What Do We Do?
The Asia Pacific (APAC) Domain Name System (DNS) Forum is a meaningful platform for the regional DNS community to network, exchange ideas, and explore collaboration opportunities in relation to the domain name industry. The APAC DNS Forum enables regional DNS industry experts and the wider community to come together to discuss the latest developments, opportunities, and challenges in the domain name marketplace.
Who Should Attend?
Individuals and organizations who are interested in the domain name industry – from the business and/or technology perspectives. Registries, registrars, resellers, web hosting companies, Internet service providers, network operators, brand managers, digital marketers, entrepreneurs, intellectual property professionals, commercial and non-commercial registrants, and end users are all welcome.

APAC DNS Forum Statistics
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Reach of Past APAC DNS Forums
APAC DNS Forum 2023
Over 400 Registered Participants | 84 Economies | 15 Forum Sessions
Jointly organized by ICANN and the Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation (HKIRC), the APAC DNS Forum 2023 took place from 4-5 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Hong Kong. It featured a multitude of topics discussing the role of the DNS from various perspectives, serving as a platform for participants to network, exchange ideas, and explore collaboration opportunities.
In addition to the technical topics such as cybersecurity and emerging technologies, the sessions also covered industry trends and business opportunities such as spurring online business growth and digital brand protection to broader topics like the potential impacts of regulatory, policy, and technological developments on the DNS industry.
APAC DNS Forum 2022
Over 1000 Registered Participants | 84 Economies | 20 Forum Sessions
Jointly organized by ICANN and MYNIC Berhad, which is the Registry & Registrar for .MY, the inaugural APAC DNS Forum 2022 took place from 30 March to 1 April 2022 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Themed “Beyond Technology: The Revolution of DNS,” the APAC DNS Forum 2022 featured discussions ranging from technical topics to industry trends and business opportunities, as well as broader topics like the potential impacts of regulatory, policy, and technological developments on the DNS industry.
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Q&A Session with Mr Low Jia Rong (ICANN) and Ir Wilson Wong (HKIRC)
APAC DNS Forum will provide great insights and food for thought With the APAC DNS Forum 2023 approaching quickly, we asked the organizers, ICANN’s Jia-Rong Low and the Hong Kong Internet…
ICANN Thanks You for a Successful Inaugural Asia Pacific DNS Forum 2022
We’ve successfully launched the inaugural Asia Pacific (APAC) Domain Name System (DNS) Forum from 30 March to 1 April 2022. As mentioned in my previous blog, the goals for this Forum were to bring…
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