¶ IAB Strategy Meeting 2026
¶ Date
Sept 30 - Oct 1, 2026 (Two Full Day)
¶ Venue
Google,
Shibuya Stream,
3-21-3 Shibuya,
Shibuya-ku,
Tokyo 150-0002
Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hZwjUcUBrvtesMyj8
¶ Venue logistics
These hotels close to the venue (No warranty expressed or implied 
):
Shibuya Stream Hotel
Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu
Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel
¶ Remote Participation
https://meet.google.com/win-aofy-rmb
¶ Agenda
¶ Wednesday, September 30, 2026 (UTC +9)
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¶ 09:00-09:15: Arrivals, Welcome, Goals for the Strategy Meeting (Dhruv)
- Slides: IAB Strategy Meeting 2026
¶ 09:15-10:30: The IAB and the IETF
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BOFs and New Work in the IETF (Yaroslav, Matthew)
- Brainstorming: Should the IAB better support BoFs? Should we improve on the IAB BoF shepherd role?
- Related reading: Role of IAB in New Work and BOF Shepherding and IAB Statement
- Slides
- How to improve our role in revieweing proposed WG charters (Dhruv)
- Slide
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The relationship between the IAB and the IETF (Roman)
¶ 10:30-10:45: Break
¶ 10:45-11:30: The IAB and the IRTF
- The Relationship Between the IAB and the IRTF (Dirk)
- Why the IAB does RGs review and How we can improve on it?
- Slide
- Related Reading: IRTF RG review process & goals
¶ 11:30-12:00: IAB Open at IETF 127
- Goal: Brainstorm topics/speakers for technical talk
¶ 12:00-13:00: Lunch
¶ 13:00-14:30: Internet Architecture
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Brainstorming: Should the IAB do more architectural work? (Alvaro, Matthew)
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Possible document on architectural principles (Mark)
¶ 14:30-15:00: Invited Talk on IPv6 (Lorenzo Colitti)
- IPv6 deployment and what standards were necessary to unlock its various phases; what gaps are still left (enterprise and small-scale multihoming); and why IPv6 remains essential for end-to end and connectivity and how that ties into DHCP vs SLAAC vs PD
¶ 15:00-15:30: Break
¶ ITU-PP (15:30-16:00)
- ITU Plenipotentiary Conference (Tanya,ISOC)
¶ IAB Processes and Administrivia (16:00-17:30)
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Reviewing Formal & Informal Meeting Structure (Cindy)
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IAB Strategy Meeting Planning (Dhruv)
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IAB Responsibilities
- GitHub Responsibility Tracker (all)
- Dashboard
- #104 - Incoming Liaison from SG17 to support Child Online Protection (COP) - Even though it is marked for information, should we still reply?
- #90 - Wider QUIC adoption - is there any more information or we close?
- #89 - Residential Proxy - is there any next steps or we close?
- #88 - How to adopt RFC 9945 for IAB Lists
- #66 - E-Voting Tool - lets close
- #52 - Is there standardization effort needed on Agent to Agent communication - overtaken by events, lets close
- #49 - EDM Program: Incentive alignment and Deployability - close?
- #44 - Limited Domains Architectural Guidelines
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Appeal Handling (Mark)
- Does the IAB need to update its procedures?
- Proposal
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Executive Session: Appeal Response
¶ 19:00: Group Dinner: Gallery 11
¶ Thursday, October 1, 2026 (UTC +9)
¶ 09:00-10:30: Internet Governance
- Regional Trends Report (Ryan/ISOC)
- IGF 2026 (Yaroslav, Dhruv)
- How to make the most out of the event?
- Shortlist of Workshops
¶ 10:30-10:45: Break
¶ 10:45-11:30: Long-Term Objectives for Internet Governance (Mark)
- What are our long term objectives for Internet Governance?
- How do they align with events?
- Should we write it down?
¶ 11:30-12:00: IAB Input to RSS Governance
Slides: ICANN GWG Root Server System Governance Framework (Warren)
Context:
- IAB Responds to the ICANN Public Comment on "Functional Model for Root Server System Governance
- Root Server System GWG Review
- The Root Server System Governance Structure
¶ 12:00-13:00: Lunch
¶ 13:00-15:00: Outreach & Liaison
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Updates from Liaison Coordinators (Suresh, Warren, Yaroslav, Yingzhen)
- Relationship with ETSI (Suresh)
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Outreach Planning for 2027 (Yaroslav, Warren, Dhruv)
- Miro Board - updated
- Any progress on Local NOG?
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Improving collaboration with RIRs - possible admin support group - IETF-RIR (Dhruv, Suresh)
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Improving collaboration with ICANN and coordination among ICANN appointees (Warren, Suresh)
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Relationship with Linux Foundation - should we do something? (Dhruv, Suresh)
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Brainstorming: What else to be done to get more operator involvement at the IETF? (Warren, Suresh)
- Lessons from RIPE/NANOG/APNIC. See this
¶ 15:00-15:30: Break
¶ 15:00-16:30: Workshops & Programs
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Ideas for Future Workshops (All)
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PQ Workshop Prep (Nick/Yaroslav)
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Review of EDM, what's next? (Warren)
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Ideas for Future IAB Technical Program (All)
- Are there any changes to be made in ways we do technical programs?
¶ 16:30-17:00: Strategy Meeting Debrief and Review of Action Items
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What went well? What could be better?
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What topics were raised that would benefit from further discussion?
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What are the next steps to move things forward, and who owns them?
¶ Guidance
- Please add slides (if any) to the agenda in the wiki to provide an oppurtunity for others to review in advance
¶ Proposed Topics (not yet on the agenda) / Parking Lot
- add items here
¶ Topics for Future IAB+IESG
¶ Side Activities
¶ IAB Social/Dinner for Sept 30th Evening
- Time: 19:00
- Location: Gallery 11 restaurant, inside the Hotel Indigo Shibuya (15 minute walk from Google)
¶ WIDE
- Date: 2nd Oct
- Time: 0900-1200 (room opens at 0830)
- Venue: Keio University
G-Lab, 6th Floor, East Research Building
Keio University Mita Campus
https://www.keio.ac.jp/en/about/campus/mita/map/
The East Research Building is Building No. 13 on the campus map.
No registration or check-in is required. Please come directly to the meeting room.
Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yRKaivZ8ExndrGDg6
Jun: We will be at the bldg by the street. You use the door at left, (right is security box) get into the bldg from the left entrance, and catch the elevator to 6th floor.
- Agenda:
- Watt-Bit collabration between electricity and telecommunications entities
- Medical device standardization with the Internet from ISO/IEC point of view.
IRTF: grids meets the Internet
Anyone intrested in teamLab Borderless: MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM, Azabudai Hills after we are done with Keio university?
¶ Confirmed In-person
| Name | Dietary Restrictions | Arriving | Leaving | Hotel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dhruv | None | 2026-09-28 NRT JL0754 @ 1435 |
2026-10-02 | JR-EAST HOTEL METS SHIBUYA |
| Warren | None | 2026-09-28 | 2026-10-02 | Shibuya Stream Excel Tokyu |
| Yaroslav | None | 2026-09-29 | 2026-10-09 | TBD |
| Chris I | None | 2026-09-29 | 2026-10-02 | Tokyo Marriott Hotel |
| Yingzhen | None | 2026-09-28 | 2026-10-03 | Shibuya Excel |
| Matthew | None, +1 to Dirk | 2026-09-28 | 2026-10-02 | Doubletree Ariake |
| Suresh | Vegetarian | 2026-09-29 | 2026-10-02 | Westin |
| Alvaro | None | 2026-09-28 | 2026-10-02 | Shibuya Stream |
| Mark | No shellfish | 2026-09-22 | 2026-10-02 | Shibuya Stream |
| Ali | No pork (and love sushi) | 2026-09-26 | 2026-10-03 | Sheraton Miyako |
| Roman | N/A | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Nick | None | 2026-09-29 | 2026-10-02 | Hyatt House |
| Liz | None | 2026-09-28 | 2026-10-03 | Shibuya Excel |
| Cindy | None | 2026-09-28 | 2026-10-03 | Shibuya Excel |
¶ Remote
- Ryan Polk
- Dirk Kutscher
¶ Regrets
- Jason Livingood
- Jana Iyengar
¶ All Retreat Archives