This years UbuntuNet-connect workshop was held at Lemigo Hotel in Kigali, Rwanda on 14-15 November 2013.  The 6th in the series, the conference was hosted by one of the founding NRENs of the UbuntuNet Alliance, RwEdNet, the Rwandan NREN, with great support from the Ministry of Education.

Opened by the Minister of Education in Rwanda, Dr Vincent Biruta, the event was one of the most memorable annual conferences in the history of UbutuNet Alliance and was attended by approximately 150 participants from 33 countries. In addition, three other Ministers and a Director General were present.

The 2 days of the conference, rich in papers and exciting discussions, were preceded by a series of pre-conference events from 9-13 November 2013 featuring capacity building activities, project meetings and the pre-conference workshop on e-infrastructure applications. The conference also presented an opportunity for the participants to meet and greet the newly appointed chairperson of the UbuntuNet Alliance, Professor John Ssebuwufu, who assumed office on 1st November of this year.

KENET was represented by several Enginners including Maureen Wanja and Michelle Opiyo who attended the training of trainers workshop, Peter Muia, Luke Matere and the Executive Director who attended the pre-conference workshop on e-infrastructure. This workshop was an eye opener to KENET as various NRENs from across the globe showcased what they have beendoing.