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Meeting invitation: ALAC Monthly Call on Tuesday, 22 April 2025 at 16:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 17, 2025

April 17, 2025

Dear all, You are invited to the next ALAC Monthly Call which is scheduled for Tuesday, 22 April 2025 from 16:00 – 17:00 UTC. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/bdhz7e2d The agenda and call details are available at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/MoBzCg Join Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/95191027583?pwd=YPaiCaYW1E3glWb9B6bnSigJxp5ZmR.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 14 - 18 April 2025
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 14, 2025

April 14, 2025

Dear All, Please find below the list of At-Large meetings for the week of 14 - 18 April 2025 Monday, 14 April 2025 16:00 UTC: At-Large ICANN83 Planning Committee - https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQBtD Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/93008755952?pwd=ThUhodbfYbtqd2d4sxHRke8JMxhrSK.1 19:00 UTC: NARALO Monthly - https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/BIH1Cg Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/98239536691?pwd=1zYoPTunxlusUAXulKi1fcZyDHQlN0.1 <https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpcOigqj0pG9AJs1G_oLypLnFStphsAJR9> Tuesday, 15 April 2025 None Wednesday, 16 April 2025 14:00 UTC: At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) - https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYCTD Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/765717566?pwd=UTJCdWRSZVdJNEhOYW02OVBqQVQ1Zz09 Thursday, 17 April 2025 06:00 UTC: APRALO Monthly - https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/l4DzCg Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92372301052?pwd=bltZaYgWDkWBrXSM1TBMeLEmuuB6az.1 14:00 UTC: At-Large Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call - https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQA2D - Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92139943237?pwd=RR7XGoRSXgUGFm2K4QKyAFEp54AzQb.1 Friday, 18 April 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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**Friday 15h30 UTC ** ICANN | WEBINAR REMINDER: Meet Kurtis Lindqvist, ICANN's President & CEO
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 10, 2025

April 10, 2025

[https://nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=fdcd3bd1-160e-4a5a-8763-deb7c1090c21…] [https://files.constantcontact.com/d2ded047401/08df3b1f-27bc-477b-8c08-68928…] Exciting Opportunity for Our LAC Community! [https://files.constantcontact.com/d2ded047401/1deb89ee-3a64-4bd9-ac54-237b6…]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015KVRq1p…> Join Us on 11 April 2025 at 15:30 UTC! We are excited to invite you to a special webinar featuring Kurt Erik “Kurtis” Lindqvist, who assumed the role of ICANN’s new President and CEO in late 2024. This session will offer attendees a unique opportunity to learn about Kurtis’ professional background, his leadership approach, and his vision for the future of ICANN. The webinar will include a brief interview conducted by Rodrigo de la Parra, ICANN’s Vice President and Managing Director for Latin America and the Caribbean. After the interview, there will be a moderated Q&A session, providing you with the chance to ask questions and engage with Kurtis directly. REGISTER NOW [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015KVRq1p…> [Facebook][nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015KVRq1p…> [Instagram] [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015KVRq1p…> [LinkedIn] [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015KVRq1p…> [X] [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015KVRq1p…> Follow ICANN on Social Media

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NEW: Recap of the March Board Workshop and ICANN82
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 7, 2025

April 7, 2025

[https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=7d825577-32f2-4a71-a6da-3a9c48a1587d…] Monday, 07 April 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=001wpYjY02…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wpYjY02…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wpYjY02…> 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 Information Sharing · NEW: Recap of the March Board Workshop and ICANN82 · ICANN83 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now · 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 · FRIDAY: ICANN Webinar Series Latin America and the Caribbean - Meet Kurtis Lindqvist: ICANN's President & CEO · DNS Training Webinars for ISPs · THURSDAY: Webinar - DNS Training Session for ISPs: DNS related threats 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · Request for Applicant Guidebook related sessions at ICANN83 · Call for Applications: NextGen@ICANN84 · Call for ASP Mentors Public Comment · Second IANA Naming Function Review Team (IFR2) Initial Report · Proposal for Thaana script Root Zone Label Generation Rules · FY26-FY30 Middle East Regional Plan Events · These events occur in March and April 2025. Information Sharing NEW: Recap of the March Board Workshop and ICANN82 After a productive Board Workshop and Community Forum, let us continue to collaborate and build consensus as we pursue our shared goals. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wpYjY02…> ICANN83 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now Grants of up to $750 per family are available for ICANN Public Meeting participants who meet the criteria, are bringing children, and will incur expenses associated with babysitting or local childcare services. There will be no on-site meeting or conference-sponsored childcare services during ICANN83. Deadline: Friday, 21 April 2025, at 23:59 UTC Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wpYjY02…> 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=001wpYjY02…> 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=001wpYjY02…>. 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=001wpYjY02…>. 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=001wpYjY02…> 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=001wpYjY02…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Webinars FRIDAY: ICANN Webinar Series Latin America and the Caribbean - Meet Kurtis Lindqvist: ICANN's President & CEO Date: Friday 11 April 2025 (20:30 - 21:30 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wpYjY02…> 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. THURSDAY: 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=001wpYjY02…> Action Items Request for Applicant Guidebook related sessions at ICANN83 ICANN’s New gTLD Program team will be available to provide updates on Applicant Guidebook topics to the interested parties during ICANN83. If you would like the team to join any of your sessions, please send an email to nextround_policyimplementation(a)icann.org<mailto:nextround_policyimplementation@icann.org> indicating which topics you would like to be briefed on and during which session no later than 30 April 2025. Call for Applications: NextGen@ICANN84 ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the Asia Pacific region who are interested in the future of the Internet and participating in the Public Meeting. Deadline: 09 May 2025 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wpYjY02…> Call for ASP Mentors ICANN is seeking volunteer mentors who would like to offer their expertise to supported applicants as part of the ASP in the new gTLD Program: Next Round [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wpYjY02…>. ICANN is looking for mentors who can share insights and experience across ICANN Languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish) to support diverse gTLD applicants. Mentors may play a role in: advising applicants on navigating the gTLD application process and DNS industry; identifying resources; providing guidance; sharing experiences as appropriate; and helping supported applicants navigate the ICANN community and Public Meetings. If you or someone in your network might be interested, please refer to the mentor registration announcement [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wpYjY02…> for more information. Questions about the ASP or becoming a supported applicant Mentor can be sent to globalsupport(a)icann.org<mailto:globalsupport@icann.org>. Public Comment Second IANA Naming Function Review Team (IFR2) Initial Report [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wpYjY02…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 20 March 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 28 April 2025 Proposal for Thaana script Root Zone Label Generation Rules [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wpYjY02…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 27 March 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Wednesday, 7 May 2025 FY26-FY30 Middle East Regional Plan [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wpYjY02…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 31 March 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 12 May 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wpYjY02…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wpYjY02…>. Events These events occur in March and April 2025. 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At-Large Calls / Week of 07 - 11 April 2025
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

Dear All, Please find below the list of At-Large meetings for the week of 07 - 11 April 2025 Monday, 07 April 2025 16:00 UTC: At-Large ICANN83 Planning Committee - https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/CACBCw Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/93008755952?pwd=ThUhodbfYbtqd2d4sxHRke8JMxhrSK.1 <https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpcOigqj0pG9AJs1G_oLypLnFStphsAJR9> Tuesday, 08 April 2025 14:00 UTC: At-Large Regional Leadership Call - https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/igD1Cg - Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/95710554391?pwd=QDanb7dPRxTB9d8JLldldkbJnuNz7A.1 Wednesday, 09 April 2025 14:00 UTC: At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) - https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQATD Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/765717566?pwd=UTJCdWRSZVdJNEhOYW02OVBqQVQ1Zz09 18:30 UTC: AFRALO Monthly - https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/TgB2Cg Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/94195716492?pwd=g86BWFjqaYiJvk2Z3DvaZNbTGkMQ4n.1 Thursday, 10 April 2025 None Friday, 11 April 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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