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ALAC-GAC Regulatory Developments Briefing Series: UN OEWG Outcomes & WSIS+20 Reflections
by ICANN Policy Calendar July 18, 2025

July 18, 2025

Please join us and spread the word! REGISTER for ZOOM: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/RaKd7Od0QN2MGNMRpPHTtw Interpretation (integrated via zoom): English, Español, Français Dear All, On behalf of the ALAC & GAC Leadership, we are pleased to announce our fifth Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on July Regulatory Updates Briefing: UN OEWG Outcomes & WSIS+20 Reflections, scheduled on Thursday, 24 July 2025 at 16:00 UTC. Other times: https://tinyurl.com/unx8tm3n Agenda:https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQAAFw Please register for the webinar via this link: Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/RaKd7Od0QN2MGNMRpPHTtw 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 www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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Meeting invitation: ALAC Monthly Call on Tuesday, 22 July 2025 at 13:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 18, 2025

July 18, 2025

Dear all, You are invited to the next ALAC Monthly Call which will be on Tuesday, 22 July 2025 from 13:00 – 14:00 UTC. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/mupncscs The agenda and call details are available at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/BYAtFg Join Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/94002943049?pwd=xJlacpyS8tmhXyBDrSsvp21Za2L6SB.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 www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/> <https://owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.org/?offline=disabled>

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Meeting Invitation | ALAC-GAC Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on Thursday, 24 July 2025 at 16:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 18, 2025

July 18, 2025

Please join us and spread the word! REGISTER for ZOOM: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/RaKd7Od0QN2MGNMRpPHTtw Interpretation (integrated via zoom): English, Español, Français Dear All, On behalf of the ALAC & GAC Leadership, we are pleased to announce our fifth Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on July Regulatory Updates Briefing: UN OEWG Outcomes & WSIS+20 Reflections, scheduled on Thursday, 24 July 2025 at 16:00 UTC. Other times: https://tinyurl.com/unx8tm3n Agenda:https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQAAFw Please register for the webinar via this link: Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/RaKd7Od0QN2MGNMRpPHTtw 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 www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/> <https://owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.org/?offline=disabled>

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ALAC-GAC Regulatory Developments Briefing Series
by ICANN Policy Calendar July 18, 2025

July 18, 2025

Please join us and spread the word! REGISTER for ZOOM: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/RaKd7Od0QN2MGNMRpPHTtw Interpretation (integrated via zoom): English, Español, Français Dear All, On behalf of the ALAC & GAC Leadership, we are pleased to announce our fifth Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on July Regulatory Updates Briefing: UN OEWG Outcomes & WSIS+20 Reflections, scheduled on Thursday, 24 July 2025 at 16:00 UTC. Other times: https://tinyurl.com/unx8tm3n Agenda:https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQAAFw Please register for the webinar via this link: Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/RaKd7Od0QN2MGNMRpPHTtw 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 www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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ALAC-GAC Regulatory Developments Briefing Series
by ICANN Policy Calendar July 18, 2025

July 18, 2025

Please join us and spread the word! REGISTER for ZOOM: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/RaKd7Od0QN2MGNMRpPHTtw Interpretation (integrated via zoom): English, Español, Français Dear All, On behalf of the ALAC & GAC Leadership, we are pleased to announce our fifth Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on July Regulatory Updates Briefing: UN OEWG Outcomes & WSIS+20 Reflections, scheduled on Thursday, 26 July 2025 at 16:00 UTC. Other times: https://tinyurl.com/unx8tm3n Agenda:https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQAAFw Please register for the webinar via this link: Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/RaKd7Od0QN2MGNMRpPHTtw 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 www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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INPUT REQUESTED: FY26 Strategic Objectives and Suggested Core Activities - Deadline 31 July
by Heidi Ullrich July 15, 2025

July 15, 2025

Dear All, Through a series of exercises, the ALAC identified their top three FY26 Strategic objectives which are outlined below. [1] Strategic Objective 1: Evolve and promote ICANN’s Multistakeholder Model to sustain its inclusive Approach to Internet Governance [2] Strategic Objective 3: Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to evolve the Internet’s unique identifier systems [3] Strategic Objective 4: Strengthen the stability and security of the Internet’s unique identifier systems The ALAC further determined that the following Strategic Goals and corresponding Strategies be prioritized, to guide the ALAC’s direction and activities for Fiscal Year 2026 (i.e., 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026). Strategic Goals Strategies [cid707516*image001.png(a)01DBF4D5.E56A4540] The ALAC is seeking input into the activities and direction that would demonstrate that the selected set of Strategic Objectives, Strategic Goals, and Strategies have been met. Thus, members of At-Large are requested to suggest CORE activities which could reflect this on The ALAC Strategic Priorities FY2026 and Downstream Activities [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1-g6pmuNCryCA…> using the Comments function no later than Thursday, 31 July. The ALAC will thereafter consider all suggestions received and determine whether any prioritization or omission is needed for the identified activities. It is currently anticipated that the ALAC FY26 Strategic Priorities & Activities will be finalized and presented at the ALAC Monthly Meeting of August 2025. Many thanks. 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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CALL FOR EOIs - For ONE position of ALAC Liaison and ONE position of ALAC Alternate to the Customer Standing Committee (CSC)
by Heidi Ullrich July 14, 2025

July 14, 2025

Dear All, On behalf of Jonathan Zuck, ALAC Chair, this is a call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for ONE position of ALAC Liaison and ONE position of ALAC Alternate to the Customer Standing Committee (CSC). The CSC ensures the satisfactory performance of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) naming function. The CSC is responsible for monitoring Public Technical Identifier’s (PTI) performance of the IANA naming function against the service level expectations in the IANA Naming Function Contract. The CSC analyzes performance reports provided by PTI and publishes its findings. CSC appointments will be for a two-year period with the option to renew for up to two additional two-year terms. Participation in the CSC is voluntary. The CSC is expected to perform most of its work telephonically and via email. Candidates should review the CSC Candidates Qualification Requirements<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/csc-skill-set-matrix-members-li…> for details about candidate selection and the CSC Charter<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/csc-charter-amended-27jun18-en.…> to understand the scope of the requirements and duties. The CSC onboarding deck<https://www.icann.org/en/csc/onboarding> may also be a helpful resource. As noted in the Charter, all candidates are required to submit an Expression of Interest (ALAC template attached) and should also include a resume or biography in support of their EOI. EOIs, using the ALAC template attached, should be sent to At-Large staff by Monday, 21 July 2025 at 23:59 UTC. The 2025 ALAC Appointee Selection Committee (AASC) will review all EoIs for the positions of ALAC Liaison and Alternate to the CSC. The names of the top candidates for the positions of Liaison and Alternate will be sent to the ALAC for review. At-Large staff will send the name of the selected ALAC Liaison and Alternate to the relevant staff by the deadline of 1 August 2025. ICANN org will submit the new CSC slate to the ccNSO and GNSO for approval by 5 August 2025. ICANN org will notify the CSC of new member, liaison, and alternate appointments by 26 September 2025. 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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ALAC Monthly Call
by ICANN Policy Calendar July 14, 2025

July 14, 2025

Dear all, You are invited to the next ALAC Monthly Call which will be on Tuesday, 22 July 2025 from 13:00 – 14:30 UTC. (This meeting was updated to a 90 minute duration) For other times: https://tinyurl.com/yck62zax The agenda and call details are available at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/BYAtFg Join Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/94002943049?pwd=xJlacpyS8tmhXyBDrSsvp21Za2L6SB.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 www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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ALAC Monthly Call
by ICANN Policy Calendar July 14, 2025

July 14, 2025

Dear all, You are invited to the next ALAC Monthly Call which will be on Tuesday, 22 July 2025 from 13:00 – 14:00 UTC. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/mupncscs The agenda and call details are available at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/BYAtFg Join Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/94002943049?pwd=xJlacpyS8tmhXyBDrSsvp21Za2L6SB.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 www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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ICANN Community Digest - Now Available: ICANN84 Frequently Asked Questions Page
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 14, 2025

July 14, 2025

[https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=0c9c74b3-bd7e-4287-a5df-f5d65d88d26f…] Monday, 14 July 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=001ziAQDet…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ziAQDet…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ziAQDet…> 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: Now Available: ICANN84 Frequently Asked Questions Page · NEW: ICANN Seeks Feedback on FY26–30 North America Regional Plan Next Round · Next Round Outreach, Engagement, and Communications Snapshot · ICANN Materials Provide Prospective New gTLD Applicants Clarity on Key Topics · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · ICANN Opens Nomination Period for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building · Call for ASP Mentors · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Public Comment · NEW: Draft North America Engagement Plan 2026-2030 · CLOSES TODAY: Updated ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct Concerning SOIs · Proposed Next Round Base gTLD Registry Agreement - Public Comment 1 of 2 · Final Proceeding for Proposed Language for the Draft Next Round Applicant Guidebook (AGB) · Root Zone Label Generation Rules Version 6 (RZ-LGR-6) · Maximal Starting Repertoire Version 6 (MSR-6) Events · These events occur in July 2025. Information Sharing NEW: Now Available: ICANN84 Frequently Asked Questions Page Please find the FAQs for ICANN84 here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ziAQDet…>. NEW: ICANN Seeks Feedback on FY26–30 North America Regional Plan ICANN invites stakeholders from North America and those interested in ICANN's work in the region to submit input to help ICANN org define regional activities that would best fit regional needs and priorities. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ziAQDet…> Next Round Next Round Outreach, Engagement, and Communications Snapshot We’re excited to introduce the Next Round Snapshot, a new monthly recap that highlights key updates shared during the IRT Outreach meetings. This report covers recent activities across the Applicant Support Program (ASP), Registry Service Provider (RSP) evaluation, regional and topical engagement, web traffic stats, and communications milestones. Developed in response to GAC feedback, this snapshot supports visibility and alignment across teams working on the New gTLD Program: Next Round. 📅 Published monthly following each IRT Outreach meeting 📎 Check out the inaugural April/May edition here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ziAQDet…>. For questions, contact globalsupport(a)icann.org.<mailto:globalsupport@icann.org> 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=001ziAQDet…>. Key Topic Overview Documents. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ziAQDet…> 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=001ziAQDet…>. 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>. Action Items ICANN Opens Nomination Period for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building It recognizes ICANN community members for significant efforts in developing aptitude in areas related to ICANN's mission. Deadline: 31 July 2025 at 23:59 UTC Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ziAQDet…> 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=001ziAQDet…>. 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=001ziAQDet…> 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>. 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=001ziAQDet…>. 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=001ziAQDet…> 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=001ziAQDet…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Public Comment NEW: Draft North America Engagement Plan 2026-2030 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ziAQDet…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 10 July 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Thursday, 28 August 2025 CLOSES TODAY: 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=001ziAQDet…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 12 May 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 14 July 2025 Proposed Next Round Base gTLD Registry Agreement - Public Comment 1 of 2 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ziAQDet…> Submissions Opening Date: Wednesday, 4 June 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 21 July 2025 Final Proceeding for Proposed Language for the Draft Next Round Applicant Guidebook (AGB) [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ziAQDet…> Submissions Opening Date: Friday, 30 May 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Wednesday, 23 July 2025 Root Zone Label Generation Rules Version 6 (RZ-LGR-6) [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ziAQDet…> Open for Submissions: 17 June 2025 Closed for Submissions: 29 July 2025 Maximal Starting Repertoire Version 6 (MSR-6) [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ziAQDet…> Open for Submissions: 17 June 2025 Closed for Submissions: 29 July 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ziAQDet…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ziAQDet…>. Events These events occur in July 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=001ziAQDet…>. · CANTO 2025 Conference · Africa Law Tech Festival 2025 · DNS Operations and DNSSEC Hands-On Workshop - Pakistan 2025 · Transatlantic Week 2025 · AAU 16th Quadrienal General Conference · VNNIC Internet Conference 2025 · Asia Pacific Advanced Network Conference (APAN60) Volume 7, Issue 51 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ziAQDet…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 17 July 2025 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ziAQDet…>

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