Dear First Time Attendee,
Welcome to NANOG 97, we are excited to have you join us for your first NANOG conference. Below are a few details to help you prepare and make the most of your experience.
Conference Hotel + Travel
Venue: Hyatt Regency Bellevue
Address: 900 Bellevue Way NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
Please be sure to review the NANOG 97 agenda for the most up to date sessions and activities. Travel can be hard on our bodies so if you’d like to stay active be sure to check out the NANOG Active events: Pickleball, Run Club or Yoga every morning before the program starts. (details on the agenda pages)
Monday Sessions
If you are attending in person, please join us for the following activities:
Newcomers Orientation
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Grand Ballroom H-K
The orientation is designed to:
Learn how to get the most out of your NANOG experience
Meet fellow newcomers
Connect with NANOG staff, board members, ambassadors and committee members
Community Connect Lunch
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Regency Ballroom
Get a Head Start: Watch the Welcome Video
To help you prepare, we have put together a short welcome video that provides an overview of what to expect at the conference.
Need Help?
We’re here for you before and during the conference. Here are a few resources available to you:
Mentorship: Mentor/Mentee Form
NANOG Ambassadors: Look for purple lanyards + badges
Committees Help Desk: Staffed by NANOG Committee members
Registration Help Desk: Registration, badges, general information
Stay Connected on Discord
Join the conversation before, during and after the conference on the NANOG Discord server: https://discord.nanog.org . Once onsite, check out the conference chat to connect with other attendees, ask questions or make plans to meet up.
Contact us Anytime
We look forward to meeting you in Bellevue. Safe travels, and don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions before the event.
Warm regards,
The NANOG Mentorship Committee