afpif 2016 "back to basics": welcome and introductions

AfPIF-2016 “Back to Basics”

Welcome and Introductions

Karibu Dar es Salaam

• Welcome to AfPIF-2016, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

• 7th AfPIF event

AfPIF Meeting Format

• 4 Days of meetings

– Day 0 – Af-IX (invite only meeting)

– Day 1 – AfPIF Peering Coordinators Day (Open)

– Day 2 & 3 – AfPIF Conference Day (Open)

Day 0: Af-IX Day is…

• African IXP operators day

• Invite only event for IXP operators from African region (with a few exceptions)

• Aimed at addressing IXP specific issues

• Designed as a platform where in-depth technical discussions can take place

• Promote the growth of IXPs in the region.

Day 1: Peering Coordinators Day is…

• Conducted in tutorial style format and open to anyone interested in peering & interconnection

• Provide a technical background on peering and interconnection for newcomers

• Designed as a platform where in-depth technical discussions can take place

• Promote the role of peering coordinators in the region.

Day 2 & 3: AfPIF Conference Day is…

• Conducted in plenary format and open to all

• Sessions are divided into – Keynote sessions with Q &A

– Panel Sessions

– Bilateral peering sessions

– Lightning talks

• Less technical and involves more discussions on various issues affecting peering and interconnection

AfPIF 101: Getting the most from AfPIF

1. Peering Introductions

2. The Meeting Tool

3. Make use of the breaks

4. Social Events

5. Lightning Talks

1. Peering Introductions

•Your AS Number •Where you Peer

•Your Peering Policy •Contact Information

•Email the above to mwangi@isoc.org • Subject: AfPIF-2016 Peering Introductions

2. The Meeting Tool

• Know who is at the meeting

• Schedule meeting with other participants

3. Make use of the breaks

• There are 6 x 0.5hr coffee/tea breaks and 3 x 1.5hr lunch breaks during the next 3 days

• Get to know our sponsors, speakers, panellists, etc. It is always a good place to break the ice.

• Use the meeting tool after to seek a meeting

4. Make use of the Social events

• We have at least 2 social activities planned during AfPIF

• Socials offer a good opportunity to get to know who is at AfPIF

• Peering discussions can be extended to the social events.

Logistics (1)

• There is transportation provided from the select hotels Serena, Tsogo Sun

• Transportation will depart the select hotels to Hyatt starting from 07:30, 07:45, 08:00, 08:15, 08:30, 08:45, 09:00, 09:15

• Transport for the social

Logistics (2)

• We have simultaneous interpretation in English and French

• We have a Live streaming for the event

• When asking questions please state – Your name

– Your affiliation

• Please keep all phones in silent/vibrate mode

• Photography – We have a photographer for AfPIF – Mr. Nyani Quarmyne

Badge Colors

Connectivity

Details

• SSID: SEACOM-AfPIF-2016

• Wifi bands: 2.4 GHz & 5.8GHz

• 802.11 standards: a/b/g/n

• Bandwidth: 1Gbps

• IPv4: No NAT

• IPv6: Native

Connectivity Sponsors

Where is the agenda?

www.internetsociety.org/afpif-2016

Social Media

• Official twitter hashtag #AfPIF2016

• Twitter follow @afpif

• Facebook http://www.facebook.com/afpif

• Share photographs on Instagram

• Help spread the word - see details on AfPIF website - www.internetsociety.org/afpif-2016

Don’t forget

1. Peering Introductions

•Your AS Number •Where you Peer

•Your Peering Policy •Contact Information

•Email the above to mwangi@isoc.org • Subject: AfPIF-2016 Peering Introductions