Nepal, 17th Apr 2026 - The 4th APAC IPv6 Council Meeting, organized by the APAC IPv6 Council and hosted by Subisu Limited, was successfully held on April 9–10, 2026, at the Radisson Hotel, Kathmandu, Nepal. The two-day international conference brought together policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, academia, and technical experts from over 18 countries to advance discussions on IPv6 adoption, AI-driven networks, and next-generation Internet infrastructure.
With over 300 participants attending across both days, the event highlighted the growing urgency of transitioning from legacy IPv4 systems to a scalable, secure, and future-ready IPv6 ecosystem.
Host Partner: Subisu Limited
The APAC IPv6 Council extends its sincere appreciation to Subisu Limited, the official host of the 4th Council Meeting. As one of Nepal’s leading Internet Service Providers, Subisu has played a pioneering role in advancing IPv6 deployment in the country, including early dual-stack implementation initiatives.
A key highlight of the event was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the APAC IPv6 Council and Subisu, strengthening long-term collaboration in technical capacity building, knowledge exchange, and national IPv6 deployment efforts.
Distinguished Speakers and Key Discussions
The conference featured an extensive lineup of regional and global experts addressing policy, technical, and ecosystem-level challenges and opportunities:
Additional ecosystem presentations highlighted contributions from NPIX, NREN, ICT Foundation Nepal, and regional IPv6 initiatives, reinforcing the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration.
High-Level Panel Discussions
The conference featured two high-impact panel discussions that brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and technical experts to address critical challenges in IPv6 adoption and Internet resilience.
Panel 1: Internet Security, Resilience, and the IPv6 Transition
Moderated by Dr. Navaneethan C. Arjuman (APAN IPv6 & 5G Working Group Chair), this panel focused on aligning industry deployment with government policy and security frameworks.
Panelists including Mr. Sudhir Parajuli (ISPAN), Mr. Aadesh Khadka (MoCIT), Ms. Roja Kiran Basukala (NTA), and Dr. Satya N. Gupta (ITU-APT Foundation of India) emphasized the urgent need to move beyond legacy IPv4 systems, reduce reliance on CGNAT, and address emerging risks such as dual-stack vulnerabilities and future quantum threats.
The discussion concluded with a strong consensus that national Internet resilience depends on synchronized efforts between regulators and service providers, supported by clear policy direction and technical capacity building.
Panel 2: Digital Infrastructure and Internet Ecosystem Development
Moderated by Mr. Suvash Khadka (CEO, ISPAN), this panel examined the gap between rapid infrastructure deployment by the private sector and the slower pace of policy and regulatory frameworks.
Panelists including Dr. Navaneethan C. Arjuman, Mr. Bhoj Raj Ghimire (Nepal Open University / NAST), Ms. Lena Kansakar (Ncell), and Mr. Binaya Bohara (ISPAN Advisor) discussed challenges related to institutional readiness, talent shortages, and the need for stronger academia-industry collaboration.
The panel highlighted that while infrastructure readiness is advancing, the key bottlenecks lie in policy alignment, workforce development, and ecosystem coordination.
Government Engagement and Strategic Outcomes
The Council held high-level engagements with key government stakeholders:
The event concluded with closing remarks from Mr. Bhupendra Bhandari, Chairman of the Nepal Telecommunications Authority, reaffirming Nepal’s commitment to IPv6 as a critical enabler of national connectivity and digital transformation.
Fellowship Program and Regional Participation
The APAC IPv6 Council Fellowship Program enabled participation from emerging leaders across Laos, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India, and Nepal, supporting regional knowledge exchange and capacity building.
The fellowship program was supported by:
Strategic Vision: Toward a Native IPv6 Future
The conference culminated in a shared regional vision, including a roadmap toward achieving a fully sovereign, secure, and native IPv6 ecosystem by 2028, supported by policy alignment, industry collaboration, and large-scale capacity building.
About APAC IPv6 Council
The APAC IPv6 Council is a regional platform dedicated to promoting IPv6 adoption and next-generation Internet technologies across the Asia-Pacific region through collaboration, capacity building, and policy engagement.
Organization: APAC IPv6 Council
Contact Person: Ms. Valli
Website: https://apacv6.org/
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Country:Nepal
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