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Reminder: Call for candidates for PDP Co-chair position
by AFRINIC Communication 21 Oct '26

21 Oct '26

[Version en français au bas] Dear Colleagues, The Nomination Committee 2026 is hereby calling for nominations from the AFRINIC Membership and its Community for the following open positions; One (1) PDP Co-Chair [consensus-based] The one (1) selected PDP Co-Chair shall be assigned a term expiring in one (1) year. Therefore, the selected candidate shall, exceptionally, serve a one-year term ending at the first Public Policy Meeting (PPM) following the expiry of that one-year term. Thereafter, future replacements would typically serve normal two-year terms. Consistent with Article 11.2 of the AFRINIC bylaws, and in order to give full effect to AFRINIC’s bottom-up governance model, the selection process to be conducted during the PPM will involve individuals, whether acting as representatives of Resource Members or otherwise, who form part of the African Internet community and who have completed the required registration process for attending the said meeting. The Nomination Committee 2026 wishes to receive Nominations from all of the AFRINIC sub-regions and explicitly seeks to promote both gender and linguistic diversity, although a working understanding of the English language is required. The nomination requirements and Election Guidelines are available at https://elections.afrinic.net/election-guidelines-2026 Submit your application online. To nominate yourself or a candidate of your choice, please complete the applicable nomination form at: For PDP Co-Chairs selection: https://forms.afrinic.net/pdp-co-chairs-selection-2026 Kindly note that each candidature must be supported by two (2) AFRINIC Resource Members in good standing. The nomination period shall end on 29th October 2026 at 23:59 UTC. The Nomination Committee reserves the right to reassess nominees from the final candidates' slate who engage in any form of election malpractice. 2026 PDP Co-chair selection timeline The following timeline shall apply, insofar as reasonably practicable. Open Call for Nominations 2nd October 2026 Close Call for Nominations 29th October 2026 Final Candidate Slate Publication 6th November 2026 We remain at your disposal for any further information that you may require. Contact us at: nomcom2026(a)afrinic.net <mailto:nomcom2026@afrinic.net> Yours sincerely, Ganesh Ramalingum Chairman AFRINIC Nomination Committee 2026 ……………………… Chers membres de la communauté Internet, Le Comité de nomination 2026 lance un appel à candidatures auprès des Membres d’AFRINIC et de la Communauté Internet, pour le poste vacant suivant Un(e) (1) coprésident(e) du PDP [sélection par consensus] Le(la) Co-président(e) du PDP sélectionné(e) se verra attribuer un mandat d'une (1) année consécutive. À titre exceptionnel, le(la) candidat(e) retenu(e) exercera donc un mandat d'un an prenant fin lors de la première Réunion sur les politiques publiques (PPM) suivant l'expiration de cette période d'un an. Par la suite, les remplaçants exerceront en principe des mandats ordinaires de deux ans. Conformément à l'article 11.2 des statuts d'AFRINIC, et afin de donner plein effet au modèle de gouvernance ascendante d'AFRINIC, le processus de sélection mené lors de la PPM associera les personnes, agissant ou non en qualité de représentants de Membres Ressources, qui font partie de la communauté Internet africaine et qui ont accompli la procédure d'inscription requise pour participer à ladite réunion. Le Comité de nomination 2026 souhaite recevoir des candidatures de toutes les sous-régions d'AFRINIC et notamment celles de femmes, de jeunes professionnels, d’experts techniques expérimentés, de contributeurs aux politiques, ainsi que de membres de nos communautés anglophone, francophone, arabophone et lusophone. Les conditions de candidature et les directives électorales sont disponibles à l'adresse suivante : https://elections.afrinic.net/election-guidelines-2026 <https://elections.afrinic.net/election-guidelines-2026>. Soumettez votre candidature en ligne. Pour présenter votre candidature ou celle d'une personne de votre choix, nous vous prions de remplir le formulaire de candidature correspondant : Sélection des coprésidents du PDP : https://forms.afrinic.net/pdp-co-chairs-selection-2026 <https://forms.afrinic.net/pdp-co-chairs-selection-2026> Veuillez noter que chaque candidature doit être appuyée par deux (2) Membres Ressources d'AFRINIC en règle. La période de dépôt des candidatures prendra fin le 29 octobre 2026 à 23 h 59 UTC. Il est aussi important de noter que toute personne condamnée pour une infraction pénale sera disqualifiée pour le poste susmentionné. Le Comité de nomination se réserve le droit d'exclure de la liste finale des candidats toute personne se livrant à toute forme de manœuvre électorale frauduleuse. Calendrier de sélection du/de la coprésident(e) du PDP 2026 Le calendrier suivant s'appliquera, dans la mesure du possible : Ouverture de l'appel à candidatures : 2 octobre 2026 Clôture de l'appel à candidatures : 29 octobre 2026 Publication de la liste finale des candidats : 6 novembre 2026 Nous restons à votre entière disposition pour tout renseignement complémentaire. Contactez-nous à l'adresse suivante : nomcom2026(a)afrinic.net <mailto:nomcom2026@afrinic.net> Veuillez agréer, chère Communauté, l'expression de nos salutations distinguées. Ganesh Ramalingum Président Comité de nomination d'AFRINIC 2026

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ZANOG 2027 – Call for Programme Committee Volunteers
by Shawn Jooste 21 Oct '26

21 Oct '26

Hi all, The annual ZANOG meeting is a two-day technical event to engage discussion in the technical community. The ZANOG Programme Committee is looking for volunteers from the community to join the Programme Committee for ZANOG 2027. Eligibility Anyone interested in the technical operations ecosystem who is willing to volunteer some time and expertise to ZANOG can apply. There are no restrictions, but preference will be given to applicants who have attended at least one previous ZANOG event. Submission Please send a brief expression of interest to PC(a)nog.net.za, or speak to a PC member at one of the regional events. Timeline Call for volunteers opens: 21 October 2026 Submissions deadline: 6 November 2026 Notification of selection: 13 November 2026 Term starts: 13 November 2026 Kind regards Shawn

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APRICOT 2027: Call for Papers
by Mark Tinka 20 Oct '26

20 Oct '26

Hello all. The APRICOT 2027 Program Committee chairs are pleased to announce that the Call for Papers (CfP) has been published at the below URL: https://2027.apricot.net/programme/callforpresentations We look forward to receiving your submissions, noting that the APRICOT 2027 conference in Hong Kong will be held 1st - 3rd March, 2027. The sooner you can submit your presentation, the greater the chance it could make the final agenda. For any questions regarding the CfP please feel free to reach out to the PC team. Thank you. Achie Atienza, Mark Duffell & Mark Tinka APRICOT 2027 Programme Committee Chairs

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AFRINIC-38 Public Policy Meeting: Registration Now Open
by AFRINIC Communication 16 Oct '26

16 Oct '26

[Version en français au bas] Dear Colleagues, Registration is now open for the AFRINIC-38 Public Policy Meeting (PPM), scheduled for Wednesday, 18 November 2026, in Cape Town, South Africa, and hosted by the Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA). AFRINIC-38 will be held in a hybrid format, allowing participants to attend in person in Cape Town or join discussions remotely. The PPM provides an open forum for the AFRINIC community to discuss, review and contribute to Internet number resource policies that shape the management of these resources across Africa. We encourage AFRINIC members, network operators, policymakers and the wider Internet community to participate and contribute to the Policy Development Process (PDP). Registration Participation is open to all interested stakeholders. Whether you plan to attend in person or online, we encourage you to register early. Register here: https://forms.afrinic.net/afrinic-38 AFRINIC-38 Program The AFRINIC-38 Program will feature discussions on Internet number resource policies and key issues affecting the AFRINIC service region. Review the agenda ahead of the meeting and prepare to contribute to the discussions. View the Meeting Program here: https://af38.afrinic.net/agenda Travel and Accommodation Participants planning to attend in person are encouraged to make their travel arrangements early. Information on the meeting venue, visa requirements and other travel-related details is available on the meeting website. Travel Information: https://af38.afrinic.net/travel Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsorship provides an opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to the development of Africa's Internet infrastructure while engaging with the regional Internet community. Organisations interested in supporting AFRINIC-38 are invited to explore the available sponsorship opportunities. Explore the AFRINIC-38 Sponsorship Opportunities: https://af38.afrinic.net/sponsorship For more information on AFRINIC-38, including the meeting agenda, venue, travel arrangements, sponsorship opportunities and participation details, please visit the official meeting website: https://af38.afrinic.net/ We look forward to welcoming you to AFRINIC-38, whether in person in Cape Town or online, and to your active participation in the policy discussions. Kind Regards, AFRINIC-38 Secretariat ………………………………………………………………………. Chers membres de la communauté, Les inscriptions sont désormais ouvertes pour la Réunion de politique publique AFRINIC-38 (PPM), prévue le mercredi 18 novembre 2026 à Cape Town, en Afrique du Sud, et accueillie par l'Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA). AFRINIC-38 se tiendra en format hybride. Les participants pourront y assister en personne à Cape Town ou prendre part aux discussions à distance. La PPM offre à la communauté d'AFRINIC un forum ouvert pour débattre, examiner et contribuer aux politiques relatives aux ressources numériques Internet qui encadrent la gestion de ces ressources en Afrique. Nous invitons les membres d'AFRINIC, les opérateurs de réseaux, les décideurs politiques et l'ensemble de la communauté Internet à participer et à contribuer au Processus d'élaboration des politiques (PDP). Inscription La participation est ouverte à toutes les parties prenantes intéressées. Que vous prévoyiez d'y assister en personne ou en ligne, nous vous encourageons à vous inscrire dès maintenant. Inscrivez-vous ici : https://forms.afrinic.net/afrinic-38 Programme d'AFRINIC-38 Le programme de la réunion AFRINIC-38 comprendra des discussions sur les politiques relatives aux ressources numériques d’Internet et sur les principaux enjeux de la région de service d'AFRINIC. Nous vous invitons à consulter le programme de la réunion avant celle-ci afin de vous préparer à participer aux échanges. Consultez le programme de la réunion ici : https://af38.afrinic.net/agenda Voyage et hébergement Les participants qui prévoient d'assister à la réunion en personne sont invités à organiser leur voyage dès que possible. Les informations sur le lieu de la réunion, les formalités de visa et les autres aspects pratiques du voyage sont disponibles sur le site de la réunion. Informations pratiques : https://af38.afrinic.net/travel Possibilités de parrainage Le parrainage permet de témoigner de votre engagement en faveur du développement de l'infrastructure Internet en Afrique tout en échangeant avec la communauté Internet régionale. Les organisations souhaitant soutenir AFRINIC-38 sont invitées à découvrir les possibilités de parrainage disponibles. Découvrez les possibilités de parrainage d'AFRINIC-38 : https://af38.afrinic.net/sponsorship Pour plus d'informations sur AFRINIC-38, notamment le programme de la réunion, le lieu, les modalités de voyage, les possibilités de parrainage et les modalités de participation, veuillez consulter le site officiel de la réunion : https://af38.afrinic.net/ Nous nous réjouissons de vous accueillir à AFRINIC-38, que ce soit en personne à Cape Town ou en ligne, et comptons sur votre participation active aux discussions politiques. Cordialement, Le Secrétariat d'AFRINIC-38

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by edd＠nog.net.za 15 Oct '26

15 Oct '26

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Flywheel Energy Storage Systems: A Complementary Force in the Flexible Battery Ecosystem
by wanrup07＠gmail.com 15 Oct '26

15 Oct '26

Recent findings suggest that Market Research Flywheel Energy Storage Systems as a complementary technology to flexible batteries, particularly in grid-scale and industrial applications where different forms of energy storage serve different purposes. While flexible batteries excel at compact, portable, and distributed energy storage, flywheel systems provide high-power, rapid-response inertia and short-duration storage. Understanding how these technologies interact helps clarify where each fits in a modern energy architecture. What Flywheel Energy Storage Systems Do Flywheels store energy kinetically in a spinning rotor. When demand rises, the rotor's momentum is converted back into electricity. Flywheel synchronous condensers add another capability: they provide inertia and reactive power support to stabilize grid frequency and voltage. Key Characteristics Very fast response. Flywheels can discharge in milliseconds. High cycle life. Unlike chemical batteries, flywheels degrade very slowly with cycling. No chemical hazards. No thermal runaway risk. Lower energy density. Flywheels store less total energy than batteries of similar size. Primary Applications Grid frequency regulation. Flywheels absorb and inject power to smooth frequency deviations. Voltage support. Synchronous condensers provide reactive power. Industrial power quality. Flywheels protect sensitive equipment from brief outages. Renewable integration. Flywheels smooth the output of wind and solar farms. Where Flexible Batteries Fit Flexible batteries serve a different set of needs. Portable and Wearable Applications Their thin, bendable form factor suits devices where rigid batteries cannot go. Distributed Storage Flexible batteries can be deployed in small, distributed nodes for local storage. Backup Power They provide reliable backup in compact packages. Energy Harvesting Integration Flexible batteries pair naturally with small-scale solar, vibration, and thermal harvesters. Complementary, Not Competing The two technologies occupy different niches. Power vs. Energy Flywheels provide high power for short durations. Batteries provide lower power for longer durations. Scale Flywheels are typically large, fixed installations. Flexible batteries are small and mobile. Response Time Flywheels respond faster. Batteries respond quickly but not instantaneously. Lifespan Flywheels last longer in high-cycle applications. Batteries degrade with cycling. Hybrid Systems Combining flywheels and batteries creates systems that leverage the strengths of both. Grid Stabilization A hybrid system can use flywheels for fast frequency response and batteries for longer-duration shifting. Industrial Facilities Flywheels handle power quality events while batteries provide backup during extended outages. Renewable Farms Flywheels smooth short-term fluctuations; batteries store excess energy for later dispatch. Microgrids Hybrid storage improves reliability and reduces diesel consumption. Read More: https://www.marketresearchfuture.com/reports/flexible-battery-market-25046

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by wanrup07＠gmail.com 15 Oct '26

15 Oct '26

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ZANOG-GP 22 October 2026
by ZANOG Events 14 Oct '26

14 Oct '26

Hi all, A quick reminder that the next ZANOG-GP Event is happening next week Thursday evening. Come for the talks and stay to catch up with the rest of the Gauteng network operator community. 📅 Thursday, 22 October 2026 🕕 18:00 📍 Workshop17 Sandton 🎟️ Free 🎤 On the agenda 🌊 The Disconnected South: what happens if we're isolated from a subsea perspective. We'll look at how exposed Southern Africa is to subsea cable outages, what really happens to traffic, peering and services when we lose international capacity. 🍻 Networking, drinks and snacks afterwards ✅ Please register so we can plan catering and venue access: 🔗 https://events.nog.net.za/event.php?slug=zanog-gp-84 💡 Want to give a lightning talk? Reply to this email and let us know. See you there! -- Sent by ZANOG Events: https://events.nog.net.za

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Call for Presentations: ZAPF10, 19 November 2026, Cape Town
by Shawn Jooste 06 Oct '26

06 Oct '26

Hi all, The call for presentations for the 10th South African Peering Forum (ZAPF10) is now open. ZAPF10 takes place on **Thursday, 19 November 2026** at the **Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront, Cape Town**. It's a free, one-day technical forum for peering coordinators, network engineers and architects, and anyone who peers or wants to peer at an Internet Exchange, in South Africa and across Africa. We're looking for talks on anything peering and interconnection related, for example: - IXP operations, growth and new exchange points - Peering strategy and policy, including bilateral vs route-server peering and commercial vs open peering - Routing security: RPKI, route-leak prevention, filtering and MANRS - Traffic engineering, capacity planning and how traffic patterns are changing - Interconnection in Africa: new facilities, cross-border links and remote peering - Operational war stories, outages and lessons learned - Tools, automation and measurement Talks must be technical and non-commercial; product or sales pitches won't be accepted. Standard slots are 20 to 30 minutes, including questions. **How to submit:** visit [zapf.africa](https://www.zapf.africa/) and follow the link to submit a presentation. Please include a title, a short abstract, and your slides or a draft outline if you have one. You can also say whether you're happy for your talk to be recorded and your slides published. **Submissions close on Friday, 23 October 2026.** The programme committee will review proposals as they come in, so the earlier you submit, the better. If you haven't registered yet, you can also do that at [zapf.africa](https://www.zapf.africa/). **Registration closes on Wednesday, 11 November 2026 at 08:00.** Space is limited, so we're asking for no more than two attendees per organisation. Any questions, just reply to this email. Looking forward to seeing you in Cape Town. Shawn Jooste Chair, ZAPF Programme Committee

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Fwd: APRICOT 2027: Call for Volunteers (Programme Committee)
by Mark Tinka 06 Oct '26

06 Oct '26

FYI. Mark. -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: APRICOT 2027: Call for Volunteers (Programme Committee) Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2026 12:55:54 +1100 From: Mark via NANOG <nanog(a)lists.nanog.org> Reply-To: North American Network Operators Group <nanog(a)lists.nanog.org> To: nanog(a)lists.nanog.org CC: Mark <mark(a)duffell.net> The APRICOT 2027 Organising team would like to welcome everyone to join us in Hong Kong from 24th February to 4th March 2027. The APRICOT 2027 Programme Committee is responsible for the solicitation and selection of suitable presentations and tutorial content for the APRICOT 2027 conference (https://2027.apricot.net/) We are now seeking VOLUNTEERS from the community to join the APRICOT 2027 PC to assist with the development of the programme for APRICOT 2027. Eligible PC candidates must have attended recent APRICOT events, be active members of their local NOG in the Asia Pacific region, have broad technical knowledge of Internet operations, and have good familiarity with the format of APRICOT. Having constructive opinions and ideas about how the programme content might be improved is of high value too. PC members are required to work very actively to solicit content, work with speakers for PC recommended content updates, and review submissions for technical merit. The PC meets by conference call, weekly in frequency during the three months prior to APRICOT. While participation in the weekly calls is not obligatory, active participation in content reviews is required at all times to help the PC reach consensus. PC members who are unable to fully participate in the programme development will be excused from the PC. If you are interested in joining the PC and meet the above eligibility criteria, please send a brief note to "pc-chairs at apricot.net". The note must include affiliation (if any) and a brief description about why you would make a good addition to the PC. The PC Chairs will accept nominations received by 17:00 UTC+8 on Sunday 18th October 2026, and will announce the new PC shortly thereafter. Many thanks! Achie Atienza, Mark Duffell & Mark Tinka APRICOT 2027 Programme Committee Chairs _______________________________________________ NANOG mailing list https://lists.nanog.org/archives/list/nanog@lists.nanog.org/message/EOP3IFB…

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