The global internet community recently converged in the bustling financial hub of Mumbai, India, for APNIC 62, a landmark week-long event dedicated to shaping the future of internet infrastructure, operations, and governance. Held from September 4 to September 10, 2026, the conference marked another successful milestone for the Asia-Pacific Network Information Centre, drawing robust participation from every corner of the digital ecosystem.
The conference was proudly hosted by the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) and co-hosted by the Internet Service Providers Association of India (ISPAI). Together, these organizations helped facilitate a dynamic environment where engineers, policymakers, industry leaders, and APNIC Fellows could engage in meaningful dialogue. The event served as a collaborative crucible for tackling some of the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing modern internet architecture, policy development, and regional network expansion.
Bringing together a diverse spectrum of voices, APNIC 62 registered a total of 583 attendees who participated both in person at the venue in Mumbai and remotely from across the globe. This widespread engagement underscored the truly international nature of the conference, with participants hailing from 54 distinct economies. Furthermore, the event saw active representation from 169 APNIC Member organizations, reflecting a strong commitment from regional network operators and stakeholders who rely on APNIC’s registry services and community guidance.
Throughout the week, attendees maintained an active presence across various social media platforms, sharing insights, photos, and discussions under the official event hashtag #APNIC62 on networks such as X, LinkedIn, and Facebook. To ensure that those who could not attend the live sessions—or wished to revisit specific discussions—remained fully informed, organizers uploaded 24 dedicated session videos to the official APNIC 62 YouTube playlist. Comprehensive details regarding the conference outcomes, including key updates from the Special Interest Group (SIG) sessions and the ongoing initiatives of the APNIC Foundation, have been compiled in the official conference report available on the APNIC 62 portal.
The intellectual core of the conference was driven by its robust lineup of presenters and thought leaders. A special debt of gratitude was extended to the 120 speakers who contributed their expertise, research, and operational experiences from around the world. Among them, keynote speakers Amajit Gupta and Yukako Uchida delivered compelling addresses that set a forward-looking tone for the week’s discussions, touching upon critical themes in regional connectivity, technological evolution, and the sustainable growth of the internet.
A conference of this magnitude is made possible only through the generous backing of its corporate and institutional partners. The organizers expressed their deep appreciation to all the sponsors whose support ensured the smooth execution of the event, enabling comprehensive technical sessions, networking opportunities, and remote participation infrastructure. Equal recognition was extended to the program committee, whose meticulous curation resulted in a deeply engaging, highly relevant program that addressed the technical and policy priorities of the community.
As part of APNIC’s ongoing commitment to continuous improvement and community-driven event management, organizers have encouraged all participants to complete the conference survey. Feedback gathered through this instrument will play a vital role in refining future gatherings to better serve the evolving needs of the Asia-Pacific internet community.
For those looking to review the wealth of information shared during the event, the conference website remains a comprehensive repository. Attendees and interested professionals can access session recordings, speaker presentations, detailed transcripts, and supporting documentation by visiting the official program archive.
Looking ahead, the regional internet community is already setting its sights on the next major milestone in the APNIC event calendar. The community will reconvene at APRICOT 2027, which is scheduled to take place in Hong Kong from February 24 to March 4, 2027, promising another exceptional week of technical collaboration, education, and networking.
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