Dear Connect WG members, As a member of the Euro-IX Forum Program Committee (FPC), and with the OK of the WG chairs, I’m sharing the CfP for the upcoming 42nd Euro-IX Forum here, too. At Euro-IX we think that many participants in this WG have topics in common with the European IXP community. If you are already working on a relevant presentation for the upcoming RIPE meeting, why not propose it to Euro-IX, too? You will find the list of topic areas below. And if your topic is not exactly spot-on, you can still propose, or contact me to discuss. For example, if you have practical experience to share on using BGP Roles, we want to hear from you! Thanks and cheers Mich _______________ The Euro-IX Forum Programme Committee (FPC) is seeking presentation proposals for the 42nd Euro-IX Forum <https://www.euro-ix.net/en/events/fora/42ndeuro-ix-forum/>, which will take place from 1-3 June 2025 in Antwerp, Belgium. We encourage proposals from the whole community. Anyone can propose a topic and - if accepted - present it at the meeting. There is no requirement to be related to or working for an IXP or a Patron organisation. There are three possible types of submissions: Plenary Talks, Lightning Talks and Panels. Submission process You will need to create an account on the Euro-IX website to submit. Your details will only be used in connection with your proposal, and will not be used for marketing or other purposes. Please include slides - even if just a draft - with your submission. Submissions without slides have a much lower chance of being accepted. Submit a draft presentation to the FPC via the submission tool: https://www.euro-ix.net/en/events/fora/42nd-euro-ix-forum/proposals/ <https://www.euro-ix.net/en/events/fora/42ndeuro-ix-forum/proposals/> Our presentation guidelines explain the submission and review process, along with some presentation tips: https://www.euro-ix.net/en/events/presentation-guidelines/ Please note the deadlines below - it takes time to review proposals, we will accept talks as they come in. If you wait until the last deadline, there may be no slots available in the appropriate session. Plenary Talks These should be 20-30 minutes on topics including: IXP Commercial & Marketing General IXP Operations Next Generation IXP Concepts (e.g. for cloud and 5G) Regulatory Challenges Technical Operations Tools & Automation Customer Views - network operators’ experiences of IXPs and peering Submissions on these current topics are particularly welcome: Security - incidents, abuse and compliance Data Centres and IXP co-operation Panel Discussions These are usually 30 - 60 minutes, and can discuss the same range of topics as plenary talks. Panels are usually composed of 3-4 industry representatives, plus a moderator to guide the discussion. Panel organisers should aim for diverse perspectives. Lightning Talks Lightning talks are intended to be shorter or less-formal presentations or updates and should be 5 - 10 minutes on a current subject. They can be submitted in advance or during the forum. NOTE: Lightning talk slots are subject to agenda constraints. Lightning talks are occasionally moved or cancelled at short notice, or there may not be time for questions. We have limited time to review Lightning Talks and may not accept any lightning talk considered unsuitable. (Too long or inappropriate, sales pitches, marketing disguised as technical content etc.) Not sure if your idea is suitable? Please submit it anyway and we will be happy to work with you to turn it into a presentation suitable for our community. Key Dates Call for papers opened - 10 March 2025 Draft programme published - Ongoing as submissions are confirmed Last deadline for initial submissions - 15 April 2025 unless the programme is full Final programme published - 8 May 2025 Final presentation deadline for accepted submissions - 23 May 2025 42nd Euro-IX Forum – 1-3 June 2025 The FPC can be reached by email at <fpc@lists.euro-ix.net <mailto:fpc@lists.euro-ix.net>> and also at https://mattermost.nog.fi/euro-ix-forum/channels/town-square <https://mattermost.nog.fi/euro-ix-forum/channels/town-square> if you want to chat. You are invited to forward or link to this CFP (https://www.euro-ix.net/en/events/cfp/) to reach other relevant parties. Thanks, André Grüneberg on behalf of the FPC