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!