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 <https://icann85.sched.com/>* 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. *