APNIC 62 offers more than conference sessions and community discussions. It is also a valuable opportunity for network operators, engineers, and technical leaders to strengthen the skills needed to manage increasingly complex networks.
This year, three training workshops are available for professionals looking to modernize their network operations, improve security, and prepare for next-generation service provider environments.
Register by 31 July 2026 to enjoy a significant discount on APNIC 62 workshop fees (33% Members; 50% Non-Members).
Network Automation workshop (Train-the-trainer)
As networks grow in scale and complexity, automation is no longer optional — it is becoming essential. The APNIC Academy Network Automation workshop (Train-the-trainer) equips senior engineers, architects, and operators with the practical skills needed to design and maintain automated network environments.
The workshop introduces core automation concepts before progressing to advanced topics such as the Software-defined, Abstraction, Layered, and Tested (SALT) framework, data modelling, YAML, Jinja templating, and configuration management. Through a mix of theory and hands-on labs, participants learn to automate device provisioning, manage configurations at scale, and validate network changes. They also develop reliable workflows for ongoing operations.
Topics include:
- The three key drivers of automation — scalability, consistency, and efficiency
- SALT architecture and configuration management
- YAML and Jinja for network data and templates
- TextFSM for parsing command outputs
- Salt event bus and reactor
- NAPALM logging
- REST APIs for automation platforms
- Inventory management and extending automation environments
What sets this workshop apart is its Train-the-trainer (TTT) format. Participants develop both technical and teaching skills, including presentation, facilitation, and instructional delivery. They also learn how to design and manage lab environments that can be reproduced in their own organizations, helping to grow automation capability across teams.
For engineers moving from CLI-based operations to programmable infrastructure, this workshop provides both technical foundations and the skills to support wider adoption.
Network Security workshop
Cybersecurity remains one of the most significant challenges facing network operators. Increasingly sophisticated Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks, routing security risks, and evolving threats require engineers who can implement practical, end-to-end security controls.
The APNIC Academy Network Security workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to securing modern networks through theory and hands-on exercises.
Participants will explore:
- Network security fundamentals
- Cryptography concepts and applications
- Infrastructure security
- DDoS attacks and mitigation strategies
- Honeypots and honeynets
- Packet analysis techniques
- Intrusion detection using Suricata
- Flow monitoring and log management
- BGP operational security
- DNS security
- Routing security with RPKI
- IPv6 security considerations
- IPsec VPN technologies
The workshop is suited to network and systems engineers, as well as IT managers seeking a stronger understanding of security practices. Participants gain practical experience identifying vulnerabilities, implementing controls, and monitoring network activity.
The inclusion of RPKI and routing security is particularly relevant for Internet operators. These mechanisms help protect the global routing system and reduce the risk of route leaks and hijacks.
By the end of the workshop, participants gain actionable skills to improve resilience, visibility, and security across their networks.
Next-gen service provider routing
Delivered by INNOG, the APNIC 62 Next-gen service provider routing workshop focuses on technologies that are becoming standard in modern service provider networks.
The telecommunications industry is shifting towards segment routing, Ethernet VPN (EVPN), and streaming telemetry to improve efficiency, scalability, and service flexibility. This three-day workshop provides both theoretical grounding and hands-on experience.
The program covers:
Containerlab fundamentals: Participants begin with setup, deployment, and advanced features. Containerlab forms the foundation for the lab environment.
Segment routing: The workshop explores the theory, implementation, and operational use of segment routing, which is increasingly replacing traditional MPLS signalling.
Streaming telemetry: Participants examine the move from polling-based monitoring to streaming telemetry for real-time visibility and analytics.
EVPN: The workshop explains how EVPN simplifies service delivery and supports a wide range of Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPN use cases.
Advanced hands-on labs: Practical exercises include:
- SR-MPLS deployments
- Flexible Algorithm (Flex-Algo) design
- Low-latency service delivery using delay metrics
- Telemetry-driven monitoring and visibility
- Segment routing with EVPN integration
- Multi-node service provider environments using SR OS
This workshop is designed for engineers with experience in IPv4 / IPv6 routing, IS-IS, MPLS, BGP, and network management protocols. It offers valuable exposure to technologies shaping the future of carrier and large-scale enterprise networks.
A comprehensive skills development pathway
Together, these workshops provide a clear pathway for building critical network capabilities. Whether participants aim to automate processes, strengthen security, or deploy advanced routing and telemetry solutions, APNIC 62’s training program offers practical, hands-on learning that addresses key industry challenges.
For organizations investing in network modernization, these workshops help build the skills needed to design, secure, and operate the Internet infrastructure of the future.
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