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ICANN Community Digest - Update on New gTLD Program: Next Round, including newly published pre-meeting status update report
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 29, 2025

May 29, 2025

[https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=e8fe817b-5e36-413f-885b-867e24e4e1b9…] Thursday, 29 May 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=0014Y2kbIh…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014Y2kbIh…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014Y2kbIh…> 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 ICANN83 · ICANN83 Schedule · Zoom Backgrounds · ICANN83 Policy Outlook Report · GNSO Policy Briefing · NEW: ICANN83 Press Release · NEW: PRSP Pre-ICANN83 Briefing · NextGen@ICANN83 Presentation Sessions Information Sharing · NEW: Update on New gTLD Program: Next Round, including newly published pre-meeting status update report · NEW: The ICANN Policy Development Accelerator: A Participant’s Perspective · NEW: Chair’s Blog: Takeaways From the May Board Workshop · ICANN Materials Provide Prospective New gTLD Applicants Clarity on Key Topics · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · Requesting Your Input: Office of the Ombuds Baseline Survey Now Open · ICANN Call for Nominations: Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group · Call for ASP Mentors Webinars · MONDAY: Webinar - DNS Training Session for ISPs: From WHOIS to RDAP · TUESDAY: ICANN Webinar Will Introduce Complete Draft Applicant Guidebook Public Comment · MONDAY: Customer Standing Committee (CSC) changes Process for Amending the IANA SLAs · ONE WEEK FROM TOMORROW: Africa Regional Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030 · Transfer Policy Review Working Group Final Report for ICANN Board Consideration · Updated ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct Concerning SOIs · PSR on Expired Domain Deletion and Expired Registration Recover Policies Events · These events occur in May and June 2025. ICANN83 ICANN83 Schedule [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014Y2kbIh…> ICANN83 Policy Outlook Report [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014Y2kbIh…> Zoom Backgrounds [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014Y2kbIh…> ICANN83 Press Release [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014Y2kbIh…> GNSO Policy Briefing [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014Y2kbIh…> PRSP Pre-ICANN83 Briefing [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014Y2kbIh…> NextGen@ICANN83 Presentation Sessions There will be two sessions at ICANN83: Tuesday, 10 June from 10:45-12:15 and Wednesday, 11 June from 10:45-12:15. On 10 June, join us for the following presentations: 1. ICANN vs. the EU’s DSA: 1–0? ICANN’s INFERMAL Project and the Proactive Detection of Malicious Domain Registrations [Presented by Iris Tuijaerts] 2. Governance Processes at Internet Exchange Points [Presented by Sophia Longwe] 3. Accountability in Internet Governance [Presented by Mira Gillis] 4. Misconfigured CNAMEs, Subdomain Takeover, and Implications for the Economics of PKI [Presented by Movitz Sunar] 5. DNS and Zero Trust Architecture: the role of ICANN [Presented by Massioudath Bankole] 6. Securing the Root: A Control Plane Approach for TLD Stability [Presented by Suncica Rosic] On 11 June, join us for the following presentations: 1. Network Shutdowns and Internet Governance [Presented by Ankita Rathi] 2. AI diversity or just more of Digital Colonialism? - Indigenous Data and AI Training [Presented by José Renato Laranjeira de Pereira] 3. The Effectiveness of State-Imposed Internet Shutdowns as a Counter-Terrorism Strategy in Africa [Presented by Aaron Promise Mbah] 4. Digital Sovereignty in Latin America [Presented by Laila Lorenzon] 5. Bridging the Digital Divide: Empowering Youth Through Inclusive Internet Governance [Presented by Barnabas Peter] 6. The New Digital Divide: When AI Consumes the Infrastructure Before People Do [Presented by Ayoub Ghamas] Information Sharing NEW: Update on New gTLD Program: Next Round, including newly published pre-meeting status update report The New gTLD Program: Next Round leadership team has published a new blog [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014Y2kbIh…> providing a program update heading into ICANN83. The team has also published the ICANN83 Status Update report [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014Y2kbIh…>. NEW: The ICANN Policy Development Accelerator: A Participant’s Perspective Read more about participating in the ICANN Policy Development Accelerator here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014Y2kbIh…>. NEW: Chair’s Blog: Takeaways From the May Board Workshop Please find key takeaways from the May Board Workshop here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014Y2kbIh…>. ICANN Materials Provide Prospective New gTLD Applicants Clarity on Key Topics ICANN org is developing supplemental, complementary materials to aid prospective generic top-level domain (gTLD) applicants in understanding the Next Round application requirements, and how to navigate the application and evaluation processes. Blog [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014Y2kbIh…>. Key Topic Overview Documents. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014Y2kbIh…> 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=0014Y2kbIh…>. 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=0014Y2kbIh…>. 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=0014Y2kbIh…> 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=0014Y2kbIh…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Action Items Requesting Your Input: Office of the Ombuds Baseline Survey Now Open The purpose of the survey is to get an understanding of how well-known and trusted the Office is within the ICANN community. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014Y2kbIh…> ICANN Call for Nominations: Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group ICANN is inviting the ALAC, ccNSO, GAC, GNSO, and SSAC to each submit one nomination by 25 June 2025. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014Y2kbIh…> 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=0014Y2kbIh…>. 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=0014Y2kbIh…> 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>. Webinars MONDAY: Webinar - DNS Training Session for ISPs: From WHOIS to RDAP Date: Monday 2 June from 15:00 UTC to 16:00 UTC. RDAP is the new protocol for storing and querying Internet identifiers such as IP addresses, Autonomous System numbers, and domain names. Read More and Register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014Y2kbIh…> TUESDAY: ICANN Webinar Will Introduce Complete Draft Applicant Guidebook The aim is to prepare the ICANN community for the final Public Comment proceeding on proposed language for the Applicant Guidebook. Date: Tuesday, 3 June, at 04:00-05:30 UTC and 16:30-18:00 UTC Read More and Register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014Y2kbIh…> Public Comment MONDAY: Customer Standing Committee (CSC) changes Process for Amending the IANA SLAs [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014Y2kbIh…> Submissions Opening Date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 02 June 2025 ONE WEEK FROM TOMORROW: Africa Regional Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014Y2kbIh…> Submissions Opening Date: Friday, 25 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Friday, 06 June 2025 Transfer Policy Review Working Group Final Report for ICANN Board Consideration [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014Y2kbIh…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 28 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 16 June 2025 Updated ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct Concerning SOIs [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014Y2kbIh…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 12 May 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 30 June 2025 PSR on Expired Domain Deletion and Expired Registration Recovery Policies [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014Y2kbIh…> Submissions Opening Date: 15 May 2025 Submissions Closing Date: 30 June 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014Y2kbIh…>. 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TODAY - THURSDAY 16:00 UTC - ALAC-GAC Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on Thursday, 29 May 2025 at 16:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 29, 2025

May 29, 2025

WITH ARABIC INTERPRETATION Please join us and spread the word! REGISTER for ZOOM: Registration Link https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/IxlSpQ4mRj-coOkHdwCZ1w [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/IxlSpQ4mR…> Interpretation (integrated via zoom) , English, Español, Français عربي Dear All, On behalf of the ALAC & GAC Leadership, we are pleased to announce our fourth Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on Laying the Groundwork: Internet Infrastructure and Multistakeholder Governance in MENA, scheduled on Thursday, 29 May 2025, at 16:00 UTC. This session will focus on the evolving multistakeholder approach and infrastructure governance in the MENA Region, an especially timely topic given the current geopolitical context. Other times: https://tinyurl.com/4n7m3w5x [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/4n7m3w5x__;!!PtGJab4!_gdxnC2…> Agenda: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/YQCjEQ [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/YQC…> Please register for the webinar via this link: Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/IxlSpQ4mRj-coOkHdwCZ1w#/registration [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/IxlSpQ4mR…> These briefing sessions will be held monthly and provide a valuable platform to discuss key regulatory and geopolitical developments and foster collaboration across regions. 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!_eShJaTTg…> 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!_eS…>ICANNAtLarge [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!_eS…>

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Reminder - THURSDAY - ALAC-GAC Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on Thursday, 29 May 2025 at 16:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 28, 2025

May 28, 2025

WITH ARABIC INTERPRETATION Please join us and spread the word! REGISTER for ZOOM: Registration Link https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/IxlSpQ4mRj-coOkHdwCZ1w [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/IxlSpQ4mR…> Interpretation (integrated via zoom) , English, Español, Français عربي Dear All, On behalf of the ALAC & GAC Leadership, we are pleased to announce our fourth Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on Laying the Groundwork: Internet Infrastructure and Multistakeholder Governance in MENA, scheduled on Thursday, 29 May 2025, at 16:00 UTC. This session will focus on the evolving multistakeholder approach and infrastructure governance in the MENA Region, an especially timely topic given the current geopolitical context. Other times: https://tinyurl.com/4n7m3w5x [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/4n7m3w5x__;!!PtGJab4!_gdxnC2…> Agenda: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/YQCjEQ [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/YQC…> Please register for the webinar via this link: Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/IxlSpQ4mRj-coOkHdwCZ1w#/registration [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/IxlSpQ4mR…> These briefing sessions will be held monthly and provide a valuable platform to discuss key regulatory and geopolitical developments and foster collaboration across regions. 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!_eShJaTTg…> 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!_eS…>ICANNAtLarge [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!_eS…>

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Call for EOIs for ALAC Member on the Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group - Deadline: 13 June 2025
by Heidi Ullrich May 27, 2025

May 27, 2025

Dear All, On behalf of Jonathan Zuck, Chair of the ALAC, this is a call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the position of ALAC Member on the Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group. EOIs should be sent to At-Large staff by Friday, 13 June 2025 at 23:59 UTC. The 2025 ALAC Appointee Selection Committee (AASC) will review all EoIs for the position of ALAC Member on the Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group. At-Large staff will send the name of the selected Member to the relevant staff by the deadline of 25 June 2025. Details of the Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group scope of work, required expertise for members, and work plan are noted below. ** ICANN is inviting the At-Large Advisory Committee, Country Code Names Supporting Organization, Governmental Advisory Committee, Generic Names Supporting Organization, and Security and Stability Advisory Committee to each submit one nomination by 25 June 2025. In addition, the ICANN President and CEO will invite a chair and up to six experts to join. Scope of Work The expert working group will propose guidelines for ICANN's work on UA adoption based on input from targeted stakeholders, including: * Big Tech and Open-Source Organizations: Update applications and services to support UA. * Tech Developers and System Administrators: Ensure existing and new software applications support UA and Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs). * Domain Name System (DNS) Industry and Related Businesses: Encourage generic top-level domain (gTLD) and country code top-level domain registries, registrars, registry service providers, resellers, hosting providers, Internet service providers, and others to become UA-ready. * Internet Governance and Policy Professionals: Raise the visibility of UA and its importance to the multilingual Internet within international organizations, intergovernmental organizations, and governments. Required Expertise of Nominees The nominees must have demonstrated knowledge of UA and IDNs and expertise in one or more of the following areas: * Technical challenges and solutions for UA. * Technical training for promoting the use of IDNs and UA. * IDNs and/or Email Address Internationalization. * Internet governance or public policy work related to digital inclusion and a multilingual Internet. UA Expert Working Group meetings will be recorded and publicly posted, along with supporting materials. Work Plan The UA Expert Working Group is anticipated to meet on a weekly basis to discuss issues and develop proposed deliverables on the agreed timeline. The tentative steps and timeline are as follows: * 25 June 2025: Nominations due. * July 2025: Working group members finalized and work commences. * November 2025: Draft report based on the scope of work published for Public Comment. * February 2026: Guidelines finalized and published. ** Kind regards, Heidi Heidi Ullrich, PhD VP, Policy Development & At-Large Relations Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +1 310 437 3956 Fax: +1 310 823 8649 Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/>

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** Please REGISTER ** ALAC-GAC Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on Thursday, 29 May 2025 at 16:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 27, 2025

May 27, 2025

Please join us and spread the word! REGISTER for ZOOM: Registration Link https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/IxlSpQ4mRj-coOkHdwCZ1w <https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/IxlSpQ4mRj-coOkHdwCZ1w> Interpretation (integrated via zoom) English, Español, Français Dear All, On behalf of the ALAC & GAC Leadership, we are pleased to announce our fourth Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on Laying the Groundwork: Internet Infrastructure and Multistakeholder Governance in MENA, scheduled on Thursday, 29 May 2025, at 16:00 UTC. This session will focus on the evolving multistakeholder approach and infrastructure governance in the MENA Region, an especially timely topic given the current geopolitical context. Other times: https://tinyurl.com/4n7m3w5x Agenda: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/YQCjEQ Please register for the webinar via this link: Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/IxlSpQ4mRj-coOkHdwCZ1w#/registration These briefing sessions will be held monthly and provide a valuable platform to discuss key regulatory and geopolitical developments and foster collaboration across regions. 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!_eShJaTTg…> 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!_eS…>ICANNAtLarge [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!_eS…>

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ICANN Community Digest - NEW: Prep Week: ICANN Board Engagement with the ICANN Community - Topic: Reviews
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 26, 2025

May 26, 2025

[https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=727968f1-c99e-499e-9864-1a582b7c827f…] Monday, 26 May 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=0016I2v7ow…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016I2v7ow…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016I2v7ow…> 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 ICANN83 · ICANN83 Schedule · Zoom Backgrounds · ICANN83 Policy Outlook Report · GNSO Policy Briefing · NEW: Prep Week: ICANN Board Engagement with the ICANN Community - Topic: Reviews · NextGen@ICANN83 Presentation Sessions Information Sharing · NEW: Transparency on the Updated Assumptions in the Adopted ICANN FY26 Budget · NEW: PSR on Expired Domain Deletion and Expired Registration Recovery Policies · ICANN Materials Provide Prospective New gTLD Applicants Clarity on Key Topics · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · Requesting Your Input: Office of the Ombuds Baseline Survey Now Open · ICANN Call for Nominations: Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group · Call for ASP Mentors Webinars · ICANN Webinar Will Introduce Complete Draft Applicant Guidebook Public Comment · TUESDAY: Governance Document for the Recognition, Maintenance, and Derecognition of RIRs · Customer Standing Committee (CSC) changes Process for Amending the IANA SLAs · Africa Regional Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030 · Transfer Policy Review Working Group Final Report for ICANN Board Consideration · Updated ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct Concerning SOIs · PRS on Expired Domain Deletion and Expired Registration Recover Policies Events · These events occur in May 2025. ICANN83 ICANN83 Schedule [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016I2v7ow…> Zoom Backgrounds [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016I2v7ow…> ICANN83 Policy Outlook Report [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016I2v7ow…> GNSO Policy Briefing [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016I2v7ow…> NEW: Prep Week: ICANN Board Engagement with the ICANN Community - Topic: Reviews The ICANN Board is eager to continue its dialogue with the community on the future of ICANN Reviews. Join this special hot topic session on 28 May as part of ICANN83 Prep Week. 🗓️ Mark your calendar and save the link: https://go.icann.org/3GUDab6 Session Details: As ICANN has grown, Reviews have played a key role in assessing its continued accountability, transparency, and effectiveness. Over the past several meetings, the Board has heard from the ICANN community a strong interest in rethinking how these Review processes can evolve to meet the needs of the future. In this session, the ICANN Board will continue its dialogue with the community, focusing on the path ahead. Attendees will be encouraged to share their thoughts on what success looks like for an ongoing community dialogue, and how we can shape a sustainable Review process together. NextGen@ICANN83 Presentation Sessions There will be two sessions at ICANN83: Tuesday, 10 June from 10:45-12:15 and Wednesday, 11 June from 10:45-12:15. On 10 June, join us for the following presentations: 1. ICANN vs. the EU’s DSA: 1–0? ICANN’s INFERMAL Project and the Proactive Detection of Malicious Domain Registrations [Presented by Iris Tuijaerts] 2. Governance Processes at Internet Exchange Points [Presented by Sophia Longwe] 3. Accountability in Internet Governance [Presented by Mira Gillis] 4. Misconfigured CNAMEs, Subdomain Takeover, and Implications for the Economics of PKI [Presented by Movitz Sunar] 5. DNS and Zero Trust Architecture: the role of ICANN [Presented by Massioudath Bankole] 6. Securing the Root: A Control Plane Approach for TLD Stability [Presented by Suncica Rosic] On 11 June, join us for the following presentations: 1. Network Shutdowns and Internet Governance [Presented by Ankita Rathi] 2. AI diversity or just more of Digital Colonialism? - Indigenous Data and AI Training [Presented by José Renato Laranjeira de Pereira] 3. The Effectiveness of State-Imposed Internet Shutdowns as a Counter-Terrorism Strategy in Africa [Presented by Aaron Promise Mbah] 4. Digital Sovereignty in Latin America [Presented by Laila Lorenzon] 5. Bridging the Digital Divide: Empowering Youth Through Inclusive Internet Governance [Presented by Barnabas Peter] 6. The New Digital Divide: When AI Consumes the Infrastructure Before People Do [Presented by Ayoub Ghamas] Information Sharing NEW: Transparency on the Updated Assumptions in the Adopted ICANN FY26 Budget Community participation and engagement in ICANN's planning process is a cornerstone of our transparency and accountability to our stakeholders. This blog is a follow up to the recent announcement [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016I2v7ow…> that on 3 May 2025, the ICANN Board adopted the ICANN FY26–30 Operating and Financial Plan and the ICANN FY26 Operating Plan and Budget (collectively, the 2026 ICANN Plans). Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016I2v7ow…> NEW: PSR on Expired Domain Deletion and Expired Registration Recovery Policies In response to a Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council resolution for a Policy Status Report (PSR) on the for the Expired Domain Deletion Policy (EDDP) and Expired Registration Recovery Policy (ERRP), The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Organization has drafted the report and has now posted this report for Public Comment. The PSR examines how both the EDDP and ERRP perform based on three overarching goals: uniformity, clarity, and sufficient notice. ICANN org invites any individual or group with an interest in this PSR to provide comments to aid ICANN org in the evaluation and assessment of the EDDP and ERRP as they currently stand. You can find the Public Comment Proceeding here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016I2v7ow…>. ICANN Materials Provide Prospective New gTLD Applicants Clarity on Key Topics ICANN org is developing supplemental, complementary materials to aid prospective generic top-level domain (gTLD) applicants in understanding the Next Round application requirements, and how to navigate the application and evaluation processes. Blog [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016I2v7ow…>. Key Topic Overview Documents. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016I2v7ow…> 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=0016I2v7ow…>. 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=0016I2v7ow…>. 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=0016I2v7ow…> 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=0016I2v7ow…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Action Items Requesting Your Input: Office of the Ombuds Baseline Survey Now Open The purpose of the survey is to get an understanding of how well-known and trusted the Office is within the ICANN community. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016I2v7ow…> ICANN Call for Nominations: Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group ICANN is inviting the ALAC, ccNSO, GAC, GNSO, and SSAC to each submit one nomination by 25 June 2025. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016I2v7ow…> 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=0016I2v7ow…>. 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=0016I2v7ow…> 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>. Webinars ICANN Webinar Will Introduce Complete Draft Applicant Guidebook The aim is to prepare the ICANN community for the final Public Comment proceeding on proposed language for the Applicant Guidebook. Date: Tuesday, 3 June, at 04:00-05:30 UTC and 16:30-18:00 UTC Read More and Register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016I2v7ow…> Public Comment TUESDAY: Governance Document for the Recognition, Maintenance, and Derecognition of RIRs [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016I2v7ow…> Submissions Opening Date: 14 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: 27 May 2025 Customer Standing Committee (CSC) changes Process for Amending the IANA SLAs [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016I2v7ow…> Submissions Opening Date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 02 June 2025 Africa Regional Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016I2v7ow…> Submissions Opening Date: Friday, 25 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Friday, 06 June 2025 Transfer Policy Review Working Group Final Report for ICANN Board Consideration [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016I2v7ow…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 28 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 16 June 2025 Updated ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct Concerning SOIs [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016I2v7ow…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 12 May 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 30 June 2025 PRS on Expired Domain Deletion and Expired Registration Recovery Policies [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016I2v7ow…> Submissions Opening Date: 15 May 2025 Submissions Closing Date:30 June 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016I2v7ow…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016I2v7ow…>. Events These events occur in May 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=0016I2v7ow…>. · 2025 Africa School on Internet Governance · ICANN Stakeholder Engagement Breakfast: Next Round of New gTLDs - Tanzania (Dar Es Salaam) · 2025 Africa Internet Governance Forum Volume 7, Issue 40 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016I2v7ow…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 29 May 2025 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016I2v7ow…>

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Announcement of Results of the 2025 ALAC Delegates to the NomCom
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 26, 2025

May 26, 2025

Dear All, On behalf of Jonathan Zuck, ALAC Chair, we are pleased to announce the results of the ALAC NomCom Delegates Ratification poll. Following the close of the votes, the following RALO candidates have been endorsed by the ALAC for the position of ALAC Delegate to the NomCom representing their regions. Their terms will begin at the end of the 2025 AGM. * Bram Fudzulani - ALAC appointed delegate to the NomCom from the African region for the term 2025 AGM - 2027 AGM. * Christelle Vaval - ALAC appointed delegate to the NomCom from the Latin American and Caribbean region for the term 2025 AGM - 2027 AGM. * Alan Greenberg - ALAC appointed delegate to the NomCom from the North American region for the period 2025 AGM - 2027 AGM. [cid:image001.png@01DBCE7F.62D471E0] For more information see: 2025 ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/JQC…> At-Large staff would like to congratulate Bram Fudzulani, Christelle Vaval and Alan Greenberg and thank all candidates for their interest. Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community

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Meeting invitation: ALAC-GAC Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on Thursday, 29 May 2025 at 16:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 24, 2025

May 24, 2025

Please join us and spread the word! REGISTER for ZOOM: Registration Link https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/IxlSpQ4mRj-coOkHdwCZ1w <https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/IxlSpQ4mRj-coOkHdwCZ1w> Interpretation (integrated via zoom) English, Español, Français Dear All, On behalf of the ALAC & GAC Leadership, we are pleased to announce our fourth Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on Laying the Groundwork: Internet Infrastructure and Multistakeholder Governance in MENA, scheduled on Thursday, 29 May 2025, at 16:00 UTC. This session will focus on the evolving multistakeholder approach and infrastructure governance in the MENA Region, an especially timely topic given the current geopolitical context. Other times: https://tinyurl.com/4n7m3w5x Agenda: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/YQCjEQ Please register for the webinar via this link: Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/IxlSpQ4mRj-coOkHdwCZ1w#/registration These briefing sessions will be held monthly and provide a valuable platform to discuss key regulatory and geopolitical developments and foster collaboration across regions. 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!_eShJaTTg…> 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!_eS…>ICANNAtLarge [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!_eS…>

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ICANN Community Digest - NEW: ICANN Materials Provide Prospective New gTLD Applicants Clarity on Key Topics
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 22, 2025

May 22, 2025

[https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=22ac56ae-5f66-4a3f-b1cd-d7eec7f03780…] Thursday, 22 May 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=0013IKnKph…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013IKnKph…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013IKnKph…> 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 ICANN83 · NEW: 10 Things to Know About Prague Before ICANN83 · NEW: NextGen@ICANN83 Presentation Sessions · ICANN83 Schedule Now Available · ICANN83 Prep Week Schedule Now Available Information Sharing · NEW: Approved Resolutions | Special Meeting of the ICANN Board | 19 May 2025 · NEW: ICANN Opens Search for Heads of E&IT, Government Engagement, Human Resources · NEW: ICANN Materials Provide Prospective New gTLD Applicants Clarity on Key Topics · NEW: A Week of Collaboration in Bahrain · NEW: Press Release: New Research Reveals Marketing Leaders See Strong Potential in gTLDs Despite Knowledge Gap · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · Requesting Your Input: Office of the Ombuds Baseline Survey Now Open · ICANN Call for Nominations: Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group · Call for ASP Mentors Webinars · ICANN Webinar Will Introduce Complete Draft Applicant Guidebook Public Comment · NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: Proposal for Thaana Script Root Zone Label Generation Rules · TUESDAY: Governance Document for the Recognition, Maintenance, and Derecognition of RIRs · Customer Standing Committee (CSC) changes Process for Amending the IANA SLAs · Africa Regional Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030 · Transfer Policy Review Working Group Final Report for ICANN Board Consideration · Updated ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct Concerning SOIs · PRS on Expired Domain Deletion and Expired Registration Recover Policies Events · These events occur in May 2025. ICANN83 NEW: 10 Things to Know About Prague Before ICANN83 We look forward to welcoming you to Prague for ICANN83, where important discussions meet a city full of history, culture, and inspiration. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013IKnKph…> NEW: NextGen@ICANN83 Presentation Sessions There will be two sessions at ICANN83: Tuesday, 10 June from 10:45-12:15 and Wednesday, 11 June from 10:45-12:15. On 10 June, join us for the following presentations: 1. ICANN vs. the EU’s DSA: 1–0? ICANN’s INFERMAL Project and the Proactive Detection of Malicious Domain Registrations [Presented by Iris Tuijaerts] 2. Governance Processes at Internet Exchange Points [Presented by Sophia Longwe] 3. Accountability in Internet Governance [Presented by Mira Gillis] 4. Misconfigured CNAMEs, Subdomain Takeover, and Implications for the Economics of PKI [Presented by Movitz Sunar] 5. DNS and Zero Trust Architecture: the role of ICANN [Presented by Massioudath Bankole] 6. Securing the Root: A Control Plane Approach for TLD Stability [Presented by Suncica Rosic] On 11 June, join us for the following presentations: 1. Network Shutdowns and Internet Governance [Presented by Ankita Rathi] 2. AI diversity or just more of Digital Colonialism? - Indigenous Data and AI Training [Presented by José Renato Laranjeira de Pereira] 3. The Effectiveness of State-Imposed Internet Shutdowns as a Counter-Terrorism Strategy in Africa [Presented by Aaron Promise Mbah] 4. Digital Sovereignty in Latin America [Presented by Laila Lorenzon] 5. Bridging the Digital Divide: Empowering Youth Through Inclusive Internet Governance [Presented by Barnabas Peter] 6. The New Digital Divide: When AI Consumes the Infrastructure Before People Do [Presented by Ayoub Ghamas] ICANN83 Schedule Now Available ICANN is hosting the ICANN83 Policy Forum from 9–12 June 2025 in Prague, Czech Republic. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013IKnKph…> ICANN83 Prep Week Schedule Now Available ICANN83 Prep Week will be held Tuesday through Wednesday, 27–28 May 2025. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013IKnKph…> Information Sharing NEW: Approved Resolutions | Special Meeting of the ICANN Board | 19 May 2025 Please find the Approved Resolutions from the 19 May 2025 Special Meeting of the ICANN Board here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013IKnKph…>. NEW: ICANN Opens Search for Heads of E&IT, Government Engagement, Human Resources ICANN is interested in receiving applications from all areas, including internal candidates, the community, and others with relevant qualifications and experience. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013IKnKph…> NEW: ICANN Materials Provide Prospective New gTLD Applicants Clarity on Key Topics ICANN org is developing supplemental, complementary materials to aid prospective generic top-level domain (gTLD) applicants in understanding the Next Round application requirements, and how to navigate the application and evaluation processes. Blog [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013IKnKph…>. Key Topic Overview Documents. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013IKnKph…> NEW: A Week of Collaboration in Bahrain The energy and commitment of all involved reaffirmed our shared dedication to a secure, stable, and globally representative Internet. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013IKnKph…> NEW: Press Release: New Research Reveals Marketing Leaders See Strong Potential in gTLDs Despite Knowledge Gap The research surveyed over 2,000 marketing leaders across eight countries with the purpose of creating a picture of the evolving digital marketing landscape and understanding the levels of awareness around gTLDs. Press Release. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013IKnKph…> Full ICANN Report. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013IKnKph…> 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=0013IKnKph…>. 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=0013IKnKph…>. 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=0013IKnKph…> to get a feel for what belongs in the wiki. 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ICANN83 Policy Outlook report is now available
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 21, 2025

May 21, 2025

Dear All, The ICANN83 Policy Outlook report is now available for download at: https://go.icann.org/outlook83 Happy Reading! Thank you. Kind regards, Gisella

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