The plenaries are a platform for knowledge sharing, social networking and policy discussions. The main themes will be:

• Internet Governance
• E-governance
• Core Internet infrastructure
• Access, utility and development
• The Internet and economic development
• Business practices in the era of technology
• Higher education in the age of technology
• Cyber Security
• Technology and business
• Cloud Computing
• Open Data/Big Data
• Technology and content production
• Relations between mobile operators and the Internet community
• Mobile applications
• IPv6
• Peering and interconnection
• DNS
• RPKI
• IXPs

Who attends?

AFRINIC meetings are open to anyone including members, ISPs, the Internet community, academia, governments and regulators.

Why attend?

• Interact with local and international speakers.
• Network with the Internet Technology industry.
• Have your say on policy proposals that may directly affect the way your -organization accesses Internet number resources, or you can present your own proposals.
• Hear world-class speakers discuss cutting-edge Internet resource management research
• Increase your knowledge regarding Internet Number Resource Management and IP networking operations.
• Learn about best practice in Internet resource management to make your business more efficient.
• Meet AFRINIC staff and the community.
• Participate in our policy discussions.

Who will you meet?

• Surely a bunch of geeks!
• Business leaders
• IT Solution Providers
• Policy makers
• CIOs and IT Managers from the public and private sectors
• Government bodies
• ISPs
• Local and international operators
• Local and international media
• Tech enthusiasts
• Leaders and decision makers in the IT industry