Level Up. Next Level Networking Starts Here. 

Level Up is your chance to go deeper, get smarter, and connect directly with the Megaport community.

Built for NOC teams, network engineers, architects, and cloud infrastructure specialists, Level Up brings technical training, real-world solutions, and networking community connection together under one roof, live and in person!

Join us in Sydney for our first ever in-person user group, packed with insights, sessions, and hands-on learning designed to help you extract more value from your Megaport and peer network.

When: Wednesday, 17th September
Where: 5 minute walk from Wynyard Station and Martin Place. Details provided in your confirmation email. 
Time: 9:15am registration. Sessions: 10:00am - 4:00pm.
Networking Drinks: 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Why Attend?

  • Level up your knowledge with practical walkthroughs, tips, and new use cases
  • Get hands-on with real-world solution deep dives and demos
  • Meet the minds behind Megaport - product, engineering, and fellow customers
  • Unlock more value from your current network setup
  • Swag + a major prize giveaway (yes, there’s a shirt - and a major win available on the day)
  • Training & Learning Opportunity: Download our “Why Attend” guide to show your team how Level Up helps sharpen skills, reduce risk, and drive more value from your network

What to expect?

We’re keeping the vibe casual, technical, and community-driven. Expect:

  • A tight, punchy agenda
  • Real-world insights - not just sales slides
  • Time to meet others in the room (and swap networking solution architecture stories)
  • Lunch, Afternoon Tea and networking drinks

Is this for you?

This event is exclusively for Megaport Customers across ANZ - whether you're deep in network design or running operations.

Proudly Sponsored By:

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Yes! I want to Level Up!

Time Session Speaker
9:15AM - 10:00AM Registration + Tea & Coffee + Demos and Q&A with Solution Architects Foyer
10:00AM - 10:10AM Welcome Address

Kick off Level Up with a warm welcome from the Megaport team. We’ll set the stage for the day and highlight how this community-driven event helps you get the most out of your network.		 MC
10:10AM - 10:35AM Network Evolution: From Infrastructure to Experience

As networks become software-defined, automated, and cloud-integrated, the role of network teams is evolving fast. Paresh Khatri, CTO/Chief Architect at Nokia IP Networks APAC, shares real-world insights from building networks at global scale, and what they reveal about the future of connectivity.

Learn how trends like Network-as-a-Service and edge are reshaping not just infrastructure, but the skills and roles needed to stay ahead.		 Paresh Khatri
CTO/Chief Architect, IP Networks, APAC
Nokia
10:40AM - 11:05AM CSM Power Moves: Getting More from What You’ve Got

You’ve unlocked the platform, now meet your support squad. Your CSM team is the secret weapon for squeezing more performance, efficiency, and innovation out of your Megaport setup. From optimisation tricks to forward planning, we’ll show you how to engage your team for real impact.		 Brendan Conlon
Director, Customer Success, APAC
Megaport
11:05AM - 11:30AM
Building What’s Next: Evolving Networks at National Scale

What does it take to build the infrastructure powering Australia’s digital economy? Adrian De Santi from Telstra InfraCo shares how InfraCo is modernising its network at scale - through intercity fibre, core upgrades, and cloud-ready colocation.
Discover InfraCo's CF30 strategy and how partners like Megaport are reshaping connectivity, and gain insights to help future-proof, optimise and unlock more value from your network.
 Adrian De Santi
Senior Solutions Specialist - Intercity Fibre Solutions
Telstra InfraCo
11:30AM - 12:30PM Networking Lunch

Enjoy lunch and register for 1:1 network health checks. Visit demo or sponsor booths
12:30PM - 12:55PM (concurrent session)
Mastering Multicloud: Azure, GCP & the Art of Resilient Connectivity

Jason Bordujenko
Global Lead Solution Architects
Megaport

From manual builds to FastPath finesse, explore the quirks of Azure and GCP connectivity, compare gateway types, and learn how to architect for fault tolerance using ExpressRoute Local and automations.		 Legacy vs Velocity: Breaking Free from MPLS

Morgan Wang
Solution Architect
Megaport

Transform your Global WAN and leave legacy limitations behind. We’ll show how Megaport customers are trading rigidity for agility, and what “next-gen WAN” really looks like.
1:00PM - 1:25PM (concurrent session)
Megaport Network Design 101: Build It Like a Pro

Morgan Wang
Solution Architect
Megaport

Want a rock-solid network? Learn the principles of diversity, redundancy, and smart design. Whether you're new to Megaport or just want a refresh, this is foundational knowledge, leveled up.		 Zero to Automation: Terraform, APIs & You

Mark Austen
Solution Architect
Megaport

Start your automation journey the easy way. We’ll walk through real-world use cases and live demos of Terraform and Megaport APIs so you can stop clicking and start scripting.
1:30PM - 1:55PM (concurrent session)
AWS Networking Demystified: Direct Connect Done Right

Ryan Tucker
Solution Architect
Megaport

Cut through the complexity of AWS networking. We’ll map out the best ways to design with Direct Connect and Megaport for performance, scale, and simplicity.
Cloud Like a Government. Deliver like an Enterprise: Lessons in Scale, Service and efficiency

Matt Esma
Network Architecture and Security Lead Architect
Macquarie Government

From interagency clouds to zero-trust mandates, see how government approaches to network design offer surprising insights for private enterprises looking to scale securely and efficiently. .
2:00PM - 2:30PM Afternoon Tea
Enjoy afternoon tea and register for 1:1 network health checks. Visit demo or sponsor booths
2:30PM - 2:55PM (concurrent session)
Inside the Portal: NOC Tools, New Support Features & Announcing our Customer Ticketing Portal

Kara Smerdon
Customer Support Manager
Megaport

Power up your Portal skills. Learn tips for NOC workflows, get a look at underused features, and be first to see our brand-new Customer Ticketing Portal in action.
Westpac's Next-Gen Network: Secure, Fast, and Future Ready


Michael Gemin
Infrastructure Services Manager - Cloud Networks.
Westpac Bank

Michael Gemin, Infrastructure Services Manager, Cloud Networks at Westpac, shares how one of Australia’s largest and most trusted banks is transforming connectivity. In this interactive Q&A, discover how Westpac uses colocation, cloud on-ramps, and NaaS to deliver performance, security, and reliability at scale.
3:05PM - 3:35PM Megaport Vision & Roadmap: Scaling What’s Next

A strategic look at Megaport’s latest innovations and where we’re heading, from product enhancements to our roadmap for global connectivity. See what’s shaping the future of enterprise networking.		 Steve Tu
Senior Director Product and Innovation
Megaport
3:35PM - 4:00PM Wrap up, close and prize awarding Jason Bordujenko
4:00PM - 5:30PM Networking Drinks & Demo Zone

Wrap up the day with drinks, good food, and great conversation. Connect with fellow network pros, swap stories, and lean in on next level networking.		 Foyer