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Team Up with Meta Engineers for N94 Hackathon! N94 Speaker Highlight, Channel Your Inner Camper + More!
by Nanog News 08 May '25

08 May '25

*** Team Up with Meta Engineers for N94 Hackathon!* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Ready to Build, Break, + Brainstorm with the Best?* Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned hacker, come collaborate on real-world networking problems, sharpen your skills, and connect with the community. June 8-11 | In-person only. *Please note that you MUST be registered for N94 to register/attend the Hackathon.* *LEARN MORE* (https://nanog.org/events/nanog-94-hackathon/) *** NANOG 94 Speaker Highlight* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Q&A: Kang Xi of Meta on Automating Network Provisioning at Scale* In his upcoming talk, “Automate to Dominate: Supercharge Network Provisioning at Meta,” Kang will reveal how Meta is transforming network provisioning through automation, at a scale few others operate. We connected with Kang to dig into the technical strategy, the lessons learned, and the human perspective behind building and operating one of the world’s most complex networks. READ NOW (https://nanog.org/stories/articles/nanog-94-speaker-highlight/) *** Channel Your Inner Camper at our Next Women in Tech Mixer!* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Join Us the Sunday BEFORE N94 in Denver (June 9-11)* We're bringing back summer camp, at CAMP NANOGWIT with nostalgic fun: arts & crafts, storytelling, + trailblazing connections. Kick off NANOG 94 with joy, creativity, and community. Don't miss it! *LEARN MORE* (https://nanog.org/events/nanog-94/socials/) https://nanog.org/events/nanog-94/ *** N94 Hotel Block is SOLD OUT!* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Still Need a Place to Stay? No Worries, We've Got You Covered!* Overflow accommodations are now available. Check out "venue info" on the N94 homepage. *VIEW NOW* (https://nanog.org/events/nanog-94/) *** Don’t let this Opportunity Sprint Past you!* ------------------------------------------------------------ The race is on to secure your spot as a NANOG sponsor—where your brand meets the brightest minds in networking. With visibility in front of top engineers + innovators, this is your moment to lead the pack. 📣 Sponsorships are limited and going fast. 📍 Act now to lock in for NANOG 94 + beyond. Contact Shawn Winstead—swinstead(a)nanog.org for more info. *** 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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Connect with Peering Community at our Next Conference + More!
by Nanog News 01 May '25

01 May '25

*** Connect with Peering Community at our Next Conference* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Register Now for the N94 Peering Forum* Applications will remain open until 20 applications are received or May 19, whichever is first. LEARN MORE (https://nanog.org/events/nanog-94/peering/) *** Take Advantage of our Upcoming IPv6 Clinic!* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Join Us for NANOG 94 in Denver (June 9-11)* We’re excited about the return of the IPv6 Clinic at NANOG 94, featuring AWS experts who will lead technical presentations, a hands-on workshop, and an interactive whiteboarding session. Registration is required, but free for those who are registered for NANOG 94. REGISTER NOW (https://nanog.org/events/n94-ipv6-clinic/) *** Sponsorships Still Available for N94!* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Invest in the Community We Have Built* Sponsorships are still available for Network Lounge, NANOG Showcase, + Beer N' Gear! Contact Shawn Winstead—swinstead(a)nanog.org for more info. *** 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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Join us for NANOG 94 in Denver
by De' Harvey 24 Apr '25

24 Apr '25

Hello NANOG Friends, I want to personally let you know that our next conference is right around the corner! We’ll be gathering in Denver June 9-11 at the Sheraton Denver Downtown and we really hope to see you there. We are putting together a great event focused on connection, learning, and collaboration and Denver is the place for all of it. A few quick notes to keep in mind as you make your plans: - Save $100 by registering before May 11. After that, prices go up. - If you need a hotel room, be sure to do it early. Our room block closes May 15. - Can’t make it in person? No worries, virtual registration will open May 12 so you can still be part of the experience online. - We will share the full agenda on May 19, stay tuned! Here’s the registration link: https://www.nanog.org/events/nanog-94/registration/ In person Registration Start Date End Date Member NonMember Student Standard Mar 24 May 11 $925 $950 $100 Late May 12 June 7 $1025 $1050 $100 Onsite June 8 June 11 $1,225 $1,250 $100 Whether in person or online, I can't wait for you to join us. Warmly, De’ Director of Meetings, NANOG

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NANOG Members: We Want to Hear from YOU! + More!
by Nanog News 24 Apr '25

24 Apr '25

*** NANOG Members: We Want to Hear from YOU!* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Please Take Our Emailed Survey* The NANOG Elections Committee sent members an email with a survey link on Monday, asking for feedback regarding voter turnout. Please check your inbox or peek in that SPAM folder in case it was caught by a filter. *** Reminder! Call for Presentations Deadline Approaching* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Submit Your Talk Proposal by Monday, Apr. 28* Got something to share? You still have time to present at NANOG. Connect directly with your peers and contribute to the conversations driving our industry forward. *LEARN MORE * </>(https://nanog.org/program/call-presentations/) *** Register Now for N94 and Save on Fees!* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Join Us for NANOG 94 in Denver (June 9-11)* Only two weeks remain to take advantage of the current registration rate — register today and save $100. *REGISTER NOW* (https://nanog.org/events/nanog-94/register/) *** Video of the Week* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Streaming with Open Caching on the ISP Edge w/ Jeff Budney —Verizon* With over 2,000 views and counting, don’t miss Budney’s deep dive into streaming industry trends, Verizon’s approach to handling traffic, and how Open Caching is transforming video performance. From buffering to start failures, see the real-world results of a nationwide deployment in this insightful talk. *WATCH NOW* (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OAa0s-FDeY) *** 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 94 CFP is open through 28-April-2025
by NANOG Program 21 Apr '25

21 Apr '25

NANOG Community at large, The NANOG Program Committee (PC) would like to remind you that we are accepting proposals through Monday, 28 April 2025, for in-person or live remote presentations at all sessions of NANOG 94, taking place in Denver, CO on 09-11 June 2025. Sometimes, we deal with our own projects so regularly that they no longer seem cool or interesting to us - but they are to other people! Sometimes you want to present, but don’t know what other people want to learn about. 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! Hardware - More hardware talks - Would like to see a talk on different ASIC chip families, like a showdown of different generations. (capabilities, pros/cons) - Softer skills - Professional and career development, especially Kam Agahian and Matt Ringel - Risk-based financial decision making - Conversation on transitioning from a purely operations role to operations and management - Computing and internet history - Keynote or special speaker that isn't even IT related, someone that is a bit famous - AI - Using AI Platforms - More network automation, to attract software developers that also work in networks. Discuss databases, APIs, Linux systems administration as vendor network operating systems are based on Linux. - Details on how to define and build AI agents - More inclusion of Network Automation platforms and open-source. - Network automation with programming languages, databases, APIs, Linux, Docker/Kubernetes, and more. - Continue w AI, automation and interplanetary networking, please. - A presentation on how to use any one of the [automation] tools - Routing - Residential Broadband - Integrating IPv6 - MP-BGP EVPN/ISIS MPLS Segment Routing (ISP focused) - Performance - Open source/freely available tools are out there that don't suck for moving data quickly and efficiently (editor’s note: there was grumbling about globus being expensive) - More information about how to measure and improve network performance from hosts. 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 94 Calendar of Events Date Event/Deadline *Apr 28, 2025* *DRAFT Presentation Slides Due* May 19, 2025 Meeting Agenda Published Jun 2, 2025 FINAL Slides Due 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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Join the NANOG Discord Channel! + More
by Nanog News 17 Apr '25

17 Apr '25

*** Keep the Conversations Going on the NANOG Discord Channel!* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Have you Joined the NANOG Discord yet?* Keep the conversations going between the in-person meetups, where you will find groups of channels related to the conferences, NANOG committees, technology, and official + unofficial affinity groups. *SEE MORE* <https://discord.nanog.org.> (http:// https://discord.nanog.org.) *** Reminder! Call for Presentations Deadline Approaching* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Submit Your Talk Proposal by Monday, Apr. 28* *Got something to share? *You still have time to present at NANOG. Connect directly with your peers and contribute to the conversations driving our industry forward. *LEARN MORE* <https://nanog.org/program/call-presentations/> ( https://nanog.org/program/call-presentations/) *** Find a Mentor or Receive Mentorship* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Join the NANOG Mentorship Program* Open the door to guiding or becoming the next generation of tech leaders. *MORE INFO * <https://nanog.org/outreach/nanog-mentorship-program/>( https://nanog.org/outreach/nanog-mentorship-program/) *** Video of the Week* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Keynote: "Networking for AI" with Sharada Yeluri* In one of our most viewed videos from N93, Yeluri explores what AI networking truly entails—from the critical role of networks in training AI clusters to how AI models are partitioned and how GPU traffic patterns emerge. *WATCH NOW* <https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=wWmlg-Ob8pQNn2jS&v=Rd1tzO8U8to&feature=you…> *** Happy Easter from all of us at NANOG!* ------------------------------------------------------------ Wishing peace, renewal, and connection —whether you're spending time with loved ones, recharging, or diving into a passion project. Here's to brighter days and stronger networks ahead. *** 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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** NANOG 94 Sneak Peek! A (Tech) Road Less Traveled + MORE!
by Nanog News 10 Apr '25

10 Apr '25

*** NANOG 94 Sneak Peek!* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Coming Soon to the NANOG 94 Stage…* *Take a look at what’s in store for NANOG 94 — happening June 9–11 in Denver, CO!* *Upcoming Talks Include:* + DDOS Mitigation Fundamentals + The Comfortable Complexity of Overlays + PON in the Datacenter: Hyperscale for Management and Console + MORE! *New talks are being added every week, and we will publish the full agenda in mid-May.* *SEE MORE* <https://nanog.org/events/nanog-94/> ( https://nanog.org/events/nanog-94/) *** How Curiosity, Grit and Guts Built a Career in the Core of the Internet* ------------------------------------------------------------ *A (Tech) Road Less Traveled: Limor Jones Shares Her Story* "I may not know the answer now, but I’ll figure it out." That mindset has fueled Limor Jones' journey to Senior Network Engineer at Spark Wholesale Tribe. From configuring Nortel switches in the early days of the public Internet to spearheading backbone replacements, Limor's story reflects the self-taught spirit many in the NANOG community know well. *READ MORE* <https://nanog.org/stories/from-office-assistant-to-senior-network-engineer/> (https://nanog.org/stories/from-office-assistant-to-senior-network-engineer/ ) *** Don't Miss out on the N94 IPv6 Clinic!* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Taking Place June 11th at Sheraton Denver Downtown* In celebration of World IPv6 Day, we’re excited about the return of the IPv6 Clinic at NANOG 94, featuring AWS experts who will lead technical presentations, a hands-on workshop, and an interactive whiteboarding session. *Registration is required, but free for those who are registered for NANOG 94.* *MORE INFO* <https://nanog.org/events/n94-ipv6-clinic/>( https://nanog.org/events/n94-ipv6-clinic/) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqDu0P82yjw *** Video of the Week: Panel — Network Automation Showdown* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Cat Gurinsky’s "Network Automation Showdowns" Series Returned at N93!* This time, they dove into a hot topic for every automation-minded engineer: Network Source of Truth (NSoT) Showdown Watch as they compare three leading open-source NSoT tools: NetBox, Nautobot, and the new kid on the block, Infrahub. Panelists: Shannon Byrnes, Barrie Cook, Michael Costello, Jason Edelman, Damien Garros *WATCH NOW* <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqDu0P82yjw>( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqDu0P82yjw) *** Become our NANOG Social Co-Host* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Co-Host our Next Conference's Social Event* The popular NANOG Social is where food, networking, and entertainment set the stage for three hours of branding and networking with our attendees. We do all the planning, and you get all the credit! *Contact Shawn Winstead *at swinstead(a)nanog.org (mailto:swinstead@nanog.org) for more details. *** 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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N94 Hotel Block is Now Open! + Watch a "Most Viewed" N93 Talk
by Nanog News 03 Apr '25

03 Apr '25

*** N94 Hotel Block is Now Open!* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Standard Registration Rates will Continue through 11 May* Join us for NANOG 94 in Denver, CO, at the Sheraton Denver Downtown. The hotel block is now open, make your online reservations today. *LEARN MORE* <https://nanog.org/events/nanog-94/venue/>( https://nanog.org/events/nanog-94/venue/) *** Video of the Week!* ------------------------------------------------------------ *"Now You Can Too! Design-Driven Automation" w/ Wim Van Deun, Opsmill* In one of our most viewed videos from NANOG 93, Deun introduces Infrahub, a new open-source platform that enables infrastructure teams to build design-driven automation workflows. His presentation highlights how Infrahub integrates architecture and design into network automation, combining infrastructure strengths such as code and data management. *WATCH NOW* <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXkDzQnRHd0&list=PLO8DR5ZGla8jiR9Jcl6CfeCti…> ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXkDzQnRHd0&list=PLO8DR5ZGla8jiR9Jcl6CfeCti… ) *** Network Lounge Sponsorship Available!* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Network Lounge Sponsorship Provides 24-Hour Brand Exposure* The Network Lounge Sponsorship provides 24-hour brand exposure in the open seating area—one of the busiest and most visited spaces at NANOG conferences. EMAIL SHAWN (mailto:SWinstead@nanog.org) *** 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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** Reminder! NANOG 94 Call for Presentations + More
by Nanog News 27 Mar '25

27 Mar '25

*** Reminder! NANOG 94 Call for Presentations* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Transform Your Research, Ideas, and Best Practices into a NANOG Talk* NANOG 94 will spotlight Data Center Operations, but we encourage proposals on any relevant topic. To be considered, please submit your presentation proposal—along with draft slides—by Monday, April 28. *MORE INFO <https://nanog.org/program/call-presentations/> *( https://nanog.org/program/call-presentations/) *** NANOG 94 Beer ‘N Gear Sponsorships Available!* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Elevate Your Brand at NANOG’s Signature Event* Beer 'N Gear offers a trade show experience in a social setting. Reserve your table today + connect with fellow conference attendees in a meaningful way. *Contact Shawn Winstead swinstead(a)nanog.org <swinstead(a)nanog.org> for more details.* *** Video of the Week!* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Datacenter Optics: Demand Explosion + Tech Acceleration Beyond 400G w/ Scott Wilkinson - Cignal AI* Driven largely by the surge in AI applications, demand for datacenter optics has skyrocketed, with 400GbE shipments exceeding 3 million per quarter, 800GbE rapidly rising, and 1.6TbE on the horizon as infrastructure catches up—meanwhile, inter-datacenter optics are gaining traction due to space and power constraints. *WATCH NOW <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gW01quQD-YY> *( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gW01quQD-YY) *** 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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Discover Our Next Meeting Location: Denver! + More
by Nanog News 20 Mar '25

20 Mar '25

*** Discover Our Next Meeting Location!* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Fun Facts about Your NANOG 94 Destination* Denver, often hailed as "America's next great tech hub," is now home to more than 110,000 tech professionals and 1,500 startups, cementing its status as a key player in the industry. The city now ranks eighth overall—a two-spot jump as tech hiring in North America slowed, even as artificial intelligence specialties experienced robust growth. * READ MORE* <https://nanog.org/stories/articles/discover-nanogs-next-meeting-location-de…> ( https://nanog.org/stories/articles/discover-nanogs-next-meeting-location-de… ) *** NANOG Community Bulletin Board* ------------------------------------------------------------ *PSA: PeeringDB Has Strengthen Account Security* Starting this year, PeeringDB now mandates two-factor authentication for all logins. This means you must add at least one additional factor—whether it be TOTP, U2F, or Passkeys. Additionally, all authenticated API queries and updates are required to switch to using API Keys, although anonymous queries will still be supported. *** NANOG Showcase Sponsorships are Available!* ------------------------------------------------------------ Reserve your table at the NANOG Showcase—the ultimate booth experience at NANOG! Elevate your brand and connect with fellow conference attendees. *Contact Shawn Winstead swinstead(a)nanog.org <swinstead(a)nanog.org> (mailto:swinstead@nanog.org <swinstead(a)nanog.org>) for more info.* *** Video of the Week!* ------------------------------------------------------------ *Interplanetary Internet: Where No DNS Query Has Gone Before...w/ Scott Johnson - Spacely Packets, LLC* In one of our most viewed N93 Talks, Scott outlines an architecture designed to extend terrestrial Internet connectivity to extraterrestrial bodies within the Solar System by leveraging the Bundle Protocol's store-and-forward mechanism. While also addressing long DNS lookup latencies through the use of off-world root servers, stub domains, and a new IPN RRType. *WATCH NOW* <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4tmj206oHs&list=PLO8DR5ZGla8jiR9Jcl6CfeCti…> ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4tmj206oHs&list=PLO8DR5ZGla8jiR9Jcl6CfeCti… ) *** 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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