Sponsorship Opportunities

The African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF), organized by the African IXP Association (AFIX) with the support of the Internet Society (ISOC) and hosted by Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), Rack Centre and AF-CIX seeks to address Africa’s unique interconnection challenges and opportunities.

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African IXP Association (AFIX) and the Internet Society (ISOC) will hold the 14th annual African Peering and Interconnection Forum in Lagos, Nigeria from 19—21 August 2025. The event, hosted by the IXPN, Rack Centre and AF-CIX aims to promote the development of national and cross border interconnection by:

Bringing together infrastructure providers, content providers, service providers, and policy-makers to engage, share experiences, and learn from experts in their field.
Promoting the establishment and growth of Internet Exchange Points by fostering community cooperation and by demonstrating the value of local, national, and regional interconnection.
Sharing knowledge about the economics of network interconnection and peering in order to reduce information asymmetry.
Providing opportunities for participants to establish interconnection and other agreements through dedicated “Peering Bilaterals” meeting sessions.
Facilitating participant interaction through social activities and an online portal.

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AFPIF 2025

After thirteen years of engagement, AfPIF has earned its reputation as the seminal event for peering and interconnection in Africa. It is widely regarded as a key venue for networking and business development because it provides unique opportunities for industry participants to meet, socially interact, and develop new relationships.

By being part of this event you will have the opportunity to interact with:

Network Infrastructure Providers
Internet Exchange Point Operators
Content Providers and Content Distribution Networks
Internet Service Providers
Data Center Operators
Research and Education Networks
Network Interconnection Experts
Policy-makers and Regulators

Social Activities

Planned social activities include:

Beers for Peers: An informal event designed to provide an opportunity for participants to meet and interact in an informal environment early in the conference schedule. This event will be held on the evening of Tuesday 19 August, hosted by NAPAfrica.
Gala Dinner: A more formal event designed to give participants an opportunity to interact and enjoy a taste of Nigerian cuisine and culture. This event will be held on the evening of Wednesday 20 August and will be hosted by IXPN, Rack Centre and AF-CIX.

AfPIF provides additional opportunities for interaction in its sponsor exhibition area and in the Peering Bilaterals sessions, which are designed to facilitate one-on-one meetings between participants. Attendees are also invited to participate in Peering Personals – 60-second presentations for network operators or Internet Exchange Points to promote peering opportunities of their networks or peering infrastructure.

The Venue

General Information on Nigeria

Nigeria is a country located on the western coast of Africa. Nigeria has a diverse geography, with climates ranging from arid to humid equatorial. However, Nigeria’s most diverse feature is its people. Hundreds of languages are spoken in the country, including Yoruba, Igbo, Fulani, Hausa, Edo, Ibibio, Tiv, and English. The country has abundant natural resources, notably large deposits of petroleum and natural gas.

The national capital is Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, which was created by decree in 1976. However, Lagos, the former capital, retains its standing as the country’s leading commercial and industrial city.

Nigeria is a patchwork of distinctive regions, including deserts, plains, swamps, mountains, and steamy jungles. It has one of the largest river systems in the world, including the Niger Delta, the third largest delta on Earth.

Much of Nigeria is covered with plains and savannas. These tropical grasslands spread out as far as the eye can see and are interrupted here and there by trees and shrubs. The southwestern plains are home to the Yoruba people, who have lived there for thousands of years.

Modern Nigeria dates from 1914, when the British Protectorates of Northern and Southern Nigeria were joined. The country became independent on October 1, 1960, and in 1963 adopted a republican constitution but elected to stay a member of the Commonwealth.

About Lagos

Lagos is Nigeria’s largest city and one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. It is the economic and cultural hub of the country, renowned for its vibrant nightlife, diverse culture, and bustling markets. The city is divided into the mainland and the island, with the latter being the commercial and entertainment centre.