Mumbai, September 7: More than 600 technology professionals, policymakers and internet industry representatives are gathering in Mumbai for APNIC 62, with discussions focused on strengthening digital infrastructure amid the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and online services.
The Asia-Pacific Network Information Centre conference, being held from September 4 to 10, brings together network operators, engineers, cybersecurity specialists and other members of the regional internet community.The event is being hosted by the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) and the Internet Service Providers Association of India (ISPAI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and the Maharashtra government. APNIC is conducting the conference.
Key discussions during the event are centred on AI-driven services, cybersecurity, network operations, routing security and technologies needed to support the next phase of internet expansion.
Officials said the rapid growth of digital services is increasing demand for secure, reliable and scalable networks. Strengthening the underlying infrastructure is therefore becoming increasingly important for supporting emerging technologies and maintaining uninterrupted connectivity.
The conference is also highlighting India’s progress in adopting IPv6, the newer internet protocol designed to provide a much larger pool of IP addresses than the older IPv4 system.An important development is expected on September 8, when NIXI and APNIC are scheduled to sign a Memorandum of Understanding concerning the wider deployment of IPv6 and routing-security technologies.
The agreement is expected to promote technical cooperation and contribute to improving the security and resilience of India’s internet infrastructure.The programme includes technical workshops, conference sessions, policy discussions and community meetings covering various aspects of internet development.
The event also highlights APNIC’s role in managing internet number resources across 56 economies in the Asia-Pacific region.
Its work includes supporting the allocation and management of IP addresses and other network identifiers that enable different networks to communicate.
Organisers said the Mumbai conference provides an opportunity for the regional internet community to exchange technical expertise and develop practical approaches for building a more secure, reliable and scalable digital infrastructure.
With AI and other digital technologies continuing to expand, the discussions at APNIC 62 are expected to contribute to planning for the long-term development and resilience of internet networks across the region.
