APAC IPv6 Council
About Us
APAC IPv6 Council is a chapter of the IPv6 Forum dedicated to the advancement and propagation of IPv6 (Internet Protocol, version 6) in Asia Pacific region. Comprised of individual members and corporate members, the APAC v6 Council’s mission is to provide technical leadership and innovative thought for the successful integration of IPv6 into all facets of networking and telecommunications infrastructure present and future.
In the past two years, the Council has published major policy contributions, including
– Asia-Pacific IPv6 Implementation Whitepaper
– Malaysia IPv6 Policy Framework Report
– ASEAN 5G Industrial Development Guideline
– Readiness Assessment & National IPv6 Strategic Roadmap
– ASEAN 5G Regional Best Practices Whitepaper
It also played a key role in updating ITU-T Resolution 64, strengthening worldwide commitment to IPv6, and issuing regional guidelines on SRv6 and 5G for industrial development.
Strengthening its collaborative reach, the Council has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with VNNIC (Vietnam), NIXI (India), APJII (Indonesia), APAN, NIDA, WBBA, IAK (Kazakhstan), and ITU-APT India, reinforcing its role as a connector of governments, regulators, and industry leaders.
Beyond policy, the Council has invested in capacity building through its Certified IPv6 and Certified 5G programs, training engineers, regulators, and business professionals across Malaysia, India, Papua New Guinea, Mauritania, and Yemen. With ITU support, it has also delivered “train-the-trainer” workshops, multiplying impact across the region.
The Council’s meetings have become important milestones: after successful sessions in Vietnam and Malaysia, the third Council meeting was held in India in July 2025, and preparations are underway for the fourth meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia.
The APAC IPv6 Council has been an active presence at major international gatherings, from APRICOT and ICANN to the Mobile World Congress, the World Internet Conference, and regional digital economy summits. The Council has also been busy on the awareness and advocacy side. It has introduced its work at international forums like CyberOZ in Australia, the Indonesia IPv6 Summit, ICANN80 in Rwanda, and the VNNIC conference in Vietnam.
The APAC IPv6 Fellowship Program further supports this mission by selecting promising individuals from the region to attend Council meetings, gain international exposure, and contribute to IPv6 deployment efforts—helping build the next generation of Internet leaders.
With members spanning over 30 countries, including regulators, operators, vendors like Huawei and Nokia, and 400+ individual experts, the APAC IPv6 Council continues to set the pace for Internet evolution, ensuring the region is not only ready for the future but helping to define it.
Vision
To lead the transformation towards a New Internet world based on IPv6, closely working with governments, regulatory agencies, service providers, and other relevant stakeholders, to foster a sustainable and interconnected digital ecosystem across the Asia-Pacific region.
Goals to Achieve
- Develop a Strategic Roadmap:
Collaborate with government, industry, and academia representatives to develop a strategic roadmap that outlines the key initiatives and milestones for promoting IPv6 adoption in the APAC region.
- Promote Awareness and Education:
Develop and implement an awareness campaign to educate various stakeholders about the benefits of IPv6 and the importance of transitioning to IPv6-Only. Conduct training programs, webinars, and workshops to enhance the technical capabilities and skills of network administrators, IT professionals, and engineers in IPv6 deployment.
- Advocate for Policy and Regulatory Support:
Collaborate with government agencies and policymakers to advocate for IPv6-only policies and regulations that promote IPv6 adoption.
- Facilitate IPv6 Testing and Deployment:
Establish testbeds and pilot projects in collaboration with industry partners and academic institutions to showcase successful IPv6 deployments.
- Monitor and Evaluate Progress:
Develop metrics and performance indicators to measure the progress of IPv6 adoption in the APAC region.
- Engage with international forums to foster global collaboration:
Collaborate with other regional and global IPv6 initiatives, such as the IPv6 Forum, IPv6 Enhanced Council, APNIC, ICANN, IEEE, ITU-T, etc. to exchange knowledge, experiences, and best practices, and initiatives from other regions. Participate/Conduct international conferences, workshops, and forums to represent the APAC IPv6 Council and contribute to the global IPv6 community.
- Identification of Member States, key stakeholders, current adoption rates and challenges, strategies, and potential solutions
Collaborate with government, industry, and academia representatives to develop a strategic roadmap that outlines the key initiatives and milestones for promoting IPv6 adoption in the APAC region.
Develop and implement an awareness campaign to educate various stakeholders about the benefits of IPv6 and the importance of transitioning to IPv6-Only. Conduct training programs, webinars, and workshops to enhance the technical capabilities and skills of network administrators, IT professionals, and engineers in IPv6 deployment.
Collaborate with government agencies and policymakers to advocate for IPv6-only policies and regulations that promote IPv6 adoption.
Establish testbeds and pilot projects in collaboration with industry partners and academic institutions to showcase successful IPv6 deployments.
Develop metrics and performance indicators to measure the progress of IPv6 adoption in the APAC region.
Collaborate with other regional and global IPv6 initiatives, such as the IPv6 Forum, IPv6 Enhanced Council, APNIC, ICANN, IEEE, ITU-T, etc. to exchange knowledge, experiences, and best practices, and initiatives from other regions. Participate/Conduct international conferences, workshops, and forums to represent the APAC IPv6 Council and contribute to the global IPv6 community.
MEET OUR COUNCIL BOARD MEMBERS
Dr. Latif Ladid
Advisor , APAC IPv6 Council
Dr. Devesh Tyagi
Advisor, APAC IPv6 Council
Prof Emeritus Dr Sureswaran Ramadass
Chairman, APAC IPv6 Council
Mr Robin Lee
Mr Krishna Kumar Lahoti
Dr Will Liu
