APAN59

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 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).

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”