RONOG 5, 23 October 2018

See you next year at RONOG 6!

Largest conference in Romania, reuniting Network Operators, IT Professionals and Government representatives.

About RONOG

RONOG conference brings together people sharing the same interests while sharing a diversity of ideas, experiences and opinions. Your presence will lead to a professional blend that will outcome in unexpected positive experiences with unexpected people.
Romanian Network Operators Group (RONOG) will hold its fifth meeting on the 23 October 2018, in Bucharest. The event will be hosted by InterLAN and will take place at the JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel. We invite all Network Operators, Regulators and Government representatives to join us and participate in this event.

Register & Participate at RONOG 5 on 23 October 2018
Find out about new trends in the Internet industry
Exchange ideas, make new friends and business partners

Webcast Recordings

Videso from the event held on the 23 Oct. 2018 will be available soon at this page: https://www.ronog.ro/videos/. Meanwhile, you can browse our Youtube Channel at:

Youtube RONOG 4 videos for RONOG 4
Youtube RONOG 3 videos for RONOG 3
Youtube RONOG 2 videos for RONOG 2
Youtube RONOG 1 videos for RONOG 1

Venue information

JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel is situated next to the Parliament Palace and a short distance away from the city's famed Old Town. The classical building is frequented by heads of state and royalty. This "city within a city" houses everything the most demanding travelers may expect: a luxurious health center and spa providing for optimal relaxation after a busy day, enhanced services.

You will be able to enjoy various services like:

WiFi and Charging sockets for laptops
Parking spaces for Hotel guests
Various landmarks around the venue

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day full of events

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Agenda

Exchange information with great speakers

RONOG Meeting
23 OCT 2018

8:30 - 9:00

Registration, Networking & Welcome Coffee

Pick up your badge & grab your coffee!

9:00 - 9:30

Opening and Welcome

Eric Andrei Baleanu, Interlan - Welcome from host InterLAN -

9:30 - 10:30

Policy & Governance

Corneliu Manescu, MCSI -

Florin Dragomir, ANCOM - The Internet in Romania - Evolutions in 2018 -

Varujan Pambuccian, CTIC -

10:30 - 11:00

Coffee & networking break

11:00 - 12:30

Infrastructure & Network Operators

Jose Leitao, Facebook - Building your own Network Fault Finding System (FFS) with opensource tools -

Mikael Holmberg, Extreme Networks - Scalable Fabric Playbook for IXPs: Automation Options for Interconnecting Internet, Content and Cloud -

Nicolae Capuseanu, Dynamic Distribution - Infrastructure issues in Bucharest -

Rene Duhr, Interxion - Colonnectivity Colocation & connectivity – a win-win business -

12:30 – 14:00

MANRS

Jan Zorz, ISOC - Presentation -

Gabriel Sarbu, RNT

Andrei Dinu, InterLAN/Digital IT Consulting

17:00 - 17:30

Lightning Talks

Laurentiu Istrate, Internet Oltenia - LoRaWAN Networks -

Larisa Gabudeanu, Kinstellar - Overview legal concerns IoT -

17:30 - 17:40

Tombola & Wrap up

19:00 - onwards

RONOG 5 Networking Party

Registration

RONOG is a platform for people to share ideas in an informal way, focusing on technical aspects which can affect the Internet.

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Speakers

Meet our professionals

Eric Andrei Baleanu

InterLAN

Nicolae Capuseanu

CEO
Dynamic Distribution

Andrei Dinu

Technical Manager
Digital IT Consulting/InterLAN

Florin Dragomir

Head of Technical Regulation
ANCOM

Rene Duhr

Senior Account Manager
Interxion

Larisa Gabudeanu

Managing Associate
Kinstellar

Mikael Holmberg

Distinguished Systems Engineer
Extreme Networks

Laurentiu Istrate

CEO
Internet Oltenia

Jiri Knapek

Senior Presales Engineer
Flowmon

Jose Leitao

Network Engineer
Facebook

Mihai Rotariu

PR & Social Media Manager
CERT-RO

Gabriel Sarbu

CEO
Real Network and Tel

Massimiliano Stucchi

IPv6 Programme Manager
RIPE NCC

Varujan Pambuccian

Committee for Information Technologies and Communications – Chamber of Deputies

Jan Zorz

Internet Society

Host & Sponsors

PLATINUM SPONSORS

Facebook's mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. People use Facebook to stay connected with friends and family, to discover what’s going on in the world, and to share and express what matters to them.

GOLD SPONSORS

Flowmon Networks empowers businesses to manage and secure their computer networks confidently. Through our high performance network monitoring technology and lean-forward behavior analytics, IT pros worldwide benefit from absolute network traffic visibility to enhance network & application performance and deal with modern cyber threats. Driven by a passion for technology, we are leading the way of NetFlow/IPFIX network monitoring that is high performing, scalable and easy to use. The world’s largest businesses, internet service providers, government entities or even small and midsize companies rely on our solutions to take control over their networks, keep order and overcome uncertainty. With our solution recognized by Gartner, recommended by Cisco, Check Point and IBM, we are one of the fastest growing companies in the industry.

SILVER SPONSORS

The RIPE NCC is an independent, not-for-profit membership organisation that supports the infrastructure of the Internet. The most prominent activity of the RIPE NCC is to act as a Regional Internet Registry (RIR) providing Internet number resources and related services to a current membership base of around 9,200 members in over 75 countries. These members consist mainly of Internet Service Providers (ISPs), telecommunication organisations and large corporations located in Europe, the Middle East and parts of Central Asia. The RIPE NCC also provides a range of technical and coordination services and supports the global Internet community by providing data, expertise and a neutral platform for the exchange of ideas.

The Internet Society (ISOC) is an international, non-profit organization founded in 1992 to provide leadership in Internet-related standards, education, and policy. It states that its mission is “to promote the open development, evolution and use of the Internet for the benefit of all people throughout the world”. The Internet Society is a global cause-driven organization governed by a diverseBoard of Trustees that is dedicated to ensuring that the Internet stays open, transparent and defined by you. Backed by more than 65,000 members and supporters, 100 Chapters around the world, as well as more than 45 Organization members, the Internet Society achieves change through partnership and expertise in policy, technology and communications. By connecting the world, working with others, and advocating for equal access to the Internet, the Internet Society strives to make the world a better place. The Internet is for everyone!

NXDATA is one of the leading data centers in Romania and the most important interconnection and peering center in South-Eastern Europe. Founded in the year 2000, NXDATA offers colocation and data center services since 2002. We focus exclusively on providing the infrastructure associated with collocation / data center services: electric power distribution, climate control, secured physical space, structured cabling and access to the available telecommunications networks. With 24×7 surveillance, the NXDATA data centers are equipped to the highest technical standards: fire detection and prevention systems, electric power distribution systems, uninterruptible power supply systems, environmental controls, back-up Diesel generators and network connectivity. Our independence towards the existent telecommunication operators makes available for our customers the liberty to choose the most suitable service provider free of restraints. IT&C infrastructure, Internet and communication networks are regarded by our customers as business resources. NXDATA offers the flexibility required in times of economic changes for rapid business growth and expansion into new markets.

BRONZE SPONSORS

Tele Grup has a growing business portfolio firmly founded on solid values common to both the external and internal partners. Tele Grup is a result of the merger of Teleprecision-MTS, Value Telecom, and Broadband Competent Center. The purpose of its founding was to offer the clients turnkey solutions and integrated services for telecom infrastructure by providing equipment, accessories and consumables for optical fibres, copper and radio frequency networks manufactured by well-known companies all over the world: Fujikura, AFL, Mills, Fremco, Softing IT Networks, Emtelle, Ekahau, FibreFab. The vision of the company is to create a landmark on telecommunication market by offering complete, customized solutions which include unique products and services, perfectly compatible and meant to contribute at highest standards of clients’ projects.

DIGITAL VISIBILITY & CONNECTIVITY SPONSOR

VIVA Telecom is your IT&C premium solutions provider. VIVA Telecom’s portfolio encompasses products and services of national and international data transport (MPLS, SDH, IP), broadband Internet, telephony, call center solutions, outsourcing IT and hosting. VIVA Telecom is positioned as a premium operator that provides quality services and solutions at competitive rates specifically addressing the Romanian and International business environment..

BARISTA COFFEE SPONSOR

Us, the people. Tech gurus, network designers and IT managers, pinpointing your company's needs, providing the right solutions. We come with experience, the latest technologies, up-to-date improvements and reliable partners - you might have heard of Google.
We're keen on delivering the best, for every client. We are BMS IT.

NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK SPONSOR

Chroot is an IT company offering professional hosting (shared and reseller, VPS and dedicated servers, custom solutions for applications and domain registration) for private use, commercial companies and government agencies. Chroot is an active member of ANISP (National Association of Internet Service Providers), RoNIX (Romanian Internet eXchange), member of the RIPE (Répéeux IP Européens Network Coordination Center) and InterLAN (The Largest Romanian Interconnection Platform) partner. One of the main features of our company is the spirit of innovation and ingenuity that characterizes our work. Overcrowding competition and anticipating customer needs through prompt responses, along with our responsibility and style of work; all this leads to the harmonious long-term development of Chroot partnerships.

SUPPORTING PARTNERS

The National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM) is the body that protects the interests of the communications users in Romania, by promoting competition in the communications market, ensuring the management of scarce resources and encouraging innovation and efficient investments in infrastructure.

The European Internet Exchange Association (Euro-IX) gathers 84 IXPs around the world. With 7,000 connected customers, Euro-IX represents a large part of the European IP community and thus arouses the interest of politicians, regulators, vendors and other industry related sectors. Euro-IX is an ideal customer specific marketplace for equipment vendors who can join the association as Patron. This gives vendors the opportunity to strengthen their relationships with IXPs, exchange ideas and in turn develop equipment and services.

CERT-RO is a public institution under the coordination of the Ministry of Communications and Information Society, whose purpose is preventing, analyzing, identifying and reacting to cyber security incidents. CERT-RO also acts as a bridge between the public and private sectors, organizing joint events such as conferences, workshops and training sessions - all with the purpose of strengthening the capacity of all stakeholders in tackling today’s cyber challenges. Find out more about us at https://cert.ro/#en. For any questions regarding our institution send us an email at cooperation@cert.ro.

AFOR is a professional association that includes fiber optic companies, operators, cable manufacturers, fiber optic accesories and equipment, designers, consultants, service providers, fiber optic infrastructure developers/operators, professors, university assistants and other specialists working in this field. The scope of the Association is to promote the common interests of all its members who wish and are involved in the fiber optic networks design, implementation, development or operation, based on free market principles, loyal competition, neutrality principles and also to promote the equal acces to information, international standards, legal framework and high valuable fiber optic trainings.

HOST

Founded in 2005, InterLAN is a Romanian association of telecom operators, its principal objective being to establish a strong local telecom community. InterLAN has been a full and active member of the Euro-IX Association since 2008 and it operates Interlan Internet Exchange, the largest IXP in Romania, which brings together more than 70 domestic and foreign telecom operators. InterLAN Internet Exchange is open to all telecom operators, Internet service providers, national and international content providers, educational networks, banking and financial companies and other entities that operate data networks and need to peer with others.

MEDIA PARTNERS

Become a Sponsor

RONOG 5 conference is a valuable opportunity for sponsors and participants alike to participate in discussions concerning current and developing Internet networking technologies and trends. RONOG sponsors will be highly visible to an international audience composed of Internet industry, technical, operational and policy-making communities. Conference delegates are mainly Internet and network specialists from across the region. The Romanian NOG is growing every year in both number of participants and quality of briefings and activities. All of this is made possible by our valuable sponsors and partners. If you care to join an ever growing internet community, let’s talk!

Benefits	Platinum +5.000€	Gold 3.500€	Silver 2.000€	Bronze 1.000€
Recognition in the printed agenda and on the RONOG website
"Thank you" in the event Opening and Closing & Press releases
One giveaway piece in the conference bag
Your logo on "Thank You" meter board
Logo with link to sponsor website on the RONOG webpage
Sponsor logo on the conference badge
Sponsor representative will be interviewed
Roll-up banners displayed on conference room
Booth
Speaker opportunity	30 min	20 min	Based on Programme Committee approvals	Based on Programme Committee approvals
Your logo and company description on a running looped presentation on plasma screens in the coffee break area
Your logo and company description on a running looped presentation on the main conference screen during the breaks
Display equipment, services or solution on the best booth
Accommodation at the hotel conference venue for 2 nights	2 attendees	1 attendee
Other custom opportunities available
Extra tickets to attend the conference (first 2 are free)*	5	4	3	2

*Extra tickets participation fee: Conference 30 EUR/person, Peering Social Event 30 EUR/person

RONOG 5 conference is about integrating companies with the event experience – you may use stand-alone exhibition spaces in the main traffic flow of the conference which is accessible to all attendees. Sponsors may also use the space as a meet and greet area. We provide tables, power and Internet connectivity. If you wish more information regarding sponsorship for the RONOG 5 conference, please contact us: office@ronog.ro

Maybe you would like to put your name on something really memorable and totally different? We’ve got your back! We’re offering the following special sponsorship packages for the RONOG 5 conference. Obviously, you will receive a big, personal "Thank You" onstage and a big round of applause.

DIGITAL VISIBILITY
SPONSOR (500€)

Sponsor of the digital equipment, screen displays and other equipment

• Logo or advertisement placed on the RONOG website and on printed RONOG 5 programs
• Acknowledgement and “Thank you” in Opening and Closing & Press Releases of the event
• Logo on "Thank you" meter boards, shared with other sponsors placed in the registration area & conference foyer

STREAMING
SPONSOR (500€)

Sponsor of the video recording of the conference sessions to include live streaming and edited recordings posted on the conference website & social media

• Logo or advertisement placed on the RONOG website and on printed RONOG 5 programs
• Acknowledgement and "Thank you" in Opening and Closing & Press Releases of the event
• Logo on "Thank you" meter boards, shared with other sponsors placed in the registration area & conference foyer

PEERING SOCIAL EVENT
CO-SPONSOR (2,000€)

• Recognition as Peeering Social Event Co-Sponsor in the RONOG 5 Program and on the RONOG website
• Acknowledgement and "Thank you" in Opening and Closing & Press Releases of the event
• Logo inclusion on all advertising and signage on the Peering Social Event Location
• Roll-up banner at the Peering Social Event Location
• Special cocktails for Welcome Drink
• Your company logo on table cards (placed on all tables in the Peering Social Event Location)
• Logo on "Thank you" meter boards, shared with other sponsors placed in the registration area & conference foyer

NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK SPONSOR (500€)

• Branded-cards with your company logo placed on the coffee break area during Coffee breaks
• Logo or advertisement placed on the RONOG website and on printed RONOG 5 program
• Acknowledgement and "Thank you" in Opening and Closing & Press Releases of the event
• Logo on "Thank you" meter boards, shared with other sponsors placed in the registration area & conference foyer

BARISTA SPONSOR (300€)

• Your company logo placed on the top of a special handcrafted coffee and on coffee cup sleeves
• Logo or advertisement placed on the RONOG website and on printed RONOG 5 program
• Acknowledgement and "Thank you" in Opening and Closing & Press Release of the event
• Logo on "Thank you" meter boards, shared with other sponsors placed in the registration area & conference foyer

RAFFLE SPONSOR (500€)

Sponsor of RONOG raffle. The prize will be given away at the end of the event.

• Acknowledgement and thank you in Opening and Closing & Press Release of the event
• Logo or advertisement placed on the RONOG Website and on printed RONOG 5 Program
• Logo on "Thank you" meter boards, shared with other sponsors placed in the registration area & conference foyer

MEDIA PARTNERS

Media companies, organizations, and educational institutions that are interested in partnering with our event are invited to promote and generate “buzz” brand exposure and acces to information for all parties involved.
RONOG 5 conference provides for Media Partner:

• Placement of Media Partner’s logo on the RONOG website and in all newsletters
• Free acces for up to 2 (two) persons at Peering Social Event for each Media Partner

Media partner provides for RONOG 5 conference:

• Publication of event-related press releases on media partner website.
• Publication of event-related press releases on media partner social networks.

INDUSTRY PARTNERS

Media companies, organizations, and educational institutions that are interested in partnering with our event are invited to promote and generate “buzz” brand exposure and acces to information for all parties involved.
Related industry professionals such as associations which share the same goals as ANCOM can join our Industry Partner list. We only require that to display a banner announcing the RONOG 5 conference on the Partner website.

Win 300 EURO!

Are you passionate about innovative technology?
If yes, then we want to hear from you!

InterLAN supports young technology enthusiasts!

RONOG invites people from all across talented students and researchers in the field of internet technology to come up on stage to share their insights on innovative technology within RONOG’s community. If you are interested and have any questions, comments or ideas please get in touch with RONOG 5 Programme Committee at cp@ronog.ro. Thank you for being part of this community!

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