Events

Normal Registration Now Open for UbuntuNet-Connect 2026

Events, UbuntuNet Connect, UbuntuNet Connect / By / September 1, 2026

UbuntuNet Alliance has officially opened normal registration for UbuntuNet-Connect 2026 following the closure of the early bird registration period on 31 August 2026. Early bird registration has now closed, and normal registration is currently open. This marks the final opportunity for participants to secure their place at this year’s conference. Normal registration will run from …

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Strengthening Financial Leadership Across African NRENs: First-Ever Regional Finance Officers Training under AfricaConnect4

AfricaConnect, Capacity Building, Events / By / June 30, 2026

UbuntuNet Alliance successfully hosted a five-day Regional Finance Officers Training Workshop from 22–26 June 2026, in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing together Finance Officers from member National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) across Eastern and Southern Africa.  The training was funded by the European Commission under the AfricaConnect4 (AC4) Project and facilitated by E Square Consultancy Services. …

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EU-funded intercontinental cable infrastructure set to drive down connectivity costs in Africa

Events, TNC / By / June 27, 2026

One of the opening sessions at TNC2026 explored the emerging strategic era of intercontinental submarine connectivity infrastructure, including ongoing projects such as Medusa and Blue Raman, and opportunities such as Polar Connect and EurAfrica, in which Regional Research and Education Networks, including GÉANT, NorduNET, ASREN, WACREN and UbuntuNet Alliance have a direct stake. The assembled …

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Helsinki Declaration brings research and education networks together for Earth Observation at TNC2026

Events, TNC / By / June 23, 2026

UbuntuNet Alliance joined regional research and education networking partners from across the world in signing the Helsinki Declaration, a renewed global commitment to strengthen collaboration in support of Earth Observation and the international Group on Earth Observations (GEO) community. The declaration was signed on 10 June 2026 during TNC2026 in Helsinki, Finland, bringing together ASREN, …

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Registration Now Open for UbuntuNet-Connect 2026!

Events, UbuntuNet Connect / By / June 1, 2026

The annual research and education networking conference for UbuntuNet Alliance will take place from 29–30 October 2026 at the Pearl Convention Centre in Lilongwe, Malawi, under the theme “Shaping Digital Horizons.” This year’s conference will be hosted by the Malawi Research and Education Network (MAREN) in partnership with UbuntuNet Alliance, bringing together the research and …

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AI Powered Network Intelligence for NRENs and Education Webinar with Core2Africa and Kentik

Events, Partnership Programme, UbuntuNet Connect / By / May 18, 2026

UbuntuNet Alliance is pleased to invite members of the research and education networking community to an upcoming webinar hosted in partnership with Core2Africa and Kentik, focusing on the future of AI-powered network intelligence for National Research and Education Networks (NRENs). The webinar will take place on 29 May 2026 at 11:00 AM CAT and will …

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ZAMREN Week 2026 Brings Together the Regional Research and Education Community

Events, Stories, ZAMREN / By / June 9, 2026

The Zambia Research and Education Network (ZAMREN) successfully hosted ZAMREN Week and Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026 from 4–8 May 2026 at the Avani Victoria Falls Resort in Livingstone, Zambia. Held under the theme “Growing Together,” the event brought together members of Zambia’s research and education community alongside participants from National Research and Education Networks …

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Highlights from WACREN 2026! Connected Futures.

Stories, WACREN / By / April 24, 2026

Banjul, the capital of The Gambia, became a focal point of Africa’s digital transformation agenda as it hosted the 2026 West and Central African Research and Education Network (WACREN) Conference from March 23 to 27. The high-level gathering brought together policymakers, researchers, university leaders, technologists, and international partners to deliberate on the continent’s digital future …

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UbuntuNet Alliance Members Selected for GÉANT ENP 2026 Ahead of TNC26 Participation

Events, TNC / By / March 24, 2026

The UbuntuNet Alliance is pleased to announce the successful candidates selected from its membership to participate in the GÉANT Emerging NREN Programme (ENP) 2026, a prestigious professional development initiative that will take place alongside TNC26, the flagship conference of the global research and education networking community. The programme will be held from 8–12 June 2026 …

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UbuntuNet-Connect 2026 Call for Abstracts Now Open!

Events, MAREN, Members, UbuntuNet Connect, UbuntuNet Connect / By / March 23, 2026

UbuntuNet Alliance and MAREN are pleased to announce the Call for Abstracts for UbuntuNet-Connect 2026, the premier annual conference for research and education networking in Eastern and Southern Africa. This year’s conference will take place in Lilongwe, Malawi, hosted by the Malawi Research and Education Network (MAREN), bringing together thought leaders, network engineers, researchers, policymakers, …

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