8–12 Jun 2026
Helsinki, Finland
Europe/Helsinki timezone

How do we actually work together during a crisis? Lessons learned from TALON

9 Jun 2026, 14:20
20m
Black Box

Black Box

Single Presentation - 25 min How do we actually work together during a crisis? Be Clear: Because Mind Reading is Not Yet a Feature

Speakers

Davina Luyten (Belnet) Jessica Schumacher (Switch)

Description

When a large-scale crisis hits our community, collaboration between NRENs is critical. But what really happens when the pressure is on? In March 2026, 9 N/RRENs and GÉANT took part in the first TALON exercise: a one-day, live crisis simulation played out in real time across organisations. In this talk, we share key insights from the exercise, with a focus on coordination and cooperation across operational, communicational and strategic levels. We conclude with the main lessons the NREN community can draw for future crisis situations.

What will the TNC audience take away from your talk?

The participants will hear about the experience from the first TALON and take away the main insights that were discovered. We will discuss with the participants in the room what we can do with these lessons to grow as a community.

Are you a first time speaker at TNC? No

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