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RIPE Labs Article Competition - RIPE 91
by Alun Davies 28 Jul '25

28 Jul '25

Dear colleagues, The RIPE Labs Article Competition for RIPE 91 is open! If you have something to say about the Internet, but you don't usually get the chance to do so at RIPE Meetings, this is a really good opportunity to fix that. The author of the winning article will receive free tickets, travel, and accommodation for RIPE 91 taking place in Bucharest this October. The competition deadline is 5 September and you can get more information on how to enter over on RIPE Labs: https://labs.ripe.net/competitions/ripe-labs-article-competition-ripe-91/ If you have questions, don't hesitate to send us an email at labs(a)ripe.net. Kind regards, Alun Davies RIPE Labs Editor RIPE NCC

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The RIPE Chair Team Reports - July 2025
by Mirjam Kuehne 15 Jul '25

15 Jul '25

Dear colleagues, In this new report from the RIPE Chair Team, we update you on the latest RIPE community developments: https://labs.ripe.net/author/mirjam_kuhne/the-ripe-chair-team-reports-july-… Preparations for RIPE 91 are well underway. We are in the process of reviewing our mentorship and fellowship programmes and we will need your help. There are a number of ongoing policy proposals and we share some ideas to improve the accessibility of the policy portfolio. Finally, we provide a short update on recent industry event we participated in. Kind regards, Mirjam Kühne RIPE Chair

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RIPE 91: Early Bird and CfP Reminder
by Meeting Mailbox 14 Jul '25

14 Jul '25

Dear colleagues, With RIPE 91 approaching, we would like to remind you of several key dates and details for your planning. The meeting will take place both online and in person at the JW Marriott Grand Hotel, Bucharest, Romania, from 20 – 24 October 2025. You can register for the meeting at: https://ripe91.ripe.net/attend/attendee-info/register/ ------------------- Early Bird Registration Deadline ------------------- Please note that the Early Bird Rate deadline is Monday, 21 July 2025. Make sure to register and complete payment before this date to benefit from reduced rates: Week ticket: EUR 400 Early Bird: EUR 350 Day ticket: EUR 130 Early Bird: EUR 125 Student (week) ticket: EUR 50 Full ticket information is available at: https://ripe91.ripe.net/attend/attendee-info/register/ ---------------------- Call for Presentations ---------------------- The submission deadline for the Call for Presentations (CfP) is 31 July 2025. Lightning talk proposals can be submitted until 6 October 2025. More information is available at: https://ripe91.ripe.net/present/call-for-presentations/ -------------- Accommodation -------------- JW Marriott Grand Hotel Calea 13 Septembrie, 90, Bucharest, Romania 050726 We have negotiated rates for RIPE Meeting attendees, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Follow booking instructions on: https://ripe91.ripe.net/attend/on-site/meeting-venue/ ----------------------------- Important Dates and Deadlines ----------------------------- 21 July: Early Bird registration deadline 21 July: RACI application deadline 31 July: Talk submission deadline 15 Sept: Childcare application deadline 15 Sept: Mentoring application deadline 15 Sept: Local Hub application deadline 26 Sept: Sponsorship deadline 29 Sept: Final programme published 06 Oct: Lightning Talk submissions deadline 10 Oct: Deadline to submit recorded presentations for website publication 20 Oct - 24 Oct: RIPE 91 takes place in Bucharest More information about RIPE 91 can be found at: https://ripe91.ripe.net/ We are committed to a safe and welcoming environment for all attendees. The RIPE Code of Conduct applies throughout the event: https://ripe91.ripe.net/about/code-of-conduct/ For meeting updates, follow the #RIPE91 on social media. Kind regards, RIPE Meetings Organisation Team

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#DigitalSingleMarket #DigitalNetworksAct #QualityofService #Interconnection
by Tom Smyth 07 Jul '25

07 Jul '25

Folks, as some of you are aware, the EU Commission have a consultation open finishing on Friday at 17:00 CET on the upcomming Digital Networks act, there are 2 of them there is a targeted consultation (long and complex) and a shorter one here https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/1… a number of SME Internet stakeholders and I intend to sign a letter to the Commission voicing concerns about impact of some of the proposed policies on competition, SMEs, Network Neutrality and Quality of Service, particularly interconnection regulation and the proposed dispute resolution mandate... If you are concerned or interested in learning more please email me off list and would happily discuss with you Thanks for your time and consideration in this matter, apologies to those who are not in the EU on this list but I think this will affect many of us on the list. -- Kindest regards, Tom Smyth.

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Maria Farrell on the RIPE Labs Podcast - Break Ground. Plants Seeds. Rewild the Internet!
by Alun Davies 01 Jul '25

01 Jul '25

Dear colleagues, Following on from her brilliant talk at RIPE 90, we invited Maria Farrell to come record an episode of the RIPE Labs podcast with us. Maria sets out a sharp and thoroughly convincing case for why we need to regenerate the conditions of diversity and open competition that have made the Internet such fertile ground for technical innovation. Please have a listen, and if you get something out of the episode and Maria's message, pass it on! The episode is available on RIPE Labs: https://labs.ripe.net/author/alun_davies/maria-farrell-break-ground-plant-s… Or you can jump right into the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o34GAyhf84M Best regards, Alun Davies RIPE Labs Editor RIPE NCC

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Statement from the Number Resource Organization regarding AFRINIC Elections
by Ulka Athale 26 Jun '25

26 Jun '25

This message is sent on behalf of the Number Resource Organization (NRO) ------------------------ The announcement is available at: https://www.nro.net/statement-from-the-number-resource-organization-regardi… ------------------------ Statement from the Number Resource Organization regarding AFRINIC Elections ------------------------ The NRO reaffirm our unwavering commitment to open, transparent, and high‑integrity governance processes, including the conduct of elections for RIR governing bodies. We acknowledge the recent concerns expressed by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) regarding the integrity and transparency of the AFRINIC Board of Directors election. We note ICANN’s request for clarity on this matter, in alignment with the Internet Coordination Policy‑2 (ICP‑2) framework. We fully support ICANN’s efforts to bring transparency and accountability to the AFRINIC election process. Upholding trust in RIR governance is essential not only for AFRINIC’s community, but for the stability and cohesion of the global Internet number resource system. Each RIR is founded on the principles of neutrality, community‑developed policy, and member‑driven processes. Ensuring that these principles are upheld in AFRINIC’s election safeguards the integrity and resilience of the entire RIR ecosystem. Hans Petter Holen Chair Number Resource Organization On behalf of the NRO Executive Council (NRO EC) ------------------------ Kind regards, Ulka Athale RIPE NCC www.ripe.net

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RIPE 90 Community Plenary Minutes
by Mirjam Kuehne 24 Jun '25

24 Jun '25

Dear colleagues, The draft minutes of the RIPE 90 Community Plenary are online: https://www.ripe.net/community/ripe-governance/ripe-community-plenary/minut… Please let me know if you have any comments or corrections. Kind regards, Mirjam Kühne RIPE Chair

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Community Reconsideration Petition from ALAC to the Empowered Community Administration on the Postponement of ATRT4
by Ulka Athale 23 Jun '25

23 Jun '25

This message is sent on behalf of the Number Resource Organization (NRO) ------------------------------- Read the announcement at: https://www.nro.net/community-reconsideration-petition-from-alac-to-the-emp… ------------------------------- Community Reconsideration Petition from ALAC to the Empowered Community Administration on the Postponement of ATRT4 ------------------------------- Under the ICANN Bylaws, delivery of a Community Reconsideration Petition to the Empowered Community Administration (ECA) by a Community Petitioning Decisional Participant on 19 June (Community Reconsideration Notification Date) triggers a 21-day Community Reconsideration Petition Support Period, during which other Decisional Participants may support the Community Reconsideration Petition. The petition from the ALAC representative in the ECA seeks reconsideration of the ICANN Board Resolutions of 19 May 2025 published at: https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/approved-r…, specifically: 1. The continued deferral of the ICANN Fourth Accountability and Transparency Review (otherwise known as ATRT4) pending community dialogue (the third bullet of Resolved 2025.05.19.02) (“Challenged Decision #1”); 2. The direction to the ICANN President and CEO or his designee(s) to initiate work to design a review program intended at enhancing ICANN’s accountability, transparency, and effectiveness (Resolved 2025.05.19.01) (“Challenged Decision #2”); and 3. The direction to ICANN’s President and CEO or his designee(s) to develop the plan for community dialogue for ICANN Reviews (Resolved 2025.05.19.04) insofar as it impacts ATRT4 and/or the review of ICANN’s accountability and transparency (“Challenged Decision #3”). Full details of the petition document can be found at the ICANN website: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/alac-to-eca-19jun25-en… The 21-day ICANN Community Reconsideration Petition Support Period commenced on 19 June 2025 and will end at 23:59 PDT on 10 July 2025, or 06:59 UTC on 11 July 2025. Please refer to Article 4.3, Annex D of the ICANN Bylaws for additional details on the Community Reconsideration Request https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#annexD. Members of the ASO community can submit comment about this petition before the deadline at secretariat(a)aso.icann.org. Regards, The ASO Secretariat ------------------------------- Background Information Under ICANN Bylaws, the Address Supporting Organization (ASO) is a Decisional Participant in the Empowered Community. The Empowered Community is an accountability mechanism under the ICANN Bylaws through which ICANN's Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees are organised under California law. This mechanism provides the Empowered Community with nine powers it can use to raise concerns regarding an action or inaction taken by the ICANN Board or the ICANN organization. The community powers and rules that govern the Empowered Community are defined in the ICANN Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. The Empowered Community is composed of five Decisional Participants: ICANN’s three Supporting Organizations, the At-Large Advisory Committee, and the Governmental Advisory Committee. ------------------------------- -- Kind regards, Ulka Athale RIPE NCC www.ripe.net

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RIPE Meeting Accessibility Considerations
by Mirjam Kuehne 19 Jun '25

19 Jun '25

Dear colleagues, As discussed at the DEI session at RIPE 90 in Lisbon, the RIPE NCC shared the list of accessibility considerations they are using for RIPE Meetings on the diversity mailing list: https://mailman.ripe.net/archives/list/diversity@ripe.net/thread/NQLT3LPWBM… If you have any suggestion or feedback to the RIPE NCC events team, please feel free to engage on the diversity mailing list or reach out to the meeting team directly. Kind regards, Mirjam Kühne RIPE Chair

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The RIPE Chair Team Reports - June 2025
by Mirjam Kuehne 17 Jun '25

17 Jun '25

Dear colleagues, In this new RIPE Chair Team report we're looking at feedback received from RIPE 90 and looking forward to RIPE 91. We cover current policy discussions and provide brief updates on the RIPE Code of Conduct team, the draft RIR governance document, and the RIPE Nominating Committee's recent decision on the new RIPE Chair Team. The full June report, in which we also look back at various industry events we participated in over the past month, is available on RIPE Labs: https://labs.ripe.net/author/mirjam_kuhne/the-ripe-chair-team-reports-june-… Kind regards, Mirjam Kühne and Niall O'Reilly RIPE Chair and RIPE Vice-Chair

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