Root KSK Ceremony 57
This DNSSEC key signing ceremony is planned for
| Location | Root Zone Key Management Facility East Culpeper, Virginia, USA |
| Ceremony Start | 2025-04-24 17:00:00 UTC Thursday 24 April 2025, 1 p.m. (local time at facility) |
| Objectives |
Sign the ZSK for 2025Q3 |
Observing the ceremony
The key signing ceremony is a public event, and you are welcome to observe. Due to space constraints, only a small number of persons are able to participate as observers at a ceremony in person. We also broadcast ceremonies as they happen, and will provide recordings after the ceremony is concluded. Prior to observing a ceremony, we recommend you review the ceremony materials (i.e. the draft script) in advance.
| In Person | If you wish to attend as an observer in person, this must be arranged in advance.
Priority is given to those that have a formal role in the ceremony, and
then on a first-come first-served basis. This ceremony will be held in Culpeper, Virginia, USA, and observers must meet all costs in travelling to the ceremony. Requests
should be submitted at least 45 days before the ceremony (i.e. by 10 March 2025) More information on attending in person |
| Online | The ceremony will be broadcast online during the event. |
| Afterwards | Footage and materials from the ceremony will be posted on this website after the completion of a ceremony. |
Agenda
This timeline is a rough guide only. We endeavour to adhere to the advertised start time, but the length of ceremonies varies. Note that the following day is held as a backup date in case the ceremony can not be conducted as scheduled.
| Time (UTC) | Time (Ceremony) | Agenda |
|---|---|---|
| 15:30 | 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Check-in and lunch for in-person attendees |
| 17:00 | 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Ceremony |
| 20:00 | 4 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Debrief with in-person attendees |
Ceremony Materials
There are no materials at this time.