Connect Working Group
The Connect Working Group will:
- Facilitate discussions about interconnection for Internet purposes, covering Layer 1-8
- Raise awareness in the community about interconnection and the role it plays in the global Internet
- Educate policymakers/regulators in how interconnection works
- Act as knowledge base for interconnection-related questions
The activities of the working group to achieve these goals are, without being exhaustive:
- Present and discuss topics related to IP interconnection at the RIPE Working Groups Meetings
- Discuss topics related to IP interconnection on the Connect Working Group Mailing List
- Monitor and take part in discussions in related working groups, such as the Cooperation Working Group and the Routing Working Group
- Actively seek to take part in IP interconnection discussions taking place outside of the community
Co-Chair | First Term | Start of Current Term | End of Current Term |
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Will van Gulik |
RIPE 76 |
RIPE 88 |
RIPE 94 |
Stavros Konstantaras |
RIPE 88 |
RIPE 88 |
RIPE 94 |
Paul Hoogsteder |
RIPE 88 |
RIPE 88 |
RIPE 94 |
Next selection: RIPE 94
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Co-chairs

Will van Gulik
Connect Working Group Chair
Will van Gulik is a co-chair of the Connect Working Group

Paul Hoogsteder
Connect Working Group Chair
Paul Hoogsteder is co-chair of the Connect Working Group

Stavros Konstantaras
Connect Working Group Chair
Stavros Konstantaras is a co-chair of the Connect Working Group