This document provides information about the AfPIF-2016 conference in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It is organized over 4 days, with the first day being an invite-only event for African IXP operators. The second day is for peering coordinators and will provide a technical background on peering. The third and fourth days are the main conference, with keynote sessions, panels, and bilateral peering discussions. The document outlines the schedule and provides logistics information on transportation, interpretation services, connectivity details, and encourages participants to introduce themselves and use the conference tools to schedule meetings.

1. AfPIF-2016 “Back to Basics”
Welcome and Introductions

2. Karibu Dar es Salaam
• Welcome to AfPIF-2016, Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania
• 7th AfPIF event

3. 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)

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 2. The Meeting Tool
• Know who is at the
meeting
• Schedule meeting with
other participants

10. 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

11. 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.

12. 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

13. 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

14. Badge Colors

15. 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

16. Where is the agenda?
www.internetsociety.org/afpif-2016

17. 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

19. Don’t forget

20. 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