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Community consensus on RIPE NCC staff participation in RIPE
by Niall O'Reilly 08 Nov '23

08 Nov '23

Dear Colleagues, I am glad to declare RIPE community consensus on draft v2 [[1][]] of the document on RIPE NCC staff participation in RIPE. I expect that the text of this draft will be published as a RIPE document in the near future, after final editing to add acknowledgements, check spelling and terminology, and make whatever other minor changes may be needed to prepare it for release. I should like to add a few remarks. Last call on this draft was re-opened on 21 July 2023 [[2][]], and closed on 4 September 2023. During this second last-call period, there were a number of expressions of support, and none of objection, to the two principles enunciated in this draft. In addition, on 2 August 2023, Andy Davidson maintained [[3][]], > As a responsible community, it is incumbent upon us to safeguard NCC > staff from potential conflicts of interest by defining clear > protocols for how such situations are considered and managed when > NCC staff participate in RIPE activities with activity plans, > budgets, or hiring decisions. He also asked, > Can this be captured in the lovely > succinct way that you have approached the first two drafts? At the time, I replied that I hoped so. On reflection, I believe that the initiative for addressing Andy's concerns is best left to RIPE NCC management and staff. Pragmatically, they have well-established internal mechanisms which would likely not run more smoothly if the community were to try to orchestrate them. Diplomatically, the community should avoid telling NCC management and staff what is good for them. Moreover, I have been made aware that the RIPE NCC is planning to review its internal guidelines on staff interaction with the community, and needs to know the consensus of the community in order to inform that review. For all these reasons, I believe it is appropriate to declare consensus on this document now, rather than to attempt improving it further. Finally, I wish to thank everyone who has participated in discussing this draft and its predecessor. Best regards, Niall O'Reilly RIPE Vice-Chair --- [1]: https://www.ripe.net/publications/docs/ripe-documents/other-documents/ripe-… [2]: https://www.ripe.net/ripe/mail/archives/ripe-list/2023-July/002967.html [3]: https://www.ripe.net/ripe/mail/archives/ripe-list/2023-August/002984.html

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RIPE NCC Community Projects Fund Recipients 2023
by projectsfund＠ripe.net 03 Nov '23

03 Nov '23

Dear colleagues, The RIPE NCC Community Projects Fund opened its call for applications in March 2023. The application period was open for just over 12 weeks, and 54 applications from 26 different countries were submitted to the Selection Committee. The RIPE NCC Community Projects Fund Selection Committee has reviewed the applications and is happy to announce that the following six projects have been selected as the 2023 recipients of the RIPE NCC Community Projects Fund. Congratulations to the selected projects: - Tobias Fiebig - measurement.network: Organising active measurements - Ioana Livadariu - SubZero: Monitoring the deployment impact of the submarine cable system - Fondation Université de Strasbourg - Designing the next generation of public BGP route collection infrastructures - Blueprint for Free Speech - Community Canary: One of the first community projects trying Tor's Rust implementation Arti - DACS, University of Twente - Anycast Discovery: Daily mapping the Anycast landscape for enhanced Internet resilience - Netnod AB - Secure time for IoT devices: developing the Roughtime proposed standard Read more about these projects: https://www.ripe.net/support/cpf/funding-recipients-2023 We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Jaya Baloo, Flavio Luciani, and Samaneh Tajalizadehkhoob, the Selection Committee members who are stepping down, for their invaluable contributions and dedicated service to the committee. Their expertise and commitment have significantly enriched the process, and their impact will be felt in the projects selected. With their departure, we are opening a call for volunteers to join the Selection Committee. This is an excellent opportunity for community members to contribute to the evaluation and selection of projects that aim to enhance the Internet infrastructure and services within the RIPE NCC service region. The call for volunteers will be open from Friday, 3 November to Thursday, 30 November. We encourage interested individuals to come forward and continue the exemplary work of the departing committee members in supporting meaningful community projects. You can apply on our website: https://www.ripe.net/participate/forms/apply/ripe-ncc-community-projects-fu… Kind regards, Alastair Strachan RIPE NCC

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New on the RIPE Labs Podcast: Frugal Computing for a Sustainable Internet
by Anastasiya Pak 02 Nov '23

02 Nov '23

Dear colleagues, In the latest episode of the RIPE Labs podcast, I talk to Professor Wim Vanderbauwhede from the University of Glasgow about the carbon footprint of the ICT industry, misleading narratives around digitalisation, and why the notion of frugal computing is needed to move forward: https://labs.ripe.net/author/anastasiya-pak/frugal-computing-for-a-sustaina… I’ve personally learnt so much from this conversation about the environmental impact of our Internet consumption and how we can work towards reducing our digital carbon footprint. And I recommend you to listen to this episode. Best wishes, Anastasiya Pak Marketing & Communications Officer RIPE NCC

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New on RIPE Labs: Vulnerability Disclosure - A First Hand View
by Alun Davies 27 Oct '23

27 Oct '23

Dear colleagues, In this guest post on RIPE Labs, Giovane Moura from SIDN Labs talks about the thorny - but very much worthwhile - process of achieving public disclosure around the tsuNAME vulnerability: https://labs.ripe.net/author/giovane_moura/vulnerability-disclosure-a-first… Kind regards, Alun Davies RIPE Labs Editor RIPE NCC

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Nominations solicited: 2023 Rob Blokzijl Award
by Carsten Schiefner 25 Oct '23

25 Oct '23

Dear all - Now that summer break and vacation time are nearing their end and many of you have already returned to work or will do so soon, I would like to take the opportunity to make you aware that the nomination phase for the Rob Blokzijl Award is now open. It is to be awarded in November at the RIPE 87 meeting in Rome to an individual who has made an outstanding technical or operational contribution to Internet development in the RIPE region. Ideally, the person has also enabled and supported third parties in this regard. I therefore would like to urge everyone here to check out the further details of the call for nominations at: https://rob-blokzijl-foundation.org/2023/08/08/call-for-nominations-2023-aw… and to consider whom they could or would like to nominate - several nominations per nominator are also welcome, of course. The committee (https://rob-blokzijl-foundation.org/2023/06/01/2023-award-committee-2/) invites suggestions to be sent to: <nominations(a)rob-blokzijl-foundation.org> The deadline for submissions is October 29, 2023, 23:59 UTC. Best regards -C. (for the "2023 Rob Blokzijl Award" committee - #RobBlokzijlAward)

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On RIPE Labs: The RIPE Chair Reports - October 2023
by Mirjam Kuehne 12 Oct '23

12 Oct '23

Dear colleagues, RIPE 87 is getting closer and preparations are in full swing. In this update, we report on the various activities happening this month in the RIPE community ahead of the meeting, ongoing NRO NC elections, recent industry events, and more: https://labs.ripe.net/author/mirjam_kuhne/the-ripe-chair-team-reports-octob… Kind regards, Mirjam Kühne RIPE Chair

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Last Call for Draft: NRO NC Election Process (v3)
by Mirjam Kuehne 12 Oct '23

12 Oct '23

Dear colleagues, Since version 2 of the Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC) Election Document was published [1], we received one suggestion for clarification. No other concerns or comments were submitted. Following this suggestion, we changed “last ” to “previous” in the following sentence: "Have attended (registered and checked-in for) at least one out of the previous eight RIPE Meetings." This is therefore a LAST CALL for comments for the final version of this document [2], to expire on Monday, 23 October at 06:00 UTC. At the same time, I would like to draw your attention to the call for nominations to fill two seats on the NRO NC that is still open until 30 October 2023. Kind regards, Mirjam ===== [1] Announcing Updated NRO NC Election Process (v2) https://www.ripe.net/ripe/mail/archives/ripe-list/2023-September/002998.html [2] Updated NRO NC Election Process (v3) https://www.ripe.net/publications/docs/ripe-documents/other-documents/draft… [3] NRO NC Nominations 2023: Call to Fill Two Seats https://www.ripe.net/ripe/mail/archives/ripe-list/2023-September/003001.html

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Results of the RIPE NCC Survey 2023 Now Available
by Fergal Cunningham 11 Oct '23

11 Oct '23

Dear all, The report on the RIPE NCC Survey 2023 is now available: https://www.ripe.net/survey The results of the survey give us an excellent overview of what our members and community think about important issues, and they will help us to improve our services and shape our strategy for the years ahead. The survey ran from May-June this year and was conducted by Survey Matters to ensure independent analysis and anonymity for respondents. 3,899 people from 93 countries answered 50 questions in ten languages, leaving over 12,000 detailed comments. Apart from guiding our work, the results can give members insights on their own work and the development of the Internet more generally. This was a fantastic response that reflects the diversity within our community. I would like to thank all of you who participated in the survey and shared your feedback on how we can improve. Survey Matters will present the results at the upcoming RIPE 87 Meeting in Rome. Soon after, we will publish a list of key findings that we will work on in the coming period to address the issues that were raised in the survey. We would also like to hear what you think of the results. So feel free to share your thoughts on the list or join the conversation on the RIPE NCC Forum: https://forum.ripe.net/t/insights-galore-the-ripe-ncc-survey-2023/717 If you have any questions or feedback about the survey, please let me know or contact us at <survey(a)ripe.net>. Kind regards, Fergal Cunningham Head of Membership Engagement RIPE NCC

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RIPE 87 Call for Local Hubs
by gpetrova 11 Oct '23

11 Oct '23

Dear colleagues, We want to help people who can't join the next RIPE Meeting in person to participate in a more engaging way. Would you like to set up a space for participants to meet in your city? If yes, organise a Local Hub! Local Hubs are in-person gatherings that take place in parallel to the RIPE Meeting. They allow registered participants to watch the webcast of the RIPE Meeting, follow the discussions and participate online via chat, audio, or video. Best of all, they can network with other community members from their country, experience the community spirit, and discuss topics from a local perspective. If you'd like to host one, you can also expand the programme to hold additional debates around topics of the RIPE Meeting of particular interest to the local participants. You can find more information at: https://ripe87.ripe.net/attend/call-for-local-hubs/ While you can decide to host a Local Hub at any time, if you let us know by Sunday, 5 November 2023, we will be able to add your Local Hub to a list online and provide you with more technical information promotion and support. We are looking forward to hearing from you. Best regards, Gergana -- Gergana Petrova Community Development Manager RIPE NCC

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APRICOT 2024: Call for Presentations
by Mark Tinka 11 Oct '23

11 Oct '23

APRICOT 2024 21st February - 1st March, Bangkok, Thailand https://2024.apricot.net CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS ================= The APRICOT 2024 Programme Committee is now seeking contributions for Presentations and Tutorials for the APRICOT 2024 Conference. We are looking for presenters who would: - Offer a technical tutorial on an appropriate topic; - Participate in the technical conference sessions as a speaker; - Convene and chair panel sessions of relevant topics; - Lead informal Birds of Feather break out sessions. Please submit on-line at: https://papers.apricot.net/user/login.php?event=186 CONFERENCE MILESTONES ---------------------------------- Call for Papers Opens: Now Outline Programme Published: As Papers Confirmed Final Deadline for Submissions: 29th January 2024 Final Program Published: 5th February 2024 Final Slides Received: 19th February 2024 *SLOTS ARE FILLED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS, REGARDLESS OF PUBLISHED DEADLINES* PROGRAMME CONTENT ----------------------------- The APRICOT Conference Programme consists of three parts, these being Tutorials, the Peering Forum, and Conference Sessions. Topics proposed must be relevant to Internet Operations and Technologies, for example: - IPv4 / IPv6 Routing and Operations - Routing Security, including RPKI and MANRS - Internet backbone operations - Peering, Interconnects and IXPs - Content Distribution Network technology & operations - Research on Internet Operations and Deployment - Network Virtualisation - Network Automation/Programming - Network Infrastructure security - IPv6 deployment on fixed and Wireless/Cellular networks - DNS / DNSSEC and KINDNS - Access and Transport Technologies - Technical application of Web 3.0, public blockchains and cryptocurrency - Content & Service Delivery and "Cloud Computing" - 400G ZR, ZR+ & Open ROADM - Submarine cables - ChatGPT CfP SUBMISSION --------------------- Draft slides for both tutorials and conference sessions MUST be provided with CfP submissions otherwise the submission will be rejected immediately. For work in progress, the most current information available at the time of submission is acceptable. All draft and complete slides must be submitted in PDF format only. Slides must be of original work, with all company confidential marks removed. Any marketing, sales and vendor proprietary content in a presentation is against the spirit of APRICOT and it is strictly prohibited. Note that proper credit must be given for all content taken from other sources. Evidence of plagiarism is grounds for rejection. Final slides are to be provided by the specified deadline for publication on the APRICOT website. Prospective presenters should note that the majority of speaking slots will be filled well before the final submission deadline. The PC may, at their discretion, retain a limited number of slots up to the final submission deadline for presentations that are exceptionally timely, important, or of critical operational importance. Every year we turn away submissions, due to filling up all available programme slots before the deadline. Presenters should endeavour to get material to the PC sooner rather than later. Any questions or concerns should be addressed to the Programme Committee Chairs by e-mail at: pc-chairs at apricot.net We look forward to receiving your presentation proposals. Mark Tinka, Achie Atienza & Mark Duffell APRICOT 2024 Programme Committee Chairs --

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