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Sponsorship Opportunities in AIORI-2

Empowering India’s Next Generation of Internet Engineers & Standards Contributors

AIORI-2 (2nd Edition, 2025) is a national initiative to accelerate Internet standards education, measurement, and research across India. Led by IIFON, the AIORI Project, and NIXI, in collaboration with IEEE India Council – IAYPC, it leverages the AIORI Internet Measurement Network to build a cascading knowledge ecosystem that bridges academia, industry, and global Internet standard bodies. By training 300+ faculty and engaging 4,500+ students across 150+ institutions, AIORI-2 will empower a future-ready talent pool equipped to contribute to Standards Developing Organizations (SDOs), including IETF and beyond. Participating faculty become part of the AIORI Ambassadors Program, championing standards-based education in their regions and hosting AIORI Measurement Anchors to generate real-time insights into Internet performance and resilience. The initiative culminates in the ORBIT Conference and Pulse Internet Measurement Forum, fostering impactful research and multi-stakeholder dialogue. To support continued growth, thehndb.com serves as a community platform for showcasing talent and enabling collaboration in standards, innovation, and recruitment.

Key Components

Train-the-Trainer Faculty Development

10+ zonal programs to train over 300 faculty members in Internet standards, DNS,BGP, next gen Internet network operations, and measurements.
Faculty will lead localized student workshops at 150+ campuses, multiplying reach and sustainability.
Faculties become AIORI Ambassadors, hosting AIORI Measurement Anchors.

Student Workshops Across India

4500+ students will be trained on practical DNS tools, IETF workflows, network protocols, and measurements using the AIORI Internet Measurement Platform.
Direct exposure to IETF-style engineering and open standard participation.

Remote Standards Hackathon

60 student teams selected from workshops to compete in a national remote hackathon.
20 Teams will make it to the Grand Finale in Chandigarh University

Grand Finale at Chandigarh University

A high-impact gathering with:

Finals of the National Hackathon. Winning 3 teams will be mentored for participation in IETF 125 Hackathon
ORBIT Conference (https://orbitcon.net)
Pulse Internet Measurement Forum hosted by the Internet Society

Talent & Collaboration Portal: https://thehndb.com

Tracks trained students and faculty
A searchable platform for research collaboration, internships, and recruitment by ISPs, companies, and public stakeholders.

Differentiator: Why AIORI-2 Is Unique

Aspect	AIORI-2 Program	Traditional Outreach and Capacity Building Programs
Delivery Model	Cascading “Train-the-Trainer” model empowering 300+ faculty to reach 4500+ students across 150+ colleges	Single-event or regionally isolated outreach; impact limited to attendees
Standards Integration	Direct alignment with IETF, DNS, RPKI, BGP, IPv6, and measurement standards; ITU and W3C standards. includes hackathons and draft mentorship	Usually operational discussions with limited standards engagement
Talent Pipeline	National talent platform thehndb.com for recruitment and research partnerships	No formal system to track or support talent after event
Hackathon Linkage	Remote hackathon → national finale → participation in IETF 125 Hackathon	Rare linkage to global forums like IETF
Research + Operations Bridge	ORBIT conference promotes standards-aligned research; ISOC Pulse Forum adds real-world insights	Research typically disconnected or absent
Scalability & Sustainability	Replicable in future phases; built-in academic ownership ensures ongoing activity	One-off, non-repeating format with unclear continuity

Why Should You Partner with AIORI-2?

As a sponsor, you don’t just support an event—you invest in India’s Internet future. AIORI-2 is not just a series of events—it’s a movement to build an India-wide Internet & communication standards and measurement research ecosystem, aligned with global best practices and supported by grassroots academic engagement.

Stakeholder Benefits

Stakeholder	Benefits
I* Organizations (ICANN, ISOC, IETF, IAB)	Strengthens multi stakeholder engagement in India Promotes IETF participation through hackathons Regional outreach for I* bodies’ mission Visibility in 10+ zonal events and 150+ institutions Showcases global Internet governance to India’s next-gen Promoting security and safety best practices
Tech Industry (Cisco, Juniper, AWS, IXPs, CDNs, Data Centers)	Early access to pre-vetted talent via thehndb.com Co-create hackathon themes relevant to industry Branding at national level events and ORBIT conference CSR-aligned support for digital skilling and innovation Recruitment of DNS, routing, measurement-trained students
Government & Policy (MeitY, DoT, CERT-IN, MHA)	Builds national capacity in Critical Internet Infrastructure Management, including DNS, routing, IPv6, security Aligned with NEP and Digital India goals Promotes standards literacy among engineers Source of evidence for policy and trust model development
Academia (Engineering Institutions, Universities)	300+ faculty certified in modern Internet standards Workshops conducted across 150+ campuses Research participation in ORBIT conference Long-term collaboration with global Internet bodies Elevates curriculum with real-world tools & standards AIORI-IMN platform for training and research
Research Institutions & Think Tanks	Access to field data via AIORI Internet Measurement Nodes Opportunity to co-publish in ORBIT conference Influence standards-aligned research topics Mentor student teams on applied systems research
ISPs, Telcos, Cloud Infra	Recruitment-ready engineers with DNS, routing, and BGP skills Participation in ORBIT & Pulse Forum for visibility Use thehndb.com to find interns and project collaborators Promote open peering and resilient infrastructure awareness

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