OARC 47
8 November 2026 – 11 November 2026
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Category: Community Events, Internet Governance
Event Website: https://indico.dns-oarc.net/event/58/
DNS-OARC is a nonprofit, membership organization that seeks to improve the security, stability, and understanding of the Internet’s DNS infrastructure. Part of these aims are achieved through workshops.
DNS-OARC Workshops are open to OARC members and to all other parties interested in DNS operations and research.
RDAP in Practice: Modernizing Internet Registration Directory Services
Tuesday, 10 November, Time TBA
Presented by: ARIN CTO Mark Koster
RDAP has become the IETF-standard protocol for accessing Internet number registration data, offering structured responses, HTTPS transport, authentication, and extensibility beyond the capabilities of traditional WHOIS. A transition from WHOIS to RDAP represents more than a protocol change — it represents a significant evolution in how Internet number registration data is accessed, secured, and integrated into operational workflows.
This presentation explores ARIN’s implementation and future direction for RDAP, discusses lessons learned during deployment, and examines how modern directory services support automation, security, and operational resilience. Attendees will also gain insight into interoperability across Regional Internet Registries and considerations for developers integrating RDAP into existing tools.
