On 31 January, APIE Core Course Batch 8 officially kicked off with its first e-Workshop, bringing together more than 390 participants from 18 universities across 9 economies — Bangladesh, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, Nepal, the Philippines, and Vietnam.
The session was hosted by Keiko Okawa, Director of SOI Asia, and supported by 12 teaching assistants, all APIE alumni, alongside the SOI Asia and APNIC Foundation teams. The workshop invited participants to reflect on their own Internet environments — from connection speed and latency to physical and technical conditions — setting the tone for the course ahead.
On January 14, the APIE Advisory and Curriculum Committees met to review progress and discuss the next phase of the APIE program.
The discussion reflected how the program continues to mature — from stronger regional collaborations and community-based activities, to the growing importance of APIE alumni who return in different roles, including as teaching assistants and NOC team members, supporting learners and sustaining learning environments.
Looking ahead, committee members exchanged views on assessment approaches, internship programs, alumni engagement, and the newly proposed model for APIE Camps. Topics included trainer training, minimum infrastructure requirements, and alignment with host university academic calendars.
The meeting provided a valuable opportunity to step back from delivery and focus on how APIE can scale thoughtfully, while preserving quality, international collaboration, and long-term impact across the Asia-Pacific.
On January 13, 2026, the Asia Pacific Internet Engineering (APIE) program held an online information and onboarding session as part of the preparations for APIE Core Course Batch 08. The session was designed to support students who have already registered, as well as those considering participation, by helping them prepare for the start of the course.
This session was the first of two information sessions scheduled ahead of Batch 08, reflecting an effort to provide additional guidance and clarity before the course begins.
The session was opened by SOI Asia Director Keiko Okawa, who welcomed participants and introduced the objectives and overall structure of the APIE Core Course. More than 40 students joined the session, representing partner universities across Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. This batch also marks the first time students from Laos are joining the APIE program, further broadening the regional participation of the course.
A key focus of the session was onboarding and readiness. The APIE team walked participants through the main platforms and tools used throughout the course, including:
SOI Asia account, mainly used for managing digital badges
FutureLearn account, where the core course content is delivered
Google Classroom account, used for accessing course materials and managing attendance
Keiko also explained the course structure, schedule, and learning flow, with particular attention to time zone differences across the region. The session concluded with a short Q&A, addressing questions from participants related mainly to scheduling and participation.
Celebrating the first APIE info session
The meeting closed with a group photo, marking an early moment of connection among participants as they prepare to begin the Batch 08 learning journey. The next session featuring the same content will be held on January 19, 2026.
From August 11–15, 2025, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) hosted the seventh APIE Camp, welcoming 24 students from partner institutions in Bangladesh, Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal, the Philippines, and Malaysia for a week of intensive, hands-on Internet engineering.
Participants explored topics including network deployment, virtualization, DNS, IoT, and cybersecurity, joined industry visits to Dell Technologies and Exabytes Group, and witnessed the inauguration of the new ARENA-PAC link to USM.
Ten days later, on August 25, the camp concluded with final presentations held online, where students showcased their progress and reflected on their learning journey.
The second edition of APIE Advanced Camp took place from May 19–23, 2025, at Keio University SOI Asia’s Haneda campus in Tokyo. This program brought together 24 students from universities in economies across Asia (Bangladesh, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal, the Philippines, and Vietnam) to deepen their understanding of Internet infrastructure and web service deployment through hands-on training and group projects.
Throughout the five-day camp, participants worked alongside mentors from AITAC, APNIC, Keio University, and the University of Tokyo, and visited an industry-leading data center.
The final day featured Meet the Internet Engineers, a unique session where students engaged directly with Internet professionals, APIE alumni, and other collaborators.
Last week, 24 students from across Asia gathered at Universitas Brawijaya (UB) , Malang, Indonesia, for APIE Camp #06—a week of hands-on technical training, problem-solving, and collaboration.
From February 10-14, participants worked alongside experts from APNIC, Amazon Web Services (AWS), UB, and Keio University, diving deep into network design, cybersecurity, cloud computing, IoT, and DNS configuration. The camp wasn’t just about learning—it was about building real-world skills, making new connections, and exploring the future of internet engineering.
This camp also brought welcomed new components: a session about optical networking and a meet up where camp participants and other local students met and talked with network engineers, the event Meet the Internet Engineers.
Take a look at the camp in action:
One of the highlights? The APIE alumni shone more than ever as NOC team or teaching assistants. They stepped up to support students throughout the camp, ensuring a smooth experience and even leading their own sessions. This edition also saw a strong representation of women in tech, with 10 female participants, reinforcing APIE’s commitment to diversity in technology.
From November 18-22, 2024, 19 students from across Asia gathered at Universitas Syiah Kuala (USK) in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, for a transformative week of hands-on learning and collaboration.
During the 5-day camp, participants worked with experts from APNIC, Amazon Web Services (AWS), USK, and Keio University, immersing in topics like network design, server virtualization, cybersecurity, IoT, and cloud computing.
Watch the recap video for an inside look at the camp experience:
The 5th edition of the camp was again a place for fostering collaboration, technical growth, and diversity. Participants gained hands-on experience in network engineering, IoT and cloud computing, connected with experts, and left the camp with a renewed sense of purpose and direction in their careers.
This camp also saw a significant representation of women in tech—more than 1/3 of female participants, which reinforces the alignment with APIE program supporter APNIC Foundation‘s strategic pillars.
Check out the full event highlights in the blog post: APIE Camp in USK – summary post
Acknowledgments
SOI Asia would like to warmly thank everyone who contributed to the success of this camp! – To Rahmad Dawood (USK), our camp lead, for your outstanding leadership. – To the organizing and support teams, whose dedication to logistics, hospitality, and preparation created a seamless and enjoyable experience for all. – To our teaching assistants and the NOC teams, mostly formed by APIE alumni, for your timely and efficient support throughout the camp. – To APNIC, Amazon Web Services (AWS) (Indonesia), and Aceh Province Data Center, for invaluable contributions, which empowered and inspired participants with knowledge and expertise. – To the APNIC Foundation, for supporting our contributions to advancing digital development across the region. – And most importantly, to each APIE Camp participant—thank you for your hard work and enthusiasm. Congratulations on another remarkable milestone within this vibrant community!
For the first time, the APIE Camp was held simultaneously at Hasanuddin University (UNHAS) in Makassar, Indonesia, and Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) in Penang, Malaysia, from August 12th to 16th.
A total of 29 students from SOI Asia partner universities in Bangladesh, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal, and Vietnam gathered at both sites. Notably, 11 female students participated, making up more than one-third of the audience at UNHAS.
Women power at UNHAS venue.Participants and Camp lead Dr. Yung-Wey Chong (on the right) in USM
During the camp, students applied what they had learned from the APIE Online courses, tackling challenges from network design, cybersecurity and DNS configuration. They also learned the fundamentals of IoT and cloud computing.
Acknowledgments
SOI Asia would like to send out a heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this camp a success! – To our camp leads, Prof. Muhammad Niswar (UNHAS) and Dr. Yung-Wey Chong (USM), for their exceptional leadership. – To the organizing and support teams at both institutions, whose work on logistics and preparation ensured a productive and enjoyable experience for everyone involved. – To our teaching assistants at both venues, for your timely and efficient support throughout the camp. – To APNIC, Amazon Web Services (AWS) (Indonesia), neuCentrIX by Telin (Makassar), Intel Corporation and Dell Technologies (Penang) for invaluable contributions, which empowered and inspired participants with knowledge and expertise. – To the APNIC Foundation, for unwavering support in advancing digital development across the region. – And finally, to every APIE Camp participant—thank you for your dedication and hard work. Congratulations on yet another achievement in this thriving community!
On June 29, the APIE Program Batch 4 concluded its activities with the final e-Workshop featuring guest lecturer Katsuhiro Horiba (Softbank, Japan). This last session encouraged participants to learn and reflect on the current status of mobile networks and anticipate future developments.
Learners in this batch had the opportunity to hear from guest speakers on various topics:
– “Contributions to the Internet community from students’ perspective,” by Momoka Yamamoto (The University of Tokyo) and Yoshiki Uchida (Keio University)
– “Internet governance in Vietnam,” by Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy (VNNIC)
– “Internet governance at regional and global levels,” by Joyce Chen (APNIC)
– “The now and then of mobile networks,” by Horiba (SoftBank)
From this batch, selected students will advance to the second stage of the APIE Program: a five-day camp held simultaneously (for the first time) at Universitas Hasanuddin (Unhas) in Makassar, Indonesia, and Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) in Penang, Malaysia. The list of participants is expected to be announced next week.
Congratulations to all learners who completed the course, and a huge thanks to all those who contributed to making this batch 4 another success!
On June 20, APIE held a special onsite session for students at the University of San Carlos in Cebu, Philippines. “Meet the Internet Engineers” was conceived as a chat-over-morning-coffee event where APIE learners from USC could meet with Internet engineers and other professionals in the field. USC supported the organization of this event in addition to hosting the 57th AI3 and SOI Asia Director’s Meeting at the Josef Baumgartner Learning Resource Center (LRC), located in the USC Talamban Campus.
“Meet the Internet Engineers” held at the Josef Baumgartner Learning Resource Center (LRC) on the USC Talamban Campus.
All learners are undergraduate students who are currently taking the APIE online courses and are curious about a career in Internet-related areas. They brought great energy to the session and asked insightful questions about career paths for network engineers, including the necessary skills and education. It was also a valuable opportunity to gain insights into the biggest challenges and rewards of being a professional in this domain.
On the left: Achmad Husni (Keio University)On the left: Mariko “ao” Kobayashi (APIDT)Achmad “Abazh” Basuki (University Brawijaya)Sushant Chalise (Tribhuvan University) and Bani Lara (DOST)APIE lead Noriatsu Kudo (Keio University
The list of guests included Noriatsu Kudo, the lead of the APIE Course, and Bani Lara from the DOST-Philippines, among other professionals from academia, infrastructure, application development, and non-profit (internet governance) fields. They shared personal stories, professional experiences, and valuable advice for aspiring professionals.
Zulkifli Tahir (Universitas Hasanuddin)Domingos de Sousa Freitas (Universidade Nacional Timor Lorosa’e, Timor-Leste) and Takashi Tomine (National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, Japan)Peter Sy (University of the Philippines Diliman)Kei Uehara (Keio University), Muhammad Niswar (Universitas Hasanuddin), and Rahmad Dawood (Universitas Syiah Kuala)
The organization team included David Louie Bedia, who is also a teaching assistant in the ongoing batch. SOI Asia and the APIE teams hope to bring this session to other partner institutions soon and continue strengthening the bonds among the community.
