Call for Presentations – CHI-NOG12

Call for Presentations – CHI-NOG12

CHI-NOG 12 – Chicago Network Operators Group
May 15, 2025 | 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 twelfth annual conference on May 15, 2025, in downtown Chicago. For detailed information, visit the event page at https://chinog.org/chi-nog-12/.

Call for Presentations

The CHI-NOG Program Committee invites proposals for presentations on cutting-edge networking technologies, focusing on the following topics:

  • Interconnection, Peering, IXPs
  • Network Automation and Programmability    
  • Internet Backbone Operations 
  • Low-Latency/Financial Networks
  • AI Network Infrastructure & AI Ops
  • Introduction to AI Technologies
  • Datacenter Infrastructure
  • Datacenter Network Fabrics
  • Network Traffic Engineering and Network Planning
  • Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)
  • Internet Routing Security (RPKI)
  • Network Security & Zero Trust Networking
  • Broadband and Transport Technologies
  • Optical Networking 
  • Mobile Networks
  • Research on Internet Operations and Deployment
  • Network Monitoring and Observability  
  • Advanced BGP/MPLS Technologies 
  • Midwest/Chicago Infrastructure Development 
  • Tutorials on Networking Technologies
  • Career Advancements in Networking

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 avoid marketing or commercial product promotion.

Key Dates

  • Abstract Submission Deadline: March 31, 2025
  • Selection Notification: April 4, 2025
  • Full Presentation Submission: April 30, 2025
  • Conference Date: May 15, 2025

How to Submit

Submit your abstract proposal using the submission form at https://chinog.org/chi-nog-12/abstract-submission/.

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

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

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