APRICOT

Asia Pacific Regional Internet Conference on Operational Technologies

APRICOT 2027

The APRICOT 2027 Summit will be held between 24th February and 4th March 2027 in Hong Kong. APRICOT 2027 is jointly hosted by HKNOG and HKIX.

The APRICOT MasterClasses take place from 24th to 26th February at the Hong Kong Productivity Council in Kowloon, with the APRICOT Summit taking place from 1st to 4th March at the Hopewell Hotel in Wan Chai.

The nine-day summit consists of technical training, tutorials, conference sessions, the APRICOT Peering Forum, APNIC 63 (including the APNIC AGM), birds-of-a-feather (BOFs), and social activities, all with the goal of spreading and sharing the knowledge required to operate the Internet within the Asia Pacific region. APRICOT is a valuable opportunity for participants and sponsors to take part in the discussions about current and developing Internet networking technologies and operational best practices.

Enquiries and Sponsorship

For general enquiries about APRICOT 2027, please send e-mail to our Secretariat at secretariat (at) apricot (dot) net
The sponsorship packages for APRICOT 2027 are being finalised at the moment. For initial expressions of interest in sponsoring APRICOT 2027 in Hong Kong, please contact the Secretariat at sponsorship (at) apricot (dot) net.

Registration and Accommodation

Registration for APRICOT 2027 is anticipated to open in late October 2026, offering Early Bird rates for both MasterClass training and conference attendance, before reverting to standard rates in November until the end of January.
Booking information for delegate accommodation special rates at the Hopewell Hotel is expected to be available in early August.

APRICOT 2027 Timeline

The APRICOT 2027 Secretariat expects the key timeline dates for APRICOT 2027 to be as follows:

Mid-July 2026: Sponsorship packages published
Early September 2026: APRICOT MasterClass details published
Mid-September 2026: Fellowship Programme open for applications
Early October 2026: APRICOT 2027 Call for Presentations
Late Octover 2026: Early-Bird registration opens
Late November 2026: Fellowship Programme results announced
December 2026 onwards: Standard registration
Mid-January 2027: Publication of draft conference programme
24-26 February 2027: APRICOT MasterClasses
27-28 February 2027: Partner Meetings
1-3 March 2027: APRICOT 2027 Conference days
4 March 2027: APNIC AGM

About the Organiser

APRICOT is organised by the Asia Pacific Network Operators Group Ltd, a not-for-profit organisation providing APRICOT's corporate support, and overseen by the APNOG Board.

About the Joint Hosts

HKIX

Hong Kong Internet Exchange (HKIX) is one of the largest exchange points in the Asia-Pacific region. Established in 1995 by The Chinese University of Hong Kong, it serves to allow local and international ISPs to exchange data traffic directly.

By keeping local traffic within Hong Kong rather than routing it through overseas servers, it significantly reduces latency and lowers costs for providers. Today, HKIX handles over the vast majority of the city's internet traffic for a wide range of organizations - from global tech giants to small-scale service providers.

Beyond its technical role, HKIX is deeply committed to supporting the internet community. We actively foster industry growth and collaboration by sponsoring various NOGs and hosting technical workshops. By sharing expertise and resources to cultivate the next generation of talent, HKIX aims to add long-term value to the internet ecosystem and support the development of a skilled, connected professional community worldwide.

HKNOG

Hong Kong Network Operators Group (HKNOG) is a non-profit, community-driven, vendor-neutral platform established to facilitate the exchange of technical information and best practices among Internet network operators and engineers in Hong Kong and around the world. By organizing regular conferences and workshops, HKNOG creates a collaborative environment where industry professionals can discuss critical infrastructure topics such as BGP routing, peering, network security, and the adoption of emerging technologies like IPv6 and automation. These gatherings serve as a vital hub for networking, allowing local and global experts to share real-world operational experiences and strengthen the overall security, stability, resilience and performance of the Internet.