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Re: ACTION: How We Meet Survey - FRENCH and SPANISH versions available - Deadline 13 May at 23:59 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 9, 2025

May 9, 2025

Dear ALAC members, The How we meet Survey is available in FR and ES Kindly complete the survey “ How we meet: Reviewing the implementation of the ICANN Public meeting strategy ” in your preferred language by Tuesday 13 May at 23:59 UTC. FR: Au nom des coprésidentes du groupe de travail Opérations, Finances et Budget (OFB), Claire Craig et Bukola Oronti, merci de répondre au sondage « Comment nous nous réunissons : Examen de la mise en œuvre de la stratégie de réunions publiques de l'ICANN » avant le mardi 13 Mai à 23 h 59 UTC. Enquête<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6_lKUqTiwKcSuQFn6QUFUDNY62w_tzm7…> Vos commentaires seront examinés par le groupe de discussion « Comment nous nous réunissons » et intégrés à la prochaine phase d'analyse afin d'affiner les recommandations pour la réunion de l'ICANN83 en juin 2025. ***** ES En nombre de los copresidentes del Grupo de Trabajo de Operaciones, Finanzas y Presupuesto (OFB WG), Claire Craig y Bukola Oronti, les solicitamos que completen la encuesta «Cómo nos reunimos: Revisión de la implementación de la estrategia de reuniones públicas de la ICANN» antes del Martes 13 de Mayo a las 23:59 UTC. ENCUESTA<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMhqGAIT5zhKDGVC8JlaOlHxF_rlpsYcq…> Sus comentarios serán revisados por el Grupo de Discusión "Cómo Nos Reunimos" y se incorporarán a la siguiente fase de análisis para perfeccionar las recomendaciones que se debatirán en la reunión ICANN83 en Junio de 2025. Merci! !Muchas gracias! At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<http://facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [signature_1764224598] From: Heidi Ullrich <Heidi.Ullrich(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM To: "alac-announce(a)icann.org" <alac-announce(a)icann.org> Cc: At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org>, Claire Craig <claireccraig(a)gmail.com>, Bukola Oronti <bukkiepharworley(a)gmail.com> Subject: ACTION: How We Meet Survey - Deadline 7 May at 29:59 UTC Dear At-Large community members, On behalf of the Operations, Finance and Budget (OFB WG) co-chairs, Claire Craig and Bukola Oronti, kindly complete the survey “ How we meet: Reviewing the implementation of the ICANN Public meeting strategy” by Wednesday, 07 May at 23:59 UTC. “SURVEY LINK<https://forms.gle/GFRtfci2RrxLbbBs7>” Your feedback will be reviewed by the "How We Meet" Discussion Group and incorporated into the next phase of analysis to refine recommendations for discussion at ICANN83 in June 2025. This survey will be available in French and Spanish shortly. We will send a note once these language versions are available. Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>

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ICANN Community Digest - NEW: ICANN83 Prep Week Schedule Now Available
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 9, 2025

May 9, 2025

[https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=a0eda642-3cd0-4b81-b1f2-d3d0866a06d3…] Thursday, 08 May 2025 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] Click here to learn more about the New gTLD Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BWaiSw0…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BWaiSw0…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BWaiSw0…> 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 Prep Week Schedule Now Available Information Sharing · NEW: Approved Resolutions | Regular Meeting of the ICANN Board | 3 May 2025 · NEW: ICANN Call for Nominations: Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group · REMINDER: ICANN RSP Pre-Evaluation Program Closes 20 May 2025 · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · TOMORROW: Call for Applications: NextGen@ICANN84 · TUESDAY: Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2026 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect · SUNDAY: ICANN Invites Applications for the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2025 · Call for ASP Mentors Public Comment · MONDAY: FY26-FY30 Middle East Regional Plan · How We Meet: Reviewing the Implementation of the ICANN Public Meetings Strategy · Governance Document for the Recognition, Maintenance, and Derecognition of RIRs · Customer Standing Committee (CSC) changes Process for Amending the IANA SLAs · Africa Regional Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030 · Transfer Policy Review Working Group Final Report for ICANN Board Consideration Events · These events occur in May 2025. ICANN83 NEW: ICANN83 Prep Week Schedule Now Available ICANN83 Prep Week will be held Tuesday through Wednesday, 27–28 May 2025. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BWaiSw0…> Information Sharing NEW: Approved Resolutions | Regular Meeting of the ICANN Board | 3 May 2025 Please find the Approved Resolutions from the 3 May 2025 Regular Meeting of the ICANN Board here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BWaiSw0…>. NEW: 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=001BWaiSw0…> REMINDER-ICANN RSP Pre-Evaluation Program Closes 20 May 2025 The pre-evaluation application submission period of the ICANN Registry Service Provider (RSP) Evaluation Program for the New Generic Top-level Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round is set to close [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BWaiSw0…> at 18:00 UTC on 20 May 2025. Launched on 19 November 2024, the program streamlines gTLD applications by separately evaluating the technical aspects of operating the gTLD from the application for the gTLD label. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BWaiSw0…> 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=001BWaiSw0…>. 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=001BWaiSw0…>. 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=001BWaiSw0…> 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=001BWaiSw0…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Action Items TOMORROW: Call for Applications: NextGen@ICANN84 ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the Asia Pacific region who are interested in the future of the Internet and participating in the Public Meeting. Deadline: 09 May 2025 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BWaiSw0…> TUESDAY: Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2026 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect The NomCom Chair is responsible for organizing the NomCom in its activities to select certain ICANN Board members and individuals who will serve in key leadership positions within ICANN's SOs and ACs in accordance with ICANN's Bylaws. Deadline: 13 May 2025 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BWaiSw0…> SUNDAY: ICANN Invites Applications for the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2025 Launched in 2016, APIGA is a five-day capacity-development program focused on Internet governance (IG) targeting youths in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Deadline: Sunday, 11 May, at 23:59 KST (14:00 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BWaiSw0…> 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=001BWaiSw0…>. 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=001BWaiSw0…> 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 FY26-FY30 Middle East Regional Plan [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BWaiSw0…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 31 March 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 12 May 2025 How We Meet: Reviewing the Implementation of the ICANN Public Meetings Strategy [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BWaiSw0…> Submissions Opening Date: Wednesday, 9 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 19 May 2025 Governance Document for the Recognition, Maintenance, and Derecognition of RIRs [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BWaiSw0…> Submissions Opening Date: 14 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: 27 May 2025 Customer Standing Committee (CSC) changes Process for Amending the IANA SLAs [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BWaiSw0…> Submissions Opening Date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 02 June 2025 Africa Regional Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BWaiSw0…> Submissions Opening Date: Friday, 25 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Friday, 06 June 2025 Transfer Policy Review Working Group Final Report for ICANN Board Consideration [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BWaiSw0…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 28 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 16 June 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BWaiSw0…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BWaiSw0…>. Events These events occur in May 2025. To learn more, please visit our community engagement calendar [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BWaiSw0…>. · APAC DNS Forum 2025 · SALON OSIANE 2025 · The Africa Tech Policy Summit 2025 · Kenya Internet Governance Forum (Kenya IGF) 2025 · Meet & Greet with Kurtis Lindqvist: ICANN's President & CEO · East African Internet Governance Forum 2025 Volume 7, Issue 35 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BWaiSw0…> | Next Issue: Monday, 12 May 2025 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BWaiSw0…>

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ICANN Community Digest - NEXT WEEK: Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2026 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 6, 2025

May 6, 2025

[https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=1ccd3e8d-3bb6-4302-9905-85b5318b1061…] Monday, 05 May 2025 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] Click here to learn more about the New gTLD Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CEviKdd…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CEviKdd…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CEviKdd…> 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 · REMINDER: ICANN RSP Pre-Evaluation Program Closes 20 May 2025 · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · FRIDAY: Call for Applications: NextGen@ICANN84 · NEXT WEEK: Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2026 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect · SUNDAY: ICANN Invites Applications for the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2025 · Call for ASP Mentors Public Comment · WEDNESDAY: Proposal for Thaana script Root Zone Label Generation Rules · ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: FY26-FY30 Middle East Regional Plan · How We Meet: Reviewing the Implementation of the ICANN Public Meetings Strategy · Governance Document for the Recognition, Maintenance, and Derecognition of RIRs · Customer Standing Committee (CSC) changes Process for Amending the IANA SLAs · Africa Regional Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030 · Transfer Policy Review Working Group Final Report for ICANN Board Consideration Events · These events occur in May 2025. Information Sharing REMINDER-ICANN RSP Pre-Evaluation Program Closes 20 May 2025 The pre-evaluation application submission period of the ICANN Registry Service Provider (RSP) Evaluation Program for the New Generic Top-level Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round is set to close [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CEviKdd…> at 18:00 UTC on 20 May 2025. Launched on 19 November 2024, the program streamlines gTLD applications by separately evaluating the technical aspects of operating the gTLD from the application for the gTLD label. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CEviKdd…> 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=001CEviKdd…>. 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=001CEviKdd…>. 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=001CEviKdd…> 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=001CEviKdd…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Action Items FRIDAY: Call for Applications: NextGen@ICANN84 ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the Asia Pacific region who are interested in the future of the Internet and participating in the Public Meeting. Deadline: 09 May 2025 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CEviKdd…> NEXT WEEK: Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2026 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect The NomCom Chair is responsible for organizing the NomCom in its activities to select certain ICANN Board members and individuals who will serve in key leadership positions within ICANN's SOs and ACs in accordance with ICANN's Bylaws. Deadline: 13 May 2025 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CEviKdd…> SUNDAY: ICANN Invites Applications for the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2025 Launched in 2016, APIGA is a five-day capacity-development program focused on Internet governance (IG) targeting youths in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Deadline: Sunday, 11 May, at 23:59 KST (14:00 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CEviKdd…> 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=001CEviKdd…>. 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=001CEviKdd…> 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 WEDNESDAY: Proposal for Thaana script Root Zone Label Generation Rules [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CEviKdd…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 27 March 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Wednesday, 7 May 2025 ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: FY26-FY30 Middle East Regional Plan [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CEviKdd…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 31 March 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 12 May 2025 How We Meet: Reviewing the Implementation of the ICANN Public Meetings Strategy [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CEviKdd…> Submissions Opening Date: Wednesday, 9 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 19 May 2025 Governance Document for the Recognition, Maintenance, and Derecognition of RIRs [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CEviKdd…> Submissions Opening Date: 14 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: 27 May 2025 Customer Standing Committee (CSC) changes Process for Amending the IANA SLAs [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CEviKdd…> Submissions Opening Date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 02 June 2025 Africa Regional Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CEviKdd…> Submissions Opening Date: Friday, 25 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Friday, 06 June 2025 Transfer Policy Review Working Group Final Report for ICANN Board Consideration [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CEviKdd…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 28 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 16 June 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CEviKdd…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CEviKdd…>. Events These events occur in May 2025. To learn more, please visit our community engagement calendar [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CEviKdd…>. · CaribNOG29 · 2-Day DNSSEC Training at .PT · APAC DNS Forum 2025 · SALON OSIANE 2025 Volume 7, Issue 34 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CEviKdd…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 08 May 2025 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CEviKdd…>

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ACTION: How We Meet Survey - Deadline 7 May at 29:59 UTC
by Heidi Ullrich May 5, 2025

May 5, 2025

Dear At-Large community members, On behalf of the Operations, Finance and Budget (OFB WG) co-chairs, Claire Craig and Bukola Oronti, kindly complete the survey “ How we meet: Reviewing the implementation of the ICANN Public meeting strategy” by Wednesday, 07 May at 23:59 UTC. “SURVEY LINK<https://forms.gle/GFRtfci2RrxLbbBs7>” Your feedback will be reviewed by the "How We Meet" Discussion Group and incorporated into the next phase of analysis to refine recommendations for discussion at ICANN83 in June 2025. This survey will be available in French and Spanish shortly. We will send a note once these language versions are available. Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>

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ICANN Community Digest - NEW: ICANN 2030: Our New Strategic Plan
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 1, 2025

May 1, 2025

[https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=f39fe101-d2c5-49b3-ba31-589c376eea44…] Thursday, 01 May 2025 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] Click here to learn more about the New gTLD Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q_snZ10…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q_snZ10…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q_snZ10…> 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 2030: Our New Strategic Plan · NEW: Chair’s Blog: Previewing the May Board Workshop · NEW: PTI Board Adopts 2025–30 Strategic Plan and FY26 Operating Plan and Budget · NEW: ICANN Board seeks feedback on Transfer Policy Review Working Group Final Report · NEW: Universal Acceptance: Aligning Resources and the Path Forward · NEW: ICANN Seeks Feedback on FY26–30 Africa Regional Plan · NEW: Press Release: ICANN DNS Forum in Hanoi: Leaders Convene to Shape the Multilingual Internet · REMINDER: ICANN RSP Pre-Evaluation Program Closes 20 May 2025 · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · ONE WEEK FROM TOMORROW: Call for Applications: NextGen@ICANN84 · Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2026 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect · ICANN Invites Applications for the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2025 · Call for ASP Mentors Public Comment · Proposal for Thaana script Root Zone Label Generation Rules · FY26-FY30 Middle East Regional Plan · How We Meet: Reviewing the Implementation of the ICANN Public Meetings Strategy · Governance Document for the Recognition, Maintenance, and Derecognition of RIRs · Customer Standing Committee (CSC) changes Process for Amending the IANA SLAs · Africa Regional Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030 · Transfer Policy Review Working Group Final Report for ICANN Board Consideration Events · These events occur in May 2025. Information Sharing NEW: ICANN 2030: Our New Strategic Plan The ICANN Strategic Plan facilitates internal alignment, enhances decision-making, and improves resource allocation, allowing us to be proactive rather than reactive. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q_snZ10…> NEW: Chair’s Blog: Previewing the May Board Workshop Read this blog [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q_snZ10…> to learn more about the May Board Workshop. NEW: PTI Board Adopts 2025–30 Strategic Plan and FY26 Operating Plan and Budget The IANA 2030 Strategy lays out three focus areas: innovation, operational excellence, and community engagement. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q_snZ10…> NEW: ICANN Board seeks feedback on Transfer Policy Review Working Group Final Report After the close of the submission period for this Public Comment proceeding, the inputs will be analyzed by the ICANN Board, which will consider the inputs as it decides whether to adopt the TRP WG's policy recommendations. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q_snZ10…> NEW: Universal Acceptance: Aligning Resources and the Path Forward It is now time to align our focus and resources with this evolution, effectively engage with the community, and align with ICANN's strategic objective to facilitate digital inclusion. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q_snZ10…> NEW: ICANN Seeks Feedback on FY26–30 Africa Regional Plan ICANN invites stakeholders from Africa and those interested in ICANN's work in the region to submit input to help ICANN org define regional activities that would best fit the regional needs and priorities. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q_snZ10…> NEW: Press Release: ICANN DNS Forum in Hanoi: Leaders Convene to Shape the Multilingual Internet Highlights of the event include the opening plenary where panelists will discuss the future of the Internet and the domain name space, and the current and future initiatives to bring the next billion Internet users online. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q_snZ10…> REMINDER-ICANN RSP Pre-Evaluation Program Closes 20 May 2025 The pre-evaluation application submission period of the ICANN Registry Service Provider (RSP) Evaluation Program for the New Generic Top-level Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round is set to close [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q_snZ10…> at 18:00 UTC on 20 May 2025. Launched on 19 November 2024, the program streamlines gTLD applications by separately evaluating the technical aspects of operating the gTLD from the application for the gTLD label. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q_snZ10…> 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=001q_snZ10…>. 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=001q_snZ10…>. 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=001q_snZ10…> 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=001q_snZ10…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Action Items ONE WEEK FROM TOMORROW: Call for Applications: NextGen@ICANN84 ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the Asia Pacific region who are interested in the future of the Internet and participating in the Public Meeting. Deadline: 09 May 2025 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q_snZ10…> Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2026 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect The NomCom Chair is responsible for organizing the NomCom in its activities to select certain ICANN Board members and individuals who will serve in key leadership positions within ICANN's SOs and ACs in accordance with ICANN's Bylaws. Deadline: 13 May 2025 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q_snZ10…> ICANN Invites Applications for the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2025 Launched in 2016, APIGA is a five-day capacity-development program focused on Internet governance (IG) targeting youths in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Deadline: Sunday, 11 May, at 23:59 KST (14:00 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q_snZ10…> 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=001q_snZ10…>. 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=001q_snZ10…> 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 Proposal for Thaana script Root Zone Label Generation Rules [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q_snZ10…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 27 March 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Wednesday, 7 May 2025 FY26-FY30 Middle East Regional Plan [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q_snZ10…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 31 March 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 12 May 2025 How We Meet: Reviewing the Implementation of the ICANN Public Meetings Strategy [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q_snZ10…> Submissions Opening Date: Wednesday, 9 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 19 May 2025 Governance Document for the Recognition, Maintenance, and Derecognition of RIRs [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q_snZ10…> Submissions Opening Date: 14 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: 27 May 2025 Customer Standing Committee (CSC) changes Process for Amending the IANA SLAs [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q_snZ10…> Submissions Opening Date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 02 June 2025 Africa Regional Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q_snZ10…> Submissions Opening Date: Friday, 25 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Friday, 06 June 2025 Transfer Policy Review Working Group Final Report for ICANN Board Consideration [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q_snZ10…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 28 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 16 June 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q_snZ10…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q_snZ10…>. Events These events occur in May 2025. To learn more, please visit our community engagement calendar [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q_snZ10…>. · Middle East DNS Forum 2025 · CaribNOG29 · 2-Day DNSSEC Training at .PT · APAC DNS Forum 2025 · SALON OSIANE 2025 Volume 7, Issue 33 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q_snZ10…> | Next Issue: Monday, 05 May 2025 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q_snZ10…>

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ICANN Community Digest
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 28, 2025

April 28, 2025

[https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=ba4cc5dd-d8c5-4f66-9366-afa4bb6b1538…] Monday, 28 April 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=001YM6eEx3…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YM6eEx3…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YM6eEx3…> 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: WSIS+20: A Critical Juncture for the Internet's Future · REMINDER: ICANN RSP Pre-Evaluation Program Closes 20 May 2025 · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Webinars · TODAY: Webinar: Preview the ICANN and IANA FY26 Operating and Financial Plans 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · Request for Applicant Guidebook related sessions at ICANN83 · Call for Applications: NextGen@ICANN84 · Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2026 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect · ICANN Invites Applications for the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2025 · Call for ASP Mentors Public Comment · NEW: Africa Regional Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030 · NEW: Transfer Policy Review Working Group Final Report for ICANN Board Consideration · CLOSES TODAY: Second IANA Naming Function Review Team (IFR2) Initial Report · Proposal for Thaana script Root Zone Label Generation Rules · FY26-FY30 Middle East Regional Plan · How We Meet: Reviewing the Implementation of the ICANN Public Meetings Strategy · Governance Document for the Recognition, Maintenance, and Derecognition of RIRs · Customer Standing Committee (CSC) changes Process for Amending the IANA SLAs Events · These events occur in April & May 2025. Information Sharing NEW: WSIS+20: A Critical Juncture for the Internet's Future The future of the Internet is on the line. Later this year, the United Nations (U.N.) will reconsider the principles that have kept the Internet open, secure, and globally connected for two decades. At stake is a fundamental question: Will the Internet remain guided by inclusive multistakeholder collaboration – or shift toward control by a single stakeholder, risking fragmentation? Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YM6eEx3…> REMINDER-ICANN RSP Pre-Evaluation Program Closes 20 May 2025 The pre-evaluation application submission period of the ICANN Registry Service Provider (RSP) Evaluation Program for the New Generic Top-level Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round is set to close [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YM6eEx3…> at 18:00 UTC on 20 May 2025. Launched on 19 November 2024, the program streamlines gTLD applications by separately evaluating the technical aspects of operating the gTLD from the application for the gTLD label. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YM6eEx3…> 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=001YM6eEx3…>. 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=001YM6eEx3…>. 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=001YM6eEx3…> 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=001YM6eEx3…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Webinars 🚨🚨TODAY: Webinar: Preview the ICANN and IANA FY26 Operating and Financial Plans Date: Monday 28 April 2025 (13:30 UTC) Read more and Register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YM6eEx3…> Action Items Request for Applicant Guidebook related sessions at ICANN83 ICANN’s New gTLD Program team will be available to provide updates on Applicant Guidebook topics to the interested parties during ICANN83. If you would like the team to join any of your sessions, please send an email to nextround_policyimplementation(a)icann.org<mailto:nextround_policyimplementation@icann.org> indicating which topics you would like to be briefed on and during which session no later than 30 April 2025. Call for Applications: NextGen@ICANN84 ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the Asia Pacific region who are interested in the future of the Internet and participating in the Public Meeting. Deadline: 09 May 2025 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YM6eEx3…> Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2026 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect The NomCom Chair is responsible for organizing the NomCom in its activities to select certain ICANN Board members and individuals who will serve in key leadership positions within ICANN's SOs and ACs in accordance with ICANN's Bylaws. Deadline: 13 May 2025 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YM6eEx3…> ICANN Invites Applications for the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2025 Launched in 2016, APIGA is a five-day capacity-development program focused on Internet governance (IG) targeting youths in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Deadline: Sunday, 11 May, at 23:59 KST (14:00 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YM6eEx3…> 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=001YM6eEx3…>. 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=001YM6eEx3…> 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: Africa Regional Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YM6eEx3…> Submissions Opening Date: Friday, 25 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Friday, 06 June 2025 NEW: Transfer Policy Review Working Group Final Report for ICANN Board Consideration [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YM6eEx3…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 28 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 16 June 2025 CLOSES TODAY: Second IANA Naming Function Review Team (IFR2) Initial Report [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YM6eEx3…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 20 March 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 28 April 2025 Proposal for Thaana script Root Zone Label Generation Rules [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YM6eEx3…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 27 March 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Wednesday, 7 May 2025 FY26-FY30 Middle East Regional Plan [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YM6eEx3…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 31 March 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 12 May 2025 How We Meet: Reviewing the Implementation of the ICANN Public Meetings Strategy [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YM6eEx3…> Submissions Opening Date: Wednesday, 9 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 19 May 2025 Governance Document for the Recognition, Maintenance, and Derecognition of RIRs [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YM6eEx3…> Submissions Opening Date: 14 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: 27 May 2025 Customer Standing Committee (CSC) changes Process for Amending the IANA SLAs [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YM6eEx3…> Submissions Opening Date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 02 June 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YM6eEx3…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YM6eEx3…>. Events These events occur in April & May 2025. To learn more, please visit our community engagement calendar [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YM6eEx3…>. · ARIN 55 · Nordic Domain Days · Webinar: Preview the ICANN and IANA FY26 Operating and Financial Plans · University Engagement - UMSA Bolivia · Middle East DNS Forum 2025 · CaribNOG29 Volume 7, Issue 32 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YM6eEx3…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 01 May 2025 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YM6eEx3…>

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ICANN Community Digest - REMINDER: ICANN RSP Pre-Evaluation Program Closes 20 May 2025
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 24, 2025

April 24, 2025

[https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=7a7b3cef-b49a-4599-ad86-00dcad61bdc5…] Thursday, 24 April 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=001scwh5aN…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001scwh5aN…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001scwh5aN…> 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 Customer Standing Committee Seeks Input on Process to Amend IANA SLAs · REMINDER: ICANN RSP Pre-Evaluation Program Closes 20 May 2025 · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Webinars · Webinar: Preview the ICANN and IANA FY26 Operating and Financial Plans 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · Request for Applicant Guidebook related sessions at ICANN83 · Call for Applications: NextGen@ICANN84 · Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2026 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect · ICANN Invites Applications for the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2025 · Call for ASP Mentors Public Comment · NEW: Customer Standing Committee (CSC) changes Process for Amending the IANA SLAs · Proposal for Thaana script Root Zone Label Generation Rules · FY26-FY30 Middle East Regional Plan · How We Meet: Reviewing the Implementation of the ICANN Public Meetings Strategy · Governance Document for the Recognition, Maintenance, and Derecognition of RIRs · Second IANA Naming Function Review Team (IFR2) Initial Report Events · These events occur in April & May 2025. Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Customer Standing Committee Seeks Input on Process to Amend IANA SLAs ICANN's Customer Standing Committee (CSC) has updated the Process for Amending the IANA Naming Service-Level Agreements (SLAs) and seeks feedback from the ICANN community. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001scwh5aN…> REMINDER-ICANN RSP Pre-Evaluation Program Closes 20 May 2025 The pre-evaluation application submission period of the ICANN Registry Service Provider (RSP) Evaluation Program for the New Generic Top-level Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round is set to close [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001scwh5aN…> at 18:00 UTC on 20 May 2025. Launched on 19 November 2024, the program streamlines gTLD applications by separately evaluating the technical aspects of operating the gTLD from the application for the gTLD label. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001scwh5aN…> 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=001scwh5aN…>. 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=001scwh5aN…>. 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=001scwh5aN…> 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=001scwh5aN…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Webinars CORRECTED TIME: Webinar: Preview the ICANN and IANA FY26 Operating and Financial Plans Date: Monday 28 April 2025 (13:30 UTC) Read more and Register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001scwh5aN…> Action Items Request for Applicant Guidebook related sessions at ICANN83 ICANN’s New gTLD Program team will be available to provide updates on Applicant Guidebook topics to the interested parties during ICANN83. If you would like the team to join any of your sessions, please send an email to nextround_policyimplementation(a)icann.org<mailto:nextround_policyimplementation@icann.org> indicating which topics you would like to be briefed on and during which session no later than 30 April 2025. Call for Applications: NextGen@ICANN84 ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the Asia Pacific region who are interested in the future of the Internet and participating in the Public Meeting. Deadline: 09 May 2025 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001scwh5aN…> Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2026 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect The NomCom Chair is responsible for organizing the NomCom in its activities to select certain ICANN Board members and individuals who will serve in key leadership positions within ICANN's SOs and ACs in accordance with ICANN's Bylaws. Deadline: 13 May 2025 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001scwh5aN…> ICANN Invites Applications for the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2025 Launched in 2016, APIGA is a five-day capacity-development program focused on Internet governance (IG) targeting youths in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Deadline: Sunday, 11 May, at 23:59 KST (14:00 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001scwh5aN…> 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=001scwh5aN…>. 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=001scwh5aN…> 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: Customer Standing Committee (CSC) changes Process for Amending the IANA SLAs [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001scwh5aN…> Submissions Opening Date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 02 June 2025 Second IANA Naming Function Review Team (IFR2) Initial Report [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001scwh5aN…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 20 March 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 28 April 2025 Proposal for Thaana script Root Zone Label Generation Rules [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001scwh5aN…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 27 March 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Wednesday, 7 May 2025 FY26-FY30 Middle East Regional Plan [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001scwh5aN…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 31 March 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 12 May 2025 How We Meet: Reviewing the Implementation of the ICANN Public Meetings Strategy [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001scwh5aN…> Submissions Opening Date: Wednesday, 9 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 19 May 2025 Governance Document for the Recognition, Maintenance, and Derecognition of RIRs [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001scwh5aN…> Open for Submissions: 14 April 2025 Closed for Submissions: 27 May 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001scwh5aN…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001scwh5aN…>. Events These events occur in April & May 2025. To learn more, please visit our community engagement calendar [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001scwh5aN…>. · TWNIC Engagement Forum 2025 · ARIN 55 · Nordic Domain Days · Webinar: Preview the ICANN and IANA FY26 Operating and Financial Plans · University Engagement - UMSA Bolivia · Middle East DNS Forum 2025 · CaribNOG29 Volume 7, Issue 31 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001scwh5aN…> | Next Issue: Monday, 28 April 2025 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001scwh5aN…>

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**TODAY 16:00 UTC **CYBERSECURITY AND INTERNET GOVERNANCE ** / Meeting invitation: ALAC-GAC Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on Thursday, 24 April 2025 at 16:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 24, 2025

April 24, 2025

ALAC & GAC Regulatory Developments Briefing “Regulatory Approaches to Cybersecurity and Internet Governance: Practical Insights on DNS Abuse, Cross-Border Data Access under the Budapest Convention, and the UN Cybercrime Convention” Guest Speaker: Jan Kralik, Programme Manager, Cybercrime Division, Council of Europe Please join us and spread the word! REGISTER for ZOOM: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/BRIV7daPR7WDJZDX-GXOow Interpretation (integrated via zoom) English, Español, Français Dear All, On behalf of the ALAC & GAC Leadership, we are pleased to announce our third Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on “Regulatory Approaches to Cybersecurity and Internet Governance: Practical Insights on DNS Abuse, Cross-Border Data Access under the Budapest Convention, and the UN Cybercrime Convention (with Jan Kralik, Programme Manager, Cybercrime Division, Council of Europe)”, scheduled on Thursday, 24 April 2025 at 16:00 UTC. This session will offer expert perspectives on regulatory efforts addressing DNS abuse and cybercrime, with a focus on cross-border access to data under the Second Additional Protocol to the Budapest Convention and ongoing negotiations of the UN Cybercrime Convention. The discussion aims to provide a practical outlook on current developments at the intersection of cybersecurity and Internet governance. Other times: https://tinyurl.com/2p8nhruu Agenda: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/EwCJDQ Please register for the webinar via this link: Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/BRIV7daPR7WDJZDX-GXOow These briefing sessions will be held monthly and provide a valuable platform to discuss key regulatory and geopolitical developments and foster collaboration across regions. Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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Webinar Registration | 28 April at 13:30 UTC | Preview the ICANN and IANA FY26 Operating and Financial Plans
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 23, 2025

April 23, 2025

Dear all, Reminder if you wish to attend the Webinar: Preview the ICANN and IANA FY26 Operating and Financial Plans, please register for the zoom link. Full details can be found here: https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/preview-the-icann-and-iana-f… Webinar: Registration: Preview the ICANN and IANA FY26 Operating Plans and Budget<https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/pSgMOZDGQzOjm8D0wE22pQ> 28 April 2025 13:30–15:00 UTC Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [signature_2461901693]

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Meeting invitation: ALAC Monthly Call on Tuesday, 27 May 2025 at 19:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 22, 2025

April 22, 2025

Dear all, You are invited to the next ALAC Monthly Call which is scheduled for Tuesday, 27 May 2025 from 19:00 – 20:30 UTC. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/bdncwnka The agenda and call details are available at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQBPDg Join Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/97467946014?pwd=bn8KYDFprTg0v4oLtHlSNy3sfWONOT.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 Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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