<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html charset=windows-1252"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;">Dear Colleagues,<br><br>We invite all individuals wishing to present during AFRINIC-25, which will be held from 25 to 30 November 2016 to submit their presentation abstract. <br><br>To enrich the discussions and share knowledge with the technical community at AFRINIC-25, we are seeking presentations of a wide range of issues, broadly related to access and development of the Internet in Africa. We are specifically interested in presentations focusing on: <br><br> Internet Governance<br> E-governance<br> Core Internet Infrastructure<br> Access, Utility and Development<br> The Internet and Economic Development<br> Business Practices and Technology<br> Higher Education in the Age of Technology<br> Cyber Security<br> Technology and Business<br> Cloud Computing<br> Open Data/Big Data<br> Technology and Content Production<br> Relations between Mobile Operators and the Internet Community<br> Mobile Applications<br> IPv6<br> Peering and Interconnection<br> DNS <br> RPKI<br> IXPs <br><br>Your contribution can be in the form of a presentation during a session, a tutorial, or a live technical demonstration. <br><br>Kindly read all information carefully before submitting your proposal. <br><br>Speakers Guidelines<br><br> Presentations should be 15 -30 minutes in length, with approximately 10-15 minutes for Q&A at the end of each presentation. <br> The maximum time allotted per presentation will not exceed 45 minutes. <br> The presenter(s) will be required to upload their final presentation in PDF format, no later than five (5) days prior to the presentation date. <br> Presenters are responsible for producing any handouts if required. There are usually approximately 200 delegates in each session. <br><br>Presentations with marketing and/or commercial content will not be considered.<br><br>How to submit a Presentation Proposal<br><br>1. Please register/login on the AFRINIC-25 website at: <a href="https://meeting.afrinic.net/afrinic-25/">https://meeting.afrinic.net/afrinic-25/</a><br>2. Fill in the online form with the requested information.<br>3. In the Speakers section, provide your abstract, your biography and slides if available and you are done!<br><br>Important dates to note <br><br>Deadline for submitting an application 30 September 2016 <br>Notification of acceptance of application 07 October 2016<br>Submission of draft presentation 22 October 2016<br>Submission of final presentation - 22 November 2016<br><br>We look forward to reading your proposals.<br><br>AFRINIC Communication<br><div apple-content-edited="true">
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