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The North American Network Operators Group (NANOG) is an educational and operational forum dedicated to promoting discussions between individuals about the development, maintenance and operation of Internet Protocol networks. It was founded by Elise Gerich and Mark Knopper in 1994. It was developed from the National Science Foundation Network's (NSFNET) Regional Techs Meeting. The original funding for NANOG was provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) as part of the NSFNET Backbone Service and the Routing Arbiter projects of Merit Network, Inc. with NSF. Since then, the activities, staff, logistical coordination, registration services, and financial management of NANOG was provided by Merit Network, Inc., a non-profit member owned organization managed by Michigan public universities.

NANOG 66 is being held from 8-10 February, 2016 in San Diego, California.