TORNOG 1 - Why Attend

Why Attend TORNOG 1?

Invest in your professional growth and help build a stronger technical community in Toronto.

Technical Content

Deep dive into specific skills and technologies relevant to modern network operations, including BGP optimization, peering policies, and cutting-edge network automation.

Industry Networking

Gain direct access to technical leads and decision-makers from major Toronto-based service providers, enterprises, and global network organizations.

Connection Making

Foster a collaborative network of local operators to improve regional infrastructure and work together on solving complex technical challenges in a neutral environment.

Convince Your Manager

Copy and customize this email template to request approval.

Subject: Approval Request: Attending TORNOG 1 (Toronto Network Operators Group)

Hi [Manager's Name],

I would like to request approval to attend TORNOG 1, taking place on 2026-04-13 at MaRS Centre.

TORNOG (Toronto Network Operators Group) is a premier technical gathering for network professionals in the GTA. Attending this event will provide significant value to our team through:

1. Technical Knowledge: Deep dives into modern networking technologies (BGP, peering, automation) that we can apply to our infrastructure.
2. Industry Networking: Direct access to technical leads from major service providers and enterprises to discuss best practices and common challenges.
3. Regional Collaboration: Building a stronger local network of operators to improve our regional connectivity and problem-solving capabilities.

As a local event, the expenses are minimal (no travel/hotel required), making it an extremely cost-effective way to gain high-level technical insights and professional connections.

I would be happy to share a summary of the key takeaways with the team after the event.

Thank you for considering this request.

Best regards,

[Your Name]