Meet AFRINIC at AfIGF 2026
AFRINIC is participating in the 15th Africa Internet Governance Forum, taking place from 2 to 5 November 2026 in Accra, Ghana. We would love to meet you there.
- AFRINIC Booth
- Accra, Ghana
Shaping Africa’s digital future, together.
The Forum brings together policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, civil society, the technical community and other stakeholders to discuss the priorities shaping Africa’s digital future.
As the Regional Internet Registry for Africa and the Indian Ocean region, AFRINIC manages and distributes the Internet number resources (IPv4, IPv6 and Autonomous System Numbers) that let networks across the continent connect. Our vision: a secure and accessible Internet for sustainable digital growth in Africa.
Inclusion and meaningful connectivity
Every new network, school, hospital or business that comes online needs Internet number resources. We help operators get them, and we support the move to IPv6 so Africa’s Internet can keep growing.
Cybersecurity and digital trust
Through services like RPKI, we help network operators secure their routing and make the Internet more resilient.
Multistakeholder governance
The policies that guide how Africa’s number resources are distributed are written by the community itself, through our open, bottom-up Policy Development Process. Anyone can take part.
Capacity building
We provide training and support so that African engineers can build and run strong, secure networks.
The technical foundations of Africa’s digital transformation.
Throughout the Forum, the AFRINIC team will take part in discussions and stakeholder engagements across three areas.
Internet Governance and Policy Development
Raising awareness of the role of Internet number resources and of an open, transparent, community-driven Policy Development Process.
Read more about Internet governance and policy development
Internet governance is most effective when diverse stakeholders have the opportunity to participate in decisions affecting the Internet’s development. AFRINIC will engage with policymakers, civil society, the technical community and other stakeholders to raise awareness of the role of Internet number resources and the importance of an open, transparent and community-driven Policy Development Process (PDP).
Strengthening Africa’s Internet Infrastructure
IPv6 adoption, routing security and interconnection, including engagements alongside Smart Africa on Africa’s peering ecosystem.
Read more about strengthening Internet infrastructure
Reliable and affordable connectivity depends on strong Internet infrastructure, efficient interconnection and the availability of Internet number resources. AFRINIC will contribute to discussions on IPv6 adoption, routing security and Internet interconnection, including engagements alongside Smart Africa on the role of Internet number resources in strengthening Africa’s peering ecosystem.
Building Capacity for a Secure and Resilient Internet
Training opportunities and initiatives supporting IPv6 deployment, RPKI, routing security and sustainable Internet growth.
Read more about building capacity
Through its Internet development programmes, AFRINIC supports the technical community in developing the knowledge and skills required to deploy, manage and secure Internet infrastructure. At AfIGF 2026, the team will share information about training opportunities and initiatives supporting IPv6 deployment, Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI), routing security and sustainable Internet growth.
Are you attending AfIGF 2026? We would love to meet you.
Whether you are an AFRINIC member, network operator, Internet service provider, regulator, policymaker, researcher or student, visit the AFRINIC booth to:
Explore membership and Internet number resources
Learn how your organisation can become an AFRINIC member and request IPv4, IPv6 addresses or ASNs. About membership
Discuss IPv6 deployment and routing security
Find out how IPv6 and RPKI can strengthen your network’s security, scalability and resilience.
Discover our Internet development programmes
Technical training, capacity-building initiatives and opportunities to develop your networking expertise.
Get involved in Internet policy development
Understand how the community-driven Policy Development Process works and how you can contribute. About the PDP
Meet our Member Services team
Get help with membership enquiries, resource requests and other AFRINIC services.
In Accra? Join us for the Members Engagement session.
We invite all AFRINIC members attending AfIGF 2026, as well as our members based in Ghana, to join us for an exclusive Members Engagement Session. It is an opportunity to connect with the AFRINIC team, exchange insights, share feedback and discuss matters of interest to our membership.
Register now (opens in a new tab)- Date
- Thursday 5 November 2026
- Time
- 09:00–11:00
- Venue
- Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra
- Room
- Labadi Suite 1
Discover AFRINIC services.
A short tour of the portals, tools and community channels AFRINIC offers members and the wider Internet community, from the new Membership Registration Portal to the Resource Policy Discussion list.
Download the video (MP4, 12.6 MB)Meet the AFRINIC team in Accra.
Our team is available throughout the Forum to engage with participants, answer questions and explore opportunities for collaboration.
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Arthur Carindal N’GuessanHead of Stakeholder Engagement
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Brice AbbaStakeholder Development
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James ChirwaHead of Member Services
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Christelle RobetteMember Services
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Eman MohamedMember Services
Let’s connect at AfIGF 2026.
Africa’s digital future depends on collaboration, inclusive participation and strong Internet infrastructure. Visit the AFRINIC booth, or schedule a meeting with our representatives in advance.
We look forward to meeting you in Accra!
Book a meeting- Event
- 15th Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF 2026)
- Dates
- 2–5 November 2026
- Venue
- Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra, Ghana
- Contact
- engagement@
afrinic.net