ICANN Invites Applications for the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2026
26-Feb-2026
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Source : The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
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LOS ANGELES - The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announced that the application window for the Regional Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) 2026 will open on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 00:00 Korea Standard Time (March 4, 2026, at 15:00 UTC), according to the official website of ICANN.
Hosted by ICANN and the Korea Internet & Security Agency, the Regional APIGA will be held July 20–24, 2026 in Busan, Republic of Korea.
Launched in 2016, the APIGA program marks its 10th anniversary this year. To stay informed about this special anniversary APIGA edition, follow ICANN's announcements and social media channels.
What Is APIGA?
APIGA is a capacity-development program focused on Internet governance (IG) targeting youths in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.
As of 2024, the APIGA program was expanded and now includes an annual Regional APIGA held in the Republic of Korea complemented by several Local APIGA events in different economies throughout the APAC region.
Through the program, participants will build a strong foundation in IG fundamentals. This includes guided pathways to continue participating in the IG space with ICANN, the Asia Pacific Network Information Centre, the Internet Engineering Task Force, the Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum, and various other IG forums.
Participants will learn via immersive, hands-on sessions with dedicated mentoring by regional industry experts. They will also build a strong network of peers, APIGA alumni, leading APAC Internet organizations, and key APAC community leaders. Past data shows that one in four APIGA alumni continue to participate in IG forums locally, regionally, and globally.
Who Can Apply?
Individuals from the APAC region between the ages of 18 and 35 (inclusive) interested in IG issues are welcome to apply.