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Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

Co-Sponsors and Partners:  

Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT)Ewha Womans University, Seoul 

Asia-Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC)

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Asia Pacific Top Level Domain Name Association (APTLD)

Cyber Security Research Center, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)

Korea Internet Governance Alliance (KIGA)

China Internet Network Information Centre (CNNIC) 

Japan Network Information Center (JPNIC)

Japan Registry Services Co., Ltd. (JPRS)

Vietnam Internet Network Information Center (VNNIC)


About the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy

The Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) is a 5-day capacity development workshop focused on topics related to Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and Internet governance. It is targeted at, but not limited to, undergraduate and graduate students from universities and tertiary educational institutions in South Korea and Asia Pacific. Anyone between the age of 18 and 35 from the Asia Pacific region, interested in Internet governance issues and related international activities, is welcome to participate. 

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Upon graduation, participants will be part of the APIGA alumni network, where regional organizations will continue to share information and participation opportunities on regional and global Internet governance – related events including IGF and ICANN meetings.

Date and Venue

7 to 11August 2017 23 to 27 July 2018 (Monday – Friday)

Ewha Womans University, SeoulTBD

Speakers

Leading speakers from the local, regional and global organizations involved in Internet governance, including ICANN and KISA, will be invited to lecture during the 5-day program.

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Youths in action at Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 20162017.

Participants

Eligibility  

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Target number of participants: Approx 60 40 participants (This is inclusive of approximately 20 Fellowship beneficiaries from the Asia Pacific. Exact number depends on the sponsorship amount available.)

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Application period for Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (Seoul) 2017:

12 May 2017 (Fri23 Apr 2018 (Mon) - 8 June 18 July 2017 (ThuFri)

Prerequisites

Selected candidates will have to complete a series of online courses on Internet governance and ICANN, before they are able to attend the academy. See Pre-requisite Online Learning for more details.

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The Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2017 2018 will provide opportunities for local and regional organizations to contribute to the nurturing of future Internet leaders in the Asia Pacific region.

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