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Highlights from the 3rd IPv6 Workshop

The 3rd edition of the IPv6 Workshop, jointly organised by Arcep, IDATE and the IPv6 Forum, recently brought together key stakeholders from the Internet and telecommunications ecosystem. This event provided a valuable opportunity to exchange views on the major challenges and future outlook of IPv6 deployment.

A rich afternoon of discussions

The workshop offered a comprehensive overview of the current state of IPv6 deployment, enriched by concrete feedback from the field. Discussions also focused on market trends and perspectives, as well as the technical, economic and regulatory challenges associated with the transition to IPv6. Participants benefited from in-depth experience sharing from leading players across the ecosystem.

We would like to warmly thank the speakers for the quality and relevance of their contributions:

Their insights shed light on the practical implementation of IPv6 and highlighted best practices to support this essential transition.

  • Mireille Clapot, Member of the Board, Arcep

  • Jean-Luc Lemmens, Chief Executive Officer, IDATE

  • Latif Ladid, President, IPv6 Forum

  • Vivien Guéant, Internet Expert, Arcep

  • Tayeb Ben Meriem, Vice President, IPv6 Forum & WG4 Chair, WBBA

  • Veronika McKillop, President, IPv6 Council UK

  • Carlos Ralli Ucendo, President, IPv6 Council Spain

  • Sébastien Bachollet, Honorary President, Internet Society France (ISOC)

  • Benoît Ampeau, Director of Partnerships and Innovation, AFNIC

  • Patrick Ainard Simonet, Project Manager, Orange

  • Reda Yaich, Director of Cybersecurity and Networks, IRT SystemX

  • Khaldoun Al Agha, Co-founder, Green Communications

  • Jean-Charles Bisecco, IPv6 Expert, IPv6 Task Force France

Confirming the strategic role of IPv6

Whether attending in person or remotely, participants contributed to dynamic discussions and asked insightful questions, reflecting the growing interest in IPv6 as a cornerstone of future networks. This 3rd edition once again confirmed the strategic importance of IPv6 for the long-term sustainability and innovation of Internet infrastructure.