We are pleased to announce that the Call for Papers for the African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) 2026 is now open!

AfPIF is a unique, community-driven event that brings together a wide range of regional Internet industry stakeholders to promote collaboration and growth in peering, interconnection, and infrastructure development. This year’s event will take place from August 18 to 20 at the Marriott Hotel in Kigali, Rwanda.

We are now accepting proposals for presentations, panels, tutorials, and lightning talks that explore key challenges and opportunities in Africa’s evolving Internet ecosystem. We welcome submissions on the following themes:

• Network interconnection & IXPs
• Peering and transit
• Content delivery
• Data centers & colocation
• Submarine cable systems
• Backbone, metro, and rural networks
• Internet policy & regulation
• Research & statistics about the African Internet
• Industry experiences & lessons learned
• Tools, technologies, and innovations
• Community and talent development

Submit your proposal abstract here: https://indico.afpif.org/e/afpif2026

The deadline for submissions is June 15, 2026. Proposals will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged!

Please feel free to share this announcement with your various networks. If you have any questions, please contact the AfPIF PC at: pc@afpif.org

We look forward to receiving your contributions and seeing you in Rwanda!