Leading Internet players from across Africa will meet at ICANN 42 in Dakar, Senegal to discuss IPv6 deployment and the initiatives being taken in the African region. As part of a panel discussion, chaired by Adiel Akplogan, CEO of AfriNIC, it will focus on three key areas: IPv6 deployment plans and initiatives; IPv6 training available to the African Internet community; Public policy discussion.
The sharing of IPv6 knowledge and skills is vital for Africa to build an Internet infrastructure for the future; a vital component helping secure a platform from stable economical growth in the region.
The panel, which will take place on 27th October, 2011 will include Doudou Gaye from the Government of Senegal, Trilok Dabeesing from ICTA Mauritius, Mark Elkins Board Member at AfriNIC and Modou Sall from Sonotel.

Decision makers from the technical community, governments, telecommunications regulators and network operators are encouraged to attend the event and take part in the discussion.

Adiel Akplogan comments, "Capacity building and experience sharing on IPv6 deployment will continue to be our priority for few years. We need to bring all players on board. The future of the Internet depends on it. It is my pleasure to see this session back to back in collaboration with ICANN and I will call for more similar activities".

As sponsors, AfriNIC will also have a booth at the meeting where further information on IPv6 deployment and training in the region will be available. For more information about the panel discussion please visit the following event page http://dakar42.icann.org/node/26999. Non attendees can also watch remotely online via the same link.