APAN59

by Paresh Khatri, APAC CTO and Chief Architect, IP Network Infrastructure, Nokia (45 min)

The research community has been applying AI as a tool for scientific advancement. Along with compute and storage, networking is one of the three fundamental pillars necessary for a High-Performance AI Infrastructure. We will discuss setting up and managing High Performance Data Center or HPC clusters through a Networking lens, focusing on optimizing performances, automation and security. We will discuss architectural considerations and as well as unique ideas to provide automation and extensibility allowing you to keep pace with future technological advancements

2. Countermeasures for Research Education Networks to effectively Secure, Protect
and Mitigate from increasingly sophisticated Network Attacks
by Yasuo Kashimura, Japan Head of IP Networks for Nokia (45 min)

This session aims to be an actionable resource for security professionals, network engineers, and decision-makers who are grappling with the increasingly sophisticated nature of network infrastructure threats and specifically DDoS. We’ll go peak under the hood and look at how using AI/ML for Network-optimized DDoS Mitigation can greatly assist and ensure that your performance isn’t high-jacked for nefarious purposes and that your critical research and time sensitive experiments are protected. We’ll also touch on Quantum Safe Networking to protect your data from the risk of quantum computers coming in the near future.

Speakers Biographies

Paresh Khatri is the CTO and Chief Architect for the IP Networks Business Division for Nokia in APAC. In this role, Paresh is responsible for formulating platform and architecture strategies to meet the varied demands of enterprises, cloud and service providers in the Asia-Pacific region. He has been responsible for architectural design for the largest IP transformation projects in the region and is now working closely with our customers as they address the growing demand for scale and new services that will be enabled by the evolution to 5G/6G and increasingly AI workloads.
Paresh is a regular speaker at industry conferences in the APAC region and also actively participates in a number of telecommunications industry standards bodies.
Paresh holds a Bachelors of Electronic Systems Engineering (First Class Honors) and a Bachelor of Information Technology from the Queensland University of Technology.

Yasuo Kashimura is the Head of IP Networks for Nokia in Japan. In this role, Yasuo is responsible for IP business, strategies and technologies for Japan market.
He has 25+ years of experience in IP networking as a consulting engineer and architect to support customer’s network evolution.
Yasuo is a regular speaker at industry conferences in Japan, and received MPLS-JAPAN Award in 2022.
Kashimura holds a Bachelors of Bio Science from the Tokyo Institute of Technology.

Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) is the standard protocol for inter-domain routing. In this training, we will begin with a brief review of BGP fundamentals, then dive deeper into best common practices for configuring and maintaining BGP in real-world networks. We will also cover BGP multihoming and traffic engineering strategies, along with recommended policy designs to optimise routing, enhance network performance, and support the operational needs of modern networks. Participants are expected to have a working knowledge of IP routing and a general understanding of Internet routing operations.

This is the first official workshop of the AP-GAINED project, which is funded by APNIC's ISIF Asia Impact Grant.

This workshop series aims to leverage Generative AI (GenAI) to bolster the efficiency and expand the services of NRENs, addressing the capacity gaps that limit their ability to support research and education effectively.

The pilot program was held during APAN58, and it was exceptionally well received.

For this workshop, we will provide ~16 all-inclusive fellowships (through the ISIF Asia grant).

Key activities:
- Introduction to and hands-on training on GenAI
- Tailor GenAI applications to NREN-related activities in Technical, Finance, Operations, and Marketing
- Fostering a network for knowledge sharing.

The focus is on practical skills that allow NREN staff to use GenAI to automate tasks, analyze data, and innovate in their service offerings.

Goals and Anticipated Outcomes:
- Increase the efficiency of NRENs through automation and better data insights.
- Expand NRENs' services, enhancing their role in research and education.
- Build a skilled technical workforce adept in GenAI technologies.

This workshop series is co-hosted with WG on HPC/AI

The APAN AI driven Networks Working Group (AINWG) has started at the APAN 50 meeting held in 2020 by having BoF (Birds of Feather) sessions. The aim of AINWG is to share experience to design, manage, maintain, and protect the network using artificial intelligence (AI) and escalate collaboration for AI driven networks in the APAN community.
Combining human intellect and creativity with the massive computing power of AI will create situations in which new design and management techniques may be created that humans could not build on their own, but self-improving intelligent algorithms will harness over time.
All activity of AINWG is to encourage the collaboration of technical experiences and knowledge regarding AI-enabled networks. This will lead to the development of an intelligent, scalable, sustainable, and easy-to-deploy technical platform for each APAN member country to manage its respective national research and education networks.

* 1st session at 9:00 am on March 5th (Wed)
- Mariam Kiran <kiranm@ornl.gov> from ORNL (USA) - virtual
Title: Using Segment routing for a truly self-driving AI network future.
Synopsis: In this presentation, we will present the recent collaboration between Hecate and Polka to use AI to develop a segment routing intelligent network. Using P4 and AI tools, this experiment helps us see how AI can directly impact traffic and lead to performance improvements.

- Dr. Yuichi Teranishi <teranisi@nict.go.jp> from NICT (Japan)
Title: Edge computing / networking for future AI-driven CPS
Synopsis: In this presentation, NICT's testbeds for evaluating edge computing/networking are introduced, along with research on dynamic resource allocations, secure data sharing, and fault-tolerant technologies that support energy-efficient, low-latency, and secure AI-driven Cyber Physical Systems.
Slides: attached.

- Kihyun Kim <kkh1258@kisti.re.kr> from KISTI (Korea)
Title: KREONET AI research environment provision platform for AI researchers
Synopsis:This platform is developed on an open-source basis, and it is a platform that provides an environment where researchers can easily use the computing environment and freely share research results among users using this platform.

- Dr. Changhua Pei <chpei@cnic.cn> from CNIC (China) - virtual
Title: Beyond Sharing: Conflict-Aware Multivariate Time-Series Anomaly Detection
Summary: MTS data of KPIs is crucial for system reliability, but existing AD methods overlook conflicts among metrics' regression objectives. Our CAD algorithm, with an MMoE structure and innovative designs, achieves an average F1 - score of 0.943 and outperforms existing methods.

In 2018 APRP WG was established at APAN 48 at the Singapore Meeting

APRP WG develops technologies to provide AI-based computing environments and various computing resources by linking distributed HPC systems, establishing a stable big data highway system based on NREN in the big data era, and promoting related research collaboration in the Asian region.

There will be an introduction to various projects derived from APRP WG, their current status, and the related advanced application research areas at this APAN59th meeting. In addition, there will be an introduction to the latest technology trends centered in the US (NRP, GRP, etc.) and the current status and future work of 100G networks in the Asian region.

1. Jeonghoon Moon - Introduction APRP WG
2. Kiwook Kim(KISTI/KR) - Wireless & data transfer inter data centers(15min)
3. Susumu Date(Osaka Univ./JP) - Introduction and current status of ONION and RED ONION project based on ScienceDMZ
   (15min)
4. Ghulam Mujtaba(Sukkur-IBA Uni./PK) - AI and Distributed HPC (15min)
5. Vincenzo Capone(GEANT/UK) - Navigation through the data storm(20min)
6. Seungmin Kim(Yonsei Medical/KR) - Experiences from the National Research Platform: Innovations and Challenges of Scientific Workloads(15min)
7. Jeonghoon Moon(KISTI/KR) - Asia Pacific Research Platform Activities and Related Work & international collaboration with HPC infrastructure(10min)

Duration time: 1h 30m(From 9:00 - 10:30)

Disaster Mitigation Working Group aims to build up capacity of hazard risk analysis by case studies, based on deeper understanding approach. Over 20 case studies of various types of hazards had been carried out in collaboration with partners from 2015. Accordingly, the regional infrastructure, collaboration model and numerical simulation tools would be growing with more case studies. In the long run, case studies are expected to be reproducible, and partners could make use of those shared services to conduct new cases.  In this meeting, experiences from partners on their local needs or requirements will be shared.

Contacts:

• Veerachai Tanpipat, Hydro-Informatics Institute (HII) and ThaiREN, veerachai@hii.or.th
• Eric Yen, Academia Sinica Grid Computing Center (ASGC) Taiwan, eric.yen@twgrid.org
• Franz de Leon, Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI), Philippines, franz.deleon@asti.dost.gov.ph

Format: Presentations and Discussions

Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Session: 9:00am - 10:30am JST
1. Franz de Leon and Veerachai Tanpipat, Opening and Welcome talk (15 minutes)
2. Dr. Eric Yen , Academia Sinica Grid Computing Centre, “Updates on Regional Collaboration (Onsite 25 minutes)
3. Dr. Chuan-Yao Lin , Research Center for Environmental Changes (RCEC), Academia Sinica, “Application of a Cross-scale Atmospheric Chemical Transport Model for Air Quality Forecasting and Pollution Diagnosis Over Taiwan" (Onsite 25 minutes)
4. Dr. Adisorn Lertsinsrubtavee , Asian Institute of Technology, “A Study of PM2.5 Exposure in Urban Delivery Workers” (Onsite 25 Minutes)

This panel session will explore the critical and evolving role of National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) in supporting their member institutions—particularly higher education institutions—with educational services. As the digital landscape continues to transform education globally, NRENs are at the forefront of enabling and enhancing services such as video conferencing solutions, trust and identity frameworks (e.g., eduGAIN, federated identity and access management, MyAcademicID, wallets) interoperability and standardization, and other collaborative technologies.
The session will bring together representatives from the global NREN community, including Europe, the Americas, and the Asia-Pacific region, to share insights, strategies, and innovations. Discussion topics will include how NRENs are adapting to meet the changing needs of their members, the challenges they face in a rapidly evolving educational environment, and examples of successful service implementations that address pressing educational demands. This cross-regional dialogue aims to identify common themes, highlight diverse approaches, and inspire collaboration among NRENs worldwide.

Facilitators:
Erik Kikkenborg (NORDUnet)
Gyongyi Horvath (GEANT)

Proposed Panelists:
Representative from the European NREN community (e.g., NORDUnet, GÉANT).
Representative from the American NREN community (e.g., Internet2 or RedCLARA).
Representative from the Asia-Pacific NREN community (e.g., APAN or AARNET).

Speakers: Taku Saito, SoftBank Corp.
                   Shiro Ryu, Meiji University

Softbank and Meiji University are jointly developing sensing technology for WDM systems. By introducing sensing technology based on DI(optical delay interferometer) to WDM systems, we aim to realize high-quality and low-power network.

This is the first official workshop of the AP-GAINED project, which is funded by APNIC's ISIF Asia Impact Grant.

This workshop series aims to leverage Generative AI (GenAI) to bolster the efficiency and expand the services of NRENs, addressing the capacity gaps that limit their ability to support research and education effectively.

The pilot program was held during APAN58, and it was exceptionally well received.

For this workshop, we will provide ~16 all-inclusive fellowships (through the ISIF Asia grant).

Key activities:
- Introduction to and hands-on training on GenAI
- Tailor GenAI applications to NREN-related activities in Technical, Finance, Operations, and Marketing
- Fostering a network for knowledge sharing.

The focus is on practical skills that allow NREN staff to use GenAI to automate tasks, analyze data, and innovate in their service offerings.

Goals and Anticipated Outcomes:
- Increase the efficiency of NRENs through automation and better data insights.
- Expand NRENs' services, enhancing their role in research and education.
- Build a skilled technical workforce adept in GenAI technologies.

This workshop series is co-hosted with WG on HPC/AI

The APAN AI driven Networks Working Group (AINWG) has started at the APAN 50 meeting held in 2020 by having BoF (Birds of Feather) sessions. The aim of AINWG is to share experience to design, manage, maintain, and protect the network using artificial intelligence (AI) and escalate collaboration for AI driven networks in the APAN community.
Combining human intellect and creativity with the massive computing power of AI will create situations in which new design and management techniques may be created that humans could not build on their own, but self-improving intelligent algorithms will harness over time.
All activity of AINWG is to encourage the collaboration of technical experiences and knowledge regarding AI-enabled networks. This will lead to the development of an intelligent, scalable, sustainable, and easy-to-deploy technical platform for each APAN member country to manage its respective national research and education networks.

- Chin Guok <chin@es.net> from ESnet (USA)
Title:ESnet Data and AI Workshop Outcomes
Synopsis: The objective of the Data and AI workshop is to identify challenges within ESnet that can be addressed through data-driven methods. This will help define ESnet’s data analysis requirements and shape its AI strategy, guiding data stewardship efforts, and the direction of AI research and AIOps exploration for ESnet7. This presentation will provide a summary of the outcomes from the workshop.

- Syed Saqib Jamal <saqib132413@gmail.com> from Jeju National University (Korea)
Title: LLM-Based IBN For Resource Management in SAGIN: Controller Placement, Slicing, and Mobility Solutions
Summary: A novel Large Language Model (LLM)-based Intent-Based Networking (IBN) framework is introduced to streamline resource orchestration and automate network slicing. By translating high-level intents into precise network configurations, this framework enhances the efficiency and agility of resource management. The controller placement and the satellite mobility issues are also introduced.

- Sirawich Pongraweewongsa <sirawich.pp2002@gmail.com> from Chulalongkorn University (Thailand) -virtual
Title: Development of mobile wireless software-defined network security for abnormal data detection in cyber-attack analysis using machine learning
Synopsis: This talk highlights ongoing activities on an innovative approach to network security testing and DDoS mitigation by integrating Mininet-WiFi, SDN, Docker, and Machine Learning into a cybersecurity testbed. The ability to simulate attacks, detect anomalies, and mitigate threats in real time enhances proactive defense mechanisms. The outcomes of this research are expected to contribute to the development of next-generation security solutions for modern mobile wireless network infrastructures.

- Prof. Muhammad Ibrahim <ibrahimislamian@gmail.com> from University of Haripur (Pakistan) -virtual
Title: Privacy in LLMs: Advances in Differential Privacy, Federated Learning, and Beyond
Synopsis: Large Language Models (LLMs) have revolutionized natural language processing but raise significant privacy concerns due to their reliance on vast amounts of user data. We will explore recent advancements in privacy-preserving techniques, focusing on Differential Privacy (DP) and Federated Learning (FL) as key solutions. DP ensures formal privacy guarantees by introducing controlled noise, while FL enables decentralized model training without exposing raw data. We review recent studies addressing data leakage risks, model inversion attacks, and adversarial threats, highlighting emerging hybrid approaches that combine DP and FL for enhanced security. We will further discusses regulatory compliance, challenges, and future directions for ensuring robust privacy in LLMs.

In 2018 APRP WG was established at APAN 48 at the Singapore Meeting

APRP WG develops technologies to provide AI-based computing environments and various computing resources by linking distributed HPC systems, establishing a stable big data highway system based on NREN in the big data era, and promoting related research collaboration in the Asian region.

There will be an introduction to various projects derived from APRP WG, their current status, and the related advanced application research areas at this APAN59th meeting. In addition, there will be an introduction to the latest technology trends centered in the US (NRP, GRP, etc.) and the current status and future work of 100G networks in the Asian region.

1. Andrew Howard(NCI/AU) - Update of NCI
2. Kihyeon Kim(KISTI/KR) - Agricultural high bandwidth distributed HPC platform
3. Nor Asilah(UPM/MY) - UPM’s new HPC plan and future works
4. Kaneyama Hidetomo(RIKEN/JP) - HPCI Shared Storage System using the Gfarm Network-Filesystem
5. Xianwei Zhang (NSCC-GZ/CH) - Multi-domain big data transfer through the supercomputer center
6. Elif Naz BİNGÖL AKSOY(Beykoz Ins./Tur)/Asif Khan(Qatar Univ./MY) - The Role of High-Performance Computing in Bioinformatics

Duration time: 1h 30m(From 11:00 - 12:30)

Disaster Mitigation Working Group aims to build up capacity of hazard risk analysis by case studies, based on deeper understanding approach. Over 20 case studies of various types of hazards had been carried out in collaboration with partners from 2015. Accordingly, the regional infrastructure, collaboration model and numerical simulation tools would be growing with more case studies. In the long run, case studies are expected to be reproducible, and partners could make use of those shared services to conduct new cases.  In this meeting, experiences from partners on their local needs or requirements will be shared.

Contacts:

• Veerachai Tanpipat, Hydro-Informatics Institute (HII) and ThaiREN, veerachai@hii.or.th
• Eric Yen, Academia Sinica Grid Computing Center (ASGC) Taiwan, eric.yen@twgrid.org
• Franz de Leon, Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI), Philippines, franz.deleon@asti.dost.gov.ph

Format: Presentations and Discussions

Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Session: 11am – 12:30pm JST
5. Ms. Watcharaporn Soyjumpa , Hydro-Informatics Institute, "A Tool Supporting Water Management Preparedness for Drought" (Onsite 25 Minutes)
6. Dr. Theerapol Charoensuk , Hydro-Informatics Institute, "Integrating Hydro-Informatics for flood disaster mitigation" (Onsite 25 Minutes)
7. Dr. Veerachai Tanpipat, veerachai@hii.or.th, “Updates on Forest Fire Control and Management in Thailand,” (Onsite 25 Minutes)
8. Discussion: Enhancing regional collaboration (15 minutes)

​https://med-hok.kyushu-u.ac.jp/program/2082​​​

1. Assessment of academic learning environment of goverment medical colleges of Bangladesh.
2. Psychiatric assessment of patients with suicidal attempt admitted in atertiary care hospital of Bangladesh.
3. Association of Functional Health Literacy (FHL) with Socio-demographic Status and Physical Activity of Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Bangladesh: A Cross-sectional Study

Speakers: Yoshiki Ishida
                   Thomas Nakama

In Japan, the adoption rate of IPv6 in fixed broadband has exceeded 70%, and an environment has been established where consumers can use IPv6 without being consciously aware of it. Due to legal and regulatory factors, Japan's fixed broadband business environment has a complex structure. This presentation will introduce the background and factors that have enabled IPv6 deployment to reach this level despite these complexities. Additionally, the current state of IPv6 and the issues that need to be addressed for further adoption will be discussed.

The NREN Leaders Forum was launched at APAN as a platform for NREN leaders to connect, share insights, and shape the future of research and education in the APAC region. Held twice a year at APAN meetings, the REN Leaders Forum brings together C-level executives and decision-makers from NRENs for strategic discussions.

The REN Leaders Forum has shown the transformative power of a shared vision and mutual support through collaborative initiatives in the last three iterations. As it continues to grow, the REN Leaders Forum is poised to shape the future of NRENs by addressing emerging challenges, fostering inclusivity, and enabling sustainable development. By uniting leaders and stakeholders in a common mission, the REN Leaders Forum remains a vital platform for creating a more connected and innovative future for research and education across the Asia-Pacific region. This time, in two sessions, we will have discussions within the APAC region and with the other regional NRENs.

Please refer to the agenda below,
Date - 5th March 2025
Mode - Hybrid
Session Moderators / Speakers - Prof Roshan Ragel & Dr Asitha Bandaranayake


1.30 to 1.35 - Welcome & Introduction [Roshan Ragel, Chair, SIG]
1.35 to 1.55 -Polar Connect: Strengthening Digital Autonomy [Valter Nordh, CEO, NORDUnet]
1.55 to 2.35 - Panel Discussion: Opportunities and Challenges in the Polar Connect Project [Valter Nordh : Chief Executive Officer at NORDUnet, Francis Lee : President of SingAREN & Shigeo Urushidani : Deputy Director General/Professor at National Institute of Informatics, Japan]
2.35 to 2.45 - Q & A
2.45 to 3.00 - Inspera - The new age of Digital Assessment [Kim Waldgrave]
3.00 to 3.30 - Break3.30 to 4.20 - AI and HPC in APAN [Asitha Bandaranayake, AI&HPC WG Chair]
4.20 to 4.40 - AI and HPC in APAN Discussion
4.40 to 4.50 - NREN Leaders Declaration of AI and HPC Collaboration in APAN
4.50 to 5.00 - Closing remarks [Roshan Ragel, Chair, SIG]

This is the first official workshop of the AP-GAINED project, which is funded by APNIC's ISIF Asia Impact Grant.

This workshop series aims to leverage Generative AI (GenAI) to bolster the efficiency and expand the services of NRENs, addressing the capacity gaps that limit their ability to support research and education effectively.

The pilot program was held during APAN58, and it was exceptionally well received.

For this workshop, we will provide ~16 all-inclusive fellowships (through the ISIF Asia grant).

Key activities:
- Introduction to and hands-on training on GenAI
- Tailor GenAI applications to NREN-related activities in Technical, Finance, Operations, and Marketing
- Fostering a network for knowledge sharing.

The focus is on practical skills that allow NREN staff to use GenAI to automate tasks, analyze data, and innovate in their service offerings.

Goals and Anticipated Outcomes:
- Increase the efficiency of NRENs through automation and better data insights.
- Expand NRENs' services, enhancing their role in research and education.
- Build a skilled technical workforce adept in GenAI technologies.

This workshop series is co-hosted with WG on HPC/AI

Presentation # 1
1330-1355
Speaker: Qaisar Roonjha
Topic: Story of WALI Transforming rural communities in Baluchistan through power of connectivity and innovation

Presentation # 2
1355-1410
Speaker: Dr. Amir Bajwa
Topic: Contemporary Media: Emerging Trends and Future Challenges in an E- Culture Society

Presentation # 3
1410-1430
Speaker: Ms. Shamsa
Topic: E-Culture: Emerging Trends in Mental Health, Emotional Resilience, and Work Performance

Presentation # 4
1430-1445
Speaker: Dr. Muhammad Yousaf
Topic: A cross-cultural comparison of ethnocentrism and the intercultural willingness to communicate between two collectivistic cultures

Presentation # 5
1445-1500
Speaker: Muhammad Abdullah Ejaz
Topic: Pulse Wise, is an innovative advancement in cardiovascular and pulmonary diagnostics that integrates AI and IoT technologies to enhance diagnostic accuracy and efficiency

IoT (Internet of Things) is a key technology to deepen the digitization of society, and therefore many people believe the importance of promoting IoT research, development, and deployment for future society growth. The APAN IoT Working Group is a forum for discussions and collaborations on IoT platforms, infrastructures, services, and applications. Please feel free to present your IoT-related applications and services, including case studies of demonstrations and work-in-progress experiments.

Invited Speaker (60 min.)  
Name: Assoc. Prof. Takuro Yonezawa
Organization: Nagoya University, Japan
E-mail: takuro@nagoya-u.jp
Title: Internet of Realities: A Future of Connected People and Spaces
Abstract: The pace at which changes in the real world and their impacts are expanding is increasing, driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, military conflicts across various countries, and large-scale natural disasters such as earthquakes and typhoons. Simultaneously, advancements in AI technologies, exemplified by large language models, are continuously expanding their applicability. The trends in open hardware and open software are further reducing the time lag between research and societal implementation. Thus, the concept of "fluid reality," where yesterday's reality may not apply today, is expected to progress further. Moreover, real-space sensing using IoT sensors and LiDAR is becoming more advanced and affordable. This enables digital-twins, which provide digital replicas and future simulations of physical spaces, and high-immersion virtual reality technologies, which offer highly immersive experiences. These developments are shaping a new reality that interlinks physical and informational spaces, thereby increasing the diversity of reality. To capture, connect, and enhance mutual understanding among people, and to create new value from these diverse and multifaceted realities, new perspectives and various technological developments are necessary. In this talk, I will introduce and discuss the vision and challenges of our Internet of Realities project.
BIO: Takuro Yonezawa is an associate professor in the Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University. He received his Ph.D. degree in media and governance from Keio University in 2010. His research interests are the intersection of distributed systems, human-computer interaction, and sensors/actuators technologies. He has led several smart city projects as a technical coordinator, such as FP7/ Horizon2020/NICT European-Japanese collaborative research project (ClouT/ BigClouT project), and others.

Speaker 2 (30 min.)   
Name: Mr. Yoshimasa Gunji
Organization: BHN Association, Japan
E-mail: gunji@bhn.or.jp
Title: Field experiments with multiple "Smart Village" applications over the private LoRa Mesh network in Sri Lanka
Abstract: We built a mesh-type network infrastructure using private LoRa and Raspberry Pi and conducted a field experiment in rural areas of Sri Lanka. In this experiment, we not only collected data from various sensors installed on the network—including weather sensors (temperature, humidity, solar radiation, wind speed, wind direction, and rainfall), oxygen concentration sensors, and river water level sensors—but also implemented multiple applications for shared use.
One such application involved transmitting signals from button-type alert devices carried by elderly individuals and pregnant women, which triggered alerts for administrators. Another application allowed administrators to input text messages into the system, which were then converted into speech and broadcast through loudspeakers attached to the network devices.
This presentation will introduce the details of these field experiments and the developed system.

https://med-hok.kyushu-u.ac.jp/program/2074
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General Medicine / Ophthalmology
Perspective and challenges of speciality Teleconsultations in Medicine

Speakers: Yudai Yamagishi, Enterprise Solution Architect, Juniper Networks K.K.

In today’s digital landscape, businesses demand more than just connectivity—they require a seamless, high-quality network experience to ensure uninterrupted operations. Yet, service providers face significant challenges such as operator shortages, rising operational expenditures (OPEX), and prolonged Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) during outages. This session examines how artificial intelligence can be harnessed to assist network operations across various network segments—including campus LANs, data centers, and WANs—each at a different stage of AI maturity.

THe regional and global NREN network have grown in leaps and bounce of the past few years. The session cover topics of interest to practitioners as well as researchers. It covers a wide area of interest(not limited to):

-    Updates on the NRENs, new connectivity and POPs
-    Network Technology , eg. 400/800G, Network segmentation
-    Routing, eg Routing WG
-    AI in Network
- Network resilience
- Securing the network , eg. MANRS, “AS-Net”

The NREN Leaders Forum was launched at APAN as a platform for NREN leaders to connect, share insights, and shape the future of research and education in the APAC region. Held twice a year at APAN meetings, the REN Leaders Forum brings together C-level executives and decision-makers from NRENs for strategic discussions.

The REN Leaders Forum has shown the transformative power of a shared vision and mutual support through collaborative initiatives in the last three iterations. As it continues to grow, the REN Leaders Forum is poised to shape the future of NRENs by addressing emerging challenges, fostering inclusivity, and enabling sustainable development. By uniting leaders and stakeholders in a common mission, the REN Leaders Forum remains a vital platform for creating a more connected and innovative future for research and education across the Asia-Pacific region. This time, in two sessions, we will have discussions within the APAC region and with the other regional NRENs.

Speakers:

1. Masahiro Nakagawa, Associate Distinguished Researcher, NTT Network Service Systems Laboratories,
2. Hideki Nishizawa. NTT Network Innovation Laboratories
3. Fumiaki Kudo, Senior Research Engineer, NTT Social Informatics Laboratories
4. Yuzo Sasaki, Director,Optical Interconnect Device Project, NTT Device Innovation Center

1. Recent progress in IOWN APN: Use case and enabling technology development
In recent years, there has been extensive progress toward All-Photonics Network (APN) that is one of the major technological fields that comprise IOWN. Because of its high-capacity, low-latency, and high-energy efficiency features, the APN provides an exceptional communication environment, which can lead to various business opportunities. In this talk, recent efforts will be reviewed in the APN context, including use case and enabling technology development. Specifically, potential impact on data center operation and opportunities for further enrichment of remote/online activities are highlighted. Moreover, novel optical node systems, photonic exchanges (Ph-EXs) and photonic gateways (Ph-GWs), and their related technologies are introduced.

2. Automatic network operation based the optical network digital twin
​​​​To achieve high-capacity and low-latency Open All-Photonic Network, it is necessary to develop core technologies such as optical wavelength path quality estimation and optical path visualization. In this presentation, we show the research and development trends aimed at automatic operation technology that can achieve optical wavelength path provisioning and rapid fault localization by integrating them on an optical network digital twin platform with a simulation function for virtual facilities. We also show our field trial results with the open and disaggregated transponders that enable cloud-native operation.

3. Encrypted communication technology for quantum computer era
Encrypted communication with post-quantum security will be essential for next-generation networks such as All-Photonic Network (APN). In this presentation, we will introduce NTT's Encrypted communication technology that achieves post-quantum security and high crypto agility without compromising network performance in the quantum computer era. The presentation will also discuss the PoC of applying this technology to a data backup use case using international APN line between Taiwan and Japan and NTT's vision for end-to-end data security, including the computing environments to which the APN is connected.

4. Photonics-Electronics Convergence (PEC) device technology for IOWN
Optical transmission has made it possible to increase the speed, reduce the power consumption, and extend the distance of data transmission. The key to IOWN realization is to utilize the light for not only data transmission but also data processing. In this presentation, we introduce a small optical transceiver and optical chiplet that can be applied to inter/intra package optical interconnect .

This is the first official workshop of the AP-GAINED project, which is funded by APNIC's ISIF Asia Impact Grant.

This workshop series aims to leverage Generative AI (GenAI) to bolster the efficiency and expand the services of NRENs, addressing the capacity gaps that limit their ability to support research and education effectively.

The pilot program was held during APAN58, and it was exceptionally well received.

For this workshop, we will provide ~16 all-inclusive fellowships (through the ISIF Asia grant).

Key activities:
- Introduction to and hands-on training on GenAI
- Tailor GenAI applications to NREN-related activities in Technical, Finance, Operations, and Marketing
- Fostering a network for knowledge sharing.

The focus is on practical skills that allow NREN staff to use GenAI to automate tasks, analyze data, and innovate in their service offerings.

Goals and Anticipated Outcomes:
- Increase the efficiency of NRENs through automation and better data insights.
- Expand NRENs' services, enhancing their role in research and education.
- Build a skilled technical workforce adept in GenAI technologies.

This workshop series is co-hosted with WG on HPC/AI

SOI Asia Community Research Framework promotes inter-university collaborative research activities and students' involvement in the research activities.
This session introduces several research topics in this framework supported by SOI Asia with several presentations by SOI Asia members, which include topics in networking, digital badging for education, as well as the use of AI/ML for agriculture produce and public transportation. Through our experience, we discuss the value of community-based research collaboration. This session is targeted mainly to researchers and educators in APAN who are interested in those topics as well as the joint-research framework.

Data Sharing Infrastructure across Northeast-Asia Supercomputing Centers for Open Science
According to the Boundless advancement of science and technology through LLM (Large-Scale Language Model) and Advancement of science and technology without boundaries through open science, this project aims to lead the development of an advanced research environment (system and element technology) for the utilization and sharing of research data and to establish an infrastructure for sharing advanced research data

International collaboration with HPC infrastructure
Moderator: Jeonghoon Moon (KISTI/KR)
Panel: Kaneyama Hidetomo(Riken/JP), Susumu Date (Osaka Univ./JP), Xianwei Zhang (NSCC-G/CH)
Duration time: 1h 30m(From 3:30 - 5:00)

IoT (Internet of Things) is a key technology to deepen the digitization of society, and therefore many people believe the importance of promoting IoT research, development, and deployment for future society growth. The APAN IoT Working Group is a forum for discussions and collaborations on IoT platforms, infrastructures, services, and applications. Please feel free to present your IoT-related applications and services, including case studies of demonstrations and work-in-progress experiments.
Speaker3 (30 min.) <online presentation>
Name: Mr. Abhimanyu Pandey
Organization:  ICT4D, Nepal
Email: iampandey@gmail.com
Title: Integrated LPWAN and Edge Computing Systems
Abstract: 
Developing a trustworthy (high sensitivity, high specificity) Early Warning System (EWS) for Climatic and/or Geological Events is not only a challenge but also crucial for any nation. With the vagaries in weather patterns, even seemingly minor disturbances can at times lead to major disaster type events. Many disasters related to water (e.g. flooding, etc.), lightening (e.g. fire, etc.), and many other events related to climate and geological causes can become large scale disasters as they move into populated regions.
In Nepal, there are many instances of flooding which have a multiplier effect due to the path which the flood waters take, especially through downstream water catchment or watershed regions. Hence, EWS serves simultaneously serves multiple purposes in Risk Reduction, Resource Allocation, Public Safety, etc.
The project team is in the research phase on how to integrate Edge Computing with Internet of Things (IoT) Sensor Networks (e.g. LoRaWAN) to enhanced Early Warning System.

Research Problem
It is essential to have time critical decisions at the point of data collection (point of incidence) rather than routing all sensor data to a central Data Center for analysis and processing.
This is the reason to integrate IoT (Data Network) with Edge Computing (Decision Making) in low logical latency environments.
This presentation is a presentation on our current research.
BIO: Abhimanyu Pandey is a team member of a profit-not-distributing research and outreach centric company based in Nepal. We work on projects based on Private Public Partnership business models to ensure sustainability through high quality service delivery. I specifically research intranet and local cache based systems in rural regions. I am also involved in developing and implementing rural and remote healthcare delivery models as part of the larger impetus to streamline Government to Citizen (G2C) services. Our most current focus is on Reproductive, Maternal, and Child healthcare delivery, especially through non-institutional healthcare delivery settings and non-traditional patient encounters.

Speaker4 (30 min.)  <online presentation>
Name:  Dr. Samo Grasic
Organization:  Dálvvadis Economical Association, Sweden
Email: samo@grasic.net
Title: Benefit Today from Future Interplanetary Internet Architecture
Abstract:
Originally designed for interplanetary communications, Delay/Disruption Tolerant Networking (DTN) offers robust and resilient solutions for terrestrial applications as well. This talk provides an overview of DTN fundamentals, highlights practical deployments—including ongoing plans in Nepal—and explores how the technology addresses connectivity challenges in remote environments. Through real examples, we’ll see how space-driven networks can bring transformative benefits here on Earth.
BIO: Dr. Samo Grasic is the initiator of LateLab AB, specializing in custom Delay Tolerant Networking (DTN) solutions for communication-challenged environments. In 2024, he became the lead of IPNSIG’s Project Working Group, underscoring his dedication to advancing DTN technologies and standards. Since 2016, he has worked at Dálvvadis Economical Association, spearheading the Nomatrack LoRa-DTN platform for reindeer herding in remote Arctic regions. Dr. Grasic earned his PhD from Luleå University of Technology and brings over a decade of experience bridging academia and industry, with expertise in routing, low-power systems, and the social impacts of ICT deployments.

https://med-hok.kyushu-u.ac.jp/program/2075
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Minimally Invasive Surgery by PALES DISSECT

 ​https://med-hok.kyushu-u.ac.jp/program/2077​​​
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