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The African Peering and Interconnection Forum addresses the key interconnection, peering, and traffic exchange opportunities and challenges on the continent and provides participants with global and regional insights for maximising opportunities that will help grow Internet infrastructure and services in Africa.
AfPIF 2015 - The Lessons Learnt
The 6th African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AFPIF) was held over a 3-day period from 25 – 27 August in Maputo, Mozambique.
The event discussed regional interconnection dynamics and content issues that are critical components of transit deficits.
Find AfPIF 2015 presentation slides, livestream and meeting summary in our dedidated AfPIF 2015 website
Why You Should Go
Networking
AfPIF brings in a wide range of people and professions from around Africa. Each event has lead to great discussions and ideas on how to implement a more efficient and cost effective local, regional, and international interconnection and peering strategies.
Help drive African regulatory and policy issues
They also drive ideas about African regulatory and policy issues, by encouraging participation by a range key people such as:
- Internet Service Providers
- Internet Exchange Point (IXP) operators and participants
- Policymakers and Regulators
- African and International Content Providers
- University and Government Internet Infrastructure Managers
- . . . and more!