Mr. Nguyen Hong Thang is one of the pioneering officers of the Viet Nam Internet Network Information Center (VNNIC). He plays an important role in building, developing the important national Internet infrastructure systems (national Domain Name Server system ".vn" and Viet Nam National Internet Exchange - VNIX). He has implemented many projects to ensure safety, reliability, and sustainability for Vietnam's Internet activities, such as: Deploying DNSSEC standards for the national Domain Name Server system ".vn"; promoting IPv6 deployment; deploying RPKI to ensure Vietnam's Internet routing security.

In 2018, Mr. Nguyen Hong Thang was awarded the title "IPv6 Hall of Fame" for his contributions to promoting the development and application of IPv6 globally.

Professor Jun Murai is known as the ‘father of the Internet’ in Japan. In 1984, he developed the Japan University UNIX Network (JUNET), the first-ever inter-university network in that nation.

In 1988, he founded the Widely Integrated Distributed Environment (WIDE) Project, a Japanese Internet research consortium, for which he continues to serve as a board member.

He is dean of the Graduate School of Media and Governance and a professor at the Faculty of Environment and Information Studies at Keio University, where he earned his PhD in computer science in 1987.

He has served as President of the Japan Network Information Center (JPNIC) and as Vice President of the Japanese Internet Association. He served on the Internet Society’s Board of Trustees from 1997 to 2000. In 1998, he was appointed as one of nine initial directors of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and served until June 2003.

In 2005, he was awarded the Internet Society’s Jonathan B. Postel Service Award in recognition of his vision and pioneering work that helped spread the Internet across the Asia Pacific region. He was honoured with the 2011 IEEE Internet Award, was inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame in 2013, and was awarded the Legion of Honour by the Government of France in 2019.

Bill Woodcock is the Secretary General of Packet Clearing House, the intergovernmental treaty organization responsible for providing operational support and security to critical Internet infrastructure, including Internet exchange points and the core of the domain name system.

Mr. Nguyen Truong Giang has years of experience in researching, designing, building, managing, and developing Internet services, networks and security systems. He also contributes to the development of technology communities.
In 2022, he was appointed Deputy Director General of VNNIC, in charge of technology, operation, management and development of important national Internet systems (national Internet exchange- VNIX, national Domain Name Server system ".vn"), VNNIC's service and security systems.

Prof. Masaki Umejima is currently a Senior Researcher at the Keio University Global Research Institute. He is also the Convener of Development Plan in System Committee.
His expertise is Information Management System Design, Infrastructure Desigin, Policy Management Study.

Rowena is Director, Programs and Policy at the NetBeacon Institute. Prior to joining the Institute, she worked for Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, Nominet UK, and the UK government at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. Rowena has over a decade of experience in and around policy, and holds two degrees – Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and Bachelor of Arts (International Relations and Political Science) – from the Australian National University (ANU).

Mr. Navaneethan C. Arjuman is the Chairman of IPv6 & 5G Working Group, APAN. His holds PhD in the field of Plug and Play Networking Components (Cyber Security) from National Advanced IPv6 Centre, University Science Malaysia. He holds 1st Class Honours degree in Communication and Signal processing from Staffordshire University, United Kingdom. In 2020, he was awarded as the IPv6 Evangelist by IPv6 Hall of Fame.

Mr. Nguyen Truong Thanh is currently the Head of Technical Department, Vietnam Internet Network Information Center (VNNIC), in charge of research and development, digital transformation, service quality management & cybersecurity. With more than 20 years of experience in the Internet field, he has chaired and participated in many key programs, especially national plans on DNSSEC and IPv6 deployment. He is one of the key experts contributing to the construction, operation and ensuring the safety and reliability of Vietnam's essential Internet infrastructure.

Champika is an experienced Internet technology and Cybersecurity professional currently part of ICANN. He represents ICANN in technical and security engagement activities in the Asia Pacific region.
Champika has been regular speaker and a resource person at various international security forums, INTERPOL, Council of Europe etc. Champika received a number of excellence awards during his academic and professional careers and also served in various technical community groups and committees.

Mr. Nguyen Quang Vinh is the CTO of HPE Viet Nam. He has more than 20 years of experience in the field of Telecommunications and Information Technology (IT), and working at many positions from development engineer to technology manager. With expertise in the field of Telecommunications and Information Technology, he has been with HPE Viet Nam to support the government and enterprises in building modern digital infrastructure ready for digital transformation.

Anh Luu is a seasoned cybersecurity and cloud solutions expert, currently serving as Regional Solutions Engineer at Cloudflare. With a strong background supporting digital transformation initiatives across ASEAN, Anh brings deep expertise in helping enterprises modernize their application environments, secure networks, and optimize performance across complex cloud infrastructures.
At Cloudflare, Anh plays a pivotal role in helping organizations reimagine cybersecurity by integrating intelligent, AI-driven protection across the full technology stack — from applications to networks and data layers. His consultative approach and technical leadership have made him a trusted advisor to IT and security teams navigating today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape.

Network solution engineer with over 10 years of experience in designing, deploying and optimizing telecommunications and enterprise network infrastructure.

Sutrisno is the Regional Business Development Manager for Southeast Asia at PT Pegaunihan Technology Indonesia, a subsidiary of Pegatron Corporation. With a unique background that bridges industrial finance and emerging connectivity, Sutrisno plays a key role in advancing 5G private network adoption for smart manufacturing across the region.
He began his career in management accounting, supporting Pegatron’s operational decisions with deep financial insight before transitioning into the company’s 5G Business Unit. Over the past 2.5 years, he has been actively involved in developing and promoting private 5G network solutions tailored for industrial use cases, particularly within manufacturing ecosystems in Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore.
Today, Sutrisno focuses on helping enterprises and governments understand the tangible impact of 5G on factory digitalization, drawing not only from technical use cases but also from Pegatron’s own 5G-enabled smart manufacturing deployment. His cross-disciplinary experience allows him to connect technology, operations, and financial ROI, making him a sought-after speaker in discussions around Industry 4.0 transformation.
His approach is collaborative and insight-driven. When needed, he draws on the broader expertise and engineering strength of Pegatron Corporation to ensure any engagement delivers real-world value for enterprises navigating digital transformation.

Srinivas Chendi (Sunny) serves as APNIC's Senior Advisor for Strategic Relations, bringing a deep passion for collaboration with communities throughout the Asia Pacific region. Over his 23-year tenure at APNIC, Srinivas has worked across diverse roles and responsibilities, building extensive experience in regional Internet governance and community engagement.
In his current role, Srinivas is responsible for developing and maintaining high-level relationships with key stakeholders including governments, intergovernmental organizations, APNIC Members, National Internet Registries (NIRs), and the broader Asia Pacific Internet community. He plays a vital role in supporting the APNIC community through the development of Internet number resource policies, capacity building initiatives, and programs focused on youth and next-generation leaders.
Srinivas is dedicated to increasing engagement and participation across the multistakeholder Asia Pacific community, ensuring these efforts align with APNIC's long-term vision of maintaining an interoperable, open, secure, and stable Internet. He actively supports and contributes to key APNIC initiatives that advance the organization's mission while expanding its regional impact, constantly seeking new opportunities to strengthen collaboration throughout the Asia Pacific community.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Oanh has been working as Deputy Head of Cooperation and Resources Management Department, Vietnam Internet Network Information Center (VNNIC). Ms. Oanh is also an experienced NIR SIG Chair of APNIC community. She has years of experience in managing of Internet resources (domain name, IP and ASN), working as an IP hostmaster, IP/ASN, IPv6, Routing policy maker, IPv6/RPKI development analyst trainer, and project manager.

Mr. Le Khac Chinh is a DNS administrator, has worked at Viet Nam Internet Network Information Center (VNNIC) since 2016. He is currently in charge of administering the .VN National DNS server system. He has experiences in implementing DNSSEC and IPv6 standards and technology; training and consulting on DNS system implementation for Ministries, Sectors, and local Departments of Science and Technology.

Mr. Nguyen Xuan Truong has many years of experience in network system administration. Mr. Truong manages the National DNS network system and the Viet Nam National Internet eXchange (VNIX).

Ms. Vu Thi Hoan is a DNS administrator, has worked at Viet Nam Internet Network Information Center (VNNIC) since 2016. She is currently in charge of administering the .VN National DNS server system. She has experiences in implementing DNSSEC and IPv6 standards and technology; training and consulting on DNS system implementation for Ministries, Sectors, and local Departments of Science and Technology.

He has been working as a DNS specialist and senior system administrator at the Vietnam Internet Network Information Center (VNNIC) since 2015. With extensive experience in deploying DNSSEC and developing monitoring solutions, he is currently responsible for the system administration of the .VN country-code top-level domain (ccTLD). In my role, he ensures the stability, security, and efficiency of Vietnam’s national DNS infrastructure. Additionally, he is actively involved in researching, developing, and applying new technologies to enhance the security and resilience of the DNS system in Vietnam, contributing to its ongoing protection against emerging threats.