APAN/Asi@Connect Leaders Forum (AALF)

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Overview

The APAN/Asi@Connect Leaders Forum (AALF), inaugurated at APAN56 in Colombo, brought together C-level executives from National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) across Asia-Pacific. This closed, high-level event aimed to strengthen collaboration, tackle shared challenges, and craft a vision for sustainable digital infrastructure to support research and education.

About the Forum

Convened by Prof. Roshan Ragel, CEO of LEARN, the forum offers a recurring platform for REN leaders to engage in high-level dialogue during APAN meetings. It supports strategic vision, policy development, technology leadership, and cross-border cooperation.

Key Objectives

  • Facilitate discussions on the challenges and opportunities RENs face.
  • Share insights on emerging technologies and relevant trends with the REN community.
  • Foster collaboration and partnerships among RENs.
  • Explore strategies for enhancing the sustainability and impact of RENs.
  • Develop a collective vision for the future of RENs in the Asia-Pacific region.

 

Target Participants:

  • C-level executives from Asia-Pacific RENs.
  • Leaders and decision-makers, such as TEIN*CC, NORDUnet, GÉANT, APNIC, and Internet2, as invitees.
  • Key stakeholders from governmental and non-governmental organisations are involved in research and education networking.
  • Representatives from technology providers relevant to RENs.

 

Terms of Reference (ToR)

Lanka Education And Research Network (LEARN)

Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

WhatsApp / Telegram: Upon request –  please drop a message to 0094 77 842 1783

Email: [email protected] / [email protected] 

WhatsApp / Telegram: Upon request –  please drop a message to 0094 77 842 1783

 

Note: The APAN/Asi@Connect Leaders Forum (AALF) was originally formed as the NREN Leaders Forum at APAN56 in Colombo. With its continued growth and broader regional collaboration, the forum has been referred to as the APAN/Asi@Connect Leaders Forum (AALF) since APAN61.