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Thursday, March 6
 

9:00am JST

JUCC-NII Technical Meeting (Closed)
Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am JST
404
Moderators
Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am JST
404 PACIFICO Yokohama North

9:00am JST

Connecting a Service to eduGAIN
Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am JST
415
This hands on training session will guide participants through the steps to required to connect a service to eduGAIN enabling it to be accessed by potentially millions of researchers, academics and students globally.

Once connected we will provide options for restricting access to the desired audience based on information provided by the users organization and to users who have meet higher levels of assurance.


Moderators
avatar for Terry Smith

Terry Smith

Head of Support, Australian Access Federation
Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am JST
415 PACIFICO Yokohama North

9:00am JST

Training : Introduction to Network Automation (APNIC)
Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am JST
414
The objective of this training is to introduce Network Automation using a combination of theory and practical demonstrations. At the conclusion, the participants should have a good understanding of what Network Automation is, and how it can be applied in their environments to simplify network management, improve operational efficiency, and minimise human errors. It is assumed that participants have a basic understanding of network operations, Internet technologies, OSI reference model, TCP/IP, and are comfortable using Command Line Interface (CLI) in Linux and at least one router operating system.
Speakers
avatar for Imtiaz Sajid

Imtiaz Sajid

Network Trainer, APNIC (Asia Pacific Network Information Centre
Imtiaz Sajid is a Network Analyst / Network Trainer. He has worked for Internet Service Providers (ISP) and managed service provider as Network Operation, Capacity Planning and Network Design Engineer to provide L3/L4 support, managed services, design and capacity planning, testing... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am JST
414 PACIFICO Yokohama North

9:00am JST

Workshop : AP-GAINED: Asia-Pacific Generative AI for NREN Empowerment and Development
Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am JST
418
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
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Asitha Bandaranayake

Dr. Asitha Bandaranayake

CTO, LEARN
Asitha Bandaranayake is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Computer Engineering at the University of Peradeniya. He received his PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio, USA, in 2013 and his BSc in Engineering from the University of Peradeniya... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am JST
418 PACIFICO Yokohama North

9:00am JST

Medical--AIIMS-India
Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am JST
419
https://med-hok.kyushu-u.ac.jp/program/2081​​​
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Empowering Medical Professionals with AI Tools for Advancing Education and Research

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved rapidly recently, with new algorithms, tools, and applications. This workshop on the use of different AI tools will empower Health Professional Educators, PhD Scholars, Postgraduate Students, Research scientists.
Objectives of workshop: Designing advanced prompt, creating impressive PPTs, Framing Mindmaps, Creating educational images, logos, videos, music, Designing research question and writing review of literature
Moderators
Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am JST
419 PACIFICO Yokohama North

9:00am JST

Medical--Telemedicine
Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am JST
419
https://med-hok.kyushu-u.ac.jp/program/2068
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Applications of Open RAN in Healthcare
Moderators
avatar for Dr. Alvin Marcelo

Dr. Alvin Marcelo

Executive director, Asia eHealth Information Network
Dr. Alvin B. Marcelo is a general and trauma surgeon by training who is currently chief medical information officer of the St. Luke's Medical Center and executive director of the Asia eHealth Information Network (www.aehin.org). Prior to this, he served as senior vice-president and... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am JST
419 PACIFICO Yokohama North

9:00am JST

Open and Sharing Data WG: Commonality, Interoperability, Standardization, Methodology, & Cultural Change
Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am JST
417
The initiatives concerning ‘Commonality’ will serve as a primary objective. To achieve the standardization of rules and governance, it is essential to foster a shared understanding and application of concepts like ‘Interoperability’ within the Asia Pacific region. Successful cross-border collaborations, exemplified by fields such as Space and Life Sciences, have already been established, making it vital to identify the elements contributing to the success of such ‘Standardization’ efforts. Discussions will highlight the necessity of adopting ‘a more nuanced approach to each country and region,’ recognizing that a universal standard for Research Data Management (RDM) practices is not feasible.  Disseminating practices from regional initiatives that take into account the cultural contexts of each nation would offer valuable case studies for participants to explore this methodology. The concept of ‘Cultural Change’ serves as a fundamental component for collective progress. Furthermore, the ‘Methodology’ outlines the processes through which theoretical knowledge can be transformed into practical systems that researchers can effectively utilize. It is crucial to evaluate the types of technology that can facilitate the transition from concept to tangible outcomes.
1. International Initiatives on rules, recommendations, and standardizations, and Cross-border research initiatives
2. Regional Initiatives
3. Technical Initiatives on Engineering

Session1
Session Title: International Initiatives on rules, recommendations, and standardizations, and Cross-border research initiatives
Session Chair: Veerachai Tanpipat, HII-ThaiREN, Thailand
Talk (20 min/speaker)


1. Matti Heikkurinen
Project Portfolio Manager, CODATA;
Title: CODATA contributions to the FAIR data ecosystem: Open Science Clouds, CDIF and Data Policies
Abstract: The presentation provides an overview of the role of CODATA in promoting and supporting FAIR data and open science. A short introduction to the history and background of the organisation is followed by a more in-depth description of selected CODATA initiatives:
i.CODATA is involved in several Open Science Cloud or so-called “Research Commons” projects, including the Global and European Open Science Cloud initiatives. In this domain, CODATA facilitates alignment between the initiatives and their stakeholder networks, especially on the policy and governance levels.
ii.The Cross Domain Interoperability Framework (CDIF) supports this global alignment from operational and technological perspectives. CDIF emerged from analysing commonalities of best practices and opportunities in 11 distinct FAIR data challenges analysed in the EU-funded WordFAIR project. The recommendations outline solutions and approaches that pave the way towards a lingua franca that repositories can use to make disciplinary data more ready for cross-domain reuse and integration.
iii.The presentation will also briefly summarise other policy activities of CODATA and its links with the UN system supporting the goals outlined as the Sustainable Development Goals.
In closing, some opportunities to engage and interact with CODATA are presented, with a particular focus on the International Data Week (https://idw2025.org/) that will take place from the 13th to the 16th of October in Brisbane, Australia.

2. Mohd Nordin Abdul Rahman 
Assistant Vice Chansellor (Chief Digital Officer), Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), Malaysia;
Title: UniSZA Big Data Services Policy
Abstract: I will present and share the following key points: Introduction to Big Data Services - definition and its importance to academic institution. Highlight the purpose of the policy: how it will support research, teaching, learning and campus operations. Explain the needs of policy: data privacy, security, ethical usage and compliance with laws. Key policy components: data governance, roles, responsibilities and ownership of data. Data access and usage: outline who can access the data under what conditions. Security and privacy: mention encryption, anonymization and secure storage practices. Compliance: stress adherence to legal, institutional and ethical standards. Implementation and Enforcement: describe how the policy will be communicated enforced, and monitored. Highlight the role of training and awareness programs.

3. Daisuke Horyu 
National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO), Japan
Title: Current status of the agricultural data sharing platform.

4. Discussion: Open floor discussion
Moderators
avatar for Veerachai Tanpipat

Veerachai Tanpipat

Advisor and Co-Chair, HII and ThaiREN
Veerachai Tanpipat (D.Eng.) is a remote sensing engineer and geographer whose professional interests include applying geoinformatics, Science and technology, and social science to better manage disaster response and preparedness. His work has largely focused on wildfires, smoke haze... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am JST
417 PACIFICO Yokohama North

9:00am JST

Security WG
Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am JST
416
The Security Working Group was formed with APAN for the objectives:
- To raise the security awareness and knowledge within APAN community.
- To cooperate with other international security efforts to raise security awareness, capabilities and interoperation globally.

Presentations during these sessions will have a security focus to further the objectives above, and paper summaries will be included in the final schedule description.

Title: Preparing for Post-Quantum Cryptography
Presenter:Jon Lau - Director, CISO Office & Scientific IT, A*STAR
Abstract:
The rapid advancements in quantum computing pose a significant challenge to existing cryptographic systems, necessitating a proactive shift towards quantum-safe security measures. This talk shares briefly the evolving quantum threat landscape, the release of NIST’s Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) standards, the critical need for crypto agility in adapting to these changes and the urgency of quantum readiness. This talk will have a brief on Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Singapore’s national efforts on Quantum Computing. It also offers an opportunity for attendees to voice the possibility to share and collaborate.

Title: Sharing Session: Collaborating with international partners for real-time detection of malicious TLS traffic using machine learning classifiers
Presenter: Shankar Karuppayah - Associate Professor, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Abstract:
The SOI Asia's CBR2 project focuses on the real-time detection of malicious TLS traffic using machine learning classifiers. In collaboration with multiple academic institutions, this research aims to enhance Network Intrusion Detection Systems (NIDS) by improving the detection accuracy of encrypted malicious traffic, automating dataset generation, and ensuring scalability for large-scale network monitoring. The project involved developing experimental setups, analyzing large-scale network traffic, and benchmarking various machine learning models to assess detection accuracy. This presentation will be focusing on a sharing key issues faced by the project during execution.

Title: NetSec Neural Network
Presenter: Rupam Barui, Senior Undergraduate, National Forensic Sciences University, Delhi Campus
Abstract:
This project addresses the growing complexity of network attacks by leveraging AI to enhance prediction and prevention of breaches. Traditional methods struggle with real-time anomalies and advanced threats, but AI improves security by learning patterns and automating responses. The system predicts network traffic patterns using neural networks, detects anomalies in real-time, and offers a scalable, automated solution. It features a user-friendly web application and interactive data visualization via Streamlit, aiming to improve traffic management, mitigate threats, and secure critical infrastructure.
Moderators
avatar for Jamie Gillespie

Jamie Gillespie

Senior Internet Security Specialist, APNIC
Jamie Gillespie is an Internet Security Specialist at APNIC, providing security training, outreach, and development of Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs) in the Asia Pacific region. This directly supports APNIC’s vision of “A global, open, stable, and secure Internet... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am JST
416 PACIFICO Yokohama North

10:00am JST

Tea Break
Thursday March 6, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am JST
Thursday March 6, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am JST

11:00am JST

CERNET-JUCC MOU Signing (Closed)
Thursday March 6, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm JST
404
Moderators
Thursday March 6, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm JST
404 PACIFICO Yokohama North

11:00am JST

Panel: Reflections and discussions on directions from the Trust and Identity Community
Thursday March 6, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm JST
415
This side-meeting invites trust and identity professionals and federation operators to come together and strengthen the regional trust and identity ecosystem. During the meeting we aim to discuss the mutual needs of research and education identity federations worldwide, the meeting will provide a platform to discuss shared challenges, opportunities, and priorities for collaboration.
The session will focus on the unique needs of the Asia-Pacific region, including the development of access and identity management technologies, policies, and processes. Participants, including representatives from National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) and national identity federations, will explore ways to align regional efforts with global best practices, share insights into local implementations, and identify strategies to improve interoperability and scalability.

Proposed Agenda:
Welcome and Introduction: Overview of other regional strategies and current priorities.
Regional Updates: Insights from national identity federations and NRENs in the Asia-Pacific region.
Panel Discussion: Addressing shared challenges in trust and identity—scalability, policy alignment, and interoperability.
Breakout Sessions: Collaborative brainstorming on technical, policy, and process improvements.
Action Planning: Defining next steps for regional initiatives and alignment with other region’s strategic directions.

Meeting organisers: Erik Kikkenborg (NORDUnet), Gyongyi Horvath (GEANT)
Moderators
avatar for Erik Kikkenborg

Erik Kikkenborg

Chief Collaboration Officer, NORDUnet
Erik Kikkenborg is the Chief Collaboration Officer at NORDUnet, where he is responsible for collaborative service and platform innovation.Erik work closely with Nordic partners to drive service innovation. Likewise, he safeguards Nordic involvement in global collaborations, especially... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm JST
415 PACIFICO Yokohama North

11:00am JST

JPRS's Information Dissemination Activities and the Latest Topics on DNS in Japan by Japan Registry Services Co., Ltd
Thursday March 6, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm JST
Speaker: Yasuhiro Orange Morishita

JPRS (Japan Registry Services Co., Ltd.) was established in 2000 to carry out JP domain name registration and management, and to undertake the operation of the Domain Name System (DNS). As the JP domain name registry operator and a DNS expert, we provide technical information related to DNS to the community in Japan. This includes security advisories and important notifications for DNS operators.
This session introduces our information dissemination activities and provides technical details on the latest topics and security incidents related to DNS in Japan, such as subdomain takeover and NS takeover. The session is primarily aimed at network operators and engineers, but it does not require detailed knowledge of the DNS.
Thursday March 6, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm JST
403 (Sponsor) PACIFICO Yokohama North

11:00am JST

Workshop : AP-GAINED: Asia-Pacific Generative AI for NREN Empowerment and Development
Thursday March 6, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm JST
418
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
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Asitha Bandaranayake

Dr. Asitha Bandaranayake

CTO, LEARN
Asitha Bandaranayake is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Computer Engineering at the University of Peradeniya. He received his PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio, USA, in 2013 and his BSc in Engineering from the University of Peradeniya... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm JST
418 PACIFICO Yokohama North

11:00am JST

Open and Sharing Data WG: Commonality, Interoperability, Standardization, Methodology, & Cultural Change
Thursday March 6, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm JST
417
The initiatives concerning ‘Commonality’ will serve as a primary objective. To achieve the standardization of rules and governance, it is essential to foster a shared understanding and application of concepts like ‘Interoperability’ within the Asia Pacific region. Successful cross-border collaborations, exemplified by fields such as Space and Life Sciences, have already been established, making it vital to identify the elements contributing to the success of such ‘Standardization’ efforts. Discussions will highlight the necessity of adopting ‘a more nuanced approach to each country and region,’ recognizing that a universal standard for Research Data Management (RDM) practices is not feasible.  Disseminating practices from regional initiatives that take into account the cultural contexts of each nation would offer valuable case studies for participants to explore this methodology. The concept of ‘Cultural Change’ serves as a fundamental component for collective progress. Furthermore, the ‘Methodology’ outlines the processes through which theoretical knowledge can be transformed into practical systems that researchers can effectively utilize. It is crucial to evaluate the types of technology that can facilitate the transition from concept to tangible outcomes.
1. International Initiatives on rules, recommendations, and standardizations, and Cross-border research initiatives
2. Regional Initiatives
3. Technical Initiatives on Engineering

Session2
Session Title: Regional Initiatives (Country Updates)
Session Chair: Kaz Yamaji, NII Japan
Talk (10min/speaker)


1. Mad Khir Johari Abudullah Sani, ,
Associate Professor Dr. Universiti Teknologi Mara, Malaysia;
Title: Modeling Sustainalism in Digital Libraries for Equilibrium Strategies in an Eco-Conscious Society
Abstract: The increasing reliance on digital libraries housed in data centers has raised significant environmental concerns, as these centers consumed about 1-2% of global electricity in 2020, projected to rise to 8% by 2030 without sustainable practices. This study introduces a sustainalism framework that integrates sustainable practices within digital libraries, aiming to balance technological advancement with ecological integrity. The research objectives include developing and validating a sustainalism model that emphasizes the use of green technologies, such as renewable energy and efficient cooling, to mitigate environmental impacts. Employing a mixed methods approach, the study is structured in two phases: Phase one utilizes qualitative methods, including case studies and expert interviews, to create a conceptual framework for sustainable digital operations. Phase two applies quantitative methods to validate the model through surveys and data collection from stakeholders in library and information science. The anticipated outcomes are a validated model for sustainable digital library operations that aligns with key national and global sustainability policies, including the Malaysia Green Technology Master Plan and the Sustainable Development Goals. Ultimately, this research positions digital libraries as leaders in environmental stewardship, contributing to global climate initiatives and ensuring that digital progress aligns with ecological health.

2. Prabath Priyankara, ,
UMGJ Jayawardhana, Niluka Nakandalage, DT Andarahannadi
Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka;
Title: Digital Conservation: A National Database to Safeguard Sri Lanka’s Medicinal Heritage
Abstract: Medicinal plants are invaluable to healthcare and traditional medicine, yet many species are endangered due to habitat loss, overharvesting, and limited conservation resources. This project focuses on developing a national database for medicinal plants in Sri Lanka, aimed at consolidating comprehensive, accessible information to support research, conservation, and public awareness. By collecting data from field visits, academic resources, and traditional knowledge sources, the database organizes critical information on plant species, including endangered and vulnerable categories. Utilizing a structured database design on a LAMP server, this platform is accessible through a user-friendly website, enabling researchers, educators, and the public to access up-to-date information on medicinal plants. This initiative not only facilitates conservation by preserving essential knowledge and genetic resources but also promotes sustainable use of these species. Ultimately, this project aims to empower conservation efforts and safeguard Sri Lanka’s rich medicinal plant heritage for future generations.

3. Sa-Kwang Song and Jungho Um, 
KISTI Korea
Title: Research Software Sharing System in KISTI
Abstract: This presentation introduces KISTI's Open Science activities, with a particular focus on KRDC (Korea Research Data Commons), a framework for sharing and utilizing research software. KRDC is a system developed to enhance the scalability and flexibility of the research software sharing and utilization functions of DataON, the Korea Research Data Management Platform. KRDC has been developed using various open-source software, including Kubernetes and Docker for cloud orchestration, as well as MinIO and GitLab. It provides environments for JupyterLab, S3 storage (MinIO), software source code sharing (GitLab), software application development and sharing, and software workflow development and sharing. KRDC is designed for easy deployment on public cloud environments and enables interconnection between KRDC instances, facilitating the sharing and utilization of research software. Additionally, we will explore cases of KRDC integration and introduce methods for linking the KRDC system with other KRDC instances or research data platforms, highlighting its scalability.

4. Masaharu Hayashi, Toshiyuki Hiraki, Yusuke Komiyama, and Kazu Yamaji
NII Japan;
Title: Accelerating Immediate Open Access: Integrating Research Data Management System and Institutional Repositories

5. Trish Radotic,
RDA Regional Community Manager (Oceania and East Asia), Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC)
Title: APAN Open and Sharing WG: Australian Initiatives
Abstract: An Australian perspective of open and collaborative research projects from the Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC). Focusing on the programs within our Thematic Research Data Commons, and Dataspaces, a new initiative within the Planet Research Data Commons to develop a trusted space where researchers, government agencies and industry can share and collaborate on sensitive data.

6. LU Changfa ,
Senior Engineer, Computer Network Information Center of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Title: Reflection and Practice on FAIRification using FairStack: A Software Stack for Scientific Data Centers

7. Discussion: Open floor discussion
Moderators
avatar for Veerachai Tanpipat

Veerachai Tanpipat

Advisor and Co-Chair, HII and ThaiREN
Veerachai Tanpipat (D.Eng.) is a remote sensing engineer and geographer whose professional interests include applying geoinformatics, Science and technology, and social science to better manage disaster response and preparedness. His work has largely focused on wildfires, smoke haze... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm JST
417 PACIFICO Yokohama North

11:00am JST

Routing Working Group
Thursday March 6, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm JST
414
Routing Working Group - Face to Face Meeting.

  • Routing Security Update from Thomas Araneta at Internet2
  • Update from other NREN/participants
  • Routing investigations update
  • General Discussion

Moderators
WM

Warrick Mitchell

Director of Architecture, AARNet Pty Ltd
Speakers
avatar for Thomas Araneta

Thomas Araneta

Program Manager, International Engineering, Internet2
BM

Brenna Meade

Senior Network Architect, Indiana University
Thursday March 6, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm JST
414 PACIFICO Yokohama North

11:00am JST

Security WG
Thursday March 6, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm JST
416
The Security Working Group was formed with APAN for the objectives:
- To raise the security awareness and knowledge within APAN community.
- To cooperate with other international security efforts to raise security awareness, capabilities and interoperation globally.

Presentations during these sessions will have a security focus to further the objectives above, and paper summaries will be included in the final schedule description.
Moderators
avatar for Jamie Gillespie

Jamie Gillespie

Senior Internet Security Specialist, APNIC
Jamie Gillespie is an Internet Security Specialist at APNIC, providing security training, outreach, and development of Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs) in the Asia Pacific region. This directly supports APNIC’s vision of “A global, open, stable, and secure Internet... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm JST
416 PACIFICO Yokohama North

12:30pm JST

Lunch Break
Thursday March 6, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm JST
TBA
Thursday March 6, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm JST
TBA

1:30pm JST

APAN WG Chair Meeting
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm JST
414
Working Group and BoF Chairs come together to discuss improvements and moving forward plans. Future BoFs are also invited to join the session
Moderators
avatar for Liana Jacinta

Liana Jacinta

General Manager, APAN
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm JST
414 PACIFICO Yokohama North

1:30pm JST

Panel: Reflections and discussions on directions from the Trust and Identity Community
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:30pm - 3:00pm JST
415
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:30pm - 3:00pm JST
415 PACIFICO Yokohama North

1:30pm JST

Workshop : AP-GAINED: Asia-Pacific Generative AI for NREN Empowerment and Development
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:30pm - 3:00pm JST
418
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
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Asitha Bandaranayake

Dr. Asitha Bandaranayake

CTO, LEARN
Asitha Bandaranayake is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Computer Engineering at the University of Peradeniya. He received his PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio, USA, in 2013 and his BSc in Engineering from the University of Peradeniya... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:30pm - 3:00pm JST
418 PACIFICO Yokohama North

1:30pm JST

Cloud WG
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:30pm - 3:00pm JST
416
Session #1: WG Member Talks #1  (Prof. Hiroki Kashiwazaki / Kindai Univ. JP)
(35min) “Supporting Adoption and Utilization of Cloud Services in Academic Communities” / (Prof. Kento Aida / National Institute of Informatics, JP)
(35min) "Virtual Fugaku": Bringing Exascale Supercomputing to the Masses" / (Mr. Yuji Iguchi / RIKEN, JP)
(20min) "Science Cloud Development and Applications in Taiwan" / (Dr. Eric Yen / ASGC, TW)
Speakers
EY

Eric Yen

Research Scientist, Academia Sinica
KA

Kento Aida

Professor, National Institute of Informatics
YI

Yuji Iguchi

Deputy Director, RIKEN Center for Computational Science
avatar for Hiroki Kashiwazaki

Hiroki Kashiwazaki

Associate Professor, National Institute of Informatics
Project Associate Professor in the Center for Cybersecurity Research, National Institute of Informatics, Japan. My research interest includes cybersecurity in universities and research institutes, availability of information communication systems, and disaster mitigation.
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:30pm - 3:00pm JST
416 PACIFICO Yokohama North

1:30pm JST

Medical--MIS
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:30pm - 3:00pm JST
419
https://med-hok.kyushu-u.ac.jp/program/2069
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Minimally Invasive Surgery and Robotic Surgery


Moderators
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:30pm - 3:00pm JST
419 PACIFICO Yokohama North

1:30pm JST

Open and Sharing Data WG: Commonality, Interoperability, Standardization, Methodology, & Cultural Change
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:30pm - 3:00pm JST
417
The initiatives concerning ‘Commonality’ will serve as a primary objective. To achieve the standardization of rules and governance, it is essential to foster a shared understanding and application of concepts like ‘Interoperability’ within the Asia Pacific region. Successful cross-border collaborations, exemplified by fields such as Space and Life Sciences, have already been established, making it vital to identify the elements contributing to the success of such ‘Standardization’ efforts. Discussions will highlight the necessity of adopting ‘a more nuanced approach to each country and region,’ recognizing that a universal standard for Research Data Management (RDM) practices is not feasible.  Disseminating practices from regional initiatives that take into account the cultural contexts of each nation would offer valuable case studies for participants to explore this methodology. The concept of ‘Cultural Change’ serves as a fundamental component for collective progress. Furthermore, the ‘Methodology’ outlines the processes through which theoretical knowledge can be transformed into practical systems that researchers can effectively utilize. It is crucial to evaluate the types of technology that can facilitate the transition from concept to tangible outcomes.
1. International Initiatives on rules, recommendations, and standardizations, and Cross-border research initiatives
2. Regional Initiatives
3. Technical Initiatives on Engineering

Session3
Session Title: Technical Initiatives on Engineering
Session Chair: Jyoti Bhogal, RSE
Talk (15min/speaker)


1. Jyoti Bhogal 
Co-founder and Lead, Research Software Engineering Asia Association, India;
Title: Building Bridges: Advancing Research Software Engineering and Open Science in Asia, Research Software Engineers (RSEs) are crucial to advancing computational research and enabling Open Science.
Abstract: In Asia, however, formal recognition of RSE roles and structured career pathways remains limited. Since 2022, the RSEng community in Asia has seen significant progress, marked by three annual online unconferences held from 2022 to 2024. These events fostered collaboration and knowledge exchange between RSEng communities across Asia and Australia. An ongoing study is exploring the RSEng landscape in Asia by engaging Early, Mid-Career, and Senior Researchers. Inspired by the Software Sustainability Institute’s community surveys (https://softwaresaved.github.io/international-survey-2022/), this study adapts methodologies to the Asian context, aiming to uncover the unique challenges, opportunities, and aspirations of researchers who code. Insights from this study are expected to inform policy-making by organisations like the Asia Pacific Advanced Network. Furthermore, currently a collaborative six-month series with RSE Asia Association and RSSE Africa is spotlighting diverse aspects of enabling Open Science through research code. This initiative is strengthening global ties, fostering capacity building, and promoting best practices. This talk will showcase the growth and potential of the RSEng community in Asia, aiming to inspire collaboration, share actionable ideas, and encourage sustainable RSEng communities across the region and beyond.

2. Chris Janson
Senior market advisor, Nokia, United States;
Title: Protecting REN data in the quantum age
Abstract: Research and Education networks should be concerned about threats to data integrity resulting from quantum computing development. In the coming years, commonly used asymmetric ciphers will be vulnerable to compromise by cryptographically-relevant quantum computers (CRQC). The Global Risk Institute puts the likelihood of CRQC existence at over 30% within the next nine years. Even sooner, threat actors could be storing encrypted data for later deciphering. Operators need to act now. New directives have emerged aimed at protective measures such as symmetric ciphers, and quantum key distribution (QKD). The US NIST recently standardized post-quantum cryptography (PQC), to replace asymmetric, public-key frameworks. Together these technologies offer quantum age protection. How do we define a quantum-safe network? What roles do AES, QKD and PQC play? How should keys be distributed? What does this mean for those planning network investments over the next few years? In this presentation, we offer an outline of the quantum-computing threat, a definition of a quantum-safe network, and provide an architecture for immediate protection, capable of evolution. We will provide and overview of an evolutive quantum-safe network deployment, showing how it is a strong example of a quantum-safe network for any application.

3. Ai Sugiura
Programme Specialist for Natural Sciences at UNESCO's East Asia Regional Office
Title: Introduction to the International Congress of Engineer in 2024
Advancing Open Science in East Asia: Fostering Collaboration through Open Hydrology, Engineering, and Interoperability UNESCO Beijing is advancing Open Science (OS) through initiatives like Open Hydrology (IHP), promoting transparent water data sharing, and fostering inclusivity within MAB and UGGp. Efforts in Open Engineering enhance research reproducibility and South-South cooperation. An upcoming regional survey on Open Science Infrastructures (OSI) and interoperability aims to identify shared platforms, explore multilingual metadata practices, and provide insights to improve cross-border collaboration and accessibility in East Asia​

4. ZHU Xiaojie
Senior Engineer, Computer Network Information Center of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Title: Supporting open and sharing data practices with end-to-end workflow framework for cross-center data analysis
Abstract: The rapid development of big data and artificial intelligence technologies has led to the transformation of research paradigms. The convergence research paradigm emphasizes collaborative analysis of scientific data from different domains to achieve scientific discoveries, where analysis task types are diverse and analysis processes span across different scientific data centers. Existing process-based analysis frameworks are difficult to support end-to-end cross-center scientific data analysis requirements due to the lack of analysis process expression capabilities, heterogeneous computing framework integration capabilities, and cross-center job scheduling capabilities. This paper proposes a software framework for performing end-to-end cross-center analysis of scientific data, supporting the construction of heterogeneous workflows across centers, transparent data transfer across frameworks, optimized scheduling of cross-center jobs, and data ownership and traceability. This framework effectively addresses the challenges of cross-center scientific data analysis, providing researchers in different scientific fields with powerful tools for comprehensive and collaborative analysis. Finally, we validate the advancement and feasibility of this framework by combining it with real-world scenarios.
Keywords: scientific research paradigm, analysis workflow, scientific data center, cross-center computing.

5. Discussion: Open floor discussion
Moderators
avatar for Veerachai Tanpipat

Veerachai Tanpipat

Advisor and Co-Chair, HII and ThaiREN
Veerachai Tanpipat (D.Eng.) is a remote sensing engineer and geographer whose professional interests include applying geoinformatics, Science and technology, and social science to better manage disaster response and preparedness. His work has largely focused on wildfires, smoke haze... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 1:30pm - 3:00pm JST
417 PACIFICO Yokohama North

2:15pm JST

Events & Program Committee Meeting
Thursday March 6, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm JST
414
The Events and Program Committee comes together to discuss on the current APAN meeting and future hosts. Future hosts from NRENs are welcome to join the meeting
Moderators
avatar for Andrew Howard

Andrew Howard

Associate Director - Cloud Services and Innovation, National Computational Infrastructure
Andrew has many decades of hands-on technical, diplomatic and logistics experience covering a wide range of standard and bespoke technologies, languages and applications within Industry, Government and Academia nationally and internationally.His current role at the National Computational... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm JST
414 PACIFICO Yokohama North

3:00pm JST

Tea Break
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm JST
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm JST

3:30pm JST

APAN Council Meeting
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm JST
414
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm JST
414 PACIFICO Yokohama North

3:30pm JST

Internet2-JUCC Technical Meeting (Closed)
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm JST
417
Moderators
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm JST
417 PACIFICO Yokohama North

3:30pm JST

Connecting a Service to eduGAIN
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm JST
415
This hands on training session will guide participants through the steps to required to connect a service to eduGAIN enabling it to be accessed by potentially millions of researchers, academics and students globally.

Once connected we will provide options for restricting access to the desired audience based on information provided by the users organization and to users who have meet higher levels of assurance.


Moderators
avatar for Terry Smith

Terry Smith

Head of Support, Australian Access Federation
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm JST
415 PACIFICO Yokohama North

3:30pm JST

Workshop : AP-GAINED: Asia-Pacific Generative AI for NREN Empowerment and Development
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm JST
418
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
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Asitha Bandaranayake

Dr. Asitha Bandaranayake

CTO, LEARN
Asitha Bandaranayake is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Computer Engineering at the University of Peradeniya. He received his PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio, USA, in 2013 and his BSc in Engineering from the University of Peradeniya... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm JST
418 PACIFICO Yokohama North

3:30pm JST

Cloud WG
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm JST
416
Session #2: WG Member Talks #2 (Chair: Prof. JongWon Kim / GIST, KR)

(20min) "Distcloud update 2025Q1" / (Prof. Hiroki Kashiwazaki / Kindai Univ., JP)
(20min) “Supporting HPC-AI leveraged services over edge-to-core cloud infrastructure” / (Prof. JongWon Kim / GIST, KR)
(15min) Towards Virtualized SD-WAN Playground: Progress in Developing Softwarized BGP Testbed" / (Mr. Chih-Yuan Cheng / NCKU, TW)
(15min) "Cloud-Based Activity Recognition: IoT Sensor Data Collection and Machine Learning Analysis on AWS" /
 (Mr. Ladawan Klinkusoom / Chulalongkorn University & NECTEC, TH) [remote - online]
(20min) Member Discussion (ALL)
Moderators
avatar for Hiroki Kashiwazaki

Hiroki Kashiwazaki

Associate Professor, National Institute of Informatics
Project Associate Professor in the Center for Cybersecurity Research, National Institute of Informatics, Japan. My research interest includes cybersecurity in universities and research institutes, availability of information communication systems, and disaster mitigation.
Speakers
JK

JongWon Kim

Professor, GIST
avatar for Chih-Yuan Cheng

Chih-Yuan Cheng

Student, National Cheng Kung University
LK

Ladawan Klinkusoom

Ph.D. student of Chulalongkorn University, and Research assistant at National Electronics and Computer Technology Center., Chulalongkorn University, National Electronics and Computer Technology Center
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm JST
416 PACIFICO Yokohama North

3:30pm JST

Medical--Natural Products
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm JST
419
https://med-hok.kyushu-u.ac.jp/program/2086
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Current Approaches for Isolation of Phytoconstituents
Moderators
Thursday March 6, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm JST
419 PACIFICO Yokohama North

5:30pm JST

Medical--Pathology
Thursday March 6, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm JST
https://med-hok.kyushu-u.ac.jp/program/2073
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Recent Trends in Pathology: teaching methods to diagnostic modalities
Moderators
Thursday March 6, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm JST
Virtual

6:30pm JST

 
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