Bring Africa’s Internet community to your country.
AFRINIC meetings are among the most important Internet events held in Africa and the Indian Ocean region, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers and technical experts. They attract over 400 participants from more than 35 countries, including representatives from Internet service providers, governments, regulators, academia, civil society, network operators and technology companies.
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What happens at an AFRINIC meeting
Internet policy discussions
Shape the future of Internet governance in Africa.
Technical training
Capacity building and skill development programmes.
Networking and collaboration
Connect with industry leaders and innovators.
Industry demonstrations
Showcase innovations and knowledge exchange.
Two meetings a year
Africa Internet Summit (AIS)
Usually held in June, organised with AfNOG and other African Internet organisations.
- Technical training programmes
- Policy discussions
- Annual General Members’ Meeting
Stand-alone meeting
A focused, six-day deep dive into the frameworks, workshops and policies that govern the African Internet landscape.
- Internet policy development
- Specialised workshops
- Intense community engagement
Upcoming AFRINIC meetings
Submit your proposal to host one of these events and bring Africa’s Internet community to your country.
- 7 – 10 June 2027AIS 2027 & AFRINIC-39Africa Internet Summit
- 29 – 3 December 2027AFRINIC-40Stand-alone meeting
- 26 – 30 June 2028AIS 2028 & AFRINIC-41Africa Internet Summit
Why host an AFRINIC meeting?
Demonstrate leadership in Internet development and place your organisation at the forefront of Africa’s digital transformation.
Global visibility
Increase regional and global visibility for your organisation and country.
Direct engagement
Connect with Internet industry leaders and policymakers across Africa.
Showcase innovation
Demonstrate technological innovation and digital infrastructure capabilities.
Shape the future
Participate in discussions shaping Internet governance in Africa.
Who attends AFRINIC meetings?
AFRINIC meetings are open to everyone and free to attend, encouraging wide participation across Africa and globally. Participants come from across the Internet ecosystem, including:
Internet service providers
ISPs and connectivity providersGovernment and regulators
Policy makers and regulatory bodiesAcademic networks
Universities and research institutionsCivil society
NGOs and community organisationsNetwork operators
IXPs and infrastructure providersccTLD operators
Country-code domain registries
What a host city needs
To ensure successful meetings, AFRINIC looks for host cities and venues that meet these essential criteria.
International airport
Regular connections across Africa and internationally.
Modern conference venue
Capacity for 350+ participants with state-of-the-art facilities.
Multiple meeting rooms
Adequate spaces for parallel sessions and workshops.
High-speed Internet
Reliable and fast connectivity throughout the venue.
What the host does
Host responsibilities
Local hosts play an important role in supporting the success of AFRINIC meetings through various contributions.
- Supporting event logistics and coordination
- Facilitating local outreach and engagement
- Connecting with potential sponsors
- Providing local expertise and guidance
Sponsorship opportunities
Because AFRINIC meetings are free to attend, sponsorship plays an important role in supporting the organisation of the event.
Local hosts help connect AFRINIC with national and regional organisations interested in sponsoring the meeting and showcasing their support for Internet growth in Africa.
Ready to host an AFRINIC meeting?
Submit your expression of interest and become part of Africa’s digital transformation story.
Contact the team
Reach out to the AFRINIC Meetings Team to discuss your hosting proposal and ask any questions.
Email meeting@afrinic.netDownload the guide
Get the complete hosting requirements, technical specifications and detailed guidance brochure.
Hosting guide (PDF, 1.4 MB)