WACREN Conference 2015

9 Mar 2015, 08:45 → 13 Mar 2015, 19:00 Africa/Lagos

Transcorp Hilton Abuja

Boubakar Barry (WACREN)

The main theme of the conference is: "Enabling Virtual Research and Education Communities", with the following sub-themes:

• Authentication and Authorization Infrastructure (AAI) and Mobility
• NREN Business and Governance Models
• Innovation in R&E Networks
• Network Design and Operation
• Online Teaching and Learning
• Shared Experiences, Best Practices and Collaboration

Monday 9 March

Campus Network Design and Operation: https://indico.wacren.net/event/6/

3-day hands-on technical workshop focuses on the campus network as the fundamental building block for R&E networks. It will train network engineering staff from NRENs how to design, build, and operate secure and scalable campus networks.

Federated Identity Management - What, Why and How: https://indico.wacren.net/event/5/

The 3-day workshop targeted at research and education ICT leaders will discuss the use case for identity federation and services, and the business case. The participants will explore the governance, policies and technology requirements for identity federations, and define a roadmap for kick-starting implementation in their respective NRENs.

Tuesday 10 March

Campus Network Design and Operation: https://indico.wacren.net/event/6/

3-day hands-on technical workshop focuses on the campus network as the fundamental building block for R&E networks. It will train network engineering staff from NRENs how to design, build, and operate secure and scalable campus networks.

Federated Identity Management - What, Why and How: https://indico.wacren.net/event/5/

The 3-day workshop targeted at research and education ICT leaders will discuss the use case for identity federation and services, and the business case. The participants will explore the governance, policies and technology requirements for identity federations, and define a roadmap for kick-starting implementation in their respective NRENs.

Wednesday 11 March

Campus Network Design and Operation: https://indico.wacren.net/event/6/

3-day hands-on technical workshop focuses on the campus network as the fundamental building block for R&E networks. It will train network engineering staff from NRENs how to design, build, and operate secure and scalable campus networks.

Federated Identity Management - What, Why and How: https://indico.wacren.net/event/5/

The 3-day workshop targeted at research and education ICT leaders will discuss the use case for identity federation and services, and the business case. The participants will explore the governance, policies and technology requirements for identity federations, and define a roadmap for kick-starting implementation in their respective NRENs.