NZNOG 2013 - registrations open ============================= Registrations for New Zealand's pre-eminent technical Internet networking conference - NZNOG 2013 - are now open. Hosted by the New Zealand Network Operators Group, NZNOG 2013 is the country's only technical networking conference, and features a host of plenary sessions, practical workshops and tutorials. Spaces are limited, so register now and join your fellow ICT specialists for a feast of information sharing, technical up-skilling and professional networking. To register, please visit http://www.nznog.org/register What: NZNOG 2013 When: 21 - 25 January 2013 Where: Mercure Hotel, Wellington The platinum conference sponsor is Vocus Communications. ---- Conference structure NZNOG 2013 incorporates two three-day practical workshops, a one-day of technical tutorials and the conference-proper. Workshops: 21 to 23 January, 2013 Advanced routing - taught by Philip Smith, APNIC DNSSEC - trainer to be confirmed Tutorial: 23 January, 2013 Topics to be confirmed Conference-proper: 24 - 25 January, 2013 Programme and keynote speakers to be confirmed A range of pricing options are available, including a heavily-discounted student registration: Main conference (waged) - $250.00 Main conference (student) - $50.00 Practical workshop (advanced routing or DNSSEC) - $150.00 Tutorial - $50.00 ---- Conference Fellowships available Assistance is available to those people that mightn't otherwise be able to attend NZNOG 2013 but have a lot to offer to, or gain from, the NZNOG community. Fellowships are open to all - employed, unemployed, students, programmers. Fellowships will cover conference and tutorial registration fees, and accommodation. Travel assistance may also be considered. Applicants must: - Write a few paragraphs explaining why they need a fellowship to NZNOG 2013 and what they hope to get out of it. - Demonstrate a history of involvement in some aspect of the NZNOG community or an intent to become involved, and how attending NZNOG 2013 will benefit them. - Actually attend the NZNOG sessions! - Fellowship prospects will be helped greatly if applicants are presenting, or intend to present a conference paper, lightning talk or otherwise contribute to the conference. If you are interested in being considered for a fellowship please e-mail talks(a)nznog.org. ---- More information More information about NZNOG 2013 can be found at www.nznog.org. For sponsorship opportunities please contact sponsorship(a)nznog.org. Cheers, Gerard (NZNOG 2013 Organising Committee)