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 Thai Network Information Center Foundation (THNICF) is pleased to host the 10th BKNIX Peering Forum (BPF) in Bangkok, Thailand. The event will bring together managers, engineers and business decision makers from both local and international ISPs, IXPs, CDNs, IDCs, Cloud and Interconnection Service Providers for two days of meetings, presentations, and networking events. This event will provide great opportunities for those who make peering and interconnection decisions for their network.

Network and Peering

The event will bring together managers, engineers and business decision makers from both local and international ISPs, IXPs, and Interconnection Service Providers for two days of meetings presentations and networking events, thus, will provide great opportunities for those who make peering and interconnection decisions for the network.

Proficient Speakers

Honorable speakers in the industry from multiple regions to deliver valuable talks and exchange experiences in IXP connection and peering, including the Internet service and today’s new content services, to enhance perspectives and to build business opportunities for participants.

Fellowship Programme

The Thai Network Information Center Foundation believes that IXP capacity building will help promote the core competencies of human resources, thereby driving the growth of the Internet in the region. The BKNIX Fellowship Program aims to provide an opportunity for network engineers and security or network officers from Southeast Asia to expand their IXP networks and knowledge by attending the BKNIX Peering Forum and its side-event workshops.

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BGP Deployment Operations Workshop

20-23 May 2026

This four-day training course teaches the skills required to help network engineers learn how to deploy interior and exterior routing protocols in a dual-stack (IPv4 and IPv6) network environment

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BGP Peering &
IXP Workshop

27-30 May 2026

This is a technical workshop, made up of lectures and hands-on lab work to teach the IS-IS and BGP skills required for the configuration and operation of large-scale networks that make up the Internet.

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Keynote

A Decade of Programmable IXPs: A Historical Overview

This session retraces the history of programmable Internet Exchange Points through the foundational papers that shaped the field.

The SDN turning point (2008). McKeown et al.’s “OpenFlow: Enabling Innovation in Campus Networks” (SIGCOMM CCR) introduced a standardised interface for the control-plane / data-plane split.

From OpenFlow to programmable pipelines (2014). Bosshart et al.’s “P4: Programming Protocol-Independent Packet Processors” (SIGCOMM CCR) generalised match-action into a reconfigurable, protocol-independent language.

SDN reaches the interconnection layer (2014–2016). Gupta et al.’s “SDX” (SIGCOMM 2014) made IXPs the natural venue for incremental SDN deployment; the follow-up “An Industrial-Scale SDX” (NSDI 2016) tackled scaling to full BGP tables and hundreds of participants.

Rethinking the fabric itself (2017–2018). Antichi et al.’s “ENDEAVOUR” (JSAC 2017) extended SDN-IXP work into a multi-switch, production-grade architecture. Bruyère et al.’s “Rethinking IXPs’ Architecture in the Age of SDN” (JSAC 2018) introduced Umbrella, a fabric design validated on two production IXPs.

Consolidating the field (2021). Michel, Bifulco, Retvári, and Schmid’s “The Programmable Data Plane” (ACM Computing Surveys) provides the reference synthesis of architectures, abstractions, and applications.

P4 at the exchange (2022). Wagner et al.’s “P4IX” (SIGCOMM FIRA) closes the arc: a DE-CIX proposal bringing P4 programmable data planes into IXP fabrics, with the technical requirements any next-generation fabric must meet.

These eight references anchor a discussion of where the field stands today and where the next decade of programmable peering infrastructure may go.

Marc Bruyere

Agenda

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  • BPF2026   |   Monday, 25 May 2026
  • BPF2026   |   Tuesday, 26 May 2026
  • ThaiNOG Day #8 | Tuesday, 26 May 2026

  • World Ballroom, 23rd Floor

09.30 – 09.45

Registration

9.45 – 10.00

Welcome Speech and Opening Remark

10.00 – 11.00

Session 1 : Keynote 

  • A Decade of Programmable IXPs: A Historical Overview
- Marc Bruyere

Marc Bruyere

Marc Bruyere started his career in 1996, working for Club-Internet.fr, and for Cisco, Vivendi Universal, Credit Suisse First Boston, Airbus/Dimension Data, Force10 Networks, and Dell. His CCIE # 16656 He received his Ph.D. degree from the LAAS CNRS, followed by a two years PostDoc at the University of Tokyo. His thesis is about open Source OpenFlow SDN for IXPs. He designed and deployed the first European OpenFlow IXP fabric for the TouIX.

Was a is a senior researcher at Internet Initiative Japan Lab for many years, and a member of the Japan French Lab in Informatics.

Recently is occupied Network automation tech leader at position at Airbus / SPIE ICS

11.00 – 11.30

Break

11.30 – 12.30

Session 2 : Panel Discussion : “Do IXPs make the Internet Faster?”

Moderator : Philip Smith

Philip Smith

NSRC

Philip Smith has been working in the Internet industry since the early 1990s after catching the Internet bug in the mid 1980s while at University. He runs his own consulting company, PFS Internet Development.

Philip spends some of his time working for the Network Startup Resource Centre as a Senior Network Engineer and Training Coordinator, assisting with Network Operations Groups coordination, and providing network design assistance and training around the Pacific, South and South East Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

Panelists :

1. Romain Fontugne, IIJ Research Laboratory
2. Marc Bruyere

Marc Bruyere

Marc Bruyere started his career in 1996, working for Club-Internet.fr, and for Cisco, Vivendi Universal, Credit Suisse First Boston, Airbus/Dimension Data, Force10 Networks, and Dell. His CCIE # 16656 He received his Ph.D. degree from the LAAS CNRS, followed by a two years PostDoc at the University of Tokyo. His thesis is about open Source OpenFlow SDN for IXPs. He designed and deployed the first European OpenFlow IXP fabric for the TouIX.

Was a is a senior researcher at Internet Initiative Japan Lab for many years, and a member of the Japan French Lab in Informatics.

Recently is occupied Network automation tech leader at position at Airbus / SPIE ICS

3. Aftab Siddiqui, Head of Stakeholder Relations, APNIC Foundation

Aftab Siddiqui

Head of Stakeholder Relations, Board of Directors APNIC Foundation, APNOG

Aftab Siddiqui joined the Foundation in October of 2024. Based in Sydney, Aftab brings extensive experience in technical and business operations roles in the Internet service provider industry. He has an intimate knowledge of the Internet community, and has worked closely across technical communities, government agencies, civil society, and the private sector across the Asia Pacific. With a deep commitment to advancing the Internet ecosystem, he has worked on critical issues such as technology and infrastructure development, technical and non-technical stakeholder engagement, and policy advocacy.

 

As head of Stakeholder Relations, Aftab leads initiatives to strengthen the Foundation’s engagement with diverse stakeholders, including the technology industry, academia, project partners, and development organizations. He also drives fundraising strategies, supports technology development and research, and contributes to key organizational initiatives to further the Foundation’s mission and expand its impact across the region.

4. Viraphan Samadi, AIT
5. Than Nyi Htwe, NexGeNet

12.30 – 14.00

Network Lunch

14.00 – 14.15

Peering personal 

14.15 – 14.45

Privilege Presentation

14.45 – 15.30

Session 3 : Opearations, Security & Technology

- Philip Smith, NSRC

Philip Smith

NSRC

Philip Smith has been working in the Internet industry since the early 1990s after catching the Internet bug in the mid 1980s while at University. He runs his own consulting company, PFS Internet Development.

Philip spends some of his time working for the Network Startup Resource Centre as a Senior Network Engineer and Training Coordinator, assisting with Network Operations Groups coordination, and providing network design assistance and training around the Pacific, South and South East Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

 ● Routing at Scale: Challenges in Indonesia's Multi-IXP Ecosystem

Routing at Scale: Challenges in Indonesia's Multi-IXP Ecosystem

Indonesia’s Internet ecosystem has rapidly evolved from a limited number of Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) into a highly distributed multi-IXP environment. While this growth improves interconnection, it also introduces new operational and routing challenges.

This presentation explores real-world issues observed in such environments, including increasing BGP session complexity, limited visibility across networks, and inconsistencies in operational practices. These factors can contribute to suboptimal path selection, where traffic does not always follow the most efficient route, even within local networks.

The session also outlines practical approaches to improve routing efficiency, including structured policy design, enhanced observability, and better coordination between networks. Ultimately, it highlights that scaling routing in a multi-IXP ecosystem requires not only technical improvements, but also stronger collaboration across the network community.

- Michael Takeuchi, Chief Technology and Operating Officer RAPIDNET

Michael Takeuchi

Chief Technology and Operating Officer
RAPIDNET

Michael Takeuchi is the Chief Technology and Operating Officer at RAPIDNET, where he leads technical operations and infrastructure development for a growing Internet Service Provider and System Integrator company. He also serves as Deputy Chief for Indonesia Internet Exchange (IIX) & Data Center at APJII (the Indonesian Internet Service Providers Association), contributing to national initiatives that strengthen Internet interconnection and industry collaboration across Indonesia.

15.30 – 16.00

Break

16.00 – 17.30

Session 4 : Panel discussion : Submarine cables in Thailand – Building the Future of Digital Connectivity

Moderator : Marc Bruyere

Marc Bruyere

Marc Bruyere started his career in 1996, working for Club-Internet.fr, and for Cisco, Vivendi Universal, Credit Suisse First Boston, Airbus/Dimension Data, Force10 Networks, and Dell. His CCIE # 16656 He received his Ph.D. degree from the LAAS CNRS, followed by a two years PostDoc at the University of Tokyo. His thesis is about open Source OpenFlow SDN for IXPs. He designed and deployed the first European OpenFlow IXP fabric for the TouIX.

Was a is a senior researcher at Internet Initiative Japan Lab for many years, and a member of the Japan French Lab in Informatics.

Recently is occupied Network automation tech leader at position at Airbus / SPIE ICS

Panelists :

1. Wachira Parathum, Associate Director, Submarine Cable Engineering, True Internet Corporation (TICC)

Wachira Parathum

Associate Director, Submarine Cable Engineering
True Internet Corporation (TICC)

Wachira Parathum is a telecom executive with over 20 years of experience in submarine cable investment, international data, and internet gateway businesses. He has led strategic subsea projects that helped position Thailand as a key digital hub in Indochina, from partnerships and regulatory approvals to commercial launch. With engineering degrees from The Pennsylvania State University and King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, he combines deep technical expertise with strong commercial insight, and is widely recognized in the regional telecom industry for his work with global carriers, hyperscalers, and major content providers.

วชิระ ปาระธรรม ผู้บริหารด้านโทรคมนาคมที่มีประสบการณ์กว่า 20 ปี เชี่ยวชาญด้านการลงทุนระบบเคเบิลใต้น้ำ ธุรกิจข้อมูลระหว่างประเทศ และอินเทอร์เน็ตเกตเวย์ รับผิดชอบโครงการเชิงกุลยุทธ์ที่ทำให้ประเทศไทยเป็นศูนย์กลางดิจิทัลที่สำคัญในภูมิภาคอินโดจีน บริหารจัดการทุกขั้นตอนตั้งแต่การสร้างพันธมิตร การขออนุญาตกำกับดูแล จนถึงการเปิดให้บริการ จบการศึกษาด้านวิศวกรรมจากมหาวิทยาลัยเพนซิลเวเนียสเตท สหรัฐอเมริกา และสถาบันเทคโนโลยีพระจอมเกล้าเจ้าคุณทหารลาดกระบัง เขาได้ผสานความเชี่ยวชาญด้านเทคนิคเข้ากับมุมมองเชิงธุรกิจ และเป็นที่ยอมรับอย่างกว้างขวางในอุตสาหกรรมโทรคมนาคมระดับภูมิภาคจากผลงานร่วมกับผู้ให้บริการรายใหญ่และผู้ให้บริการคอนเทนต์ชั้นนำของโลก

2. Supat Eamwiwat, INTERNATIONAL GATEWAY COMPANY LIMITED

17.30 – 18.00

BPF Quiz

18.30 – 21.00

Peer and Cocktail

10.00 – 17.00

Peering Meeting

09.00-09.30

Registration

09.30 – 11.00

Session 1 

11.00 – 11.30

Break

11.30 – 13.00

Session 2  

13.00 – 14.00

Lunch

14.00 – 15.30

Session 3a

15.30 – 16.00

Break

16.00 – 17.00

Session 4a  

17.00 – 17.15

Wrap-up & Closing

Speakers

Aftab Siddiqui

Aftab Siddiqui

Head of Stakeholder Relations, Board of Directors APNIC Foundation, APNOG

Aftab Siddiqui joined the Foundation in October of 2024. Based in Sydney, Aftab brings extensive experience in technical and business operations roles in the Internet service provider industry. He has an intimate knowledge of the Internet community, and has worked closely across technical communities, government agencies, civil society, and the private sector across the Asia Pacific. With a deep commitment to advancing the Internet ecosystem, he has worked on critical issues such as technology and infrastructure development, technical and non-technical stakeholder engagement, and policy advocacy.

 

As head of Stakeholder Relations, Aftab leads initiatives to strengthen the Foundation’s engagement with diverse stakeholders, including the technology industry, academia, project partners, and development organizations. He also drives fundraising strategies, supports technology development and research, and contributes to key organizational initiatives to further the Foundation’s mission and expand its impact across the region.

Head of Stakeholder Relations, Board of Directors APNIC Foundation, APNOG

Marc Bruyere

Marc Bruyere

Marc Bruyere started his career in 1996, working for Club-Internet.fr, and for Cisco, Vivendi Universal, Credit Suisse First Boston, Airbus/Dimension Data, Force10 Networks, and Dell. His CCIE # 16656 He received his Ph.D. degree from the LAAS CNRS, followed by a two years PostDoc at the University of Tokyo. His thesis is about open Source OpenFlow SDN for IXPs. He designed and deployed the first European OpenFlow IXP fabric for the TouIX.

Was a is a senior researcher at Internet Initiative Japan Lab for many years, and a member of the Japan French Lab in Informatics.

Recently is occupied Network automation tech leader at position at Airbus / SPIE ICS

Michael Takeuchi

Michael Takeuchi

Chief Technology and Operating Officer
RAPIDNET

Michael Takeuchi is the Chief Technology and Operating Officer at RAPIDNET, where he leads technical operations and infrastructure development for a growing Internet Service Provider and System Integrator company. He also serves as Deputy Chief for Indonesia Internet Exchange (IIX) & Data Center at APJII (the Indonesian Internet Service Providers Association), contributing to national initiatives that strengthen Internet interconnection and industry collaboration across Indonesia.

Chief Technology and Operating Officer RAPIDNET

Philip Smith

Philip Smith

NSRC

Philip Smith has been working in the Internet industry since the early 1990s after catching the Internet bug in the mid 1980s while at University. He runs his own consulting company, PFS Internet Development.

Philip spends some of his time working for the Network Startup Resource Centre as a Senior Network Engineer and Training Coordinator, assisting with Network Operations Groups coordination, and providing network design assistance and training around the Pacific, South and South East Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

NSRC

Wachira Parathum

Wachira Parathum

Associate Director, Submarine Cable Engineering
True Internet Corporation (TICC)

Wachira Parathum is a telecom executive with over 20 years of experience in submarine cable investment, international data, and internet gateway businesses. He has led strategic subsea projects that helped position Thailand as a key digital hub in Indochina, from partnerships and regulatory approvals to commercial launch. With engineering degrees from The Pennsylvania State University and King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, he combines deep technical expertise with strong commercial insight, and is widely recognized in the regional telecom industry for his work with global carriers, hyperscalers, and major content providers.

วชิระ ปาระธรรม ผู้บริหารด้านโทรคมนาคมที่มีประสบการณ์กว่า 20 ปี เชี่ยวชาญด้านการลงทุนระบบเคเบิลใต้น้ำ ธุรกิจข้อมูลระหว่างประเทศ และอินเทอร์เน็ตเกตเวย์ รับผิดชอบโครงการเชิงกุลยุทธ์ที่ทำให้ประเทศไทยเป็นศูนย์กลางดิจิทัลที่สำคัญในภูมิภาคอินโดจีน บริหารจัดการทุกขั้นตอนตั้งแต่การสร้างพันธมิตร การขออนุญาตกำกับดูแล จนถึงการเปิดให้บริการ จบการศึกษาด้านวิศวกรรมจากมหาวิทยาลัยเพนซิลเวเนียสเตท สหรัฐอเมริกา และสถาบันเทคโนโลยีพระจอมเกล้าเจ้าคุณทหารลาดกระบัง เขาได้ผสานความเชี่ยวชาญด้านเทคนิคเข้ากับมุมมองเชิงธุรกิจ และเป็นที่ยอมรับอย่างกว้างขวางในอุตสาหกรรมโทรคมนาคมระดับภูมิภาคจากผลงานร่วมกับผู้ให้บริการรายใหญ่และผู้ให้บริการคอนเทนต์ชั้นนำของโลก

Associate Director, Submarine Cable Engineering True Internet Corporation (TICC)

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Thai Network Information Center Foundation

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Bangkok Neutral Internet Exchange

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Phone Number


Tel: (+66) 2244 8261
Fax: (+66) 2244 8264

Email


event@bknix.co.th