Old [#TIOF] Training Bytes 2026-03-13 SHENZHEN

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IETF 125: Where the Internet’s Rules Are Written

The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) is the premier global community of network designers, operators, vendors, and researchers.

In Shenzhen, China, IETF 125 will bring together the world’s leading technical minds to decide the future of internet architecture.

How TIOF Approaches the IETF

The IO Foundation (TIOF) participates in the IETF to ensure that Data-Centric Digital Rights (DCDR) are integrated into the very foundation of technology. Our goal is to transform the way students and technologists interact with this global body through three core pillars:

1. Decoding the Technical Stack. Before diving into the sessions, we explore the "Technical Stack." We look at every layer of the internet—from the physical cables and routing protocols to the applications you use every day. We identify which Standards Developing Organizations (SDOs), such as the IETF, are responsible for each layer and explain why their decisions affect human rights.

2. Collaborative Working Group (WG) Monitoring The IETF is divided into Working Groups—small, focused teams working on specific technical problems (e.g., encryption, routing, or privacy).

• Defining the Mission: TIOF identifies key WGs critical to global digital safety.

• Student Interests: We encourage participants to choose WGs that align with their own passions, whether that is the future of AI, Internet-of-Things (IoT) security, or next-gen web protocols.

3. Mastering the IETF Environment The IETF has a unique culture based on "Rough Consensus and Running Code." Engaging here requires more than just technical knowledge; it requires knowing how to navigate:

• Mailing Lists: Where the real work happens between meetings.

• Internet-Drafts: How to read and analyze proposed changes to the Internet.

• The "Floor Mic": How to effectively voice concerns or support for a protocol during live sessions.

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Why This Matters

Technical standards are not neutral; they reflect the values of the people who build them. By participating in IETF 125, TIOF works to ensure that the internet of tomorrow is secure, open, and protective of citizens by design. The Hands-on workshop experience aligns with TIOF principles Right by Design

📖 Activity Type Training Bytes

📚 Series Rights By Design

💵 Price USD 200 (Sponsored) See [#TIOF] TU Fellowship IETF 125

🎫 RSVP This is an exclusive activity for the fellows of the [#TIOF] TU Fellowship IETF 125 cohort.

📅 Date Start Friday 13th March 2026 13:00 (UTC+08)

📅 Date End Friday 13th March 2026 18:00 (UTC+08)

📍 Location TBA - The final location will be announced at a later date. Shenzhen, China

Participating in this Training Bytes will grant you the opportunity to being trained and guided in your career development by prominent figures in the Network Operators sector and the broader Standards Development Organizations ecosystem.

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About

On the occasion IETF 122 happening in Bangkok, Thailand, The IO Foundation organizes a training session on the topic of standard developing organizations (SDOs) and to explore the IETF 122 meeting and its activities.

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This Training Bytes session focuses on practical approaches for developing and implementing technical standards that enhance user safety and privacy.

Participants will

• learn about standards development organizations (SDOs) and how they influence technology

• identify areas where standards can improve user protection

• learn which standards are relevant for your industry or occupation

• explore effective strategies for engaging with key SDOs through the Data-Centric Digital Rights framework

• learn how to actively participate in the upcoming IETF 122 meeting

The session aims to equip attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to contribute to standards that prioritize user rights in the global digital landscape.

COME MEET THEM

Kim Davies

Vice President, IANA Services

ICANN

Olaf Kolkman

Principal - Internet Technology, Policy, and Advocacy

Internet Society

Christine Runnegar

Senior Director, Internet Trust

Internet Society

Lisa Dusseault

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Data Transfer Initiative

Jean F. Queralt

Founder & CEO

The IO Foundation