Internet network operators' groups (NOGs) are informal, country-based, or regional groups that exist to provide forums for Internet network operators to discuss matters of mutual interest, usually through a combination of mailing lists and annual conferences. Although these groups have no formal power, their members are typically influential members of the Internet service provider (ISP), Internet exchange point (IXP), regional Internet registry (RIR), operational security community, Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) operations, Domain Name System (DNS) and root zone operations, and other network operations communities, and discussions within these groups are often influential in the overall process of ensuring the Internet remains operational, robust, secure, and stable. They also allow networking professionals and other members of the research and technical communities to update each other on their work, share news and updates, exchange best practices, discuss new technologies or protocols, teach and learn from each other, network with other members of the community, and discuss current network- and Internet-related issues and challenges.
^The 'Global Scope' section lists Orgs which support NOGs (Network Operators' Groups) & tech communities around the world; while amplifying the voice of Network Operators, identifying and fixing common operational problems.
^The NOG's activities, in Finland were previously, unofficially, organised by TREX Workshops; starting in 2009 [1] until 2018. In 2019 these gatherings were renamed nog.fi meetings...
^The London Internet Exchange is not strictly a NOG, but this IXP also helps coordinate the UK ISP community
