We all know from talking with community operators for our WAN Supervisor Survey that maintaining with the accelerating complexity of enterprise community necessities is not any small process. That’s why we assist community operators with what we do finest: offering the trade’s most complete and up-to-date intelligence.
However one other key assist for WAN managers begins this fall with Lightyear’s new Layer8 convention. This occasion focuses on tactical how-tos of what’s working in enterprise networks and connects community managers with their friends.
We’re excited to assist this a lot wanted alternative to construct group amongst community managers, so we have compiled some useful matters to learn up on earlier than you go to get probably the most out of this occasion.
Fast data on the Layer8 convention
Layer8 is a one-day convention that is full of sensible info for community managers and alternatives to attach with trade leaders and friends. Going down on November 4, 2026 in New York Metropolis, this convention guarantees to pack as a lot helpful content material as some conferences ship over a number of days, with tracks protecting:
Why is it referred to as Layer8? Lightyear says, “The OSI mannequin has at all times had an unofficial Layer 8: the human operator making choices above the stack. That layer carries a number of the most advanced, high-stakes work in any group — and but most trade occasions aren’t constructed for the individuals doing it.”
That is the place Layer8 is available in. This occasion is designed particularly for the enterprise IT and community groups accountable for maintaining vital infrastructure operating. Attend to get the most recent insights on real-world tendencies and benchmarks, see what’s truly transport, and have interaction in small group talks with friends going through the identical challenges. View the agenda right here.
Important assets for Layer8
TeleGeography has loads of information, evaluation, and knowledgeable conversations to maintain community managers within the know. Stand up-to-speed earlier than Layer8 with these assets:
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Save your spot at Layer8
Should you’re a community supervisor, you will not need to miss this important one-day occasion. Register right here for the Layer8 convention in New York. Our staff can be there too!
