Dear First Time Attendee, Welcome to NANOG 94, we are excited to have you join us for your first NANOG conference! The event will be held at the Sheraton Downtown, in Denver, Colorado, and we are here to ensure your experience is both valuable and enjoyable. Monday: Newcomers Orientation If you are attending in person, please join us for breakfast: Breakfast: starts at 8:00 AM in Plaza Ballroom DE Orientation Presentation: Begins at 9:00 AM in Plaza Ballroom F This session is designed to help first time attendees get the most out of NANOG, meet others new to the community, and ask any questions you may have. You’re welcome to bring breakfast into the Newcomers Orientation if that helps you fit more networking into your schedule. Get a Head Start: Watch the Welcome Video We have put together a short NANOG Welcome Video <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Loy2BPobzRWHXIIDq5O6u2UH9cgQ7bT8/view?usp=drive_link> that introduces what to expect at the conference. Please note that some details may have changed since it was recorded (just like the internet), things move fast! Bring any questions with you to Orientation, we will be happy to answer them! Need Help While You’re There? Our NANOG Staff are always happy to assist. You can: - Visit the Registration Desk - Email us at nanog-support@nanog.org. - Look for staff name badges You will also find NANOG Ambassadors throughout the event. They will be wearing purple lanyards and ribbons and are ready to help you navigate your first NANOG conference. In addition, members of the Mentorship, Community Engagement, and Hackathon committees will be available at the NANOG Help Desk to answer questions and offer guidance. Who to Contact NANOG Staff 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 Join the Conversation on Discord We invite you to join the NANOG Discord server: https://discord.nanog.org Check out the “Conference Chat” section to join real time conversations and connect with other attendees. Safe travels, and we look forward to welcoming you to NANOG 94 in Denver! Sincerely, NANOG Mentorship Committee