<div dir="ltr">Dear colleagues,<br><br>[ La traduction française est ci-dessous ]<br><br>This
is a friendly reminder that the Call for Papers for the African Peering
and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) 2025 is still open!<br><br>AfPIF 2025
will be held from 19 to 21 August in Lagos, Nigeria, and we are
accepting proposals for presentations, panels, tutorials, and lightning
talks that explore key issues and innovations in Africa’s Internet
ecosystem: <a href="https://afpif.org" target="_blank">https://afpif.org</a><br><br>We encourage submissions on topics such as:<br><br>- Peering, transit, and interconnection<br>- Policy, regulation, and regional challenges<br>- Data center and content ecosystem development<br>- Tools, technologies, and talent inclusion<br>- Research and deployment experiences<br><br>Submit your proposal here: <a href="https://indico.afpif.org/e/afpif2025" target="_blank">https://indico.afpif.org/e/afpif2025</a><br><br>Proposals
are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please submit as soon as
possible! Please also share this with your various networks and contact
us at <a href="mailto:sec@afpif.org" target="_blank">sec@afpif.org</a> if you have any questions.<br><br>Regards,<br>Kyle Spencer,<br>The African IXP Association<br><br><br>[ Traduction française ]<br><br><br>Chers collègues,<br><br>Ceci
est un rappel amical : l'appel à contributions pour le Forum Africain
sur le Peering et l’Interconnexion (AfPIF) 2025 est toujours ouvert !<br><br>AfPIF
2025 se tiendra du 19 au 21 août à Lagos, au Nigéria, et nous acceptons
des propositions de présentations, panels, tutoriels et lightning talks
portant sur les enjeux clés et les innovations de l’écosystème Internet
en Afrique : <a href="https://afpif.org" target="_blank">https://afpif.org</a><br><br>Nous encourageons les soumissions sur les thèmes suivants :<br><br>- Peering, transit et interconnexion<br>- Politiques, régulation et défis régionaux<br>- Développement des centres de données et de l’écosystème de contenus<br>- Outils, technologies et inclusion des talents<br>- Recherches et expériences de déploiement<br><br>Soumettez votre proposition ici : <a href="https://indico.afpif.org/e/afpif2025" target="_blank">https://indico.afpif.org/e/afpif2025</a><br><br>Les
propositions sont examinées au fur et à mesure, alors merci de
soumettre la vôtre dès que possible ! Merci également de partager cette
annonce dans vos différents réseaux, et de nous contacter à <a href="mailto:sec@afpif.org" target="_blank">sec@afpif.org</a> pour toute question.<br><br>Regards,<br>Kyle Spencer,<br>The African IXP Association<br></div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Wed, Apr 23, 2025 at 3:45 PM Kyle Spencer <<a href="mailto:kyle@stormzero.com">kyle@stormzero.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr">Dear Colleagues,<br><br>We are pleased to announce that the Call for Papers for the African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) 2025 is now open!<br><br>AfPIF 2025 will take place from 19 to 21 August in Lagos, Nigeria. We are now accepting proposals for presentations, panels, tutorials, and lightning talks that explore key challenges and opportunities in Africa’s evolving Internet ecosystem.<br><br>AfPIF is a unique, community-driven event that brings together a wide range of stakeholders -- including network operators, content providers, data center professionals, regulators, and researchers -- to promote collaboration and growth in peering, interconnection, and infrastructure development.<br><br>We welcome submissions on the following themes:<br><br>- Regional challenges and opportunities<br>- Policy and regulatory issues<br>- Peering and transit<br>- Data center and content ecosystem development<br>- Deployment experiences and lessons learned<br>- Research on the African Internet<br>- Tools, technologies, and innovation<br>- Talent development and inclusion<br>- Other relevant topics related to interconnection in Africa<br><br>Submit your proposal abstract here: <a href="https://indico.afpif.org/e/afpif2025" target="_blank">https://indico.afpif.org/e/afpif2025</a><br><br>Proposals will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged!<br><br>Please feel free to share this announcement with your various networks. If you have any questions, please contact the AfPIF Secretariat at: <a href="mailto:sec@afpif.org" target="_blank">sec@afpif.org</a><br><br>We look forward to receiving your contributions and seeing you in Lagos!<br><br>Regards,<br>The AfPIF 2025 Program Committee<br><a href="https://www.afpif.org" target="_blank">https://www.afpif.org</a><br><br>--<br>Cell / WhatsApp / Signal: +256786350675</div>
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