JPAAWG 9th General Meeting to Examine AI-Driven Messaging Threats and Global Standards in Tokyo
The Japan Anti-Abuse Working Group (JPAAWG) will convene its 9th General Meeting on November 5 and 6, 2026, in Tokyo as a hybrid event centered on the rapidly changing landscape of messaging security.
Following the accelerated evolution of AI since the second half of 2026, email and messaging environments face increasingly sophisticated threats. The two-day program brings together international experts, researchers, and practitioners to share the latest global developments and operational know-how.
Keynote speaker Tom Bartel of M3AAWG will present on worldwide messaging abuse countermeasures and the current state of AI-enabled attacks and defenses. Additional sessions will introduce IETF standardization efforts, including the revised DMARC specification published as RFC 9989 (DMARCbis) in May 2026 and work toward DKIM2 to mitigate DKIM replay attacks.
Experts will also discuss phishing trends and countermeasures, sender authentication guidelines, and the adoption status of BIMI for displaying sender logos. Sessions will address the implications of AI-driven email summarization and filtering for senders.
Practical tracks will cover foundational topics such as email architecture and DNS, followed by hands-on DMARC report analysis using real-world sample data. Participants will learn to interpret reports and apply findings operationally, with coverage of ARC, BIMI, DNSSEC, and MTA-STS.
Roundtable discussions will allow attendees to exchange experiences and challenges directly. Government sessions featuring the National Police Agency, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, and Public Security Intelligence Agency are planned, along with a dedicated program on post-quantum cryptography.
The venue is Otemachi Place Hall & Conference. Select sessions will be streamed online, while others are limited to in-person participants. Attendance is free but requires advance registration via the official event website.
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