Total Time Available: 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM (4.5 hours) Session Structure: Two 90-minute teaching sessions + breaks + interactive discussions
- Workshop Introduction and Overview
- Participant Introductions
- Objectives and Expectations Setting
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Section 1: The IPv6 Basics in Business Terms (15 minutes)
- Slides 1-5: Introduction to IPv6, addressing exhaustion, key differences
- Slide 6: The scarcity to abundance mindset shift (with visual comparison)
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Section 2: Business Case for IPv6 Adoption (15 minutes)
- Slides 7-8: Future-proofing and competitive advantages
- Slides 9-11: The Growth Problem visualized with global data
- Slide 12: Cost analysis framework (implementation vs. delay)
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Section 3: Security Considerations in IPv6 Transitions (20 minutes)
- Slides 13-14: Debunking security myths
- Slides 15-16: Security constants across protocols
- Slides 17-18: NAT, firewalls, and IPv6 security architecture
- Slides 19-20: Security governance during transition
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Section 4: Tracking Adoption with APNIC Labs (15 minutes)
- Slides 21-22: Global and regional adoption trends
- Slides 23-24: Reading and interpreting APNIC statistics
- Slide 25: Benchmarking tool demonstration
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Section 5: IPv6 and Sustainable Development Goals (15 minutes)
- Slides 26-27: IPv6 and SDG alignment overview
- Slides 28-29: Case studies of IPv6 supporting sustainability
- Slide 30: Self-assessment: "Where is your organization on the SDG+IPv6 matrix?"
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Section 6: Internet Governance — How the Internet Is Run (15 minutes)
- Slide 31: How the Internet is governed — multi-stakeholder model, no single owner
- Slide 32: Key players — ICANN, IETF, RIRs, IGF, national task forces
- Slide 33: Why this matters to leaders — policy, sovereignty, Pacific representation
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Interactive Discussion #1: "IPv6 Readiness Assessment" (35 minutes)
- Small group exercise: Each group evaluates their organization's current IPv6 readiness
- Assessment worksheet covering technical, financial, and organizational dimensions
- Group presentations of key findings (2-3 minutes per group)
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Break and Networking (10 minutes)
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Section 7: Common Adoption Barriers and Solutions (15 minutes)
- Slides 35-36: Technical and knowledge barriers
- Slides 37-38: Financial considerations and ROI calculation models
- Slides 39-40: Managing legacy systems and organizational change
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Section 8: What to Look for in an IPv6 Address Plan (15 minutes)
- Slides 41-42: Strategic allocation principles
- Slides 43-44: Security by design in address planning
- Slide 45: Organizational structure mapping to IPv6 addressing
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Section 9: Evaluating a Deployment Plan (15 minutes)
- Slides 46-47: Milestone planning and timeline development
- Slides 48-49: Risk management approaches
- Slide 50: Transition mechanisms overview
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Section 10: Measuring Success and ROI (15 minutes)
- Slides 51-52: Key performance indicators
- Slides 53-54: ROI calculation methodology
- Slide 55: Dashboard example for executive visibility
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Section 11: Future-Proofing: Beyond Basic IPv6 Adoption (15 minutes)
- Slides 56-57: IoT and massive scaling implications
- Slides 58-59: Edge computing and 5G/6G considerations
- Slide 60: Strategic visioning exercise results
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Section 12: Learning & Development Strategy for IPv6 (15 minutes)
- Slides 61-62: Building a competency framework
- Slides 63-64: External training resources and NGO ecosystem
- Slide 65: Knowledge sharing best practices
- Interactive Discussion #2: "Deployment Roadmap Development" (25 minutes)
- Facilitated group exercise to create initial deployment roadmap
- Template-based planning focusing on first 90 days
- Brief sharing of key roadmap elements from participants
- Wrap-up and Next Steps
- Resources and Contact Information
- Workshop Evaluation
- Use consistent visual language throughout slide deck
- Limit text to 5-7 bullet points per slide maximum
- Include relevant visuals, diagrams, and infographics
- Consistent color-coding for different types of information:
- Business considerations (blue)
- Technical considerations (green)
- Strategic considerations (purple)
- Risks/challenges (amber)
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IPv4 vs IPv6 Address Space Visualization (Section 1)
- Visual representation of the size difference
- Scarcity vs. abundance mindset illustration
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Global IPv6 Adoption Heatmap (Section 4)
- World map showing adoption rates by country
- Time-series animation showing growth over time
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IPv6 Security Architecture Diagram (Section 3)
- Comparison of IPv4 NAT-based security vs. IPv6 security approaches
- Key security control points in an IPv6 network
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IPv6 Deployment Timeline Template (Section 9)
- Visual roadmap with key milestones
- Decision points and dependencies clearly marked
- Resource allocation indicators
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Stakeholder Matrix (Section 6)
- Visual representation of the multi-stakeholder model
- Key players and their relationships
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SDG+IPv6 Impact Matrix (Section 5)
- Grid showing how IPv6 deployment supports specific SDG goals
- Case study highlights embedded in the visualization
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ROI Calculation Dashboard (Section 10)
- Sample executive dashboard
- Key metrics and KPIs for tracking IPv6 deployment success
- Before/after comparison visualizations
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IPv6 Competency Framework (Section 12)
- Visual representation of skill levels and competency areas
- Training pathway visualization
Format: Small group exercise (4-5 participants per group) Materials Needed:
- IPv6 Readiness Assessment worksheets
- Current state analysis templates
- Readiness scoring rubric
Process:
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Groups assess their organization's current IPv6 readiness across dimensions:
- Technical infrastructure
- Staff knowledge and skills
- Business case understanding
- Executive support
- Security preparedness
- Resource availability
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Groups identify top 3 strengths and top 3 gaps in their readiness
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Each group creates a brief presentation sharing key insights
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Facilitator captures common themes across organizations
Expected Outcomes:
- Baseline understanding of readiness gaps
- Peer learning about common challenges
- Priority areas for immediate attention identified
Format: Facilitated planning exercise (individual work with group sharing) Materials Needed:
- Deployment roadmap templates
- First 90-days planning worksheet
- Stakeholder communication plan template
Process:
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Participants draft initial high-level roadmap focusing on first 90 days
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Particular attention to:
- Executive sponsorship and stakeholder engagement
- Initial assessment and planning activities
- Skills development priorities
- Early wins and proof points
- Resource requirements
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Small group sharing of approaches
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Facilitator-led discussion of common elements and differentiation points
Expected Outcomes:
- Draft roadmap for immediate next steps
- Clarity on immediate priorities
- Shared understanding of implementation approaches