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<div><br></div><div><b>Dear Listers,</b></div><div><b></b><br></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif""><span lang="EN-US">The Africa Domain Name System Forum
organizing committee is seeking host organizations, for the 2019 Africa Domain
Name System forum meetings. <span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif""><span lang="EN-US">The hosts have three principal functions.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif""><span lang="EN-US">1) Provide local facilities for the
Conferences<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif""><span lang="EN-US">2) Provide a local contact point or a
representative<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif""><span lang="EN-US">3) Arrange logistics and maintain the
registration desk.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif""><span lang="EN-US">4) Facilitate visa formalities for the
participants<a name="_GoBack"></a><span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif""><span lang="EN-US">Please note that the hosts are not
responsible for the Program or for the Registration Process.<span></span></span></p>
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</b><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif""><span lang="EN-US"><b>Further information:</b><span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif""><span lang="EN-US">The location:<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif""><span lang="EN-US">The location must have good international
travel connections, which are attractive. Since most participants are
self-funded.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif""><span lang="EN-US"><b>Local organization:</b><span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif""><span lang="EN-US">This involves finding a suitable location, local
hotels, receptions and sponsorship, high profile local speakers, touristic
possibilities and other allied services/facilities. The local organizers
automatically become members of the Conference Committee but they are NOT responsible
for the major tasks of the Program Commitee or for registration.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif""><b><u><span lang="EN-US">A.
Connectivity<span></span></span></u></b></p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif""><span lang="EN-US"><span>1.<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US">Provide Wifi connectivity for
up-to 200 participants - at least 150 Mbps<span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif""><span lang="EN-US"><span>2.<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US">Provide <span> </span>separate connectivity for Live Streaming
equipment - at least 10 Mbps<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif""><b><u><span lang="EN-US">B.
Power outlets<br>
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<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif""><span lang="EN-US"><span>1.<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US">Provide conference technical
equipment (multi-plug extension cables, etc) for all attendees (upto 200)<span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif""><span lang="EN-US"><span>2.<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US">Provide a power outlet at the
center isle for the Live Streaming equipment (near the very front row)<span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif""><span lang="EN-US"><span>3.<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US">Provide power outlets at the
podium for the panelists<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif""><b><u><span lang="EN-US">C.
Translation<span></span></span></u></b></p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif""><span lang="EN-US"><span>1.<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US">Provide simultaneous
interpretation <span> </span>services for upto 200
participants for English and French</span></p><p class="gmail-MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif""><br><span lang="EN-US"><span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif""><b><u><span lang="EN-US">D.
Audio Visual<span></span></span></u></b></p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif""><span lang="EN-US"><span>1.<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US">Provide at least 2 projectors
and 2 projector screens on opposite sides of the podium. These need to be
clearly visible from all sides of the room. <span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif""><span lang="EN-US"><span>2.<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US">Provide an adequate sound
system for the room to allow clear sound for all participants in the room<span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif""><span lang="EN-US"><span>3.<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US">Provide at least 3 microphones
on the center isle to be used by participants<span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif""><span lang="EN-US"><span>4.<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US">Provide sound output from the
floor sound to be connected to the live streaming equipment<span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif""><span lang="EN-US"><span>5.<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US">Provide at least 6 microphones
for the podium panelists<span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif""><span lang="EN-US"><span>6.<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US">Provide two screens for
panelists to follow proceedings from the podium<span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif""><span lang="EN-US"><span>7.<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US">Kramer presentation scalar
model.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif""><b><u><span lang="EN-US">E.
Room Setup<span></span></span></u></b></p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif""><span lang="EN-US"><span>1.<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US">Provide classroom seating with
tables for at least 150 people <span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif""><span lang="EN-US"><span>2.<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US">Provide writing materials for
the participants at the venue<span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif""><span lang="EN-US"><span>3.<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US">Provide a podium for panelists
with seating for at least 6 panelists. The podium should allow space for a
backdrop banner to be installed at a central location to be seen behind the
podium panelists.</span></p><p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif""><br></p><p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif""><br><span lang="EN-US"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif""><span lang="EN-US">Interested organizations should submit
their expressions of interest on or before 30 December 2018 to the Secretariat , Africa Domain Name system
forum via <a href="mailto:secretariat@aftld.org">secretariat@aftld.org</a><span></span></span></p>
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