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[news] 176th RIPE NCC Executive Board Meeting - Summary Notes
by Hans Petter Holen 24 Jul '24

24 Jul '24

Dear RIPE NCC members, The RIPE NCC Executive Board held its 176th meeting from 24-25 June 2024. The minutes are now available: https://www.ripe.net/about-us/executive-board/minutes/2024/176th-executive-… The Executive Board publishes the minutes of its meetings so that the workings of the Board and the decisions it makes are transparent to the membership it represents. The following is a summary of the main items from the meeting. Further details are available in the minutes. ------------------------------- Main Items ------------------------------- - Chief Legal Officer Athina Fragkouli presented the duties and liabilities of Executive Board members. The board discussed instructions to staff, termination of SSAs, Board Treasurer responsibilities, and GM process compliance with the Articles of Association. - Chief Financial Officer Simon-Jan Haytink presented a proposal to sell the current exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The proceeds, along with funds from two cash deposits, would be reinvested with the investment partner to increase returns and diversify the portfolio. - The Board discussed the RIPE NCC Clearing House reserve, including the origins and history of the RIPE NCC reserves and the expiring tax ruling with Dutch authorities. The Board discussed potential risks to income collection and liabilities from transfer facilitation and requested Simon-Jan clarify the risks and rationale for the reserves under different scenarios and anticipated risks to RIPE NCC operations. - Simon-Jan presented an indicative cost budget for 2025/2026, seeking the Board's guidance on whether to decrease, maintain, or increase the budget. The Board emphasised the importance of not spending all forecast income and continuing surplus redistribution, without cutting services. They discussed critically evaluating expenditures, charging members for specific services, and exploring sponsorship opportunities, particularly in emerging markets. Simon-Jan proposed aiming for a budget surplus of 1-1.5 million euros in 2025 and 1 million euros in 2026, which the Board approved. - Hans Petter provided an update to the Board on current topics. He detailed the work on sanctions compliance, the process for police reports, the implications of securitising IPv4 holdings, CO2 emissions reporting regulations for 2025, cost savings on data centres and storage, and the impact of the NIS2 Directive on the RIPE NCC. - Hans Petter presented on the Activity Plan 2025, advocating to retain five-year strategic plans to ensure long-term focus. The Board agreed with the five-year approach and the analysis. Discussions included the importance of registry accuracy, automation, supporting new task forces, and promoting RIPE NCC services. Emphasis was also placed on the political significance of registry accuracy and the necessity of prioritising security and compliance. - RIPE Chair Mirjam Kühne provided an update on RIPE community developments including a review of RIPE 88, highlighting positive feedback particularly from newcomers and planning for RIPE 89. Additionally, she is working on improving the RIPE Document Store for better accessibility and clarity. - Chief Community Officer Hisham Ibrahim presented a proposal to pause the Community Projects Fund in 2025 so that a review could be undertaken and issues addressed. The Board discussed measures that could be taken to improve the CPF and resolved to suspend the activity in 2025. - Head of Membership Engagement Fergal Cunningham presented a review of the General Meeting May 2024 including the preparations, the member proposal system that was created for this GM, the voting results, and the feedback received from members throughout the GM process. - The Board discussed the role of the RIPE CoC Team on the members discuss mailing list after the team asked what role they may need to have. The Board decided to keep the existing process in place for moderation of the members-discuss mailing list. - The Board discussed unmoderated archive retention and it was agreed to automatically remove emails from the unmoderated members-discuss mailing list archives after three months. - Athina gave an update on the ASO AC’s work on a principles document for the update to “Criteria for Establishment of New Regional Internet Registries” (ICP-2). - Remco gave a review of the BoF “Building A Stable Future for the RIPE NCC” that took place at RIPE 88 and the work involved in reviewing the structure and governance of the RIPE NCC to make sure it is set up adequately for the landscape it now operates in. - The Board discussed and resolved to set up a new charging scheme task force. They spoke on the makeup of the task force and the timeline. Other topics discussed: - Treasury Status Report and Treasury Statute Annual Review - Update on the establishment of RIPE NCC Middle East FZ-LLC - Charging Scheme 2025 Implementation - RIPE NCC Middle East FZ-LLC - Financial status May 2024 - An overview of the legal issues facing AFRINIC - Board member roles for the coming year - Actions on harnessing community power - Proposed Executive Board training ------------------------------- Resolutions Adopted ------------------------------- Resolution EB#176-R-01 The RIPE NCC Executive Board approves the minutes of EB#174 and EB#175. Resolution EB#176-R-02 The RIPE NCC Executive Board reviewed and approves the RIPE NCC Treasury Statute, according to the agreed yearly review cycle. Resolution EB#176-R-03 The RIPE NCC Executive Board resolves to sell the Exchange Traded Funds owned by the RIPE NCC. Further, the RIPE NCC Executive Board, considering: - Their previous resolution to approve an initial investment of EUR 10 million with an investment partner, in accordance with the Treasury statute (Resolution EB#168-R-03), and - The initial results of the investment portfolio presented by the investment partner during the EB#174 meeting, resolves the addition of EUR 5.7 million to the investment portfolio managed by this investment partner. Resolution EB#176-R-04 The RIPE NCC Executive Board resolves to suspend the activity “RIPE NCC Community Projects Fund” for 2025. Resolution EB#176-R-05 The RIPE NCC Executive Board resolves to retain emails for no longer than three months in the archives of the unmoderated members-discuss mailing list. Resolution EB#176-R-06 The RIPE NCC Executive Board resolves to set up a Charging Scheme Task Force, involving representatives from the RIPE NCC membership, to work on the principles that should apply to future RIPE NCC Charging Schemes. Kind regards, Hans Petter Holen Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer RIPE NCC

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[meeting] Register Now for RIPE 89!
by Meeting Mailbox 03 Jul '24

03 Jul '24

Dear colleagues, You can now register for the RIPE 89 Meeting at: https://ripe89.ripe.net/attend/register/ RIPE 89 will take place at the Clarion Congress Hotel Prague, Czechia from 28 October - 1 November 2024. ------------- Ticket Options ------------- Week ticket: EUR 400 Day ticket: EUR 130 Student (week) ticket: EUR 50 There is an early bird rate available until 16 August 2024. You can find more information about ticket options at: https://ripe89.ripe.net/attend/register/ ------------ Call for Presentations ------------- The RIPE Programme Committee (PC) is now seeking content proposals from the RIPE community for the plenary sessions, BoFs (Birds of Feather sessions), workshops, tutorials and lightning talks at RIPE 89. Proposals must be submitted for full consideration no later than 23 August. More information at: https://ripe89.ripe.net/submit-topic/cfp/ ------------- Call for Sponsors ------------- Supporting a RIPE Meeting through sponsorship gives your organisation fantastic exposure in the global Internet community. Get in touch with the RIPE Meeting team if you are interested in sponsoring RIPE 89: https://ripe89.ripe.net/sponsors/become-a-sponsor/ ------------- Local Hubs ------------- Many people can’t travel to Prague to participate in RIPE 89 in person. Do you want to facilitate a space for the RIPE community to meet up in your area? If yes, organise a Local Hub! https://ripe89.ripe.net/attend/call-for-local-hubs/ ------------- RIPE Fellowship ------------- If you live in the RIPE NCC service region and need financial assistance to attend RIPE 89 apply for a RIPE Fellowship. We will cover travel, accommodation and a full-week meeting ticket. Apply before 16 August at: https://www.ripe.net/participate/ripe/ripe-fellowship ------------- RACI ------------ The RIPE Academic Cooperation Initiative (RACI) covers the cost of the meeting ticket, travel and accommodation for successful applicants to present their research at RIPE 89. Apply before 16 August at: https://www.ripe.net/raci/ ---------------------- Mentoring Programme ---------------------- The RIPE Meeting Mentoring programme pairs experienced community members with newcomers. For the past 25 years, RIPE Meetings have brought together individuals passionate about Internet operations, policy, and governance. As the community grows, it is important that everyone feels welcome and able to participate, regardless of technical skill or career stage. For more information about how to become a mentor or be paired with a mentor, visit: https://ripe89.ripe.net/attend/diversity/mentoring-programme/ ------------- Accommodation ------------- We have blocked rooms for RIPE 89 attendees at the Clarion Congress Hotel Prague, which are subject to availability. Reserve now to ensure your accommodation at the meeting venue: https://ripe89.ripe.net/attend/accommodation/ ------------- On-site Childcare ------------- We're making it easier for parents to fully participate in the RIPE Meeting by offering professional, on-site childcare at the meeting venue for children aged 6 months to 10 years. Space is limited, so be sure to register before 11 October to confirm your child's place. For more information, visit: https://ripe89.ripe.net/attend/diversity/childcare/ ----------------------------------- Important Dates and Deadlines ------------------------------------ 24 June: Call for Presentations issued 16 Aug: RACI application deadline 16 Aug: RIPE Fellowship application deadline 23 Aug: Deadline to submit a talk proposal 27 Sept: Final programme published 11 Oct: Mentoring application deadline 11 Oct: Childcare application deadline 18 Oct: Lightning Talk submissions reviewed 21 Oct: Deadline to send recorded presentations to be published on the website 28 Oct – 1 Nov 2024: RIPE 89 takes place in Prague —------------------ More information about RIPE 89 can be found at: https://ripe89.ripe.net/ Track the #RIPE89 hashtag on social media for the latest updates. See you in Prague! Kind regards, RIPE 89 Meeting Organisation Team

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[news] Call for Volunteers for RIPE NCC Charging Scheme Task Force 2024
by Ondřej Filip 01 Jul '24

01 Jul '24

Dear RIPE NCC members, At the RIPE NCC Executive Board Meeting on 24-25 June, we agreed to set up a task force to work on the principles that should apply to the RIPE NCC Charging Scheme. The Board will take the principles and recommendations from the task force into account when proposing a new charging scheme model for members to vote on at a General Meeting. Apart from members from the Executive Board and RIPE NCC staff, we are looking for representatives from our membership. We know some of you are interested in the topic, and we would like to encourage you to volunteer to work on this important task. The composition of the task force will be two RIPE NCC staff members, two Executive Board members and approximately 10 RIPE NCC members. I have included the proposed charter of the task force below. We encourage members from across the service region and of different sizes to volunteer so we can select from a pool that reflects the diverse range of experience, background, organisation type, nationalities and expertise that exists in our membership. We would particularly like to see expertise in finance and knowledge of the Internet market represented on the task force. To volunteer, please fill out the form adding your motivation and submit it no later than 19 July 2024. https://www.ripe.net/participate/forms/apply/ripe-ncc-charging-scheme-task-… While this is a task force established by the RIPE NCC Executive Board and reporting to the Executive Board, the principles of RIPE 782, RIPE Task Forces: Definition and Guidelines will be followed: https://www.ripe.net/publications/docs/ripe-782/ Best regards, Ondřej Filip RIPE NCC Executive Board Chair ----- Introduction In the course of 2023 and 2024, the RIPE NCC Management and the RIPE NCC Executive Board have put a lot of effort into developing and proposing charging schemes that can sustain the RIPE NCC and meet the needs of its members. In 2023, the Board proposed a category model that was rejected by the membership. In 2024, the Board proposed simpler options that met with objections from a significant number of people. During discussions, many alternative charging proposals were proposed on the members-discuss mailing list. To improve the Charging Scheme process and to get broader input on a future Charging Scheme model, the Executive Board has decided to create a task force that represents different groups within the RIPE NCC organisation and membership. Objectives of the Task Force The Task Force will have the following objectives: - Define the principles of a future Charging Scheme - Propose an improved process for the annual Charging Scheme discussions and adoption The Task Force will not discuss the RIPE NCC Budget or set any actual fees or prices. Participants of the Task Force To have an efficient task force, the group will have to be limited in size. The Executive Board will select key individuals that have put themselves forward, have good understanding of the Charging Scheme and represent a variety of member groups. The group will consist of participants from three groups, namely: - RIPE NCC staff - RIPE NCC Executive Board - RIPE NCC members Timeframe - Several meetings in Q3 and Q4 2024 - Report on progress at the RIPE NCC General Meeting in October 2024 - Send recommendations to the Executive Board when work is completed

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[news] RIPE NCC Member Update: June 2024
by Karla Liddle-White 28 Jun '24

28 Jun '24

Dear RIPE NCC members, The June 2024 Member Update is now available on our website. You can access it at: https://www.ripe.net/publications/news/member-update-june-2024/ This month’s edition features an important update on the 2025 Charging Scheme model, which was voted on by members at the May General Meeting. This changes members’ fees for next year and includes an additional charge for ASNs. Look at the update to see what fees will apply to your LIR next year. Best regards, Karla Liddle-White Communications Officer RIPE NCC

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[news] In Remembrance - Erik Bais
by Hans Petter Holen 29 May '24

29 May '24

Dear all, We are deeply saddened by the passing of one of the pillars of the RIPE community, Erik Bais. Erik was a RIPE NCC member, the Address Policy Working Group Chair, and, above all, a friend to RIPE NCC staff and the RIPE community. Erik first got involved in the RIPE community in 2002, and he served as the Chair of the Address Policy Working Group from 2018 onwards. He contributed to and authored several important RIPE policies. Never afraid to voice his thoughts, Erik has been a powerful presence in the RIPE community, and he has provided considerable guidance to the RIPE NCC over the years. A regular at RIPE Meetings, Erik was incredibly generous with his time, mentoring many community members, both formally through RIPE programmes and via the friendships and relationships he built through his wisdom and humour. The mental health of people in the community was of particular concern to him, and we saw this clearly with the advocacy work he carried out during the COVID-19 pandemic. His participation helped shape the RIPE community as we know it today. We will miss his energy, his clarity of thought and above all his warm friendship. On behalf of the RIPE NCC and the RIPE Chair Team, we extend our condolences to Erik’s family and friends. Hans Petter Holen Managing Director RIPE NCC Mirjam Kühne RIPE Chair

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[news] The RIPE NCC General Meeting May 2024
by Hans Petter Holen 24 May '24

24 May '24

Dear colleagues, The RIPE NCC General Meeting May 2024 took place from 22-24 May 2024. A total of 1,682 votes were cast. The resolution and election results are as follows: Resolution 1: “The General Meeting adopts the RIPE NCC Financial Report 2023.” The resolution was approved. Resolution 2: "The General Meeting discharges the Executive Board with regard to its actions as they appear from the Annual Report 2023 and Financial Report 2023." The resolution was approved. Resolution 3: “The General Meeting adopts the RIPE NCC Charging Scheme 2025 Model A.” “The General Meeting adopts the RIPE NCC Charging Scheme 2025 Model B.” “The General Meeting adopts the RIPE NCC Charging Scheme 2025 Model C.” The General Meeting approved Model C. The following two candidates were elected to the RIPE NCC Executive Board: - Sander Steffann - Piotr Strzyżewski A full voting report is available at: https://www.ripe.net/membership/meetings/gm/meetings/may-2024/voting-report/ Congratulations to Sander and Piotr on their election to the RIPE NCC Executive Board. I would also like to thank outgoing Board member Job Snijders for his hard work over the last three years. My appreciation to all members who voted and contributed to the discussions at the GM. Kind regards, Hans Petter Holen Managing Director and CEO RIPE NCC

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[GM] General Meeting Taking Place Today - Don't Forget to Register!
by Fergal Cunningham 22 May '24

22 May '24

Dear all, Registration for the RIPE NCC General Meeting closes at 14:00 UTC+2 today. Don't forget to register if you want to follow discussions, vote for your preferred charging scheme for 2025, and elect your candidates for the RIPE NCC Executive Board. You can register to participate and vote at: https://my.ripe.net/#/meetings/active All the information you need to make informed decisions is available from our GM webpages: https://www.ripe.net/membership/meetings/gm/meetings/may-2024/ Two-factor authentication (2FA) is now mandatory for RIPE NCC Access account holders. If you have not enabled 2FA and you click the registration link, you will need to follow the instructions in an email sent to you by the RIPE NCC. Once enabled, you will be able to access the LIR Portal to register. If you're attending the GM at the venue, don't forget to check in at the Registration Desk by 16:00 UTC+2 and pick up the sticker you need to gain access to the meeting. Best regards, Fergal Cunningham Head of Membership Engagement RIPE NCC

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[GM] The RIPE NCC General Meeting is Tomorrow
by Karla Liddle-White 21 May '24

21 May '24

Dear RIPE NCC members, The General Meeting (GM) will take place tomorrow at 16:00 (UTC+2). This is your opportunity as the membership to discuss our activities and give input on the issues that impact our organisation. At this GM, members will vote on three resolutions, including the RIPE NCC Charging Scheme 2025. There is also an election to fill two seats on the RIPE NCC Executive Board. REGISTER BY 14:00 (UTC+2) TOMORROW Registration will close at 14:00 (UTC+2) tomorrow. If you would like to participate in the GM, register now at: https://my.ripe.net/#/meetings/active PARTICIPATING IN THE GM You must register so you can participate in the GM. All registered attendees will receive an email shortly after registration closes at 14:00 (UTC+2) on Wednesday 22 May with the link to the virtual meeting platform ‘Meetecho’ and a link to the livestream. The results will also be available from the livestream at 10:30 (UTC+2) on Friday 24 May 2024. The voting codes and the link to vote in the GM will be sent before the GM begins, and the voting platform will become active after the Chair declares it open at agenda point 9 during the meeting. The agenda, information about Executive Board candidates and supporting documents for the GM are available at: https://www.ripe.net/gm/may-2024 SUPPORT The General Meeting Organisation Team is on hand to support members with their enquiries. GM support is available between 09:00 - 18:00 (UTC+2). For any GM-related questions, please email: agm(a)ripe.net. ATTENDING ONSITE If you are attending the GM in person, you need to check in at the GM Registration Desk after you have registered. You can check in from Tuesday 21 May at 09:00 (UTC+2). You will receive a sticker that you need to enter the GM room. The GM Registration Desk is located at the RIPE 88 registration desk. We ask that you check in and pick up your sticker as early as possible. RIPE 88 Relevant presentations for the GM also take place in the RIPE NCC Services Working Group session at RIPE 88. There will be updates from our Managing Director, our Chief Technology Officer and Chief Registry Officer. There will also be a presentation on RIPE NCC RPKI Operations. Register for RIPE 88 at: https://ripe88.ripe.net/attend/register/ Kind regards, Karla Liddle-White General Meeting Organisation Team RIPE NCC

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[news] RIPE NCC Member Update: May 2024
by Kjerstin Burdiek 20 May '24

20 May '24

Dear RIPE NCC members, The May 2024 Member Update is now available on our website. You can access it at: https://www.ripe.net/publications/news/member-update-may-2024/ RIPE 88 begins today, and we have a full week ahead with RIPE Working Group sessions on Address Policy, the RIPE Database, RIPE NCC Services, and much more. We also have the RIPE NCC General Meeting from 22-24 May, where members can vote on important resolutions, including the adoption of a Charging Scheme 2025. Registration is still open for RIPE 88. You can buy a ticket to attend in person or attend online for free: https://ripe88.ripe.net/attend/register/ And register for the General Meeting at: https://my.ripe.net/#/meetings/active Best regards, Kjerstin Burdiek Communications Officer RIPE NCC

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[news] 175th RIPE NCC Executive Board Meeting - Summary Notes
by Hans Petter Holen 14 May '24

14 May '24

Dear RIPE NCC members, The RIPE NCC Executive Board held its 175th meeting on 6 May 2024. The minutes are now available: https://www.ripe.net/about-us/executive-board/minutes/2024/175th-executive-… The Executive Board publishes the minutes of its meetings so that the workings of the Board and the decisions it makes are transparent to the membership it represents. The following is a summary of the main items from the meeting. Further details are available in the minutes. ------------------------------- Main Items ------------------------------- - The Board discussed the agenda of the upcoming General Meeting in detail. The Board acknowledged the depth of feeling from members on the Charging Scheme discussion. The Board agreed that members would be asked to vote on the Board’s Charging Scheme proposal as usual, and the member proposal would be added to the GM agenda as a topic for discussion without an attached resolution to vote on. - The topic of future-proofing the structure and funding model of the RIPE NCC was discussed by the Board. Board member Remco van Mook will lead a discussion at RIPE 88 at a BoF titled “Building a Stable Future for the RIPE NCC”. Remco detailed the purpose of the BoF, stating the need for considering the bigger picture about how to move the RIPE NCC forward. Remco will report on the outcomes of the BoF at both the General Meeting on 22 May and at the Community Plenary on 23 May. RIPE Chair Mirjam Kühne explained she was thinking about this from the RIPE community perspective and would present high-level thoughts in a RIPE Labs article and discuss the issue at the Community Plenary. Kind regards, Hans Petter Holen Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer RIPE NCC

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