APAC DNS Forum 2024

Event Overview

The Asia Pacific Domain Name System Forum (APAC DNS Forum) 2024 will take place from 23 to 24 July 2024 at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua in Bali, Indonesia. Jointly organized by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and Pengelola Nama Domain Internet Indonesia (PANDI), the theme for this year’s event is “Building Bridges: Strengthening Collaboration to Shape the Internet’s Future.” The APAC DNS Forum 2024 is expected to convene regional experts from the Internet and domain name industry to discuss the latest developments, opportunities, and challenges in the Internet and domain name marketplace.

The APAC DNS Forum 2024 will feature a multitude of topics discussing the role of the DNS from various perspectives. In addition to the technical topics such as cybersecurity and emerging technologies, the sessions also cover industry trends and business opportunities, to broader topics such as the potential impacts of regulatory, policy, and technological developments on the DNS industry.

The APAC DNS Forum 2024 serves as a platform for participants to network, exchange ideas, and explore collaboration opportunities. Held as a hybrid event, participants can attend either in-person or virtually. Registrations will be open till 20 July 2024, 23:59 UTC

Pre-event Webinars

Four pre-event webinars will be conducted between June and July on topics of interest in relation to the Forum’s theme. Visit the Pre-event Webinars page here.

Programme Schedule

(Updated as of 22 July 2024)

Day One, 23 July 2024 (Tuesday), UTC+8

Event Venue: Nusantara Room, The Westin Resort Nusa Dua 

08:00-09:00
Registration

09:00-09:15
Opening Session

The Internet Icebreaker

Opening Session: The Internet Icebreaker

Description

Come join us for an interactive and fun-filled opening session to kickstart the APAC DNS Forum 2024!

09:15-09:25
Welcome Remarks

Welcome Remarks

Speaker

John Sihar SIMANJUNTAK

John Sihar SIMANJUNTAK

President, PANDI

Jia-Rong LOW

Jia-Rong LOW

Vice President, Stakeholder Engagement and Managing Director, Asia Pacific, ICANN

09:25-09:35
Opening Remarks
Interim President & CEO, ICANN

Opening Remarks: ICANN

Speaker

Sally COSTERTON

Sally COSTERTON

Sr. Advisor to President & SVP, Global Stakeholder Engagement and Interim President & CEO, ICANN

09:35-09:50
Opening Remarks
Vice-Minister of Communications and Informatics of the Republic of the Indonesia (KOMINFO RI)

Opening Remarks: KOMINFO RI

Speaker

Nezar PATRIA

Nezar PATRIA

Vice-Minister of Communications and Informatics of the Republic of the Indonesia (KOMINFO RI)

09:50-10:15
Opening Performance & Phototaking

10:15-10:45
Tea Break

10:45-12:15
Opening Plenary Session

Building Bridges: Strengthening Collaboration to Shape the Internet’s Future

Opening Plenary Session: Building Bridges: Strengthening Collaboration to Shape the Internet’s Future

Description

How can we embrace the Internet’s advancements and shape its future together?

This interactive opening plenary will discuss current challenges and opportunities in the Internet and domain name space. The audience will put together a list of challenges and opportunities, and speakers will discuss these topics, which can range from technological developments (e.g. infrastructure capabilities, artificial intelligence); geopolitical considerations; regulations/legislation; and socio-economic trends. Lastly, the session will also explore collaboration opportunities to mitigate/tap on said challenges/opportunities.

Moderator

Jia-Rong LOW

Jia-Rong LOW

Vice President, Stakeholder Engagement and Managing Director, Asia Pacific, ICANN

Speakers

Hario Bismo KUNTARTO

Hario Bismo KUNTARTO

Head (Governance for Digital Economy, Gaming, and Artificial Intelligence), Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (GAC Indonesia)

Sally COSTERTON

Sally COSTERTON

Sr. Advisor to President & SVP, Global Stakeholder Engagement and Interim President & CEO, ICANN

Andrew URE

Andrew URE

Managing Director, Government Affairs and Public Policy, Southeast Asia, Google

Geoff HUSTON (virtual)

Geoff HUSTON (virtual)

Chief Scientist, APNIC

12:15-13:30
Lunch break
Venue: Exhibition Gallery
Note: Lunch is provided for all participants

Venue: Nusantara Room 1

Venue: Nusantara Room 2

13:30-14:30
Session 1A

Collectively Fostering Digital Transformation & Inclusion in Asia Pacific

13:30-14:30
Session 1B

Navigating Current Tech Tides in Safeguarding Top Level Domain Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA)

14:30-14:45
Tea break

14:45-15:45
Session 2A

Building Trusted Notifier Networks to Tackle DNS Abuse

14:45-15:45
Session 2B

Blockchain Naming System: An Extended Identifier from the Domain Name System (DNS)?

15:45-16:00
Tea break

16:00-17:00
Session 3A

Multistakeholder Norm-Setting and Internet Governance

16:00-17:00
Session 3B

Internet Resiliency and Security in the APAC Region: A Multi-stakeholder Approach

17:00-18:00
Lightning Talks

17:00-18:30
Side Event
In This Digital Day and Age – Impacts on the Intellectual Property (IP) Community and Brand Owners

Day Two, 24 July 2024 (Wednesday), UTC+8

Event Venue: Nusantara Room, The Westin Resort Nusa Dua

08:30-09:00
Registration

Venue: Nusantara Room 1

Venue: Nusantara Room 2

09:00-10:00
Session 4A

Elevating Cyber Experiences through Innovations

09:00-10:00
Session 4B

Impact of Tech Policies and Regulation/Legislation on the Internet

10:00-10:15
Tea Break

10:15-11:15
Session 5A
Promotion of Digital Ethics to Overcome Problems That May Arise Due to Current ICT Developments

10:15-11:15
Session 5B
Capacity Building in the APAC Region: Who, Why, and How

11:15-11:30
Tea Break

11:30-12:30
Session 6A

Cybersecurity Investigation: Crafting Methodologies to Combat Cybercrime

11:30-12:30
Session 6B
Enabling a Multilingual Internet for Digital Inclusion

12:30-14:00
Lunch Break
Venue: Exhibition Gallery
Note: Lunch is provided for all participants 

14:00-15:30
Plenary Session 1
Domain Name Landscape– Current Developments and Business Opportunities (Part 1)

Plenary Session 1: Domain Name Landscape– Current Developments and Business Opportunities (Part 1)

Description

The functioning of the Internet relies on several unique identifiers, including domain names. Speakers will share the value of domain names as critical assets for businesses. Speakers will also share current developments/initiatives as well as the growth potential of the domain name market, both from country-code Top Level Domain (ccTLD) and generic TLD (gTLD) perspectives.

With the APAC region representing a significant portion of Internet usage and penetration, this session will unleash the market point of view on the domain name value and conduct a comparison of strategies under applicable framework environments across various TLDs. Speakers will discuss initiatives such as Second-Level-Domain (SLD) provider, sub-Registry practices, and globalized ccTLD to promote market growth and to increase accessibility to the Internet through the domain name space.

Moderator

Leonid TODOROV

Leonid TODOROV

General Manager, APTLD

Speakers

Jayce YEO

Jayce YEO

Senior Director, APAC, CSC

Datuk Ts. Hasnul Fadhly HASAN

Datuk Ts. Hasnul Fadhly HASAN

Chief Executive Officer, MYNIC

John Sihar SIMANJUNTAK

John Sihar SIMANJUNTAK

President, PANDI

Sergey GORBUNOV

Sergey GORBUNOV

Director, Registry Services, it.com Domains

Tony KIRSCH (virtual)

Tony KIRSCH (virtual)

Commercial Director, Brand Safety Alliance (BSA)

15:30-15:45
Tea Break

15:45-17:15
Plenary Session 2

Domain Name Landscape– Current Developments and Business Opportunities (Part 2)

Plenary Session 2: Domain Name Landscape– Current Developments and Business Opportunities (Part 2)

Description

Following plenary session (part 1) where speakers discussed the value of domain names, and current developments/initiatives across Top Level Domains (TLDs), this session will further discuss upcoming business opportunities in the domain name market.

The new Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs) Program in 2012 enabled the largest expansion of the Domain Name System (DNS). The next round of applications (Next Round) enabling more gTLDs is targeted to open in Q2 2026. What are some business and economic opportunities the Next Round will offer?

With the diverse languages and scripts used in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, how can we benefit from the further use of Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs)?

Moderator

Mary WONG

Mary WONG

Vice President, Strategic Policy Management, ICANN

Speakers

Jennifer CHUNG

Jennifer CHUNG

Director of Corporate Knowledge, DotAsia Organization

Rangga DANUSA

Rangga DANUSA

Business Strategic Manager, PANDI

Sophia FENG

Sophia FENG

Deputy General Manager, Internet Domain Name System Beijing Engineering Research Center LLC (ZDNS)

Walter WU

Walter WU

Co-Founder and President, Dot Trademark TLD Registry

Pensri ARUNWATANAMONGKOL

Pensri ARUNWATANAMONGKOL

Executive Director, THNIC Foundation

Hiro TSUKAHARA

Hiro TSUKAHARA

Chief Executive Officer, GMO Registry, Inc.

Harrison SELETSKY (virtual)

Harrison SELETSKY (virtual)

Business Development Director, SPACE ID

17:30-19:30
Closing
Social
Venue: The Westin Temple Garden
Dress Code: Smart Casual

Community Sessions

 

The APAC DNS Forum Team would like to thank everyone for your enthusiastic response to our call for community session proposals. We deeply appreciate the effort invested by all proposers in contributing to the success of the APAC DNS Forum 2024.  

Following the closure of our proposal call, we are pleased to announce the following selected submissions: 

Forum Sessions

  • Title: Building Trusted Notifier Networks to Tackle DNS Abuse

        Proposer: CSC

  • Title: Capacity building in the APAC Region: Who, Why, and How

        Proposer: National Information Infrastructure Enterprise Promotion Association (NIIEPA)

  • Title: Internet Resiliency and Security in the APAC Region: A Multi-stakeholder Approach

        Proposer: Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC)

  • Title: Promotion of Digital Ethics to Overcome Problems That May Arise Due to Current ICT Developments

        Proposer: Indonesia Internet Governance Forum (ID- IGF)

 

Lightning Talks

  • Title: Who Is Living Off Your Domain Name?

        Proposer: Shreshta IT Technologies Pvt. Ltd. 

  • Title: Demystifying Abuse – Content vs. Technical in the Domain Name Ecosystem

        Proposer: Malaysian Network Information Centre (MYNIC Berhad)

  • Title: Domain Abuse – Past, Present and Future

        Proposer: LdotR

 

Pre-event Webinar Sessions

  • Title: DNS Delegation Security

        Proposer: China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC), Jinan University, and Computer Network Information Center – Chinese Academy of Sciences

  • Title: How Fraudsters Evade DNS Abuse Detection, and How We Can Combat This

        Proposer: CSC

  • Title: Evolving Operations, Abuse, and Security of the DNS

        Proposer: InForSec Forum, Alibaba Cloud, China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT), and Qi-Anxin Group

  • Title: DNS Abuse: Timely Insights and Collaborative Solutions

        Proposer: Internet Development Initiative

Congratulations once again to the successful proposers. Stay tuned for updates on our website as more session details will be available soon!

Speakers

Adiel Akplogan

Adres Ginting

Adrian Wan

Aftab Siddiqui

Alan Chiu

Alban Kwan

Amrita Choudhury

Andi Budimansyah

Andrew Ure

Ashwin Sasongko

Atsuko Okuda

Atsushi Endo

Basuki Suhardiman

Benedict Cheng

Bonifasius Wahyu Pudjianto

Boyoung Kim

Champika Wijayatunga

Chaoyi Lu

Cokorda Pramartha

Datuk Ts. Hasnul Fadhly Hasan

David Liu

Devesh Tyagi

Ery Punta

Freddy Manullang

Geoff Huston

Hario Bismo Kuntarto

Harrison Seletsky

Harsha Wijayawardhana

Helni Mutiarsih Jumhur

Hilmi Adrianto

Hiro Hotta

Hiro Tsukahara

I Gede Putu Krisna Juliharta

I Gede Putu Rahman Desyanta

Ian Sheldon

Izazi Mubarok

Jayce Yeo

Jenius Shieh

Jennifer Chung

Jia-Rong Low

John Sihar Simanjuntak

Juliana Harsianti

Kenny Huang

Kristy Lau

Leonard Lim

Leonid Todorov

Ma. Christina V. Abalos-Naig

Manju Chen

Mariam F Barata

Mary Wong

Mohamad Afiq Ammar Tulos

Muhammad Arif

Naail Abdul Rahman

Nezar Patria

Pensri Arunwatanamongkol

Pitinan Kooarmornpatana

Puthineath Lay

Rangga Danusa

Sally Costerton

Samiran Gupta

Sarmad Hussain

Sergey Gorbunov

Sheryl (Shane) Hermoso

Shidiq Purnama

Shita Laksmi

Shoko Nakai

Sophia Feng

Swapneel Patnekar

Sylvia Cadena

Thomas Kuiper

Tony Kirsch

Vivek Goyal

Walter Chia

Walter Wu

Wang Lang

Yash Agarwal

Yee Ling Yeo

Sponsorships

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Refreshment Sponsors

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Community Sponsors

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DNET Logo
APJII-IDNIX Logo
it.com Domains Logo
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Internet Connectivity and Bandwidth

Supporting Organizations

Don't miss out on the chance to elevate your brand and be at the forefront of driving global digital transformation! Become a sponsor today to unlock these benefits:

  • Connect with top-tier industry leaders, policymakers, technical experts, and business owners who share our common goal of advancing economic growth through digital economy initiatives
  • Champion the collective mission of promoting the digital economy
  • Increase awareness and visibility for your company as a key player in exploring business opportunities worldwide
  • Showcase your business profile through various platforms and sessions including knowledge-sharing discussions, networking opportunities, and engagements with diverse panelists and attendees
  • Expand your networks by connecting and engaging with like-minded participants, fellow business owners, and other attendees

Please email soskom@pandi.id to enquire about sponsorship opportunities.

Sponsorship Benefits

Diamond Sponsor - Unlimited slots USD 15,000 (or IDR equivalent)
  • One speaker slot*
  • Two premium exhibition counters in a prominent space, located side-by-side
  • Recognition at APAC DNS Forum 2024 Opening and Closing Plenary
  • Prominent logo placement on event website (large) including sponsors showcase: 100 words company profile and short video highlighting products and services
  • Logo on event signage and backdrops
  • Virtual logo placement during breaks
  • Display of company pull-up banners at event venue
  • Exclusive invitation to sponsors’ lunch
  • Opportunity to provide company branded materials

*Speaker slot is subject to availability and on a first come first served basis.

Platinum Sponsor - Unlimited slots USD 10,000 (or IDR equivalent)
  • One premium exhibition counter in a prominent space
  • Recognition at APAC DNS Forum 2024 Opening and Closing Plenary
  • Prominent logo placement on event website (large) including sponsors showcase: 100 words company profile and short video highlighting products and services
  • Logo on event signage and backdrops
  • Virtual logo placement during breaks
  • Display of company pull-up banners at event venue
  • Exclusive invitation to sponsors’ lunch
  • Opportunity to provide company branded materials

Closing Social – 1 slot USD 10,000 (or IDR equivalent)
  • Recognition at APAC DNS Forum 2024 Closing Social
  • Three-minute welcome speech during Closing Social
  • Prominent logo placement on event website (large) including sponsors showcase: 100 words company profile and short video highlighting products and services
  • Logo on event signage and backdrops
  • Virtual logo placement during breaks
  • Display of company pull-up banners at the Closing Social venue
  • Exclusive invitation to sponsors’ lunch
  • Opportunity to provide company branded materials

Gold Sponsor - Unlimited slots USD 5,000 (or IDR equivalent)
  • One exhibition counter
  • Recognition at APAC DNS Forum 2024 Opening and Closing Plenary
  • Rotating logo display on the event website
  • Logo on event signage and backdrops
  • Virtual logo placement during breaks
  • Display of company pull-up banners at event venue
  • Exclusive Invitation to sponsors’ lunch
  • Opportunity to provide company branded materials

Refreshments – 1 slot USD 4,000 (or IDR equivalent) - TAKEN
  • Rotating logo display on the event website
  • Logo on 700 drink cups
  • Logo on event signage and backdrops
  • Virtual logo placement during breaks
  • Display of company pull-up banner at the refreshment location
  • Exclusive invitation to sponsors’ lunch

Community Sponsor - Unlimited slots USD 2,000 (or IDR equivalent)
  • Rotating logo display on the event website
  • Logo on event signage and backdrops
  • Virtual logo placement during breaks
  • Display of company pull-up banner at event venue
  • Exclusive invitation to sponsors’ lunch
  • Opportunity to provide company branded materials

Internet Connectivity and Bandwidth - 1 slot In-kind

Requirement: Sponsor to provide Internet connectivity and bandwidth.

  • Prominent logo placement on event website (large) including sponsors showcase: 100 words company profile and short video highlighting products and services
  • Logo on event signage and backdrops
  • Virtual logo placement during breaks
  • Display of company pull-up banner at event venue
  • Exclusive invitation to sponsors’ lunch
  • Opportunity to provide company branded materials

Visitor Information

Visa & Travel
Health & Safety
Hotel Booking

Entry Requirement 

You may verify Indonesia’s Visa requirements for your country of origin and apply for a Visa via the official e-Visa website for Indonesia. Additionally, the Bali Provincial Government has implemented a new mandatory tourist levy of IDR 150,000 (about USD 10 equivalent) for all visitors to support efforts in preserving the nature and culture of Bali. Visitors are strongly encouraged to make payment online via the Love Bali – Bali Provincial Government website before departure to Bali.

Bali Airport and Transportation

Bali’s primary international airport is the I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (also known as “Denpasar International Airport”). Various transport options are available, ranging from taxis to shuttle services, for your transfer from the airport to your hotel. More details can be found on the airport public transport page.

Additional Considerations

Bali is known for its stunning scenery and rich culture, and respecting local traditions and customs is essential to ensure an enjoyable and harmonious visit. It is recommended to acquaint yourself with Bali’s local rules and customs.

The weather on the island can vary significantly. Stay up-to-date with the latest weather forecasts by visiting the Bali weather forecast page

Health and Safety Measures

ICANN org monitors local health and safety risks, alongside relevant advisories and guidance from governmental and related public agencies. We collaborate closely with our local partners supporting the event to formulate and execute comprehensive event safety plans and procedures, ensuring a safe, healthy, and productive meeting environment.

Further details are provided below and will be updated as necessary. However, ICANN retains the right to adjust these plans should the situation prior to or during the meeting necessitate action to mitigate an outbreak or reduce the overall risk to delegates.

As a reminder, it is the responsibility of travellers to obtain adequate traveller and health insurance, covering any expenses incurred due to illness or injury while travelling.

Medical Services in Bali

 Should you feel unwell during the event, we strongly advise limiting in-person activities and opting for virtual participation from your hotel room. If you decide to participate in any in-person activities while unwell or after exposure to an ill individual, we strongly recommend wearing a properly fitting mask to minimise risk to others.

 Attendees seeking medical assistance for minor-to-moderate illness or injury during the event are encouraged to approach any resort staff for directions to the in-house clinic services provided at The Westin Resort or to visit the nearby Bali International Medical Centre (BIMC) Nusa Dua. For details regarding the medical services offered by BIMC Nusa Dua, please refer to this link.

 In case of medical emergencies, please dial +62-361-3000-911 (24-hour hotline) immediately to access BIMC emergency ambulance services. 

COVID-19

The Indonesian Government has ceased COVID-19 testing, and any resultant quarantine measures are no longer in effect. Nevertheless, individuals testing positive for COVID-19 must refrain from entering The Westin Resort meeting spaces.

 

Hotel Booking

Besides the event venue (The Westin Resort Nusa Dua), there are also other hotel choices nearby offering special rates to event attendees for their stay in Bali. See below for the list of hotels with reservation links to book a room with special rates.

  • Note: Special rates for hotels are limited and available on a first come first served basis.

The Westin Resort Nusa Dua

The Westin Resort Nusa Dua is a contemporary, five-star resort in Bali. It is the event venue for the APAC DNS Forum.

  • Address: Kawasan Pariwisata Nusa Dua, ITDC Lot N-3 Nusa Dua, Indonesia 80363
  • Distance to venue: Hotel on-site.
  • Room booking: Click here to book a room.

Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort

Situated in the hills of Indonesia’s southern Bali peninsula, the five-star Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort boasts a bird’s-eye view of the Nusa Dua enclave and sparkling sea.

  • Address: Kawasan Pariwisata Lot SW 4-5, Nusa Dua, Indonesia 80363
  • Distance to venue: 8 minutes by car.
  • Room booking: Click here for special rates.

Merusaka Nusa Dua

A five-star beachfront sanctuary, Merusaka symbolizes the first Nirvana, a majestic and monumental dream destination that is enveloped with the charm and charisma of Balinese culture.

  • Address: Kawasan Wisata Nusa Dua Lot S-3, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia 80363
  • Distance to venue: 4 minutes by car, or 15 minutes by walking.
  • Room booking: Click here for special rates.

About ICANN

ICANN’s mission is to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a nonprofit public benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world.

ICANN Website

About PANDI

Pengelola Nama Domain Internet Indonesia (PANDI) was founded in 2006 and received redelegation from IANA as the Registry of .id in 2013. PANDI is an association consisting of multi-stakeholder membership including representatives of government, Internet Industry Operators, and Academics. Number of registered .id has grown to become the biggest ccTLD in Southeast Asia with 951,421 Domain Names as of 31 December 2023. The .id domain name represents Indonesia, identity, idea and more, for it has its own Domain Names Disputes Resolution managed directly by PANDI.

PANDI Website