The program

Schedule

Visit to The Apple Museum
11:45 - 14:30

As part of the 45th Euro-IX Forum in Utrecht, we invite you to join us for a Sunday afternoon visit to the Apple Museum Utrecht.

The museum takes visitors on a journey through 50 years of Apple history, showcasing iconic products and the evolution of technology and design from the earliest Apple computers to the present day.

 

Transfer is from the hotel by bus, with lunch boxes featuring typical Dutch sandwiches, a drink and a sweet snack served on board. Upon arrival, participants will enjoy a guided tour of the museum before returning to the hotel in time for the rest of the Sunday programme.

 

Agenda

11:45 – Gathering in the hotel lobby
12:00 – Bus departure; lunch boxes served on board
12:30 – Arrival at the Apple Museum
12:30–14:00 – Guided tour, with participants split into two groups
14:00 – Bus departure from the museum
14:30 – Arrival back at the hotel

The activity is limited to 40 participants, so make sure to secure your place early.

Workshop: Peering LAN Security - André Grüneberg
16:00 - 18:00
( +1 hour )
Workshop: Peering LAN Security
André Grüneberg
Berlin Commercial Internet Exchange e.V.
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Monday Evening Social
18:45 - 21:30
Sunday Welcome Social
19:00 - 22:00

Join us for the Sunday Welcome Social at the Crowne Plaza, taking place from 19:00 to 22:00.

 

Forum attendees are warmly invited to join us for a relaxed evening and the perfect opportunity to meet and greet fellow participants, reconnect with old friends, and make new connections ahead of the official forum programme.

Registration Desk
08:45 - 09:00

If you haven't had a chance to collect your badge and lanyard on Sunday, you can now collect it.

Opening Remarks: Welcome! - Massimiliano Stucchi
09:00 - 09:50
  • Welcome address and overview of the agenda and objectives

  • Welcome from the hosts

  • Fellowships, IXPs and Patrons introduce themselves

( 30 minutes )
Opening Remarks and Welcome
Massimiliano Stucchi
Euro-IX
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( 15 minutes )
Update from the Euro-IX Secretariat
Massimiliano Stucchi
Euro-IX
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Euro-IX Anniversary
09:50 - 11:00
  • Surprise
Coffee Break
11:00 - 11:30
General Meeting - Kjetil Olsen
11:30 - 13:00
( +1 hour )
General Meeting
Kjetil Olsen
Norwegian Internet eXchange
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Lunch Break
13:00 - 14:00
Technical Session
14:00 - 15:30
( Lightning Talk )
Route Server WG Update
Irene Lalioti
Luxembourg Internet Exchange
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( 20 minutes )
BIRD 3, let's go flying
Maria Matejka
NIX.CZ
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( 20 minutes )
From Intent to Production
Carlos Pérez
NIC Costa Rica
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Coffee Break
15:30 - 16:00
Regulatory Session
16:00 - 17:00
( 25 minutes )
Software Supply Chains, and the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)
Barry O'Donovan
Internet Neutral Exchange Association
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( 25 minutes )
Evolution of the European regulatory framework on interconnection and peering: prospects and risks
Innocenzo Genna
Namex
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Monday Evening Social
18:45 - 21:30

Venue: Winkel van Sinkel
Address: Oudegracht 158, 3511 AZ Utrecht

The evening will begin with welcome drinks from 19:00, followed by dinner at 19:45. Guests can look forward to an enjoyable and relaxed atmosphere, excellent food, and the opportunity to connect with fellow participants while experiencing one of Utrecht’s most unique and historic locations.

With its grand interior, canal-side setting, and central location, Winkel van Sinkel provides the perfect backdrop for an evening of conversation, networking, and celebration.

Getting There - On foot (10-12 min):

From Crowne Plaza Utrecht, walk towards Stationsstraat and turn right onto Catharijne Esplanade. Continue straight ahead as the route becomes Hollandse Toren.

At Vredenburg, turn left and shortly afterwards turn right onto Zakkendragerssteeg, which leads towards Utrecht’s historic canal district. Continue until you reach the Oudegracht canal and turn right.

Cross the canal via Jansbrug bridge and turn right once more onto Oudegracht. Continue along the canal, where Winkel van Sinkel will be located on your left-hand side.

Connect & Collaborate: Business Meetings
09:00 - 09:30

Seize the chance to engage with your peers in the peering community and arrange individual meetings.

IXP Evolution Session
09:30 - 11:00
( 20 minutes )
LON2 Network Refresh - LINX Metro Resilience
Holly Ruff
London Internet Exchange Ltd., The
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( 30 minutes )
The attack is coming through your peering port !
Dominique Schaeffer
Nokia
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( 10 minutes )
APIX Meeting Report
Masataka Mawatari
Japan Internet Exchange
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( Lightning Talk )
Happy Eyeballs for MTU
Aleksi Suhonen
TREX Regional Exchanges Oy
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( 15 minutes )
IXP CDR Concepts
Tamer Canki
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Coffee Break
11:00 - 11:30
Technical Session
11:30 - 13:00
( 15 minutes )
IXP Rapid Shutdown and Smooth Upgrades
Elias Eskes
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( 10 minutes )
Pocket OTDRs - Why every network engineer should have one
Tim Preston
London Internet Exchange Ltd., The
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Lunch Break
13:00 - 14:00
Session
14:00 - 15:10
( 20 minutes )
Connecting Serial Consoles
André Grüneberg
Berlin Commercial Internet Exchange e.V.
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( 20 minutes )
FIFA World Cup 2026: IX.br Traffic patterns and analysis
Julio Sirota
NIC.br
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Closing - Massimiliano Stucchi
15:10 - 15:40
( 15 minutes )
The (in)famous final quiz!
Massimiliano Stucchi
Euro-IX
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( 15 minutes )
Closing
Massimiliano Stucchi
Euro-IX
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