This FIRST technical colloquium will examine the stability and resilience of global Internet infrastructure, with a special focus on critical shared components such as the but not restricted to the Domain Name System (DNS) and the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP). In addition to exploring their vulnerabilities and policy implications, the event will highlight how these infrastructures are used in incident detection, mitigation, and coordinated response.
We invite contributions addressing the operational, research, and policy aspects of these systems and their role in strengthening incident response practices. The conference welcomes both incident responders and policymakers, featuring a dedicated policy track to foster dialogue between technical and governance communities. We encourage diverse perspectives and participation from across the Internet ecosystem.
This TC will be part of the 2026 Geneva Cyberweek.
The event will be held at the Geneva International Conference Centre.
Important Dates:
- Call for Papers closing: 13. March 2026
- Acceptance notification: 20. March 2026
- Event: 5. May 2026 13:00 - 18:00, 6. Mai 2026 9:00 - 18:00
Sponsorship Opportunities:
This Technical Colloquium is organized by volunteers from Swiss Security teams with the generous support of the Swiss Federation and UNIDIR, which sponsor the venue. We are still looking for sponsors for break refreshments as well as a conference dinner, which can be as simple as Pizzas or as fancy as Geneva permits.
Please reach out to peak-tc2026@first.org for more information on how you can support us.