[nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net] ‌   ICANN80 Newsletter 10 June 2024 MEETING SCHEDULE [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]   TOP NEWS   Welcome to the ICANN80 Community Forum By Tripti Sinha, ICANN Board Chair, and Sally Costerton, Interim President and CEO   On behalf of the ICANN Board and organization, we would like to welcome everyone to the ICANN80 Policy Forum [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net], which begins today online and in Kigali, Rwanda.   ICANN80 marks the first ICANN Public Meeting to be held in Africa in five years, and an opportunity for community members from across the region and the world to come together virtually and in person.   The four-day Policy Forum is the second of three ICANN Public Meetings each year, with a focus on advancing the work of ICANN’s multistakeholder community. This work includes developing policies aimed at expanding the Domain Name System and creating a more multilingual and inclusive Internet.   Whether you are joining us in Kigali or online, we look forward to seeing you at ICANN80!   To learn more, read our blog [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]. [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]     ICANN NEWS   ICANN Seeks Volunteers for Pilot Holistic Review Recently, ICANN opened a Call for Volunteers [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net] to participate in the Pilot Holistic Review, which will commence work on 25 September 2024. ICANN encourages volunteers to apply by the closing date, 19 June 2024.    The Pilot Holistic Review will bring together a group of ICANN community members to design a new potential Specific Review at ICANN, the Holistic Review. If supported by the ICANN community and approved by the ICANN Board, the Holistic Review would examine the continuous improvement, effectiveness, and accountability of ICANN community structures and the collaboration among them.   At a high-level, volunteers will be responsible for defining guidelines for the Holistic Review. This will include defining the potential relationship between future Holistic Reviews and the Continuous Improvement Program.    ICANN is seeking to build a well-balanced team of volunteers with a range of skills and experience. Read the Pilot Holistic Review Team Member Role Description [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net] for more information on the desired attributes, responsibilities, work methodology, and the selection process.   Volunteers are invited to apply by filling out an Application Form [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]. Application details, supporting materials, and additional information on the selection process are available on the Pilot Holistic Review wiki [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]. [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]     SESSION HIGHLIGHTS   IRT to Discuss gTLD Application Fee During Monday’s SubPro Implementation Review Team (IRT) Working Session, ICANN org will discuss with the IRT the issue of the application fee for the New gTLD Program: Next Round.   The full agenda can be found here [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net], and session logistics are available here [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net].   GDS: SubPro IRT Work Session (1 of 3) [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net] | 10 June, 9:00–10:15 CAT (7:00 UTC)     Tech Day Tech Day brings together ICANN’s technical community and is open to anyone interested in technical or security-related topics. A part of ICANN Public Meetings since 2006, Tech Day provides a forum to discuss topics related to registry, Domain Name System, and security work.   Tech Day will include presentations on DNS abuse prevention and mitigation tools, and ICANN’s RDAP conformance tool. Additionally, there will be a presentation on the newly emerging proposal for a change to the way DNS delegations work.     Tech Day will offer live interpretation in English, Spanish, French, and Arabic.   View the full schedule here. [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]   Tech Day (1 of 2) [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net] | 10 June, 9:00–10:15 CAT (7:00 UTC)   Tech Day (2 of 2) [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net] | 10 June, 10:45–12:15 CAT (8:45 UTC)     DNSSEC and Security Workshop The DNSSEC and Security Workshop brings together those that are actively engaged in deployment of DNSSEC and also those that are interested in the security of the Internet.   Anyone with an interest in the deployment of DNSSEC, particularly registry, registrar, and ISP representatives with technical, operational, and strategic planning roles should attend the workshop.   The DNSSEC and Security Workshop presentations for this meeting will include what is happening with DNSSEC in the region of Africa. And then there will be a panel on DNSSEC provisioning and a presentation on Post Quantum DNSSEC test bed measurements.    DNSSEC and Security Workshop (1 of 2) [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net] | 10 June, 13:45–15:00 CAT (11:45 UTC)   DNSSEC and Security Workshop (2 of 2) [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net] | 10 June, 15:30–17:00 CAT (13:30 UTC)     AFRALO Roundtable The African Regional At-Large Organization (AFRALO) is delighted that ICANN80 is being held in its region in Kigali, Rwanda. AFRALO has planned two Roundtables for ICANN80 on Monday, 10 June. We hope you can join us!   The first AFRALO Roundtable, “Enhancing Internet Infrastructure in Africa," [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net] is scheduled at 9:00–10:15 CAT (07:00 UTC). The Panel will discuss DNS infrastructure in Africa, aiming to identify and understand the principal challenges and barriers to further the development of the DNS infrastructure in Africa.     The second AFRALO Roundtable, “AFRALO: Building a Multilingual Internet: Opportunities and Challenges,” [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net] will be held at 10:45–12:15 CAT (8:45 UTC). This session will explore the significance of multilingualism in achieving global inclusivity, it will discuss effective strategies and examples to promote multilingualism, local content, and UA adoption. Panelists will gather insights from stakeholders on the successes and challenges to build a multilingual Internet community.   Panelists for both sessions include stakeholders from the African region, such as African government officials, ICANN Board members, ICANN org staff, and AFRALO members who will share their perspectives and develop recommendations and conclusions.   Both sessions will offer a great opportunity for AFRALO members and ICANN community members to engage in a dialogue and share ideas, express concerns, and develop recommendations to support the development of the Internet in Africa.         ICANN80 PHOTO OF THE DAY     Above: Sunday, 9 June High Level Government Meeting Group Photo     EMEA FOCUS   ICANN Unveils 2023 Africa DNS Report [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]   ICANN proudly announces the 2023 Africa Domain Name Industry Study [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]. Commissioned by ICANN and conducted by PowerSoft Africa with the Coalition for Digital Africa, the report highlights ICANN's dedication to enhancing Africa's DNS infrastructure. It responds to the African community's request within the ICANN Africa Regional Plan for Fiscal Years 2021-2025, providing in-depth analysis backed by regional reports and independent research.   The study shows significant advancements, with over 4.33 million domains registered under African country code top-level domains and 1.4 million generic top-level domains from African entities. Infrastructure developments include over 1.1 million kilometers of fiber cables interconnecting the continent. Key recommendations focus on infrastructure development, regulatory adjustments, and capacity building.   A proposed Trial Observatory aims to monitor DNS growth continuously. Stakeholders are invited to engage with the findings to drive digital growth and inclusivity. For further details and discussions, join us at the ICANN80 Africa Space session [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net] [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]on 12 June.     MEET THE EMEA COMMUNITY   Ingabire “Grace” Mwikarago Rwanda Grace, a computer engineering graduate who has been involved with ICANN since 2015, is a ccNSO stakeholder. She has attended ICANN Public Meetings in Malaysia, Bangkok, and Washington, DC. Working with a ccTLD sparked her interest in global ccTLD activities, challenges, and best practices.   At ICANN80, Grace aims to expand her knowledge of the ccTLD industry, DNS, DNSSEC, and related technologies. She hopes to advance ccTLD development in Africa. Grace encourages youth, especially young Africans, to engage in Internet technology development, learn from elders, and become future industry change-makers.     MEET THE ICANN80 FELLOWS   “The ICANN Fellowship and NextGen Program provide invaluable opportunities for young people like me, offering exceptional learning experiences that virtual participation alone cannot provide." Phyo Thiri Lwin Republic of the Union of Myanmar   Phyo Thiri Lwin is from Myanmar and works at the DotAsia Organisation. She began participating in ICANN meetings in 2022. Subsequently, Lwin served as a mentor at the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) in 2021 as part of the NetMission.Asia APIGA Team, facilitating a mock ICANN conference. She also participated in the ICANN75 NextGen Program in Malaysia.   In addition to representing NetMission at the Asia-Pacific Regional At-Large Organization (APRALO), Lwin also contributes to APRALO’s newsletter working group. She plans to be more engaged in additional working groups to get a better understanding of APRALO's role in the ICANN community. Passionate about youth engagement, Lwin participates in diverse initiatives, workshops, and training programs, both regionally and globally.     WELCOME NEXTGEN@ICANN   “Let's work together to ensure that Internet governance reflects the diverse voices of all stakeholders, including the next generation.”  Ceasar Waweru Kenya   Driven by the opportunity to help shape global Internet policies and advance inclusivity and diversity in Internet governance, Ceasar Waweru is eager to become a NextGen@ICANN participant. A fresh face at ICANN, he is excited to begin his journey and share his insights and ideas with the community.   With a background in computer science and informatics, Waweru is particularly interested in cybersecurity, data privacy, and empowering youth in Internet governance. He is a member of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) and the Internet Society of Kenya Membership Committee. Waweru is a recipient of the Promising Cyber Security Award by The Connected Awards and the One in Tech ISACA Scholarship.      ICANN COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT   Suzanne Woolf Chair, Name Collision Analysis Project  "The part I like most is watching people who have a serious problem to solve, coming from very different points of view, find common ground and get to a solution that can work for the community."     Kenny Huang Chair, Country Code Policy Development Process (ccPDP) Internationalized Domain Names Working Group "I feel the most rewarding aspect of being the ccPDP working group chair is the opportunity to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, foster consensus, and drive meaningful progress in shaping policies that impact the Internet's future. 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