Dear Community Members,

We have reached Day 5 of ICANN85! Today’s schedule is packed with high-level strategic dialogues and technical workshops that are fundamental to the future of the domain name ecosystem.

A reminder for those joining us virtually or across different time zones: recording links for all sessions will be posted in the virtual meeting rooms shortly after each session concludes.

Today’s Agenda: Wednesday, March 11

Time (IST)	Session Title	Location
9:00am – 10:00am	Joint Session: ICANN Board and ALAC	Jasmine Hall 2
9:00am – 10:00am	Enabling Universal Acceptance Adoption	Jasmine Hall 1A
9:00am – 10:00am	ccNSO: Casual Meet Up for Newcomers	Room 206 A/B
10:00am – 10:30am	Morning Coffee Break	Jasmine Hall 1
10:30am – 12:00pm	At-Large Preparations for 2026 New gTLD Applications	Jasmine Hall 1C
1:15pm – 2:30pm	Joint Session: ALAC and OCTO	Jasmine Hall 1C
1:15pm – 2:30pm	DNSSEC and Security Workshop (1 of 3)	Room 206 A/B
2:30pm – 3:00pm	Afternoon Coffee Break	Jasmine Hall 1

Essential Sessions for At-Large Members

Joint Session: ICANN Board and ALAC: A vital opportunity for our community to engage directly with the ICANN Board on policy advice and end-user concerns.
2026 Next Round Preparations: As we look toward the next round of New gTLD applications, this session will focus on how the At-Large community can prepare and ensure applicant support is effectively implemented.
Joint Session: ALAC and OCTO: We will meet with the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) to discuss the evolving technical landscape of the internet and its implications for users.

Parallel Interest Sessions

For those interested in the technical and organizational aspects of ICANN, we highly recommend the DNSSEC and Security Workshop starting today, as well as the Universal Acceptance session which remains a top priority for global internet inclusivity.

Keep Track of Your Day

You can manage your personal schedule and access all remote participation links via the official portal:

CLICK HERE TO VIEW YOUR SCHEDULE

Wishing you a productive and insightful Day 5!

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.