# \[#TIOF] Training Bytes 2025-02

## About

On the occasion APRICOT 2025 happening in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, The IO Foundation organizes a training session on the topic of standard developing organizations (SDOs) and to explore the APRICOT 2025 conference and its activities.

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
* explore effective strategies for engaging with key SDOs
* identify areas where standards can improve user protection
* learn how to participate and advocate for user-centric practices in technology
* learn which standards are relevant for your industry or occupation

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

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**Standards Developing Organizations in this activity**

* Asia Pacific Network Information Centre ([APNIC](https://www.apnic.net/))
* Internet Engineering Task Force ([IETF](https://www.ietf.org/))
* International Telecommunication Union ([ITU](https://www.itu.int/en/Pages/default.aspx) | [ITU-T](https://www.itu.int/ITU-T/))
* Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ([ICANN](https://www.icann.org/))

## Activity Details

<table><thead><tr><th width="210"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>📢 <strong>Title</strong></td><td>Strategies to protect users through standards</td></tr><tr><td><strong>📖 Activity Type</strong></td><td>Training Bytes</td></tr><tr><td>📚 <strong>Series</strong></td><td>Rights By Design</td></tr><tr><td><strong>📅 Date Start</strong></td><td>Thursday 20th February - 09:00</td></tr><tr><td>📅 <strong>Date End</strong></td><td>Thursday 20th February - 16:00</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/rJy6LXpuWgWwKtFn8"><strong>📍</strong></a> <strong>Location</strong></td><td><a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/rJy6LXpuWgWwKtFn8">Co-labs The Starling Plus</a><br>Petaling Jaya, Malaysia</td></tr><tr><td>🎫 <strong>RSVP</strong></td><td>[By Invitation]</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Agenda

| Time                 | Activity                    | Content                                                                                                    |
| -------------------- | --------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| 08:30                | 📋 Registration Opens       |                                                                                                            |
| <p>09:00<br><br></p> | <p>💡 Session 1<br><br></p> | <p><em><strong>Understanding</strong></em><br>Introduction to SDOs and the Rights by Design strategy</p>   |
| 11:00                | 🥐 Break 15 minutes         |                                                                                                            |
| <p>11:15<br></p>     | <p>💡 Session 2<br></p>     | <p><em><strong>Understanding</strong></em><br>Participating in SDOs and overview of their current work</p> |
| 13:00                | 🍱 Break Lunch              |                                                                                                            |
| <p>14:00<br><br></p> | <p>💡 Session 3<br><br></p> | <p><em><strong>Workshop</strong></em><br>How do SDOs affect your work?</p>                                 |
| 15:45                | 💬 Wrap up                  |                                                                                                            |
| 16:00                | 🏁 End                      |                                                                                                            |

## Resources

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Presentation slides
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## Media

One of the participants wrote an article about his experience in the event:

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An article by Kifu Coda
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## Cerfiticates

Certificates of attendance are sent directly to the participants.