Dear First Time Attendee,

Welcome to NANOG 95, we are excited to have you join us for your very first NANOG conference! Below is information we hope you will find helpful as you prepare for the conference.

Location

The conference will be held at the Loews Arlington Hotel in Arlington, Texas. Be sure to check out the agenda for the most up to date sessions and activities.

Monday: Newcomers Orientation

If you are attending in person, please join us for:

Breakfast at 8:00 AM: Honor Ballroom C

Orientation at 9:00 AM: Honor Ballroom AB

This session is designed especially for you. You will have a chance 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

Get a Head Start: Watch the Welcome Video

To help you prepare, we have put together a short Welcome Video that provides you with an overview of what to expect at the conference.

Need Help?

We’re here for you. Before and during the conference, here is how to get support:

Request a mentor: Mentor Form
Find Ambassadors: Look for purple lanyards + badges
Visit the NANOG Help Desk: Staffed by members of the Mentorship and Community Engagement Committees and they’re ready to help.

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.

General Support	nanog-support@nanog.org
Member Support	member-support@nanog.org
Sponsor Support	sponsor-support@nanog.org
Mentorship Committee	mentorship-committee@nanog.org
Community Engagement Committee	community-engagement@nanog.org
Hackathon Committee	hackathon-support@nanog.org
Program Committee	nanogpc@nanog.org

We look forward to meeting you in Arlington. Safe travels, and don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions before the event.

Warm regards,

The NANOG Mentorship Committee