Episode 1: Connecting NRENs and Research Software in Asia

In the first episode of the series ‘Research Software and NRENs in Asia’, we will explore the role of National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) in supporting research software development and sustainability in the Asian region.

11 February 2026 @ 7:00 - 8:00 UTC (see in your local time)

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Invited Guest

• Liana Jacinta Jaganathan, General Manager, Asia Pacific Advanced Network (APAN), Malaysia

  Liana Jacinta is a senior executive specialising in industry–academic partnerships, large-scale conference delivery, and international stakeholder engagement. She provides operational leadership at Global Support Services, where her team developed ORBIT, a customisable event and engagement platform supporting high-impact conferences and complex, multi-stakeholder programmes.

  As General Manager of the Asia Pacific Advanced Network (APAN), Liana leads initiatives that enhance the organisational visibility, expand memberships and strategic partnerships, and deliver sustainable revenue growth. She provides operational oversight across finance, administration, human resources, and IT, ensuring efficient, agile, and commercially sound service delivery.

  With a strong focus on execution, collaboration, and value creation, Liana actively champions working groups and cross-sector partnerships that translate innovation and research into real-world outcomes.