APNIC Secretariat Q1 2026 update
APNIC’s first quarterly update for 2026 provides a snapshot of the organization’s activities and performance following the May EC meeting.
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Community
The Internet works best when the community shows up — the APNIC 62 policy cycle is open now
If you have an idea about how APNIC should manage Internet number resources, submit a policy proposal for the APNIC 62 OPM. The deadline to make a submission is 7 August 2026.
Nominations now open for NRO NC Election 2026
You have until 17:30 (UTC +10) on 9 August 2026 to submit a nomination for the 2026 NRO NC election.
Provide your input 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.
From workshop to deployment: How Bangladesh ccTLD implemented DNSSEC
Guest Post: How Bangladesh’s .BD ccTLD moved from no DNSSEC coverage to a fully validated chain of trust across its most critical SLDs, overcoming tooling gaps, operational failures, and infrastructure challenges along the way.
Vale Alan Barrett — Internet pioneer, community leader, trusted voice
Alan Barrett helped shape the Internet in Africa and beyond, combining technical leadership with a deep commitment to the global Internet community.
The 2026 APNIC Survey is now open — have your say!
The 2026 APNIC Survey — your chance to directly inform APNIC’s strategic planning, priorities, and future direction — will be open from 1 to 28 June 2026. It takes about ten minutes to complete, and you could win a prize.
Introducing the APNIC WhatsApp Community
The APNIC WhatsApp Community offers a direct way to stay informed and connected, wherever you are, delivering timely updates, discussions, and event information directly to your phone.
Register now for APNIC 62 in Mumbai
Registration has opened for APNIC 62, being held from 4 to 10 September 2026 in Mumbai, India. Register before 31 July to receive an early bird discount for the workshops.
Your elected leaders: Joy Chan, Cooperation Special Interest Group Chair
From building resilient systems at scale to facilitating multistakeholder dialogue, Joy Chan’s leadership highlights the power of participation and the role every community member can play in shaping the Internet’s future.