Co-organized by the Indonesian Internet Domain Name Registration Authority PANDI and supported by the Indonesian Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs as well as the Bali Provincial Government, ICANN87, this event marks the first time that ICANN has held a public meeting in Indonesia. This conference brought together government representatives, enterprises, technical experts, and civil society members to discuss issues affecting internet security, stability, and global interoperability.
At the welcome ceremony on October 19th, Meutya Hafid, the Minister of Communications and Digital Affairs of Indonesia, Isnawan Aslam, the President, ICANN, the Chairman of the Board of Directors, and ICANN, the President and CEO, delivered speeches.
Meutya Hafid Indicates: "Looking ahead to the next decade, our responsibility is not only to adapt to the continuous expansion of the internet but also to maintain the trust that gives it meaning. Connection makes participation possible, growth creates opportunities, and protection establishes the trust necessary to sustain both. For Indonesia, the goal is not just to enable more people to access the internet but to ensure that they can participate in a digital environment that is accessible, secure, and meets their needs."
Isnawan Aslam indicates that hosting ICANN87 is a significant milestone for Indonesia, and it also reflects PANDI's commitment to the global internet community. "For us, managing . id is not just a technical responsibility; it is also a commitment to safeguarding the country's digital identity. We believe that trust comes from verified performance, continuous stability, and responsible governance. Based on our experience and with our capabilities constantly improving, PANDI will continue to be committed to strengthening Indonesia's digital identity and ensuring that . id is secure, stable, and credible, while preparing for the future of the internet."
The Chairperson of the Board, Tripti Sinha, emphasized the necessity of a multi-stakeholder governance model and maintaining public trust. She stated that the tenth anniversary of the transfer of supervisory powers IANA indicates that this governance model has withstood the tests of technological and geopolitical changes. "We continue to earn trust through transparent governance, prudent decision-making, and effective execution."
Kurtis Lindqvist indicates: "We need to strengthen the connection between strategy, prioritization, budgeting, and execution to make the processes clearer and more transparent." ICANN The community develops solutions, while ICANN the organization must translate these solutions into effective actions.
ICANN Commends the Contribution to Capacity Building by Hartmut Glaser
At the welcome ceremony, ICANN awarded Hartmut Glaser the 2026 Dr Tarek Kamel Capacity Building Award. The ICANN Board of Directors recognized his contributions to internet governance capacity building at local, regional, and global levels, including the establishment and leadership of the Brazilian Internet Governance School, as well as helping to set up the Latin American and Caribbean Internet Address Registry (LACNIC). Sinha represented those who presented the award, while Glaser attended via remote connection.
This award is intended to commemorate the late internet pioneer Dr Tarek Kamel, and to honor those members of the ICANN community who have contributed to capacity-building projects related to the mission of ICANN.
Promote a secure, stable, and inclusive internet
ICANN87 has held over 200 working meetings focusing on internet policies and technologies, with topics including alleviating the abuse of DNS, enhancing the security, stability, and reliability of the domain name system ( DNS ), and expanding domain name options through the new generic top-level domain ( gTLD ) program.
The six-day conference aims to advance the multi-stakeholder governance model of ICANN, which brings together different groups to jointly formulate policies and coordinate the unique identifiers of the internet. Participants will also engage in capacity-building and leadership development discussions, and at the same time, new members of the board of directors of ICANN will officially take their positions.
For more information and to participate in the discussion, please visit the websites www.ICANN.org and ICANN87.
About ICANN
The mission of ICANN is to help ensure that the global internet is stable, secure, and unified. To connect with another person on the internet, you need to enter an address – a name or a series of numbers – on your computer or other device. This address must be unique so that computers can know each other's locations. ICANN is responsible for coordinating and supporting these unique identifiers on a global scale. ICANN was established in 1998 and is a non-profit organization dedicated to the public interest, with a community of participants from all over the world.
About PANDI
Pengelola Nama Domain Internet Indonesia ( PANDI ) is the registration authority for the Indonesian national top-level domain name ( ccTLD ). PANDI plays a role in developing the . id domain name ecosystem as well as supporting secure, stable, and credible internet governance.
PANDI is a member organization whose representatives include various stakeholders such as governments, the internet industry, and academia. As of December 31, 2025, the number of domain name registrations for .id had increased to 1,431,960, making .id the largest country-code top-level domain in Southeast Asia.
.The domain names id represent Indonesia, Identity, and Ideas. In the governance of .id domain names, PANDI also manages the domain name dispute resolution policy in accordance with applicable laws and regulations (PPND).
