CAPIF 5 Marks Five Years of Strengthening Internet Connectivity in Central Asia
24–25 September 2026 · Crowne Plaza Dushanbe, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Dushanbe, Tajikistan — The RIPE NCC is pleased to announce the fifth Central Asia Peering and Interconnection Forum (CAPIF 5), taking place on 24–25 September 2026 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Marking the forum's fifth edition and its first time in Tajikistan, CAPIF 5 will bring together the regional Internet community to discuss the technologies, partnerships and operational practices shaping the future of Internet connectivity across Central Asia.
CAPIF 5 is organised by the RIPE NCC in collaboration with Tojiktelecom and with the support of the Communications Service under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan.
The forum will welcome Internet service providers (ISPs), network operators, Internet Exchange Points (IXPs), policymakers, regulators, researchers and technical experts from across Central Asia and beyond to exchange operational experience, strengthen regional cooperation and build lasting partnerships.
This year's programme will feature presentations, panel discussions and networking opportunities covering:
- Regional Digital Connectivity in Central Asia
- Emerging Internet Infrastructure
- Network Measurement, Privacy and Automation
Participation is free of charge. Ahead of the forum, the RIPE NCC will also deliver technical training courses, giving participants additional opportunities to develop practical skills and engage with the regional technical community.
Why CAPIF 5 Matters
Over the past five years, CAPIF has become the leading technical forum for Internet development in Central Asia, reflecting the region's growing digital ambitions and increasingly interconnected Internet ecosystem.
As investment in digital infrastructure continues to accelerate across Central Asia, stronger regional cooperation is becoming essential to building a faster, more resilient and more secure Internet. CAPIF provides a platform where network operators, policymakers and technical experts can share knowledge, address common operational challenges and develop partnerships that support the continued growth of the region's Internet infrastructure.
Hisham Ibrahim, Chief Community Officer at the RIPE NCC, said:
"Hosting CAPIF in Tajikistan for the first time marks an important milestone for both the forum and the region. Over the past editions, CAPIF has grown into a trusted platform where the Internet community comes together to exchange operational knowledge, strengthen regional cooperation and support the continued development of a resilient and interconnected Internet across Central Asia."
Bahtovar Abdusattorzoda, General Director of OJSC “Tajiktelecom,” noted:
“I am pleased that this year CAPIF will be held right here in Tajikistan — an event of this scale and caliber is being hosted in our country for the first time. Today, Tajikistan’s telecommunications sector is undergoing a large-scale transformation, one that is part of the broader changes taking place across Central Asia. We will be glad to welcome everyone who is able to take part in the forum: the contribution of every participant is invaluable experience for all of us. I wish the forum successful and productive work!”