ISPA has an unlimited range of topics which could be addressed; from AI to 4IR and beyond. Whereas ZANOG topics must be relevant to Internet Operations and Technologies, for example:

  • IPv4 / IPv6 Routing and Operations
  • Routing Security, including RPKI and routing best practices
  • Internet backbone operations
  • Peering, Interconnects and IXPs
  • Content Distribution Network technology & operations
  • Research on Internet Operations and Deployment
  • Managing load shedding for network operations
  • Medium/Long term strategies for handling energy costs and supply
  • Network Virtualisation
  • Network Automation/Programming
  • Network Infrastructure security
  • IPv6 deployment on fixed and Wireless/Cellular networks
  • DNS / DNSSEC and DNS best practices
  • Access and Transport Technologies
  • Technical application of Web 3.0, public blockchains and cryptocurrency
  • Content & Service Delivery and "Cloud Computing"
  • Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite systems
  • Submarine Cable ecosystems