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buildingAsia Pacific Network Operators Group (APNOG)

About

The Asia Pacific Network Operators Group (APNOG) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing knowledge, skills and collaboration among Internet technical operators in the Asia Pacific region.

Established in 2019, APNOG organizes the annual APRICOT Summit, the region's premier conference on operational technologies, bringing together engineers, network operators, researchers and policymakers from around the world.

APNOG also supports regional Network Operators Groups (NOGs) by providing resources, event promotion and guidance to foster a stronger, more connected Internet community.

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Governance Model

Community-driven

Participation Model

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How to Participate

Participation in APNOG is open to the Internet technical community in the Asia Pacific region.

The primary way to get involved is by attending the annual APRICOT Summit where participants can join workshops, tutorials and networking sessions.

Other ways to contribute include:

  • submitting papers

  • participate in sessions as a speaker or moderator

  • Volunteering at events

Fellowship Opportunities

APRICOT Fellowship

TechUp Fellowship

Our work with this organization

How does TIOF engage with this organization?

DCDR Framework

The IO Foundation is not currently doing any work on the DCDR Framework with this organization.

TechUp Fellowship

The IO Foundation actively supports the participation of engineers from the Asia-Pacific region in APNOG activities and most particularly in their annual APRICOT conference.

ProtocolWatch

The IO Foundation actively participates in APRICOT conferences and reports of relevant decisions that impact the digital ecosystem.

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The impact of APNOG's activities in the digital ecosystem can be summarized as follows:

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AREAS

11 | Supranational

  • Participates in broader Internet governance forums.

10 | Governmental

9 | Organizations

  • Facilitates coordination among network operators.

  • Promotes stable and efficient Internet operations without direct regulatory authority.

8 | Users

7 | Application

6 | Presentation

5 | Session

4 | Transport

3 | Network

2 | Data Link

1 | Physical

-1 | Governmental

-2 | Supranational

Events

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APRICOT 2026

4th to 12th February 2026

Jakarta, Indonesia

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