BalticNOG: Strengthening the Networking Community in the Baltic Region and Beyond

How BalticNOG Was Founded

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The Baltic Network Operators Group (BalticNOG) was officially established on December 19, 2024, to bring together network operators, engineers, researchers, and industry professionals from the Baltic region and beyond.

The idea for BalticNOG emerged from the growing need for a dedicated space where the region’s networking professionals could exchange knowledge, collaborate, and tackle industry challenges together. While Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have long been at the forefront of digital infrastructure in Europe, there was no dedicated initiative connecting industry professionals in the region.

Recognizing this gap, BalticNOG was created to foster technical excellence, strengthen connectivity, and advance best practices in network operations. Inspired by the success of other NOGs across Europe, we are now working towards becoming one of the largest NOGs in Europe, bridging the Baltic region with the broader global networking community.

Founding Team

Meet the minds behind BalticNOG – a team of passionate networking professionals dedicated to fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration in the Baltic region.

Vincentas Grinius

President and Co-Founder

Donatas Abraitis

Co-Founder

Paulius Judickas

Chairman of the Board

Mindaugas Lukšys

Board Member

Aurimas Lazdauskas

Board Member

Dainius Sakalinskas

Board Member

Ignas Anfalovas

Board Member

Our Mission

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BalticNOG exists to bring together and empower network professionals across the Baltic region and beyond, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation by:

  • Bringing together engineers, operators, researchers, and decision-makers to exchange expertise and knowledge

  • Promoting best practices in Internet infrastructure, security, and network operations

  • Strengthening collaboration between ISPs, data centers, cloud providers, and enterprises

  • Driving the adoption of new technologies to improve internet stability, security, and performance

  • Becoming the largest NOG in Europe, ensuring that networking professionals from all industries stay connected and engaged

Our Vision

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We aim to establish BalticNOG as the leading space for technical collaboration and industry engagement in the networking community by:

  • Expanding our reach beyond the Baltic region, welcoming participants from all over Europe and beyond

  • Creating a trusted space for industry professionals to connect, share insights, and collaborate on real-world challenges

  • Establishing strong relationships with global NOGs, IXPs, and technology leaders

  • Advocating for open, secure, and resilient internet infrastructure

  • Facilitating knowledge sharing through high-quality technical discussions and research to drive innovation and best practices in the networking industry.

Our Values

Collaboration

Bringing together professionals to drive progress through shared knowledge.

Education

Encouraging continuous learning and technical discussions to improve network operations.

Connectivity

Strengthening relationships across the industry, ensuring that no organization or professional is left behind.

Security & Resilience

Promoting the best practices in cybersecurity, routing security, and internet operations.

Innovation

Driving the adoption of new technologies, automation, and security improvements in networking.

Get Involved

Join BalticNOG to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of networking!