Register for the APAC DNS Forum 2025 Happening in May!

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to network, learn, and collaborate. Join industry leaders, policymakers, and technical experts at our upcoming APAC DNS Forum 2025 in Hanoi, Viet Nam. Explore the latest trends, innovations, and opportunities shaping the Domain Name System (DNS) and the future of the Internet in APAC.

The APAC DNS Forum 2025 will be co-located with the 2025 Contracted Parties (CP) Summit and Universal Acceptance (UA) Day 2025. One-time registration will provide access to all events.

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What is the APAC DNS Forum?

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.

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Past APAC DNS Forums

APAC DNS Forum 2024

Jointly organized by ICANN and Pengelola Nama Domain Internet Indonesia (PANDI), the APAC DNS Forum 2024 was held from 23–24 July 2024 in Bali, Indonesia. The Forum, themed “Building Bridges: Strengthening Collaboration to Shape the Internet’s Future,” brought together 290 in-person attendees and 465 virtual attendees over two days. The attendees participated in a diverse array of discussions on the Domain Name System (DNS) and its evolving role in the digital ecosystem. The event was a success in strengthening the APAC DNS Forum as a vital networking platform for our region.

The agenda covered a wide spectrum of topics, ranging from technical issues such as cybersecurity and emerging technologies, to sessions that explored industry trends, business opportunities, and broader considerations including examining the potential impacts of regulatory, policy, and technological developments on the Internet.

APAC DNS Forum 2023

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

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.