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The annual networking conference, TNC, is organised

by GÉANT. This year’s conference, TNC17, will be hosted

by ACOnet, Austria’s national research and education

network (NREN), represented by the University of Vienna

and showcase the Art of Creative Networking.

ThE lEAdiNG NETwoRkiNG CoNfERENCE foR RESEARCh ANd EdUCATioN

TNC17

29 May - 2 June 2017, linz, Austria

tnc17.geant.org

The ArT oF CreATive NeTworkiNg

PRElimiNARy PRoGRAmmE

PreLiMiNArY CoNFereNCe ProgrAMMe The full programme for TNC17, including the latest changes and updates can be found at: TNC17.geant.org/schedule

ThE ART of CREATiVE NETwoRkiNG ‘’Creative breakthroughs and great innovations don’t simply emanate from the minds of individual geniuses; they are born from intelligent networks’’. Richard ogle, author of Smart World: Breakthrough Creativity and the New Science of Ideas

Research and education networks have evolved over the years to provide innovative services across society and serve diverse scientific disciplines. Furthermore our communities are not only running the network to support science, the arts and humanities now, but they also have to be creative in the way technologies are deployed to allow adaptability. Technical innovation can often move faster than society, but constant changes and human demand provide opportunities for even more visionary solutions.

TNC17 will address creativity across many different themes including uses of cloud technology, big data, moving beyond traditional networking and the impact of innovation on life. We will look at ways in which creative solutions have been found to practical needs as well as the many ways in which technology has advanced our enjoyment and understanding of the world we live in.

The conference programme has four parallel session tracks and daily plenary sessions in which prominent experts deliver keynote presentations. The conference sessions will be streamed live and will be archived for future reference.

GÉANT is Europe’s leading collaboration on e-infrastructure and services for research

and education. Through national research and education networks (NREN) the GÉANT

network connects more than 50 million users across 40 countries and allows them to

collaborate with their peers in over 100 countries worldwide. GÉANT is co-funded by

Europe’s NRENs and the European Union through the GÉANT Project, which delivers

value and benefit to society by enabling research communities across Europe and

the world to collaborate on groundbreaking research. The GÉANT Project is run by

the GÉANT organisation on behalf of its membership and partnership community.

Presentations about the GÉANT network and other elements of the GÉANT Project are

included in the appropriate parallel sessions throughout the conference programme.

PLeNArY sessioNs

research and Development at the Ars electronica Futurelab The Ars Electronica Center (AEC) is a creative venue for electronic arts based in Linz, Austria. It is a place of inquiry and discovery, experimentation and exploration that assembles and presents influences from many different ways of thinking and of seeing things. In TNC17 first plenary session AEC Artistic Director, Gerfried Stocker will tell us how ground breaking ideas come to life.

Tuesday 30 may

gerfried stocker is a media artist and telecommunications engineer. In 1991, he

founded x-space, a team formed to carry out interdisciplinary projects, which went on

to produce numerous installations and performances featuring elements of interaction,

robotics and telecommunications. Since 1995, Gerfried Stocker has been the artistic

director of Ars Electronica. In 1995-96, he headed the crew of artists and technicians

that developed the Ars Electronica Center’s pioneering new exhibition strategies and

set up the facility’s in-house R&D department, the Ars Electronica Futurelab. He has

been chiefly responsible for conceiving and implementing the series of international

exhibitions that Ars Electronica has staged since 2004.

Two experts highlight the opportunities and challenges raised by new software-based routing concepts.

The Zero Touch Network: An Evolution of SDN at GoogleBikash Koley shares with us Google’s experience of SDN in a fast-evolving and challenging environment, focusing on the flexibility and innovation allowed by the new technology.

Bikash koley is a Distinguished Engineer and Director of Network Architecture,

Engineering and Planning at Google. he is responsible for designing and building out the

global network infrastructure, spanning data-centres, backbones, optical and content

delivery layers, that fuels every Google application and Google Cloud Platform. His team

oversees Google’s software defined networking evolution, network technology strategy,

networking research and innovation as well as scaling and operation of the network

infrastructure. Prior to Google, Bikash was the CTo of Qstreams Networks, a company he

co-founded. He also spent several years at Ciena Corporation in various technical roles

developing dwdm and Ethernet technologies.

Bikash is a frequent speaker in conferences and industry forums. he has published many

research papers and received 10+ patents related to networking technologies.

wednesday 31 may

hannes gredler is the CTO of RtBrick Inc., where he is working on 3rd generation

routing software targeted to open networking hardware. In his previous stint Hannes

has been 15 years with Juniper Networks working on the design and implementation

of the BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS routing and signaling protocols.

Since 2013 Hannes serves as a co-chair of the IETF IS-IS working group. Hannes is

the author of “IS-IS the complete reference” and holds 20+ patents in the space

of iP/mPlS. hannes received his m.S. in System Engineering, manufacturing and

Automation” from the Technical University of Graz, Austria.

Enjoy a day of inspiring talks delivered by five visionary speakers on a range of topics around the conference theme.

storytelling with dataStories stick with your audience in ways that data alone does not. Why wouldn’t you leverage the power of a story when communicating with data? Join this engaging session, during which Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic discusses the untapped potential of combining the magic of stories with best practices in data visualisation for communicating effectively with data.

Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic tells stories with data. She is the author of “Storytelling

with data: a data visualization guide for business professionals” and writes the

popular blog www.storytellingwithdata.com. Cole’s unique talent was honed over

the past decade through analytical roles in banking, private equity, and on Google’s

People Analytics team. Her well-regarded workshops and presentations are highly

sought after by data-minded individuals, companies, and philanthropic organisations

all over the world.

The End of the Traditional Router?For a decade, SDN concepts have challenged the status quo of router-technology but yet have failed to completely replace it. ‘’The iP/mPlS router is here to stay’’ says hannes Gredler. in this talk Gredler will discuss both the working and non-working parts of contemporary router designs and offer alternative solutions for discussion.

Thursday 1 June

Publishing data: rapid communication and creditOpenly sharing data has become a requirement upon publication in most high-quality journals. Additionally, sharing data improves scientific and speeds discovery. In this talk, Laurie Goodman will present new directions in publishing where the data itself can be published and, thus, cited. She will also touch on the current extreme need for large databases with solid infrastructure.

Laurie goodman is the Editor-in-Chief of the international open-access open-

data journal GigaScience (co-published by BGI and BioMed Central), which has a

novel publication platform with article publication linked to a database that hosts all

affiliated data.

Goodman has a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from Stanford University and

holds a Phd from the University of Chicago. She published a novel, A Spell of Deceit

with del Rey Books and did her postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Colorado,

Boulder. After working as assistant Editor at Nature Genetics she moved to Cold Spring

Harbor Laboratory Press in 1997 to serve as the Executive Editor of Genome Research

and managing Editor of Learning & Memory.

In 2006, she started her own company, Goodman Writing & Editing, which provides

manuscript editing services and manuscript writing seminars.

Living labs and creativityCan the Internet become a new art form? The kinematograph was invented as a motion picture film machine in 1890. Only after decades of synthesizing different crafts and expertise did it become an art. Can the Internet follow the same track? Artur Serra i Hurtado takes us on a journey towards generating new art forms from a global network of creative labs.

Artur serra i hurtado has been the Deputy Director of the i2cat Foundation

in Catalonia, Spain, since its creation in 2003. i2cat was one of the first European

programmes on the future internet. Also an anthropologist Artur’s work focused

very early on the convergence of culture and internet with projects like opera oberta,

Dancing Q, and many others developed in collaboration with Liceu de Barcelona,

RedIris,GéANT, Internet2, Cinegrid, KAIST, CANARIE, the RNP from Brazil and other

institutions globally. He is the precursor of the EU-funded sPeCiFi project, dedicated

to build the “European Creative Ring” and which was presented in November 2016 at

the Smart City world Expo in Barcelona.

dr. Serra is also a founding member of the European Network of living labs. he is

passionate about organising public-private-citizen partnerships fostering people-

driven innovation around the world.

Martin Brynskov, PhD, is an associate professor in Interaction Technologies at Aarhus

University in Denmark. He is also chair of the global Open & Agile Smart Cities initiative,

which encompasses 104 cities from 22 countries. At Aarhus University, Dr. Brynskov is

the founder and co-director of the Digital Living Research Commons, director of the

Digital Design Lab, and fellow at the Centre for Advanced Visualisation and Interaction.

He is the coordinator of the IoT Smart City Large Scale Pilot “SynchroniCity”, and the

IoT Smart City Experimentation-as-a-Service facility, “OrganiCity”.

The complexity of simple interoperability As connectivity and computation transform society, several sectors are facing limits to vertical optimisation, when horizontal interoperability between systems can bring answers. At the same time, consensus around interoperability in the connective space and the services that rely on connectivity is key to establishing global IoT-enabled urban services. Dr. Brynskov will outline key developments and milestones towards a human-centered connected future.

seb Chan is the Chief Experience Officer (CXO) at ACMI (Australian Centre for the

Moving Image) where he is responsible for creating and implementing a holistic,

multi-channel, visitor-centred design strategy. Until August 2015, he was the Director

of Digital & Emerging Media at the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum in

New York. There he led the museum’s digital renewal and its transformation into an

interactive and playful new museum. Prior to relocating to New York, Seb was Head of

Digital, Social & Emerging Technologies at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, where

he deployed pioneering work encompassing open access, mass collaboration and

digital engagement.

Intersection between museums, libraries and digital technologyIn the final plenary talk Seb Chan will talk about the opportunities and affordances of the networked museum and the museum as an engine of curiosity.opportunities for students, researchers and faculty staff throughout the world.

regisTrATioN iNForMATioNConference registration is handled in-house by GÉANT’s Amsterdam office. Please register for TNC17 online: TNC17.geant.org/register

Once you have registered, you will receive an acknowledgement by email. Terms and conditions of registration, cancellation and payment are detailed on the online registration pages.

If you require assistance with registration payment, please contact: finance@geant.org.

More information regarding the reimbursement of VAT is available online.

oN-siTe regisTrATioN AND iNForMATioN DeskFrom Monday 29 May until Friday 2 June, a registration/information desk will be located inside the entrance of the conference venue, for on-site registration.

* 20% VAT is charged in the Austria

regisTrATioN Fees

Conference registration feeRegistration (1 March until 19 May) € 800 (exc. VAT) / € 960 (inc. VAT)* Desk registration (after 19 May, on-site only) € 1000 (exc. VAT) / € 1200 (inc. VAT)

The conference registration fee includes: • access to all conference sessions;• all conference materials;• opening reception (Tuesday 30 May);• closing dinner (Thursday 1 June);• lunches (on 30, 31 May and 1 June);• refreshment breaks.

Additional social events ticket € 100 (exc. VAT) / € 120 (inc. VAT) The additional social events ticket combines entry to:

• opening reception (Tuesday 30 May)• closing dinner (Thursday 1 June)

Additional Closing dinner ticket € 80 (exc. VAT) / € 96 (inc. VAT)

Additional Opening reception ticket € 40 (exc. VAT) / € 48 (inc. VAT)(available on-site only)

give A LighTNiNg TALk (Deadline - 17 April 2017)Lightning talks are 5-minute presentations focusing on one key point: this can be an idea, a successful project, a cautionary tale, a collaboration invitation, a quick tip or a demonstration.

Use this time wisely to present the pertinent message of the subject matter without the need for background history, the problem space or a business-case justification. Lightning talks are an excellent opportunity for first-time speakers. We will have 32 lightning talks at TNC17. Submit your idea including your biography, a proposed title and a short description of your talk to be considered. The deadline for submissions is 17 April 2017.

For more information visit: TNC17.geant.org/participate

eXhiBiTioN & sPoNsorshiPThe conference will include an exhibition area where conference sponsors and various projects will have the opportunity to display their latest products and services. Information about sponsorship opportunities can be found at:

TNC17.geant.org/sponsorship

For further questions please send an email to the TNC17 team: TNC17@lists.geant.org

PreseNT A PosTer (Deadline - 17 April 2017) In past years, many TNC participants have created high-quality poster presentations. An effective poster presentation should summarise your work with graphs and images to tell the story and should use text sparingly. Presenting a poster at TNC17 serves as an excellent advertisement for your work, and can act as a great conversation starter with other TNC participants. There will be a poster exhibition at the conference venue. The Call for Posters is open and poster proposals are due by 17 April 2017. details are provided on the conference website:

details are provided on the conference website: TNC17.geant.org/participate

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reLATeD eveNTs AND MeeTiNgsSurrounding the core sessions are many community meetings and interactive workshops from Monday to Friday. Up-to-date information can be found at: TNC17.geant.org/core/event/list

Monday 29 May

• reFeDs (Research and Education FEDerations)

• SDN global coordination

• CIENA workshop: The possibilities of the autonomous network

• AfricaConnect2 Coordination Meeting (closed meeting)

• Building modern research data portals in the science DMZ with globus

• NSI working group meeting

Tuesday 30 May

• TNC 101 (Getting the most out of your 1st TNC)

• TF-RED: task force on research engagement development meeting

• “Above the Net” global products and services

• From FIRE to the next generation internet experimentation

• FileSender, large file transfer

• Comanage

• Proposed gÉANT legal task force

• Ceo forum on security

• Evaluating enlighten your research

• How to use the “In The Field” platform to engage with users, funders and key influences

wednesday 31 May

• AARC meeting

• Global eduroam Governance Committee (closed meeting)

• Transnational education NREN special interest group

• Cloud café

• Public affairs in R&E networking working session

• global Network Architecture technical wg

Friday 2 June

• general Assembly (closed meeting)

• eduroam mobility day

• sig-Marcomms & global Pr Network - joint meeting

• gÉANT eduPerT training: experts training session on performance monitoring and

verification subjects

• Next generation identity federation technology: building federations on OpenID Connect

soCiAL eveNTsSpeakers’ reception (by invitation)Monday 29 May, 18:00 – 19:30 This exclusive event for speakers and session chairs is the perfect opportunity for them to meet and discuss the presentations, as well as to meet former colleagues and make new contacts.

The Speaker´s reception at the old Town hall of linz provides the perfect opportunity for speakers and session chairs to meet and discuss the forthcoming presentations. it is a great occasion to meet former colleagues and establish new contacts. Snacks and drinks will be served throughout the evening.

The building still serves as the residence of the mayor and the local council. The old Town hall unites modern architecture with historic artefacts such as the artistic chiseled, gothic craftworks or the Biedermeier Paintings on the premises.

Opening receptionTuesday 30 May, 20:00 – 23:00

Conference participants and registered accompanying guest are invited to spend the evening on the boat Ms stadt Linz. A buffet with various delicacies can be enjoyed while floating on the Danube through the Austrian landscape.The ship provides a remarkable location and unique atmosphere for a wonderful event.

Closing dinnerThursday 1 June, 20:00 – 23:00

Conference participants and registered accompanying guests are very welcome at the conference´s main social event. The closing dinner will take place at the traditional and family-owned gasthaus Freiseder, surrounded by nature.

It is a hideaway secret to escape from town-life, offering exquisite Austrian kitchen with traditional dishes. The rustic and cosy rooms and garden areas show what a typical “Gasthaus” in Austria looks like and guarantee a relaxed and enjoyable evening.Tickets for additional guests (upon availability) will be on sale at the conference registration desk.

mS Stadt linz

old Town hall of linz

Gasthaus freiseder

ACCoMMoDATioN As linz is a popular congress city with just a few hotels, we recommend that you make an early hotel booking. for your convenience, a direct link to the local conference organiser´s hotel booking website is available from the link below. All listed hotels have attractive rates which were negotiated for the TNC17 participants.

Find our hotel preferential rates at: TNC17.geant.org/web/venue/hotels

The local conference organiser, Mondial, will handle the booking and answer any questions you might have. Contact tnc17@mondial.at

visa requirementsInformation about visa requirements and the location of embassies can be found on the website of the Austrian Ministry for Foreign Affairs. For an invitation letter, please check requirements at: TNC17.geant.org/web/participate/register

CoNFereNCe veNueThe Design Center Linz is known for its innovative concepts and events. The modern and bright location provides unlimited creative opportunities. Designed by Prof. Thomas Herzog the steel-glass-construction conveys clarity and transparency. It is located in the city center easy to reach with public bus.

There are several ways to get to linz, conveniently located between Vienna, Salzburg and munich (dE). for details regarding Getting to Linz see: TNC17.geant.org/web/venue/gettingto

Address and contact information for the conference venue:

Design Center LinzEuropaplatz 14020 LinzAustria

www.design-center.at/en

CreDiTs

Local hostChristian Panigl ACOnet AustriaElisabeth Zoppoth AConet Austria

Conference OrganisationGyöngyi Horváth GÉANT InternationalJessie Brockhoff GÉANT International Communication & PRManuella Abram GÉANT International

Technical coordinationErik kikkenborg NoRdUnet NordicsAnders Nilsson UmEA SwedenBartlomiej idzikowski PSNC PolandPiotr Skałecki PSNC Poland

Local supportJulia wimmer mondial AustriaGerit hainz mondial Austria

CoNTACTsgeNerAL iNForMATioN gÉANTSingel 468 D1017 Aw AmsterdamNEThERlANdST: +31(0)20 530 44 88E: tnc17@lists.geant.org w: tnc17.geant.org

university of viennaVienna University Computer Center - ACOnet / VIXUniversitätsstr. 71010 ViennaAUSTRiAT: +43-1-4277-14030E: tnc17@aco.netw: www.aco.net

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hoTeL iNForMATioN & reservATioNs MondialT: +43 1 58804 146F: +43 1 58804 155E: tnc17@mondial.at

TNC17 Programme CommitteeChairChristian Panigl ACOnet Austria

vice-chairNicole Harris GÉANT International

MembersJosh Bailey Google New ZealandJohan Bergstrom EUNiS / UmEA SwedenTomi dolenc ARNES SloveniaRob Evans Jisc United kingdomSergi Figuerola i2CAT SpainAna Hunsinger Internet2 USABaiba kaskina CERT.lV latviaMirjam Kühne RIPE NCC InternationalDamien Le Carpentier CSC / EUDAT Finlandingrid melve UNiNETT NorwayJari Miettinen CSC/Funet Finlandinder monga ESnet USAKaren O’Donoghue Internet Society InternationalChris Phillips CANARiE CanadaAfrodite Sevasti GRNET GreeceRhys Smith Jisc United kingdomAndres Steijaert SURfnet NetherlandsPeter Szegedi GÉANT Internationaldavid wilde AARNET AustraliaRodney Wilson Ciena International

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