Host an AFRINIC Event
In Your Country
Let’s build the skills, plans & results our continent needs to unleash the Internet’s power
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Why host an AFRINIC event?
Train & Certify
Equip engineers with the critical skills needed to build the Internet
Exposure
Showcase your brand to elite engineers across 104 countries
Prototype & Deploy
the IPv6, RPKI and other core Internet technologies
Leadership
Lead the regional agenda on digital infrastructure and governance
Build Community
Unite engineers and policymakers to protect the local Internet ecosystem
Network
Connect with top ISPs, regulators, and other decision-makers.
Local Hosts
Countries
Events
Which event is right for you?
Choose the event type that best matches your partnership goals.
Certification
Certify engineers' knowledge and skills for the global workplace .
- Network & Systems engineers
- 3 - 4 days
- IPv6 | Whois | INRM
Build a globally certified pool of engineers to drive IPv6 deployment
Deployathon
Transform knowledge and skill into real-world deployment progress.
- Network & Systems engineers
- 3 - 4 days
- IPv6 | RPKI | IRR
Get engineers to stop talking and start deploying IPv6 now.
Gov't Special Package
Position the government to take the lead on IPv6 deployment
- Engineers, CTOs, IT Directors
- 4 days + 3 days
- IPv6 | Strategy → Roadmap
Get managers & policymakers to stop talking and start driving IPv6 now.
SPECIAL PACKAGE
Government IPv6 Accelerator.
Position the government to take the lead on IPv6 deployment
Certification
Certify engineers' knowledge and skills for the global workplace .
- Network & Systems engineers
- 3 - 4 days
- IPv6 | Whois | IRM
Build a globally certified pool of engineers to drive IPv6 deployment
IPv6 Launch Summit
Transform knowledge and skill into real-world deployment progress.
- CTOs, IT Directors, Policymakers
- 2 - 3 days
- Strategy → Roadmap
Get managers & policymakers to stop talking and start driving IPv6 now.
Deployathon
Transform knowledge and skill into real-world deployment progress.
- Network & Systems engineers
- 3 - 4 days
- IPv6 | RPKI | IRR
Get engineers to stop talking and start deploying IPv6 now.
Show the private sector how governments
can lead the way in technology.
Conditions for hosting.
Venue.
- Suitable seating for ≥ 50 people
- Multi-media projector
- At least 100Mbps broadband
Event Facilitation.
- Assist with visa process
- Local transportation for trainers
- Coordinate with sponsors
Sponsorship Packages
Bronze.
Travel sponsorship for one trainer.
- Return air ticket
- Hotel accommodation
- Airport pickup | dropoff
Every sponsorship helps us reach more engineers in more countries.
Silver.
Travel sponsorship for two trainers.
- Return air ticket
- Hotel accommodation
- Airport pickup | dropoff
Every sponsorship helps us reach more engineers in more countries.
Gold.
Travel sponsorship for three trainers.
- Return air ticket
- Hotel accommodation
- Airport pickup | dropoff
Every sponsorship helps us reach more engineers in more countries.
FAQ
What are the benefits of hosting an AFRINIC Event?
- Priority access for your network engineers to the event.
- Advance your IPv6 deployment: you’ll have 2 experts at your venue for 4 days… all the free consulting you want.
- Boost your reputation as a sponsor of Internet capacity-building development in your country.
Who can apply to be a Local Host?
Any organisation or institution in the AFRINIC service region that wants to take the lead in promoting the development of Internet technology in their country. Local hosts in the past have included:
- Ministries of Information and Communications Technology
- Government regulators
- National ISP or IXP Associations
- Telecommunications and Internet Service Providers
- Universities and other Higher Educational Institutions
- Research and Education Network organisations
- Country Network Operator Groups
What happens after I submit an application?
We’ll review your submission, discusses details such as venue suitability and timing, and work with you to finalise logistics if selected.
Can my organisation benefit from hosting even if we are new to IPv6?
Yes. Hosts benefit from the expertise AFRINIC brings, and you can help build local capacity and awareness even if your team is still growing its IPv6 experience.
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