UbuntuNet-Connect 2011 was preceded by a series of events as follows:

• AfricaConnect Network Design Meeting (closed) - 21 November 2011
• AfricaConnect Administrative Meeting (closed) - 21 November 2011
• Executive Committee Meeting (closed) - 22 November 2011
• CHAIN Project Management Meeting  (closed) - 22 (afternoon) - 23 (morning) November 2011
• NREN CEOs Forum (CTOs in attendance) (closed) - 23 November 2011 (morning)
• 22nd Management Board meeting (closed) - 23 November 2011
• ICT Directors' Forum, 08:30 - 12:00 by invitation. Sponsored by KENET  - 23 November 2011
• CHAIN Workshop on Research Applications and e-Infrastructures (open to all) - 23 November 2011

All events were held at the main Conference venue, Safari Park Hotel. For detailed information about each event, please see the programme.