Brander Group Sponsors NANOG 97 in Bellevue, WA

Brander Group is proud to announce its sponsorship and participation in NANOG 97, taking place June 1–3, 2026 in Bellevue, Washington.

This event continues to bring together network operators, engineers, cloud providers, carriers, content networks, data center operators, and technology leaders responsible for building and maintaining the global Internet.

As artificial intelligence, hyperscale cloud infrastructure, automation, and network reliability continue to reshape the telecommunications landscape, NANOG 97 arrives at a pivotal time for the industry. This year’s agenda focuses heavily on AI-driven network operations, observability, automation, IPv6 adoption, geolocation standards, peering intelligence, and large-scale infrastructure design.

We are once again, sponsoring a lunch on June 1st.  To learn where the IPv4 market is headed this year, schedule a meeting with Jonathan Santefort

Monday, June 1

NANOG 97 opens with a keynote from Cogent CEO Dave Schaeffer exploring how AI is reshaping network reliability and operations. The day also features discussions on hyperscale infrastructure, network automation, satellite connectivity, optical transport networks, and emerging challenges facing AI-driven data centers.

Featured Topics

• AI and Network Reliability
• Network Automation at Scale
• Satellite Internet Optimization
• DWDM Infrastructure Evolution
• AI Data Center Networking
• Hyperscale Operations

Tuesday, June 2

Tuesday focuses on Internet governance, IP geolocation, IPv6 adoption, and the growing role of AI within network operations. Industry leaders from ARIN, AWS, Comcast, MaxMind, and other organizations will discuss the future of geofeeds, routing intelligence, and operational automation.

Featured Topics

• IP Geolocation & Geofeeds
• IPv6 Adoption Trends
• AI for Network Engineers
• Agentic Network Operations
• ARIN Industry Updates
• IETF & Community Updates

Wednesday, June 3

The final day centers on network architecture, automation, peering, security, and large-scale infrastructure management. Sessions explore modern network design, hyperscale upgrades, Kubernetes networking, incident response, and the future of Internet operations.

Featured Topics

• 50 Years of Networking
• Network Automation & NETCONF
• Hyperscale Infrastructure
• Kubernetes Networking
• Peering Intelligence
• Incident Response & Operations

Workshops

In addition to the conference sessions, NANOG 97 offers hands-on technical workshops designed for network engineers and operators looking to gain practical experience with modern networking technologies. Topics include Community SONiC deployments, network observability, cloud networking, and operational best practices used by some of the world’s largest service providers and infrastructure operators.

Networking & Social Events

One of the most valuable aspects of NANOG is the opportunity to connect directly with industry peers. Throughout the conference, attendees can participate in networking receptions, sponsor socials, peering meetings, Women in Tech events, and informal gatherings that often lead to new business relationships and strategic partnerships.

These events bring together carriers, cloud providers, content delivery networks, ISPs, data center operators, equipment manufacturers, and technology leaders from around the world, creating a unique environment for collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Meet Brander Group at NANOG 97

As a provider of IPv4 brokerage, network infrastructure, connectivity, cloud, colocation, and data center solutions, Brander Group looks forward to engaging with network operators, engineers, and technology leaders throughout NANOG 97.

Whether you’re evaluating IPv4 acquisition strategies, planning network expansion, optimizing infrastructure, exploring data center opportunities, or discussing current market conditions, our team welcomes the opportunity to connect.

We look forward to seeing the Internet infrastructure community in Bellevue for another exceptional NANOG conference.