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TODAY ** REGISTER ** | EURALO Round Table: EURALO Round Table: A new round of gTLD | Tuesday, 31 March 2026 at 18:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026

[cid:image001.jpg@01DCC0FE.B8C42240] Interpretation provided in English, Spanish & French. ** Please register and share this invitation ** Zoom registration required: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/vl71I3CEQoq9ktQy4zsOMQ Dear All, On behalf of Frederic Taes, EURALO Chair and Natalia Filina, EURALO Secretary, please join us for an EURALO Round Table on A new round of gTLDs: End User’s Perspectives on Tuesday, 31 March 2026 at 18:00 UTC for 90 minutes. The roundtable discussion will address the following topics related to the new round, which has a direct impact on updating the domain space for end users: intellectual property and its specifics; improvements in the user experience; business approach and influence to the TLD market, readiness of infrastructure, how the expanded matrix of domain zones will be integrated with the accessibility and security of domain names for users, as well as for small and medium-sized businesses. The agenda and call details are available at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYA_Og Interpretation provided in English, Spanish & French. Zoom registration required: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/vl71I3CEQoq9ktQy4zsOMQ Important: please keep note of the zoom room as you will be sent an unique link. 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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TODAY **REMINDER** Register - APRALO ICANN85 Read-out on Tuesday, 31 March 2026 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026

Dear All, On behalf of Amrita Choudhury, APRALO Chair, please join us for the ICANN85 Read-out by APRALO, scheduled on Tuesday, 31 March 2026 from 06:00 – 07:15 UTC. This interactive read-out will feature At-Large, GAC, GNSO, ccNSO and ICANN85 Fellow & NextGen panelists from the APAC region. Panelists will discuss their respective key takeaways from ICANN85 and participants are welcomed to join in the conversation aimed at identifying where and how end-users may play a role in any next steps to each of those takeaways. For other times: Click Here<https://tinyurl.com/3hbrnk8f> The full agenda with panelists and moderator profiles will shortly be available at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYBROg APRALO Wiki Workspace: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AoDdBg *Registration* for Zoom: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tosE6K4rQ6K26CGE4p7big 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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**REMINDER** Register - APRALO ICANN85 Read-out on Tuesday, 31 March 2026 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 30, 2026

March 30, 2026

Dear All, On behalf of Amrita Choudhury, APRALO Chair, please join us for the ICANN85 Read-out by APRALO, scheduled on Tuesday, 31 March 2026 from 06:00 – 07:15 UTC. This interactive read-out will feature At-Large, GAC, GNSO, ccNSO and ICANN85 Fellow & NextGen panelists from the APAC region. Panelists will discuss their respective key takeaways from ICANN85 and participants are welcomed to join in the conversation aimed at identifying where and how end-users may play a role in any next steps to each of those takeaways. For other times: Click Here<https://tinyurl.com/3hbrnk8f> The full agenda with panelists and moderator profiles will shortly be available at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYBROg APRALO Wiki Workspace: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AoDdBg *Registration* for Zoom: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tosE6K4rQ6K26CGE4p7big 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 - NEW: Chair’s Blog: Recapping the March Board Workshop and ICANN85
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 30, 2026

March 30, 2026

Monday, 30 March 2026 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=001bWmmAQj…> 2026 Round Applicant Guidebook [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bWmmAQj…> 2026 Round Vendor Sourcing Timeline [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bWmmAQj…> 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: Chair’s Blog: Recapping the March Board Workshop and ICANN85 · NEW: ICANN Opens Second Evaluation Period for 2026 Round Registry Service Providers · Call for Applications:NextGen@ICANN87 · ICANN87 Fellowship Application Round Now Open · ICANN86 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now 2026 Round · Advancing Toward the Open of the 2026 Round · ICANN Announces Community Priority Evaluation Provider for 2026 Round · 2026 Round Highlights from ICANN85 · Call for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors · More Entities Qualify for ICANN’s Applicant Support Program · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · ICANN Request for Proposal: Name Collision Temporary Delegation · GNSO's DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP-1 Observer Enrollment · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Public Comment · CLOSES TODAY: Fundamental Bylaws Amendments on IANA-Related Reviews and CSC Charter Update · Proposed Root KSK Algorithm Rollover · Standard Bylaws Amendment – Transition Article on Specific Reviews · Draft Guidelines for Advancing UA Adoption · Draft Evaluation Guides for Community Priority Evaluation (CPE) Events · These events occur in April 2026. Information Sharing NEW: Chair’s Blog: Recapping the March Board Workshop and ICANN85 Key areas of discussion included preparations for the 2026 Round, lessons learned from the World Summit on the Information Society 20-year review process, and the evolution of ICANN reviews. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bWmmAQj…> NEW: ICANN Opens Second Evaluation Period for 2026 Round Registry Service Providers The second application period for the Registry Service Provider (RSP) Evaluation Program for the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round is slated to open on 30 April 2026 and close on 12 August 2026. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bWmmAQj…> ICANN87 Fellowship Application Round Now Open ICANN is opening the application round for the ICANN Fellowship Program for ICANN87 Annual General Meeting. The ICANN87 meeting is scheduled for 17–22 October 2026 in Muscat, Oman. If ICANN87 is held virtually, the Fellowship Program also will be held virtually. The deadline to apply is 19 April 2026 at 23:59 UTC. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bWmmAQj…> ICANN86 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now ICANN opened the application round for its Community Childcare Grants Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bWmmAQj…> for ICANN86 in Seville, Spain. The program facilitates the in-person participation of community members with children who are 12 years old or younger at ICANN Public Meetings and eligible ICANN events. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bWmmAQj…> 2026 Round Advancing Toward the Open of the 2026 Round We are only weeks away from opening the 2026 Round of the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program. The program leaders and their teams continue to make significant progress toward the 30 April launch. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bWmmAQj…> ICANN Announces Community Priority Evaluation Provider for 2026 Round ICANN announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Analysys Mason Limited to be the Community Priority Evaluation (CPE) provider for the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bWmmAQj…> Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bWmmAQj…> 2026 Round Highlights From ICANN85 With ICANN85 behind us, I'd like to provide you with an update on the progress being made as we approach the launch of the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round. The ICANN85 Community Forum, the last Public Meeting before the launch day, was busy and productive. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bWmmAQj…> Call for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors ICANN opened a Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) to identify three individuals to serve as Independent Objectors, including one who will act as chair, as part of the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round. The Independent Objectors will file Community and Limited Public Interest objections and appeals and participate in mediation, where appropriate. Although an individual may be affiliated with a firm, that person will be ultimately responsible for the processes described in this EOI. Individuals from the same firm will not be selected. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bWmmAQj…> More Entities Qualify for ICANN’s Applicant Support Program As of 27 February, there are five fully qualified supported applicants and seven that are conditionally qualified, bringing the total to 12 – with 62 applicants still in review. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bWmmAQj…> 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=001bWmmAQj…>. 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 Request for Proposal: Name Collison Temporary Delegation ICANN issued a request for proposal (RFP) to identify a service provider to operate the Name Collision Temporary Delegation process for the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round. Deadline: 6 April 2026 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bWmmAQj…> GNSO’s DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP-1 Observer Enrollment While the PDP membership is structured as a representative model, all of the ICANN community are also free to enroll as an Observer to follow the deliberations of the PDP. To enroll as an Observer, enrollments will be fielded through ICANN Join. If you have not used ICANN Join before, please follow the first-time user instructions below. Accessing ICANN Join does require having an ICANN Account. ICANN Join Instructions [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bWmmAQj…> 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=001bWmmAQj…>. 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=001bWmmAQj…> to get a feel for what belongs in the wiki. Also, feel free to take a look at some data [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bWmmAQj…>source suggestions [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bWmmAQj…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Public Comment CLOSES TODAY: Fundamental Bylaws Amendments on IANA-Related Reviews and CSC Charter Update [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bWmmAQj…> Open for Submissions Date: Wednesday, 11 February 2026 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 30 March 2026 Proposed Root KSK Algorithm Rollover [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bWmmAQj…> Open for Submissions Date: Tuesday, 3 February 2026 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 6 April 2026 Standard Bylaws Amendment – Transition Article on Specific Reviews [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bWmmAQj…> Open for Submissions Date: Wednesday, 11 February 2026 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bWmmAQj…> Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 13 April 2026 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bWmmAQj…> Draft Guidelines for Advancing UA Adoption [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bWmmAQj…> Open for Submissions Date: Monday, 23 February 2026 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 13 April 2026 Draft Evaluation Guides for Community Priority Evaluation (CPE) [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bWmmAQj…> Open for Submissions Date: Tuesday, 24 March 2026 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 04 May 2026 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bWmmAQj…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bWmmAQj…>. Events These events occur in April 2026. 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=001bWmmAQj…>. · CanWISP 2026 · DNSSEC Training in Dushanbe · 1st African Preparatory Meeting for WTSA-28 · DNSSEC Training · CaribNOG 31 Regional Meeting Volume 8, Issue 21 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bWmmAQj…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 02 April 2026 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bWmmAQj…>

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**TODAY** Register ** Multilingual ICANN85 Read-out by EURALO on Tuesday, 24 March 2026 from 19:00-20:30 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 24, 2026

March 24, 2026

[cid:image001.jpg@01DCBBA8.2A959C20] Dear All, On behalf of Frédéric Taes, EURALO Chair and Natalia Filina, EURALO Secretary, please join us for the Multilingual ICANN85 Read-out by EURALO, scheduled on Tuesday, 24 March from 19:00 – 20:30 UTC. The agenda and call details are available here: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/GYBLNQ [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/GYB…> Zoom registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/cYej5lG1TxuNmFL4iT9czg [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/cYej5lG1T…> Thank you and very much looking forward to welcoming all to this read-out! Kind regards, Gisella —————— Gisella Gruber Manager, At-Large Relations and Operations Support, ALAC-At-Large Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +44 7545 334 360<tel:+44%207545%20334360> Teams ID: gisella.gw www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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ICANN Community Digest - NEW: ICANN87 Fellowship and NextGen Applications Now Open
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 23, 2026

March 23, 2026

Monday, 23 March 2026 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=001Q1DhTf0…> 2026 Round Applicant Guidebook [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> 2026 Round Vendor Sourcing Timeline [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> 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: Call for Applications:NextGen@ICANN87 · NEW: ICANN87 Fellowship Application Round Now Open · ICANN86 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now 2026 Round · ICANN Announces Community Priority Evaluation Provider for 2026 Round · 2026 Round Highlights from ICANN85 · Call for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors · More Entities Qualify for ICANN’s Applicant Support Program · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · ICANN Request for Proposal: Name Collision Temporary Delegation · GNSO's DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP-1 Observer Enrollment · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Public Comment · Fundamental Bylaws Amendments on IANA-Related Reviews and CSC Charter Update · Proposed Root KSK Algorithm Rollover · Standard Bylaws Amendment – Transition Article on Specific Reviews · Draft Guidelines for Advancing UA Adoption Events · These events occur in March 2026. Information Sharing NEW: Call for Applications: NextGen@ICANN87 ICANN is calling for applications [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> for NextGen@ICANN Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> participants to attend the ICANN87 Annual General Meeting in Muscat, Oman, 17–22 October 2026. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> NEW: ICANN87 Fellowship Application Round Now Open ICANN is opening the application round for the ICANN Fellowship Program for ICANN87 Annual General Meeting. The ICANN87 meeting is scheduled for 17–22 October 2026 in Muscat, Oman. If ICANN87 is held virtually, the Fellowship Program also will be held virtually. The deadline to apply is 19 April 2026 at 23:59 UTC. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> ICANN86 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now ICANN opened the application round for its Community Childcare Grants Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> for ICANN86 in Seville, Spain. The program facilitates the in-person participation of community members with children who are 12 years old or younger at ICANN Public Meetings and eligible ICANN events. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> 2026 Round ICANN Announces Community Priority Evaluation Provider for 2026 Round ICANN announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Analysys Mason Limited to be the Community Priority Evaluation (CPE) provider for the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> 2026 Round Highlights From ICANN85 With ICANN85 behind us, I'd like to provide you with an update on the progress being made as we approach the launch of the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round. The ICANN85 Community Forum, the last Public Meeting before the launch day, was busy and productive. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> Call for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors ICANN opened a Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) to identify three individuals to serve as Independent Objectors, including one who will act as chair, as part of the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round. The Independent Objectors will file Community and Limited Public Interest objections and appeals and participate in mediation, where appropriate. Although an individual may be affiliated with a firm, that person will be ultimately responsible for the processes described in this EOI. Individuals from the same firm will not be selected. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> More Entities Qualify for ICANN’s Applicant Support Program As of 27 February, there are five fully qualified supported applicants and seven that are conditionally qualified, bringing the total to 12 – with 62 applicants still in review. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> 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=001Q1DhTf0…>. 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 Request for Proposal: Name Collison Temporary Delegation ICANN issued a request for proposal (RFP) to identify a service provider to operate the Name Collision Temporary Delegation process for the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round. Deadline: 6 April 2026 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> GNSO’s DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP-1 Observer Enrollment While the PDP membership is structured as a representative model, all of the ICANN community are also free to enroll as an Observer to follow the deliberations of the PDP. To enroll as an Observer, enrollments will be fielded through ICANN Join. If you have not used ICANN Join before, please follow the first-time user instructions below. Accessing ICANN Join does require having an ICANN Account. ICANN Join Instructions [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> 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=001Q1DhTf0…>. 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=001Q1DhTf0…> to get a feel for what belongs in the wiki. Also, feel free to take a look at some data [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…>source suggestions [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Public Comment Fundamental Bylaws Amendments on IANA-Related Reviews and CSC Charter Update [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> Open for Submissions Date: Wednesday, 11 February 2026 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 30 March 2026 Proposed Root KSK Algorithm Rollover [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> Open for Submissions Date: Tuesday, 3 February 2026 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 6 April 2026 Standard Bylaws Amendment – Transition Article on Specific Reviews [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> Open for Submissions Date: Wednesday, 11 February 2026 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 13 April 2026 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> Draft Guidelines for Advancing UA Adoption [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> Open for Submissions Date: Monday, 23 February 2026 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 13 April 2026 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…>. 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Meeting invitation: ALAC Monthly Call on Tuesday, 21 April 2026 at 16:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 20, 2026

March 20, 2026

Dear all, You are invited to the next ALAC Monthly Call which will be on Tuesday, 21 April 2026 at 16:00 UTC for 90 mins. For other times: <https://tinyurl.com/37teac4x> <https://tinyurl.com/3rfzbjhn> HERE<https://tinyurl.com/ypm7yn8w> The agenda and call details are available at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYB3OQ Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/97661054675?pwd=RLtRfIiiAvbmQswJrajlMJHpn6Fxn2.1 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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NomCom Announcement: The 2026 ICANN Nominating Committee: A Record-Breaking Cycle
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 10, 2026

March 10, 2026

Dear All, Please see the latest NomCom announcement The 2026 ICANN Nominating Committee: A Record-Breaking Cycle Link: https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/the-2026-icann-nominating-committee-… 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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Please READ - Welcome to ICANN85 in Mumbai, India - Sunday 08 March 2026
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 7, 2026

March 7, 2026

Dear All, [1f1ee-1f1f3] Welcome – Bienvenue – Bienvenido – Namaskar to the ICANN85 Community Forum in Mumbai, India! I hope day 1 has been successful! Getting ready for day 2 tomorrow. Useful information: * MAIN ICANN85 Website with FAQ: https://meetings.icann.org/en/meetings/icann85/ * Main At-Large room = Jasmine Hall 1C, 3rd Floor * BADGES: Registration on 3rd floor * Wifi access on your badges * Food vending on the 3rd floor * Coffee breaks on 3rd floor, just outside At-Large room! Please visit the ICANN85 Homepage: https://icann85.sched.com/for [icann85.sched.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann85.sched.com/for__;!!PtGJab4!6vHMZb…> full details on: * Full schedule * Registration to receive the daily newsletters * ICANN Expected Standards of behaviour Hotel shuttles [icann85.sched.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann85.sched.com/info__;!!PtGJab4!6vHMZ…> & Venue Map [icann85.sched.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann85.sched.com/venue-map__;!!PtGJab4!…> Please find hereafter information, including the At-Large sessions, for Sunday 08 March 2026. You will be receiving a daily schedule update email throughout the week. All Session in At-Large Room: 09:00-10:00 IST (03:30-04:30 UTC): ALAC Open House 10:30-12:00 IST (05:00-06:30 UTC): OFB WG 13:15-14:30 IST (07:45-09:00 UTC): Joint Session: ALAC & SSAC 15:00-16:00 IST (09:30-10:30 UTC): Joint Session: ALAC & ASO AC 16:30-17:30 UTC (11:00-12:00 UTC): At-Large Session on the Review of Reviews Please consult the slide deck, [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Rvg_AiG6…>both to prepare for the session, and as a reference during the session. There have been and will be many tutorials on the ROR CCG design ideas during ICANN 85. This is not one of those tutorial sessions, but rather an attempt to collect as many points of view as possible. All this in just an hour. We will be happy to talk to anyone to help them understand what is going on, before and after this session. Thanks, Avri Doria & Jonathan Zuck ICANN85 General Meeting Schedule: https://icann85.sched.com/list/simple [icann85.sched.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann85.sched.com/list/simple__;!!PtGJab…> At-Large ICANN85 [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…> meeting page - please note these pages will always be updated with the latest information for At-Large sessions - please bookmark this! ZOOM: PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE UPDATED YOUR ZOOM APP TO THE LATEST VERSION TO ACCESS ICANN84 SESSIONS. Please download the latest Zoom app [zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/zoom.us/download__;!!PtGJab4!6vHMZbE_2sP…> on your participation device (mobile and/or desktop computer). IMPORTANT REMINDER: Zoom Meeting Link: Participation links will only be published 24 hours before the session starts. Please check the ICANN85 schedule for the links! IMPORTANT (details behind your badge!) * ICANN Health and Safety Centre (24/7 assistance) Main Line: +1 424 488 6710 (INTERNATIONAL DIALING) – WhatsApp (voice call or messages): +1 310 741 7732 Email: health-safety(a)icann.org<mailto:health-safety@icann.org> Please contact At-Large Staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> if you have any further questions! Wishing you a successful ICANN85, may it be in person or remotely. Thank you. Kind regards, Gisella —————— Gisella Gruber Manager, At-Large Relations and Operations Support, ALAC-At-Large Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +44 7545 334 360<tel:+44%207545%20334360> Teams ID: gisella.gw www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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Please READ - Welcome to ICANN85 in Mumbai, India - Saturday 07 March 2026
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 6, 2026

March 6, 2026

Dear All, [1f1ee-1f1f3] Welcome – Bienvenue – Bienvenido – Namaskar to the ICANN85 Community Forum in Mumbai, India! A warm welcome to Mumbai, the vibrant, populous, and bustling capital of Maharashtra, formerly known as Bombay. As a major cultural and economic hub on India's west coast, it is known for its rich history, iconic landmarks like the Gateway of India, and diverse street food. I hope all those attending in person had an uneventful journey, despite some flight challenges. Useful information: * MAIN ICANN85 Website with FAQ: https://meetings.icann.org/en/meetings/icann85/ * Main At-Large room = Jasmine Hall 1C, 3rd Floor * BADGES: Registration on 3rd floor * Wifi access on your badges * Food vending on the 3rd floor * Coffee breaks on 3rd floor, just outside At-Large room! Please visit the ICANN85 Homepage: https://icann85.sched.com/for full details on: * Full schedule * Registration to receive the daily newsletters * ICANN Expected Standards of behaviour Hotel shuttles<https://icann85.sched.com/info> & Venue Map<https://icann85.sched.com/venue-map> Please find hereafter information, including the At-Large sessions, for Saturday 07 March 2026. You will be receiving a daily schedule update email throughout the week. All Session in At-Large Room: 09:00-10:00 IST (03:30-04:30 UTC): At-Large Leadership Welcome to ICANN85 10:30-12:00 IST (05:00-06:30 UTC): CPWG WG 13:15-14:30 IST (07:45-09:00 UTC): At-Large: The Art of Productive Meetings 17:00-17:30 IST (11:30-12:00 UTC) At-Large Session with Fellows and NextGen 17:30-18:30 IST ( UTC) Fellows Social Networking Reception / Jasmine Hall 1 Please do come to the Fellows Social for important Networking! ICANN85 General Meeting Schedule: https://icann85.sched.com/list/simple At-Large ICANN85<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/574619678/I…> meeting page - please note these pages will always be updated with the latest information for At-Large sessions - please bookmark this! ZOOM: PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE UPDATED YOUR ZOOM APP TO THE LATEST VERSION TO ACCESS ICANN84 SESSIONS. Please download the latest Zoom app<https://zoom.us/download> on your participation device (mobile and/or desktop computer). IMPORTANT REMINDER: Zoom Meeting Link: Participation links will only be published 24 hours before the session starts. Please check the ICANN85 schedule for the links! IMPORTANT (details behind your badge!) * ICANN Health and Safety Centre (24/7 assistance) Main Line: +1 424 488 6710 (INTERNATIONAL DIALING) – WhatsApp (voice call or messages): +1 310 741 7732 Email: health-safety(a)icann.org<mailto:health-safety@icann.org> Please contact At-Large Staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> if you have any further questions! Wishing you a successful ICANN85, may it be in person or remotely. Thank you. Kind regards, Gisella —————— Gisella Gruber Manager, At-Large Relations and Operations Support, ALAC-At-Large Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +44 7545 334 360<tel:+44%207545%20334360> Teams ID: gisella.gw www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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