Dear NANOG newcomer,
Welcome to NANOG 77! The conference is hosted by Extreme Networks, and will
take place at the JW Marriott Austin. We’re expecting strong attendance
with 1,022 individuals registered, and you’re one of the 259 attendees to
indicate they’re attending a NANOG conference for the first time. We’re
happy to have you join us!
We hope the following information will help you get the most out of your
NANOG 77 experience! You were also sent an Attendee Welcome message. If you
did not receive that message, let us know by emailing
nanog-support(a)nanog.org, and we’ll forward you a copy.
Monday Newcomers Lunch
The Newcomers Lunch, sponsored by Amazon Web Services, will be held at
12:00 pm in JW Grand Salon 1-2 on Monday, October 28. This lunch is held
especially for our newcomers to meet veteran NANOG colleagues, and to
become more familiar with NANOG meetings and traditions — we encourage you
to attend!
Each lunch table will be hosted by a NANOG mentor(s) who will provide an
overview of a typical NANOG meeting. The lunch will provide newcomers an
opportunity to discuss NANOG, network with NANOG leadership past and
present, and with each other. Simply stated, it is a time for NANOG
networking, and finding answers to any questions you may have.
This event is by invitation only; you should receive a calendar invite from
events(a)nanog.org shortly. If you do not have the invitation by Sunday,
October 27, please let us know by emailing nanog-support(a)nanog.org.
NANOG membership
NANOG membership <https://www.nanog.org/membership> is optional, however we
encourage you to consider joining your colleagues
<https://profile.nanog.org/public/members>. As a member, you will receive:
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Discounted meeting registration
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Workshops and photo sessions
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The ability to vote and set the direction of NANOG during elections
Questions
Any of the NANOG Staff will be glad to help you at any time. Please check
with us at the registration desk, or email us at nanog-support(a)nanog.org.
Staff are also easily identifiable by their NANOG 77 badges.
If you have questions regarding NANOG membership
<https://nanog.org/membership>, or need assistance, please contact
member-support(a)nanog.org. If you become a NANOG member during the
conference, be sure to stop by registration and pick up your premium drink
tickets for the Tuesday night Beer ‘N Gear. Also as NANOG members, you can
sign-up for an individual photo session with the NANOG Photographer for
professional headshots.
If you have questions regarding sponsorship opportunities
<https://nanog.org/sponsors/opportunities>, or need assistance, please
contact sponsor-support(a)nanog.org. We extend a special thank you to the NANOG
77 Sponsors <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog-77/our-sponsors/>.
NANOG 77 surveys
Daily survey giveaways will be drawn each day. Complete the daily survey
each day to enter the drawing for a Tumi Laptop Backpack, Robotic Vacuum
Cleaner or Bose wireless headphones.
Best wishes for safe travel to NANOG 77, and we’ll see you in Austin!
Sincerely,
NANOG Staff
