The Asia Pacific Domain Name System Forum (APAC DNS Forum) 2025 will take place from 8-9 May 2025 at the InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72 in Hanoi, Viet Nam. Organized by ICANN, with the Viet Nam Internet Network Information Center (VNNIC) serving as the local host, the theme for this year’s event is “An Inclusive Internet: Connecting People, Empowering Our Future.” The APAC DNS Forum 2025 will convene DNS industry practitioners and experts from the APAC region to learn about essential topics, connect, and share best practices.
As we continue to strengthen the Forum as a networking platform, the event will kickstart with a networking session on 7 May 2025 (Day 0). The 2025 Forum also features sub-events as part of the program in collaboration with regional partners such as the “GoCreate! Domain Innovations” sessions hosted by DotAsia Organization, as well as partnership sessions with industry players such as NetBeacon Institute, CSC, DNS-OARC.
This year, the Forum will be co-located with the 2025 Contracted Parties Summit (6-7 May) and the Universal Acceptance Day (8 May, concurrent with the Forum). UA Day 2025 is organized jointly with global partners, including UNESCO, Universal Acceptance Steering Group (UASG), and others.
The Forum will be held as a hybrid event, allowing participants to attend either in-person or virtually. Registration will be open till 28 April 2025; 23:59 UTC.
