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AfPIF-2015 “Lessons Learnt”

Welcome and Introductions

Bem vindo a Maputo!

• Welcome to AfPIF-2015, Maputo Mozambique• 6th AfPIF event looking to review 6 years of

growth

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 out of event

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-2015 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)

• Different from other years, the AfPIF-2015 event is held in a different venue from the designated conference hotel

• There is transportation provided from the select hotels

• Transportation will depart Southern Sun Starting from 07:45, 08:00, 08:15, 08:30, 08:45

Logistics (2)

• We have simultaneous interpretation in English, French and Portuguese

• 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. Carlos Litulo

Room Layout

Exhibition

Conference Room

Peering Bilaterals

Badge Colors

Connectivity

Details

• SSID: AfPIF-2015• 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-2015

Social Media

• Official twitter hashtag #AfPIF2015• 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-2015

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-2015 Peering Introductions