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 <https://nanog.org/events/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 <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Loy2BPobzRWHXIIDq5O6u2UH9cgQ7bT8/view?usp=drive_link> 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 <https://nanog.org/outreach/mentee-application-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 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 Bellevue. Safe travels, and don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions before the event. Warm regards, The NANOG Mentorship Committee