Why SIGs matter, and why the Guidelines are being reviewed
Guest Post: A review of APNIC’s SIG Guidelines proposes changes to term limits, elections, Working Groups, and fairness safeguards. Community feedback will help shape the updated Guidelines.
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Community
APNIC community engagement: January – June 2026 in review
In H1 2026, APNIC worked with Members, partners, and stakeholders across the region to strengthen routing security, support emerging CERT communities, build technical capacity, and advance governance discussions.
Join the final online listening session on diversity in APNIC community leadership
The APNIC Executive Council (EC) is seeking community input to better understand barriers affecting diversity in community leadership and EC candidacy. These insights will inform future initiatives to support a broader leadership pipeline.
ASO AC delivers Recommended Draft RIR Governance Document to NRO EC
The ASO AC has delivered the ASO AC Recommended Draft RIR Governance Document to the NRO EC for its consideration.
Bringing APNIC closer to Members: SANOG to host next APNIC Sub-Regional Forum
APNIC’s next Sub-Regional Forum at SANOG in Kathmandu, Nepal, will bring Internet operations, policy, and community discussions closer to Members in South Asia.
APNIC Foundation’s BCAP project wins 2026 WSIS Prize for Capacity Building
The APNIC Foundation’s Building Capabilities in the Asia Pacific (BCAP) project has won the 2026 WSIS Prize for capacity building, recognizing its impact on developing Internet skills across the Asia Pacific.
Strengthening capacity, relationships, and routing security in Thailand
APNIC engaged with Thailand’s Internet community through local events that combined technical training and Member-focused discussions. The strong participation highlighted growing demand for practical capacity building and direct engagement on routing security and IPv6.
APNIC Publishes Submission to Malaysia Public Consultation
APNIC’s submission to the Malaysia Communications and
Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is now available.
Join the next listening session on increasing diversity in APNIC community leadership
The APNIC Executive Council (EC) is seeking community input to better understand barriers affecting diversity in community leadership and EC candidacy. These insights will inform future initiatives to support a broader leadership pipeline.
Malaysia Proposes Legislative Change to Address Management
Comments close on the proposed amendments on 10 July 2026.