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SUMMARY:UbuntuNet-Connect 2025: Harare\, Zimbabwe
DTSTART:20251030T090000Z
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UID:indico-event-144@events.ubuntunet.net
CONTACT:info@ubuntunet.net
DESCRIPTION:\nTheme: Resilient and Sustainable Research & Education Networ
 ks for the Future\nResearch and education networks (RENs) must be built to
  withstand emerging challenges while ensuring long-term sustainability. Th
 is theme explores strategies for strengthening the resilience of RENs thro
 ugh robust cybersecurity measures\, advanced connectivity solutions\, and 
 innovative policy frameworks. It also highlights the need for inclusive an
 d equitable access to digital resources\, environmentally sustainable netw
 orking practices\, and cross-border collaborations that drive global resea
 rch excellence. By addressing key issues such as high-performance computin
 g\, open science\, disaster recovery\, and financial sustainability\, this
  conference aims to shape the future of RENs.\nSubthemes\n1.      Net
 work Resilience and Cybersecurity: Strategies for building robust network 
 infrastructures\, mitigating cyber threats\, and enhancing data protection
 . Discussions will focus on best practices in network monitoring\, identit
 y and access management\, and policies for safeguarding sensitive research
  data.\n2.      High-Performance Computing and Cloud for Research & E
 ducation: The role of HPC in research\, the benefits of cloud infrastructu
 re\, and strategies for making these technologies accessible to institutio
 ns with limited resources. Discussions will focus on innovations in AI\, m
 achine learning\, and big data analytics.\n3.      Open Science and O
 pen Educational Resources: Frameworks for sharing research outputs\, imple
 menting FAIR (Findable\, Accessible\, Interoperable\, and Reusable) data p
 rinciples\, and creating open access digital repositories.\n4.      T
 he Future of Internet Connectivity for Research and Education: Emerging te
 chnologies such as 5G\, Starlink and IPv6 are shaping the next generation 
 of research and education networks. Discussions also to include strategies
  for expanding connectivity to underserved institutions\, improving networ
 k performance\, and fostering global collaboration through enhanced intern
 et infrastructure.\n5.      Policy and Governance for Sustainable Res
 earch & Education Networks: Policy approaches that support equitable acces
 s\, cybersecurity\, data protection\, and funding for RENs. Discussions to
  include the role of government support and private sector partnerships in
  shaping policies that enhance research collaboration and digital educatio
 n.\n6.      Green and Sustainable Networks: Discussions will highligh
 t innovations in green computing and sustainable ICT practices that contri
 bute to environmentally responsible RENs.\n7.      Disaster Recovery 
 and Business Continuity for RENs: Best practices in disaster recovery plan
 ning\, redundancy strategies\, and business continuity frameworks that ens
 ure RENs can quickly recover from disruptions. Institutions will share ins
 ights on building resilient systems that protect data integrity and mainta
 in seamless operations during crises.\n8.      Monetization and Susta
 inability of Research & Education Networks: various approaches to monetizi
 ng REN services\, such as offering value-added services\, forming public-p
 rivate partnerships\, and diversifying funding sources. Discussions will f
 ocus on balancing affordability with sustainability\, reducing dependency 
 on donor funding\, and fostering financial resilience in research and educ
 ation networksTo learn more please visit the official conference webpage: 
 https://ubuntunet.net/uc2025/\n\nhttps://events.ubuntunet.net/event/144/
LOCATION:Harare\, Zimbabwe
URL:https://events.ubuntunet.net/event/144/
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