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New on RIPE Labs: Testing IXP Configurations Without Breaking Production - A Digital Twin Approach
by Alun Davies 23 Feb '26

23 Feb '26

Dear colleagues, The first entry for the RIPE Labs article competition for RIPE 92 is in! Tommaso Caiazzi and his colleagues show us how new additions to the IXP Digital Twin help IXP operators safely test configuration changes and member onboarding outside production. Read more on RIPE Labs: https://labs.ripe.net/author/tcaiazzi/testing-ixp-configurations-without-br… Kind regards, Alun Davies RIPE Labs Editor RIPE NCC

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RIPE Labs Article Competition for RIPE 92 - Now Open
by Alun Davies 23 Feb '26

23 Feb '26

Dear colleagues, Submissions are now open for the RIPE Labs Article Competition for RIPE 92. We’re looking for thoughtful, technical, and original contributions from across the community. So if you have something to say about the Internet, but don’t usually get the opportunity to attend RIPE Meetings, this is a great way to get involved. The author of the winning article will receive a full package to attend RIPE 92 in Edinburgh this May - including a meeting ticket, travel, and accommodation. The deadline for entries is 3 April and you can find full details and submission guidelines on RIPE Labs: https://labs.ripe.net/competitions/ripe-labs-article-competition-ripe-92/ If you want more details, please feel free to get in touch with us at labs(a)ripe.net. Kind regards, Alun Davies RIPE Labs Editor RIPE NCC

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RIPE 92 Call for Local Hubs
by Gergana Petrova 17 Feb '26

17 Feb '26

Dear colleagues, We want to help people who can’t physically join a RIPE Meeting to participate remotely and in a more engaging way. Do you want to facilitate a space for them to meet in your city? If yes, organise a Local Hub! Local Hubs are in-person gatherings that run alongside the RIPE Meeting. They give registered participants the chance to: - Watch the webcast of the RIPE Meeting - Follow discussions and take part remotely via chat, audio, or video - Connect face-to-face with other community members locally - Share perspectives, ideas, and discussions rooted in their local context As a host, you can also tailor the experience by adding local discussions or debates around RIPE Meeting topics that matter most to your community. Interested? You can find all the details at: https://ripe92.ripe.net/attend/local-hubs/ Local Hubs can be organised at any time, but if you let us know by Monday, 13 April 2026, we’ll be able to feature your Local Hub on the RIPE 92 website and provide additional technical information, promotion, and support. We are looking forward to hearing from you. Best regards, Gergana --- Gergana Petrova Community Development RIPE NCC

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New on RIPE Labs: Peering Market at a Glance
by Alun Davies 11 Feb '26

11 Feb '26

Dear colleagues, In a new paper, the team from NAMEX argues that - contrary to claims that IXP growth is stalling - the peering market is not in decline but is transforming. Read more on RIPE Labs: https://labs.ripe.net/author/flavio_luciani_1/peering-market-at-a-glance-tr… Kind regards, Alun Davies RIPE Labs Editor RIPE NCC

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Call for Public Comments on the 2025 IANA Performance Matrix Summary Report
by Karla Liddle-White 06 Feb '26

06 Feb '26

This message is sent on behalf of the Number Resource Organization The original announcement is available at: https://www.nro.net/call-for-public-comments-on-the-2025-iana-performance-m… -------------------- Call for Public Comments on the 2025 IANA Performance Matrix Summary Report -------------------- As a result of the successful IANA Stewardship Transition in 2016, the IANA Numbering Services are managed through a Service Level Agreement between ICANN and the five Regional Internet Registries (RIRs). In the same year, the IANA Numbering Services Review Committee (IANA RC) was established. The IANA RC is composed of representatives from each RIR region and advises and assists the RIRs in the review and evaluation of the IANA Numbering Services. The operational delivery of the IANA Numbering Services is currently performed by Public Technical Identifiers (PTI). PTI publishes detailed monthly performance reports, which are available on the IANA Numbering Services website: https://www.iana.org/performance/numbers Based on these monthly reports, the five RIRs have compiled the 2025 IANA Performance Matrix Summary Report: https://www.nro.net/wp-content/uploads/2025-IANA-Performance-Matrix.pdf 30-Day Public Comment Period The IANA RC is now opening a 30-day public comment period to seek input from the global Internet number community regarding the performance of the IANA Numbering Services and the findings contained in the 2025 IANA Performance Matrix Summary Report. All members of the Internet number community are encouraged to review the report and provide feedback. Comments on IANA service performance should be submitted to: iana-performance [at] nro [dot] net The IANA RC will publish its annual report in March 2026 as formal advice to the NRO Executive Council. This report will be based on the Performance Matrix Summary Report and on the input received from the community during this consultation process. The public comment period will close on Friday, 6 March 2026 at 23:59 UTC. All comments received will be published on the NRO website in the dedicated IANA RC section and will be carefully considered as part of the preparation of the final report. Following the conclusion of the comment period, the IANA RC will meet to review and evaluate all submitted feedback. The NRO website where the comments will be published can be found at: https://www.nro.net/accountability/operational/iana-numbering-services-revi… On behalf of Constanze Bürger Chair, IANA Numbering Services Review Committee -- Kind regards, Karla Liddle-White Senior Communications Officer RIPE NCC

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RIR Governance Document Version 2: Status Report Q1 2026
by Ulka Athale 06 Feb '26

06 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-version-2-status-report-q1-2026/ ---------------------------- The Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC) has compiled a status report on the outstanding topics related to comments received during the consultation on the second version of the RIR Governance Document [1]. The report is available at: https://www.nro.net/rir-governance-document-version-2-status-report-q1-2026/ This report is a result of NRO NC workshop from 12 to 14 November in Montevideo to review the feedback received 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. Following this review, the NRO NC concluded that while a large part of the document is in place, there are certain questions that warrant further discussion. This report lists “open” issues as well as those issues that received significantly more comments and the decisions made during the workshop based on feedback received. These issues will be addressed by updating the language in the final version. As work on the RIR Governance Document progresses, this status report highlights questions that are still under discussion and might be modified in the final version of the document. We encourage interested parties to review the status report and continue to monitor progress prior to the publication of the final draft which will advance to the RIRs and ICANN for approval and adoption [2]. We sincerely thank everyone who has shared their insights, and we appreciate the time, thought and effort put in by our respondents. Please review the updated process timeline to ensure you don’t miss the opportunity to provide feedback in the future [3]. 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] https://www.nro.net/policy/internet-coordination-policy-2/rir-governance-do… [2] https://www.nro.net/policy/internet-coordination-policy-2/community-engagem… [3] 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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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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