1.0Aiori-2 https://portal.aiori.in/aiori-2adminhttps://portal.aiori.in/aiori-2/author/admin/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="3a1GqQ3iS0"><a href="https://portal.aiori.in/aiori-2/call-for-sponsorship/">Call for Sponsorship</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://portal.aiori.in/aiori-2/call-for-sponsorship/embed/#?secret=3a1GqQ3iS0" width="600" height="338" title="“Call for Sponsorship” — Aiori-2 " data-secret="3a1GqQ3iS0" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript"> /* <![CDATA[ */ /*! 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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 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 Benefitshttps://portal.aiori.in/aiori-2/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/hand.jpg500602