The Network Professionals Association (NPA)

Welcome to the Adelaide Chapter of the Network Professional Association (NPA)

The NPA's mission is to advance the network computing profession.

NPA is an independent, self-regulating, non-profit association of networking professionals that sets standards of technical expertise and professionalism to promote a common profession.

About the Adelaide Chapter

The Adelaide Chapter of the NPA was formed in 1996 by a group of networkers who were concerned about the professionalism, standards and opportunities in the Adelaide computer networking industry. Today we have over 40 members all of whom are actively involved in the Adelaide computer networking scene. The NPA Adelaide Chapter is part of an international organisation which has in excess of 10,000 members forming some 100 Chapters worldwide.
The membership consists of people who have a great desire to continue developing as a computer networking professional. Our members typically work for large corporate organisations, small business or are independent contractors and consultants.

Adelaide Chapter Meetings

When:    The Adelaide Chapter conducts monthly meetings beginning February through to December for members and their guests on the 2nd Tuesday of the month.

What:    Meetings are a forum to get together and discuss new technologies and issues which affect all network professionals. Our guest presenters, typically from industry leading technology companies are invited to introduce new technologies from a technical perspective minus the marketing hype. The aim is to develop our technical knowledge through strong technical presentations and peer group interaction.

Where:    Our meetings are held at Adelaide Institute Of TAFE, Room S230, Level 2, 120 Currie St., Adelaide from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

The general format for a NPA Chapter Meeting is:
6:00pm. Registration and informal discussion. Drinks and light refreshments.
6:30pm. General business.
6:40pm. Technical Presentation.
7:45pm. Second Presentation or Technical Problem solving and information exchange.
8:30pm. Meeting close.

Suggestions for future presentations are always welcome! We invite all networking professionals to join us at our monthly meetings to share your knowledge amongst peers.

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