Setting the Stage: Peering vs Transit Economics

Moderator: Kurtis Lindqvist (NETNOD)

African Fiber Assets: Mike Jensen
01.B.Mwangi.IXP: Michuki Mwangi (Internet Society)
The Peering Game: Bill Norton

Interconnection: the Cross-Border Policy and Regulatory Challenges

Moderator: Dr. Nii Quaynor

Overview of Existing Cross-Border and Regulatory Policies:

• East Africa: EARPTO
• Southern Africa: William Stucke
• NePAD broadband strategy and Umojanet: Edmund Katiti (e-Africa Commission)
• Peering and Transit regulations – Best approach for Governments: Mike Jensen

Peering and Interconnection Strategies for Operator

Moderator: Mark Tinka

• The Art of Peering: Bill Norton
• How to Evaluate Peering Locations: Jonny Martin (Packet Clearing House)

 Day 2: August 12, 2010

A Guide to Peering and Interconnection Contracts and Negotiations

Moderator: John Walubengo

• Understanding the Jargon: Mark Tinka (AfriNIC)
• Issues to Consider when Developing an Interconnection Policy: Bill Norton
• IXPs Peering Policies: Kurtis Lindqvist (NETNOD)

Africa Peering and Interconnection Opportunities: The Transition from National ISPs to Regional Carriers

Moderator: Dr. Nii Quaynor

• Identifying the business case and model: Jean-Pierre de Leu, SEACOM
• African Operators Peering and Interconnection challenges: Paul Mugemangango, MTN Rwanda
• National Fiber infrastructures: What’s in it for regional Carriers – East African Case: Jane Karuku, Orange Kenyay

The Role of Carrier Neutral Data Centres

Moderator: Mike Jensen

• The role of content providers: Mike Blanche
• Role of Carrier Neutral Data Centers: Jonny Martin (Packet Clearing House)
• NRENs whats their real content value: Meoli Kashorda (Ubuntunet Alliance)
• Building Critical mass at an IXP Job Witteman (AMSIX)