January 2025 - ALAC-Announce

Meeting invitation: ALAC Monthly Call on Tuesday, 18 February 2025 at 16:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 18, 2025

Feb. 18, 2025

Dear all, You are invited to the next ALAC Monthly Call which is scheduled for Tuesday, 18 February 2025 from 16:00 – 17:00 UTC. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/5353tu3s The agenda and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/BwAFHg<https://community.icann.org/x/CQAiGQ> Join Zoom Room:https://icann.zoom.us/j/94893743633?pwd=KLcaylDF4c2ppFhx8WcKlMohRZzeVW.1 Password: %ALAC123!! Real time transcription (RTT) link: (subject to availability) : https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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At-Large Calls / Week of 03 - 07 February 2025
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 31, 2025

Jan. 31, 2025

Dear All, Please find below the list of At-Large meetings for the week of 03 - 07 February 2025 Monday, 03 February 2025 17:00 UTC: ICANN82 Planning Committee: https://community.icann.org/x/NgBYHg - Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/99101847424?pwd=OjP6LxEN9baR0cHgLUNoPGrwrYoUpS.1 <https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpcOigqj0pG9AJs1G_oLypLnFStphsAJR9> Tuesday, 04 February 2025 None<https://icann.zoom.us/j/93241379495?pwd=ONUdI7sbPZN60MzMwM6eX7Fz9oZFu8.1> Wednesday, 05 February 2025 14:00 UTC: At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) https://community.icann.org/x/BACDHg. Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/765717566?pwd=UTJCdWRSZVdJNEhOYW02OVBqQVQ1Zz09 18:30 UTC: AFRALO Monthly Call: https://community.icann.org/x/AoBvH - Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/91922939984?pwd=uwt48ps87hFTkg5LrIybYGtQN06w03.1 Thursday, 06 February 2025 18:00 UTC: At-Large Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG): https://community.icann.org/x/FgCaHg Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92139943237?pwd=RR7XGoRSXgUGFm2K4QKyAFEp54AzQb.1 Friday, 07 February 2025 None Please confirm your dial-out requests or apology notice to staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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ICANN Community Digest - NEW: ICANN Grant Program Reaches Major Milestone
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 30, 2025

Jan. 30, 2025

[https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=ed815b7f-5662-4971-8b0c-96c37c5d2f92…] Thursday, 30 January 2025 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] Click here to learn more about the New gTLD Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RdPA7XW…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RdPA7XW…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RdPA7XW…> The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo(a)icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents ICANN82 · Register Now for ICANN82 Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN Grant Program Reaches Major Milestone · NEW: Approved Resolutions | Regular Meeting of the ICANN Board | 26 January 2025 · NEW: The ICANN MEA Region: 2024 Highlights and 2025 Road Map · ICANN Opens Application Period for New gTLD Applicant Support Program · ICANN Opens New gTLD Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Webinars · NEW: ICANN Webinar Series Europe - Meet Kurtis Lindqvist: ICANN's President & CEO · DNS Training Webinars for ISPs · Webinar - DNS Training Session for ISPs: ICANN & ISPCP · Webinar - DNS Training Session for ISPs: DNS related threats 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · TOMORROW: Call for SOs/ACs: Nominate Fellowship Mentors and Selection Committee Members · Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions Public Comment · NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: Proposed Revisions to Community Anti-Harassment Policy · MONDAY: Phase 2 Final Report on the EPDP-TDNs for ICANN Board Consideration · NEXT WEEK: Third Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of Next Round AGB · Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews · ICANN FY26-30 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY26 Op Plans & Budgets · Draft PTI FY26 Operating Plan and Budget Events · These events occur in January and February 2025. ICANN82 Register Now for ICANN82 ICANN82 will be held 8 - 13 March 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Seattle Hotel. Prep Week (Online Only): 24 - 26 February 2025 Read more and register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RdPA7XW…> Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Grant Program Reaches Major Milestone On 26 January 2025, the ICANN Board approved the final slate of applications to be funded in the first cycle of the program, and authorized the ICANN organization (org) to proceed to contract negotiations with all applicants identified in the final slate. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RdPA7XW…> NEW: Approved Resolutions | Regular Meeting of the ICANN Board | 26 January 2025 Please find the Approved Resolutions from the 26 January 2025 Regular Meeting of the ICANN Board here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RdPA7XW…>. NEW: The ICANN MEA Region: 2024 Highlights and 2025 Road Map The accomplishments of 2024 were made possible through the unwavering dedication and collaboration of community members across the MEA region. Your efforts are the cornerstone of ICANN's success. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RdPA7XW…> ICANN Opens Application Period for New gTLD Applicant Support Program ICANN has opened the application submission period for the Applicant Support Program (ASP), part the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round. The ASP provides financial and nonfinancial assistance to qualified, eligible entities who plan to apply for a new gTLD. The application window will be open for 12 months. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RdPA7XW…> ICANN Opens Application Period for New gTLD Applicant Support Program ICANN has opened the application submission period for the Applicant Support Program (ASP), part the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round. The ASP provides financial and nonfinancial assistance to qualified, eligible entities who plan to apply for a new gTLD. The application window will be open for 12 months. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RdPA7XW…> ICANN Opens New gTLD Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program ICANN has opened the Registry Service Provider (RSP) Evaluation Program for the New Generic TopLevel Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round. The RSP Evaluation Program was created to streamline the evaluation of gTLD applications by separating the evaluation of the technical aspects of operating the gTLD from the application for the name. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RdPA7XW…> Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages ICANN is working with the community to identify potential Applicant Support Program (ASP) applicants – especially in regions that are currently under-represented in ICANN. If you are interested in helping to raise awareness among your own contacts or communities, please use the materials in the Next Round Champions Toolkit [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RdPA7XW…>. To stay up to date on the New gTLD Program: Next Round and ASP, join the mailing list: nextroundinfo(a)icann.org. ASP leads, targets, and ideas can be sent to engagement.newgTLDprogram(a)icann.org<mailto:engagement.newgTLDprogram@icann.org>. ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers ICANNWiki is seeking volunteers to assist with creating and editing articles and content for the site. Do you want to help? Getting started is as simple as requesting an account [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RdPA7XW…>. Then, make sure to read the short content guide [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RdPA7XW…> to get a feel for what belongs in the wiki. Also, feel free to take a look at some data source suggestions [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RdPA7XW…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Webinars NEW: ICANN Webinar Series Europe - Meet Kurtis Lindqvist: ICANN's President & CEO Date: Wednesday, 12 February 2025 (12:00 - 13:00 UTC) Read more and Register now. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RdPA7XW…> DNS Training Webinars for ISPs ICANN's Technical Engagement team from the Office of the Chief Technology Officer, in collaboration with the Internet Service Providers and Connectivity Providers (ISPCP) constituency, is excited to announce a series of training sessions focusing on topics related to the Domain Name System (DNS). These sessions are intended for all Internet Service Providers (ISPs) globally. Please see the Sessions for ISPs below. Webinar - DNS Training Session for ISPs: ICANN & ISPCP Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025, 15:00 UTC to 16:00 UTC Learn more and Register now. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RdPA7XW…> Webinar - DNS Training Session for ISPs: DNS related threats Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025, 15:00 UTC to 16:30 UTC Learn more and Register now. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RdPA7XW…> Action Items TOMORROW: Call for SO/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members ICANN invites its Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory Committees (ACs) to nominate volunteers to serve as mentors in its Fellowship Program and to serve on the Fellowship Program Selection Committee. Each group is welcome to nominate one individual for each role. Interested SOs/ACs should select their respective Fellowship Program mentor and Selection Committee representative no later than 31 January 2025 and notify ICANN Fellowship Program Manager Siranush Vardanyan at siranush.vardanyan(a)icann.org. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. Mentors: • Mentors generally must plan on a time commitment of approximately 30-40 hours before, during, and immediately after each ICANN Public Meeting. This includes extensive pre-meeting preparation, on-site support for their assigned fellows, and post-meeting reporting. • Each mentor will serve a term that includes three consecutive ICANN Public Meetings, beginning with ICANN84 (from ICANN84 - ICANN86 inclusive). • Mentors are expected to follow Fellowship Program guidelines to help ensure consistency in capacity development opportunities for fellows and to help fellows actively participate in ICANN's work. • Mentors will receive travel funding support (if applicable). Selection Committee Members: • Members should plan on a time commitment of approximately 30-40 hours over four to five weeks for each Public Meeting. • Selection Committee members will typically serve for two years, which encompasses six Public Meetings. • Work for this role will begin in April 2025 to select fellows for ICANN84. • Selection Committee members will not receive travel funding support. For more information on the guidelines and expectations, please go here for additional details on the Mentorship program and here for additional details on the Selection Committee. Mentors cannot serve on the Selection Committee while serving their terms as mentors. TOMORROW: Call for SOs/ACs: Nominate Fellowship Mentors and Selection Committee Members ICANN is seeking Expressions of Interest for members of the 2025 NomCom Standing Committee. Deadline: 31 January 2025 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RdPA7XW…> Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions The Nominating Committee (NomCom) of ICANN is accepting applications for key leadership positions within ICANN's Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees, Public Technical Identifiers (PTI), and the ICANN Board of Directors. The deadline to submit applications is 28 March 2025 at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RdPA7XW…> Public Comment NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: Proposed Revisions to Community Anti-Harassment Policy [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RdPA7XW…> MONDAY: Phase 2 Final Report on the EPDP-TDNs for ICANN Board Consideration [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RdPA7XW…> Open for Submissions: 23 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 03 February 2025 NEXT WEEK: Third Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of Next Round AGB [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RdPA7XW…> Open for Submissions: 19 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 07 February 2025 Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RdPA7XW…> Open for Submissions: 23 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 10 February 2025 ICANN FY26-30 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY26 Op Plans & Budgets [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RdPA7XW…> Open for Submissions: 17 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 14 February 2025 Draft PTI FY26 Operating Plan and Budget [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RdPA7XW…> Open for Submissions: 17 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 14 February 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RdPA7XW…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RdPA7XW…>. Events These events occur in January and February 2025. To learn more, please visit our community engagement calendar [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RdPA7XW…>. · 9th annual Trinidad and tobago Internet Governance Forum (TTIGF) · Partner2Connect Annual Meeting · NANOG 93 · 2-Day DNSSEC Training at University of Iceland · Afternoon on Internet Security · UTMessan · IIC Annual Asia Digital Communications and Media Forum 2025 · Kenya’s Internet Resilience Post June internet Disruption: Roundtable on Business and Human Rights · 2025 State of the Net · ICANN Webinar Series Europe - Meet Kurtis Lindqvist: ICANN's President & CEO Volume 7, Issue 09 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RdPA7XW…> | Next Issue: Monday, 03 February 2025 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RdPA7XW…>

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TODAY - 30 January at 14:00 UTC | ICANN org Webinar on the Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 30, 2025

Jan. 30, 2025

[cid:image001.png@01DB7303.555854F0]<mailto:rsa-coordinators@icann.org> ICANN org Webinar on the Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews In this webinar, ICANN org will present the Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews currently posted for Public Comment<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/proposed-updates-to-the-…>. Updates to the Draft Operating Standards are focused on improving Review scope setting/planning, increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of Review work, and incorporating best project management practices into the Specific Reviews process. Registration: send an email to rsa-coordinators(a)icann.org<mailto:rsa-coordinators@icann.org> to receive a personal calendar invitation. The ICANN community is encouraged to attend and ask questions related to the Operating Standards and Public Comment proceeding. * ICANN Public Comment Proceeding<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/proposed-updates-to-the-…> * Announcement<https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-seeks-input-on-updates…> Background Specific Reviews address specific topic areas, and were incorporated into ICANN’s Bylaws with the transition of the stewardship of IANA Functions to the global Internet community in 2016. Specific Reviews are conducted through community-led review teams to periodically assess ICANN’s performance and fulfillment of its commitments in four areas: Accountability and Transparency, Security, Stability and Resiliency of the DNS, Registration Directory Service, and Competition, Consumer Choice and Consumer Trust. Each community-led review team operates according to Section 4.6 of the ICANN Bylaws and the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews. The Operating Standards for Specific Reviews were drafted by ICANN org, through community consultation, to provide standards and criteria by which the community-led reviews are conducted. The Operating Standards ensure that Reviews are conducted in a transparent, predictable, and efficient manner. The Operating Standards were adopted by the ICANN Board on 23 June 2019 with the intent of being amended from time to time to reflect lessons learned and to implement necessary process changes. Over the course of recent Specific Review cycles, the community, Board, and ICANN org identified areas that posed challenges to ability of the Reviews to effectively fulfill their purpose. Some of these challenge areas include Review scope setting/planning, the efficiency and effectiveness of supporting and performing Review work, and garnering broad community support for recommendations. To address these identified areas, ICANN org developed a series of process improvements and integrated them into an updated Draft Operating Standards for Specific Reviews.

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**REGISTER** Webinar with new ICANN CEO Kurtis Lindqvist (12 Feb at 12:00 UTC)
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 29, 2025

Jan. 29, 2025

Dear all, Please see hereafter an invitation on behalf of Gabriella Schittek, Stakeholder Engagement Director, Nordic & Central Europe. Thank you! Kind regards, Gisella ********************************* Dear all, On 12th February 12.00 UTC, you’ll have a chance to learn to know ICANN’s CEO Kurt Erik “Kurtis” Lindqvist better. Join our webinar!: https://www.icann.org/en/engagement-calendar/details/icann-webinar-series-e… As always – please, help us spread the word about the event! Kind regards, Gabi [cid:image001.png@01DB729D.16E06C00]

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TODAY 19:00 UTC - At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) call on Wednesday, 29 January 2025 at 19:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 29, 2025

Jan. 29, 2025

EN - IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FRENCH AND SPANISH INTERPRETATION FR - INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES POUR LES PARTICIPANTS EN FRANCAIS ET ESPAGNOL ES - INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE PARA LOS PARTICIPANTES FRANCESES Y ESPAÑOLES Dear All, EN - IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FRENCH AND SPANISH INTERPRETATION * To listen to interpretation for this meeting, please join Zoom using Computer Audio. * Choose the language you will listen to from the Language Interpretation menu in the Zoom toolbar. * Before speaking, ensure you have selected the language you will speak from in the interpretation menu. If for any reason, the audio you are listening to is silent, please select “unmute original audio”. FR - INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES POUR LES PARTICIPANTS EN FRANCAIS ET ESPAGNOL * Pour écouter l’interprétation de cette reunion, veuillez rejoindre Zoom en utilisant l’audio ordinateur/tablette/telephone portable. Choisissez la langue que vous écouterez dans le menu “Interprétation” linquistique de la barre d’outils Zoom. * Avant de parler, assurez-vous d'avoir sélectionné la langue dans laquelle vous parlerez dans le menu d'interprétation. Si, pour une raison quelconque, l'audio que vous écoutez est silencieux, veuillez sélectionner « réactiver l'audio original ». ES - INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE PARA LOS PARTICIPANTES FRANCESES Y ESPAÑOLES * Para escuchar la interpretación para esta reunión, únase a Zoom mediante Computer Audio * Elija el idioma que escucharà en el menu Interpretación de idiomas en la barra de herramientas de Zoom * Antes de hablar, asegúrese de haber seleccionado el idioma que hablará en el menú de interpretación. Si por algún motivo el audio que está escuchando está en silencio, seleccione "activar audio original". Dear All, The next At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call has been scheduled for Wednesday, 29 January 2025 at 19:00 UTC for 90 mins, For other times: https://tinyurl.com/4rfta9fn [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/4rfta9fn__;!!PtGJab4!_7dfnB0…> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/CgD1HQ Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/765717566?pwd=UTJCdWRSZVdJNEhOYW02OVBqQVQ1Zz09 [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/j/765717566?pwd=UTJCdWRSZV…> / Passcode: #CPWG2345* Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN [streamtext.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN__;…> At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Wiki Space: https://community.icann.org/x/jYDpB If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/atlarge.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!_7dfnB0bE…> Facebook: facebook.com/icann [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…>atlarge [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…> Twitter: @ [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!_7d…>ICANNAtLarge [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!_7d…>

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30 January at 14:00 UTC | ICANN org Webinar on the Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 28, 2025

Jan. 28, 2025

[cid:image001.png@01DB717A.F57E1030]<mailto:rsa-coordinators@icann.org> ICANN org Webinar on the Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews In this webinar, ICANN org will present the Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews currently posted for Public Comment<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/proposed-updates-to-the-…>. Updates to the Draft Operating Standards are focused on improving Review scope setting/planning, increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of Review work, and incorporating best project management practices into the Specific Reviews process. Registration: send an email to rsa-coordinators(a)icann.org<mailto:rsa-coordinators@icann.org> to receive a personal calendar invitation. The ICANN community is encouraged to attend and ask questions related to the Operating Standards and Public Comment proceeding. * ICANN Public Comment Proceeding<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/proposed-updates-to-the-…> * Announcement<https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-seeks-input-on-updates…> Background Specific Reviews address specific topic areas, and were incorporated into ICANN’s Bylaws with the transition of the stewardship of IANA Functions to the global Internet community in 2016. Specific Reviews are conducted through community-led review teams to periodically assess ICANN’s performance and fulfillment of its commitments in four areas: Accountability and Transparency, Security, Stability and Resiliency of the DNS, Registration Directory Service, and Competition, Consumer Choice and Consumer Trust. Each community-led review team operates according to Section 4.6 of the ICANN Bylaws and the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews. The Operating Standards for Specific Reviews were drafted by ICANN org, through community consultation, to provide standards and criteria by which the community-led reviews are conducted. The Operating Standards ensure that Reviews are conducted in a transparent, predictable, and efficient manner. The Operating Standards were adopted by the ICANN Board on 23 June 2019 with the intent of being amended from time to time to reflect lessons learned and to implement necessary process changes. Over the course of recent Specific Review cycles, the community, Board, and ICANN org identified areas that posed challenges to ability of the Reviews to effectively fulfill their purpose. Some of these challenge areas include Review scope setting/planning, the efficiency and effectiveness of supporting and performing Review work, and garnering broad community support for recommendations. To address these identified areas, ICANN org developed a series of process improvements and integrated them into an updated Draft Operating Standards for Specific Reviews.

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ICANN Community Digest - NEW: Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 27, 2025

Jan. 27, 2025

[https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=df39644c-6cb6-4030-9dec-4db3d208502c…] Monday, 27 January 2025 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. Click Here to Learn More about the RDRS Pilot Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WSFRZLP…> Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo(a)icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents ICANN82 · NEW: Register Now for ICANN82 Information Sharing · NEW: Save the Dates: UA Day Event Celebrations · ICANN Opens Application Period for New gTLD Applicant Support Program · ICANN Opens New gTLD Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Webinars · NEW: Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews · DNS Training Webinars for ISPs · Webinar - DNS Training Session for ISPs: ICANN & ISPCP · Webinar - DNS Training Session for ISPs: DNS related threats 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · TODAY: Call for Volunteers - GNSO Latin Script Diacritics PDP Working Group and Working Group Chair · FRIDAY: Call for SOs/ACs: Nominate Fellowship Mentors and Selection Committee Members · Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions Public Comment · WEDNESDAY: IANA 2030 Strategy: Draft PTI Strategic Plan covering 2025 to 2030 · ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: Phase 2 Final Report on the EPDP-TDNs for ICANN Board Consideration · NEXT WEEK: Third Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of Next Round AGB · Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews · ICANN FY26-30 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY26 Op Plans & Budgets · Draft PTI FY26 Operating Plan and Budget Events · These events occur in January and February 2025. ICANN82 Register Now for ICANN82 ICANN82 will be held 8 - 13 March 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Seattle Hotel. Prep Week (Online Only): 24 - 26 February 2025 Read more and register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WSFRZLP…> Information Sharing NEW: Save the Dates: UA Day Event Celebrations The main UA Day 2025 event will take center stage on 8 May in Hanoi, Vietnam, kicking off the APAC DNS Forum. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WSFRZLP…> ICANN Opens Application Period for New gTLD Applicant Support Program ICANN has opened the application submission period for the Applicant Support Program (ASP), part the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round. The ASP provides financial and nonfinancial assistance to qualified, eligible entities who plan to apply for a new gTLD. The application window will be open for 12 months. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WSFRZLP…> ICANN Opens New gTLD Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program ICANN has opened the Registry Service Provider (RSP) Evaluation Program for the New Generic TopLevel Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round. The RSP Evaluation Program was created to streamline the evaluation of gTLD applications by separating the evaluation of the technical aspects of operating the gTLD from the application for the name. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WSFRZLP…> Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages ICANN is working with the community to identify potential Applicant Support Program (ASP) applicants – especially in regions that are currently under-represented in ICANN. If you are interested in helping to raise awareness among your own contacts or communities, please use the materials in the Next Round Champions Toolkit [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WSFRZLP…>. To stay up to date on the New gTLD Program: Next Round and ASP, join the mailing list: nextroundinfo(a)icann.org. ASP leads, targets, and ideas can be sent to engagement.newgTLDprogram(a)icann.org<mailto:engagement.newgTLDprogram@icann.org>. ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers ICANNWiki is seeking volunteers to assist with creating and editing articles and content for the site. Do you want to help? Getting started is as simple as requesting an account [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WSFRZLP…>. Then, make sure to read the short content guide [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WSFRZLP…> to get a feel for what belongs in the wiki. Also, feel free to take a look at some data source suggestions [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WSFRZLP…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Webinars NEW: Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews ICANN org is holding a webinar on 30 January 2025 at 14:00 UTC to provide information on proposed updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews. ICANN org is seeking input via Public Comment on proposed updates to six sections of the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews through 10 February 2025. Read more and register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WSFRZLP…> DNS Training Webinars for ISPs ICANN's Technical Engagement team from the Office of the Chief Technology Officer, in collaboration with the Internet Service Providers and Connectivity Providers (ISPCP) constituency, is excited to announce a series of training sessions focusing on topics related to the Domain Name System (DNS). These sessions are intended for all Internet Service Providers (ISPs) globally. Please see the Sessions for ISPs below. Webinar - DNS Training Session for ISPs: ICANN & ISPCP Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025, 15:00 UTC to 16:00 UTC Learn more and Register now. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WSFRZLP…> Webinar - DNS Training Session for ISPs: DNS related threats Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025, 15:00 UTC to 16:30 UTC Learn more and Register now. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WSFRZLP…> Action Items TODAY: Call for Volunteers - GNSO Latin Script Diacritics PDP Working Group and Working Group Chair What This PDP WG Will Do The Latin Script Diacritics PDP WG will examine a single issue, seeking the appropriate mechanism in order to allow a single registry operator to simultaneously operate both ASCII gTLD and the Latin script diacritic version of the gTLD in circumstances where the gTLDs are NOT variants of each other. Who Should Join The Latin Script Diacritics PDP WG is structured as an Open Model where it will be open to all parties interested in participating. A detailed list of the WG Member skillset can be found here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WSFRZLP…>. How to Join Community members who wish to join the Latin Script Diacritics PDP WG should contact the GNSO Secretariat at gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> by Monday, 27 January 2025. FRIDAY: Call for SO/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members ICANN invites its Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory Committees (ACs) to nominate volunteers to serve as mentors in its Fellowship Program and to serve on the Fellowship Program Selection Committee. Each group is welcome to nominate one individual for each role. Interested SOs/ACs should select their respective Fellowship Program mentor and Selection Committee representative no later than 31 January 2025 and notify ICANN Fellowship Program Manager Siranush Vardanyan at siranush.vardanyan(a)icann.org. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. Mentors: • Mentors generally must plan on a time commitment of approximately 30-40 hours before, during, and immediately after each ICANN Public Meeting. This includes extensive pre-meeting preparation, on-site support for their assigned fellows, and post-meeting reporting. • Each mentor will serve a term that includes three consecutive ICANN Public Meetings, beginning with ICANN84 (from ICANN84 - ICANN86 inclusive). • Mentors are expected to follow Fellowship Program guidelines to help ensure consistency in capacity development opportunities for fellows and to help fellows actively participate in ICANN's work. • Mentors will receive travel funding support (if applicable). Selection Committee Members: • Members should plan on a time commitment of approximately 30-40 hours over four to five weeks for each Public Meeting. • Selection Committee members will typically serve for two years, which encompasses six Public Meetings. • Work for this role will begin in April 2025 to select fellows for ICANN84. • Selection Committee members will not receive travel funding support. For more information on the guidelines and expectations, please go here for additional details on the Mentorship program and here for additional details on the Selection Committee. Mentors cannot serve on the Selection Committee while serving their terms as mentors. FRIDAY: Call for SOs/ACs: Nominate Fellowship Mentors and Selection Committee Members ICANN is seeking Expressions of Interest for members of the 2025 NomCom Standing Committee. Deadline: 31 January 2025 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WSFRZLP…> Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions The Nominating Committee (NomCom) of ICANN is accepting applications for key leadership positions within ICANN's Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees, Public Technical Identifiers (PTI), and the ICANN Board of Directors. The deadline to submit applications is 28 March 2025 at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WSFRZLP…> Public Comment WEDNESDAY: IANA 2030 Strategy: Draft PTI Strategic Plan covering 2025 to 2030 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WSFRZLP…> Open for Submissions: 26 November 2024 Closed for Submissions: 29 January 2025 ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: Phase 2 Final Report on the EPDP-TDNs for ICANN Board Consideration [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WSFRZLP…> Open for Submissions: 23 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 03 February 2025 NEXT WEEK: Third Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of Next Round AGB [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WSFRZLP…> Open for Submissions: 19 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 07 February 2025 Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WSFRZLP…> Open for Submissions: 23 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 10 February 2025 ICANN FY26-30 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY26 Op Plans & Budgets [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WSFRZLP…> Open for Submissions: 17 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 14 February 2025 Draft PTI FY26 Operating Plan and Budget [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WSFRZLP…> Open for Submissions: 17 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 14 February 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WSFRZLP…>. 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Announcement of At-Large Fellowship Mentor and Selection Committee Members
by Heidi Ullrich Jan. 24, 2025

Jan. 24, 2025

Dear All, On behalf of Jonathan Zuck, Chair of the ALAC, this is to announce that the following candidates have been selected for the At-Large Fellowship Mentor and Fellowship Committee Member: * Fellowship Mentor (ICANN84-ICANN86): * Raymond Mamattah * Fellowship Selection Committee Member (2025-2026): * Seun Ojedeji The selection process consisted of the members of the ALAC Appointee Selection Committee<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Subcommittee+on+Appointee+…> (AASC) reviewing and ranking 9 candidate Expression of Interest (EOI) documents for the position of Fellowship Mentor and 5 candidate EOIs for the position of At-Large Fellowship Selection Committee Member. The AASC sent the names of their selected candidates to the ALAC. The ALAC held a Consensus call ending on Tuesday, 21 January 2025. Congratulations to Raymond and Seun! Many thanks to all the candidates that applied for the positions of Fellowship Mentor and Fellowship Committee Member. Kind regards, At-Large Staff At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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TODAY 19:00 UTC - ALAC Monthly Meeting
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 21, 2025

Jan. 21, 2025

Dear all, Please join us today for the ALAC Monthly Call which is scheduled for Tuesday, 21 January 2025 from 19:00 – 20:00 UTC. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/5353tu3s The agenda and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/CQAiGQ Join Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/93241379495?pwd=ONUdI7sbPZN60MzMwM6eX7Fz9oZFu8.1Pas…: %ALAC123!! Real time transcription (RTT) link: (subject to availability) : https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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