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 <https://nanog.org/events/nanog-95/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 <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Loy2BPobzRWHXIIDq5O6u2UH9cgQ7bT8/view?usp=drive_link> 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 <https://nanog.org/outreach/mentee-application-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. 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 Arlington. Safe travels, and don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions before the event. Warm regards, The NANOG Mentorship Committee