# \[#IETF] IETF 125

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## About

The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF 125) meeting will be held in Shenzhen, China. This meeting brings together a global community of engineers, researchers, and vendors to design the protocols that make the internet function.

The IO Foundation (TIOF) will be participating in-person to advocate for the development of technical standards that protect digital citizens through Rights-by-Design. Our involvement focuses on the intersection of internet architecture and human rights, ensuring that the "rules" of the internet are built to be secure, private, and resilient.

During the event, TIOF monitoring specific Working Groups (WGs) where protocol decisions directly impact user safety. By navigating the environment of Standards Developing Organizations (SDOs), we aim to ensure that the future of global internet infrastructure prioritizes the protection of its users.
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## ORGANIZERS

[Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)](https://discover.theiofoundation.org/directory/topics/standard-developing-organizations-sdos/ietf-habitat/internet-engineering-task-force-ietf)

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## **FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY**

[\[#TIOF\] TU Fellowship IETF 125](/activities/current-season/season-2026/02-february/tiof-tu-fellowship-ietf-125.md)
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## Activity Details

📢 **Title:** [IETF 125](https://www.ietf.org/meeting/125/?gad_campaignid=188148217)

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**📖 Activity Type**\
Meeting

~~📚 **Series**~~<br>

💵 Price\
See [conference website](https://registration.ietf.org/125/).

🎫 **RSVP**\
[**https://www.ietf.org/meeting/terms-and-conditions/**](https://www.ietf.org/meeting/terms-and-conditions/)
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**📅 Date Start**\
**Saturday**, 14th March 2026

📅 **Date End**\
**Friday**, 20th March 2026

[**📍**](https://maps.app.goo.gl/rJy6LXpuWgWwKtFn8) **Location**\
[**Futian Shangri-La, Shenzhen 4088 Yi Tian Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, China**](https://maps.app.goo.gl/mY3pNps2RWce9Vx19)\ <br>
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## TIOF at the event

How will The IO Foundation participate in this event?

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* [ ] &#x20;~~TIOF is an organizer~~
* [x] Attend
* [ ] ~~Have sessions~~
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* [x] &#x20;Cohort of Fellows
* [ ] ~~Booth~~

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## Schedule

Find the full schedule of this conference here: <https://2026.apricot.net/programme/programme#/>

## Sponsorship Opportunities

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Support The IO Foundation</strong></td><td>The IO Foundation is an independent organization. We depend on your support to participate in all the events where we can work towards a safer digital ecosystem.</td><td><a href="mailto:Contact@TheIOFoundation.org">Reach out!</a></td><td><a href="/files/xMxljZUBC1jJHSt03ORS">/files/xMxljZUBC1jJHSt03ORS</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Support Fellows</strong></td><td>The IO Foundation strives to providing opportunities to participate in these critical events to cohorts of fellows.<br>Learn how you can support them.</td><td><a href="mailto:Contact@TheIOFoundation.org">Reach out!</a></td><td data-object-fit="contain"><a href="/files/qdKOFJnHOx28aKRp0fx3">/files/qdKOFJnHOx28aKRp0fx3</a></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Media

Media taken during the Fellowship will be posted here.

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## Resources

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 RESOURCE MATERIALS WILL BE PUBLISHED AFTER THE EVENT.
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## Attributions

Photos by

* [David Kristianto](https://unsplash.com/@davidkristianto?utm_source=unsplash\&utm_medium=referral\&utm_content=creditCopyText) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/cityscape-under-a-blue-sky-with-fluffy-clouds-Hlva-wGrTcI?utm_source=unsplash\&utm_medium=referral\&utm_content=creditCopyText)
* [Walls.io](https://unsplash.com/@walls_io?utm_source=unsplash\&utm_medium=referral\&utm_content=creditCopyText) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/a-close-up-of-a-paper-with-a-pen-on-it-IJRayDxr5ek?utm_source=unsplash\&utm_medium=referral\&utm_content=creditCopyText)
* [Sincerely Media](https://unsplash.com/@sincerelymedia?utm_source=unsplash\&utm_medium=referral\&utm_content=creditCopyText) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/person-holding-hands-of-another-person-EtyBBUByPSQ?utm_source=unsplash\&utm_medium=referral\&utm_content=creditCopyText)
* [Alberto Bigoni](https://unsplash.com/@albertobigoni?utm_source=unsplash\&utm_medium=referral\&utm_content=creditCopyText) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/grayscale-of-man-in-dress-shirt-kvinEq5Utfw?utm_source=unsplash\&utm_medium=referral\&utm_content=creditCopyText)


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