Dear Community Members,

We have reached the final day of ICANN85 here in Mumbai. It has been an intense week of policy development and collaboration, and today serves as the critical "closing chapter" for our collective work.

As a final reminder, if you missed any sessions earlier this week, recording links are available in the virtual meeting rooms on the participation portal.


Today’s Agenda: Thursday, March 12

Time (IST)Session TitleLocation
9:00am – 10:00amReview of ReviewsJasmine Hall 2
9:00am – 10:00am2026 Round: Wrap Up and Open Q&AJasmine Hall 1B
9:00am – 10:00amICANN85 Fellowship Program Wrap-Up [C]Jasmine Hall 1C
10:00am – 10:30amMorning Coffee BreakJasmine Hall 1
10:30am – 12:00pmICANN Public ForumJasmine Hall 2
1:15pm – 2:30pmAt-Large Leadership Wrap-Up SessionJasmine Hall 1C
1:15pm – 2:30pmGNSO: NCSG Human Rights TownhallJasmine Hall 1B
2:30pm – 3:00pmAfternoon Coffee BreakJasmine Hall 1
3:00pm – 4:00pmGNSO: NCSG Wrap-up SessionRoom 104 A/B
5:30pm – 6:30pmICANN85 Closing ReceptionJasmine Hall 1

Day 6 Featured Sessions

  • ICANN Public Forum: This is the cornerstone of the meeting. It is the primary opportunity for the global community to bring comments, questions, and concerns directly to the ICANN Board and leadership.

  • At-Large Leadership Wrap-Up: A dedicated session to consolidate the week's outcomes, review our policy advice statements, and set the roadmap for the inter-sessional period leading to ICANN86.

  • 2026 Round Wrap-Up: A final chance to ask questions regarding the timeline and implementation of the next round of New gTLDs.

  • Closing Reception: After a week of hard work, ICANN invites all delegates to join us in Jasmine Hall 1 to network and celebrate the conclusion of a successful meeting. Online? Kindly network too.

Final Logistics

Participation Portal: Please ensure you have downloaded any necessary meeting materials today, as the physical meeting rooms will close following the final sessions.

VIEW YOUR FULL SCHEDULE & LINKS

Thank you for your tireless advocacy for the global end-user throughout ICANN85. Safe travels to everyone departing Mumbai tonight and tomorrow!

Best regards,


Dr. Adebunmi Akinbo | AFRALO Leadership Team Member | ICANN ALAC Africa Team.

Disclaimer: All errors are mine. Understand that you do not have to be a member to follow or contribute to discussions. ICANN is open to your participation. Registration is compulsory to participate via zoom.