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Announcement: Appointee for the Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 2, 2025

July 2, 2025

Dear All, On behalf of Jonathan Zuck, Chair of the ALAC, this is to announce that the following candidate has been selected for the Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group (UAE WG): * Edmon Chung The selection process consisted of the members of the ALAC Appointee Selection Committee<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Subcommittee+on+Appointee+…> (AASC) reviewing and ranking 7 candidates Expression of Interest (EOI) documents. The AASC sent the name of their selected candidate to the ALAC. The ALAC held a Consensus call ending on Monday 30 June 2025. Congratulations to Edmon! Many thanks to all the candidates that applied for this position! Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org> From: Heidi Ullrich <Heidi.Ullrich(a)icann.org> Date: Wednesday 28 May 2025 at 00:38 To: "alac-announce(a)icann.org" <alac-announce(a)icann.org> Cc: At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org>, Jonathan Zuck <jzuck(a)innovatorsnetwork.org> Subject: Call for EOIs for ALAC Member on the Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group - Deadline: 13 June 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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TODAY *REMINDER* Register for Multilingual Read-Out ICANN83 (by EURALO) on Tuesday, 01 July 2025 at 17:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 1, 2025

July 1, 2025

Please join us and spread the word! REGISTER for ZOOM: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/0wzqZCksRHK1qDWQKmF9Jw Interpretation English, Español, Français Dear All, On behalf of Sébastien Bachollet, Chair of EURALO, and in collaboration with ICANN and EURALO, please join us for the ICANN83 Multilingual read-out (by EURALO) on Tuesday, 01 July 2025 from 17:00 - 19:00 UTC. This readout webinar, in a pitch tour format, is to summarize and discuss selected topics from the ICANN83 Meeting. Speakers from ICANN Board, ICANN org and the different constituencies will provide an overview of the highlights and key take-aways. Zoom registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/0wzqZCksRHK1qDWQKmF9Jw The agenda and list of speakers is available here: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYD5Eg Please join us and spread the word! Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Team in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/> [cid:image001.png@01DBEA8C.60C3D750]

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Important information - ICANN84 Annual General Meeting Relocated
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 30, 2025

June 30, 2025

Dear All, Please read the ICANN Announcement on ‘ICANN84 Annual General Meeting Relocated’<https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann84-annual-general-meeti…> from Muscat Oman to Dublin, Ireland. Dates remain the same: 25-30 October 2025 Thank you. Kind regards, Gisella

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ICANN Community Digest - NEW: ICANN Opens Nomination Period for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 30, 2025

June 30, 2025

[https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=9907c9d6-aa58-4749-9c0b-a3c1006bb043…] Monday, 30 June 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=001KuwSMfe…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001KuwSMfe…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001KuwSMfe…> 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: ICANN Opens Nomination Period for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building · 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 🚨 · ICANN Call for Nominations: Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group · Call for ASP Mentors Public Comment · CLOSES TODAY: PSR on Expired Domain Deletion and Expired Registration Recover Policies · 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: 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=001KuwSMfe…> 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=001KuwSMfe…>. 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=001KuwSMfe…>. Key Topic Overview Documents. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001KuwSMfe…> 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=001KuwSMfe…>. 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=001KuwSMfe…>. 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=001KuwSMfe…> 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=001KuwSMfe…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Action Items 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=001KuwSMfe…>. 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=001KuwSMfe…> for more information. Questions about the ASP or becoming a supported applicant Mentor can be sent to globalsupport(a)icann.org<mailto:globalsupport@icann.org>. Public Comment CLOSES TODAY: 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=001KuwSMfe…> Submissions Opening Date: 15 May 2025 Submissions Closing Date: 30 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=001KuwSMfe…> 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=001KuwSMfe…> 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=001KuwSMfe…> 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=001KuwSMfe…> 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=001KuwSMfe…> 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=001KuwSMfe…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001KuwSMfe…>. 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=001KuwSMfe…>. · CANTO 2025 Conference · Africa Law Tech Festival 2025 · DNS Operations and DNSSEC Hands-On Workshop - Pakistan 2025 · AAU 16th Quadrienal General Conference · VNNIC Internet Conference 2025 · Asia Pacific Advanced Network Conference (APAN60) Volume 7, Issue 47 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001KuwSMfe…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 03 July 2025 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001KuwSMfe…>

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*REMINDER* Register for Multilingual Read-Out ICANN83 (by EURALO) on Tuesday, 01 July 2025 at 17:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 30, 2025

June 30, 2025

Please join us and spread the word! REGISTER for ZOOM: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/0wzqZCksRHK1qDWQKmF9Jw Interpretation English, Español, Français Dear All, On behalf of Sébastien Bachollet, Chair of EURALO, and in collaboration with ICANN and EURALO, please join us for the ICANN83 Multilingual read-out (by EURALO) on Tuesday, 01 July 2025 from 17:00 - 19:00 UTC. This readout webinar, in a pitch tour format, is to summarize and discuss selected topics from the ICANN83 Meeting. Speakers from ICANN Board, ICANN org and the different constituencies will provide an overview of the highlights and key take-aways. Zoom registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/0wzqZCksRHK1qDWQKmF9Jw The agenda and list of speakers will be available here (to be updated soon!): https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYD5Eg Please join us and spread the word! Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Team in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/> [cid:image001.png@01DBE9A0.291DA750]

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ICANN Community Digest - NEW: ICANN Provides Resources for Public Comment on Draft Applicant Guidebook
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 26, 2025

June 26, 2025

[https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=63f7f0df-dc6c-4c52-9cd3-006a771c3fc3…] Thursday, 26 June 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=001JxkSbsp…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JxkSbsp…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JxkSbsp…> 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: A Look Back at ICANN83 · NEW: Honoring ICANN’s Working Group Chairs and Vice Chairs Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN Announces Recipients of the ICANN84 Fellowship · NEW: UA Day 2025 Report: Thousands Join to Advance Universal Acceptance · NEW: ICANN Provides Resources for Public Comment on Draft Applicant Guidebook · 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 🚨 · ICANN Call for Nominations: Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group · Call for ASP Mentors Public Comment · MONDAY: PSR on Expired Domain Deletion and Expired Registration Recover Policies · 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 June and July 2025. ICANN83 NEW: A Look Back at ICANN83 ICANN83 was attended by 1,333 participants in Prague, including 172 first-time attendees. In addition, 569 people registered to join us online. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JxkSbsp…> NEW: Honoring ICANN’s Working Group Chairs and Vice Chairs Their dedication and ability to navigate the complexities of policy and advice development are truly laudable. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JxkSbsp…> Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Announces Recipients of the ICANN84 Fellowship A total of 40 fellows residing in 35 countries will take part in the meeting 25–30 October 2025 in Muscat, Oman. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JxkSbsp…> NEW: UA Day 2025 Report: Thousands Join to Advance Universal Acceptance UA provides the gateway to the next billion Internet users. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JxkSbsp…> NEW: ICANN Provides Resources for Public Comment on Draft Applicant Guidebook ICANN org would like to thank the members of the Subsequent Procedures IRT for the hundreds of hours spent on the draft AGB language as well as the ICANN community for its reviews and comments on this document. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JxkSbsp…> 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=001JxkSbsp…>. 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=001JxkSbsp…>. Key Topic Overview Documents. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JxkSbsp…> 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=001JxkSbsp…>. 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=001JxkSbsp…>. 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=001JxkSbsp…> 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=001JxkSbsp…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Action Items 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=001JxkSbsp…>. 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=001JxkSbsp…> for more information. Questions about the ASP or becoming a supported applicant Mentor can be sent to globalsupport(a)icann.org<mailto:globalsupport@icann.org>. Public Comment MONDAY: 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=001JxkSbsp…> Submissions Opening Date: 15 May 2025 Submissions Closing Date: 30 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=001JxkSbsp…> 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=001JxkSbsp…> 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=001JxkSbsp…> 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=001JxkSbsp…> 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=001JxkSbsp…> 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=001JxkSbsp…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JxkSbsp…>. Events These events occur in June and 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=001JxkSbsp…>. · PacNOG 35 · CANTO 2025 Conference · Africa Law Tech Festival 2025 · DNS Operations and DNSSEC Hands-On Workshop - Pakistan 2025 · AAU 16th Quadrienal General Conference Volume 7, Issue 46 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JxkSbsp…> | Next Issue: Monday, 30 June 2025 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JxkSbsp…>

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ICANN Community Digest - NEW: ICANN RFI: Evaluator Panels for String Similarity and Variant Justification
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 23, 2025

June 23, 2025

[https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=52d8a7d5-8586-4f27-8c43-585dbd52011a…] Monday, 23 June 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=001cuBwMT_…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cuBwMT_…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cuBwMT_…> 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: ICANN Obtains Successful Court Ruling, Reinforcing Call for Fair AFRINIC Board Elections, Court Requires Receiver to make a Communique to Members · NEW: ICANN RFI: Evaluator Panels for String Similarity and Variant Justification · NEW: Next Steps for Monitoring the Effectiveness of ICANN’s Multistakeholder Model · 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 🚨 · ICANN Call for Nominations: Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group · Call for ASP Mentors Public Comment · NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: Africa Regional Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030 · ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: Updated ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct Concerning SOIs · ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: PSR on Expired Domain Deletion and Expired Registration Recover Policies · Final Proceeding for Proposed Language for the Draft Next Round Applicant Guidebook (AGB) · Proposed Next Round Base gTLD Registry Agreement - Public Comment 1 of 2 · Root Zone Label Generation Rules Version 6 (RZ-LGR-6) · Maximal Starting Repertoire Version 6 (MSR-6) Events · These events occur in June 2025. Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Obtains Successful Court Ruling, Reinforcing Call for Fair AFRINIC Board Elections, Court Requires Receiver to make a Communique to Members ICANN continues to pay close attention to AFRINIC’s ability to maintain its obligations as an RIR. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cuBwMT_…> NEW: ICANN RFI: Evaluator Panels for String Similarity and Variant Justification The purpose of this RFI is to gather insights from prospective providers regarding their methodologies, expertise, and perspective on the potential challenges that may arise while conducting evaluations of String Similarity, Variant Justification, or both, under ICANN's policies and guidelines. Deadline: 11 August 2025 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cuBwMT_…> NEW: Next Steps for Monitoring the Effectiveness of ICANN’s Multistakeholder Model We are confident that the Strategic Outlook Trends exercise places ICANN on the right path to identifying strengths and weaknesses, as well as new community needs and expectations, in a comprehensive and structured manner. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cuBwMT_…> 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=001cuBwMT_…>. 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=001cuBwMT_…>. Key Topic Overview Documents. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cuBwMT_…> 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=001cuBwMT_…>. 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=001cuBwMT_…>. 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=001cuBwMT_…> 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=001cuBwMT_…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Action Items 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=001cuBwMT_…> 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=001cuBwMT_…>. 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=001cuBwMT_…> for more information. Questions about the ASP or becoming a supported applicant Mentor can be sent to globalsupport(a)icann.org<mailto:globalsupport@icann.org>. Public Comment NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: Africa Regional Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cuBwMT_…> ONE WEEK FROM 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=001cuBwMT_…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 12 May 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 30 June 2025 ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: 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=001cuBwMT_…> Submissions Opening Date: 15 May 2025 Submissions Closing Date: 30 June 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=001cuBwMT_…> Submissions Opening Date: Friday, 30 May 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Wednesday, 23 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=001cuBwMT_…> Submissions Opening Date: Wednesday, 4 June 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 21 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=001cuBwMT_…> 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=001cuBwMT_…> 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=001cuBwMT_…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cuBwMT_…>. Events These events occur in June 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=001cuBwMT_…>. · PacNOG 35 · Africa Law Tech Festival 2025 · DNS Operations and DNSSEC Hands-On Workshop - Pakistan 2025 · AAU 16th Quadrienal General Conference Volume 7, Issue 45 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cuBwMT_…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 26 June 2025 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cuBwMT_…>

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ICANN Community Digest - NEW: ICANN83 Governmental Advisory Committee Communiqué Now Available
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 19, 2025

June 19, 2025

[https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=33d9bfa6-4b69-4cb8-8c70-2b09997f280d…] Thursday, 19 June 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=001wgSgfEh…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wgSgfEh…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wgSgfEh…> 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: ICANN83 Governmental Advisory Committee Communiqué Now Available · NEW: ICANN83 Policy and Advice Outcomes Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN seeks feedback on updated Root Zone Label Generation Rules · NEW: ICANN seeks feedback on updated Maximal Starting Repertoire · 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 🚨 · ICANN Call for Nominations: Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group · Call for ASP Mentors Public Comment · NEW: Root Zone Label Generation Rules Version 6 (RZ-LGR-6) · NEW: Maximal Starting Repertoire Version 6 (MSR-6) · Updated ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct Concerning SOIs · PSR on Expired Domain Deletion and Expired Registration Recover Policies · Final Proceeding for Proposed Language for the Draft Next Round Applicant Guidebook (AGB) · Proposed Next Round Base gTLD Registry Agreement - Public Comment 1 of 2 Events · These events occur in June 2025. ICANN83 NEW: ICANN83 Governmental Advisory Committee Communiqué Now Available The ICANN83 Gac Communiqué is available here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wgSgfEh…>. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wgSgfEh…> NEW: ICANN83 Policy and Advice Outcomes This blog captures the high-level policy and advice outcomes from the Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory Committees (ACs). Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wgSgfEh…> Information Sharing NEW: ICANN seeks feedback on updated Root Zone Label Generation Rules Version 6 includes the work completed by the Thaana Script Generation Panel, which represents the 27th script in the RZ-LGR.] Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wgSgfEh…> Public Comment. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wgSgfEh…> NEW: ICANN seeks feedback on updated Maximal Starting Repertoire It is a subset of code points in Unicode 16.0, created by following the prescriptions detailed in the Procedure to Develop and Maintain Label Generation Rules for the Root Zone with Respect to IDN Labels (RZ-LGR Procedure) in eliminating code points not eligible for the root zone. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wgSgfEh…> Public Comment. 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=001wgSgfEh…>. 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=001wgSgfEh…>. Key Topic Overview Documents. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wgSgfEh…> 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=001wgSgfEh…>. 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=001wgSgfEh…>. 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=001wgSgfEh…> 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=001wgSgfEh…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Action Items 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=001wgSgfEh…> 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=001wgSgfEh…>. 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=001wgSgfEh…> for more information. Questions about the ASP or becoming a supported applicant Mentor can be sent to globalsupport(a)icann.org<mailto:globalsupport@icann.org>. Public Comment NEW: 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=001wgSgfEh…> Open for Submissions: 17 June 2025 Closed for Submissions: 29 July 2025 NEW: Maximal Starting Repertoire Version 6 (MSR-6) [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wgSgfEh…> Open for Submissions: 17 June 2025 Closed for Submissions: 29 July 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=001wgSgfEh…> 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=001wgSgfEh…> Submissions Opening Date: 15 May 2025 Submissions Closing Date: 30 June 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=001wgSgfEh…> Submissions Opening Date: Friday, 30 May 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Wednesday, 23 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=001wgSgfEh…> Submissions Opening Date: Wednesday, 4 June 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 21 July 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wgSgfEh…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wgSgfEh…>. Events These events occur in June 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=001wgSgfEh…>. · School of Digital Transformation and Innovation in the Caribbean (Trinidad & Tobago) · PacNOG 35 · Africa Law Tech Festival 2025 · DNS Operations and DNSSEC Hands-On Workshop - Pakistan 2025 · AAU 16th Quadrienal General Conference Volume 7, Issue 44 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wgSgfEh…> | Next Issue: Monday, 23 June 2025 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wgSgfEh…>

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Newsletter - ICANN83 Ends Today! Read the Newsletter for Highlights From the Last Day
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 12, 2025

June 12, 2025

[https://nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=d61ab498-f805-49ac-8c34-068092ddb824…] [Read Today’s Session Highlights and More in the ICANN83 Newsletter][nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ato9D9Z…> ICANN83 Newsletter 12 June 2025 MEETING SCHEDULE [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ato9D9Z…> TOP NEWS Thank You for Joining ICANN83 [ICANN President and CEO Kurtis Lindqvist][nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ato9D9Z…> By Kurtis Lindqvist, ICANN President and CEO Thank you to everyone who joined us online and in Prague, Czech Republic, for the ICANN83 Policy Forum [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ato9D9Z…>. I would also like to thank our host, CZ.NIC, and the venue for helping to make this meeting possible. Over four productive days, the ICANN community discussed and advanced policy work on important issues including the next round of new generic top-level domain applications, Domain Name System Abuse, and the 20-year review of the outcomes from the World Summit on the Information Society. As we approach this critical juncture in the history of Internet governance, ICANN continues to prove the effectiveness of multistakeholder, consensus-based decision-making. Thank you all for your hard work this week, and I’ll see you again at ICANN84! Join Us in Muscat for ICANN84 [View of the skyline overlooking Muscat, Oman at dusk] By Baher Esmat, VP, Stakeholder Engagement - Middle East & Managing Director - Middle East and Africa As we conclude a productive ICANN83 in Prague, our attention turns to what’s next. ICANN84 will be held 25 to 30 October 2025 in Muscat, Oman, hosted at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre. ICANN84 will serve as ICANN’s 2025 Annual General Meeting, and as an important opportunity for the global community to assess progress, plan for the future, and continue advancing the policies and technical work that support the secure and stable operation of the Internet. Taking place in Muscat, Oman, this meeting also marks a return to the Middle East, a region that continues to play a vital role in Internet development and multistakeholder engagement. Oman, with its growing digital infrastructure and longstanding commitment to innovation, provides a meaningful backdrop for these important discussions. Whether you’re deeply involved in policy discussions or just beginning to engage with ICANN’s work, I encourage you to join us. ICANN84 will be shaped by the voices in the room, virtual or physical, and we look forward to hearing yours. ICANN83 BY THE NUMBERS [ICANN83 By the Numbers] ICANN83 NEWS AND RESOURCES We Value Your Feedback: Take the ICANN83 Post-Meeting Survey [ICANN83 Post-Meeting Survey][nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ato9D9Z…> Thank you for attending ICANN83! To help us improve future events and ensure we are meeting the needs and expectations of our attendees, we would greatly appreciate a few minutes of your time to complete our post-meeting satisfaction survey [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ato9D9Z…>. Your feedback is essential in helping us understand what worked well and where we can do better. Whether it's about the content, networking, logistics, or overall experience, your insights will directly inform how we shape future programs. Thank you again for being part of ICANN83, and we look forward to hearing your thoughts! SESSION HIGHLIGHTS At-Large Plenary 2: Progressing DNS Abuse Mitigation Efforts Within ICANN The At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) and the At-Large Community continue to believe that more can be done to combat DNS abuse on a number of fronts. Apart from strengthening ICANN org’s ability to act against errant ICANN Contracted Parties that fail to carry out their contractual obligations in mitigating DNS Abuse, the ALAC intends to explore ways to mitigate more effectively harm emanating from maliciously registered domain names before such harm can be inflicted on Internet end-users. To this end, beginning at ICANN83, the ALAC will convene a series of collaborative conversations involving the ICANN community, to support stronger cross-community understanding of continuing widespread abuse cases for better scoping and identification of possible solutions for the same. This session aims to collaboratively: (1) recap more recent initiatives targeted at mitigating DNS Abuse; (2) identify and scope types of abuse perpetrated using maliciously registered domain names which continue to occur rampantly; and (3) explore feasible mitigation or preventive solutions and possible paths to secure such solutions. At-Large Plenary 2: Progressing DNS Abuse Mitigation Efforts Within ICANN [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ato9D9Z…> | 12 June, 10:45–12:15 CEST (8:45 UTC) GNSO: Human Rights Impact Assessment: Navigating Disclosure of Domain Name Registrant Data This session explores the human rights implications of disclosing private and personal data of domain name registrants. It will examine how registrars evaluate urgency, and make disclosure decisions while respecting privacy, freedom of expression, and due process. 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During two working sessions at ICANN83, the group discussed the recommendations from the Expedited PDP on Internationalized Domain Names [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ato9D9Z…> (EPDP-IDNs) and their applicability to and relevance for the LD PDP. The PDP is aimed at examining how to delegate the limited cases in which a base ASCII gTLD and the Latin script diacritic version(s) of the gTLD are not variants of each other. Throughout the two working sessions, there were robust discussions on the applicability of the output recommendations of EPDP-IDNs, and the LD PDP WG completed its review of the Phase 1 recommendations [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ato9D9Z…>. The group also examined edge cases and opportunities to aid in allowing an exceptions process for sets of ASCII and Latin diacritic script gTLDs. The LD PDP WG will continue to review the EPDP-IDN recommendations from Phase 2 to determine their applicability for this PDP. The group also will continue working to complete its narrowly scoped PDP within the proposed timeframe, and deliver an initial report by February 2026. ICANN83 PHOTO OF THE DAY [Participants of the "Celebrating 10 Years of UASG and Moving Forward" session gather for a group photo] Above: Participants of the "Celebrating 10 Years of UASG and Moving Forward" session gather for a group photo APAC FOCUS Presentation About Multistakeholder Model at Peking University [ICANN Senior Director, Stakeholder Engagement, Asia, Jian Chuan Zhang spoke about ICANN’s multistakeholder model at Peking University] Jian Chuan Zhang, ICANN Stakeholder Engagement Senior Director, Asia, spoke about ICANN’s multistakeholder model as part of a graduate course on Internet governance and global communication at Peking University on 21 May 2025. He was invited by Jinhe Liu, assistant professor in the School of Journalism and Communication, and a former ICANN Fellow who is now active in the community. The presentation marked the third time Zhang has discussed the multistakeholder model in the course since it was launched in 2023. Following an interactive presentation, the students, for the first time, organized a simulation session that tried to utilize the multistakeholder model to resolve a real-life issue. After a successful premiere, more simulation sessions are planned. The course provides a great opportunity to share ICANN’s key messages on the multistakeholder model of policymaking among future leaders, especially because Peking University is one of the most prestigious universities in the APAC region. While the class is currently an elective course within the School of Journalism and Communication, the long-term goal is to turn it into a university-level elective course. MEET THE APAC COMMUNITY Hongyu (Catherine) Liu China [Hongyu (Catherine) Liu] Hongyu (Catherine) Liu is the director of International Business at the Internet Domain Name System National Engineering Research Center (ZDNS Ltd.) in China and represents the Registry Stakeholder Group (RySG). Motivated by an interest in domain industry developments and policy discussions, she has been involved in ICANN since 2019. Liu participated in all ICANN Public Meetings from ICANN67 to ICANN82, engaging with both the RySG and the Registrars Stakeholder Group. Because her primary focus is the New gTLD Program: Next Round, Liu joined the Implementation Review Team in May 2023 to contribute to implementation discussions. She is a strong advocate for broader global participation in ICANN and Internet governance discussions. MEET THE ICANN83 FELLOWS Jelena Šuh Serbia [Jelena Šuh] Jelena Šuh is a telecommunications engineer and technical trainer working for Telekom Srbija in Serbia, with over a decade of experience in computer networking and education. An aspiring researcher with an interest in computer networks, Internet technologies, and e‐education, she has published several articles and is a coauthor of several textbooks in the field of computer networks. Besides academic work, Šuh is passionate about education and has more than ten years of experience in face-to-face and online teaching in academic and business settings. She is currently working with colleagues on establishing an information and communications technology academy within the Palace of Science in Belgrade for the acquisition of practical knowledge in various fields of information and communication technology. 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ICANN83 - Day 1
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 9, 2025

June 9, 2025

Dear All, Day 1 of ICANN83 in Prague: https://meetings.icann.org/en/meetings/icann83/ ICANN83 Prague Policy Forum | ICANN Public Meetings Stay Informed and Engaged with the ICANN83 Policy Forum in Prague – Learn about how to attend and register at the Official ICANN Meetings Site. At-Large Sessions: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/VwBSD South Hall 3C on third floor [☕]Coffee breaks on second floor Please read the ICANN83 Newsletter (sent out on ALAC Announce email list). You should have received this if registered 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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