Upcoming events
Date: Wednesday, 3 December 2025
Time: 5:30pm to 9:00pm AEST
Venue: Strike Brisbane City | Wintergarden | Queen Street Mall | Brisbane
We’re rounding out the year with the IAA End of Year Big Bowl-Out. Join us for an evening of bowling and banter at Strike Brisbane City in the heart of Queen Street Mall.
This year, we’re hosting the Tournament of Peers: a national bowl-off for ultimate bragging rights. Which exchange will top the national leaderboard? Come along and represent QLD-IX as we go head-to-head with our peers across the country.
Bring your spin, swagger, or spectacular gutter balls. All levels welcome for a night of great company, drinks and something tasty to keep you going between turns. Whether you’re a regular on the lanes or just there to enjoy the night, it’s all about connection and community.
Registrations are now open on the IAA Member Portal for our Members and their guests:
There's still time to contribute to our time capsule
As part of our 30 Years of Peers celebrations, we’re calling on YOU – our network engineers, internet pioneers, and tech enthusiasts! Bring along your tech relics, or messages for the future to our 30 Years of Peer event in your city.
What to Contribute?
We’re looking for small items that will help capture the spirit of who we are today and the legacy we’re building for the future.
* A piece of hardware or internet gear that tells a story
* Some company merch that will evoke nostalgia
* Photos from team events or handwritten notes predicting the future
Don’t miss your chance to leave your mark. Join us and make history!
Past events
PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS NOW AT CAPACITY AND REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST.
Let’s celebrate 30 Years of Peers – starting in Hobart in partnership with TasICT!
Join us for the IAA Convergent Hobart social, the official pre-conference event for Tas Tech Fest and the first of our special anniversary events across Australia in 2025!
For three decades, we’ve been making the internet a fairer and more inclusive place. Let’s toast this milestone with – a guided wine and spirits tasting – paired with great company, drinks, and delicious canapés.
We’re delighted to host Members and guests in Hobart for a special evening of celebration at the beautiful Frogmore Creek Wine Bar, located on the waterfront.
Event highlights:
- ‘Tastes of Australia’ – a guided wine and spirits tasting
- Drinks, canapés, and great company
- A chance to connect with fellow IAA Members, TasICT members and peers
Date: Tuesday, 25 March 2025
Time: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM AEDT
Venue: Frogmore Creek Wine Bar | 18 Hunter St | Hobart
Contribute to the IAA Convergent Time Capsule
We’re calling on YOU – our network engineers, internet pioneers, and tech enthusiasts! Bring along your tech relics, or messages for the future to our 30 Years of Peer event in your city.
What to Contribute?
We’re looking for small items that will help capture the spirit of who we are today and the legacy we’re building for the future.
- A piece of hardware or internet gear that tells a story
- Some company merch that will evoke nostalgia
- Photos from team events or handwritten notes predicting the future
Don’t miss your chance to leave your mark—join us and make history!
Let’s raise a glass to three decades of peering excellence – we can’t wait to see you there!
Secure your spot today via the IAA Member Portal.
By RSVPing for this event, you are agreeing to comply with IAA’s Code of Conduct – Events.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS NOW AT CAPACITY AND REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST.
The internet has come a long way in 30 years – what will it look like in another 25? As part of IAA’s 30th anniversary celebrations, we’re compiling a time capsule to be opened in 2050! We’re calling on YOU – our network engineers, internet pioneers, and tech enthusiasts – to be part of it!
Join us in making history
We’re hosting anniversary events in each of the seven capitals where we have an IX. Celebrate with us and add your piece of internet history in person! Bring along your tech relics, or messages for the future when we visit your city.
What to Contribute?
We’re looking for small items that will help capture the spirit of who we are today and the legacy we’re building for the future.
• A piece of hardware or internet gear that tells a story
• Some company merch that will evoke nostalgia
• Photos from team events or handwritten notes predicting the future
Don’t miss your chance to leave your mark! Registrations are now open for events in Hobart, Melbourne and Adelaide, with more coming soon.
Visit the IAA Member Portal to register now:
By RSVPing for this event, you are agreeing to comply with IAA’s Code of Conduct – Events.
Date: Wednesday, 30 April 2025
Time: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM AEST
Venue: Little Lon Distilling Co. | 17 Casselden Place | Melbourne
Join us for the IAA Convergent Melbourne social, celebrating three decades of building a fairer and more inclusive internet.
This special anniversary event will take place at Little Lon Distilling Co., a hidden gem renowned for its handcrafted, small-batch gins and spirits. Enjoy an evening of great company, expertly crafted drinks, and mouth-watering canapés as we toast this milestone!
Experience a Guided Gin Tasting & Mini Tour
As part of the celebration, you’ll enjoy a mini guided gin tasting, complete with a behind-the-scenes tour of Little Lon’s historic cottage distillery. Learn about the craft of small-batch gin making while sampling some of their finest creations.
Event highlights:
- Experience expertly crafted gins.
- Enjoy delicious canapés to complement the evening.
- A chance to connect with industry peers in a relaxed setting.
Contribute to the IAA Convergent Time Capsule
We’re calling on YOU – our network engineers, internet pioneers, and tech enthusiasts! Bring along your tech relics, or messages for the future to our 30 Years of Peer event in your city.
What to Contribute?
We’re looking for small items that will help capture the spirit of who we are today and the legacy we’re building for the future.
- A piece of hardware or internet gear that tells a story
- Some company merch that will evoke nostalgia
- Photos from team events or handwritten notes predicting the future
Don’t miss your chance to leave your mark—join us and make history!
Secure your spot now, via the IAA Member Portal!
By RSVPing for this event, you are agreeing to comply with IAA’s Code of Conduct – Events.
Join our briefing with Q&A for IAA Members regarding our updated Master Service Agreement and Member Agreement.
To ensure compliance with current legislation and good governance, we have reviewed our Master Service Agreement (MSA) and Member Agreement (MA). With the assistance of our lawyers, we have conducted a meticulous review and updated the terms of these agreements to ensure compliance with the latest legal requirements. Please note, we are not terminating either of our agreements with you. However, in accordance with clause 24.2 of the MSA, any changes to the Agreement must be in writing and signed by the parties.
In addition, our team has taken this opportunity to streamline processes to benefit our Members by allowing electronic execution of the agreements through the IAA Member Portal, as well as consolidating various policy documents – including the Disconnect Policy, Acceptable Use Policy, Code of Conduct – Members Services, Pricing Policy and Services Schedules – into the MSA. This consolidation simplifies our contractual framework and aligns our terms with current operational practices.
Please review IAA’s new MSA and MA
We have created a handy guide to the latest revisions of these agreements here:
You will be able to digitally approve our updates to the MSA and MA via the IAA Member Portal from Monday, 3 February 2025.
Any Corporate or Affiliate Members with a customised MSA with us will not be required to accept the update to the MSA.
We hope the revised agreements are more user-friendly and tailored to your needs. If you are a Corporate or Affiliate Member and need to customise the MSA, please contact us at secretary@internet.asn.au.
By RSVPing for this event, you are agreeing to comply with IAA’s Code of Conduct – Events.
Following last week’s Annual General Meeting we’re pleased to announce the IAA Board election results.
Congratulations to our newly elected Board Members:
Karl Kloppenborg and Fraser McGlinn.
Both have been elected for three-year terms and will take their places alongside Matthew Enger (Board Chair), Brett O’Hara (Deputy Chair), David Hooton and Nathan Brookfield.
We extend a special note of appreciation to our outgoing Board Members, Richard Thompson (2021-2024) and Matthew Moyle-Croft (2020-2024). Both have made outstanding contributions to IAA and the internet community during their tenure, and we thank them for their service.
Thanks also to all Board nominees, voters and attendees of this year’s IAA AGM.
Once again, this meeting was held online. As outlined in the agenda, the meeting received a report from the Chair, Deputy Chair and CEO, along with the aforementioned election result and the appointment of the auditor.
For those that missed the AGM or would just like a recap, you can find our Annual Report, the AGM slide deck via the [IAA website] and the meeting has been placed on the IAA YouTube Channel.
You will find further information about the Internet Association of Australia Ltd in the IAA Annual Report.
Should you have any questions about the AGM, please contact secretary@internet.asn.au.
Welcome our new Board Members
Karl Kloppenborg – Professional Member
We are thrilled to announce that Karl Kloppenborg has secured a position on the IAA Board! After a strong campaign last year, he came back for a second attempt to secure a place, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to our community and the future of internet governance.
With over 15 years of hands-on experience in telecommunications, systems engineering, cloud computing and internet advocacy, Karl is perfectly positioned to contribute to the IAA’s continued growth and advancement.
Karl currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of ResetData Pty Ltd, where he is spearheading the development of the world’s first environmentally sustainable public cloud. Before joining ResetData, he held key positions at organisations such as Real World Group, DigitalMaas, and Crucial Cloud Hosting, where he designed and developed critical systems, including cloud environments and analytics platforms. His career has been marked by a dedication to innovation in cloud computing and distributed systems, and his technical expertise spans a range of programming languages, systems engineering tools, and virtualisation technologies.
In addition to his technical background, Karl is deeply committed to the development and governance of the internet. He has been actively involved with APNIC (Asia-Pacific Network Information Centre) for several years, advocating for policy changes related to transparency, fair representation, and meaningful reforms in internet governance. His advocacy efforts have provided him with valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing our global internet infrastructure.
Please join us in welcoming Karl to the Board!
Fraser McGlinn – Professional Member
We are excited to announce that Fraser McGlinn has secured a position on the IAA Board! After vying for a seat last year, Fraser put his hand up again to secure a seat on the Board this year, showcasing his continued passion for the internet community.
Fraser brings a broad professional background that spans multiple countries, including New Zealand, Australia, and the Philippines, offering a unique perspective on the needs of the sector.
In his current role, Fraser leads the Network Design and Architecture Team at an ISP in the Philippines, where he is dedicated to the mission of “Accelerating internet for the Philippines and improving connectivity for all Filipinos.” Central to this mission is the operation of the Philippines’ largest Internet Exchange, where fostering relationships and community engagement has been key to its ongoing success. As Fraser says, “When we share, everyone wins.”
A strong advocate for upholding the founding core values of the internet—community, inclusivity, and respect—Fraser’s extensive experience in governance, technical, and operational roles has deepened his commitment to promoting these principles in real and measurable ways.
As a Board Member, Fraser says he is dedicated to evolving outreach and mentoring programs such as IAASysters, which provide vital mentorship opportunities for young people and newcomers to the field.
Fraser also emphasises the importance of sensible policy development, advocating for open discussions between the industry and government. He is committed to facilitating forums that address internet-related issues, fostering cooperation and community-building while ensuring there is no disconnect between the government and the industry.
Please join us in welcoming Fraser McGlinn to the Board!
In September we hosted our fourth annual IAASysters Workshop, followed by two days at the AusNOG conference, to take advantage of industry networking, learn the latest industry trends and receive in-depth technical training.
Thanks again to our awesome sponsors. We couldn’t do this without you!
Here are some pictures highlighting this year’s program.
