Re: [epf-orga] Thank you for registering for EPF 2026
by Wiedemann, Bettina
Hi Carolin and EPF Organisation Team,
Emmanuel’s payment has been received, see attached. Can you please add him to the attendee list on the web indicating his job title “Director Business Development”.
Many thanks and warm regards
Bettina
Tel. +49 69 56606 6975 / Mob: +49 178 5352 211
bettina.wiedemann(a)colt.net<mailto:bettina.wiedemann@colt.net>
From: Wiedemann, Bettina
Sent: Monday, September 7, 2026 3:30 PM
To: Carolin Geib <carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net>
Cc: 'orga(a)peering-forum.eu' <orga(a)peering-forum.eu>; Holly Ruff <holly(a)linx.net>; Arnould, Emmanuel <Emmanuel.Arnould(a)colt.net>
Subject: RE: Thank you for registering for EPF 2026
Hi Carolin,
Thanks so much for re-evaluating the attendance of Emmanuel, we appreciate that he is welcome to join!
Indeed he will have to settle charges via credit card. I checked internally whether “London Internet Exchange Trading Limited” is a registered vendor in our systems and this is not the case (only “London Internet Exchange Limited”). Arranging vendor set-up within such a short turnaround is too risky, we would need input from LINX and ensure rapid payment.
Warm regards
Bettina
Bettina Wiedemann
Marketing Manager
Colt Technology Services
[Colt_logo_Teal_RGB_Jan_2021]
Tel. +49 69 56606 6975 / Mob: +49 178 5352 211 / bettina.wiedemann(a)colt.net<mailto:bettina.wiedemann@colt.net> / www.colt.net<https://deref-web-02.de/mail/client/fTRjn1wZoEo/dereferrer/?redirectUrl=htt…>
Colt Technology Services GmbH, Gervinusstraße 18-22, 60322 Frankfurt/Main, Deutschland • Tel +49 (0)69 56606 0
Geschäftsführer: Stephan Wanke • Amtsgericht Frankfurt/Main HRB 46123 • USt.-IdNr. DE 197 498 400
From: Arnould, Emmanuel <Emmanuel.Arnould(a)colt.net<mailto:Emmanuel.Arnould@colt.net>>
Sent: Monday, September 7, 2026 11:53 AM
To: Carolin Geib <carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net<mailto:carolin.geib@de-cix.net>>
Cc: 'orga(a)peering-forum.eu' <orga(a)peering-forum.eu<mailto:orga@peering-forum.eu>>; Holly Ruff <holly(a)linx.net<mailto:holly@linx.net>>; Wiedemann, Bettina <Bettina.Wiedemann(a)colt.net<mailto:Bettina.Wiedemann@colt.net>>
Subject: Re: Thank you for registering for EPF 2026
Hi Carolin,
Here are the details needed below.
Given there is not much time left, is it possible for me to pay by credit card or wire?
Best regards,
Emmanuel
Full name: Emmanuel Arnould
Email: emmanuel.arnould(a)colt.net<mailto:emmanuel.arnould@colt.net>
Organisation: Colt Technology Services
Invoice name to be used: Emmanuel Arnould
Invoice address: 23-27 rue Pierre Valette. 92240, Malakoff. France.
Invoice contact email: emmanuel.arnould(a)colt.net<mailto:emmanuel.arnould@colt.net>
PO number (if applicable): N/A
________________________________
From: Carolin Geib
Sent: Monday, September 7, 2026 11:10 AM
To: Arnould, Emmanuel
Cc: 'orga(a)peering-forum.eu'; Holly Ruff; Wiedemann, Bettina
Subject: AW: Thank you for registering for EPF 2026
Dear Emanuel,
Thank you for providing the additional context regarding your responsibilities and your involvement in peering-related projects at Colt.
Having considered the additional information you provided, we are happy to confirm that we can approve your participation in EPF 2026.
We have received your registration for EPF19 in Paris — thank you for your interest in attending.
As the 4th attendee from your company, a participation fee of €500 applies. As your registration was submitted after the registration deadline of 14 August, a late registration fee of €200 also applies.
To proceed with your registration, kindly provide us with 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.
We look forward to welcoming you to EPF 2026 in Paris.
Best regards,
Carolin
On behalf of the hosts
Von: Arnould, Emmanuel <Emmanuel.Arnould(a)colt.net<mailto:Emmanuel.Arnould@colt.net>>
Gesendet: Donnerstag, 3. September 2026 11:32
An: Carolin Geib <carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net<mailto:carolin.geib@de-cix.net>>; Wiedemann, Bettina <Bettina.Wiedemann(a)colt.net<mailto:Bettina.Wiedemann@colt.net>>
Cc: 'orga(a)peering-forum.eu' <orga(a)peering-forum.eu<mailto:orga@peering-forum.eu>>
Betreff: Re: Thank you for registering for EPF 2026
Hi Carolin,
As much as I understand there are participation criteria, they might not just apply to a job title but more to a role.
There are several projects I'm involved in which are not related to my job title, but they are part of my role as I'm an ex Lumen EMEA. Let me give you couple examples:
* Colt has recently deployed additional IP infrastructures in Porto, I need to make sure we have a path to grow with our peers locally.
* Colt is deploying new IP infrastructures in Athens, and I need to make sure we anticipate adequate peering setup locally.
* Colt plans to leverage the former Lumen IP infrastructures in Johannesburg to trigger new business activities, I need to make sure our legacy peering setup can support it and potentially discuss upgrades.
Whatever your decision is we will respect it 100%, however looking at some participants below, I'm surprised to see those same criteria were not applied, unless I'm missing something...
Best regards,
Emmanuel
Attendee
Company
EPF Sponsor
Linkedin
Job title
Alfie Mulvey
EuNetworks
No
Alfie Mulvey | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/alfiemulvey/>
Wholesale and Indirect Account Director
Ludovic Cicofran
EuNetworks
No
Ludovic Cicofran | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/ludovic-cicofran-account-manager/>
Account Director - DC & New Business
Bora Daja
Zayo Europe
No
Bora Daja | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/boradaja/>
Account Director
________________________________
From: Carolin Geib
Sent: Thursday, September 3, 2026 10:48 AM
To: Wiedemann, Bettina
Cc: 'orga(a)peering-forum.eu'; Arnould, Emmanuel
Subject: AW: Thank you for registering for EPF 2026
Dear Bettina,
Thank you for the clarification and for the additional context regarding Emmanuel’s role.
We certainly understand the relevance of his Business Development responsibilities and the potential value of engaging with Internet Exchanges in the context of new PoPs and market expansion.
However, the EPF has specific participation criteria, and unfortunately Emmanuel’s current role does not meet the criteria for participation. Therefore, we would not be able to approve his attendance at this stage.
We very much appreciate your understanding, and thank you again for reaching out and for providing the additional information.
Best regards,
Carolin
Von: Wiedemann, Bettina <Bettina.Wiedemann(a)colt.net<mailto:Bettina.Wiedemann@colt.net>>
Gesendet: Mittwoch, 2. September 2026 17:28
An: Carolin Geib <carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net<mailto:carolin.geib@de-cix.net>>
Cc: 'orga(a)peering-forum.eu' <orga(a)peering-forum.eu<mailto:orga@peering-forum.eu>>; Arnould, Emmanuel <Emmanuel.Arnould(a)colt.net<mailto:Emmanuel.Arnould@colt.net>>
Betreff: RE: Thank you for registering for EPF 2026
Hi Carolin,
I double checked with Emmanuel and he is in fact in charge of Business Development, looking for partnerships to open new PoPs in new markets. The EPF provides an excellent forum for discussions with Internet Exchanges, for a mutual benefit, so we feel he’s the right person to join. I put him in copy for any specific questions you may have.
Warm regards
Bettina
Tel. +49 69 56606 6975 / Mob: +49 178 5352 211
bettina.wiedemann(a)colt.net<mailto:bettina.wiedemann@colt.net>
From: Carolin Geib <carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net<mailto:carolin.geib@de-cix.net>>
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 4:12 PM
To: Wiedemann, Bettina <Bettina.Wiedemann(a)colt.net<mailto:Bettina.Wiedemann@colt.net>>
Cc: 'orga(a)peering-forum.eu' <orga(a)peering-forum.eu<mailto:orga@peering-forum.eu>>
Subject: AW: Thank you for registering for EPF 2026
Hi Bettina,
Thanks for letting us know.
We noticed that Emmanuel’s current job title is Regional Sales Director, Strategic Alliances.
In this context, we would like to refer to our attendee policy for EPF:
“The 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.”
We therefore wanted to flag this and kindly ask you to consider whether Emmanuel’s role is in line with the attendee policy.
Thanks very much for your understanding and cooperation.
Best regards,
Carolin
Von: Wiedemann, Bettina <Bettina.Wiedemann(a)colt.net<mailto:Bettina.Wiedemann@colt.net>>
Gesendet: Mittwoch, 2. September 2026 09:12
An: Carolin Geib <carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net<mailto:carolin.geib@de-cix.net>>
Cc: European Peering Forum <info(a)peering-forum.eu<mailto:info@peering-forum.eu>>
Betreff: RE: Thank you for registering for EPF 2026
Hi Carolin,
As Mark Borchardt canceled his registration, Emmanuel would like to attend:
Emmanuel Arnould
Regional Sales Director, Strategic Alliances
Colt Technology Services, 23-27 rue Pierre Valette, 92240 Malakoff, France.
He’s joined Colt from Lumen (AS 8220), could we register him for free? Otherwise what would be the easiest way to arrange sign-up and in particular payment? See also my previous questions below.
Thanks so much for your support, warm regards
Bettina
Tel. +49 69 56606 6975 / Mob: +49 178 5352 211
bettina.wiedemann(a)colt.net<mailto:bettina.wiedemann@colt.net>
From: Carolin Geib <carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net<mailto:carolin.geib@de-cix.net>>
Sent: Friday, August 7, 2026 1:47 PM
To: Wiedemann, Bettina <Bettina.Wiedemann(a)colt.net<mailto:Bettina.Wiedemann@colt.net>>
Cc: European Peering Forum <info(a)peering-forum.eu<mailto:info@peering-forum.eu>>
Subject: AW: Thank you for registering for EPF 2026
Hi Bettina,
I hope you are doing well.
We already have four registrations from Colt, which is the maximum number of registrations we allow per network/company:
Simon Barlow
Ankit Gupta
Marjorie Roos
Mark Borchardt
We are still awaiting payment from Marjorie and Mark. They have already received the necessary payment instructions.
As we have reached the maximum number of registrations for Colt, splitting or sharing passes is unfortunately not an option. We kindly ask for your understanding that we need to apply this rule consistently and cannot make an exception in this case.
Thank you for your understanding, and please let us know if you have any questions.
Best regards,
Carolin
Von: Peering-forum-info-list <peering-forum-info-list-bounces(a)peering-forum.eu<mailto:peering-forum-info-list-bounces@peering-forum.eu>> Im Auftrag von Wiedemann, Bettina
Gesendet: Freitag, 7. August 2026 13:34
An: European Peering Forum <info(a)peering-forum.eu<mailto:info@peering-forum.eu>>
Betreff: Re: [epf-info] Thank you for registering for EPF 2026
Hi EPF Team,
please disregard my registration! I was just trying to figure out how invoicing will be done since two of my Colt colleagues are already registered and I was hoping to get to a page specifying payment terms once I’ve entered my contact info. In fact we are looking into purchasing one or two additional tickets for my colleagues in Paris. Can you please advise on these points:
* Which organization will issue the invoice?
* What are the payment terms / timelines?
* Can we pay via wire transfer?
* Is it possible to split a pass by having one colleague attending the first two days and another one on the last day?
Many thanks and warm regards
Bettina
Bettina Wiedemann
Marketing Manager
Colt Technology Services
[Colt_logo_Teal_RGB_Jan_2021]
Tel. +49 69 56606 6975 / Mob: +49 178 5352 211 / bettina.wiedemann(a)colt.net<mailto:bettina.wiedemann@colt.net> / www.colt.net<https://deref-web-02.de/mail/client/fTRjn1wZoEo/dereferrer/?redirectUrl=htt…>
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Geschäftsführer: Stephan Wanke • Amtsgericht Frankfurt/Main HRB 46123 • USt.-IdNr. DE 197 498 400
From: European Peering Forum <info(a)peering-forum.eu<mailto:info@peering-forum.eu>>
Sent: Friday, August 7, 2026 1:26 PM
To: Wiedemann, Bettina <Bettina.Wiedemann(a)colt.net<mailto:Bettina.Wiedemann@colt.net>>
Subject: Thank you for registering for EPF 2026
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Re: [epf-orga] [epf-info] EPF 2026 - registration declined
by Carolin Geib
Hi Nicolas,
thanks for letting us know.
Corix Networks is also not peering at any of the four EPF host IXPs and/or the guest IXP.
Best regards on behalf of the EPF hosts
Carolin
Von: Peering-forum-info-list <peering-forum-info-list-bounces(a)peering-forum.eu> Im Auftrag von Nicolas Choquart via Peering-forum-info-list
Gesendet: Dienstag, 8. September 2026 16:25
An: European Peering Forum <info(a)peering-forum.eu>
Betreff: Re: [epf-info] EPF 2026 - registration declined
Hi, My mistake, QWilt works with Corix who is supporting all our peering activities on our behalf. CORIX=QWILT . Therefore this is the same company. My ASN number is AS999-Corix Networks. I hope you can reconsider my participation. Rgds, Nicolas.
Nicolas Choquart VP Europe & LATAM Service Provider
Qwilt | +33 626737927 | nicolasc(a)qwilt.com <mailto:nicolasc@qwilt.com>
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Dear Nicolas,
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.
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
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Sept. 8, 2026
Re: [epf-orga] EPF 2026 - registration declined
by Artur Mendes
Dear Carolin,
Thank you for your clarification. I fully understand that you cannot discuss or compare individual registration decisions, and that is not what I am asking you to do.
My question is about the general criteria and principles used to determine eligibility, rather than about the registration of any particular individual.
In your previous message, you mentioned that participation criteria are applied consistently, while also taking into account the specific context and role of each attendee. This is precisely the point I am trying to understand: what are the general criteria, and how are they applied consistently across different cases?
I am not asking you to justify why a particular person was accepted, nor am I suggesting that anyone else's registration should be changed. I am simply trying to understand what distinguishes an eligible commercial/sales participant from one who is not, particularly when the criteria appear to allow for exceptions based on role or relationship to the event.
For me, this is not about comparing individuals or challenging a specific decision. It is about understanding whether there is a clear, objective and consistently applicable framework that can be applied equally to participants from different companies.
I have attended EPF in the previous two years without any issue, so naturally I would like to understand what has changed in the criteria or in my eligibility this year.
I would therefore appreciate it if you could clarify the general eligibility criteria, without referring to or discussing any individual registration.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Atenciosamente / Best Regards
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Data: terça-feira, 8 de setembro de 2026 às 08:59
Para: Artur Mendes <artur.mendes(a)angolacables.com>
CC: 'orga(a)peering-forum.eu' <orga(a)peering-forum.eu>
Assunto: AW: EPF 2026 - registration declined
Dear Artur,
appreciate your understanding that we are not able to discuss or compare individual registration decisions in detail. The decision regarding your registration remains unchanged.
Thank you for your understanding.
On behalf of the EPF hosts (AMS-IX, DE-CIX, LINX and NETNOD)
Carolin
Von: Artur Mendes <artur.mendes(a)angolacables.com>
Gesendet: Montag, 7. September 2026 18:50
An: Carolin Geib <carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net>
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Betreff: Re: EPF 2026 - registration declined
Dear Carolin, thank you for your message, however, the criteria remain unclear to me, and perhaps I am not fully understanding them.
You mentioned that the only exceptions for sales roles are speakers or sponsors, yet from the list I identified two examples of individuals who are neither speakers nor sponsors, are not employed in those capacities, and are not even peering contacts, and who have still been registered for this event while I have been declined despite having participated in the last two years without any complaints:
Bora Daja, who is our account at Zayo, and Dylan Carver, the Head of Sales at AFR-Telecom.
Despite my clear interest in participating, I would appreciate further clarification so I can better understand the criteria being applied.
Thank you
Atenciosamente / Best Regards
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De: Carolin Geib <carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net<mailto:carolin.geib@de-cix.net>>
Data: terça-feira, 25 de agosto de 2026 às 08:47
Para: Artur Mendes <artur.mendes(a)angolacables.com<mailto:artur.mendes@angolacables.com>>
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Assunto: AW: EPF 2026 - registration declined
Dear Artur,
Thank you for your message and for raising your concerns.
We understand your point regarding the attendees you have identified. However, the individuals you refer to are attending in specific capacities as sponsors, speakers, or as direct peering contacts from their respective companies. Their participation is therefore based on their specific role and relationship to the event, rather than simply on their sales function.
We apply the participation criteria consistently, while also taking into account the specific context and role of each attendee. I hope this clarifies why these registrations have been accepted.
I appreciate your understanding that we are not able to discuss or compare individual registration decisions in detail. The decision regarding your registration remains unchanged, and I hope we can consider this matter clarified.
Thank you for your understanding.
Best regards,
Carolin
On behalf of the EPF hosts
Von: Artur Mendes <artur.mendes(a)angolacables.com<mailto:artur.mendes@angolacables.com>>
Gesendet: Montag, 24. August 2026 20:08
An: Carolin Geib <carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net<mailto:carolin.geib@de-cix.net>>
Cc: 'orga(a)peering-forum.eu' <orga(a)peering-forum.eu<mailto:orga@peering-forum.eu>>
Betreff: Re: EPF 2026 - registration declined
Dear Carolin,
I hope you are well.
I am still unsure about this year’s rule and would appreciate some clarification. I have attached the identification of several attendees who are purely sales professionals and are already registered. Could you please clarify whether they will also be declined, or explain why they have been accepted while I have not? From my perspective, this appears to be inconsistent, and I would be grateful for your guidance on this matter.
Thank you in advance.
Atenciosamente / Best Regards
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[cid:image002.png@01DD3F78.A6263490]
Artur Mendes
VP Sales | Deputy Director |
mob: +244927686213
artur.mendes(a)angolacables.com<mailto:artur.mendes@angolacables.com>
[cid:image003.png@01DD3F78.A6263490]
[cid:image004.png@01DD3F78.A6263490]
[cid:image005.png@01DD3F78.A6263490]
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[cid:image006.png@01DD3F78.A6263490]<https://www.facebook.com/AngolaCables/>
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[cid:image008.png@01DD3F78.A6263490]<http://twitter.com/angola_cables>
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De: Carolin Geib <carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net<mailto:carolin.geib@de-cix.net>>
Data: segunda-feira, 24 de agosto de 2026 às 13:39
Para: Artur Mendes <artur.mendes(a)angolacables.com<mailto:artur.mendes@angolacables.com>>
CC: 'orga(a)peering-forum.eu' <orga(a)peering-forum.eu<mailto:orga@peering-forum.eu>>
Assunto: AW: EPF 2026 - registration declined
Dear Artur,
thank you for your message and for sharing your perspective. We fully understand your interest in participating and appreciate your involvement in previous EPF editions.
For EPF 2026, we have jointly tightened the participation criteria together with all EPF hosts. We are committed to applying these rules consistently and fairly to all participants, without exceptions.
In your case, the decision is based on your current role within your company. While we appreciate your technical background and involvement in peering-related decisions, you are not the designated peering contact and your role is primarily commercially oriented.
Please understand that this decision is not a judgement of you personally or your company. It is solely based on the agreed EPF participation criteria, which we kindly ask you to respect.
We regret any disappointment this may cause and thank you for your understanding.
Kind regards,
Carolin
On behalf of the hosts (AMS-IX, DE-CIX, LINX and NETNOD)
Von: Peering-forum-info-list <peering-forum-info-list-bounces(a)peering-forum.eu<mailto:peering-forum-info-list-bounces@peering-forum.eu>> Im Auftrag von Artur Mendes
Gesendet: Montag, 24. August 2026 11:50
An: European Peering Forum <info(a)peering-forum.eu<mailto:info@peering-forum.eu>>
Betreff: Re: [epf-info] EPF 2026 - registration declined
Dear EPF,
I’m sad to receive such email that I disagree as I did participate last 2 years in Vienna and Bucharest, and it was very interesting. Despite my official title of Sales VP I’m an engineer and have an active role in the company in terms of peering decisions and new routes.
I also see in the attendees list always a few sales directors, CEO, Managing director, Business development, etc that I remember to see while looking to the attendees so not clear at all why I have been declined this year while I was accept in the last 2 years.
Please reconsider as I do want to participate.
Thank you
Atenciosamente / Best Regards
[cid:image001.jpg@01DD3F78.A6263490]
[cid:image002.png@01DD3F78.A6263490]
Artur Mendes
VP Sales | Deputy Director |
mob: +244927686213
artur.mendes(a)angolacables.com<mailto:artur.mendes@angolacables.com>
[cid:image003.png@01DD3F78.A6263490]
[cid:image004.png@01DD3F78.A6263490]
[cid:image005.png@01DD3F78.A6263490]
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Data: segunda-feira, 24 de agosto de 2026 às 09:47
Para: Artur Mendes <artur.mendes(a)angolacables.com<mailto:artur.mendes@angolacables.com>>
Assunto: EPF 2026 - registration declined
[http://preview.peering-forum.eu/rome-2020/wp-content/themes/epf/dist/images…]
Dear Artur,
Thank you for your interest in the European Peering Forum.
Unfortunately, your registration for the forum has been declined because the EPF is a networking event for the peering community, not a commercial event. As such, any commercial/sales people 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
Sept. 8, 2026
Re: [epf-orga] IXP Update at EPF 2026
by Arnold Nipper
Hi Rob,
you are absolutely right. If an IXP does not want to give their update,
that should not prevent the other IXPs from giving an update from their
region. If Netnod wants to present something, please send the slides to
the PC.
Cheers
Arnold
On 2026-09-08 09:04, Rob Allen wrote:
> Hi Arnold,
>
> Karin will present the Netnod update (5 mins) on the Monday morning
> session.
>
> From our side, I have to say we don't agree with this sudden change of
> direction on the CEO updates. Your suggestion that either all or none of
> the IXPs give updates on Monday morning seems to have bypassed the other
> members of the EPF-PC. If an IXP does not want to give their update,
> that should not prevent the other IXPs from giving an update from their
> region. So I respectfully request we dispense with your suggestion, and
> continue to schedule the IXP updates as planned. If an IXP chooses not
> present, it won't affect the agenda in any negative way and we will just
> go to the first break a few minutes early.
>
> If we want to discuss the necessity of these talks for future EPFs, I
> believe that is a longer conversation that needs to take place with all
> relevant parties more than 1 week before the EPF.
>
> Best regards,
> Rob
>
> On Mon, Sep 7, 2026 at 9:54 PM Arnold Nipper <arnold.nipper(a)de-cix.net
> <mailto:arnold.nipper@de-cix.net>> wrote:
>
> Dear Inga, Ben, Mike, and Rob
>
> historically, the EPF organisers AMS-IX, DE-CIX, LINX and Netnod have
> done a so-called IXP Update at the beginning of the event [0].
>
> Altogether, there is a 20 minutes slot, giving each of you 5 minutes to
> tell the audience what's breaking new.
>
> Please coordinate with each other as either all or none of you is
> presenting something. Please respond asap, but not later than
> 2026-09-09
> 10:00 UTC.
>
>
> Arnold, for the whole EPF PC
>
> [0] https://peering-forum.eu/2026/agenda/ <https://peering-
> forum.eu/2026/agenda/>
> --
> Arnold Nipper
> Chief Technology Evangelist and Co-Founder
>
> DE-CIX Management GmbH
> Lindleystraße 12 | 60314 Frankfurt a.M. | Germany
> Phone & Mobile +49 172 2650958 <tel:+49%20172%202650958>
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> bookwithme>
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> <https://de-cix.net/en/about-de-cix/careers>
>
>
--
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Chief Technology Evangelist and Co-Founder
DE-CIX Management GmbH
Lindleystraße 12 | 60314 Frankfurt a.M. | Germany
Phone & Mobile +49 172 2650958
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Sept. 8, 2026
Re: [epf-orga] EPF 2026 - registration declined
by Carolin Geib
Dear Artur,
appreciate your understanding that we are not able to discuss or compare
individual registration decisions in detail. The decision regarding your
registration remains unchanged.
Thank you for your understanding.
On behalf of the EPF hosts (AMS-IX, DE-CIX, LINX and NETNOD)
Carolin
Von: Artur Mendes <artur.mendes(a)angolacables.com>
Gesendet: Montag, 7. September 2026 18:50
An: Carolin Geib <carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net>
Cc: 'orga(a)peering-forum.eu' <orga(a)peering-forum.eu>
Betreff: Re: EPF 2026 - registration declined
Dear Carolin, thank you for your message, however, the criteria remain
unclear to me, and perhaps I am not fully understanding them.
You mentioned that the only exceptions for sales roles are speakers or
sponsors, yet from the list I identified two examples of individuals who are
neither speakers nor sponsors, are not employed in those capacities, and are
not even peering contacts, and who have still been registered for this event
while I have been declined despite having participated in the last two years
without any complaints:
Bora Daja, who is our account at Zayo, and Dylan Carver, the Head of Sales
at AFR-Telecom.
Despite my clear interest in participating, I would appreciate further
clarification so I can better understand the criteria being applied.
Thank you
Atenciosamente / Best Regards
Artur Mendes
VP Sales | Deputy Director |
mob: +244927686213
artur.mendes(a)angolacables.com <mailto:artur.mendes@angolacables.com>
https://www.angolacables.com <https://www.angolacables.com/> | AS 37468
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De: Carolin Geib <carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net <mailto:carolin.geib@de-cix.net> >
Data: terça-feira, 25 de agosto de 2026 às 08:47
Para: Artur Mendes <artur.mendes(a)angolacables.com
<mailto:artur.mendes@angolacables.com> >
CC: 'orga(a)peering-forum.eu' <orga(a)peering-forum.eu
<mailto:orga@peering-forum.eu> >
Assunto: AW: EPF 2026 - registration declined
Dear Artur,
Thank you for your message and for raising your concerns.
We understand your point regarding the attendees you have identified.
However, the individuals you refer to are attending in specific capacities
as sponsors, speakers, or as direct peering contacts from their respective
companies. Their participation is therefore based on their specific role and
relationship to the event, rather than simply on their sales function.
We apply the participation criteria consistently, while also taking into
account the specific context and role of each attendee. I hope this
clarifies why these registrations have been accepted.
I appreciate your understanding that we are not able to discuss or compare
individual registration decisions in detail. The decision regarding your
registration remains unchanged, and I hope we can consider this matter
clarified.
Thank you for your understanding.
Best regards,
Carolin
On behalf of the EPF hosts
Von: Artur Mendes <artur.mendes(a)angolacables.com
<mailto:artur.mendes@angolacables.com> >
Gesendet: Montag, 24. August 2026 20:08
An: Carolin Geib <carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net <mailto:carolin.geib@de-cix.net> >
Cc: 'orga(a)peering-forum.eu' <orga(a)peering-forum.eu
<mailto:orga@peering-forum.eu> >
Betreff: Re: EPF 2026 - registration declined
Dear Carolin,
I hope you are well.
I am still unsure about this years rule and would appreciate some
clarification. I have attached the identification of several attendees who
are purely sales professionals and are already registered. Could you please
clarify whether they will also be declined, or explain why they have been
accepted while I have not? From my perspective, this appears to be
inconsistent, and I would be grateful for your guidance on this matter.
Thank you in advance.
Atenciosamente / Best Regards
Artur Mendes
VP Sales | Deputy Director |
mob: +244927686213
artur.mendes(a)angolacables.com <mailto:artur.mendes@angolacables.com>
https://www.angolacables.com <https://www.angolacables.com/> | AS 37468
<https://www.facebook.com/AngolaCables/>
<https://www.linkedin.com/company/angola-cables/mycompany/>
<http://twitter.com/angola_cables>
<https://www.instagram.com/angolacables/?hl=pt>
<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ePxWOmrAT-HYxBPr4dNfg>
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De: Carolin Geib <carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net <mailto:carolin.geib@de-cix.net> >
Data: segunda-feira, 24 de agosto de 2026 às 13:39
Para: Artur Mendes <artur.mendes(a)angolacables.com
<mailto:artur.mendes@angolacables.com> >
CC: 'orga(a)peering-forum.eu' <orga(a)peering-forum.eu
<mailto:orga@peering-forum.eu> >
Assunto: AW: EPF 2026 - registration declined
Dear Artur,
thank you for your message and for sharing your perspective. We fully
understand your interest in participating and appreciate your involvement in
previous EPF editions.
For EPF 2026, we have jointly tightened the participation criteria together
with all EPF hosts. We are committed to applying these rules consistently
and fairly to all participants, without exceptions.
In your case, the decision is based on your current role within your
company. While we appreciate your technical background and involvement in
peering-related decisions, you are not the designated peering contact and
your role is primarily commercially oriented.
Please understand that this decision is not a judgement of you personally or
your company. It is solely based on the agreed EPF participation criteria,
which we kindly ask you to respect.
We regret any disappointment this may cause and thank you for your
understanding.
Kind regards,
Carolin
On behalf of the hosts (AMS-IX, DE-CIX, LINX and NETNOD)
Von: Peering-forum-info-list
<peering-forum-info-list-bounces(a)peering-forum.eu> Im Auftrag von Artur
Mendes
Gesendet: Montag, 24. August 2026 11:50
An: European Peering Forum <info(a)peering-forum.eu
<mailto:info@peering-forum.eu> >
Betreff: Re: [epf-info] EPF 2026 - registration declined
Dear EPF,
Im sad to receive such email that I disagree as I did participate last 2
years in Vienna and Bucharest, and it was very interesting. Despite my
official title of Sales VP Im an engineer and have an active role in the
company in terms of peering decisions and new routes.
I also see in the attendees list always a few sales directors, CEO, Managing
director, Business development, etc that I remember to see while looking to
the attendees so not clear at all why I have been declined this year while I
was accept in the last 2 years.
Please reconsider as I do want to participate.
Thank you
Atenciosamente / Best Regards
Artur Mendes
VP Sales | Deputy Director |
mob: +244927686213
artur.mendes(a)angolacables.com <mailto:artur.mendes@angolacables.com>
https://www.angolacables.com <https://www.angolacables.com/> | AS 37468
<https://www.facebook.com/AngolaCables/>
<https://www.linkedin.com/company/angola-cables/mycompany/>
<http://twitter.com/angola_cables>
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<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ePxWOmrAT-HYxBPr4dNfg>
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De: European Peering Forum <info(a)peering-forum.eu
<mailto:info@peering-forum.eu> >
Data: segunda-feira, 24 de agosto de 2026 às 09:47
Para: Artur Mendes <artur.mendes(a)angolacables.com
<mailto:artur.mendes@angolacables.com> >
Assunto: EPF 2026 - registration declined
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/general/logo-black.svg>
Dear Artur,
Thank you for your interest in the European Peering Forum.
Unfortunately, your registration for the forum has been declined because the
EPF is a networking event for the peering community, not a commercial event.
As such, any commercial/sales people 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
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Sept. 8, 2026
Re: [epf-orga] [epf-info] EPF 2026 - registration confirmation
by Mike | StormWall
Hi Carolin,
All good, thanks a lot!
Best Regards,
Mike Krasnotsvetov
VP, Sales & Channel *@StormWall*
mike(a)stormwall.network
+44 20 3695 6722 ext. 217
On Tue, Sep 8, 2026 at 10:46 AM Carolin Geib <carolin.geib(a)de-cix.net>
wrote:
> Hi Mike,
>
>
>
> We saw, that you already activated your account!
>
> All good?
>
>
>
> Best regards,
>
> Carolin
>
>
>
> *Von:* Peering-forum-info-list <
> peering-forum-info-list-bounces(a)peering-forum.eu> *Im Auftrag von *Mike |
> StormWall via Peering-forum-info-list
> *Gesendet:* Montag, 7. September 2026 19:31
> *An:* European Peering Forum <info(a)peering-forum.eu>
> *Betreff:* Re: [epf-info] EPF 2026 - registration confirmation
>
>
>
> Hi team,
>
> Any update?
>
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Mike Krasnotsvetov
> VP, Sales & Channel *@StormWall*
> mike(a)stormwall.network
> +44 20 3695 6722 ext. 217 <+44%2020%203695%206722>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Sun, Sep 6, 2026 at 6:22 PM Mike | StormWall <mike(a)stormwall.network>
> wrote:
>
> Hi team,
>
>
>
> Can I get access to the meeting scheduler with participants of EPF2026?
>
>
> Thanks and looking forward to connecting next week!
>
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Mike Krasnotsvetov
> VP, Sales & Channel *@StormWall*
> mike(a)stormwall.network
> +44 20 3695 6722 ext. 217 <+44%2020%203695%206722>
>
>
>
> On Wed, 24 Jun 2026 at 16:06, European Peering Forum <
> info(a)peering-forum.eu> wrote:
>
>
>
>
> Dear Mikhail,
>
> We are happy to inform you that your registration for the European Peering
> Forum (Monday September 14 - Wednesday September 16, 2026 in Paris) has
> been approved.
>
> We have added you to the EPF mailing list where announcements regarding
> the event (including information about the event's meeting tool) will be
> made.
>
> To book your hotel with a special delegate rate, please use the following
> link:
>
> https://book.passkey.com/event/51231732/owner/10324502/home
>
> Please make sure to book your hotel room asap!
>
> If you get a message that the hotel is fully booked when trying to arrange
> your accommodation, please let us know immediately so we can assist.
>
> If you have any questions, please send an email to info(a)peering-forum.eu.
>
> We look forward to seeing you in Paris.
>
> Best regards,
>
> EPF Hosts
>
>
>
>
>
>
Sept. 8, 2026
Re: [epf-orga] [epf-info] EPF 2026 - registration confirmation
by Carolin Geib
Hi Mike,
We saw, that you already activated your account!
All good?
Best regards,
Carolin
Von: Peering-forum-info-list <peering-forum-info-list-bounces(a)peering-forum.eu> Im Auftrag von Mike | StormWall via Peering-forum-info-list
Gesendet: Montag, 7. September 2026 19:31
An: European Peering Forum <info(a)peering-forum.eu>
Betreff: Re: [epf-info] EPF 2026 - registration confirmation
Hi team,
Any update?
Best Regards,
Mike Krasnotsvetov
VP, Sales & Channel @StormWall
mike(a)stormwall.network <mailto:mike@stormwall.network>
+44 20 3695 6722 ext. 217
On Sun, Sep 6, 2026 at 6:22 PM Mike | StormWall <mike(a)stormwall.network <mailto:mike@stormwall.network> > wrote:
Hi team,
Can I get access to the meeting scheduler with participants of EPF2026?
Thanks and looking forward to connecting next week!
Best Regards,
Mike Krasnotsvetov
VP, Sales & Channel @StormWall
mike(a)stormwall.network <mailto:mike@stormwall.network>
+44 20 3695 6722 ext. 217 <tel:+44%2020%203695%206722>
On Wed, 24 Jun 2026 at 16:06, European Peering Forum <info(a)peering-forum.eu <mailto:info@peering-forum.eu> > wrote:
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Dear Mikhail,
We are happy to inform you that your registration for the European Peering Forum (Monday September 14 - Wednesday September 16, 2026 in Paris) has been approved.
We have added you to the EPF mailing list where announcements regarding the event (including information about the event's meeting tool) will be made.
To book your hotel with a special delegate rate, please use the following link:
https://book.passkey.com/event/51231732/owner/10324502/home
Please make sure to book your hotel room asap!
If you get a message that the hotel is fully booked when trying to arrange your accommodation, please let us know immediately so we can assist.
If you have any questions, please send an email to info(a)peering-forum.eu <mailto:info@peering-forum.eu> .
We look forward to seeing you in Paris.
Best regards,
EPF Hosts
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Sept. 8, 2026
Re: [epf-orga] EPF 2026 – Unable to Attend
by Carolin Geib
Dear Alessandro,
Thanks for letting us know.
We have removed you from the attendee list.
Best regards, and we hope to see you at the next EPF!
Carolin
On behalf of the EPF hosts
Von: Peering-forum-info-list
<peering-forum-info-list-bounces(a)peering-forum.eu> Im Auftrag von Alessandro
Martins via Peering-forum-info-list
Gesendet: Montag, 7. September 2026 19:49
An: info(a)peering-forum.eu
Cc: Christina Münch <Christina.Muench(a)eu.equinix.com>; Martin Atkinson
<Martin.Atkinson(a)eu.equinix.com>
Betreff: [epf-info] EPF 2026 Unable to Attend
Hi,
I just wanted to give you a heads-up that, unfortunately, due to a personal
matter, I wont be able to attend EPF 2026 as planned.
I was really looking forward to attending, especially as this would have
been my first EPF, so its a shame that Ill have to miss it this time.
Apologies for any inconvenience, and I hope to be able to attend a future
EPF.
Best,
--Alessandro Martins
Sept. 8, 2026
Re: [epf-orga] IXP Update at EPF 2026
by Rob Allen
Hi Arnold,
Karin will present the Netnod update (5 mins) on the Monday morning
session.
>From our side, I have to say we don't agree with this sudden change of
direction on the CEO updates. Your suggestion that either all or none of
the IXPs give updates on Monday morning seems to have bypassed the other
members of the EPF-PC. If an IXP does not want to give their update, that
should not prevent the other IXPs from giving an update from their region.
So I respectfully request we dispense with your suggestion, and continue to
schedule the IXP updates as planned. If an IXP chooses not present, it
won't affect the agenda in any negative way and we will just go to the
first break a few minutes early.
If we want to discuss the necessity of these talks for future EPFs, I
believe that is a longer conversation that needs to take place with all
relevant parties more than 1 week before the EPF.
Best regards,
Rob
On Mon, Sep 7, 2026 at 9:54 PM Arnold Nipper <arnold.nipper(a)de-cix.net>
wrote:
> Dear Inga, Ben, Mike, and Rob
>
> historically, the EPF organisers AMS-IX, DE-CIX, LINX and Netnod have
> done a so-called IXP Update at the beginning of the event [0].
>
> Altogether, there is a 20 minutes slot, giving each of you 5 minutes to
> tell the audience what's breaking new.
>
> Please coordinate with each other as either all or none of you is
> presenting something. Please respond asap, but not later than 2026-09-09
> 10:00 UTC.
>
>
> Arnold, for the whole EPF PC
>
> [0] https://peering-forum.eu/2026/agenda/
> --
> Arnold Nipper
> Chief Technology Evangelist and Co-Founder
>
> DE-CIX Management GmbH
> Lindleystraße 12 | 60314 Frankfurt a.M. | Germany
> Phone & Mobile +49 172 2650958 <+49%20172%202650958>
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>
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>
>
Sept. 8, 2026
Re: [epf-orga] IXP Update at EPF 2026
by Julia Lechien
Hi Arnold,
Mike has left AMS-IX.
Peter will give the update, I am looping him I’m this thread!
Kind regards,
Julia Lechien | Brand Manager | AMS-IX
Vijzelstraat 70, 1017 HL Amsterdam, The Netherlands
M +31 6 4301 4257
ams-ix.net<https://www.ams-ix.net/ams>
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From: Orga <orga-bounces(a)peering-forum.eu> on behalf of Arnold Nipper <arnold.nipper(a)de-cix.net>
Date: Monday, 7 September 2026 at 21:55
To: Mike Baron <mike.baron(a)ams-ix.net>; rob(a)netnod.se <rob(a)netnod.se>; benjamin.buchholz(a)de-cix.net <benjamin.buchholz(a)de-cix.net>; inga(a)linx.net <inga(a)linx.net>
Cc: orga(a)peering-forum.eu <orga(a)peering-forum.eu>; epf-pc(a)peering-forum.eu <epf-pc(a)peering-forum.eu>
Subject: [epf-orga] IXP Update at EPF 2026
Dear Inga, Ben, Mike, and Rob
historically, the EPF organisers AMS-IX, DE-CIX, LINX and Netnod have
done a so-called IXP Update at the beginning of the event [0].
Altogether, there is a 20 minutes slot, giving each of you 5 minutes to
tell the audience what's breaking new.
Please coordinate with each other as either all or none of you is
presenting something. Please respond asap, but not later than 2026-09-09
10:00 UTC.
Arnold, for the whole EPF PC
[0] https://peering-forum.eu/2026/agenda/
--
Arnold Nipper
Chief Technology Evangelist and Co-Founder
DE-CIX Management GmbH
Lindleystraße 12 | 60314 Frankfurt a.M. | Germany
Phone & Mobile +49 172 2650958
arnold.nipper(a)de-cix.net | www.de-cix.net<http://www.de-cix.net>
Bookwithme: https://go.de-cix.net/bookwithme
Geschaeftsfuehrer Ivaylo Ivanov, Alexander Hüsch
Registergericht AG Koeln HRB 51135
Want to work at DE-CIX: https://de-cix.net/en/about-de-cix/careers
Sept. 7, 2026