AfPIF 2011 Agenda

Day 1: 8 August 2011

01. The Peering Scene in Ghana

Moderator: Michuki Mwangi

  • The Peering Scene in Ghana, Ayitey Bulley
  • The Peering Game, Bill Norton (Dr. Peering) – .pdf
02. Brief on Peering Jargon

Moderator: Ayitey Bulley

  • Peering Jargon, Mark Tinka (Global Transit)
  • PeeringDB and why everyone should use it, Martin Levy (Hurricane Electric)
  • Art of Peering, Bill Norton (Dr. Peering)
03. PCH Peering Survey

Moderator: Mark Tinka

  • Peering Survey, Jonny Martin (PCH)
  • Peering vs. Transit Economics case of INIT7, Fredy Kuenzler (INIT7)
  • IPv6 Global Deployment. Where and How?, Martin Levy (Hurricane Electric)

 Day 2: 9 August 2011

04. Ghana’s Regional Interconnection Policy

Moderator: Godfred Ofori Som

  • The IXP Best Practice, Johhny Martin (PCH)
  • Government of Ghana view of IXPs, William Tevie (DG, NITA)
  • Economics and Dynamics of African IXPs, Mouhamet Diop (NEXT/KHEWEUL.COM)
  • Building Critical Mass at an IXP, Yen Choi (NIXP)

Regional Interconnection Part 2: “Cross-Border Policy and Frameworks”

Moderator: Nii Quaynor

  • Ghana’s Regional Interconnection Policy, Patrick Laryea (NCA)
  • Overview of West Africa Cross-Border Scene, Mike Jensen
  • The African Cross-Border Policy Dynamics, Muriuki Mureithi
05. Building the African Internet

Moderator: Mike Jensen

  • SEACOM, Willem Marais (SEACOM)
  • Main-One, Joseph Odoi (Main One)
  • MTN Ghana, Richard Densu (MTN Ghana)
  • Vodafone Ghana, Kenneth Asare (Vodafone Ghana)