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. Abstracts (the attached full proposal) 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
Full proposal (attachment – see above)

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.

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 11 June – Thursday 13 June).
The date will be allocated by the TNC24 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 TNC24 organisers at no further charge.
There is no need for participants to purchase a ticket for access.

All submitters will be notified in March 2024.

Venue, catering and basic AV equipment (screen and projector, but no VC equipment) will be arranged by the TNC24 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 TNC24 venue.

Smaller side meeting

SUBMISSION OPENS: 5 FEBRUARY
SUBMISSION CLOSES: 11 MARCH

Smaller side meetings are considered meetings up to 40 pax, and will be scheduled either on Monday 5 June, Friday 9 June or during conference hours. These include sessions such as Birds of a Feather, working group meetings and small discussion-focused group events. The date will be allocated by the TNC23 organisers and cannot be disputed.

Smaller side meetings may not last longer than two hours.

Venue and basic AV equipment (no VC equipment) will be arranged by the TNC23 organisers at no further charge.

There is no need for participants to purchase a ticket for access.

All submitters will be notified in March 2023.

Please note that the TNC23 organisers will not arrange VC equipment or any other type of setup. Should there be a specific requirement for this, it is the responsibility of the side meeting organiser. Only projector and screen are covered by the ‘basic equipment’ description.

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)

APRIL
01

Final day for Early Bird registration (midnight CEST)

APRIL
02

Regular Fee registrations open (midnight CEST)