[Attendee] Welcome to NANOG 66

Wed Feb 3 19:50:20 UTC 2016

Sent on behalf of Betty Burke, Executive Director

Dear NANOG 66 Attendees:

Welcome to NANOG 66, hosted by Console, an IIX company, at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina in San Diego.  We are expecting strong attendance, with 926 individuals registered for the meeting as of this email.  Based on our registration data, 255 people have indicated they are attending a NANOG meeting for the first time. Of those attending, 244 are also NANOG Members.

Agenda
The complete NANOG 66 agenda <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog66/agenda> is available on the NANOG website, along with the NANOG meeting hotel space layout <http://nanog.org/sites/default/files/sites/default/files/complete_floor_plan_N66.jpg>.  

We provide a mobile app for the conference via Guidebook <https://guidebook.com/g/nanog66/>. The app is compatible with iOS and Android devices.  Once the app is installed, select “Download Guides” at the bottom and search for “NANOG 66”.  There are a number of features in guidebook this meeting.  You can download all or only some of the agenda items that you want, find a map of the hotel meeting venue, search nearby restaurants, connect to social media sites, and you can even take the General and Daily Presentation survey right from your mobile device!

You can also download the agenda to your local electronic calendar via an .ics file, or subscribe to the URL:  http://www.nanog.org/sites/default/files/ical/nanog.ics  <http://www.nanog.org/sites/default/files/ical/nanog.ics>
Meeting Check-in
Meeting registration is in the Bayview Foyer of the hotel. When you arrive at the meeting, please check-in at the NANOG Registration Desk to pick up your name badge, NANOG 66 T-shirt, giveaways and important handouts.  

The registration desk will be open during the following hours:
• Sunday 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Monday - Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Membership and Sponsorship Information
Beginning on Monday afternoon, staff will be available during breaks in the Bayview Foyer near the Registration area to answer your Membership and Sponsorship questions. 

There is also an American Registry of Internet Numbers Help Desk, located in the Nautilus Foyer.  

Attendees Breakfast
Monday: Welcome Extended Breakfast will be served in the Pavilion from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday: Power Breakfast will be served in the Pavilion from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday: Power Breakfast will be served in the Harbor Island 3, Nautilus 3 and Nautilus Foyer from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Attendees Lunch
Monday: Welcome Lunch will be served in the Pavilion, open to all attendees, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. 
Tuesday: Lunch for our attendees will be served in the Pavilion from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. 
Wednesday: Lunch will be on your own.

Evening Socials for NANOG 66 Attendees <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog66/socials> 
Please bring your ID and NANOG 66 name badge to enter. Please note that the Sunday social begins at 3:00 p.m. and will be airing the Super Bowl.  The list of registered attendees as of Saturday February 6 will be provided to ensure NANOG attendees can attend the social prior to registration opening.

Sunday Evening, February 7
Sponsored by: Resolve Systems
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.  
Where:  Ultimate Skybox, 350 10th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Join Resolve Systems  <http://www.resolvesystems.com/>at Ultimate Skybox.  Enjoy the Super Bowl, gourmet cuisine and libations and panoramic city views.

Monday Evening, February 8

Monday, 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Peering Personals Social
Sponsored by: Equinix and Netflix
Where: Sheraton Pavilion
Open to NANOG 66 attendees, and featuring 18 Peering Personal short updates, followed by time to network with fellow peers.

Monday, 7:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Sponsored by: NANOG 66 Host Console, an IIX company and Telehouse & vXchnge
Where: Outside Patio, Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens, 2816 Historic Decatur Rd #116, San Diego, CA 92106
Transportation provided.

Tuesday Evening, February 9

Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
NANOG Beer 'n Gear 
Where: Sheraton Pavilion
Open to NANOG 66 attendees, please join us for the ever famous Beer n’ Gear

Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Sponsored by: Facebook
Where: Mardis Gras style - Inside nightclub, Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens, 2816 Historic Decatur Rd #116, San Diego, CA 92106
Transportation provided.

Lunch and Evening Shuttle Times
NANOG will provide shuttle service from the Sheraton Hotel to the Gaslamp Quarter:
Monday Evening:
Hotel to Gaslamp at 6:30 p.m., 7:30p.m.
Gaslamp to Hotel at 8:30 p.m., 9:30p.m.
Tuesday Evening:
Hotel to Gaslamp at 8:00 p.m. 
Gaslamp to Hotel at 9:00 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. 
Wednesday Lunch:
Hotel to Gaslamp at 1:00 p.m. 
Gaslamp to Hotel at 2:00 p.m. 

Sponsors
Please join us in thanking the NANOG 66 meeting host, Console an IIX company, contributors, and sponsors for their generosity in support of the NANOG community.

Wireless Network(s)
Hotel Guest Room Internet access utilizing hotel wireless infrastructure is offered free of charge.  Access instructions will be provided upon check-in at the hotel.  

The following 2 SSIDs are available for all attendees in conference rooms and common areas:
NANOG – 802.1X, User: nanog Pass: nanog
NANOG-legacy – Open, unencrypted network, 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz

The NANOG conference network is geared for high availability and demonstrating industry best practices. The encryption offered by 802.1x is no replacement for the end-to-end security offered by IPsec, SSL, SSH or similar VPN technology.

The Network Operations Office is located in Executive 1, should you have any questions for our network them please feel free to contact them at nanog-eng at nanog.org. <mailto:NANOG-Eng at nanog.org>
Identifying Badge Colors, Ribbons & Stickers
While at NANOG 66 you can easily identify the following individuals by colored badges, ribbons or stickers on their badges:
• Board of Directors Member – Red Badge
• Program & Communication Committee Members – Blue Badge
• Staff – Light Green Badge
• Newcomer – Dark Green Sticker
• NANOG College Immersion – Orange Badge
• Premium Sponsor – Violet Sticker
• Meeting Sponsor – Yellow Sticker
• Speaker – Blue Ribbon
• Press – Pink Ribbon

Travel Links
Via the NANOG webpage <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog66/inandaround>, we have provided a few highlights to make your stay more enjoyable.  However, should you have further questions regarding the sites of the area, always feel free to stop by the hotel Concierge Desk for further recommendations.

Ground Transportation and Parking:
The Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina is just 0.3 mi / 550 m from San Diego International Airport. 
Hotel offers a complimentary airport shuttle starting at 4:45 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. seven days a week.  The shuttle arrives every 20 to 25 minutes on the curb marked “Courtesy Vehicles.  Please call +1.619.291.2900 to arrange for the airport shuttle.
Valet Parking is $34.00 per night
Self Parking is $29.00 per night 
Transportation: Taxi service will be about $20.00 or UberX fare estimates are $10.00-$12.00 CAD.

Meeting Email Lists
You may use the list attendee at nanog.org <mailto:attendee at nanog.org> to communicate with other attendees about meeting activities. Messages sent to that list will go to all other attendees who are subscribed during registration. If you unsubscribed from the list, you can re-subscribe at:
http://mailman.nanog.org/mailman/listinfo/attendee <http://mailman.nanog.org/mailman/listinfo/attendee>
If you need help or have a comment or suggestion about the meeting operations please send us an email at nanog-support at nanog.org <mailto:nanog-support at nanog.org>.

Best wishes for good travel to NANOG 66. See you there!

Sincerely,

NANOG Board of Directors and Staff

-- 
Betty Burke
NANOG Executive Director
2864 Carpenter Rd. Suite 100
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Tel: +1 866 902 1336

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