Just a quick reminder that the CHI-NOG 13 call for presentations closes on Monday, April 6th. We are looking for presentation abstract submissions. CHI-NOG 13 is May 27-28, 2026 in Chicago. If you've been sitting on a talk idea, now is the time :) Submit here: https://chinog.org/chi-nog-13/abstract-submission Thanks, Tom Kacprzynski CHI-NOG PC Chair On Tue, Mar 10, 2026 at 4:02 PM Tom Kacprzynski <tom.kac@gmail.com> wrote:
CHI-NOG 13 – Chicago Network Operators Group May 28, 2026 | Chicago, IL
The Chicago Network Operators Group (CHI-NOG) is a vendor-neutral organization dedicated to fostering a regional community of network professionals. Our mission is to share insights into the latest technology trends, encourage collaboration, and provide valuable networking opportunities.
We are excited to announce that CHI-NOG will host its thirteenth annual conference on May 28, 2026, in downtown Chicago. For detailed information, visit the event page: https://chinog.org/chi-nog-13/ ------------------------------
*CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS*
The CHI-NOG Program Committee invites proposals for presentations on cutting-edge networking technologies, including (but not limited to) the following topics. *Abstract Submission Deadline: April 6, 2026*
Service Provider Networks
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Internet Backbone Operations -
Broadband and Transport Technologies -
Optical Networking -
Mobile Networks -
Midwest / Chicago Infrastructure Development -
Network Traffic Engineering and Network Planning -
Advanced BGP/MPLS Technologies -
SRv6 and MPLS Segment Routing -
Research on Internet Operations and Deployment
Enterprise Networking
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Enterprise architecture -
SD-WAN -
OT Networking -
Corporate network operations -
Low-latency / Financial Networks
Datacenter Infrastructure
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Datacenter Infrastructure -
Datacenter Network Fabrics -
High-performance computing networks -
AI cluster networking
Peering & Interconnection
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Interconnection and Peering -
Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) -
Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)
AI Networking
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AI Network Infrastructure -
AI Ops -
Introduction to AI Technologies -
Networking for AI workloads
Security
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Network Security -
Zero Trust Networking -
Internet Routing Security (RPKI) -
DNSSEC
Automation
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Network Automation and Programmability -
Infrastructure as Code -
Automation frameworks and tooling
Observability
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Network Monitoring -
Network Observability -
Telemetry and analytics -
Troubleshooting large-scale networks
Career
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Career advancement in networking -
Leadership and professional development
Other
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Topics that do not fit into the categories above
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PRESENTATION GUIDELINES
Session Duration Standard presentations are 30 minutes, including Q&A. Extended sessions (up to 60 minutes) may be considered upon request.
Content Focus Presentations should emphasize original technical insights and real-world operational experience. Marketing or commercial product promotion is discouraged.
*KEY DATES*
Call for Presentations: March 9, 2026 Abstract Submission Deadline: April 6, 2026 Selection Notification: April 15, 2026 Full Presentation Submission: May 15, 2026 Conference Date: May 28, 2026 ------------------------------
*HOW TO SUBMIT*
Submit your abstract proposal using the submission form: https://chinog.org/chi-nog-13/abstract-submission/
All accepted speakers will receive complimentary tickets to the conference and an exclusive hoodie.
For examples of past presentations, visit: https://www.youtube.com/user/chicagonog/videos
The CHI-NOG Program Committee looks forward to receiving your submissions and seeing you at the event.
Tom Kacprzynski CHI-NOG Program Committee Chair