We’re pleased to report that NZIX recently attended Peering Asia 7.0, held in Manila, Philippines from November 4-6, 2025. This annual conference continues to be one of the most valuable networking events in the Asia-Pacific region for internet exchange operators and the wider peering community.
Why Peering Asia Matters for NZIX
Peering Asia brings together network operators, content delivery networks, cloud providers, and internet exchange operators from across the region and beyond. For NZIX, attending this conference is essential for several key reasons:
1. Building and Maintaining Relationships: The conference provides an invaluable opportunity to meet face-to face with both existing NZIX members who operate in the region and potential new participants. In our industry, personal relationships matter, and these in-person meetings strengthen the partnerships that make internet peering work effectively.
2. Understanding Global Trends: Major content networks and CDN providers use events like Peering Asia to discuss their infrastructure strategies and expansion plans. Being part of these conversations ensures NZIX stays informed about industry developments that may impact our members and the New Zealand internet ecosystem.
3. Showcasing New Zealand: Attending international conferences allows us to promote the value of peering in New Zealand and highlight the benefits of the NZIX platform. We’re able to demonstrate how our exchanges support both local and international networks in delivering content efficiently to New Zealand users.
4. Peer Learning: Conferences like Peering Asia also provide opportunities to connect with other internet exchange operators, share operational experiences, and learn from the successes (and challenges) of IXs around the world.
The Value of Face-to-Face Engagement
While much of our day-to-day work happens via email and virtual meetings, there’s no substitute for the focused discussions that happen at conferences like Peering Asia. Over the three days, we held numerous productive meetings with major content providers, CDN operators, cloud platforms, and other network infrastructure companies. These conversations help us understand the evolving needs of networks operating in the Asia-Pacific region and ensure NZIX continues to provide a platform that meets international standards while serving the unique requirements of the New Zealand market.
Looking Forward
The relationships built and strengthened at Peering Asia 7.0 will benefit the NZIX community in the months and years ahead. As the internet continues to evolve and content delivery becomes ever more sophisticated, maintaining strong connections with the global peering community ensures New Zealand remains well connected and that our members have access to the networks that matter most to their customers.
We’re grateful for the opportunity to represent NZIX on the international stage and look forward to continuing these important conversations with both current and potential NZIX participants.
If you’d like to learn more about NZIX’s participation in industry events or have questions about peering opportunities, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
