5th APAC IPv6 Council Meeting 2026

Join us at the Constitutional Club, New Delhi, India for two days of insightful discussions, policy formulation, and technical workshops shaping the future of IPv6 in the Asia-Pacific region.

8–9th October 2026

Day 1 - 8/10/2026: Registration for IPv6 Cybersecurity or IPv6 Compliance Day 2 - 9/10/2026: Registration for main conference Day 2 - 9/10/2026: Registration for FTMIC Day 1 (8/10/2026) & Day 2(9/10/2026) - Registration for FTMIC
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â„šī¸ Note: The agenda is updated every Wednesday and Friday.

Recommended Hotels

Convenient accommodations near the event venue (Constitutional Club of India, New Delhi) with categories, approximate distances, addresses, and direct contact details.

Nearby Accommodations (New Delhi)

Event Venue: Constitutional Club of India
# Hotel Category Approx. Distance Address Contact
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Bloom Boutique | Connaught Place
3/4★ 📍 ~2.0 km 104, Babar Road, Fire Brigade Lane, Barakhamba, New Delhi – 110001 +91 11-4248 5272
2
Saltstayz Autograph – Connaught Place
4★ 📍 ~1.9 km K9–K11A, Connaught Circle, Block K, Connaught Place, New Delhi – 110001 +91 98704 79423
3
Hotel Bright
3★ 📍 ~1.8 km M – 85, (outer circle) Connaught Place, Opp. Super Bazar, New Delhi, Delhi 110001 +91 11-4506 4688
4
The Hans, New Delhi
4★ 📍 ~1.6 km 15, Barakhamba Road, Connaught Place, New Delhi – 110001 +91 1800 572 2692
5
Hotel Gold The Prime
3★ 📍 ~2.2 km Shora Kothi, 5222-24, Basant Rd, Sidarth Basti, Kaseru Walan, Paharganj, New Delhi, Delhi 110055 +91 78881 01313
6
The Park New Delhi
5★ 📍 ~1.1 km 15, Sansad Marg, New Delhi – 110001 +91 11-2374 3000
7
The Metropolitan Hotel & Spa
5★ 📍 ~1.4 km The Metropolitan Hotel, Sector 4, Gole Market, New Delhi, Delhi 110001 +91 11-4250 0200
8
The Lalit New Delhi
5★ 📍 ~1.9 km Fire Brigade Lane, Barakhamba, New Delhi – 110001 +91 11-4444 7777
9
Radisson Blu Marina Hotel
4★ / Premium 📍 ~1.6 km G-59, Connaught Circus, Connaught Place, New Delhi – 110001 +91 11-4690 9090
10
Novotel New Delhi City Centre
4★ / Premium 📍 ~3.1 km Plot 1, Community Centre, Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, New Delhi – 110055 +91 11-4242 6161
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Hotel The Royal Plaza
4★ 📍 ~0.4 km Closest 19, Ashoka Road, Connaught Place, New Delhi – 110001 +91 11-4355 5555
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The Connaught, New Delhi – SELEQTIONS HOTELS
4/5★ 📍 ~1.5 km 37, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Marg, Shivaji Stadium, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001 +91-22-6601-1825

* Distances are approximate relative to Constitutional Club of India, Rafi Marg, New Delhi. Delegates are advised to arrange bookings early.

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Event Agenda

â„šī¸ Please note: The event agenda is updated every Wednesday and Friday.

Day 1 – Thursday, 8 October 2026

Time Category Session Details Speaker / Presenter
09:00 – 09:15 Ceremony
Opening Remarks
Welcome and introduction to Day 1 of the 5th APAC IPv6 Council Meeting
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09:15 – 10:45 Technical
Parallel Technical Workshops
Track A: IPv6 Security & Cybersecurity / Track B: IPv6 Compliance
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10:45 – 11:00 Networking
Tea Break
Morning Refreshments & Informal Networking
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11:00 – 13:00 Technical
Parallel Technical Workshops (Continued)
Hands-on technical tracks and testing methodology sessions
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13:00 – 14:00 Networking
Lunch Break
Delegate Networking Lunch
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14:00 – 16:00 Technical
Parallel Technical Workshops (Continued)
Advanced implementation, case studies & compliance testing
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16:00 – 16:15 Networking
Tea Break
Afternoon Refreshments
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16:15 – 17:00 Ceremony
Workshop Summary & Closing Remarks
Wrap-up of parallel workshops and Day 1 key takeaways
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Parallel Technical Workshops

Registration for the tracks

â„šī¸ Final day to register for the tracks will be the 10th of September for venue preparation.

Track A

IPv6 Security & Cybersecurity
  • IPv6 Security Architecture
  • Threat Detection & Mitigation
  • Secure Enterprise Deployment
  • Best Practices
  • Case Studies
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Track B

IPv6 Compliance
  • IPv6 Compliance Frameworks
  • IPv6 Compliance Testing
  • Standards & Certification
  • Government & Enterprise Compliance
  • Implementation Experiences
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Day 2 – Friday, 9 October 2026

Time Category Session Details Speaker / Presenter
09:30 – 09:40 Welcome
Welcome Address
Opening Speech
SR
Prof. Emeritus Dr. Sureswaran Ramadass Chairman, APAC IPv6 Council
09:40 – 10:00 Keynote
Guest of Honour / Chief Guest Keynote Address
Distinguished address by Guest of Honour / Chief Guest on telecom regulatory perspectives
AL
Shri Anil Kumar Lahoti Chairman, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)
10:00 – 10:20 Presentation
NIXI: IPv6 Roadmap for India
National Internet Exchange of India initiatives and IPv6 transition roadmap
DT
Dr. Devesh Tyagi Chief Executive Officer (CEO), National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI)
10:20 – 10:40 Presentation
IPv6 Security
Advanced cybersecurity research, cryptographic protocols, and security frameworks
NS
Dr. N. Subramanian Executive Director, SETS
10:40 – 11:00 Networking
Tea Break
Morning Refreshments & Informal Networking
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11:00 – 11:20 Presentation
TEC Presentation
Telecommunication Engineering Centre standards & testing specifications
TC
Sr. DDG / DDG (TC) Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC)
11:20 – 11:50 Presentation
Internet Governance and Infrastructure Security
Global Internet identifiers, critical infrastructure security, and regional stakeholder engagement
SG
Samiran Gupta Vice President, Stakeholder Engagement & Managing Director, Asia Pacific, ICANN
11:50 – 12:10 Presentation
Medical Informatics & Next-Gen Connectivity
Healthcare digitalization and medical IoT infrastructure
KM
Prof. Karen Morgan President & CEO, RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus (RUMC)
12:10 – 12:30 Presentation
APJII's Role in Supporting IPv6 Adoption & Next Council Meeting
Indonesian ISP association initiatives, IPv6 deployment acceleration, and next council meeting preview
MA
Mr. Arif Angga Chairman, Asosiasi Penyelenggara Jasa Internet Indonesia (APJII)
12:30 – 13:30 Networking
Lunch Break
Executive Networking Lunch
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13:30 – 14:15 Presentation
IPv6 GIANT - Monitoring
Observability metrics, network performance monitoring, and regional telemetry insights
NK
Mr. Naresh & Ms. Kamala APAC IPv6 Council Research Division
14:15 – 14:35 Presentation
Country Update on IPv6: Papua New Guinea (PNG)
Pacific regional connectivity, national network transformation, and IPv6 deployment
CY
Mr. Colin Yaum Acting Manager - Digital Government Network, PNG Department of Information & Communication Technology
14:35 – 14:50 Presentation
Indonesia IPv6 Development
National transition roadmap, infrastructure adoption, and ISP readiness
DN
I Gde Dharma Nugraha Consultant, Directorate of Strategy and Policy, KomDigi, Indonesia
14:50 – 15:10 Presentation
Country Update on IPv6: Nepal
Regional infrastructure evolution, ISP adoption, and routing deployment
RK
Mr. Ram Krishna Chair, APAC IPv6 Council Nepal Chapter & VP, Subisu
15:10 – 15:30 Networking
Tea Break
Afternoon Refreshments & Networking
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15:30 – 15:50 Presentation
India: IPv6 Deployment & Development
Next-Generation Network (NGN) deployment, policy frameworks, and national transition milestones
SG
Dr. Satya N. Gupta (S.N. Gupta) Chairman, Bharat IPv6 Forum & Secretary General, ITU-APT Foundation of India
15:50 – 16:10 Presentation
Country Update on IPv6: China (CNNIC)
IPv6+ development, large-scale deployment, and innovation highlights
CN
CNNIC Representative China Internet Network Information Center
16:10 – 16:30 Presentation
APAC IPv6 Council & Cisco Presentation
Next-generation enterprise network evolution and secure architecture
KL
Mr. Krishna Kumar Lahoti Vice Chair, APAC IPv6 Council / Cisco
16:30 – 17:15 Panel
Panel Discussion: Regional IPv6 Acceleration & Security Mandates
Interactive leadership panel examining testing standards and transition roadblocks
PD
Panel of Experts ISPAI, Dr. Nava (APAN), Dr. Reshmi (SETS), OEM Technology Leader, Academia
17:15 – 17:30 Ceremony
Closing Ceremony
Meeting Summary, Resolutions, and Closing Remarks
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Parallel Session for Day 2

Parallel Track

IPv6 for Medical Informatics (6 hours)
  • IPv6 in Healthcare
  • Smart Healthcare Infrastructure
  • Medical IoT & Digital Health
  • Healthcare Security & Case Studies
Learn More (FTMIC)