About This Camp

The APNG Camp is a venue where future Internet leaders of the Asia Pacific region learn from and work with experts from different sectors. The camp fosters discussion, collaboration, and multidisciplinary research among participants and mentors centered on digital society and its opportunities from Asian perspectives.

Theme


Society 5.0 in the Asia-Pacific:

Innovation for the Next Generation


Venue


Mercu Buana University, Jakarta, Indonesia

Camp Program



COMING SOON



Call for Fellowships & Papers



The APNG Camp offers a limited number of Fellowships to individuals from Developing, Least Developed Country (LDC), or Small Island Development State (SIDS) economies in the Asia Pacific region, as listed on the United Nations Website. These fellowships provide the opportunity to attend and participate in the APNG Camp-Conference, which will be held in-person. The APNG Fellowship program places particular emphasis on achieving gender and geographical diversity.

After a long break, for the 18th Camp in Jakarta, fellowships will also be offered to fellows who would like to present their research on the camp-conference theme.


Objectives

The objectives of the fellowship program are:


Call for Fellowships
Eligibility

Benefits

The fellows can receive basic benefits with/without additional benefits based on application evaluation.

Basic Benefits

Additional Benefits

APNG Camp Fellowship Guidelines
Passport & Visa

Fellows must have a valid passport and visa to enter the on-site host country. Selected fellows traveling to the host country shall apply for a visa (if necessary) at their own expense. We will be happy to assist in case you need any supporting documents for the application.


Camp Requirements

Selection Process

A dedicated selection committee meticulously reviews all applications and selects candidates deemed best suited for the on-site fellowship. The committee aims to provide opportunities to individuals from a diverse range of organizations and geographical locations within the Asia Pacific region. The decisions of the selection committee are final, and the chosen applicants are notified individually. The list of selected Fellows is also published on the APNG Camp website.

Priority will be given to applicants who live in their home countries.


Returning Fellows

Call for Papers

We invite abstracts from students, early-career researchers, and young professionals across the region. This is an opportunity to present innovative, regionally relevant work that aligns with Society 5.0.


Suggested Topics Include

Submission Guidelines

Conference Presentations

Authors of accepted papers will be invited to present during the Camp/Conference. Full/Partial funding might be available based on sponsors confirmation.


Conference Publications

All accepted submissions will be published in the Conference Digital Proceedings and ResearchGate.

Selected works may be considered for free publication in:

International Journal of Creative Computing (IJCrC)

International Journal of Fog Computing (IJFC)

International Journal of Blockchains and Cryptocurrencies (IJBC)


Key Dates
Application for New Applicants
Opening Date: Friday, 01 August 2025
Closing Date: Tuesday, 30 September 2025 at 23:59 UTC +9.
Application for Returning Fellows
Opening Date: Friday, 01 August 2025
Closing Date: Tuesday, 30 September 2025 at 23:59 UTC +9.


APPLICATION for New Applicants APPLICATION for Returning Fellows APPLICATION for Call for Papers


Any other questions or concerns should be addressed to the Selection Committee by email to cfp[at]apngcamp[dot]asia.


Sponsors


As a non-profit community-based group run by volunteers from various organizations. APNG’s vision and mission is to advance the development and use of various Internet technologies to better the opportunities of the Next Generation leaders of the Asia Pacific region. APNG is grateful for the continuing support of our current sponsors and looks forward to building new partnerships with mutual interest in the Asia Pacific region's ICT development. The APNG Annual Sponsorship offers great value-added branding opportunities for partners throughout the year while supporting APNG’s various community outreach activities including the quarterly APNG Webinars as well as the annual APNG Camp and the annual APNG Seminar which are held in conjunction with the APRICOT and APNIC conferences.


Your support for APNG will allow us to continue to make a difference in the AP region. APNG community activities focus on helping the next generation leaders to advance in the right direction with the right mindset for personal, professional, and community development.


Get involved and support APNG Annual Sponsorship!

Choose from one of the categories provided below for your organization.


Sponsorship Categories

Category Diamond Platinum Gold Silver Bronze
APNG camp sponsorship amount in USD. 20,000 10,000 7,500 5,000 2,500
Logo and 100-word description with hyperlink on the APNG website Annual Sponsors page. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Logo or company mention included in all publicity of the APNG – news release, flyer, dedicated website, announcement, blog post, social media, etc. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ -
Logo included as a Year-round Sponsor on the APNG website homepage footer. ✓ - - - -
Logo on the APNG Camp, Webinar and Seminar websites. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Company mentions or hashtags included in all APNG social media posts (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter). ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Welcome address at the APNG Camp. 4mins 3mins 2mins - -
Opportunity to present about the company/service/product at the camp event, subject to committee review and approval. ✓ - - - -
Opportunity to distribute digital marketing collateral to APNG participants (sponsor to provide). ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Opportunity to provide gift/giveaway to APNG participants (sponsor responsible for shipping costs). ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Company mentions or logo included in the APNG “Thank you” email to participants, including speakers. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Opportunity to recommend speakers for the APNG Camp, Webinars, and Seminars subject matter, not guaranteed, subject to committee review and approval. ✓ - - - -


We welcome sponsorship from all interested organizations, associations, groups and services. Sponsoring the APNG activities will provide an outstanding networking opportunity to profile and promote your business, products and services to key Internet stakeholders and users within the Asia Pacific region.


become a sponsor

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are some FAQs. If you have any other queries please contact us.

What is APNG Camp?
The APNG Camp is a venue where future Internet leaders of the Asia Pacific region learn from and work with experts from different sectors. The camp fosters discussion, collaboration, and multidisciplinary research among participants and mentors centered on digital society and its opportunities from Asian perspectives.
You may participate as an APNG Fellow. You should submit the Application Form, which will be reviewed by the Program Committee for approval. Registration to join the camp will open soon.
The 17th APNG Camp theme for 2025 is "What Can We Trust Today? Fostering Trust Using AI, Blockchain, and Web3". The topics that will be discussed by the camp speakers will be listed here soon after they are finalized.
Anyone can register and join as a camp attendee. Fellows who want to present their CFPs should meet the following criteria:
  • Applicant age under 35 years.
  • Currently pursuing studies or graduated in an ICT course at a recognized education institution or employed by an Internet related company.
  • Provides clear evidence of strong motivation for attending the APNG fellowship program.
  • Demonstrates interest and knowledge in APNG activities
  • A willingness to contribute to APNG Camp as a resource person or trainer in future.
  • A willingness to present one’s own culture, heritage, traditions, and costume.
As 17th APNG CAMP 2025 is hosted in Fukuoka, Japan, which will be conducted purely FACE TO FACE, attendees are recommended to follow the official guidelines of the government of Japan for your own safety.
Do I need to pay to attend?
The 17th APNG CAMP is FREE for all registered attendees.
Attendees who complete the three-day camp will receive a certificate if they have actively participated in the activities as deemed by the Program Committee.
Our fellowship program committee only issues an invitation letter. The applicant should process the VISA by themselves.
The speakers for this camp are fellows aged 35 and below who are currently pursuing studies or graduated in an ICT course at a recognized education institution or employed by an Internet related company. There will be invited experts and change-makers who will deliver keynote and latest industry developments. Accepted speakers will be published on this website soon.

APNG Camp Advisors

Tommy Matsumoto

Advisor, APNG, APNG Camp

Japan

Sunyoung Yang

Chair, APNG

South Korea / USA

Khan Md. Mahfuzus Salam

Co-Chair, APNG

Bangladesh / Japan


APNG Camp Team

Emil R. Kaburuan

Chair, APNG Camp

EC Member, APNG

Indonesia

Ashik Rajbhandari

Co-Chair, APNG Camp

Technical Chair, APNG

EC Member, APNG

Nepal / Thailand

Sam Goundar

Secretary, APNG

Seminar-Webinar Chair, APNG

EC Member, APNG

Fiji / Vietnam

Sagarika Wickramasekera

Member, APNG Camp

EC Member, APNG

Sri Lanka

Magie Antonio

Member, APNG Camp

Member, APNG

Philippines

Pavel Farhan

Member, APNG Camp

Thailand

Kim Escobin

Member, APNG Camp

Member, APNG

Philippines

Syarul Emy Bin Abu Samah

Member, APNG Camp

Malaysia

Justinus Andjarwirawan

Member, APNG Camp

Indonesia


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