Pacific Islands Telecommunications Association: PITA

PacNOG 36

From: 24 November 2025 - 28 November 2025

Venue: Rarotonga, Cook Islands

We’re delighted to share that PacNOG 36 will be held in Rarotonga, Cook Islands from Monday 24 to Friday 28 November 2025, kindly hosted by Vodafone Cook Islands.

As always, PacNOG, in partnership with APNIC, ICANN, NSRC, and PITA, continues to bring together Pacific network operators, engineers, and technical practitioners to build skills, share experiences, and advance the region’s Internet growth with secure and resilient networks.

Conference & Sponsors

Proposals to contribute to the conference and tutorial sessions are most welcome.
Click here to email us with your speaking, sponsorship, or related interests.

To Register & Event Information – visit the event microsite

Event microsite: https://events.pita.org.fj/pacnog36

Program at a glance

Day 1 Conference (Monday, 24 November)
A one-day community conference with updates and discussions on Internet networks in the Pacific. Topics will include technical updates, policy perspectives, operational practices, and the emerging developments and challenges that impact our networks.
- Proposals for presenting at this conference are now welcome

Days 2–5 Workshops (Tuesday 25 – Friday 28 November)
Two technical tracks will run in parallel:
1. Practical Cybersecurity for Internet Operators : Track 1 ( PCIO ) – a hands-on program covering security fundamentals, threat modelling, risk analysis, mitigation techniques, and applied lab work. Facilitated by NSRC
2. Network Management and Monitoring Workshop: Track 2 (NMM) – focused on monitoring, managing, and troubleshooting networks to strengthen ISP and operator practices. Facilitated by APNIC

PacNOG 36 Fellowship Application

Fellowship – Through the support of donors, limited funding assistance is available for qualified applicants. Priority will be given to applications where the employer commits to a co-funding partnership (e.g., airfare or per diem), ensuring both the organisation and the community benefit from the skills brought back after PacNOG 36.

PacNOG 36 Fellowship Application

Eligibility: This fellowship is only for Pacific Islands network operators. Applications from outside the Pacific Islands will be declined.
Note: PacNOG 36 registration is free.

Organisation Organisation Name*
Organisation Website/Domain (e.g., example.org)*
Country (Pacific Islands only)*

Applicant

Applicant Name*
Job Title/Role*

Work Email (must be organisation domain)*
Phone/WhatsApp*

Estimated Arrival (ETA)*
Estimated Departure (ETD)*

Sessions/Tracks of interest*
Prior PacNOG attendance?*

Purpose & Support Describe the services your organisation provides*
Objectives for releasing you to attend (from your organisation)*
Justification for fellowship support*
Support requested (amount/items)*

Registration is free for PacNOG 36.

If fellowship provides for accommodation, will your organisation commit towards your airfare?*

Yes No

Approvals

Approving Officer (CxO)*
Approving Officer Contact (email/phone)*

I confirm this application is for a Pacific Islands network operator. If awarded, I/we will share a short outcomes note within 30 days after PacNOG 36. I consent to PITA processing this information for fellowship assessment and event coordination.

Clicking submit will open a draft email to manager@pita.org.fj. If the draft does not open, the full application text is copied to your clipboard so you can paste into an email.

Pacific Islands Telecommunication Association

PacNOG 36

PacNOG 36 Fellowship Application

PacNOG 36 Fellowship Application