[sig-policy] APNIC 42 to be relocated from Dhaka
APNIC 42 to be relocated from Dhaka
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In the past week, the escalation of violence in Bangladesh has caused
concerns in the APNIC community about the safety of attending APNIC 42
in Dhaka. Travel advisories for Bangladesh from various governments
around the region have become stricter, making it difficult or
impossible for many APNIC community members and guests to attend the
meeting.
The APNIC Executive Council (EC) met yesterday to discuss these
concerns, and made the very difficult decision to relocate APNIC 42.
The new location, final dates and venue for the meeting will be
announced shortly.
The decision was made after deep consideration, and consultation with
our Bangladesh hosts ISPAB and BDNOG. Both organizations have been
exemplary hosts and the APNIC EC and Secretariat wish to sincerely thank
ISPAB and BDNOG for their steadfast support. They responded very
quickly to recent events in an effort to demonstrate and guarantee
security, and we greatly appreciate that effort. Like ISPAB and BDNOG,
APNIC is deeply disappointed that the decision to relocate had to be
made.
We are working to ensure the conference can remain in the South Asia
region, and to announce the new arrangements as soon as possible, within
the next week.
We do also apologize for any inconvenience this change in location will
cause for APNIC 42 delegates, including those from Bangladesh. All
registrations already made by delegates for Dhaka will of course remain
valid for APNIC 42.
A Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page regarding the relocation is now
available on the APNIC 42 website:
https://conference.apnic.net/42/faqs
The APNIC 42 website and this FAQ will be updated regularly with new
information on the event. Please check the conference website, the
APNIC Blog and APNIC social media for updates; and thank you in advance
for your patience as we confirm the new arrangements.
Paul Wilson
Director General
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APNIC Secretariat secretariat at apnic dot net
Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC) Tel: 61 7 3858 3100
PO Box 3646 South Brisbane, QLD 4101 Australia Fax: 61 7 3858 3199
6 Cordelia Street, South Brisbane, QLD http://www.apnic.net
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