Supporting the New Zealand Network Operators Group Conference 2012

This year, the New Zealand Network Operators Group (NZNOG) conference will be broadcast online to members via KAREN. The annual conference will be held in Christchurch on Thursday and Friday the 26th and 27th of January – just a week from now.

As New Zealand’s only technical networking conference, it is the one chance this year for individuals and organisations to meet and share the latest in Internet operations, technologies and practises. 

Speakers and workshops

The conference has a history of showcasing leading speakers in the Internet operations field both from New Zealand and overseas. This year is no different, with presentations from the likes of Andy Linton (Victoria University/Citylink) Nick Wilcox (Netmania UK), and Geoff Huston (APNIC), as well as Martin Levy of Hurricane Electric, who will deliver the keynote address on the state of the IPv6 global Internet.

Additionally, during the lead-up to the conference, there will be a series of tutorials and workshops where the attendees can learn about DNSSec, IPv6 BGP Routing, Internet Resource Management and more.

Social time and Fellowships

Nor is it all strictly work-related. As the conference organisers say, “There is more to life than sitting in conferences. The off-the-ball action will give you the chance to socialise, network and have fun.”

That ‘off-the-ball action’ will include drinks on Wednesday and a field trip on Thursday, with the conference dinner being held among the penguins and huskies at the Antarctic Centre, also on Thursday.

And for those who might not otherwise be able to come but who have a lot to offer or gain from the NZNOG community, NZNOG is again offering Fellowships.

A Fellowship will cover registration fees and accommodation, and travel assistance may be considered. More details are available here on the NZNOG website.

Booking information

The conference will be held at the Copthorne Commodore Hotel (near Christchurch Airport), and registrations are open now.

For more information and to book your place, check out the NZNOG Conference website.

We’ll see you there.