Community voices shaping the future of RIR governance
Many thanks to everyone who provided feedback on the revised RIR Governance Document. Read more about APNIC’s engagement.
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Your elected leaders: Roopinder Singh Perhar, APNIC EC Secretary
Roopinder Singh Perhar reflects on building networks, shaping policy, and preparing the next generation of Internet professionals.
Bridging technical and institutional layers in Internet policy
Guest Post: Reflections from the inaugural APNIC Policy Fellowship on connecting technical expertise, institutional perspectives, and community collaboration to build more inclusive Internet policies.
2026 Activity Plan published
APNIC’s 2026 Activity Plan is now available.
Your elected leaders: Akinori Maemura, long-serving former APNIC EC Chair
How a network engineer stumbled into Internet coordination — and stayed long enough to help shape it.
IGF 2025 releases new guide on financing community connectivity
A new publication launched at IGF 2025 outlines practical models for funding and sustaining community-centred connectivity initiatives.
SIG Guidelines review — have your say
Guest Post: The APNIC SIG Guidelines are being reviewed to ensure they remain relevant, transparent, and aligned with community expectations. This is your opportunity to propose updates, help shape how SIGs operate, and strengthen participation.
Is diversity critical infrastructure for the Internet networking community?
In a panel discussion at APNIC 60, a cross-section of the Internet community provided perspectives on what prevents diversity in our community, and what we can do about it.
[Podcast] The politics of undersea cables
Geoff Huston discusses the complex strategic and political issues in submarine cables.
Concluding the second consultation on the Draft RIR Governance Document
The second consultation on the revised RIR Governance Document has officially concluded. The NRO NC will now review the feedback received and determine whether further amendments and community consultation are required as part of the process to update ICP-2.