From comms at afrinic.net Thu Jan 15 12:09:18 2026 From: comms at afrinic.net (AFRINIC Communication) Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:09:18 +0400 Subject: [AfrIPv6-Discuss] Partner with AFRINIC: Host or Sponsor 2026 IPv6 & RPKI Events in Your Country Message-ID: <3E9DD25F-0C4D-42BA-92FA-845D4116C68E@afrinic.net> [Version en fran?ais au bas] Dear colleagues, Greetings from AFRINIC! It's that time of year, and we are calling on organisations across Africa to partner with us to unleash the power of the Internet through impactful in-person events in 2026. Join the 40+ organisations who have partnered with us over the past 20 years to build skills, deploy technologies, and drive continental progress. You can partner with us in one of two ways: Host an RPKI & IPv6 Deployathon. Host an IPv6 Training & Certification event. Government organisations will benefit the most from hosting our special Government IPv6 Kickstart event, in which we: Train & certify government IPv6 Engineers Train & certify IPv6 government Program Managers Create & refine an IPv6 Action Plan for the government. This event prepares the government organisation to host future deployathons, transforming those IPv6 deployment plans into actual IPv6 deployment milestones. Ready to make an impact? Learn more and apply to host an event in your country in 2026 - https://afrinic.academy/call-for-local-hosts/ Deadline: 31 January 2026 at 23:59 GMT. We look forward to partnering with you to elevate Africa's digital future. Kind Regards, AFRINIC Team P.S. Interested in sponsoring but don?t want to host? ?Sponsor an event or certification fees for engineers - https://afrinic.academy/call-for-local-hosts/ ???????????????????????.. Devenez partenaire d'AFRINIC : organisez ou sponsorisez les ?v?nements IPv6 & RPKI 2026 dans votre pays Chers coll?gues, Salutations d?AFRINIC!! C'est le moment de l'ann?e o? nous appelons les organisations ? travers l'Afrique ? collaborer avec nous pour exploiter tout le potentiel d'Internet gr?ce ? des ?v?nements en pr?sentiel marquants en 2026. Rejoignez plus de 40 organisations qui se sont associ?es ? nous au cours des 20 derni?res ann?es pour d?velopper des comp?tences, d?ployer des technologies et stimuler le progr?s continental. Vous pouvez vous associer ? nous de deux mani?res : Organisez un RPKI & IPv6 Deployathon Organisez un ?v?nement de formation et de certification IPv6 Les organisations gouvernementales tireront le meilleur parti de l'organisation de notre ?v?nement sp?cial Government IPv6 Kickstart, dans le cadre duquel nous: Formons et certifions les ing?nieurs IPv6 du gouvernement Formons et certifions les responsables de programmes IPv6 du gouvernement Cr?ons et affinons un plan d'action IPv6 pour le gouvernement. Cet ?v?nement pr?pare l'organisme gouvernemental ? organiser de futurs d?ploiements, transformant ces plans de d?ploiement IPv6 en ?tapes concr?tes de d?ploiement IPv6. Pr?t ? faire bouger les choses ? En savoir plus et postuler pour accueillir un ?v?nement dans votre pays en 2026 - https://afrinic.academy/fr/call-for-local-hosts/ Date limite : 31 Janvier 2026 ? 23 h 59 GMT. Nous sommes impatients de collaborer avec vous pour am?liorer l'avenir num?rique de l'Afrique. Cordialement, AFRINIC Team P.S. Vous souhaitez devenir un sponsor, mais vous ne voulez pas accueillir l??v?nement Parrainez un ?v?nement ou les frais de certification des ing?nieurs - https://afrinic.academy/fr/call-for-local-hosts/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From comms at afrinic.net Thu Feb 5 09:58:15 2026 From: comms at afrinic.net (AFRINIC Communication) Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2026 13:58:15 +0400 Subject: [AfrIPv6-Discuss] Host or Sponsor the 2026 AFRINIC IPv6 & RPKI Events in Your Country Message-ID: <6AA99DA4-330A-4FCC-BF9A-2A2F9CD0C5E6@afrinic.net> [Version en fran?ais au bas] Dear colleagues, We want to Partner with you! We are looking for African organisations that will join hands with us and unleash the power of the Internet through impactful AFRINIC IPv6 & RPKI in-person events in 2026. The organizations can partner with us: Either by: Hosting an RPKI & IPv6 Deployathon.? Hosting an IPv6 Training & Certification event. Sponsoring AFRINIC IPv6 & RPKI in-person events? Over the past 20 years, we have worked with 40+ organizations across Africa to build skills, deploy technologies, and drive continental progress and we would like you to come on board. What about Government organisations? Government organisations stand to make the most from hosting our special AFRINIC Government IPv6 Kickstart event, in which we: Train & certify government IPv6 Engineers Train & certify IPv6 government Program Managers Create & refine an IPv6 Action Plan for the government. This event prepares the government organisation to host future deployathons, transforming those IPv6 deployment plans into actual IPv6 deployment milestones. Ready to make an impact? Host us? Learn more and apply to host an event in your country in 2026 - https://afrinic.academy/call-for-local-hosts/ Application Deadline: 27th February 2026 at 23:59 GMT. We look forward to partnering with you to elevate Africa's digital future. Kind Regards, AFRINIC Team training at afrinic.net ?????????. FR Organisez ou sponsorisez les ?v?nements IPv6 & RPKI d'AFRINIC en 2026 dans votre pays. Chers coll?gues, Nous souhaitons ?tablir un partenariat avec vous ! Nous recherchons des organisations africaines qui souhaitent s'associer ? nous afin que tout le monde puisse profiter des avantages de l'Internet gr?ce ? des ?v?nements IPv6 & RPKI d'AFRINIC en pr?sentiel en 2026. Les organisations peuvent s'associer ? nous: Soit : en organisant un Deployathon RPKI & IPv6 . en organisant un ?v?nement de formation et de certification IPv6 . en parrainant les ?v?nements IPv6 & RPKI d'AFRINIC en pr?sentiel Au cours des 20 derni?res ann?es, nous avons travaill? avec plus de 40 organisations ? travers l'Afrique pour d?velopper des comp?tences, d?ployer des technologies et stimuler le progr?s continental, et nous aimerions que vous vous joigniez ? nous. Qu'en est-il des organisations gouvernementales ? Les organisations gouvernementales ont tout ? gagner en parrainant notre ?v?nement AFRINIC Government IPv6 Kickstart, dans le cadre duquel nous : Formons et certifions les ing?nieurs IPv6 du gouvernement. Formons et certifions les responsables de programmes IPv6 du gouvernement. Cr?ons et affinons un plan d'action IPv6 pour le gouvernement. Cet ?v?nement pr?pare les organisations gouvernementales ? organiser de futurs d?ploiements, transformant leurs plans de d?ploiement IPv6 en ?tapes concr?tes. Pr?t ? avoir un impact ? Vous souhaitez nous accueillir ? Pour en savoir plus et postuler pour accueillir un ?v?nement dans votre pays en 2026, rendez-vous sur https://afrinic.academy/call-for-local-hosts/ . Date limite de candidature : 27 f?vrier 2026 ? 23h59 GMT. Nous sommes impatients de collaborer avec vous pour am?liorer l'avenir num?rique de l'Afrique. Cordialement, L'?quipe AFRINIC training at afrinic.net -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From comms at afrinic.net Fri Feb 13 12:26:35 2026 From: comms at afrinic.net (AFRINIC Communication) Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:26:35 +0400 Subject: [AfrIPv6-Discuss] Host or Sponsor the 2026 AFRINIC IPv6 & RPKI Events in Your Country Message-ID: <21E73AA6-4980-41DE-AA04-AC2064CB886D@afrinic.net> [Version en fran?ais au bas] Dear colleagues, There is still more opportunity for more Partners! Just to remind you that we are looking for African organisations that will join hands with us and unleash the power of the Internet through impactful AFRINIC IPv6 & RPKI in-person events in 2026 (in both English and French Languages). The organizations can partner with us: Either by: Hosting an RPKI & IPv6 Deployathon.? Hosting an IPv6 Training & Certification event. Sponsoring AFRINIC IPv6 & RPKI in-person events? Over the past 20 years, we have worked with 40+ organizations across Africa to build skills, deploy technologies, and drive continental progress and we would like you to come on board. What about Government organisations? Government organisations stand to make the most from hosting our special AFRINIC Government IPv6 Kickstart event, in which we: Train & certify government IPv6 Engineers Train & certify IPv6 government Program Managers Create & refine an IPv6 Action Plan for the government. This event prepares the government organisation to host future deployathons, transforming those IPv6 deployment plans into actual IPv6 deployment milestones. Ready to make an impact? Host us? Learn more and apply to host an event in your country in 2026 - https://afrinic.academy/call-for-local-hosts/ Application Deadline: 27th February 2026 at 23:59 GMT. We look forward to partnering with you to elevate Africa's digital future. Kind Regards, AFRINIC Team training at afrinic.net ?????????. Chers coll?gues, D'autres opportunit?s pour les partenaires sont encore disponibles ! Nous recherchons des organisations africaines qui souhaiteraient s'associer ? nous afin de permettre ? tous de profiter des avantages d'Internet gr?ce ? des ?v?nements IPv6 et RPKI marquants d'AFRINIC, en pr?sentiel en 2026 (en anglais et en fran?ais). Soit en : en organisant un Deployathon RPKI & IPv6 . en organisant un ?v?nement de formation et de certification IPv6 . en parrainant les ?v?nements IPv6 & RPKI d'AFRINIC en pr?sentiel Au cours des 20 derni?res ann?es, nous avons travaill? avec plus de 40 organisations ? travers l'Afrique pour d?velopper des comp?tences, d?ployer des technologies et stimuler le progr?s continental, et nous aimerions que vous vous joigniez ? nous. Qu'en est-il des organisations gouvernementales ? Les organisations gouvernementales ont tout ? gagner en parrainant notre ?v?nement AFRINIC Government IPv6 Kickstart, dans le cadre duquel nous : Formons et certifions les ing?nieurs IPv6 du gouvernement. Formons et certifions les responsables de programmes IPv6 du gouvernement. Cr?ons et affinons un plan d'action IPv6 pour le gouvernement. Cet ?v?nement pr?pare les organisations gouvernementales ? organiser de futurs d?ploiements, transformant leurs plans de d?ploiement IPv6 en ?tapes concr?tes. Pr?t ? avoir un impact ? Vous souhaitez nous accueillir ? Pour en savoir plus et postuler pour accueillir un ?v?nement dans votre pays en 2026, rendez-vous sur https://afrinic.academy/call-for-local-hosts/ . Date limite de candidature : 27 f?vrier 2026 ? 23h59 GMT. Nous sommes impatients de collaborer avec vous pour am?liorer l'avenir num?rique de l'Afrique. Cordialement, L'?quipe AFRINIC training at afrinic.net -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Interactive Experience: Wrap up each week with live Zoom sessions, where you can engage directly with instructors and peers. No Cost: The entire workshop is 100% free! Certification Opportunities: Earn points throughout the course that can qualify you for exam sponsorship. If you can dedicate just 1.5 hours a day, this workshop will set you on the fast track to becoming IPv6 certified. Plus, a few lucky participants will win a full scholarship for the certification exam! Workshop Schedule Start Date: 7th April 2026 End Date: 30th April 2026 Registration Period: 23rd March - 1st April 2026 ??(Register here) ?? - https://afrinic.academy/learn-together/?pk_campaign=2026.04.zv6&pk_kwd=comms Topics Covered Week 1: IPv6 Foundations Configure Basic IPv6 Create the Perfect IPv6 Address Plan Live Session One - 10th April 2026 Week 2: Mastering Neighbor Discovery Protocol Provision IPv6 Configuration Live Session Two - 17th April 2026 Week 3: Implement IPv6 Routing Mastering IPv6 Transition Mechanisms Live Session Three - 24th April 2026 Week 4: Closing Event & Scholarship Announcements - 30th April 2026 Do you know someone who would benefit from this workshop? Send them this link. We can?t wait to welcome you to our next cohort on 7th April 2026! Best Regards, The AFRINIC Training Team -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Mon travail avec Afodaweb me confronte quotidiennement aux r?alit?s du d?ploiement de services en ligne au Niger, et je souhaite approfondir mes connaissances sur la gestion des ressources IP et les politiques d'AFRINIC pour mieux accompagner le d?veloppement num?rique de ma r?gion. Je suis ravi de rejoindre cette communaut? dynamique et j'ai h?te de contribuer ? nos futurs ?changes. Bien cordialement -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From comms at afrinic.net Fri Apr 24 14:39:43 2026 From: comms at afrinic.net (AFRINIC Communication) Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:39:43 +0400 Subject: [AfrIPv6-Discuss] =?utf-8?q?Call_for_Presentations_for_the_Africa?= =?utf-8?q?_Internet_Summit_2026_=28AIS=E2=80=9926=29_is_Open?= Message-ID: <259DE3A5-0F53-4265-A694-C87E88DFF648@afrinic.net> [Version en fran?ais au bas] Dear Colleagues, The Call for Presentations for the Africa Internet Summit 2026 (AIS?26) ? taking place from 22?26 June 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, is open. You now have until 24 May 2026 to submit your presentation abstracts. We welcome presentation abstracts from members of the African Internet community eager to share their expertise and insights. The Presentations sessions at AIS?26 will be a vibrant platform for both seasoned professionals and newcomers to exchange ideas on Internet growth and development in Africa. We encourage submissions covering a broad range of topics related to the expansion, access, and advancement of the Internet in Africa, helping to spark dialogue, share experiences, and strengthen technical capacity across the region. We are specifically interested in presentations focusing on the following areas: IPv6 Deployment IPv4 / IPv6 Routing and Operations Internet Governance Internet Measurements Routing Security, including RPKI and IRR DNS / DNSSEC Community networks Business Practices and Higher Education in the Age of Technology Network data security and management attacks mitigation Internet backbone operations Routing and switching protocols, including unicast, multicast, anycast, SDN Content & Service Delivery and Cloud Computing Network Automation/Programming Peering, Interconnects and IXPs Content Distribution Network technology & operations Research on Internet Operations and Deployment Network Virtualisation Your contribution can be in the form of a presentation during a session, a tutorial, or a live technical demonstration. Kindly take note of the information below before submitting your proposal. Important dates Deadline for submitting Presentation Abstracts ? 24 May 2026 Deadline for submission of draft presentations ? 6 June 2026 Submission of final presentation ? 16 June 2026 Please note that, due to the limited time allocated to technical presentations on the agenda, only shortlisted abstracts will be included. All selected presenters will be notified of the status of their presentation abstracts, including whether they will be included in the AIS?26 Agenda. How to submit a Presentation Proposal? Submit your Presentation proposal by filling out the form with the requested information here>>https://2026.internetsummit.africa/participate/call-for-presentation-form AIS?26 Speaker Guidelines Presentations are expected to last for 25 minutes; tutorials and panel discussions can run up to 90 minutes. The presenter should articulate their presentation slowly allowing room for interpretation. The presenter(s) will be required to upload their final presentation in PDF format, no later than five (5) days before the presentation date. Presenters are responsible for producing any handouts if required. For this event, we are expecting between 200 to 500 on-site delegates. Presentations with marketing and/or commercial content will not be considered. For any questions, please reach out to the Program Committee via email at: pc at internetsummit.africa We hope that you can join us and request that you disseminate this among your networks. Kind Regards, AIS?26 Secretariat ???????????? Chers coll?gues, Nous avons le plaisir de vous informer que l?appel ? pr?sentations pour l?Africa Internet Summit 2026 (AIS?26), qui se tiendra du 22 au 26 juin 2026 ? Nairobi, au Kenya, est d?sormais ouvert. Les personnes int?ress?es sont invit?es ? soumettre leurs r?sum?s de pr?sentation au plus tard le 24 mai 2026. L?AIS?26 offrira une importante plateforme d??change aux membres de la communaut? Internet africaine souhaitant partager leur expertise, leurs exp?riences et leurs perspectives sur le d?veloppement de l?Internet en Afrique. Les sessions de pr?sentations permettront de r?unir des professionnels exp?riment?s, des acteurs techniques, des d?cideurs, ainsi que de nouveaux contributeurs engag?s dans le d?veloppement de l??cosyst?me Internet du continent. Nous encourageons vivement les propositions portant sur des sujets li?s ? l?expansion, ? l?accessibilit?, ? la r?silience et ? l??volution de l?Internet en Afrique. Ces contributions contribueront ? enrichir les discussions, ? favoriser le partage d?exp?riences et ? renforcer les capacit?s techniques au sein de la r?gion. Nous sommes particuli?rement int?ress?s par des pr?sentations couvrant les th?matiques suivantes : D?ploiement de l?IPv6 ; Routage et op?rations IPv4 / IPv6 ; Gouvernance de l?Internet ; Mesures de l?Internet ; S?curit? du routage, y compris RPKI et IRR ; DNS / DNSSEC ; R?seaux communautaires ; Pratiques commerciales et enseignement sup?rieur ? l??re des technologies ; S?curit? des donn?es r?seau et att?nuation des attaques li?es ? la gestion des r?seaux ; Exploitation des dorsales Internet ; Protocoles de routage et de commutation, y compris unicast, multicast, anycast et SDN ; Livraison de contenus et de services, et informatique en nuage ; Automatisation et programmation des r?seaux ; Peering, interconnexions et points d??change Internet IXPs ; Technologies et op?rations des r?seaux de distribution de contenu CDN ; Recherche sur les op?rations et le d?ploiement de l?Internet ; Virtualisation des r?seaux. Les contributions peuvent prendre la forme d?une pr?sentation en session, d?un tutoriel ou d?une d?monstration technique en direct. Les personnes int?ress?es sont invit?es ? prendre connaissance des informations ci-dessous avant de soumettre leur proposition. Dates importantes Date limite de soumission des r?sum?s de pr?sentation : 24 mai 2026 ; Date limite de soumission des projets de pr?sentation : 6 juin 2026 ; Soumission de la pr?sentation finale : 16 juin 2026. Veuillez noter qu?en raison du temps limit? pr?vu dans l?agenda pour les pr?sentations techniques, seules les propositions pr?s?lectionn?es pourront ?tre retenues. Les auteurs des r?sum?s soumis seront inform?s du statut de leur proposition, y compris de son ?ventuelle int?gration dans l?agenda de l?AIS?26. Comment soumettre une proposition de pr?sentation ? Les propositions de pr?sentation doivent ?tre soumises en remplissant le formulaire pr?vu ? cet effet, disponible ici : https://2026.internetsummit.africa/participate/call-for-presentation-form Directives ? l?attention des intervenants de l?AIS?26 Les pr?sentations sont pr?vues pour une dur?e de 25 minutes. Les tutoriels et les tables rondes peuvent durer jusqu?? 90 minutes. Les intervenants sont invit?s ? s?exprimer de mani?re claire et pos?e, afin de faciliter l?interpr?tation et la compr?hension par l?ensemble des participants. Les intervenants s?lectionn?s devront t?l?verser leur pr?sentation finale au format PDF au plus tard cinq (5) jours avant la date pr?vue de leur intervention. Les intervenants sont responsables de la pr?paration de tout document compl?mentaire ? distribuer, le cas ?ch?ant. Pour cet ?v?nement, la participation en pr?sentiel est estim?e entre 200 et 500 d?l?gu?s. 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URL: From comms at afrinic.net Tue Apr 28 14:41:21 2026 From: comms at afrinic.net (comms at afrinic.net) Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:41:21 +0000 Subject: [AfrIPv6-Discuss] REMINDER: Invitation to Contribute to the AFRINIC Bylaws Review by 10th May 2026 Message-ID: [Apologies for cross-posting] [Version en fran?ais au bas] Dear Colleagues, Following our announcement on 19th April 2026, the AFRINIC Bylaws Review Committee wishes to remind you that the community consultation on the review of the AFRINIC Bylaws remains open. As the Regional Internet Registry for Africa and the Indian Ocean region, AFRINIC?s governance framework underpins the stability and development of Africa's Internet infrastructure. It is therefore essential that our bylaws continue to be strong, transparent, and aligned with the evolving needs of our diverse community. ________________________________ Why Your Contribution Matters This review process is central to our commitment to accountability. By sharing your views, you contribute directly to strengthening governance and transparency, while helping ensure that the bylaws remain responsive to evolving operational realities and aligned with applicable legal and governance standards. How to Participate Submissions should be clear and concise. You may submit your feedback via the dedicated online form here. ________________________________ Join the Webinar: Strengthen Your Contribution in the AFRINIC Bylaws Join us for the ?AFRINIC Bylaws Review ? Community Engagement? webinar on 4 May 2026 at 15:00 UTC to gain a clear understanding of the review process. Register now to secure your place. ________________________________ Upcoming Milestones Following the closure of this initial window, the process will proceed according to the following indicative timeline: * 11 May ? 25 May 2026: Committee Analysis & Clarifications. * 26 May ? 15 June 2026: Drafting Phase One. * 19 June 2026: Publication of Draft Bylaws Amendments. * 22 June ? 26 June 2026: Presentation & Feedback during AIS?26. ________________________________ Submission Deadline The current Community Consultation Period is scheduled to conclude on 10 May 2026. We strongly encourage you to submit your comments, proposed amendments, and supporting rationales before this date to ensure they are included in the Committee?s forthcoming analysis. We thank you for your continued engagement and for contributing to the future of Internet governance in Africa. Kind Regards, AFRINIC Communications. ________________________________ Rappel : Consultation communautaire sur la r?vision des Statuts d?AFRINIC Objet : RAPPEL ? Invitation ? contribuer ? la r?vision des Statuts d?AFRINIC avant le 10 mai 2026 Chers membres de la communaut?, Suite ? notre annonce du 19 avril 2026, le Comit? de r?vision des Statuts d?AFRINIC souhaite vous rappeler que la consultation communautaire sur la r?vision des Statuts d?AFRINIC est toujours ouverte. En tant que Registre Internet r?gional pour l?Afrique et la r?gion de l?oc?an Indien, le cadre de gouvernance d?AFRINIC constitue un pilier essentiel de la stabilit? et du d?veloppement de l?infrastructure Internet en Afrique. Il est donc primordial que nos statuts demeurent solides, transparents et align?s sur les besoins ?volutifs de notre communaut? diverse. ________________________________ Pourquoi votre contribution est importante Ce processus de r?vision est au c?ur de notre engagement en faveur de la redevabilit?. En partageant vos points de vue, vous contribuez directement au renforcement de la gouvernance et de la transparence, tout en veillant ? ce que les statuts restent adapt?s aux r?alit?s op?rationnelles en constante ?volution et conformes aux normes juridiques et de gouvernance applicables. ________________________________ Comment participer Les contributions doivent ?tre claires et concises. Vous pouvez soumettre vos commentaires via le formulaire en ligne d?di? ici. ________________________________ Participez au webinaire : Strengthen Your Contribution in the AFRINIC Bylaws Rejoignez-nous pour le webinaire ??R?vision des statuts d'AFRINIC ? Participation de la communaut???, le 4 mai 2026 ? 15 h 00 UTC, afin de bien comprendre le processus de r?vision. Inscrivez-vous d?s maintenant pour r?server votre place. ________________________________ Prochaines ?tapes ? la cl?ture de cette premi?re phase, le processus se poursuivra selon le calendrier indicatif suivant : * 11 mai ? 25 mai 2026 : Analyse par le Comit? et clarifications. * 26 mai ? 15 juin 2026 : Phase de r?daction (phase 1). * 19 juin 2026 : Publication du projet d?amendements des Statuts. * 22 juin ? 26 juin 2026 : Pr?sentation et collecte de retours lors de l?AIS?26. ________________________________ Date limite de soumission La p?riode de consultation communautaire en cours prendra fin le 10 mai 2026. Nous vous encourageons vivement ? soumettre vos commentaires, propositions d?amendements et justifications avant cette date afin qu?ils soient pris en compte dans l?analyse ? venir du Comit?. Nous vous remercions de votre engagement sans faille et de votre contribution ? l'avenir de la gouvernance de l'Internet en Afrique. Cordialement AFRINIC Communications. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From comms at afrinic.net Thu Apr 30 06:24:51 2026 From: comms at afrinic.net (comms at afrinic.net) Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:24:51 +0000 Subject: [AfrIPv6-Discuss] =?windows-1252?q?Register_for_the__=93AFRINIC_B?= =?windows-1252?q?ylaws_Review_-_Community_Engagement=94_Webinar=2C_4th_Ma?= =?windows-1252?q?y_2026=2C_15=3A00_UTC=2E?= Message-ID: [Apologies for cross-posting] [Version en fran?ais au bas] Dear Colleagues, As AFRINIC continues to strengthen transparency, accountability, and community-driven governance, the ongoing Bylaws Review process presents a critical opportunity for stakeholders to directly influence the AFRINIC?s future in the Community Consultation that closes on 10th May 2026. The AFRINIC Bylaws Review Committee is hosting a webinar to provide clarity, drive awareness, and encourage meaningful contributions to the process. Webinar Details Date: 4th May 2026 Time: 15:00 UTC (1 hour) Register Here The AFRINIC Bylaws are the foundation of how the AFRINIC is governed (from decision-making structures to member representation and accountability mechanisms) and any revisions in the bylaws will have lasting implications for the management of Internet number resources across Africa and the Indian Ocean region. Participants will have the opportunity to gain insights into the consultation process and seek clarifications directly from members of the Committee. The webinar is open to all stakeholders, including AFRINIC members and the wider Internet community. What you will gain from this session * A clear understanding of the Bylaws Review process and why it matters. * Practical guidance on how to submit informed and effective feedback. * An opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with the process. * The knowledge needed to confidently participate before the consultation deadline. We look forward to welcoming you. Kind Regards, AFRINIC Communications. ????????????? FR Inscrivez-vous au webinaire ? AFRINIC Bylaws Review - Community Engagement?, le 4 mai 2026 ? 15 h 00 UTC. Chers coll?gues, Alors qu?AFRINIC continue de renforcer la transparence, la responsabilit? et une gouvernance port?e par la communaut?, le processus en cours de r?vision des statuts constitue une occasion cruciale pour les parties prenantes d?influencer directement l?avenir d?AFRINIC dans le cadre de la consultation communautaire qui se cl?turera le 10 mai 2026. Le comit? de r?vision des statuts d?AFRINIC organise un webinaire afin d?apporter des ?claircissements, de sensibiliser et d?encourager des contributions significatives ? ce processus. D?tails du webinaire Date : 4 mai 2026 Heure : 15.00-16.00 GMT Inscrivez-vous ici Les statuts d?AFRINIC constituent la base de la gouvernance d?AFRINIC (des structures de prise de d?cision ? la repr?sentation des membres et aux m?canismes de responsabilit?), et toute r?vision de ces statuts aura des r?percussions durables sur la gestion des num?ros Internet ? travers l?Afrique et la r?gion de l?oc?an Indien. Les participants auront l?occasion d?obtenir des informations sur le processus de consultation et de poser directement leurs questions aux membres du comit?. Le webinaire est ouvert ? toutes les parties prenantes, y compris les membres d?AFRINIC et l?ensemble de la communaut? Internet. Ce que vous retirerez de cette session: * Une compr?hension claire du processus de r?vision des statuts et de son importance. * Des conseils pratiques sur la mani?re de soumettre des contributions ?clair?es et efficaces. * Une occasion de poser des questions et d?interagir directement avec le processus. * Les connaissances n?cessaires pour participer en toute confiance avant la date limite de la consultation. Nous nous r?jouissons de vous accueillir. Cordialement, AFRINIC Communications -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Date: 17 June 2026 Time: 10:00 AM UTC, 2:00 PM Mauritian Time Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7017784982005/WN_KulTnNftT4Kr9cIRhnjTgQ What You Will Learn ? Understand why IPv6 transition has become a matter of national digital sovereignty, not just a technical upgrade. ? Grasp how the African Government IPv6 Accelerator is structured and how your MDA can enrol and progress through it. ? Benchmark your country's IPv6 readiness against regional peers and global mandates. ? Leave with a defensible case for your leadership on the cost of inaction versus the cost of acting now, and a clear next step for your MDA. Who Should Attend? ? Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) ? Telecommunications Operators (Telcos) ? Regulatory Authorities ? ICT Policymakers ? Network and Infrastructure Managers ? Digital Transformation Leaders This session will equip participants with the knowledge, tools, and strategic arguments needed to build a compelling case for IPv6 adoption within their organisations and contribute to a more secure, scalable, and future-ready digital ecosystem. Register Now https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7017784982005/WN_KulTnNftT4Kr9cIRhnjTgQ Reserve your place today and discover how your organisation can benefit from the African Government IPv6 Accelerator. Learn more here: https://afrinic.academy/webinar/ AFRINIC Training Team From comms at afrinic.net Tue Jun 16 09:58:49 2026 From: comms at afrinic.net (AFRINIC Communication) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:58:49 +0400 Subject: [AfrIPv6-Discuss] Reminder: Register for the AFRINIC webinar: "Don't Get Left Behind: Inside the African Government IPv6 Accelerator' Message-ID: <15AF8196-72FE-4026-B9F0-F5027B654957@afrinic.net> Dear Colleagues, As governments across Africa accelerate their digital transformation agendas, the transition to IPv6 is no longer simply a technical upgrade; it is becoming a strategic imperative for digital sovereignty, national resilience, and sustainable Internet growth. Join us for an insightful webinar, "Don't Get Left Behind: Inside the African Government IPv6 Accelerator," where government agencies, regulators, policymakers, and telecommunications operators will gain practical insights into Africa's flagship initiative to support public-sector IPv6 adoption. Date: 17 June 2026 Time: 10:00 AM UTC, 2:00 PM Mauritian Time Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7017784982005/WN_KulTnNftT4Kr9cIRhnjTgQ What You Will Learn ? Understand why IPv6 transition has become a matter of national digital sovereignty, not just a technical upgrade. ? Grasp how the African Government IPv6 Accelerator is structured and how your MDA can enrol and progress through it. ? Benchmark your country's IPv6 readiness against regional peers and global mandates. ? Leave with a defensible case for your leadership on the cost of inaction versus the cost of acting now, and a clear next step for your MDA. Who Should Attend? ? Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) ? Telecommunications Operators (Telcos) ? Regulatory Authorities ? ICT Policymakers ? Network and Infrastructure Managers ? Digital Transformation Leaders This session will equip participants with the knowledge, tools, and strategic arguments needed to build a compelling case for IPv6 adoption within their organisations and contribute to a more secure, scalable, and future-ready digital ecosystem. Register Now https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7017784982005/WN_KulTnNftT4Kr9cIRhnjTgQ Reserve your place today and discover how your organisation can benefit from the African Government IPv6 Accelerator. Take the IPv6 Readiness Self-Assessment before the webinar. It is a 2-minute self-diagnostic across six dimensions of institutional readiness: leadership awareness, technical capacity, planning maturity, infrastructure readiness, vendor relationships, and deployment activity. Your individual responses are confidential. Aggregate data informs the programme. Your tier score lands in your inbox when you submit. Why take it before the webinar: You walk into the session with your own data, not a generic frame When we walk through what each tier means, you will know exactly which paragraph applies to your MDA You will have the result to forward to your DG or Permanent Secretary the same week, not the week after Take the 2-minute assessment ? (https://learn.afrinic.academy/?fluent-form=6) If the button does not render, paste this into your browser:? Join the Government IPv6 Accelerator (https://learn.afrinic.academy/?fluent-form=6) Learn more here: https://afrinic.academy/webinar/ AFRINIC Training Team -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: