<div dir="ltr"><div>Dear NANOG 61 Attendees:</div><div><br></div><div>Welcome to NANOG 61! Hosted by NTT Communications, at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue in Bellevue, Washington. We are expecting a strong attendance at the meeting; with over 825 individuals registered, 251 have indicated they are attending a NANOG meeting for the first time. Of those attending, 180 are also NANOG Members. </div>
<div><br></div><div>We prepared this message to provide you with information and brief reminders to help you prepare for the NANOG meeting. </div><div><br></div><div><b>Agenda</b></div><div>The complete NANOG 61 agenda is available on the NANOG website, along with the NANOG meeting hotel space layout. </div>
<div><br></div><div>The NANOG Agenda is also available to download to your local electronic calendar via Guidebook. The app is compatible with iPhones, iPads, iPod Touches and Android devices.</div><div><br></div><div>To use Guidebook go to <a href="https://guidebook.com/getit/">https://guidebook.com/getit/</a></div>
<div>Once the app is installed, select “Download Guides” at the bottom and search for “NANOG 61”. There are a number of features in guidebook this meeting. You can check out who is onsite at NANOG 61, download all or only some of the agenda items that you want, and you can connect to social media sites, find a map of the hotel meeting venue, and you can even take the General and Daily Presentation survey right from your mobile device!</div>
<div><br></div><div><b>Meeting Check-in </b></div><div>Meeting registration & check-in will be held at the Grand Ballroom Foyer, located on the 2nd floor of the hotel. When you arrive at the meeting, please check-in at the NANOG Registration Desk to pick up your name badge, T-shirt, and important handouts. </div>
<div><br></div><div>The registration desk will be open during the following hours: </div><div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Sunday 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.</div><div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Monday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.</div>
<div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. </div><div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. </div><div><br></div><div>Membership and Sponsorship Table – Grand Ballroom Foyer</div>
<div>Beginning on Monday afternoon, the Sponsorship Sales Director will be available during breaks to answer your Membership and Sponsorship questions. The Membership and Sponsorship table is located near the registration area.</div>
<div><br></div><div><b>Attendees Breakfast – Grand Ballroom Foyer (2nd Floor)</b></div><div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Welcome Breakfast Refreshments will be served on Monday from 8:30-11:00 a.m. </div>
<div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Power Breakfast will be served Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30-9:30 a.m. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b>Welcome Lunch– Grand Ballroom A-D (2nd Floor)</b></div>
<div>The Welcome Lunch, open to all attendees, will be Monday at 12:00 p.m. This is a great time to begin the ever famous, NANOG hallway conversations.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Newcomers Lunch – Regency A - C (2nd Floor)</b></div>
<div>If this is your first NANOG meeting, you are encouraged to attend the Monday Newcomers Lunch with other NANOGers (meet and greet the NANOG community and start socializing) at 12:00 p.m. </div><div><br></div><div><b>Members Breakfast – Cedar Ballroom (2nd Floor)</b></div>
<div>The Members Breakfast will be held on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. and is open to NANOG Members. Members will be provided an important opportunity to interact with the NANOG Board of Directors and other NANOG committees. </div>
<div> </div><div><b>Sponsors</b></div><div>Please join us in thanking the NANOG 61 meeting host, contributors, and sponsors for their generosity in support of the NANOG community.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Evening Socials</b></div>
<div>- Sunday Evening Events:</div><div>5:30pm – 6:30pm – Education/ Welcome Cocktail Hour held in the Regency Ballroom (Second Floor) - Sponsored by Juniper </div><div><br></div><div>- Monday Evening Events:</div><div>6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. - The ever famous NANOG Beer n’ Gear will be held in the Evergreen Ballroom (Lobby Floor)</div>
<div><br></div><div>8:00 PM - OffSite</div><div>Sponsored by: NTT Communications & RagingWire </div><div>The Parlor 700 Bellevue Way NE #300 Bellevue, WA 98004 – Third Floor</div><div>Join us for cocktails, appetizers, billiards, and great music</div>
<div><br></div><div>- Tuesday Evening Events:</div><div>6:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Evergreen Ballroom – Pre-Social Cocktail Hour</div><div>Sponsored by: Centeris & Spectrum Networks</div><div> </div><div>7:00 PM – 10:00 PM - </div>
<div>Sponsored by Microsoft </div><div>Rock Bottom Brewery / 550 106th Ave. NE Suite 103 Bellevue </div><div>Join us for appetizers as well as a fun night of entertainment. Festivities will include “NANOG Idol” Karaoke, Gaming Stations, and giveaways. </div>
<div><br></div><div>- Wednesday Evening Events:</div><div>6:30pm - 9:00pm - Offsite</div><div>Sponsored by Facebook</div><div>Power Play 700 Bellevue Way NE Bellevue, WA 98004 – Second Floor</div><div>Join us for cocktails, appetizers and games</div>
<div><br></div><div><b>Wireless Network(s)</b></div><div>Hotel Guest Room Internet access is also offered free of charge. Access instructions will be provided upon check-in at the hotel.</div><div><br></div><div>Meeting wireless will be available beginning on Sunday, June 1 using the following Meeting Network SSIDs: </div>
<div><br></div><div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>NANOG 802.11A/B/G/N in 2.4GHz</div><div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>NANOG-a 802.11A/N in 5Ghz</div><div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>NANOG-secure WPA2-P over 802.11A/B/G/N</div>
<div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>NANOG-a-secure WPA2-P authentication over 802.11A/N</div><div><br></div><div>The secure wireless networks require WPA2-Personal authentication. </div><div>Login credentials are:</div>
<div>NANOG.1x network: username NANOG61/ password nanognanog</div><div>NANOG-.psk network: nanognanog</div><div><br></div><div><b>Identifying Ribbons</b></div><div>While at NANOG 61 can easily be identify the following individuals by colored ribbons on their badges:</div>
<div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Board of Directors Member– Red Ribbon</div><div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Program Committee Member– White Ribbon</div><div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Development and Communications Committees Member– Blue Ribbon</div>
<div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Staff – Special name badges</div><div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Newcomer – Teal Ribbon</div><div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Premium Sponsor – Violet Ribbon</div>
<div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Meeting Sponsor - Yellow Ribbon</div><div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Press - Pink Ribbon</div><div><br></div><div><b>Travel Links</b></div><div>Via the NANOG webpage, 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.</div>
<div><br></div><div><b>Ground Transportation and Parking:</b></div><div>The Hyatt Regency Bellevue on Seattle's fashionable Eastside is just 20 minutes from Sea-Tac International Airport and nine miles east of Seattle. Transportation: Airport shuttle starts at $19/person. Please call 425-981-7000 or click here to book online. Taxi service will range from $45 - $50 one-way. Metro bus (one block from hotel) will cost approximately $1.60.</div>
<div><br></div><div>Hotel Parking: Self-parking - $25/night; Valet- $29/night (Plus 9.5% tax)</div><div><br></div><div><b>Meeting Email Lists</b></div><div>You may use the list <a href="mailto:nanog-attendee@nanog.org">nanog-attendee@nanog.org</a> to communicate with other attendees about meeting activities. Messages sent to that list will go to all other attendees who were registered to the list during registration. If you unsubscribed from the list, you can re-subscribe subscribe now at: </div>
<div><a href="http://mailman.nanog.org/mailman/listinfo/nanog-attendee">http://mailman.nanog.org/mailman/listinfo/nanog-attendee</a></div><div><br></div><div>If you need help or have a comment or suggestion about the meeting operations please send us an email to <a href="mailto:nanog-support@nanog.org">nanog-support@nanog.org</a>. </div>
<div><br></div><div>Best wishes for good travel to NANOG 61. See you there! </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Sincerely, </div><div>NANOG Board of Directors and Staff</div><div><br></div>-- <br>Betty Burke<div>NANOG Executive Director</div>
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