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ICANN News Alert -- Qualified Launch Program for New gTLD Registries
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 14, 2014

Feb. 14, 2014

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-13feb14-en.htm ________________________________ Qualified Launch Program for New gTLD Registries 13 February 2014 Forum Announcement: Comment Period Opens on Date: 13 February 2014 Categories/Tags: * Top-Level Domains * Intellectual Property * Contracted Party Agreements Purpose (Brief): As contemplated by the TMCH Requirements, a Qualified Launch Program may be developed and incorporated into the requirements. A draft of the Qualified Launch Program Addendum (the "QLP Addendum") is being posted for comment to give the community an opportunity to review and provide feedback. Public Comment Box Link: http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/qlp-addendum-13feb14-en.htm<http://www.icann.org//en/news/public-comment/qlp-addendum-13feb14-en.htm>

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ICANN News Alert -- Statement from the I* Leaders Coordination Meeting, Santa Monica, 14 February 2014
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 14, 2014

Feb. 14, 2014

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-14feb14-en.htm ________________________________ Statement from the I* Leaders Coordination Meeting, Santa Monica, 14 February 2014 14 February 2014 Leaders of the organizations responsible for coordination of the Internet technical infrastructure (loosely referred to as "I* leaders") met last week in Santa Monica, California, USA. During the 2-day meeting, they discussed activities underway and exchanged views and updates on a range of topics including: * IETF and W3C efforts to improve overall Internet privacy and security (http://www.ietf.org & http://w3.org) * Globalization of the IANA functions (http://www.iana.org) * The 1net initiative, website and new collaboration forum (http://1net.org) * The "Netmundial" – Global Multistakeholder Meeting on the Future of Internet Governance (http://netmundial.br) * ICANN strategy panels and globalization efforts (http://www.icann.org) * Preparations for the 2014 ITU Plenipotentiary Conference (http://www.internetsociety.org/plenipotbackground) * Web 25th anniversary and W3C 20th anniversary planning (http://w3.org) There was discussion of the significant progress and momentum that has developed since our last meeting, and as well as the need for continued engagement of all stakeholders in evolution of the Internet ecosystem. The leaders were encouraged by the progress made in many areas, and note that there is a lot of work happening in our respective communities, driven by the participants and handled with the usual community processes. The meeting also welcomed Kathy Brown, the incoming CEO of the Internet Society, and Carolina Aguerre as a representative of the ccTLD registry community. Participating I* Leaders – * Adiel A. Akplogan, CEO African Network Information Center (AFRINIC) * John Curran, CEO American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) * Paul Wilson, Director General Asia-Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC) * Russ Housley, Chair Internet Architecture Board (IAB) * Fadi Chehadé, President and CEO Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) * Jari Arkko, Chair Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) * Kathy Brown, President and CEO Internet Society (ISOC) * Raúl Echeberría, CEO Latin America and Caribbean Internet Addresses Registry (LACNIC) * Axel Pawlik, Managing Director Réseaux IP Européens Network Coordination Centre (RIPE NCC) * Jeff Jaffe, CEO World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) * Carolina Aguerre, General Manager, LACTLD (association of ccTLD registry operators in Latin America and Caribbean)

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RSVP - WEBINAR - ICANN Strategy Panel on Public Responsibility Framework
by At-Large Staff Feb. 13, 2014

Feb. 13, 2014

Please register via email to alice.jansen(a)icann.org by Sunday, 16 February 2014 23:59 UTC to receive the dial-in details. A reminder with log-in and dial-in details will be sent to you prior to the call. ******** Dear All, You are invited to join the Strategy Panel on Public Responsibility Framework <http://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement/public-responsi bility> on Monday, 17 February 2014 at 12:00-13:00 UTC (time converter: http://goo.gl/TiF9kh) or 19:00-20:00 UTC (time converter: http://goo.gl/J4jP5Y) for an update and interactive discussion. As it prepares to offer its advice to the ICANN President and CEO, the Strategy Panel wishes to walk you through the work it has undertaken and to seek your input on the preliminary set of conclusions it has reached. The webinar will also be the opportunity for you to ask questions. Please refer to the announcement at http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-12feb14-en.htm or see below for more information and details. Advisory in nature, ICANN Strategy Panels serve as an integral part of a framework for cross-community dialogue on strategic matters. Designed to concentrate on critical strategic areas identified by the community, Board, and staff <http://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement/conversation-in put-24jun13-en.pdf> , the work of Strategy Panels will inform a new, overarching vision and five-year strategic plan. More information is available at: http://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement We look forward to your participation in this webinar. Should you not be in a position to attend one of the sessions, please note that the slides, recording and transcript of the presentation will be made available following the webinar at http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-12feb14-en.htm and http://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement/public-responsib ility. The Strategy Panel also welcomes feedback submitted via its publicly archived mailing-list: prfpanel(a)icann.org. Thanks, Best regards ICANN staff === WEBINAR: ICANN Strategy Panel on Public Responsibility Framework <http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-12feb14-en.htm#> 12 February 2014 Join the Strategy Panel on the Public Responsibility Framework <http://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement/public-responsi bility> for an update and interactive discussion. Date: Monday, 17 February 2014 Times: * 12:00-13:00 UTC (time converter: http://goo.gl/TiF9kh) * 19:00-20:00 UTC (time converter: http://goo.gl/J4jP5Y) You are invited to an update on the activities of the Strategy Panel on Public Responsibility Framework. The work of the ICANN Strategy Panels <http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-15jul13-en.htm> will inform ICANN's new, overarching vision and five-year strategic plan. As it prepares to offer its advice to the ICANN President and CEO, the Public Responsibility Framework Strategy Panel wishes to walk you through the work it has undertaken and to seek your input on the preliminary set of conclusions it has reached. This webinar will also be the opportunity for you to ask questions. ICANNStrategy Panels serve as an integral part of a framework for cross-community dialogue: your feedback and contributions are key to this project and will be carefully considered. Panel output will be posted for community consideration and public comment. Webinar Details The webinar will be run in an Adobe Connect room with a slide presentation along with a dial-in conference bridge for audio. The session will be conducted in English. Participants will be given the opportunity to offer comments and to ask questions during the Q&A section. During the course of the webinar, questions may be submitted using the chat function of Adobe Connect. If you cannot join the live session, the recording of the session will be made available shortly after the meeting. Please register via email to alice.jansen(a)icann.org by Sunday, 16 February 2014 23:59 UTC to receive the dial-in details. A reminder with log-in and dial-in details will be sent to you prior to the call.

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ICANN News Alert -- WEBINAR: ICANN Strategy Panel on Public Responsibility Framework
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 13, 2014

Feb. 13, 2014

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-12feb14-en.htm ________________________________ WEBINAR: ICANN Strategy Panel on Public Responsibility Framework 12 February 2014 Join the Strategy Panel on the Public Responsibility Framework<http://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement/public-responsi…> for an update and interactive discussion. Date: Monday, 17 February 2014 Times: * 12:00-13:00 UTC (time converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=WEBINAR+-+ICANN+St…) * 19:00-20:00 UTC (time converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=WEBINAR+-+ICANN+St…) You are invited to an update on the activities of the Strategy Panel on Public Responsibility Framework. The work of the ICANN Strategy Panels<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-15jul13-en.htm> will inform ICANN's new, overarching vision and five-year strategic plan. As it prepares to offer its advice to the ICANN President and CEO, the Public Responsibility Framework Strategy Panel wishes to walk you through the work it has undertaken and to seek your input on the preliminary set of conclusions it has reached. This webinar will also be the opportunity for you to ask questions. ICANN Strategy Panels serve as an integral part of a framework for cross-community dialogue: your feedback and contributions are key to this project and will be carefully considered. Panel output will be posted for community consideration and public comment. Webinar Details The webinar will be run in an Adobe Connect room with a slide presentation along with a dial-in conference bridge for audio. The session will be conducted in English. Participants will be given the opportunity to offer comments and to ask questions during the Q&A section. During the course of the webinar, questions may be submitted using the chat function of Adobe Connect. If you cannot join the live session, the recording of the session will be made available shortly after the meeting. Please register via email to alice.jansen(a)icann.org<mailto:alice.jansen@icann.org> by Sunday, 16 February 2014 – 23:59 UTC to receive the dial-in details. A reminder with log-in and dial-in details will be sent to you prior to the call.

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CALL FOR COMMENTS: At-Large Singapore Communications Department Questions Workspace
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 13, 2014

Feb. 13, 2014

Dear All, The At-Large Singapore Communications Department Questions Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/giqfAg> has been created. Please note that this workspace will be used to gather the At-Large's questions for the Communications Department Meeting during the Singapore Meeting. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 28 February 2014 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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CALL FOR COMMENTS: At-Large Singapore Global Stakeholder Engagement Questions Workspace
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 13, 2014

Feb. 13, 2014

Dear All, The At-Large Singapore Global Stakeholder Engagement Questions Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/gCqfAg> has been created. Please note that this workspace will be used to gather the At-Large's questions for the Global Stakeholder Engagement Meeting during the Singapore Meeting. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 28 February 2014 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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CALL FOR COMMENTS: At-Large Singapore ICANN Board Questions Workspace
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 13, 2014

Feb. 13, 2014

Dear All, The At-Large Singapore ICANN Board Questions Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/fiqfAg> has been created. Please note that this workspace will be used to gather the At-Large's questions for the ICANN Board Meeting during the Singapore Meeting. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 28 February 2014 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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CALL FOR COMMENTS: At-Large Singapore GAC Questions Workspace
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 13, 2014

Feb. 13, 2014

Dear All, The At-Large Singapore GAC Questions Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/fCqfAg> has been created. Please note that this workspace will be used to gather the At-Large's questions for the GAC Meeting during the Singapore Meeting. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 28 February 2014 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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CALL FOR COMMENTS: At-Large Finance Department Questions Workspace
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 13, 2014

Feb. 13, 2014

Dear All, The At-Large Finance Department Questions Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/gQfRAg> has been created. Please note that this workspace will be used to gather the At-Large's questions for the Finance Department Meeting during the Singapore Meeting. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 28 February 2014 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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CALL FOR COMMENTS: At-Large Singapore Topics for the Public Forum Workspace
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 13, 2014

Feb. 13, 2014

Dear All, The At-Large Singapore Topics for the Public Forum Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/hCqfAg> has been created. Please note that this workspace will be used to gather the At-Large's questions for the Topics for the Public Forum Meeting during the Singapore Meeting. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 28 February 2014 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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