Strategic Objectives 2022+
Education
- Classroom education at conferences
- Structured online education
- Training and education outside of conferences
- Monthly educational webinars
- Non-technical, professional-development programs
- Content developed in collaboration with the Program Committee
- Educate veterans, NOGs, and people with disabilities about the resources available to them
- Mentorship:
- Mentorship programs to support the next generation of Internet technology professionals
- Mentors and Mentees meet face-to-face at each meeting
- Mentorship sessions should be facilitated and topic-based
- Mentorship training programs for volunteers
- Mentorship portal to support continued engagement
- Develop mentorship guidelines and a code of conduct
- Mentorship programs to support the next generation of Internet technology professionals
Meeting Experience
- Build smaller communities based on affinities and specialties
- Reach out to local NOGs to recruit speakers for upcoming meetings in their vicinity
- Provide more private-meeting space
- Encourage the participation of industry executives
- Provide better support for NANOG Premium Sponsors at conferences
- Provide resources for parents attending a conference
Diversity + Inclusion
- Communicate our commitment to diversity + inclusion
- Measure our efforts toward improving diversity + inclusion in our community
- Develop a framework that supports and protects our diverse community members
Online Collaboration
- Knowledge Base for Internet technology professionals
- Modern online forums