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 96, taking place in San Francisco, CA on 02-04 February 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://www.nanog.org/program/call-presentations/.
Requested Topics:
We are aiming to spotlight presentations throughout NANOG 96 focusing on AI + Network Infrastructure. Topics can range from practical applications in daily troubleshooting to strategic discussions on future network architecture. Potential artificial intelligence topics may include deploying and scaling your network, adding machine learning to support services (like DNS, monitoring, et al.), and innovations in power and cooling needs.
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:
Network Automation - designing networks for AI traffic, different approaches for different objectives, recruiting in an AI world, benefits and drawbacks for 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 for an extensive listing of requested topics
We are looking to schedule 1,600 minutes of content between General Session and Breakout Rooms for NANOG 96, and have confirmed 150 minutes to date - so don’t wait! Presentation abstracts are welcomed now and draft slides should be submitted no later than Monday, 05 January 2026 to be considered for NANOG 96.
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/
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Select the type of talk you propose to present, and complete the form
Timeline for submission and proposal review:
Submitter enters abstract (and draft slides if possible) in the Program Committee Tool prior to the deadline for slide submission.
PC performs initial review and assigns a “shepherd” to help develop the submission — typically within 2 weeks.
Submitter develops draft slides of talk, if not already submitted with the initial proposal. Please submit initial draft slides early — the PC does not evaluate submissions until draft slides are available for review. NANOG Staff is available to assist with slide templates upon request from the submitter.
Panel and Track submissions should provide a topic list and intended/confirmed participants in the abstract.
PC reviews the slides and continues to work with Submitter as needed to develop the topic and content.
FINAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE Draft presentation slides should be submitted prior to the published deadline for slides (05 January 2026).
PC evaluates submissions to determine presentations for the agenda (posted on 12 January 2026).
Submitters notified.
Agenda assembled and posted.
Final presentation slides must be submitted prior to the published deadline for slides (26 January 2026 for in person + live remote presentations).
If you think you have an interesting topic but want feedback or suggestions for developing an idea into a presentation, please email the PC (nanogpc@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!
Final slides for accepted presentations must be submitted by Monday, 26 January 2026. Materials received after that date, and prior to 30 January may be accepted based on Shepherd availability, but is not guaranteed. Materials received after 30 January will not be accepted.
We look forward to seeing you in February!
Sincerely,
Adair Thaxton
Program Committee Chair
Sent on behalf of the NANOG PC