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Re: [epf-orga] [EXT] AW: EPF19: your registration -PeeringDB/ProVision/Hilco Global (late fee)

by Aaron Hughes

Holly, Sure thing Via degli Alfani, 59 Firenze, FI 50121 Italy Cheers, Aaron — Aaron Hughes VP Strategic Business Development +1-703-244-0427 ahughes(a)hilcoglobal.com PGP Fingerprint E66B D35D 3A06 2DA9 8144 AEFB C5B5 807F 0AC9 ABA1 > On Aug 27, 2026, at 17:46, Holly Ruff <holly(a)linx.net> wrote: > > Hi Aaron, > > We need a postal address for the invoice. Please can you share this with me so I can send the information to our finance team. > > Best wishes, > Holly > > Holly Ruff | Global Event Manager > T: +44 1733 207722 <tel:+441733207722> | M: +44 7458009726 <tel:+447458009726> | www.linx.net <http://www.linx.net/> > <LINX_Logo_Colour_RGB (5).png> > > London Internet Exchange Limited (LINX) > Peterborough: Trinity Court, Trinity Street, PE1 1DA > London: 17 St Helen's Place, London EC3A 6DG > <image003.png> <https://www.facebook.com/LondonInternetExchange/><image004.png> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/linx><image005.png> <https://twitter.com/linx_network><image006.png> <https://www.youtube.com/user/LINXnetwork> > <image007.png> <https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/9b6caffbd9674bb589194d8632563494…> > Book time to meet with me <https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/9b6caffbd9674bb589194d8632563494…> > > From: Aaron Hughes <aaron(a)6connect.com> > Date: Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 15:10 > To: Carolin Geib <carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net> > Cc: Aaron Hughes <aaron(a)6connect.com>; Holly Ruff <holly(a)linx.net>; orga(a)peering-forum.eu <orga(a)peering-forum.eu> > Subject: Re: [EXT] AW: EPF19: your registration -PeeringDB/ProVision/Hilco Global (late fee) > > You don't often get email from aaron(a)6connect.com. Learn why this is important <https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> > > Carolin, > > Good afternoon and thank you. > > Details below. > > Cheers, > Aaron > > Full name: Aaron Hughes > Email: aaron(a)6connect.com > Organisation: 6connect/PeeringDB > Invoice name to be used: Aaron Hughes > Invoice address: N/A > Invoice contact email: aaron(a)6connect.com > PO number (if applicable): > > > > On Aug 27, 2026, at 16:06, Carolin Geib <carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net> wrote: > > We updated your org name to 6connect because this is the peering entity. > > Sure you can pay the late fee now. > > To proceed with your registration, kindly provide the following information: > > > An invoice will be issued by LINX. > > Best regards, > Carolin > > > > > Von: Aaron Hughes <aaron(a)6connect.com> > Gesendet: Donnerstag, 27. August 2026 14:27 > An: Carolin Geib <carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net> > Cc: Holly Ruff <holly(a)linx.net>; orga(a)peering-forum.eu > Betreff: Re: [EXT] AW: EPF19: your registration -PeeringDB/ProVision/Hilco Global (late fee) > > Carolin, > > Thank you for the clarification. I don’t believe I can update my org name myself, so please update it to “6connect/PeeringDB/ProVision” and we will address the name change appropriately for the next event. > > Please let me know if I should pay the invoice now or wait for the org name update. > > Sincere Regards, > Aaron > -- > > Aaron Hughes > CEO, Founder, President & CTO > aaron(a)6connect.com <mailto:aaron@6connect.com> > +1-408-329-6901 (Main) > +1-703-244-0427 (Cell) > 6connect, Inc. - Next Generation Network Control > https://6connect.com/ > > > On Aug 27, 2026, at 14:53, Carolin Geib <carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net <mailto:carolin.geib@de-cix.net>> wrote: > > > Aaron, > > Thank you for your message. > > To clarify, 6Connect is indeed an AMS-IX customer, and AS8038 is still peering. However, the relevant entity for the EPF attendance qualification is 6Connect, not Hilco. > > You may participate in the EPF, but only under the company name 6Connect. Hilco itself does not peer, and therefore cannot qualify as the peering entity for EPF participation. > > Unfortunately, the colleagues from Hilco (Giulia and Colin), cannot participate in the EPF. In addition to being affiliated with Hilco, their current job functions are not related to peering or interconnection, which is a requirement for participation. > > The acquisition itself is therefore not the reason for the change in qualification. The key point is that EPF attendance is tied to the peering entity and the attendee’s role/function in relation to peering. > > For further clarification, you can also refer to the EPF Attendee Policy on the EPF website which outlines the applicable participation criteria. > > I hope this clarifies the situation. > > Best regards, > the EPF Orga Team > > > Von: Aaron Hughes <aaron(a)6connect.com <mailto:aaron@6connect.com>> > Gesendet: Mittwoch, 26. August 2026 17:32 > An: Carolin Geib <carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net <mailto:carolin.geib@de-cix.net>> > Cc: Holly Ruff <holly(a)linx.net <mailto:holly@linx.net>> > Betreff: Re: [EXT] AW: EPF19: your registration -PeeringDB/ProVision/Hilco Global (late fee) > > Carolin, > > AS8038 is still ours and is peering. Our need to exchange traffic at IXes has increased due to this acquisition and expansion of services. I don’t understand why this acquisition would change our qualification to attend. Can you clarify please? > > Cheers, > Aaron > — > > > > Aaron Hughes > VP Strategic Business Development > +1-703-244-0427 > ahughes(a)hilcoglobal.com <mailto:ahughes@hilcoglobal.com> > PGP Fingerprint E66B D35D 3A06 2DA9 8144 AEFB C5B5 807F 0AC9 ABA1 > > > > > On Aug 26, 2026, at 18:22, Carolin Geib <carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net <mailto:carolin.geib@de-cix.net>> wrote: > > > Hi Aaron, > > We received the information from Giulia that 6connect has been acquired by Hilco Global. We were not aware of this before. > > As we understand it, 6connect no longer exists as a separate entity. Therefore, the 6connect AS number cannot be used to register for EPF under Hilco Global. Based on this, we will unfortunately have to decline your registration. > > Hilco Global is currently not peering at any of the four EPF host IXPs or the guest IXP. > > Therefore, the only way for Hilco Global to attend EPF is by becoming a sponsor. > > Please let me know if you are interested in sponsoring EPF. We would be happy to provide you with more information about the available sponsorship options. > > Best regards on behalf of the hosts > Carolin > > Von: Carolin Geib > Gesendet: Mittwoch, 19. August 2026 17:00 > An: aaron(a)6connect.com <mailto:aaron@6connect.com> > Cc: Holly Ruff <holly(a)linx.net <mailto:holly@linx.net>> > Betreff: EPF19: your registration -PeeringDB/ProVision/Hilco Global (late fee) > > > Dear Aaron, > > We have received your registration for EPF19 in Paris — thank you for your interest in attending. > > As your registration was submitted after the registration deadline of 14 August, a late registration fee of €200 applies. > > To proceed with your registration, kindly provide the following information: > > Full name: > Email: > Organisation: > Invoice name to be used: > Invoice address: > Invoice contact email: > PO number (if applicable): > > An invoice will be issued by LINX. > > Once payment has been received, we will approve your registration. > > If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. > > Best regards, > > Carolin Geib > Senior Manager Global Events > > DE-CIX Management GmbH | Lindleystrasse 12 | 60314 Frankfurt am Main | Germany | www.de-cix.net <http://www.de-cix.net/> > Phone +49 69 1730902 31 | Mobile +49 175 2963125 | Fax +49 69 4056 2716 | carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net <mailto:carolin.geib@de-cix.net> > ------------------------------------ > DE-CIX Management GmbH > Executive Directors: Ivaylo Ivanov and Alexander Hüsch > Trade registry: District court (Amtsgericht) Cologne, HRB 51135 > Registered office: Lichtstr. 43i, 50825 Cologne >

Aug. 27, 2026

Re: [epf-orga] [EXT] AW: EPF19: your registration -PeeringDB/ProVision/Hilco Global (late fee)

by Holly Ruff

Hi Aaron, We need a postal address for the invoice. Please can you share this with me so I can send the information to our finance team. Best wishes, Holly Holly Ruff | Global Event Manager T: +44 1733 207722<tel:+441733207722> | M: +44 7458009726<tel:+447458009726> | www.linx.net<http://www.linx.net/> [LINX_Logo_Colour_RGB (5).png] London Internet Exchange Limited (LINX) Peterborough: Trinity Court, Trinity Street, PE1 1DA London: 17 St Helen's Place, London EC3A 6DG [Icon Description automatically generated]<https://www.facebook.com/LondonInternetExchange/>[Icon Description automatically generated]<https://www.linkedin.com/company/linx>[Icon Description automatically generated]<https://twitter.com/linx_network>[A picture containing drawing Description automatically generated]<https://www.youtube.com/user/LINXnetwork> [cidimage002.png(a)01DAD375.2B475360]<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/9b6caffbd9674bb589194d8632563494…> Book time to meet with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/9b6caffbd9674bb589194d8632563494…> From: Aaron Hughes <aaron(a)6connect.com> Date: Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 15:10 To: Carolin Geib <carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net> Cc: Aaron Hughes <aaron(a)6connect.com>; Holly Ruff <holly(a)linx.net>; orga(a)peering-forum.eu <orga(a)peering-forum.eu> Subject: Re: [EXT] AW: EPF19: your registration -PeeringDB/ProVision/Hilco Global (late fee) You don't often get email from aaron(a)6connect.com. Learn why this is important<https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> Carolin, Good afternoon and thank you. Details below. Cheers, Aaron Full name: Aaron Hughes Email: aaron(a)6connect.com Organisation: 6connect/PeeringDB Invoice name to be used: Aaron Hughes Invoice address: N/A Invoice contact email: aaron(a)6connect.com PO number (if applicable): On Aug 27, 2026, at 16:06, Carolin Geib <carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net> wrote: We updated your org name to 6connect because this is the peering entity. Sure you can pay the late fee now. To proceed with your registration, kindly provide the following information: An invoice will be issued by LINX. Best regards, Carolin Von: Aaron Hughes <aaron(a)6connect.com> Gesendet: Donnerstag, 27. August 2026 14:27 An: Carolin Geib <carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net> Cc: Holly Ruff <holly(a)linx.net>; orga(a)peering-forum.eu Betreff: Re: [EXT] AW: EPF19: your registration -PeeringDB/ProVision/Hilco Global (late fee) Carolin, Thank you for the clarification. I don’t believe I can update my org name myself, so please update it to “6connect/PeeringDB/ProVision” and we will address the name change appropriately for the next event. Please let me know if I should pay the invoice now or wait for the org name update. Sincere Regards, Aaron -- Aaron Hughes CEO, Founder, President & CTO aaron(a)6connect.com<mailto:aaron@6connect.com> +1-408-329-6901 (Main) +1-703-244-0427 (Cell) 6connect, Inc. - Next Generation Network Control https://6connect.com/ On Aug 27, 2026, at 14:53, Carolin Geib <carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net<mailto:carolin.geib@de-cix.net>> wrote: Aaron, Thank you for your message. To clarify, 6Connect is indeed an AMS-IX customer, and AS8038 is still peering. However, the relevant entity for the EPF attendance qualification is 6Connect, not Hilco. You may participate in the EPF, but only under the company name 6Connect. Hilco itself does not peer, and therefore cannot qualify as the peering entity for EPF participation. Unfortunately, the colleagues from Hilco (Giulia and Colin), cannot participate in the EPF. In addition to being affiliated with Hilco, their current job functions are not related to peering or interconnection, which is a requirement for participation. The acquisition itself is therefore not the reason for the change in qualification. The key point is that EPF attendance is tied to the peering entity and the attendee’s role/function in relation to peering. For further clarification, you can also refer to the EPF Attendee Policy on the EPF website which outlines the applicable participation criteria. I hope this clarifies the situation. Best regards, the EPF Orga Team Von: Aaron Hughes <aaron(a)6connect.com<mailto:aaron@6connect.com>> Gesendet: Mittwoch, 26. August 2026 17:32 An: Carolin Geib <carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net<mailto:carolin.geib@de-cix.net>> Cc: Holly Ruff <holly(a)linx.net<mailto:holly@linx.net>> Betreff: Re: [EXT] AW: EPF19: your registration -PeeringDB/ProVision/Hilco Global (late fee) Carolin, AS8038 is still ours and is peering. Our need to exchange traffic at IXes has increased due to this acquisition and expansion of services. I don’t understand why this acquisition would change our qualification to attend. Can you clarify please? Cheers, Aaron — Aaron Hughes VP Strategic Business Development +1-703-244-0427 ahughes(a)hilcoglobal.com<mailto:ahughes@hilcoglobal.com> PGP Fingerprint E66B D35D 3A06 2DA9 8144 AEFB C5B5 807F 0AC9 ABA1 On Aug 26, 2026, at 18:22, Carolin Geib <carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net<mailto:carolin.geib@de-cix.net>> wrote: Hi Aaron, We received the information from Giulia that 6connect has been acquired by Hilco Global. We were not aware of this before. As we understand it, 6connect no longer exists as a separate entity. Therefore, the 6connect AS number cannot be used to register for EPF under Hilco Global. Based on this, we will unfortunately have to decline your registration. Hilco Global is currently not peering at any of the four EPF host IXPs or the guest IXP. Therefore, the only way for Hilco Global to attend EPF is by becoming a sponsor. Please let me know if you are interested in sponsoring EPF. We would be happy to provide you with more information about the available sponsorship options. Best regards on behalf of the hosts Carolin Von: Carolin Geib Gesendet: Mittwoch, 19. August 2026 17:00 An: aaron(a)6connect.com<mailto:aaron@6connect.com> Cc: Holly Ruff <holly(a)linx.net<mailto:holly@linx.net>> Betreff: EPF19: your registration -PeeringDB/ProVision/Hilco Global (late fee) Dear Aaron, We have received your registration for EPF19 in Paris — thank you for your interest in attending. As your registration was submitted after the registration deadline of 14 August, a late registration fee of €200 applies. To proceed with your registration, kindly provide the following information: Full name: Email: Organisation: Invoice name to be used: Invoice address: Invoice contact email: PO number (if applicable): An invoice will be issued by LINX. Once payment has been received, we will approve your registration. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Best regards, Carolin Geib Senior Manager Global Events DE-CIX Management GmbH | Lindleystrasse 12 | 60314 Frankfurt am Main | Germany | www.de-cix.net<http://www.de-cix.net/> Phone +49 69 1730902 31 | Mobile +49 175 2963125 | Fax +49 69 4056 2716 | carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net<mailto:carolin.geib@de-cix.net> ------------------------------------ DE-CIX Management GmbH Executive Directors: Ivaylo Ivanov and Alexander Hüsch Trade registry: District court (Amtsgericht) Cologne, HRB 51135 Registered office: Lichtstr. 43i, 50825 Cologne

Aug. 27, 2026

Re: [epf-orga] [epf-info] EPF 2026 - registration confirmation

by Arnold Nipper

Am 2026-08-27 um 16:26 schrieb Kate Gerry: > I noticed the same for Walt BTW, and we all know he's 6939 :D > This time, he is undercover. You didn't know ;-) … Indeed, for whatever reason we lost some ASN information when transferring the data from the registration tool to the meeting tool. It's such a bother! Arnold

Aug. 27, 2026

Re: [epf-orga] [epf-info] EPF 2026 - registration confirmation

by Kate Gerry

I noticed the same for Walt BTW, and we all know he's 6939 :D — Kate Gerry +1-562-256-0909 / https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherinegerry/ Schedule a meeting with me: https://calendly.com/kgerry > On Aug 27, 2026, at 10:25 AM, Arnold Nipper <arnold.nipper(a)de-cix.net> wrote: > > Kate > > thanks for letting us know. We will take care ASAP. > > Cheers and see you in Paris > Arnolc > > > Am 2026-08-27 um 16:08 schrieb Kate Gerry: >> How do I add my ASNs, 36236, 63911, and 63420 to my profile? It's blank on the website. >> Thanks! >> — >> Kate Gerry

Aug. 27, 2026

Re: [epf-orga] [epf-info] EPF 2026 - registration confirmation

by Arnold Nipper

Kate thanks for letting us know. We will take care ASAP. Cheers and see you in Paris Arnolc Am 2026-08-27 um 16:08 schrieb Kate Gerry: > How do I add my ASNs, 36236, 63911, and 63420 to my profile? It's blank > on the website. > > Thanks! > > — > Kate Gerry >

Aug. 27, 2026

Re: [epf-orga] [EXT] AW: EPF19: your registration -PeeringDB/ProVision/Hilco Global (late fee)

by Aaron Hughes

Carolin, Good afternoon and thank you. Details below. Cheers, Aaron > Full name: Aaron Hughes > Email: aaron(a)6connect.com > Organisation: 6connect/PeeringDB > Invoice name to be used: Aaron Hughes > Invoice address: N/A > Invoice contact email: aaron(a)6connect.com > PO number (if applicable): > On Aug 27, 2026, at 16:06, Carolin Geib <carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net> wrote: > > We updated your org name to 6connect because this is the peering entity. > > Sure you can pay the late fee now. > > To proceed with your registration, kindly provide the following information: > > > An invoice will be issued by LINX. > > Best regards, > Carolin > > > > > Von: Aaron Hughes <aaron(a)6connect.com> > Gesendet: Donnerstag, 27. August 2026 14:27 > An: Carolin Geib <carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net> > Cc: Holly Ruff <holly(a)linx.net>; orga(a)peering-forum.eu > Betreff: Re: [EXT] AW: EPF19: your registration -PeeringDB/ProVision/Hilco Global (late fee) > > Carolin, > > Thank you for the clarification. I don’t believe I can update my org name myself, so please update it to “6connect/PeeringDB/ProVision” and we will address the name change appropriately for the next event. > > Please let me know if I should pay the invoice now or wait for the org name update. > > Sincere Regards, > Aaron > -- > > Aaron Hughes > CEO, Founder, President & CTO > aaron(a)6connect.com <mailto:aaron@6connect.com> > +1-408-329-6901 (Main) > +1-703-244-0427 (Cell) > 6connect, Inc. - Next Generation Network Control > https://6connect.com/ > > > On Aug 27, 2026, at 14:53, Carolin Geib <carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net <mailto:carolin.geib@de-cix.net>> wrote: > > > Aaron, > > Thank you for your message. > > To clarify, 6Connect is indeed an AMS-IX customer, and AS8038 is still peering. However, the relevant entity for the EPF attendance qualification is 6Connect, not Hilco. > > You may participate in the EPF, but only under the company name 6Connect. Hilco itself does not peer, and therefore cannot qualify as the peering entity for EPF participation. > > Unfortunately, the colleagues from Hilco (Giulia and Colin), cannot participate in the EPF. In addition to being affiliated with Hilco, their current job functions are not related to peering or interconnection, which is a requirement for participation. > > The acquisition itself is therefore not the reason for the change in qualification. The key point is that EPF attendance is tied to the peering entity and the attendee’s role/function in relation to peering. > > For further clarification, you can also refer to the EPF Attendee Policy on the EPF website which outlines the applicable participation criteria. > > I hope this clarifies the situation. > > Best regards, > the EPF Orga Team > > > Von: Aaron Hughes <aaron(a)6connect.com <mailto:aaron@6connect.com>> > Gesendet: Mittwoch, 26. August 2026 17:32 > An: Carolin Geib <carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net <mailto:carolin.geib@de-cix.net>> > Cc: Holly Ruff <holly(a)linx.net <mailto:holly@linx.net>> > Betreff: Re: [EXT] AW: EPF19: your registration -PeeringDB/ProVision/Hilco Global (late fee) > > Carolin, > > AS8038 is still ours and is peering. Our need to exchange traffic at IXes has increased due to this acquisition and expansion of services. I don’t understand why this acquisition would change our qualification to attend. Can you clarify please? > > Cheers, > Aaron > — > > > > Aaron Hughes > VP Strategic Business Development > +1-703-244-0427 > ahughes(a)hilcoglobal.com <mailto:ahughes@hilcoglobal.com> > PGP Fingerprint E66B D35D 3A06 2DA9 8144 AEFB C5B5 807F 0AC9 ABA1 > > > > > On Aug 26, 2026, at 18:22, Carolin Geib <carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net <mailto:carolin.geib@de-cix.net>> wrote: > > > Hi Aaron, > > We received the information from Giulia that 6connect has been acquired by Hilco Global. We were not aware of this before. > > As we understand it, 6connect no longer exists as a separate entity. Therefore, the 6connect AS number cannot be used to register for EPF under Hilco Global. Based on this, we will unfortunately have to decline your registration. > > Hilco Global is currently not peering at any of the four EPF host IXPs or the guest IXP. > > Therefore, the only way for Hilco Global to attend EPF is by becoming a sponsor. > > Please let me know if you are interested in sponsoring EPF. We would be happy to provide you with more information about the available sponsorship options. > > Best regards on behalf of the hosts > Carolin > > Von: Carolin Geib > Gesendet: Mittwoch, 19. August 2026 17:00 > An: aaron(a)6connect.com <mailto:aaron@6connect.com> > Cc: Holly Ruff <holly(a)linx.net <mailto:holly@linx.net>> > Betreff: EPF19: your registration -PeeringDB/ProVision/Hilco Global (late fee) > > > Dear Aaron, > > We have received your registration for EPF19 in Paris — thank you for your interest in attending. > > As your registration was submitted after the registration deadline of 14 August, a late registration fee of €200 applies. > > To proceed with your registration, kindly provide the following information: > > Full name: > Email: > Organisation: > Invoice name to be used: > Invoice address: > Invoice contact email: > PO number (if applicable): > > An invoice will be issued by LINX. > > Once payment has been received, we will approve your registration. > > If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. > > Best regards, > > Carolin Geib > Senior Manager Global Events > > DE-CIX Management GmbH | Lindleystrasse 12 | 60314 Frankfurt am Main | Germany | www.de-cix.net <http://www.de-cix.net/> > Phone +49 69 1730902 31 | Mobile +49 175 2963125 | Fax +49 69 4056 2716 | carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net <mailto:carolin.geib@de-cix.net> > ------------------------------------ > DE-CIX Management GmbH > Executive Directors: Ivaylo Ivanov and Alexander Hüsch > Trade registry: District court (Amtsgericht) Cologne, HRB 51135 > Registered office: Lichtstr. 43i, 50825 Cologne

Aug. 27, 2026

Re: [epf-orga] [EXT] AW: EPF19: your registration -PeeringDB/ProVision/Hilco Global (late fee)

by Carolin Geib

We updated your org name to 6connect because this is the peering entity. Sure you can pay the late fee now. To proceed with your registration, kindly provide the following information: Full name: Email: Organisation: Invoice name to be used: Invoice address: Invoice contact email: PO number (if applicable): An invoice will be issued by LINX. Best regards, Carolin Von: Aaron Hughes <aaron(a)6connect.com> Gesendet: Donnerstag, 27. August 2026 14:27 An: Carolin Geib <carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net> Cc: Holly Ruff <holly(a)linx.net>; orga(a)peering-forum.eu Betreff: Re: [EXT] AW: EPF19: your registration -PeeringDB/ProVision/Hilco Global (late fee) Carolin, Thank you for the clarification. I don’t believe I can update my org name myself, so please update it to “6connect/PeeringDB/ProVision” and we will address the name change appropriately for the next event. Please let me know if I should pay the invoice now or wait for the org name update. Sincere Regards, Aaron -- Aaron Hughes CEO, Founder, President & CTO aaron(a)6connect.com <mailto:aaron@6connect.com> +1-408-329-6901 (Main) +1-703-244-0427 (Cell) 6connect, Inc. - Next Generation Network Control https://6connect.com/ On Aug 27, 2026, at 14:53, Carolin Geib <carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net <mailto:carolin.geib@de-cix.net> > wrote: Aaron, Thank you for your message. To clarify, 6Connect is indeed an AMS-IX customer, and AS8038 is still peering. However, the relevant entity for the EPF attendance qualification is 6Connect, not Hilco. You may participate in the EPF, but only under the company name 6Connect. Hilco itself does not peer, and therefore cannot qualify as the peering entity for EPF participation. Unfortunately, the colleagues from Hilco (Giulia and Colin), cannot participate in the EPF. In addition to being affiliated with Hilco, their current job functions are not related to peering or interconnection, which is a requirement for participation. The acquisition itself is therefore not the reason for the change in qualification. The key point is that EPF attendance is tied to the peering entity and the attendee’s role/function in relation to peering. For further clarification, you can also refer to the EPF Attendee Policy on the EPF website which outlines the applicable participation criteria. I hope this clarifies the situation. Best regards, the EPF Orga Team Von: Aaron Hughes <aaron(a)6connect.com <mailto:aaron@6connect.com> > Gesendet: Mittwoch, 26. August 2026 17:32 An: Carolin Geib <carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net <mailto:carolin.geib@de-cix.net> > Cc: Holly Ruff <holly(a)linx.net <mailto:holly@linx.net> > Betreff: Re: [EXT] AW: EPF19: your registration -PeeringDB/ProVision/Hilco Global (late fee) Carolin, AS8038 is still ours and is peering. Our need to exchange traffic at IXes has increased due to this acquisition and expansion of services. I don’t understand why this acquisition would change our qualification to attend. Can you clarify please? Cheers, Aaron — Aaron Hughes VP Strategic Business Development +1-703-244-0427 ahughes(a)hilcoglobal.com <mailto:ahughes@hilcoglobal.com> PGP Fingerprint E66B D35D 3A06 2DA9 8144 AEFB C5B5 807F 0AC9 ABA1 On Aug 26, 2026, at 18:22, Carolin Geib <carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net <mailto:carolin.geib@de-cix.net> > wrote: Hi Aaron, We received the information from Giulia that 6connect has been acquired by Hilco Global. We were not aware of this before. As we understand it, 6connect no longer exists as a separate entity. Therefore, the 6connect AS number cannot be used to register for EPF under Hilco Global. Based on this, we will unfortunately have to decline your registration. Hilco Global is currently not peering at any of the four EPF host IXPs or the guest IXP. Therefore, the only way for Hilco Global to attend EPF is by becoming a sponsor. Please let me know if you are interested in sponsoring EPF. We would be happy to provide you with more information about the available sponsorship options. Best regards on behalf of the hosts Carolin Von: Carolin Geib Gesendet: Mittwoch, 19. August 2026 17:00 An: aaron(a)6connect.com <mailto:aaron@6connect.com> Cc: Holly Ruff <holly(a)linx.net <mailto:holly@linx.net> > Betreff: EPF19: your registration -PeeringDB/ProVision/Hilco Global (late fee) Dear Aaron, We have received your registration for EPF19 in Paris — thank you for your interest in attending. As your registration was submitted after the registration deadline of 14 August, a late registration fee of €200 applies. To proceed with your registration, kindly provide the following information: Full name: Email: Organisation: Invoice name to be used: Invoice address: Invoice contact email: PO number (if applicable): An invoice will be issued by LINX. Once payment has been received, we will approve your registration. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Best regards, Carolin Geib Senior Manager Global Events DE-CIX Management GmbH | Lindleystrasse 12 | 60314 Frankfurt am Main | Germany | <http://www.de-cix.net/> www.de-cix.net Phone +49 69 1730902 31 | Mobile +49 175 2963125 | Fax +49 69 4056 2716 | <mailto:carolin.geib@de-cix.net> carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net ------------------------------------ DE-CIX Management GmbH Executive Directors: Ivaylo Ivanov and Alexander Hüsch Trade registry: District court (Amtsgericht) Cologne, HRB 51135 Registered office: Lichtstr. 43i, 50825 Cologne

Aug. 27, 2026

Re: [epf-orga] [EXT] AW: EPF19: your registration -PeeringDB/ProVision/Hilco Global (late fee)

by Aaron Hughes

Aug. 27, 2026

Re: [epf-orga] EPF 2026 - registration declined

by Carolin Geib

Dear Giulia, Thank you for your message. To clarify, 6Connect is indeed an AMS-IX customer, and AS8038 is still peering. However, the relevant entity for the EPF attendance qualification is 6Connect, not Hilco. Hilco itself does not peer, and therefore cannot qualify as the peering entity for EPF participation. Unfortunately, you and Colin, cannot participate in the EPF. In addition to being affiliated with Hilco, your current job functions are not related to peering or interconnection, which is a requirement for participation. The acquisition itself is therefore not the reason for the change in qualification. The key point is that EPF attendance is tied to the peering entity and the attendees role/function in relation to peering. For further clarification, you can also refer to the EPF Attendee Policy on the EPF website which outlines the applicable participation criteria. We hope this clarifies the situation. Best regards, the EPF Orga Team Von: Peering-forum-info-list <peering-forum-info-list-bounces(a)peering-forum.eu> Im Auftrag von Potikha, Giulia via Peering-forum-info-list Gesendet: Mittwoch, 26. August 2026 16:24 An: European Peering Forum <info(a)peering-forum.eu> Betreff: Re: [epf-info] EPF 2026 - registration declined Dear EPF-Team, The org. 6connect was acquired by Hilco Global, I was able to attend as part of the 6connect team together with Aaron Hughes last year. Let me know if you need any documents for confirmation. Thank you, Giulia Giulia Potikha Account Executive Hilco IP Services LLC d/b/a Hilco Streambank, 5 Revere Dr Suite 206, Northbrook, IL 60062, US, Delaware IPv4 Appraisal & Monetisation, Automated Network Management Capital Solutions <http://www.hilcoglobal.com/> <http://www.hilcohelps.com/> <http://linkedin.com/company/hilcoglobal> Office Phone: +49 33 62 94 70 27 7 Mobile Phone: +49 177 44 21 979 Need network visibility and control without changing tech? Ask me about "ProVision" - our API first, multi-cloud, multi-tenant IPAM/DDI management solution. Von: European Peering Forum <info(a)peering-forum.eu <mailto:info@peering-forum.eu> > Datum: Montag, 24. August 2026 um 14:22 An: Potikha, Giulia <gpotikha(a)hilcoglobal.com <mailto:gpotikha@hilcoglobal.com> > Betreff: EPF 2026 - registration declined Sie erhalten nicht häufig E-Mails von info(a)peering-forum.eu <mailto:info@peering-forum.eu> . Erfahren Sie, warum dies wichtig ist <https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> This message is from an EXTERNAL SENDER - be CAUTIOUS, particularly with links and attachments. <http://preview.peering-forum.eu/rome-2020/wp-content/themes/epf/dist/images /general/logo-black.svg> Dear Giulia, Thank you for your interest in the European Peering Forum. Unfortunately, your registration for the forum has been declined because you are not peering at any of the four EPF host IXPs and/or the guest IXP. If your company has concrete deployment plans at one of the host exchanges you are also welcome to attend EPF. Please verify. Also EPF is a networking event for the peering community, not a commercial event. As such, any commercial/sales personnel from the participating networks are discouraged from registering. If you disagree with our decision, please send an email to info(a)peering-forum.eu <mailto:info@peering-forum.eu> . We apologise for the inconvenience. Best regards, EPF Hosts <https://u9433058.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/open?upn=u001.TkDMf9kZ8NZHhQ4EESebrARKn k7Q7WFYeam-2FBQdCvK-2FWeXHeKmzL8rE9Pz9LuQUNtRzzJLn9yQgdfZF8cqGbLcwGxlBYyFmDp xUZLIdzsrLA1zPVHRRg7rjT9y2DcZEwDHUWAw-2B6FfzRdu73uv-2FGURpl8K4Nh2ePiVJBn8my1 6RIYNjbHuODGyHCXT6FUHY3I0tGvLWIsavuyfyr-2FFEnCQ-3D-3D>

Aug. 27, 2026

Re: [epf-orga] [EXT] AW: EPF19: your registration -PeeringDB/ProVision/Hilco Global (late fee)

by Carolin Geib

Aaron, Thank you for your message. To clarify, 6Connect is indeed an AMS-IX customer, and AS8038 is still peering. However, the relevant entity for the EPF attendance qualification is 6Connect, not Hilco. You may participate in the EPF, but only under the company name 6Connect. Hilco itself does not peer, and therefore cannot qualify as the peering entity for EPF participation. Unfortunately, the colleagues from Hilco (Giulia and Colin), cannot participate in the EPF. In addition to being affiliated with Hilco, their current job functions are not related to peering or interconnection, which is a requirement for participation. The acquisition itself is therefore not the reason for the change in qualification. The key point is that EPF attendance is tied to the peering entity and the attendee’s role/function in relation to peering. For further clarification, you can also refer to the EPF Attendee Policy on the EPF website which outlines the applicable participation criteria. I hope this clarifies the situation. Best regards, the EPF Orga Team Von: Aaron Hughes <aaron(a)6connect.com> Gesendet: Mittwoch, 26. August 2026 17:32 An: Carolin Geib <carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net> Cc: Holly Ruff <holly(a)linx.net> Betreff: Re: [EXT] AW: EPF19: your registration -PeeringDB/ProVision/Hilco Global (late fee) Carolin, AS8038 is still ours and is peering. Our need to exchange traffic at IXes has increased due to this acquisition and expansion of services. I don’t understand why this acquisition would change our qualification to attend. Can you clarify please? Cheers, Aaron — Aaron Hughes VP Strategic Business Development +1-703-244-0427 ahughes(a)hilcoglobal.com <mailto:ahughes@hilcoglobal.com> PGP Fingerprint E66B D35D 3A06 2DA9 8144 AEFB C5B5 807F 0AC9 ABA1 On Aug 26, 2026, at 18:22, Carolin Geib <carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net <mailto:carolin.geib@de-cix.net> > wrote: Hi Aaron, We received the information from Giulia that 6connect has been acquired by Hilco Global. We were not aware of this before. As we understand it, 6connect no longer exists as a separate entity. Therefore, the 6connect AS number cannot be used to register for EPF under Hilco Global. Based on this, we will unfortunately have to decline your registration. Hilco Global is currently not peering at any of the four EPF host IXPs or the guest IXP. Therefore, the only way for Hilco Global to attend EPF is by becoming a sponsor. Please let me know if you are interested in sponsoring EPF. We would be happy to provide you with more information about the available sponsorship options. Best regards on behalf of the hosts Carolin Von: Carolin Geib Gesendet: Mittwoch, 19. August 2026 17:00 An: aaron(a)6connect.com <mailto:aaron@6connect.com> Cc: Holly Ruff <holly(a)linx.net <mailto:holly@linx.net> > Betreff: EPF19: your registration -PeeringDB/ProVision/Hilco Global (late fee) Dear Aaron, We have received your registration for EPF19 in Paris — thank you for your interest in attending. As your registration was submitted after the registration deadline of 14 August, a late registration fee of €200 applies. To proceed with your registration, kindly provide the following information: Full name: Email: Organisation: Invoice name to be used: Invoice address: Invoice contact email: PO number (if applicable): An invoice will be issued by LINX. Once payment has been received, we will approve your registration. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Best regards, Carolin Geib Senior Manager Global Events DE-CIX Management GmbH | Lindleystrasse 12 | 60314 Frankfurt am Main | Germany | <http://www.de-cix.net/> www.de-cix.net Phone +49 69 1730902 31 | Mobile +49 175 2963125 | Fax +49 69 4056 2716 | <mailto:carolin.geib@de-cix.net> carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net ------------------------------------ DE-CIX Management GmbH Executive Directors: Ivaylo Ivanov and Alexander Hüsch Trade registry: District court (Amtsgericht) Cologne, HRB 51135 Registered office: Lichtstr. 43i, 50825 Cologne

Aug. 27, 2026