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 98, taking place in Miami, FL on 19-21 October 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 98 focusing on Global Connectivity. Potential global connectivity topics may include emerging technologies, infrastructure, challenges, case-studies, and best practices. 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: - Global Connectivity - Global Networks (IP WANs, Global WANs, Public/Private Hybrid WANs); Submarine Cables & International connectivity. - Enterprise/Access Networking - An enterprise or access 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, supply chain - 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, ASPA - 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 98, 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, 21 September 2026 to be considered for NANOG 98. 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 (PC 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 PC Tool prior to the deadline for draft slide submission. The PC Tool will not accept new submissions for NANOG 98 after this deadline. - 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. (Slide templates are available on our Tools + Tips <https://nanog.org/program/tools-tips/> webpage under the heading NANOG Presentation Template.) - 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 (21 September 2026). - The PC will evaluate submissions to determine presentations for the agenda (to be posted on 28 September 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 (12 October 2026 for in person + live remote presentations) - submissions will NOT be accepted through the PC Tool after this date. - Lightning talk submissions open for in-person attendees on 18 October 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@nanog.org), and a representative will respond to you in a timely manner. Otherwise, submit your talk, tutorial, track, or panel proposal to the PC Tool at your earliest convenience. We look forward to reviewing your submission! NANOG 97 Calendar of Events Date Event/Deadline TODAY! CFP Reminder Announcement July 13, 2026 Call for Content Reminder #2 September 14, 2026 Topics List Published September 21, 2026 Submission Deadline and DRAFT Presentation Slides Due. No new submissions for NANOG98 after this date September 28, 2026 Meeting Agenda Published October 12, 2026 FINAL Slides Due - PC Tool closes to new uploads after this date October 18, 2026 On-Site Lightning Talk Submissions Open Final slides for accepted presentations must be submitted by Monday, 12 October 2026. Materials received after that date but prior to 16 October might be accepted based on Shepherd availability but are not guaranteed, and must be sent to your assigned PC Shepherd as you will NOT be able to submit them via the PC Tool. No materials will be accepted after 12 October. We look forward to seeing you in October! Sincerely, Adair Thaxton Program Committee Chair Sent on behalf of the NANOG PC