South Asian Network Operators Group (SANOG)

What South Asian Network Operators Group (SANOG) does

South Asian Network Operators Group (SANOG) is a non-profit regional forum founded in 2003 that organizes conferences and technical workshops for Internet and data network operators across eight South Asian countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Afghanistan. Its core offerings are bi-annual (now transitioned to annual) regional conferences and multi-day technical workshops on BGP routing, IPv6 deployment, network security, DNS operations, routing security (MANRS), SDN/NFV, network automation, and Internet exchange points, plus a Peering Forum enabling direct operator-to-operator deals. Supporting infrastructure includes a fellowship management system (fellowship.sanog.org) and a paper submission platform (papers.sanog.org), both powered by APNIC.

SANOG operates on a volunteer-led model with approximately 8 staff, governed by a Programme Committee and supported by APNIC as the primary regional partner and NSRC as a technical content contributor. Its revenue is generated through corporate sponsorship (seven tiers ranging from Bronze at USD 1,500 to Principal at USD 25,000), event registration fees (e.g., USD 180 full pass at SANOG 39, USD 75 conference-only at SANOG 43), and fellowship grants from the APNIC Foundation and corporate sponsors. The organization serves three primary customer segments: network operators and ISPs (primary), policy makers and researchers (secondary), and technology vendors and suppliers (secondary, who act as sponsors and exhibitors). SANOG is not a technology product company; rather, it is a community-orchestration entity that curates curricula, manages events, and operates light-weight digital tooling to support fellowship applications and paper submissions.

Name

South Asian Network Operators Group (SANOG)

Legal name

South Asian Network Operators Group (SANOG)

Website

https://sanog.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Non-profit regional forum founded in 2003 that hosts annual conferences and hands-on technical workshops for Internet and network operators across eight South Asian countries, funded by corporate sponsorships and registration fees.

Ownership category

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Product category

Network Operations Training & Conferences

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Virtual/Hybrid Conference Production & Platform Management (THAHACAM), Registration, Housing & Travel Desk Services (Delegate Logistics) (THAHACAJ)

Keywords

• Network operator forum
• Internet infrastructure events
• BGP routing training
• Regional peering workshops
• IPv6 deployment education

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Event Registration Fees: SANOG generates revenue through conference and workshop registration fees. Fees vary by event: SANOG 39 charged USD 180 for full registration (workshop + conference), USD 150 workshop only, USD 60 conference only. SANOG 43 charged USD 75 for conference only. Discounts available for early registration and member organizations.
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Corporate sponsors provide financial support at multiple tiers (Principal USD 25,000, Diamond USD 18,000, Platinum USD 12,000, Gold USD 7,000, Silver USD 3,000, Bronze USD 1,500, Coffee Cart USD 5,000). Sponsors receive branding, booth space, delegate registrations, and speaking opportunities.
3. Fellowship Program Funding: Fellowship program is funded through grants from organizations like APNIC Foundation and corporate sponsors. Fellows receive airfare (up to USD 500), accommodation, registration coverage, and per diem. Women applicants are encouraged with a 40% selection goal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SANOG is a non-profit regional forum that organizes bi-annual/annual conferences and multi-day technical workshops for Internet and data network operators across South Asia. Its events cover BGP, IPv6, routing security, DNS, network automation, and IXP operations, and it runs a fellowship program that funds travel and registration for emerging network engineers to attend.

Product overview

SANOG is a non-profit regional forum for network operators in South Asia that operates a single unified offering structure centered on bi-annual conferences combined with integrated components. The core product consists of the SANOG Conference (a 2-3 day technical conference featuring plenary sessions, technical talks, panel discussions, and keynote presentations) supported by intensive multi-day technical workshops covering topics like Network Automation, Routing Security, and IPv6 deployment. The Fellowship Program provides travel grants enabling emerging engineers to attend. The Peering Forum facilitates direct operator-to-operator deals. Supporting sub-products include the Fellowship Management System (for application processing) and Paper Submission System (for CFP management), both powered by APNIC infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SANOG Conference

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ fellows supported with travel and accommodation grants since inception
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Nepal Network Operators' Group (NPNOG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosting SANOG 44 in Kathmandu. NPNOG organizes 4 days of intensive hands-on technical workshops (npNOG-12, July 22-25) followed by SANOG conference (July 26-28). Historic partnership dating back to SANOG's origins.
• Lanka Network Operators Group (LKNOG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted SANOG 37 (virtual, 2021) and SANOG 40 (Colombo, 2023) with LKNOG. LKNOG celebrated its 7th anniversary during SANOG 40.
• Bangladesh Network Operators Group (bdNOG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted SANOG 39 in Dhaka (May 2023) with bdNOG 16. ISPAB (Internet Service Providers Association of Bangladesh) served as local host.
• Bhutan Network Operators Group (btNOG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosting SANOG 43 in Thimphu, Bhutan (August 2025) with btNOG. btNOG handles workshop registrations at their site.
• India Network Operators Group (INNOG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted SANOG 41 in Mumbai (April 2024) with INNOG-7.
• Yottabyte / Pakistan NOGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted SANOG 42 in Islamabad (October 2024) with support from Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).
• APNIC (Asia Pacific Network Information Centre)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary regional supporting organization providing technical training, fellowship funding through APNIC Foundation, and infrastructure for paper submission and fellowship management systems. APNIC staff regularly serve as instructors and presenters.
• NSRC (Network Startup Resource Center)coreTechnology or IntegrationNSRC instructors lead workshops on routing, network management, and security. Contributors include Philip Smith, Hervey Allen, and Brian Candler.
• SANOG Programme CommitteecoreOthersVolunteer committee including Dibya Khatiwada, Tashi Phuntsho, Philip Paeps, Philip Smith, Abu Sufian, and others who curate technical content, review CFP submissions, and organize conference programs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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