3rd APAC IPv6 Council Meeing
Meeting Agenda - Day 2 - July 11th, 2025
Module 1
IPV6 For Management Executives Workshop
Introduction:
The primary goal of this workshop is to equip decision-makers with the knowledge to understand why IPv6 is crucial, what its implications are for their business, and how to approach the transition strategically. The workshop empowers management executives to make informed decisions and provide the necessary support and vision for their organization’s IPv6 transition, ensuring their business remains connected and competitive in the evolving digital landscape.
Duration: 1 Day
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Target Participants:
- Stakeholders
- IT Directors and Managers
- Network Managers
- Business Unit Leaders
- Project Managers overseeing IT infrastructure
- Policymakers and regulators
- Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
Module 1 Schedule
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Overview of WorkShop Objectives
- Purpose of the Workshop - Importance of IPv6 for national infrastructure |
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Understanding the IPv6 Transition Roadmap
- Roles and Responsibilities of Managers - Ensuring alignment with national goals - Facilitating a smooth and efficient transition Stakeholder Engagement and Communication -Identifying Key Stakeholders -Strategies for Effective Communication -Addressing Stakeholder Concerns |
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Risk Management and Mitigation
-Identifying Potential Risks and Challenges -Developing Risk Mitigation Strategies -Case Studies of Risk Management IPv6 Policy and Regulatory Compliance -Ensuring Compliance with Regulations -Role of Government Policies -Monitoring and Enforcing Compliance |
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Overseeing the Execution of the IPv6 Transition Plan
-Key Activities and Milestones -Best Practices for Managing the IPv6 Transition -Tools for Tracking Progress Progress Monitoring and Evaluation -Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) -Adjusting the Plan Based on Feedback |
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Ensuring Long-Term Success of the IPv6 Strategic Plan
-Strategies for Maintaining IPv6 Infrastructure -Continuous Improvement and Updates -Preparing for Future Technological Advancements IPv6 Training and Capacity Building Key Takeaways & Action Planning |
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Recap of Day
- Key takeaways from the day’s sessions Open Floor for Questions and Discussion - Addressing participant questions and concerns |
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Our Trainers
Professor Emeritus Dr Sureswaran Ramadass is Professor Emeritus at the Malaysian University of Science and Technology (MUST). His current area of focus includes IPv6 and 5G. His last position was as the Chairman of the ITU/UN (International Telecommunications Union) IPv6 and IOT Center of Expertise.
Prior to this, he was the founding Director and Professor at the National Advanced IPv6 Centre of Excellence (NAV6), Universiti Sains Malaysia. As the Director of Nav6, he was instrumental in the successful implementation of IPv6 in Malaysia.
He obtained his BsEE/CE (Magna Cum Laude) and Masters in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Miami in 1987 and 1990 respectively. He graduated top student in the College of Engineering.
Some of his recognitions include being awarded:-
- The “Anugerah Tokoh Negara” (National Academic Leader) for Innovation and Commercialization in 2008 by the Minister of Higher Education. This award is given in recognition to contributions to Innovation and commercialization in the area of science and technology • Emeritus Chair, IPv6 Forum Education Programme.
- The Wireless World Research Forum Fellow in April 2010. This fellowship award was presented in recognition to his contribution in the area of Next Generation Networks and IPv6.
PROF SURESWARAN RAMADASS
Professor Emeritus
MALAYSIA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Navaneethan C. Arjuman is currently an Expert at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a United Nations agency. He is also the Director of NLTVC Education Sdn Bhd. He was a Senior Trainer/Researcher with the ITU/UN IPv6 and IOT Centre of Expertise at the Malaysian University of Science and Technology (MUST).
He holds a PhD in the field of Plug and Play Networking Components (Cyber Security) from the National Advanced IPv6 Centre, University Science Malaysia. He holds a 1st Class Honours degree in Communication and Signal Processing from Staffordshire University in the United Kingdom. He was awarded the IPv6 Evangelist by the IPv6 Hall of Fame in the year 2020. He is also the Global Coordinator of the Global IPv6 Forum’s IPv6 Education Certification Logo Program.
He presently serves as co-chair of the Asia-Pacific Advanced Network’s (APAN) IPv6 Working Group. He also holds the titles of Certified Network Engineer for IPv6 (CNE6), Certified Security Engineer for IPv6 (CSE6), Certified Network Programmer for IPv6 (CNP6), Certified System Administrator for IPv6 (CSA6), and Certified 5G Deployment Engineer for IPv6 (C5GDE6), all of which are recognised by the IPv6 Global Forum.
For courses like Certified IoT Fundamental, Certified IPv6 Fundamental, Certified IPv6 Deployment for 5G Network, Certified IoT Security, etc., he served as the Certified Senior Trainer at the ITU-MUST IPv6 and IOT Centre of Expertise.
DR. NAVANEETHAN C. ARJUMAN
IPv6 EXPERT
THE INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATION UNION