Internet2 Technology Exchange
26 October 2026 – 30 October 2026
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Category: Community Events, Industry Meetings
Event Website: https://events.internet2.edu/website/93141/home/
The 2026 Internet2 Technology Exchange (TechEX26) is the premier annual technical event for the global research and education (R&E) community. This is where chief technologists, engineers, cloud architects, security analysts, IAM professionals, researchers, and more come together to solve real-world challenges.
TechEX26 delivers interactive sessions, hands-on learning, working meetings, and unconference experiences that bridge the strategic and operational. Expect practical takeaways that you can apply immediately, plus meaningful collaboration with peers and industry experts who understand the R&E environment.
Deploying ASPA: Tools, Workflows, and Lessons from the ARIN Perspective
Wednesday, 28 October, 8:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m. CT
Brad Gorman, ARIN Director of Customer Technical Services
The ARIN perspective on Autonomous System Provider Authorization (ASPA) focuses on strengthening interdomain routing security within the Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI). ASPA introduces a cryptographically verifiable mechanism for validating customer-provider relationships between Autonomous Systems, addressing a key gap not covered by origin validation alone.
This presentation outlines how ASPA complements existing Route Origin Authorization by enabling detection and mitigation of route leaks, one of the most persistent classes of BGP incidents. We will explore ARIN’s role in supporting ASPA deployment, including provisioning workflows, integration into existing RPKI tooling, and operational considerations for network operators. Attendees will gain a practical understanding of ASPA object structure, validation logic, and policy implications, along with deployment strategies that align with ARIN’s broader mission to improve routing security, resilience, and trust across the global Internet.
ARIN Customer Service Desk
Get Personalized Assistance from ARIN Staff
Have questions about Internet number resources, ARIN membership and service agreements, or resource and routing security management tools? Our expert staff is ready to connect with you face-to-face and one-on-one at the ARIN Help Desk to provide answers. The Help Desk is your one-stop source for ARIN info and support, whether you’re:
- Pursuing network autonomy and deploying IPv6,
- Learning to use the Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) and Internet Routing Registry (IRR) to protect your routes,
- Updating Whois data,
- Looking into the IPv4 waiting list, reserved block to facilitate IPv6 deployment, or transfers, or
- Determining how your organization fits into ARIN’s fee schedule.
We’ll be happy to chat about all these things and more, including the latest updates from ARIN. Plus, we can aid with any current or planned resource requests.
