Proposal

APrIGF 2026 Session Proposal Submission Form
Part 1 - Lead Organizer
Contact Person
Ms. Evin Erdogdu
Email
Organization / Affiliation (Please state "Individual" if appropriate) *
DotAsia Organisation
Designation
Strategic Development Manager
Gender
Female
Economy of Residence
Turkey
Stakeholder Group
Technical Community
List Your Organizing Partners (if any)
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Part 2 - Session Proposal
Session Title
EcoInternet Index (EII): APAC Leads the Way
Thematic Track of Your Session

  • Option

    • Primary: Digital Resilience and Building of Trust
    • Secondary: AI Governance for Good
Session Format
Showcase (30 minutes)
Where do you plan to organize your session?
Hybrid (with onsite moderator and speakers both online and offline, with online moderator for questions and comments from remote participants)
Specific Issues for Discussion
The EcoInternet Index (EII), developed by DotAsia and the APNIC Foundation, compares climate and Internet infrastructure data across APAC. It supports inclusive policy, activism, and research on the Internet’s environmental impact. By combining rigorous data analysis with stakeholder collaboration, this initiative aims to “Do More, Waste Less” by advocating for greener, more energy-efficient Internet infrastructure across the APAC region.

The session proposal directly applies to the APrIGF 2026 theme, “Safeguarding a Resilient Internet in Times of Crisis.” It also applies to two sub-themes, “Digital Resilience and Building of Trust”, and “AI Governance for Good”. Speakers selected for the session exemplify the APrIGF & Multistakeholder Ecosystem, including a technical community (registry operator) leader, an industry and civil society (academic) researcher, APAC government representatives, and youth leaders from National and Youth Initiatives in APAC.

The issues to be discussed will also help advance the 2030 SDG agenda:
- The need for a sustainable and resilient Internet infrastructure, i.e. “EcoInternet”.
- Addressing the role of AI in Internet infrastructure, sustainability and climate resilience, including the responsible governance of AI and its advancement in the region.
- How can EII be used? Exploring this question will feature APAC case studies, and the positive and negative impacts of Internet infrastructure, including infrastructure resilience, economic and environmental impacts, awareness and solutions customized for stakeholder groups, and APAC multistakeholder collaboration.
- How to develop EII further, including a presentation of 2026 research, and the refinement of the EII three-axes model (Energy, Efficiency, and Economy).
- Recent engagement with APAC governments and policymakers, and tracking regional policy initiatives.
- Premiere of the Draft 2027 EII Report, and opportunities for input into the report from APrIGF 2026 participants.
Describe the Relevance of Your Session to APrIGF
You send a quick “thanks” email, forward a meme on WhatsApp, scroll through TikTok, binge-watch the latest Netflix series, and join a Zoom meeting with your video camera on. These everyday online activities are the norm in our modern era, giving us the opportunity to “Do More, Waste Less” with Internet infrastructure and sustainability. Asia is experiencing the largest Internet growth globally— driven by rapid digital transformation, technological advancements, increasing digital infrastructure investments, and a large youth population now coming online. Internet usage is expanding rapidly around the world, and most people and organizations are unaware that they can contribute to a sustainable Internet ecosystem.

While the Internet infrastructure enables remote work and energy efficiency, the sector's energy-intensive data centers, cellular networks, and manufacturing of hardware can generate waste without awareness and collaboration for sustainable growth. Furthering innovative best practices and specific solutions are needed to address the concerns and interests of each stakeholder involved in an ecosystem as diverse as the Internet.

A 2021 EII pilot study developed the index utilizing the expertise of a group of advisors from organizations across the Internet ecosystem, including the IGF MAG, Microsoft, IEA, and UNDP. The first 2023 EII study was developed analyzing 14 APAC jurisdictions, and in 2026, DotAsia and APNIC Foundation refined the index, doubled the number of APAC jurisdictions involved, and targeted government stakeholders for measurable technopolicy impact.

Session outcomes will include:
- A premiere of the Draft EII 2027 Report, with opportunities for input from session participants.
- Suggestions for effective policies and action plans to enhance the sustainability of the Internet infrastructure in APAC.
- An exchange of views on the methodology of the EII, what we can learn from its results, and how it can be further improved and developed.
Methodology / Agenda (Please add rows by clicking "+" on the right)
Time frame (e.g. 5 minutes, 20 minutes, should add up to the time limit of your selected session format) Description
(1 min) Introduction/overview of showcase (informal, participation and questions encouraged)—Edmon Chung, CEO, DotAsia (in-person)
(7 mins) Overview of EcoInternet Index (EII) and Draft EcoInternet Index (EII) 2027 Report—Edmon Chung, CEO, DotAsia (in-person), and Avri Doria, D.B.A. Technicalities (virtual)
(10 mins) 2026 EII Research, AI and the Internet Infrastructure—Avri Doria, D.B.A. Technicalities (virtual)
(6 mins) GAC Case Study and APAC Youth Perspectives—Nancy Kanasa, GAC Rep (Papua New Guinea) (in-person/virtual TBD) and Taruna Bamrah, 2026 NetMission Ambassador & ICANN85 NextGen (India) (in-person/virtual TBD)
(15 mins) Q&A and APrIGF feedback on 2027 EII Report—Edmon and all
(1 min) Closing Remarks/Way Forward—Edmon and all
Moderators & Speakers Info (Please complete where possible) - (Required)

  • Moderator (Primary)

    • Name: Edmon Chung
    • Organization: DotAsia Organisation
    • Designation: CEO
    • Gender: Male
    • Economy / Country of Residence: Hong Kong
    • Stakeholder Group: Technical Community
    • Expected Presence: In-person
    • Status of Confirmation: Confirmed
    • Link of Bio (URL only): https://hk.linkedin.com/in/edmon-chung-b8aa76b

  • Moderator (Facilitator)

    • Stakeholder Group: Select One
    • Expected Presence: Select One
    • Status of Confirmation: Select One

  • Speaker 1

    • Name: Avri Doria
    • Organization: D.B.A., Technicalities
    • Designation: Owner
    • Gender: Female
    • Economy / Country of Residence: United States
    • Stakeholder Group: Civil Society
    • Expected Presence: Online
    • Status of Confirmation: Confirmed
    • Link of Bio (URL only): https://www.linkedin.com/in/doriavr

  • Speaker 2

    • Name: Nancy Kanasa
    • Organization: ICANN Governmental Advisory Committee Representative (PG)
    • Designation: Papua New Guinea (PG)
    • Gender: Female
    • Economy / Country of Residence: Papua New Guinea (PG)
    • Stakeholder Group: Government
    • Expected Presence: In-person
    • Status of Confirmation: Confirmed
    • Link of Bio (URL only): pg.linkedin.com/in/nancy-kanasa-16b36717a

  • Speaker 3

    • Name: Taruna Bamrah
    • Organization: NetMission.Asia
    • Designation: 2026 NetMission Ambassador
    • Gender: Female
    • Economy / Country of Residence: India
    • Stakeholder Group: Youth / Students
    • Expected Presence: In-person
    • Status of Confirmation: Confirmed
    • Link of Bio (URL only): https://in.linkedin.com/in/tarunabamrah

  • Speaker 4

    • Stakeholder Group: Select One
    • Expected Presence: Select One
    • Status of Confirmation: Select One

  • Speaker 5

    • Stakeholder Group: Select One
    • Expected Presence: Select One
    • Status of Confirmation: Select One
Please explain the rationale for choosing each of the above contributors to the session.
Speakers selected for the session exemplify the APrIGF & Multistakeholder Ecosystem, including a technical community (registry operator) leader (Edmon Chung), an industry and civil society (academic) researcher (Avri Doria), APAC government representatives (Nancy Kanasa), and a youth leader from National and Youth Initiatives in APAC (Taruna Bamrah). The Roundtable speakers demonstrate geographic, gender, and stakeholder diversity in APAC.
If you need assistance to find a suitable speaker to contribute to your session, or an onsite facilitator for your online-only session, please specify your request with details of what you are looking for.
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Has AI been used to develop this proposal?
No
Please declare if you have any potential conflict of interest with the Program Committee 2026.
No
Are you or other session contributors planning to apply for the APrIGF Fellowship Program 2026?
Yes
Upon evaluation by the Program Committee, your session proposal may only be selected under the condition that you will accept the suggestion of merging with another proposal with similar topics. Please state your preference below:
No, I would not accept the suggestion of a merger.
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