Summary of the Board Meeting Minutes (15 July 2026)

On 15th July 2026, the APTLD Board held its regular online meeting, which was attended by 8 Board Directors and considered a range of matters. A summary of the meeting is published in this document.

APTLD90 Preparation and Update

The Board received an update on preparations for APTLD90, including registration, speaker and moderator outreach, sponsor confirmations, trainers’ confirmation, the introductory webinar, and hybrid meeting arrangements.

APTLD90 Production & Live Streaming Service Selection

The Board approved the selection of Creative Grid LLC to provide production and live streaming services for APTLD90, following the procurement process set out in the APTLD Procurement and Finance SOP. The local host, Datacom (.mn), recommended the company and will provide financial support towards the cost.

APTLD90 Preparatory Introduction Webinar

The Board advised revisiting the programme and discussing the UA-related items further with ICANN. The webinar is scheduled for 26th August, with a Board representative supporting the opening and facilitation of the relevant session.

New Associate Membership Application

The Board approved S-Tech Development Co., Ltd. from Laos’s Associate Membership application, subject to payment of the membership fee, and welcomed S-Tech Development Co., Ltd. to the APTLD community.

New Associate Membership Application

The Board approved Prof. Rao Bin Rais from UAE’s Associate Membership application, subject to payment of the membership fee, and welcomed Prof. Rao Bin Rais to the APTLD community.

APTLD91 Venue Evaluation

The Board endorsed Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) as the venue for APTLD91, following an evaluation conducted in line with the APTLD Procurement and Finance SOP, and authorized the GM to proceed with the contract. The Board expressed its appreciation to auDA (.au), the APTLD91 host, for its support.

Selection of Host of APTLD92

The Board approved VNNIC’s proposal to host APTLD92 in Vietnam in September 2027, following the call for hosts, and authorized the GM to begin programme and logistics planning with VNNIC.

Reports and Administrative Matters

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