Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The policies that shape IP address allocation and routing security in the ARIN region are developed by the community, for the community—and that includes you. In this discussion, we will provide a high-level overview of ARIN’s Policy Development Process (PDP), clarify the roles and differences between Draft and Recommended Policies, and highlight current proposals that directly affect the NANOG community. Whether you’re a longtime network operator or new to policy, you will leave with a clearer understanding of how ARIN policies are created, how they impact your operations, and how your input can shape their outcomes.
Edward Diego: Eddie Diego assists the Advisory Council and the ARIN community in shepherding ideas for Internet Number Resource Policy through ARIN's Policy Development Process and promoting community participation and understanding of ARIN's policies. Prior to his current role, Eddie has twelve years of experience implementing ARIN policies as a Customer Service Resource Analyst in ARIN's Registration Service Department.
The policies that shape IP address allocation and routing security in the ARIN region are developed by the community, for the community—and that includes you. In this discussion, we will provide a high-level overview of ARIN’s Policy Development Process (PDP), clarify the roles and differences between Draft and Recommended Policies, and highlight current proposals that directly affect the NANOG community. Whether you’re a longtime network operator or new to policy, you will leave with a clearer understanding of how ARIN policies are created, how they impact your operations, and how your input can shape their outcomes.
Edward Diego: Eddie Diego assists the Advisory Council and the ARIN community in shepherding ideas for Internet Number Resource Policy through ARIN's Policy Development Process and promoting community participation and understanding of ARIN's policies. Prior to his current role, Eddie has twelve years of experience implementing ARIN policies as a Customer Service Resource Analyst in ARIN's Registration Service Department.
