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We've just published our final agenda for the fifth edition of Central Asia Peering and Interconnection Forum! 🥳

Browse through it to discover what awaits you in the upcoming two days of insightful sessions and networking opportunities taking place on 24-25 September in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. 🇹🇯

See the meeting agenda 👉 https://www.ripe.net/meetings/regional-meetings/capif/capif-5/agenda/

Get certified at ! 🧑‍🎓

Did you know you can get RIPE NCC certified on location at our upcoming regional meeting in Dushanbe, Tajikistan? 🇹🇯

Join thousands of RIPE NCC Certified Professionals by booking an exam slot at our upcoming event! Save your spot early👇
https://www.ripe.net/meetings/regional-meetings/capif/capif-5/ripe-ncc-certified-professionals/

Coming soon: NEW IPv6 Advanced Certification Exam! 🎓

Inspired by the start of a new school year, we’re expanding our certification offer at the RIPE NCC Academy with an exciting new IPv6 Certification Exam. ✏️

This certification exam offers learners an exciting stepping stone into getting their IPv6 proficiency validated by the RIPE NCC. ☑️

By holding this certificate, you showcase to your community you are able to design and plan IPv6 deployment for all different types of network infrastructures to your network.

When you pass the exam, you will also earn a verifiable digital badge you can share on social media.

Learn more 👇
https://academy.ripe.net/mod/page/view.php?id=940

Will you be joining us in Dublin? 🇮🇪

We're excited to be heading to Ireland to deliver two IPv6-focused in-person training courses! Join us to learn all about:

📚 IPv6 Advanced Training Course
🗓️ 14-15 September (two-day course)

📚 IPv6 Security Training Course
🗓️ 16 September

Save your spot today 👇
https://learning.ripe.net/w/upcoming/cat-16-/

Get a glimpse into our Vilnius training courses!

On day 2/3, our RIPE NCC trainers Gerardo Viviers and Riccardo Stagni are still sharing their technical insights with the local community.

Reading this from Lithuania? 🇱🇹

There is still time to join us for tomorrow's BGP Routing Security Training Course.

Register now 👇
https://learning.ripe.net/w/upcoming/

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Will you be joining us in Oslo, Norway? 🇳🇴

We're landing in the Nordics for two insightful in-person training courses which RIPE NCC members can attend for free!

📚 Local Internet Registry Fundamentals
🗓️ 30 September

📚 RIPE Database Training Course
🗓️ 1 October

Whether you're looking to get acquainted with the Local Internet Registry ecosystem or honing your RIPE Database skills, our in-person training courses provide a unique opportunity to meet the local community in person.

Register today:
https://learning.ripe.net/w/upcoming/cat-16-/

Is our current definition of DNS Abuse still fit for purpose? 🤔

Research shows that a meaningful share of new gTLD registrations may be controlled by criminals.

In this guest article by Andrew Campling, we explore whether current DNS Abuse measures are still sufficient to address the wider misuse of domain names today.

Read more 👇
https://labs.ripe.net/author/andrew_campling/dns-abuse-and-criminal-infrastructure-beyond-definitions-and-blocklists/

Will you be joining us in October for ? 🇧🇬

We have secured you at Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia!

Make sure you book your room before 9 September; due to the limited number of rooms available, it is important to confirm your stay as soon as possible. Let this be your reminder! 💛

Learn more about where to stay for RIPE 93 👇
https://ripe93.ripe.net/on-site/accommodation/

Calling all attendees: our Call for Presentations for RIPE 93 has been extended! 🎤

Do you want to speak at our upcoming RIPE Meeting, taking place in Sofia, Bulgaria from 26-30 October 2026?

You now have until 14 September to submit your talks. Don't miss out on this opportunity to speak directly to the community!

Submit your proposal now 👇

Call for Presentations - RIPE 93 Details on how to submit proposals with submission guidelines, session formats and accessibility options for both in-person and virtual speakers.

We're so excited for !

The fifth edition of our Central Asia Peering and Interconnection Forum will take place on 24-25 September 2026 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. 🇹🇯

As we prepare for insightful sessions, networking opportunities, and a chance to bring local network operators, IXPs, ISPs, policymakers and technical experts, we want to extend a special thank you to our incredible local host, Tojiktelecom.

Without them, CAPIF 5 wouldn't be possible. 💚

Thank you!

Join us in next month in Dushanbe:
https://www.ripe.net/meetings/regional-meetings/capif/capif-5/