AutoCon 2 Highlights: Building Connections and Advancing Network Automation
AutoCon has solidified its place as a premier event for advancing network automation and fostering professional growth. AutoCon 2 reaffirmed the importance of building a supportive and evolving community to drive network automation adoption. The event provided a platform for meaningful connections, practical learning, and shared inspiration. Attendees left with renewed enthusiasm, new ideas, and a stronger sense of direction, ready to tackle the challenges and opportunities ahead.
2025 NAF Advisory Board Updates
As NAF grows and matures, we are refining the requirements for membership and participation on the NAF Advisory Board for 2025.
AC2: Come on In, Pull up a Chair
Our desire as NAF is to set a positive example and lead the way on how to work together in the spirit of mutual respect for each other toward that common goal: support the adoption of network automation through sharing information and promoting best practices.
Discovering the Heart of AutoCon 1: Networking, Knowledge, and Community
Our second event, AutoCon 1, was held in Amsterdam in May of 2024. As evidenced by the post event survey, our first European event showcased the elements that make AutoCon a standout gathering for our industry. Let's delve into the key themes and favorite moments that attendees found most impactful.
AutoCon 0 to 1
It seems like AutoCon 0 (AC0) was just yesterday. We got a little bit of a breather, but things picked up right away. We had to process what we learned from your feedback and our observations on AC0, so we could decide what to do differently for AutoCon 1 (AC1). Let's give you a view of what's been happening since AC0 and changes we've made for AC1.
AutoCon and NDOD Together: The TL/DR
On 18 Jan 2024, we held a great panel discussion on NetDevOps Days (NDOD) becoming a part of NAF’s AutoCon events and many of you showed up with great questions and commentary. If you weren’t able to attend, here’s the TL;DR…
Identity Crisis: Navigating the Resistance to Network Automation
Let's recognize that the resistance to change stems from a deep-seated attachment to identity. By acknowledging this reality, fostering understanding, and showcasing the boundless potential of the automated future, we can pave the way for a network engineering renaissance.
AutoCon and NetDevOps Days - TOGETHER!
As we close out the year, we're excited to share some big news news: NetBox Labs' NetDevOps Days (NDOD) is merging into NAF's AutoCon event series! This marks a significant step forward in our shared mission to support and empower the network automation community.
Terry Slattery: High-Level Challenges to Network Automation
Terry Slattery listened to a recent episode of The Hedge and shared great feedback with us; he didn’t feel we answered the question of “Why hasn’t network automation taken off?” We decided to do a follow-up podcast based on his comments on The Hedge, which is coming soon. But why wait until that pod gets published? Here’s a preview of our discussion with Terry and his view of higher level reasons that make automation difficult.
#AutoCon0: The Network (Automation) Effect
AutoCon0 is a unique opportunity for people to come together and make a real difference in the future of network automation. Online interaction is helpful, but meeting in person offers important dynamics that you don't get online.
WHY NAF? WHY NOW?
We see great potential in network automation to both (1) make networks better and (2) make the lives of network engineers better. There’s definitely friction in the adoption of network automation, so we want to create community to determine why this is and accelerate the use of network automation.