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ICANN Newsletter -- 2 March 2018
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 6, 2018

March 6, 2018

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> ICANN Weekly Newsletter News from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers http://www.icann.org/[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> Week ending 2 March 2018 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Draft Project Plan for the Proposed Name Collision Analysis Project (NCAP) [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 2 March 2018 Uniform Board Member Integrity Screening Process [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 2 March 2018 Calls-to-Action for ICANN Reviews [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 1 March 2018 Reminder: Nomination Period for ICANN Multistakeholder Ethos Award Open [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 28 February 2018 GSMA and ICANN Sign Memorandum of Understanding at GSMA Mobile World Congress [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 28 February 2018 RSSAC2 Review: Assessment Report Published [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 27 February 2018 ICANN Board to Hold Two Public Sessions During Puerto Rico Workshop [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 26 February 2018 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [CANN 61 | San Juan, Puerto Rico] 10 - 15 March 2018: 61st International Public ICANN Meeting – San Juan<https://meetings.icann.org/en/sanjuan61> About ICANN ICANN Bylaws[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> Our bylaws are very important to us. They capture our mission of security, stability and accessibility, and compel the organization to be open and transparent. Learn more at www.ICANN.org[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…>. Strategic Plan, 2016 - 2020[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_en_planni…> ICANN FY18 Operating Plan and Budget[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_en_financ…>

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Call for Comments: ICANN Draft FY19 Operating Plan and Budget and Five-Year Operating Plan Update
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 6, 2018

March 6, 2018

Dear All, Please note the first draft ALAC Statement on ICANN Draft FY19 Operating Plan and Budget and Five-Year Operating Plan Update<https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/At-Large+Workspace%3A+ICA…> is ready for your review. The draft, as well as pertinent resources that provide background to this Statement, can be found in its wiki workspace here: https://community.icann.org/x/qga8B. All At-Large members are welcome to comment on this draft. Please take a moment to review this draft and if you have input, please submit it in the wiki workspace using the comment function by this Wednesday, 07 March 2018 at 23:59 UTC. You will need to log in to the wiki to use the comment function. If you don’t have a login or have other issue using the wiki, kindly contact staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<http://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<http://www.twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [ignature_998699160]

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New Public Comment: Draft Project Plan for the Proposed Name Collision Analysis Project (NCAP)
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 5, 2018

March 5, 2018

Dear All, This is to let you know that the Public Comment on the Draft Project Plan for the Proposed Name Collision Analysis Project (NCAP)<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=79438448> has now gone live. Public comment will end on 18 April 2018 23:59 UTC. As an advisory committee of ICANN, the ALAC submits Statements on Public Comment and advises on policy matters related to the interest of Internet users worldwide. Not just limited to the 15 ALAC members, members from the wider At-Large community are welcome to draft a Statement on behalf of the ALAC. If you are interested in drafting an ALAC Statement on this Public Comment, kindly contact staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. At-Large Staff will follow up and help you understand the procedure. The wiki workspace for this public comment is https://community.icann.org/x/cCK8B. All pertinent resources can also be found there. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<http://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<http://www.twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [ignature_358272329]

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New Public Comment: Uniform Board Member Integrity Screening Process
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 5, 2018

March 5, 2018

Dear All, This is to let you know that the Public Comment on the Uniform Board Member Integrity Screening Process<https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/At-Large+Workspace%3A+Uni…> has now gone live. Public comment will end on 17 April 2018 23:59 UTC. As an advisory committee of ICANN, the ALAC submits Statements on Public Comment and advises on policy matters related to the interest of Internet users worldwide. Not just limited to the 15 ALAC members, members from the wider At-Large community are welcome to draft a Statement on behalf of the ALAC. If you are interested in drafting an ALAC Statement on this Public Comment, kindly contact staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. At-Large Staff will follow up and help you understand the procedure. The wiki workspace for this public comment is https://community.icann.org/x/bSK8B. All pertinent resources can also be found there. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<http://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<http://www.twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [ignature_202039051]

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ICANN News Alert -- Calls-to-Action for ICANN Reviews
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 2, 2018

March 2, 2018

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2018-03-01-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Calls-to-Action for ICANN Reviews 01 March 2018 [alls-to-Action for ICANN Reviews][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_sites_de…> ICANN Reviews are important accountability mechanisms that need your input to help ICANN deliver on its commitments. Learn about the latest opportunities to participate below. Organizational Reviews[go.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__go.icann.org_2Ag3iKJ&d…> are led by independent examiners to assess the extent to which ICANN's Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory Committees (ACs) fulfill their purpose and whether any change in structure or operations is needed. * Learn about the draft recommendations of the NomCom Review at ICANN61 Join the independent examiner at ICANN61 for an open session[61.schedule.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__61.schedule.icann.org_…>, during which they will present draft recommendations and next steps of the NomCom Review. This will be an opportunity to provide input and engage face-to-face with the independent examiner. * Provide your Input on the RSSAC Review Assessment Report The independent examiner has published its assessment report[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 2.5 MB] of the Root Server System Advisory Committee and invites your feedback by 23 March. Join the open session[61.schedule.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__61.schedule.icann.org_…> at ICANN61, during which they will share their findings and provide opportunity for you to ask questions and share input. * Visit the Review Status Update Table[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> for the latest status on all active Organizational Reviews Specific Reviews[go.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__go.icann.org_2BH9lEm&d…> are led by teams of community volunteers to assess the performance of the ICANN organization and make recommendations for improvement. * Visit the Review Status Update Table[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> for the latest status on all Specific Reviews.

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NOW ON - EN COURS - Dial in details Pre-ICANN61 Policy Open House Session Thursday 1 March 2018 at 10:00UTC and 19:00UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 1, 2018

March 1, 2018

Pre-ICANN61 Policy Open House Encuentro abierto sobre políticas previo a la reunión ICANN61 Portes ouvertes consacrées aux politiques en préparation de l'ICANN61 Detalles en español después del inglés Détails en francais en bas du courriel ENGLISH ANNOUNCEMENT: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2018-02-08-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> TODAY: Pre-ICANN61 Policy Open House Thursday, 1 March 2018 19:00 UTC For other times, see: https://tinyurl.com/y8buqqr7[tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__tinyurl.com_y8buqqr7&d…> in English, Spanish and French! Adobe Connect (EN audio): https://participate.icann.org/update ADIGO Conference ID English: 9001 French: 9002 Spanish: 9003 Dial-in numbers: http://www.adigo.com/icann[adigo.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.adigo.com_icann&d=D…> If you need a dial-out, please contact At-Large Staff https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2018-02-08-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ************** ESPAÑOL ANUNCIO: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2018-02-22-es[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> HOY: Encuentro abierto sobre políticas previo a la reunión ICANN61 Jueves 1 de marzo de 2018 19:00 UTC https://tinyurl.com/y8buqqr7[tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__tinyurl.com_y8buqqr7&d…> ¡en Inglés, Español y Francés! Adobe Connect (EN audio): https://participate.icann.org/update ADIGO Conference ID Ingles: 9001 Frances: 9002 Español: 9003 Si necesita que un operador lo llame, envíe un correo electrónico al personal de At-Large https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2018-02-22-es[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> CON INTERPRETACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL POR PRIMER VEZ ************** FRANCAIS ANNONCE: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2018-02-22-fr[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> AUJOURD’HUI: Portes ouvertes consacrées aux politiques en préparation de l'ICANN61 Jeudi 1er mars 2018 19h00 UTC en Anglais, Espagnol et Français! Adobe Connect (EN audio): https://participate.icann.org/update ADIGO Conference ID Anglais: 9001 Francais: 9002 Espagnol: 9003 Numeros d’appel: http://www.adigo.com/icann[adigo.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.adigo.com_icann&d=D…> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2018-02-22-fr[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> Si vous avez besoin qu’une operatrice vous appellee, merci d’envoyer un courriel au personnel At-Large AVEC UNE INTERPRETATION EN FRANCAIS POUR LA PREMIERE FOIS ********************************************** We encourage you to review Pre-ICANN61 Policy Report[go.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__go.icann.org_pre61&d=Dw…> and GNSO Policy Briefing ICANN61 Edition[go.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__go.icann.org_gnsobriefi…> for background on policy activities that the Policy Development Support Team will discuss during the open house. Please find hereafter the meeting information for the Pre-ICANN61 Policy Open House sessions scheduled for: Thursday 1 March at 19:00 UTC 19:00 UTC = 11:00 PST; 14:00 EST; 20:00 CET; next day: 00:00 Karachi; 03:00 Hong Kong; 06:00 Sydney For other times, see: https://tinyurl.com/y8buqqr7[tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__tinyurl.com_y8buqqr7&d…> The call details and the Adobe Connect room are the same for both calls. NEW - French and Spanish interpretation will be provided for these Open House sessions. Please note that we will be using ADOBE CONNECT for the meeting to facilitate sharing of documents and information. There will be English audio streaming in the Adobe Connect room. In order to ask a question, you will either have to dial into the audio bridge (dial in details below) or type it in the Adobe Connect chat. To log-in, please go to: https://participate.icann.org/update After clicking the link to enter the Adobe Connect room, please choose 'Enter as a Guest', type in your first and last name, and click 'Enter Room'. For those of you using Adobe Connect for the first time, please find a short introduction video here: https://admin.adobe.acrobat.com/_a227210/participatemeeting/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__admin.adobe.acrobat.co…> Conference ID English: 9001 French: 9002 Spanish: 9003 Dial-in numbers: http://www.adigo.com/icann[adigo.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.adigo.com_icann&d=D…> If you need an operator to call you, please email staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your name, preferred contact number (country and area code included), and language preference. The slides, recording and transcript of the presentation will be made available and posted on the ICANN web-site following the meeting: http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/presentations<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_en_resour…>

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Important TODAY 19:00 UTC - Dial in details Pre-ICANN61 Policy Open House Session Thursday 1 March 2018 at 10:00UTC and 19:00UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 1, 2018

March 1, 2018

Pre-ICANN61 Policy Open House Encuentro abierto sobre políticas previo a la reunión ICANN61 Portes ouvertes consacrées aux politiques en préparation de l'ICANN61 Detalles en español después del inglés Détails en francais en bas du courriel ENGLISH ANNOUNCEMENT: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2018-02-08-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> TODAY: Pre-ICANN61 Policy Open House Thursday, 1 March 2018 19:00 UTC For other times, see: https://tinyurl.com/y8buqqr7[tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__tinyurl.com_y8buqqr7&d…> in English, Spanish and French! Adobe Connect (EN audio): https://participate.icann.org/update ADIGO Conference ID English: 9001 French: 9002 Spanish: 9003 Dial-in numbers: http://www.adigo.com/icann[adigo.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.adigo.com_icann&d=D…> If you need a dial-out, please contact At-Large Staff https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2018-02-08-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ************** ESPAÑOL ANUNCIO: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2018-02-22-es[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> HOY: Encuentro abierto sobre políticas previo a la reunión ICANN61 Jueves 1 de marzo de 2018 19:00 UTC https://tinyurl.com/y8buqqr7[tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__tinyurl.com_y8buqqr7&d…> ¡en Inglés, Español y Francés! Adobe Connect (EN audio): https://participate.icann.org/update ADIGO Conference ID Ingles: 9001 Frances: 9002 Español: 9003 Si necesita que un operador lo llame, envíe un correo electrónico al personal de At-Large https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2018-02-22-es[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> CON INTERPRETACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL POR PRIMER VEZ ************** FRANCAIS ANNONCE: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2018-02-22-fr[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> AUJOURD’HUI: Portes ouvertes consacrées aux politiques en préparation de l'ICANN61 Jeudi 1er mars 2018 19h00 UTC en Anglais, Espagnol et Français! Adobe Connect (EN audio): https://participate.icann.org/update ADIGO Conference ID Anglais: 9001 Francais: 9002 Espagnol: 9003 Numeros d’appel: http://www.adigo.com/icann[adigo.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.adigo.com_icann&d=D…> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2018-02-22-fr[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> Si vous avez besoin qu’une operatrice vous appellee, merci d’envoyer un courriel au personnel At-Large AVEC UNE INTERPRETATION EN FRANCAIS POUR LA PREMIERE FOIS ********************************************** We encourage you to review Pre-ICANN61 Policy Report[go.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__go.icann.org_pre61&d=Dw…> and GNSO Policy Briefing ICANN61 Edition[go.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__go.icann.org_gnsobriefi…> for background on policy activities that the Policy Development Support Team will discuss during the open house. Please find hereafter the meeting information for the Pre-ICANN61 Policy Open House sessions scheduled for: Thursday 1 March at 19:00 UTC 19:00 UTC = 11:00 PST; 14:00 EST; 20:00 CET; next day: 00:00 Karachi; 03:00 Hong Kong; 06:00 Sydney For other times, see: https://tinyurl.com/y8buqqr7[tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__tinyurl.com_y8buqqr7&d…> The call details and the Adobe Connect room are the same for both calls. NEW - French and Spanish interpretation will be provided for these Open House sessions. Please note that we will be using ADOBE CONNECT for the meeting to facilitate sharing of documents and information. There will be English audio streaming in the Adobe Connect room. In order to ask a question, you will either have to dial into the audio bridge (dial in details below) or type it in the Adobe Connect chat. To log-in, please go to: https://participate.icann.org/update After clicking the link to enter the Adobe Connect room, please choose 'Enter as a Guest', type in your first and last name, and click 'Enter Room'. For those of you using Adobe Connect for the first time, please find a short introduction video here: https://admin.adobe.acrobat.com/_a227210/participatemeeting/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__admin.adobe.acrobat.co…> Conference ID English: 9001 French: 9002 Spanish: 9003 Dial-in numbers: http://www.adigo.com/icann[adigo.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.adigo.com_icann&d=D…> If you need an operator to call you, please email staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your name, preferred contact number (country and area code included), and language preference. The slides, recording and transcript of the presentation will be made available and posted on the ICANN web-site following the meeting: http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/presentations<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_en_resour…>

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Important TODAY - Dial in details Pre-ICANN61 Policy Open House Session Thursday 1 March 2018 at 10:00UTC and 19:00UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 1, 2018

March 1, 2018

Pre-ICANN61 Policy Open House Encuentro abierto sobre políticas previo a la reunión ICANN61 Portes ouvertes consacrées aux politiques en préparation de l'ICANN61 Detalles en español después del inglés Détails en francais en bas du courriel ENGLISH ANNOUNCEMENT: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2018-02-08-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> TODAY: Pre-ICANN61 Policy Open House Thursday, 1 March 2018 19:00 UTC For other times, see: https://tinyurl.com/y8buqqr7 in English, Spanish and French! Adobe Connect (EN audio): https://participate.icann.org/update ADIGO Conference ID English: 9001 French: 9002 Spanish: 9003 Dial-in numbers: http://www.adigo.com/icann If you need a dial-out, please contact At-Large Staff https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2018-02-08-en ************** ESPAÑOL ANUNCIO: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2018-02-22-es[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> HOY: Encuentro abierto sobre políticas previo a la reunión ICANN61 Jueves 1 de marzo de 2018 19:00 UTC https://tinyurl.com/y8buqqr7 ¡en Inglés, Español y Francés! Adobe Connect (EN audio): https://participate.icann.org/update ADIGO Conference ID Ingles: 9001 Frances: 9002 Español: 9003 Si necesita que un operador lo llame, envíe un correo electrónico al personal de At-Large https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2018-02-22-es CON INTERPRETACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL POR PRIMER VEZ ************** FRANCAIS ANNONCE: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2018-02-22-fr[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> AUJOURD’HUI: Portes ouvertes consacrées aux politiques en préparation de l'ICANN61 Jeudi 1er mars 2018 19h00 UTC en Anglais, Espagnol et Français! Adobe Connect (EN audio): https://participate.icann.org/update ADIGO Conference ID Anglais: 9001 Francais: 9002 Espagnol: 9003 Numeros d’appel: http://www.adigo.com/icann https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2018-02-22-fr Si vous avez besoin qu’une operatrice vous appellee, merci d’envoyer un courriel au personnel At-Large AVEC UNE INTERPRETATION EN FRANCAIS POUR LA PREMIERE FOIS ********************************************** We encourage you to review Pre-ICANN61 Policy Report<http://go.icann.org/pre61> and GNSO Policy Briefing ICANN61 Edition<http://go.icann.org/gnsobriefing> for background on policy activities that the Policy Development Support Team will discuss during the open house. Please find hereafter the meeting information for the Pre-ICANN61 Policy Open House sessions scheduled for: Thursday 1 March at 19:00 UTC 19:00 UTC = 11:00 PST; 14:00 EST; 20:00 CET; next day: 00:00 Karachi; 03:00 Hong Kong; 06:00 Sydney For other times, see: https://tinyurl.com/y8buqqr7 The call details and the Adobe Connect room are the same for both calls. NEW - French and Spanish interpretation will be provided for these Open House sessions. Please note that we will be using ADOBE CONNECT for the meeting to facilitate sharing of documents and information. There will be English audio streaming in the Adobe Connect room. In order to ask a question, you will either have to dial into the audio bridge (dial in details below) or type it in the Adobe Connect chat. To log-in, please go to: https://participate.icann.org/update After clicking the link to enter the Adobe Connect room, please choose 'Enter as a Guest', type in your first and last name, and click 'Enter Room'. For those of you using Adobe Connect for the first time, please find a short introduction video here: https://admin.adobe.acrobat.com/_a227210/participatemeeting/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__admin.adobe.acrobat.co…> Conference ID English: 9001 French: 9002 Spanish: 9003 Dial-in numbers: http://www.adigo.com/icann If you need an operator to call you, please email staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your name, preferred contact number (country and area code included), and language preference. The slides, recording and transcript of the presentation will be made available and posted on the ICANN web-site following the meeting: http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/presentations<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_en_resour…>

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Ethos Award Nomination Period Reminder
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 1, 2018

March 1, 2018

Announcement: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2018-02-28-en Nominations Close 19 March 2018 Submit Nominations Via the Ethos Award Nomination Form<https://goo.gl/forms/gtjY7wFw1zlkL0J62> ICANN is pleased to remind community members that the nomination period for ICANN's Multistakeholder Ethos Award will be open until 19 March 2018. The ideal recipient(s) will have served in roles in multiple ICANN working groups or committees and collaborated with more than one Supporting Organization and/or Advisory Committee in a significant capacity. Candidates for the award will demonstrate at least five years of participation in the ICANN Community. Candidates will be evaluated by a panel of community members appointed by the Chairs of each Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees using a merit-based point system evaluated against three criteria: 1. Demonstrated ability to work across community lines with both familiar and unfamiliar ICANNStakeholders with the aim of consensus building and collaboration that substantiate ICANN's multistakeholder model; 2. Facilitator of dialogue and open discussion in a fair and collegial manner, through the spirit of collaboration as shown through empathy and demonstrating a sincere desire to engage with people from other backgrounds, cultures, and interests; and 3. Demonstrated additional devotional factors exhibited by time spent supporting ICANN's multistakeholder model and its overall effectiveness through volunteer service via working groups or committees. Please submit your nominations via this Nomination Form<https://goo.gl/forms/gtjY7wFw1zlkL0J62> including detailed information outlining why the nominee meets the award criteria. Any additional information in support of nominations and/or questions about the award process may be submitted via email at ethosaward2018(a)icann.org<mailto:ethosaward2018@icann.org>. Award recipient(s) will be announced in June 2018 at ICANN62 Panama City. For more insights on the award program, please consult the ICANN Community Wiki.<https://community.icann.org/x/YyOAAw> Submit Nominations Via the Ethos Award Nomination Form<https://goo.gl/forms/gtjY7wFw1zlkL0J62> # # # ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<http://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<http://www.twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [ignature_1271950106]

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Important: EN, ES, FR available/disponible - Pre-ICANN61 Policy Open House: Thursday, 1 March 2018 at 10:00 and 19:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 1, 2018

March 1, 2018

PLEASE EMAIL STAFF IF YOU WISH TO PARTICIPATE OR REGISTER AT: registration form<https://goo.gl/forms/dVbmhQOT8sakSsmg2> ANNOUNCEMENT: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2018-02-08-en SI VOUS SOUHAITEZ PARTICIPER, MERCI D’ENVOYER UN COURIEL AU STAFF OU INSCRIVEZ VOUS ICI: registration form<https://goo.gl/forms/dVbmhQOT8sakSsmg2> ANNONCE: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2018-02-22-fr POR FAVOR, ENVÍENOS UN CORREO ELECTRÓNICO SI DESEA PARTICIPAR O REGISTRARSE EN registration form<https://goo.gl/forms/dVbmhQOT8sakSsmg2> ANUNCIO: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2018-02-22-es Dear All, The Policy Development Support Team is pleased to announce two sessions for an upcoming webinar: Pre-ICANN61 Policy Open House Thursday, 1 March 2018 10:00 and 19:00 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) The webinar will run in English and will be conducted in Adobe Connect along with a dial-in conference bridge for audio. Live interpretation in Spanish and French will be provided. Recordings of the sessions will be made available here<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/presentations-2012-08-27-en>. In this interactive 60-minute open house, the focus will be an active question and answer session with the Policy Development Support Team. To ensure that your questions about policy activities are addressed during the session, the Policy Team invites you to submit your questions through the registration form<https://goo.gl/forms/dVbmhQOT8sakSsmg2> or email them to policyinfo(a)icann.org<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org>. To assist with your preparation for this webinar and for ICANN61, the "Pre-ICANN61 Policy Report<http://go.icann.org/pre61>" and "Generic Names Supporting Organization Policy Briefing: ICANN61 Edition" will be published by Monday, 26 February 2018. Please be sure to download and review these materials beforehand for helpful background on policy activities and topics that the Policy Development Support Team will discuss during the open house, such as: 1. An overview of the cross-community discussions that will take place at ICANN61: * General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): WHOIS Compliance Models * A Walk in the Shoes of a New Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) Registry Operator * Name Collisions * Open Data at ICANN 2. Policy development processes underway in the Country Code Names Supporting Organization(ccNSO), the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) and the Address Supporting Organization (ASO): * Retirement of Country Code Top-Level Domains (ccTLDs) * Review of All Rights Protection Mechanisms in All gTLDs * Next-Generation Registration Directory Service to Replace WHOIS * International Governmental Organizations and International Non-Governmental Organizations Access to Curative Rights Dispute Resolution Mechanisms * Protections for Red Cross National Society Names in the Domain Name System * New gTLD Subsequent Procedures * Regional Internet Registry policy development activities 3. Advisory Committee activities within the At Large Advisory Committee (ALAC), Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC), Root Server System Advisory Committee (RSSAC) and Security & Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC): * Organizational Review of the At-Large community * At-Large Summit (ATLAS) III * GAC discussion on the .amazon Independent Review Process * GAC discussion on evolving relationships with ICANN Board and ICANN Org * RSSAC statement on entries in DNS Root Sources * RSSAC & SSAC Response to the GNSO's New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Working Group on Root Scaling * SSAC Response to the ICANN Internationalized Domain Name Guidelines Working Group * SSAC work concerning the use of emoji in domain names 4. Other topics of note: * Organizational Review of the ASO * ccNSO Rejection Action Procedure as a Decisional Participant in the ICANN Empowered Community * Impact of ICANN's Implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on ccTLDs The Policy Development Support Team looks forward to helping the ICANN community prepare for ICANN61! Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<http://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<http://www.twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [gnature_1733270208]

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