SUBMIT - TNC25

SUBMIT A PROPOSAL

The TNC25 Programme Committee welcomes proposals that speak to the conference theme of “Brighter Together”. This year we particularly encourage presentations that cut across subject silos and bring us together to talk about our ideas and expertise. Do you want to show how github can be used by managers? Can you give an identity masterclass to security professionals? Why should network engineers care about lifelong learning? Bring your bright ideas to help us build a programme of relevance and use to the NREN community.

Proposals must be submitted electronically. By clicking on the ‘Submit’ buttons below, you will be automatically directed to the TNC Indico platform. All submissions will be reviewed by the Programme Committee.

TNC does not support any remote contributions as the conference is a networking in-person event.

Should you have any questions about the submission process, please contact the TNC Organisers.

Single Presentation

SUBMISSION OPENS: 17 OCTOBER
SUBMISSION CLOSES: 28 NOVEMBER (midnight CET)

During the submission process, submitters will need to answer a set of questions and attach a PDF of the full proposal. Proposals should be about 600 words (one A4 page). Submitters are encouraged to clearly explain why the TNC audience would be interested in the proposal, why it is relevant to TNC and what they hope the audience will take away from the presentation. Please, do not just give a project overview.

Note: All speakers must be mentioned by name and affiliation when submitting the proposal. A maximum of two speakers are allowed for each presentation.

Proposals must include:

Presenter’s name and affiliation
Authors’ names and affiliations (if different from the presenter)
Presentation and audience description
A short abstract

Single Presentation speakers are entitled to a discounted Speakers Pass (available between 15 Jan – 1 April).
Every submission will be reviewed by the TNC25 Programme Committee.

All submitters will be notified about the outcome of their submission at the beginning of February 2025.

Side meeting

SUBMISSION OPENS: 17 OCTOBER
SUBMISSION CLOSES: 28 NOVEMBER (midnight CET)

‘Side meetings’– open and accessible to all – are half day meetings that bring the community together to discuss a topic of mutual interest. Side meetings are typically multi-presenter meetings for a deep-dive into the relevant area.

These side meetings, with maximum capacity for 100 participants, will take place on Monday 9 June or Friday 13 June. The allocation of the date will be done by the TNC25 organisers.

Only half day slots (9.00 –12.30 or 14.00 –17.30) are offered, no full day slots. The times of these slots cannot be modified after allocation.

Venue, catering and basic AV equipment (screen and projector, but no VC equipment) will be arranged by the TNC25 organisers at no further charge. Remote side meetings will not be accepted. If your meeting is required to be hybrid, we advise you to plan your meeting outside the TNC week. The side meeting’s organiser and presenters will have to be physically present at the TNC25 venue.

Side meeting participants will have to purchase a ticket for access the side meeting alongside the main TNC25 registration fee.

All side meeting submissions will be reviewed by the TNC25 organisers.

All submitters will be notified about the outcome by the beginning of February 2025.

Lightning Talk

SUBMISSION OPENS: 5 FEBRUARY
SUBMISSION CLOSES: 11 MARCH

Lightning Talks focus on one key point. This can be an idea, a successful project, a cautionary story, a collaboration invitation, a quick tip or demonstration. It is an opportunity for ideas to get the attention they deserve, within a maximum of five minutes. The clock will be ticking, so get prepared!

Proposal abstracts should include:

Presentation title
Presentation description
Presenter’s name and affiliation

Lightning Talk speakers are entitled to a discounted Speakers Pass (available between 15 Jan – 1 April).

All Lightning Talk submissions will be reviewed by the TNC25 Programme Committee and all submitters will be notified by the end of March 2025.

Please note that Lightning Talks cannot be presented remotely.

BoF

SUBMISSION OPENS: 5 FEBRUARY
SUBMISSION CLOSES: 11 MARCH (midnight CET)

BoFs (Bird of a Feather meetings) are considered meetings up to 40 pax, and will be scheduled during conference hours (Tuesday 10 June – Thursday 12 June).
The date will be allocated by the TNC25 organisers and cannot be disputed.
BoFs may not last longer than 90 minutes.

Venue and basic AV equipment (no VC equipment) will be arranged by the TNC25 organisers at no further charge.
There is no need for participants to purchase a ticket for access.

All submitters will be notified in March 2025.

Community Hub

SUBMISSION OPENS: 5 FEBRUARY
SUBMISSION CLOSES: 11 MARCH (midnight CET)

The Community Hub is an informal space designed to be dynamic and interactive, where participants can exchange expertise and connect with global colleagues. The Hub offers two formats:

Demo/presentation space
This format is perfect for researchers, practitioners or developers to share technical innovations and lessons learned. Other formats such as a deep-dive session or introducing a new concept/project for input are welcome.
• Capacity of the space: 60 people
• Session length: 30 minutes
• Basic AV equipment (screen, microphone, no VC equipment) will be arranged

Community meet-up
An informal session without screens where participants can discuss key challenges, share opportunities, or brainstorm new initiatives. Examples from last year include meet the expert, public affairs clinic, meet & greets, etc.
• Capacity of the space: max. 20 people
• Session length: up to 45 minutes

Remote sessions will not be accepted. Presenters/meet-up leads will have to be physically present at the TNC25 venue.

All submitters will be notified about the outcome of their submission by the end of March 2025.

SUBMISSION DEADLINES

OCTOBER
17

Opening Call for Proposals (Single Presentations and Side meetings)

NOVEMBER
28

Submission deadline for Single Presentations and Side meetings (midnight CET)

FEBRUARY
05

Opening Call for Lightning Talks, BoFs, Demonstrations and Community Hub (midnight CET)

MARCH
11

Submission deadline for Lightning Talks, BoFs, Demonstrations and Community Hub (midnight CET)

MARCH
24

Final day for Early Bird registration (midnight CET)

MARCH
25

Regular Fee registrations open (midnight CET)