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New Draft RIPE Programme Committee Charter for your Review
by Mirjam Kuehne 19 Jan '26

19 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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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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New Draft RIPE Working Group Chair Job Description and Procedures - for Review
by Mirjam Kuehne 23 Dec '25

23 Dec '25

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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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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RIPE92 Call for Presentations now open!
by Massimiliano Stucchi 18 Dec '25

18 Dec '25

Dear colleagues, The RIPE Programme Committee (PC) is now seeking content proposals for plenary presentations, lighting talks, tutorials and BoFs at RIPE 92. This meeting will take place in Edinburgh, UK, from 18th to 22nd May 2026. RIPE92 will be a hybrid meeting, so both in-person and remote presentations are encouraged and will be accepted. The deadline to submit a presentation proposal is 9th of March 2026. Proposals submitted after this date will only be considered if there are still time slots available. You can read more about the CfP and submit your proposal at: https://pretalx.ripe.net/ripe-92/cfp More about the RIPE92 Meeting: https://ripe92.ripe.net/ Kind regards, Max Stucchi (On Behalf of the RIPE Programme Committee) -- Massimiliano Stucchi MS16801-RIPE https://stucchi.ch

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The RIPE Chair Team Reports - December 2025
by Mirjam Kuehne 18 Dec '25

18 Dec '25

Dear colleagues, In this last report for 2025, we talk about some follow-ups from RIPE 91 and look forward to RIPE 92. You can also find updates on a number of RIPE documents and other community programmes and initiatives: https://labs.ripe.net/author/mirjam_kuhne/the-ripe-chair-team-reports-decem… Season's Greeting, Mirjam Kühne and Anna Wilson RIPE Chair Team

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Anyone know Thomas Robinson?
by Johan Helsingius 15 Dec '25

15 Dec '25

https://britpanorama.co.uk/editors-picks/russias-hidden-leverage-over-europ…

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Request for Participation in International Survey on Network Engineering Workforce Development
by MAEMURA Akinori 05 Dec '25

05 Dec '25

Dear RIPE colleagues, # Forwarding this survey to relevant colleagues or organizations in your country is very welcome and greatly appreciated. I hope this message finds you well. The Japan Network Information Center (JPNIC) and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) of Japan are conducting a joint research initiative on the development and retention of network engineering talent. As part of this effort, we are gathering insights from global stakeholders. [Reference] Launch of a Research Study on Securing and Developing Network Engineering Talent, and Request for Cooperation https://www.nic.ad.jp/en/topics/2025/20251205-01.html Japan faces several challenges including regional disparities, shortages of skilled personnel among smaller operators, and gaps in structured training and career development pathways. To inform effective policy development, we seek to learn from your country’s experiences, practices, and ideas. We would be sincerely grateful if you could participate in our international survey on the current status, challenges, and policy approaches related to network engineer development. We plan to share preliminary findings at future forums, and your input will play a meaningful role in shaping this work. The survey can be accessed at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/japan-hrd2025 ・Estimated time required: 10-15 minutes ・Survey deadline: December 18 ・Responses will be kept confidential, anonymized during analysis, and used solely for research purposes. ・Any personal information (if provided) will be used only for follow-up communication related to this study. Your expertise and perspectives would be extremely valuable to us. If appropriate, please feel free to forward this invitation to others who may offer relevant insights. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you very much for your time and cooperation. Best regards, MAEMURA Akinori maem(a)nic.ad.jp Japan Network Information Center (JPNIC) -- MAEMURA Akinori / 前村昌紀 maem(a)nic.ad.jp JPNIC - Japan Network Information Center

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ten years
by Randy Bush 02 Dec '25

02 Dec '25

rob has been gone for ten years. does not seem that long. sigh. randy

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