Mumbai/New Delhi: More than 600 Internet experts, policymakers and technology leaders are set to gather in Mumbai for APNIC 62, the 62nd APNIC Conference, as Artificial Intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and the rapidly growing demand for digital services place increasing pressure on the Internet infrastructure required to support emerging technologies and future Internet-enabled innovation.
Hosted by the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) and the Internet Service Providers Association of India (ISPAI), with the support of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the Government of Maharashtra, APNIC 62 is being organized by the Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC), the region’s not-for-profit Internet number registry.
The conference will bring together technical experts, network operators, policymakers and leaders from across the Internet community to discuss some of the most significant challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the Internet.
Key areas at APNIC 62 will include AI-powered services, network automation, cybersecurity, routing security and Internet governance.
“As India’s digital ecosystem continues to expand, ensuring secure, resilient and future-ready Internet infrastructure remains a key priority.
APNIC 62 provides an important platform for India to engage with the Asia Pacific technical community, exchanging knowledge and strengthening collaboration towards an open, inclusive and trusted Internet for all,” says Sushil Pal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
Distinguished guests at APNIC 62 will include S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, and Rajesh Aggarwal, Chief Secretary of the Government of Maharashtra.
“AI and other major technical and societal shifts are placing unprecedented demands on the networks that underpin our economies and societies.
APNIC 62 brings the region’s Internet community together to turn shared expertise into practical action for a more secure, resilient and scalable Internet,” says APNIC Director General Jia Rong Low.
Low adds: “India’s leadership in IPv6 adoption shows what is possible when technical capability, investment and collaboration align.
Mumbai is a natural place to bring together the Asia Pacific Internet community to share that experience and help plan for the Internet’s continued growth.”
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The focus on IPv6 adoption and Internet infrastructure at APNIC 62 comes as the conference brings together members of the Asia Pacific technical community to exchange knowledge, share practical experiences and strengthen cooperation around the continued development of Internet networks.
“NIXI is proud to host APNIC 62 in Mumbai at a time when India’s digital economy and Internet infrastructure are growing rapidly. APNIC 62 is an opportunity to share India’s experience, learn from regional experts and strengthen the cooperation needed for a secure, resilient and inclusive Internet,” says Dr. Devesh Tyagi, Chief Executive Officer, NIXI.
“India’s Internet service providers are at the frontline of meeting rapidly growing demand for reliable, secure and high-performing connectivity.
APNIC 62 gives operators from across the Asia Pacific an important opportunity to share practical experience, strengthen technical cooperation and prepare their networks for what comes next,” says Rajesh Chharia, President of ISPAI.
The APNIC 62 Opening Ceremony will feature keynotes from Lightstorm Group CEO and Managing Director Amajit Gupta on AI-driven network automation and JPCERT/CC’s Yukako Uchida on the role of trust and cooperation in cybersecurity.
NIXI and APNIC to Sign MoU on IPv6 and Routing Security
On September 8, on the sidelines of APNIC 62, NIXI and APNIC will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing the deployment of key Internet infrastructure technologies, including IPv6 and routing security.
The MoU is expected to contribute to strengthening the security, resilience and long-term development of India’s Internet infrastructure.
The collaboration will form part of the discussions around Internet infrastructure, routing security and IPv6 during APNIC 62, which is bringing together Internet operators, technical experts, policymakers and other stakeholders from across the Asia Pacific region.
APNIC 62 Conference Dates and Focus
APNIC 62 is being held from September 4 to September 10, 2026, in Mumbai. The conference includes technical workshops, conference sessions, policy meetings and community events focused on building a secure and resilient Internet across the Asia Pacific.
Through APNIC 62, the Internet community will examine the technical and policy issues emerging from the rapid growth of AI-powered services, digital connectivity and Internet-dependent technologies.
About APNIC
The Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC) is the Asia Pacific region’s not-for-profit Internet number registry and one of the technical enablers of the global Internet.
Behind every website load, video stream or AI-powered service is a set of shared technical resources that allow networks to find and connect with each other.
APNIC helps manage these critical resources, including Internet addresses and network identifiers, across 56 economies in the Asia Pacific region.
From major global providers to small community networks, APNIC works with thousands of organizations to help ensure that the Internet can continue to grow safely and reliably.
Its role is technical rather than regulatory or political, supporting the functioning of the Internet as a single, interoperable system across borders.
In simple terms, APNIC helps make sure the Internet works not just today, but over the long term, supporting an open, stable and secure digital future for the Asia Pacific region.
APNIC 62 brings this technical community together in Mumbai to address the infrastructure, security and connectivity requirements shaping the next phase of Internet development.
