Fwd: CHI-NOG-13 - Call for Presentations - May 28th, 2026

[Tom Kacprzynski via NANOG <nanog () lists nanog org>]

CHI-NOG 13 – Chicago Network Operators Group
May 28, 2026 | Chicago, IL

The Chicago Network Operators Group (CHI-NOG) is a vendor-neutral
organization dedicated to fostering a regional community of network
professionals. Our mission is to share insights into the latest technology
trends, encourage collaboration, and provide valuable networking
opportunities.

We are excited to announce that CHI-NOG will host its thirteenth annual
conference on May 28, 2026, in downtown Chicago. For detailed information,
visit the event page:
https://chinog.org/chi-nog-13/
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*CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS*

The CHI-NOG Program Committee invites proposals for presentations on
cutting-edge networking technologies, including (but not limited to) the
following topics. *Abstract Submission Deadline: April 6, 2026*

Service Provider Networks

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   Internet Backbone Operations
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   Broadband and Transport Technologies
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   Optical Networking
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   Mobile Networks
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   Midwest / Chicago Infrastructure Development
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   Network Traffic Engineering and Network Planning
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   Advanced BGP/MPLS Technologies
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   SRv6 and MPLS Segment Routing
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   Research on Internet Operations and Deployment

Enterprise Networking

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   Enterprise architecture
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   SD-WAN
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   OT Networking
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   Corporate network operations
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   Low-latency / Financial Networks

Datacenter Infrastructure

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   Datacenter Infrastructure
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   Datacenter Network Fabrics
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   High-performance computing networks
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   AI cluster networking

Peering & Interconnection

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   Interconnection and Peering
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   Internet Exchange Points (IXPs)
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   Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)

AI Networking

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   AI Network Infrastructure
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   AI Ops
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   Introduction to AI Technologies
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   Networking for AI workloads

Security

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   Network Security
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   Zero Trust Networking
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   Internet Routing Security (RPKI)
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   DNSSEC

Automation

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   Network Automation and Programmability
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   Infrastructure as Code
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   Automation frameworks and tooling

Observability

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   Network Monitoring
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   Network Observability
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   Telemetry and analytics
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   Troubleshooting large-scale networks

Career

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   Career advancement in networking
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   Leadership and professional development

Other

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   Topics that do not fit into the categories above

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PRESENTATION GUIDELINES

Session Duration
Standard presentations are 30 minutes, including Q&A. Extended sessions (up
to 60 minutes) may be considered upon request.

Content Focus
Presentations should emphasize original technical insights and real-world
operational experience. Marketing or commercial product promotion is
discouraged.

*KEY DATES*

Call for Presentations: March 9, 2026
Abstract Submission Deadline: April 6, 2026
Selection Notification: April 15, 2026
Full Presentation Submission: May 15, 2026
Conference Date: May 28, 2026
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*HOW TO SUBMIT*

Submit your abstract proposal using the submission form:
https://chinog.org/chi-nog-13/abstract-submission/

All accepted speakers will receive complimentary tickets to the conference
and an exclusive hoodie.

For examples of past presentations, visit:
https://www.youtube.com/user/chicagonog/videos

The CHI-NOG Program Committee looks forward to receiving your submissions
and seeing you at the event.

Tom Kacprzynski
CHI-NOG Program Committee Chair
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