IETF Secretariat continues under new approach

As of 1 April 2026, the IETF Secretariat function will be staffed through an Employer of Record (EOR) arrangement rather than a service contract awarded through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process, as it has been until now.

• Mirjam Kuehne IETF Administration LLC Board Chair
• Karen Moreland AMS Partner

Suggested IETF 125 Sessions for Getting Familiar with New Topics

These IETF 125 meeting sessions are likely to include discussions and proposals that are accessible to a broad range of Internet technologists whether they are new to the IETF or long-time participants.

The current state of RDAP

The IETF ratified the specifications for the Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP) a decade ago, in March 2015, with the clear intent of replacing the aging WHOIS protocol.

• Andy Newton

IETF Administration LLC 2026 Budget

A draft budget was shared previously for community consultation and the IETF Administration LLC now has finalised its budget for 2026.

• Jay Daley IETF Executive Director

Agentic AI communications: Identifying the standards we need

When it comes to standards work around agentic AI, we’re at an exciting threshold. As more tools emerge, we’re seeing the amazing things it can accomplish. Now, we’re trying to figure out what parts of it need to be standardized.

• Cullen Jennings IETF Participant