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