CHI-NOG 12 - Chicago Network Operators Group May 15, 2025 | 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 twelfth annual conference on May 15, 2025, in downtown Chicago. For detailed information, visit the event page at http://chinog.org/chi-nog-12/. Call for Presentations The CHI-NOG Program Committee invites proposals for presentations on cutting-edge networking technologies, focusing on the following topics: -Interconnection, Peering, IXPs -Network Automation and Programmability -Internet Backbone Operations -Low-Latency/Financial Networks -AI Network Infrastructure & AI Ops -Introduction to AI Technologies -Datacenter Infrastructure -Datacenter Network Fabrics -Network Traffic Engineering and Network Planning -Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) -Internet Routing Security (RPKI) -Network Security & Zero Trust Networking -Broadband and Transport Technologies -Optical Networking -Mobile Networks -Research on Internet Operations and Deployment -Network Monitoring and Observability -Advanced BGP/MPLS Technologies -Midwest/Chicago Infrastructure Development -Tutorials on Networking Technologies -Career Advancements in Networking 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 avoid marketing or commercial product promotion. Key Dates Abstract Submission Deadline: March 31, 2025 Selection Notification: April 4, 2025 Full Presentation Submission: April 30, 2025 Conference Date: May 15, 2025 How to Submit Submit your abstract proposal using the submission form at http://chinog.org/chi-nog-12/abstract-submission/. All accepted speakers will receive complimentary tickets to the conference and an exclusive chinog hoodie. For examples of past presentations, visit the archives at https://www.youtube.com/user/chicagonog/videos . The CHI-NOG Program Committee looks forward to receiving your submissions and seeing you at the event! Thank you, Tom Kacprzynski