As Batch 7 of the APIE Core Course comes to an end, we celebrate another season of learning, collaboration, and community building across the Asia-Pacific. Over the past months, participants explored the foundations of how the Internet works, how it is governed, and how engineers and organizations collaborate to keep it secure and open for all.
This batch brought together more than 350 learners from across the region, with a particularly strong presence of students from Indonesia, Malaysia, and Nepal, and remarkable participation from Myanmar and the Philippines. Learners from Bangladesh, Japan, Vietnam and Timor Leste also joined the program, continuing to broaden the APIE community.
A special appreciation goes to the teaching assistants in each site, whose dedication and local support played a vital role in guiding participants throughout the course.
e-Workshops
In the closing session on October 18, Joyce Chen (APNIC) opened with a fundamental question: “Internet Governance: Why Should We Care?” She then guided participants through the history of how the Internet evolved into today’s global network, outlining key organizations—such as APNIC, IANA, and ICANN—and the multistakeholder collaborative processes that keep it functioning and secure.
In addition to the core sessions led by Chen and Noriatsu Kudo (Keio University), APIE Program Lead, Batch 7 featured guest lectures that connected learners directly with Internet professionals:
- Shin Miyakawa (Innovation Center of NTT docomo Business) – Technology Standardization and the Internet. He shared his experience working at the intersection of innovation and Internet standards, giving learners a look into how global protocols are designed, tested, and agreed upon to keep the Internet interoperable.
- Hirotaka “satun” Sato – Building and Operating Research and Education Networks. Drawing from years of field experience, he spoke about the backbone of research and education networks—how they are built, operated, and sustained through collaboration among engineers and institutions.
- Korry Luke (Keio University) – Insights on Internet Security. He explored the evolving landscape of Internet security, highlighting key threats, mitigation strategies, and the global community of professionals working to make the Internet a safer place.
Each e-Workshop provided unique insights into the technical, operational, and policy dimensions that shape the Internet ecosystem, helping participants connect their learning with real-world practices.
What is next?
Graduates of Batch 7 are now eligible to join the upcoming APIE Camp, which will be hosted by Universitas Brawijaya (UB) in Malang, Indonesia, in March 2026.
Congratulations to all learners, and heartfelt thanks to our speakers, staff, and teaching assistants who made Batch 7 another milestone in our shared journey toward a better Internet for all.
