Summary of the Board Meeting Minutes (20 May 2026)

On 20^th May 2026, the APTLD Board held its regular online meeting, which was attended by 7 Board Directors and considered a range of matters. A summary of the Meeting is published in this document.

APTLD90 Venue and APTLD90 Update

The Board approved Novotel Ulaanbaatar as the venue for APTLD90 and thanked Datacom and .MN for their generous support toward the event, including the gala dinner, networking tour, partial hotel event costs, and hybrid meeting arrangements.

APTLD90 Fellowship Selection

The Board also approved three fellowship recipients from .vu (Andrew Molivurae), .in (Rishab Dhaniya), and .bd (Abu Zafor Md Ahasanul Hoque) following the review process. The Board encouraged broader promotion of future fellowship opportunities to support wider participation from members and their representatives, while also helping to promote APTLD across the region.

APTLD91 and Pacific ccTLD Forum

The Board discussed the proposed Pacific ccTLD Forum initiative led by auDA to be held back-to-back with APTLD91. The Board acknowledged the initiative and requested the GM to gather further information on the program and provide additional details to members once available.

Secretariat Contract Review

The Board reviewed and approved the updated Secretariat contract with CNNIC for a two-year term, with an optional one-year extension subject to Board confirmation. The revised arrangement includes clarified responsibilities, additional online meeting support, and updated payment arrangements.

APIGA Partnership Proposal

The Board continued discussions on the APIGA partnership proposal from KISA and approved the signing of a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The Board also requested the GM to review and clarify the cancellation and termination conditions within the agreement.

Associate Membership Application

The Board reviewed and approved the Associate Membership application from Codeblox Technologies of Pakistan. The Board welcomed the potential value and perspectives that Codeblox Technologies would bring to the APTLD community and encouraged the organization to actively contribute to community activities and regional collaboration initiatives.

Reports and Administrative Matters

The Board received the monthly financial report and the GM’s operational report and action plan.