for slides (27 April 2026). - The PC will evaluate submissions to determine presentations for the agenda (to be posted on 04 May 2026). - Submitters will be notified whether their talks have been accepted. - The Agenda will be assembled and posted. - FINAL PRESENTATION SLIDES must be submitted prior to the published deadline for slides (22 May 2026 for in person + live remote presentations). - Lightning talk submissions open for in-person attendees on 31 May 2026. If you think you have an interesting topic but want feedback or suggestions for developing an idea into a presentation, please email the PC ( nanogpc(a)nanog.org) and a representative will respond to you in a timely manner. Otherwise, submit your talk, tutorial, track, or panel proposal to the Program Committee Tool at your earliest convenience. We look forward to reviewing your submission! NANOG 97 Calendar of Events Date Event/Deadline TODAY! CFP Reminder Announcement March 16, 2026 Call for Content Reminder #2 April 20, 2026 Topics List Published April 27, 2026 DRAFT Presentation Slides Due May 04, 2026 Meeting Agenda Published May 22, 2026 FINAL Slides Due May 31, 2026 On-Site Lightning Talk Submissions Open Final slides for accepted presentations must be submitted by Friday, 22 May 2026. Materials received after that date, but prior to 29 May might be accepted based on Shepherd availability, but is not guaranteed. Materials received after 29 May will not be accepted. We look forward to seeing you in June! Sincerely, Adair Thaxton Program Committee Chair Sent on behalf of the NANOG PC

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NANOG 96 Talks are Streaming! + More!
by Nanog News 13 Feb '26

13 Feb '26

*** NANOG 96 Talks are Streaming!* ------------------------------------------------------------*N96 Talks Are Officially Live on YouTube! 🎥✨* NANOG 96 sessions are currently streaming! All talks will be uploaded by today at 6:30pm PST, but you can start watching now. Subscribe to the NANOG YouTube channel and keep the conversation going long after the conference. *WATCH NOW* (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO8DR5ZGla8i1P6NjMTMxvym0SWTtyn0G) *** Inside NANOG 96: Attendees Share What Made our Last Conference Unforgettable* ------------------------------------------------------------*Straight from your Socials, the NANOG Community Shares What Made N96 Worth It* 806 attendees gathered in San Francisco, Feb. 2–4 to exchange ideas and shape the future of the Internet. LinkedIn lit up with photos, takeaways, and thoughtful recaps from attendees. Here is a snapshot of what the NANOG community is still talking about. *READ NOW *(https://nanog.org/stories/inside-nanog-96-attendees-share-what-made-our-last-conference-unforgettable/) *** NANOG Welcomes 34 New Committee Appointees in 2026* ------------------------------------------------------------*Volunteer Leadership Continues to Power the Future of NANOG* Whether you enjoy the NANOG Conferences because of the program, the interactions, or the community you find, it's a committee of volunteers that worked to make it happen. Check out all of the committees and their members for 2026 below. *LEARN MORE *(https://nanog.org/about/who-we-are/committees/) *** Spotlight on Compudopt: Love for Our Communities in Action* ------------------------------------------------------------ This February, show love by connecting neighbors in need. Many families still lack the devices needed to access the networks you help build and maintain. Introduce Compudopt to your CSR team to power digital access. Email Carolyn.Fung(a)compudopt.org to explore the opportunities! *EMAIL NOW* (mailto:Carolyn.Fung@compudopt.org) *** A Little Love from NANOG ❤️* ------------------------------------------------------------ *NANOG has always been powered by community.* The hallway track debates. The late night troubleshooting. The quiet mentorship moments. The volunteers who raise their hands. The operators who show up, share, and build. Love looks a little different here. It looks like collaboration. It looks like knowledge freely exchanged. It looks like a room full of people who care deeply about making the Internet stronger. To every attendee, volunteer, speaker, and Newcomer finding your place in the community, thank you for being part of it. You make NANOG what it is. *** Stay Connected* ------------------------------------------------------------http://www.facebook.comhttp://www.instagram.com/nanog_org/http://www.linkedin.com/company/nanog/https://www.twitter.com/nanog/http://nanog.org

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2026 NANOG Committee Appointments
by Valerie Wittkop 11 Feb '26

11 Feb '26

NANOG Community, I am excited to announce that 34 NANOG members accepted appointments to a committee. So many highly-qualified volunteers from the NANOG membership were nominated for this year’s committee selection, and we personally thank each NANOG member who offered their time. 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. The volunteer-only committees drive many of the ideas for growth and development in the organization and community as a whole. Please join me in congratulating the appointed committee members: Audit Committee Barrie Cook, Lee Howard, and Adair Thaxton Community Engagement Committee Amanda Ferrer, Ann Roberts-Mulvey, and James Troutman Elections Committee Frank Basso, Greg Hankins, Courtney Hooglander, Chris Rogers, and Leif Sawyer Mentorship Committee Darrell Newcomb, Wendy Leedy, Justin Ryburn, Matthew Petach, Poojarani Chennai Natarajan, Keith Mitchell, Cat Gurinsky, and Amanda Ferrer Moderation Committee Bryan Fields Program Committee Nick Bogle, Kate Gerry, Lee Howard, Tom Kacprzynski, Steve Meuse, Yingzhen Qu, John Stitt, Stevan E. Plote, Michael T. Voity, Mark Prosser, Sergey Kolobov, and Scott Fisher Workshop Committee Clara Wade, Sandesh Kerehali S, and Venkatesh VLNP We are truly excited to see what develops for NANOG over the next year working with these volunteers. Please also join me in thanking and recognizing the many contributions of committee alumni who have termed out: Audit Committee Jason Bothe and Steve Plote Community Engagement Committee Jon Eikel, Moira Johnson, Toni Kalombo, Tina Morris, and Yingzhen Qu Moderation Committee Darren Kara, Jeremy Johns, and Tim Burke Program Committee Alex Latzko, Nagendra Nainar, Stevan Plote, and Michael Voity Volunteer participation from these members on NANOG committees developed new programs, brought new ideas and new methods into practice, and helped to evolve the NANOG organization. We would not be where we are without their time and contributions. We look forward to continuing working together to build the Internet of tomorrow, and hope to see you at a NANOG conference soon! Sincerely, Valerie Wittkop (On behalf of the NANOG Board of Directors)

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NANOG 96 - Where to Watch + Community Meeting, Pickleball + SF Fun Facts!
by Nanog News 30 Jan '26

30 Jan '26

*** NANOG 96 - Where to Watch* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Whether you’re Joining us in San Francisco or Tuning in from Anywhere in the World, N96 is Easy to Watch Live* *In-Person Attendees* You must be signed in to view the webcast. Consult the daily agenda to master the art of being in two places at once. *Virtual Attendees* Can’t make it to San Francisco? No problem. Registered virtual attendees can stream sessions live via the NANOG online platform, accessible through your NANOG account. Log in, grab your coffee, and join the conversation in real time. *Pro tip: *Live sessions mean live Q&A. Bring your questions. The Internet was built by people who asked good ones. *WHERE TO WATCH* (https://nanog.org/events/nanog-96/watch-n96-webcast/) *** Stay in the Know: Don't Miss the N96 Community Meeting!* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Join Us Monday at 2:45 pm in the Grand Ballroom* This is your opportunity to hear about what is happening within the NANOG organization and the various NANOG Committees. *** NANOG 96 is Active* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Stimulate Your Brain by Moving Your Body!* Get moving with NANOG next week during the conference! 🏃‍♂️🎾🧘‍♀️ *• Run Club: *6:45–7:45 am. Meet by the large sponsor banner in Grand Ballroom Foyer. Depending on how many show up, we might have a couple of groups at different paces and distances. Typically, we have one group aiming for 3 miles (5 km) in 30 mins. *• Pickleball: *7 am @ East Cut Crossing. Games will start at 7 am. Meet in the hotel lobby at 6:45 am, or at the courts at 7 am. *• Yoga:* 7:30–8:15 am (mats provided)! Meet in Pacific M on the Pacific Concourse Level of the Hyatt. *Specific meeting locations and details are located on the daily agenda.* *AGENDA* (https://nanog.org/events/nanog-96/agenda/) *** Fun Facts About San Francisco, Home of NANOG 96 Location!* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Attendee Icebreakers & Fun Facts About Our NANOG Host City* Here are some fun facts that may surprise even the most seasoned San Francisco visitor. Go ahead, introduce yourself to another NANOG attendee with a fun fact about the city. These tidbits of knowledge are much more intriguing than talking about the weather. *READ MORE* ( https://nanog.org/stories/nanog-96-san-francisco-fun-facts-about-our-next-n… ) *** Stay Connected* ------------------------------------------------------------ http://www.facebook.com http://www.instagram.com/nanog_org/ http://www.linkedin.com/company/nanog/ https://www.twitter.com/nanog/ http://nanog.org

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N96 is Only one Week Away-Attendees Dont Forget This
by Nanog Marketing 23 Jan '26

23 Jan '26

*** N96 Attendees: Don't Forget to Pre-Register for the Workshop!* ------------------------------------------------------- *-----"From Models to Operations: Understanding Autonomous Agents in Networking"* This hands-on workshop is limited to 50 attendees. Pre-registration is required. Once you are registered, please review the pre-requisite preparations page ( https://nanog.org/events/n96-models-to-operations-workshop/pre-requisites/) to ensure you ready to roll on February 3rd. MORE INFO (https://nanog.org/events/n96-models-to-operations-workshop/) https://nanog.org/events/nanog-96/socials/ *** Galentine’s, but Make It Technical* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Women in Tech will Kick Off N96 on Sunday, Feb 1 at 5 pm* Skip the awkward networking and scripted small talk. Join us for "Galentine’s Day," Women in Tech edition, where you can show some love to the women who keep the networks running. No corporate buzzwords. No posturing. Just smart women, real insight, and a little professional love, NANOG-style. 💘 📅 Sunday, Feb. 1 at 5 pm 📍 Seacliff Room, Hyatt San Francisco MORE INFO (https://nanog.org/events/nanog-96/socials/) *** SONiC-VPP and the Power of the Open Source, or…* ------------------------------------------------------------ *How 4,000 Contributors Built “The Inexpensive Glue” Holding Your Network Together* At NANOG, attendees get an inside look at the work shaping real-world networks. At our last conference, one standout example was SONiC-VPP. The session was led by Murali Venkat, a principal engineer at Cisco + Yue Gao (Fred), a software engineer on the project. Click below to learn more. Want to dig even deeper into SONiC-VPP and the work happening at scale? Act fast! NANOG 96 is a little over a week away! Registration is still open ( https://nanog.org/events/nanog-96/register/) for both in-person and virtual attendees. READ MORE ( https://nanog.org/stories/industry-news/sonic-vpp-and-the-power-of-the-open… ) * ** NANOG Socials: Don't Miss Where the Real Conversations Happen--------------------------*----------------------------- *-----Sync Your Calendars to Not Miss our Signature Social, Beer 'N Gear + More!* Some of the most valuable conversations at NANOG don’t happen on stage. They happen over a drink. In a corner of the room. Mid-sentence when someone says, “We ran into the same issue.” LEARN MORE (https://nanog.org/events/nanog-96/socials/) * ** Stay Connected---------------------* --------------------------------------- http://www.facebook.com http://www.instagram.com/nanog_org/ http://www.linkedin.com/company/nanog/ https://www.twitter.com/nanog/ http://nanog.org Elizabeth Drolet Multimedia Content Director eadrolet(a)nanog.org <lbrooks(a)nanog.org> | +1 866-902-1336 | www.nanog.org NANOG | 305 E. Eisenhower Pkwy, Suite 100 | Ann Arbor, MI 48108, USA ASN# 19230

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Agenda is Published! ** [Video] Experience a NANOG Conference + Q+A with Meta's Omar Baldonado
by Nanog News 16 Jan '26

16 Jan '26

*** NANOG 96 Agenda is Published!* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Sync Your Calendars Now and Never Miss a Talk!* The full NANOG 96 agenda is live. Explore speakers and session abstracts, then view, download, or sync it straight to your calendar. *LEARN MORE* (https://nanog.org/events/nanog-96/agenda/) *** [Video] Experience a NANOG Conference* ------------------------------------------------------------ *See What all the Fuss is About: Watch Highlights, Hear from Attendees + More* You might see yourself in this video! Watch moments from NANOG 95: the Women in Tech “Superstar” event, the NANOG Social at Six Flags Over Texas, and real hallway conversations. Hear it straight from attendees and see what sets NANOG apart. Feeling the FOMO? Register Now for N96! ( https://nanog.org/events/nanog-96/register/) Same unscripted conversations, real breakthroughs, and technical depth you can’t fake or sell. *Trying to explain NANOG to a friend?* Send them this video. ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xh9Vfdv7N7Q&list=PLO8DR5ZGla8hP_Yyt5cz9o7xP… ) *WATCH NOW* (https://nanog.org/stories/nanog-tv/nanog-95-recap/) *** Inside a N96 Keynote: Q+A with Meta's Omar Baldonado* ------------------------------------------------------------ *When AI Hits the Network: What Meta Learned the Hard Way* NANOG recently caught up with Baldonado for a closer look at his upcoming Keynote “AI Data Center Networking: Lessons from Meta’s Evolution.” Attendees can expect a candid look at Meta’s evolution, from early design assumptions that turned out to be the most wrong, to the cultural shifts required when “everything that isn't a GPU-local error appears to be a network error.” Check out the interview and then show up ready with your own questions. *LEARN MORE *( https://nanog.org/stories/articles/when-ai-hits-the-network-what-meta-learn… ) *** Don’t Miss the Community IXP BoF (Birds of a Feather) at N96!* ------------------------------------------------------------ If You Run a Community Internet Exchange Point (IXP) or Curious About Starting One —You Need to be Here! We’ll swap stories, share lessons learned, and talk about what’s working (and what we wish we’d known) in building successful IXPs. Commercial IXPs are welcome to join the BoF, but the focus will be on building up community-based IXPs. Have a great BoF idea for a future meeting? Submit it below. *SUBMIT NOW* (https://nanog.org/program/call-presentations/) *** Stay Connected* ------------------------------------------------------------ http://www.facebook.com http://www.instagram.com/nanog_org/ http://www.linkedin.com/company/nanog/ https://www.twitter.com/nanog/ http://nanog.org

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Standard Reg. Rates End Sunday! + Important Updates + New Workshop
by Nanog News 09 Jan '26

09 Jan '26

*** Registration is Open for N96 Workshop (Feb.3)* ------------------------------------------------------------ *"From Models to Operations: Understanding Autonomous Agents in Networking"* Limited to 50 attendees, this hands-on workshop requires pre-registration and completion of prerequisite preparations. The session cuts through the hype to explore how autonomous agents actually work, examining their architecture, strengths, and current limitations in network automation. *LEARN MORE* (https://nanog.org/events/n96-models-to-operations-workshop/) https://nanog.org/events/nanog-96/register/ *** Important N96 Updates* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Deadline approaching:* Standard registration rates will end Sunday, Jan. 11. *Change in Keynote speaker. *We have had a change in speaker for Monday's Keynote, "Beyond the Chip: The Unprecedented Infrastructure Demands of AI and HPC." Bill Conrades, VP of Engineering at AHEAD will be replacing Chris Stewart. *Hotel block is filling up fast. *We surpassed our allotment for Wednesday night and are working to add a few more rooms. For assistance, please contact nanog-support(a)nanog.org (mailto:nanog-support@nanog.org). *REGISTER NOW* (https://nanog.org/events/nanog-96/register/) https://nanog.org/outreach/get-involved/ *** Sign up to be a NANOG Ambassador* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Don’t just Attend NANOG, Represent it.* As a NANOG Ambassador, you’ll be a friendly, approachable resource for attendees, especially newcomers—helping answer questions and guiding them through the event experience. Sign up to be a N96 Ambassador at our upcoming conference! *LEARN MORE* (https://nanog.org/outreach/get-involved/) https://nanog.org/members/elections/committee-nominations/committee-nominat… *** Committee Nominations are Open!* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Participation is Important to the Continued Success of NANOG* We ask volunteers to serve on the following committees: Program, Audit, Community Engagement, Election, Hackathon, Moderation, Mentorship, + Workshop. *LEARN MORE* ( https://nanog.org/members/elections/committee-nominations/committee-nominat… ) *** Stay Connected* ------------------------------------------------------------ http://www.facebook.com http://www.instagram.com/nanog_org/ http://www.linkedin.com/company/nanog/ https://www.twitter.com/nanog/ http://nanog.org

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Meet our Second N96 Keynote + More!
by Nanog News 19 Dec '25

19 Dec '25

*** NANOG Announces Second Keynote with Omar Baldonado, Meta* ------------------------------------------------------------ *AI Data Center Networking: Lessons from Meta's Evolution* Meta has evolved its networking architectures to meet the growing demands of AI workloads. This Keynote explores the journey through successive AI network deployments, sharing lessons learned from production at scale. Attendees will gain insights into how AI frameworks, xPU behavior, and NIC capabilities influence network design, and how decisions at each layer impact the overall stack. The talk also covers practical experiences with network automation, infrastructure density, telemetry for AI workloads, and strategies for managing rapid technology transitions while keeping production stable. *REGISTER NOW* (https://nanog.org/events/nanog-96/register/) *** Last Call for Content for NANOG 96* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Transform Your BIG Idea into a NANOG Talk* N96 is accepting all topics but will focus on AI and Network Infrastructure. ***Deadline approaching: Please submit a presentation proposal including draft slides no later than Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. *MORE INFO* (https://nanog.org/program/call-presentations/) *** Video of the Year: Check out our Most Viewed Talk from 2025* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Tutorial: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Optical Networking – But Were Afraid to Ask w/ Richard Steenbergen, Petabit Scale* At nearly 24,000 views and counting 👀 Our most viewed NANOG talk of 2025 dives into optical networking fundamentals, fiber, optics, DWDM, dispersion, and myth-busting. Presented by Richard Steenbergen, Petabit Scale. If you touch fiber, this is required viewing. *WATCH NOW* (https://youtu.be/Y-MfLsnqluM?si=Aq9CIcrhFT0Rjs_b) *** Happy Holidays from NANOG! 🎄✨* ------------------------------------------------------------ May your latency be low, your uptime high, and your out-of-office respected. Thanks for making this community one of the best networks around. *** Stay Connected* ------------------------------------------------------------ http://www.facebook.com http://www.instagram.com/nanog_org/ http://www.linkedin.com/company/nanog/ https://www.twitter.com/nanog/ http://nanog.org

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The NANOG 96 CFP is open through 05-January-2026
by NANOG Program 18 Dec '25

18 Dec '25

NANOG Community at large, With the holidays coming, we know that submitting proposals won’t necessarily be at the top of your mind, so we wanted to send one more reminder before our collective brains check out for the rest of the year. We are accepting proposals through Monday, 05 January 2026, for in-person or live remote presentations at all sessions of NANOG 96 taking place in San Francisco, CA on 02-04 February 2026. Our spotlight topic for NANOG 96 is “AI and network infrastructure”, but we accept presentations on all relevant topics. The work you do and the ideas you have are interesting and important, and we’d love to hear more about it! Perhaps you’re having trouble figuring out what the NANOG audience would like to see. During every NANOG Conference, we ask everyone to answer the surveys and tell us what they want to hear about at a future conference. Some of the most recent answers are below. If you have a presentation on any of these general or specific topic areas, your community would love to hear from you! AI / Automation Topics - AI vs “traditional” datacenter networks - Automation approaches - Designing networks for AI traffic - Details on how to define and build AI agents - Network automation technologies - Early-career Professional Development topics - Basic hands-on tutorial track - More career development topics - Emerging technologies topics - More on net infra evolution and the drivers around it - New protocols, technologies, IETF work, etc. - Enterprise Networking Topics - Enterprises interacting with ISPs and the Internet - Overlays - Performance - Open source/freely available tools to move data quickly and efficiently - More information about how to measure and improve network performance from hosts. - Routing / BGP Topics - BGP Route Maps - Integrating IPv6 - Interplanetary networking - More on BGP in data centers like the "lightweight traffic engineering" talk - RPKI, Routing - Peering - Residential Broadband - Segment routing - Researcher / Student Topics - Opportunity for students to network - Researcher / operator BoF / forum - Security Topics - AI-driven botnets and residential proxies - DDoS mitigation topics - Security and IOT - Soft skills - Attracting software developers to network development/engineering - Career development - Computing and internet history - Intro to NANOG mailing list and other operational communities - Risk-based financial decision making - Transitioning from technical roles to management - Troubleshooting and best practices - Layer 2 ethernet best practices - Network architecture or on-prem troubleshooting - Provisioning, troubleshooting - Workshops and How-Tos - More in-depth how-tos / more in-depth seminars - Physical hands on labs - Other - Edge computing - Hardware topics such as ASIC or specific software oriented network engineering - How to start an ISP from scratch - More cloud network specific topics - Starlink - - Submit your 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: NANOG 96 Calendar of Events Date Event/Deadline December 15, 2025 Topics List Published <https://nanog.org/events/nanog-96/agenda/> January 05, 2026 DRAFT Presentation Slides Due January 12, 2026 Meeting Agenda Published January 26, 2026 FINAL Slides Due February 01, 2026 On-Site Lightning Talk Submissions Open If you have any questions, 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! Sincerely, Adair Thaxton Program Committee Chair Sent on behalf of the NANOG PC

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Q&A with Speakers of ‘Beyond the Chip’ Keynote on AI, HPC Infrastructure Needs + More!
by Nanog News 12 Dec '25

12 Dec '25

*** Q&A with Speakers of ‘Beyond the Chip’ Keynote on AI, HPC Infrastructure Needs* ------------------------------------------------------------ *NANOG Asks Speakers from AHEAD and NVIDIA About their Upcoming Talk* *AI is reshaping infrastructure faster than traditional data centers can keep up. *N96 (Feb. 2-4. 2026) will examine this shift head-on, with experts offering a practical look at what it now takes to support large-scale compute.The much anticipated Keynote entitled, “Beyond the Chip: The Unprecedented Infrastructure Demands of AI and HPC,” is sure to inspire questions and even better answers. Speakers include Chris Stewart, specialist solutions engineer at AHEAD; Chris Tucker, EVP of Foundry at AHEAD; and David Iles, senior director at NVIDIA. Get an in-depth preview + prepare your questions at our next conference, NANOG 96! READ MORE ( https://nanog.org/stories/articles/nanog-96-opens-with-beyond-the-chip-keyn… ) *** Sign Up for the N96 Peering Forum* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Grow Your Network, Knowledge, and Connections* N96 Peering Coordination Forum applications are open until Jan. 16 or until 20 applications are received! MORE INFO (https://nanog.org/events/nanog-96/peering/) *** Become a Mentor or Receive Mentorship at NANOG* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Improve Your Networth With the NANOG Network* *At NANOG, mentorship happens naturally: in hallway conversations, during lightning talks, over coffee breaks, and through our formal Mentorship Program.* Whether you’re new to networking or leveling up into leadership, you’ll find someone who’s walked a similar path and is eager to help you navigate yours. If you’re looking for guidance invested in your growth, or would like to share your expertise and insight, join the NANOG Mentorship Program. LEARN MORE (https://nanog.org/outreach/nanog-mentorship-program/) *** Stay Connected* ------------------------------------------------------------ http://www.facebook.com http://www.instagram.com/nanog_org/ http://www.linkedin.com/company/nanog/ https://www.twitter.com/nanog/ http://nanog.org

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