Lu Heng at sunset by the seafront beating up on IPv4 and internet governance

The photo is of Lu Heng relaxing by the water’s edge at dusk. He’s dressed in a light blue blazer over a white T-shirt and is wearing a conference badge that hints at his very active presence in the world of Internet governance. The pale golden light is diffused on the water and sky, and on the horizon a big ferris wheel. The venue lends a casual yet professional feel, perfect for conversations about global internet matters.

Lu Heng is internet businessman largely implicated in the trading of IPv4 address space. Much of his work is situated at the intersection of technology development and governance discussions, and his attendance at major conferences underlines his status in these areas. The photo shows both his personal look and his status as a character in the world of Internet infrastructure.

The Ferris wheel and marina in the background evoke a place where business meetings easily spill into session breaks — a scene often played out at global internet meetings. The conference badge suggests involvement in debates on IPv4 allocation, routing and policy, which continues as one of the most pressing topics on the internet governance radar. The nicely balanced framing of the picture brings out both the beautiful landscape and the professional image of Lu Heng.