20th April 2025, Kathmandu
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has officially opened applications for the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) 2025. This prestigious five-day Internet governance training program will be hosted in Busan, Republic of Korea, from 18 to 22 August 2025.
Co-hosted by ICANN and the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA), APIGA is designed to empower young individuals aged 18 to 35 from across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region with foundational knowledge and skills in Internet Governance (IG).
Why Apply for APIGA 2025?
Since its inception in 2016, APIGA has been a premier platform for developing future leaders in Internet policy and governance. The immersive program features:
In-depth sessions on Internet Governance fundamentals
Mentoring from top regional experts
Hands-on workshops and simulations
Networking opportunities with IG professionals, alumni, and institutions like ICANN, IETF, APNIC, ISOC, and more
Notably, 1 in 4 APIGA alumni continue to participate in Internet Governance forums at local, regional, or global levels.
Who Can Apply?
The opportunity is open to individuals between 18 and 35 years old who reside in the APAC region and are passionate about the future of the Internet.
Application Deadline:
11 May 2025, 23:59 Korea Standard Time (14:59 UTC)
Apply Now: APIGA 2025 Application Page
About ICANN
ICANN is a nonprofit public benefit corporation committed to maintaining a secure, stable, and unified global Internet. It coordinates unique identifiers across the world, such as domain names and IP addresses, to ensure smooth digital communication.
For more: APIGA 2025