<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12pt" id="m_-5771743631355477759gmail-docs-internal-guid-2134770c-7fff-5993-70c6-c73989f17334"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Dear Members,</span></font></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">We are excited to announce that registration for the </span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">14th African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF 2025)</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> is now open!</span></font></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">AfPIF is the region\u2019s premier Internet industry conference dedicated to network interconnection, peering, and traffic exchange. It brings together a wide range of stakeholders including network operators, IXPs, regulators, content providers, data centers, and transit providers to explore the key challenges and opportunities in Africa\u2019s Internet ecosystem.</span></font></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">This year\u2019s event will take place in </span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Lagos, Nigeria</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> from </span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">August 19 to 21.</span></font></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Why attend AfPIF 2025?</span></font></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">- Connect with industry leaders and peers from across Africa and beyond</span></font></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">- Gain insights from keynotes, panels, technical sessions, and lightning talks</span></font></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">- Explore partnership opportunities and strengthen relationships</span></font></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">- Participate in networking sessions and social events</span></font></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Register now:</span><a href="https://www.afpif.org/afpif2025/registration" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></a><a href="https://www.afpif.org/registration/" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(17,85,204);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">https://www.afpif.org/registration/</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></font></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">For more information about the event, including the agenda, travel tips, and sponsorship opportunities, please visit </span><a href="https://www.afpif.org/afpif2025/" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(17,85,204);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">https://www.afpif.org/afpif2025/</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">We look forward to welcoming you to Lagos!</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Regards,</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Kyle Spencer</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The African IXP Association<br></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br><br></span></font><b>[ <span class="gmail-il">Traduction</span> française ]</b><br><br><br>Chers collègues,
<p class="gmail-">Nous sommes heureux d'annoncer que les inscriptions pour le 14e <b>Forum Africain sur l'Interconnexion et le Peering (AfPIF 2025)</b> sont désormais ouvertes !</p>
<p class="gmail-">AfPIF est la principale conférence de l'industrie de l'Internet en Afrique, dédiée à l'interconnexion des réseaux, au peering et à l'échange de trafic. Elle réunit un large éventail de parties prenantes, notamment des opérateurs de réseaux, des points d'échange Internet (IXP), des régulateurs, des fournisseurs de contenu, des centres de données et des fournisseurs de transit, afin d'explorer les principaux défis et opportunités de l'écosystème Internet africain.</p>
<p class="gmail-">L'événement de cette année se tiendra à <b>Lagos, au Nigéria</b>, du <strong>19 au 21 août</strong>.</p>
<p class="gmail-"><strong>Pourquoi participer à l'AfPIF 2025 ?</strong></p>
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<p class="gmail-">Établissez des contacts avec des leaders de l'industrie et des pairs venant d'Afrique et d'ailleurs</p>
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<p class="gmail-">Obtenez des informations précieuses grâce aux discours d'ouverture, panels, sessions techniques et présentations éclair</p>
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<p class="gmail-">Explorez les opportunités de partenariat et renforcez vos relations professionnelles</p>
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<p class="gmail-">Participez à des sessions de réseautage et à des événements sociaux</p>
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<p class="gmail-"><strong>Inscrivez-vous maintenant :</strong> <a class="gmail-" rel="noopener" href="https://www.afpif.org/registration/">https://www.afpif.org/registration/</a></p>
<p class="gmail-">Pour plus d'informations sur l'événement, y compris le programme, des conseils de voyage et les opportunités de parrainage, veuillez visiter <a class="gmail-" rel="noopener" href="https://www.afpif.org/afpif2025/">https://www.afpif.org/afpif2025/</a></p>
<p class="gmail-">Nous avons hâte de vous accueillir à Lagos !</p>
<p class="gmail-">Cordialement,<br>
Kyle Spencer<br>
Association Africaine des Points d'Échange Internet (AFIX<font size="2">)</font></p></div></div></div>
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