The 62nd APNIC Conference (APNIC 62) is being held in Mumbai from September 4 to September 10, 2026. The event is hosted by the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) and organised by the Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC).
APNIC and Regional Internet Governance
APNIC is the Regional Internet Registry for the Asia Pacific region. It manages Internet number resources, including IPv4 and IPv6 address allocation, and supports policy development for Internet operations in the region.
Role of NIXI and ISPAI
NIXI is India’s national Internet exchange and a not-for-profit organisation under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. The Internet Service Providers Association of India (ISPAI) is co-hosting the conference, and the Government of Maharashtra is providing support for the event.
Conference Themes and Technical Focus
The conference agenda includes technical workshops, partner meetings, and the main conference sessions. Key themes include AI-powered services, network automation, cybersecurity, routing security, and Internet governance.
Important Facts for Exams
- APNIC stands for Asia Pacific Network Information Centre.
- APNIC is one of the five Regional Internet Registries in the world.
- IPv6 is the latest version of the Internet Protocol and provides a much larger address space than IPv4.
- Routing security is linked to the safe exchange of Internet traffic between autonomous systems.
MoU and India’s IPv6 Push
NIXI and APNIC are formalising a Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate IPv6 deployment in India. The agreement also covers measures to strengthen routing security across the country.
India in Global Internet Infrastructure
India has recorded large-scale IPv6 adoption across government and private networks. APNIC 62 includes discussions on cross-border trust in cybersecurity and the management of Internet resources in the Asia Pacific region.
