2003
SANOG Founded
Inaugural meeting in Kathmandu brings together early network operators from across the region.
About
About SANOG
Empowering regional connectivity since 2003 — South Asia's non-profit forum for network operators and engineers.
Our Mission
Regional Cooperation Through Technical Excellence
The South Asian Network Operators Group (SANOG) brings together internet engineers, researchers, and policy makers from across South Asia to discuss the operational, technical, and policy challenges of running the regional internet.
We host two events each year rotating across member countries — sharing operational knowledge, advancing technical excellence, and building the human network behind the digital one.
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Community Driven
Volunteer-led programme committee curating each event.
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Regional Stability
Operational ties across 8 member nations.
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Training Focus
Multi-day technical workshops and tutorials.
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Peering Forums
Direct IXP and operator-to-operator deals.
SANOG
Our History
Two Decades of Regional Connectivity
Cross-Border
Rotating Host Model
Twice a year, SANOG moves between Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka — distributing operational expertise across all member nations.
Non-Profit Status
100% Volunteer Operated
85+
Past Fellows Supported
Travel + accommodation grants for emerging network operators who would not otherwise be able to attend — funded by sponsors and the APNIC Foundation.
15K+
Engineers Trained
Cumulative attendance across 40+ events — measured by registration head-count, not attendees-per-session.
23+
Years Running
From the first Kathmandu meeting in 2003 to today — uninterrupted regional networking.
43 Meetings across 6 Countries
Our Reach
Uniting the South Asian Digital Frontier
From the Himalayas to the Indian Ocean, SANOG brings together thousands of engineers, policy makers, and researchers twice a year to ensure that the backbone of our digital economy remains resilient and open.
15,000+
Trained Professionals
20+ Years
Regional Presence
Join Us
Be Part of the Network
Whether you're a network engineer, an IXP operator, or a policy researcher — SANOG is where the region's technical community meets.