The RIPE Chair Team rounds up the latest developments across the community, from RIPE 93 preparations and policy work to governance updates and community activities.

The IETF 126 Vienna meeting takes place 18–24 July 2026. As at every IETF meeting, alongside the established Working Groups there will be a handful of Birds-of-a-Feather (BoF) sessions - and these are often the most interesting place to watch where Internet standards work is heading next.