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The RIPE Chair Team Reports - February 2026
by Mirjam Kuehne 04 Feb '26

04 Feb '26

Dear colleagues, As 2026 gets underway, we share updates on RIPE 92 preparations, active working group discussions, the new fellowship programme, governance document revisions, and industry events: https://labs.ripe.net/author/mirjam_kuhne/the-ripe-chair-team-reports-febru… Kind regards, Mirjam Kühne and Anna Wilson RIPE Chair Team

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RIPE 92 Important Dates/Information
by Meeting Mailbox 03 Feb '26

03 Feb '26

Dear colleagues, With RIPE 92 approaching, we would like to remind you of several key deadlines and details for your planning. The meeting will take place both online and in person at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Scotland, from 18-22 May 2026. You can register for the meeting at: https://ripe92.ripe.net/register/ -------------- Deadlines -------------- Please take note of the following upcoming deadlines: *20 February* Early bird deadline: If you haven’t yet completed your registration payment, please kindly do so soon to secure your early bird rate. You can complete the payment by using the unique link provided in your initial registration confirmation email. *9 March* Call for Presentations (CfP): The submission deadline for presentations is 9 March. Lightning talk proposals can be submitted until 4 May. ripe92.ripe.net/present/call-for-presentations *15 March* Accommodation: Negotiated rates are available, but due to the limited number of rooms, we encourage you to book as soon as possible. https://ripe92.ripe.net/on-site/accommodation/ *13 April* Mentoring: Learn more about becoming a mentor or being paired with a mentor. https://ripe92.ripe.net/attend/mentoring-programme/ Local Hub: Can’t travel to Edinburgh? Help bring the RIPE community together in your area by hosting a Local Hub. https://ripe92.ripe.net/attend/local-hubs/ *24 April* Sponsorship: Supporting RIPE 92 through sponsorship gives your organisation excellent exposure in the global internet community. If you are interested, please get in touch with the RIPE Meeting Team. https://ripe92.ripe.net/about/sponsors/ ------------- More information about RIPE 92 can be found at: https://ripe92.ripe.net/ We are committed to a safe and welcoming environment for all attendees. The RIPE Code of Conduct applies throughout the event. https://ripe92.ripe.net/about/code-of-conduct/ For meeting updates, follow #RIPE92 on social media. Kind regards, The RIPE Meeting Team

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RIR Governance Document Second Consultation Summary Report and Next Steps
by Ulka Athale 02 Feb '26

02 Feb '26

This message is sent on behalf of the Number Resource Organization -------------------- The original announcement is available at: https://www.nro.net/rir-governance-document-second-consultation-summary-rep… -------------------- RIR Governance Document Second Consultation Summary Report and Next Steps -------------------- The Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC) has completed its qualitative analysis and summary of the community feedback received in response to the second version of the draft “Governance Document for the Recognition, Operation, and Derecognition of Regional Internet Registries” (RIR Governance Document) [1]. The second consultation was open from 28 August until 7 November 2025. During this window, the NRO NC received comments across the five RIR mailing lists, input via various webinars and online sessions, sessions held at RIR Meetings, community fora, engagement with ICANN communities and also via the ICANN Public Comment process. This summary provides an overview of the comments received, including input received through ICANN’s public comment which was held in parallel with the RIR community engagements. The NRO NC will continue to discuss the feedback received by the RIR and ICANN communities while revising the RIR Governance Document. The document is available at: https://www.nro.net/policy/internet-coordination-policy-2/rir-governance-do… The summary does not include the NRO NC’s opinions on or responses to the comments submitted, nor does it include an evaluation of the communities’ opinion on the draft document. We invite you to browse through the feedback from the various community engagements along with reading our summary. We sincerely thank everyone who has shared their insights, and we appreciate the time, thought and effort put in by our respondents. The NRO NC are working on responses to the remaining key issues to be shared with the community. Please review the updated process timeline to ensure you don’t miss the opportunity to provide feedback in the future [2]. On behalf of the NRO NC The Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC) is also known as the Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC) within ICANN, where it serves as the body responsible for overseeing global policy development related to Internet number resources. [1] RIR Governance Document Version 2: https://www.nro.net/policy/internet-coordination-policy-2/rir-governance-do… [2] Process and timeline: https://www.nro.net/policy/internet-coordination-policy-2/process-for-the-r… -- Kind regards, Ulka Athale Community Development Manager RIPE NCC www.ripe.net

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New Draft RIPE Programme Committee Charter for your Review
by Mirjam Kuehne 28 Jan '26

28 Jan '26

Dear colleagues, We made some small changes to the RIPE Programme Committee Charter (currently ripe-829): In section 3. Composition and Roles, we added the option to have a representative from the regional community in Central Asia (CAPIF) on the RIPE PC (similar to the representatives from MENOG and SEE). At the same time, we added "RIPE" in front of WG Chairs and we added links to CAPIF, SEE and MENOG (all in section3). You can find the new draft version here: https://www.ripe.net/publications/docs/ripe-documents/other-documents/draft… Please let me know, if you have any comments or questions. The deadline for comments is 19 January 2026. Kind regards, Mirjam Kühne RIPE NCC

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Childcare questionnaire reminder
by Meeting Mailbox 28 Jan '26

28 Jan '26

Dear RIPE community, This is a friendly reminder to share your feedback on the childcare service provided at RIPE Meetings. If you have not already done so, we invite you to complete our short questionnaire to help us understand whether this service is still needed and how it can best support our community. The questionnaire will close on Friday, 6 February. You can access it here: https://ripe-ncc.typeform.com/childcare Thank you very much for your time and contribution. Kind regards The Meeting Organisation Team

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New on the RIPE Labs Podcast: The Technical Impact of Rapid-Response Blocking with Italy’s Piracy Shield
by Alun Davies 27 Jan '26

27 Jan '26

Dear colleagues, In our new episode of the RIPE Labs podcast, Raffaele Sommese of the University of Twente shares findings from research carried out by him and his colleagues on rapid-response blocking under Italy’s Piracy Shield. Through the episode, we talk about the platform's technical impact, how Raffaele and the team managed to measure it, and consequences for the Internet in Italy. Here's the episode on RIPE Labs: https://labs.ripe.net/author/alun_davies/raffaele-sommese-the-technical-imp… Or jump straight to the video on YouTube https://youtu.be/x7j-9UeXcjI?si=uGjFUYGe-askP10E Or listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://pod.link/1618220736/episode/Njk3NzIwYTY2ZTkwYzJhNTVkNjFjMzU0 Best regards, Alun Davies RIPE Labs Editor

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New Draft RIPE Working Group Chair Job Description and Procedures - for Review
by Mirjam Kuehne 26 Jan '26

26 Jan '26

Dear colleagues, As mentioned in our recent RIPE Chair report, we worked on a new version of the RIPE Working Group Chair Job Description and Procedures. This RIPE document was last updated in 2017. We clarified and further defined the responsibilities of WG chairs, including preparing for WG sessions, moderating mailing lists and setting up a process for selecting WG chairs. You can find the draft document here: https://www.ripe.net/publications/docs/ripe-documents/other-documents/draft… Please send feedback, comments or questions to this list or directly to me before 2 February 2026. Kind regards, Mirjam Kühne RIPE Chair

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SEE 14 Belgrade Registrations Open (21-22 April) and Call for Hosts for RIPE NCC Days (3-4 June) in Riga
by Ulka Athale 14 Jan '26

14 Jan '26

Dear colleagues, We’re excited to start the new year by inviting you to register for SEE 14 (South East Europe 14) taking place in Belgrade, Serbia! Join us on 21-22 April, at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Belgrade, for two days of networking, learning, and innovation. Attendance is free of charge, register at: https://www.ripe.net/s/see-14/ ---------------- Why attend SEE 14? ---------------- - Two full days of networking and learning - A platform to showcase your innovations - Tutorials, best practices, and the latest developments from industry experts - Opportunities to connect with organisations from South East Europe - Fantastic social events - RIPE NCC staff on hand to help with membership questions about membership or issues This meeting covers a wide range of topics, including: - IPv6 deployment - Network, DNS and IXP operations - Routing and RPKI - Internet governance and regulatory practices - Data centre technologies - Internet measurements ----------------------------- Submit a Presentation ----------------------------- Do you have expertise or insights to share? The SEE Programme Committee is seeking regional presentations on Internet-related topics. Submit your proposal by 26 February 2026: https://www.ripe.net/s/see-14/call-for-presentations/ We will be using the Pretalx submission system, introduced last year at RIPE 91. Please submit your proposal for SEE 14 via Pretalx, following the step-by-step guide available at: https://www.ripe.net/s/see-14/how-to-submit-a-proposal/ ----------------------------- Training Courses ----------------------------- Attend our training courses at SEE 14 on 23-24 April. Separate registration is required for training courses. Register for free at: https://www.ripe.net/s/see-14/training-courses/ IPv6 Fundamentals Training Course – 23 April RIPE Database Training Course – 24 April ----------------- To find more information go to SEE 14: https://www.ripe.net/s/see-14/ ----------------- Call for Hosts: RIPE NCC Days Riga, 3-4 June 2026 Are you interested in hosting the upcoming RIPE NCC Days in Riga, Latvia? The event is scheduled for 3-4 June 2026, and the RIPE NCC is seeking a local host to help organise and manage the event. As a local host, you receive excellent visibility at the event in recognition of your support. The call for a host is available at: https://www.ripe.net/meetings/regional-meetings/ripe-ncc-days/call-for-host/ RIPE NCC Days are regional events that provide a valuable opportunity for network engineers and technical staff to connect, exchange knowledge, and learn about the support available from the RIPE NCC in areas such as technical assistance, policy development, and training. For more details about RIPE NCC Days, please visit: https://www.ripe.net/meetings/regional-meetings/ripe-ncc-days/ If you are interested in hosting, please send your expression of interest to regional(a)ripe.net by 4 February 2026. ----------------------------- Sponsor Our Events ----------------------------- Sponsor SEE 14 or any of our other events and to support the Internet community in South East Europe and reach key Internet industry players. See available packages: https://www.ripe.net/meetings/event-sponsorship/ We look forward to welcoming you to Belgrade and Riga! Best regards, Ulka Athale Community Development Manager RIPE NCC ----------------- Useful Links SEE 14 Registration and Information: https://www.ripe.net/s/see-14/ SEE 14 Call for Presentations: https://www.ripe.net/s/see-14/call-for-presentations/ SEE 14 Training Courses: https://www.ripe.net/s/see-14/training-courses/ RIPE NCC Days Call for Host: https://www.ripe.net/meetings/regional-meetings/ripe-ncc-days/call-for-host/ -- Ulka Athale Community Development Manager RIPE NCC www.ripe.net

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Feedback on Childcare at RIPE Meetings
by Hafsa Boueddine 14 Jan '26

14 Jan '26

Dear RIPE Community, We would like to ask for your feedback on the childcare service provided at RIPE meetings. We are sharing a short questionnaire to better understand whether this service is still needed and how it can best support our community. Your input will help us assess its relevance and guide future planning. https://ripe-ncc.typeform.com/childcare Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. Kind regards, The Meeting Organisation Team

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RIPE NomCom 2025 Report published as ripe-849
by Mirjam Kuehne 22 Dec '25

22 Dec '25

Dear colleagues, The Final Report of the RIPE Nominating Committee 2025 has now been published as RIPE Document: https://www.ripe.net/publications/docs/ripe-849/ Kind regards, Mirjam Kühne RIPE Chair

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