[https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=0599f8f1-f2c3-4983-bbf8-0f7c6d94d83b&a=1122025...] Thursday, 12 October 2023 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4e...] The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014AG3hnFAnSOQoabcp...> Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo@icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents ICANN78 · ICANN78 SO/AC Zoom Backgrounds · ICANN78 Schedule is Now Available! · Registration for ICANN78 is Now Open · Status Update for Next Round of New gTLDs Published Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN Appoints Vice President of Government and IGO Engagement for APAC Action Items · TOMORROW 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN79 · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: NextGen@ICANN Mentor Program Nominations · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Call for Nominations: ICANN Academy 2024 Leadership Program Public Comment · PUBLIC COMMENT SUMMARY REPORT: ccNSO PDP4 Initial Report on the (de-)selection of IDSccTLDs · PUBLIC COMMENT SUMMARY REPORT: GNSO Guidance Process Applicant Support Guidance Recommendation Initial Report · EXTENDED: Proposed Updates to Existing Rights Protection Mechanisms Documentation · Pilot Holistic Review Revised Draft Terms of Reference ICANN78 ICANN78 Registration [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014AG3hnFAnSOQoabcp...> Zoom Backgrounds [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014AG3hnFAnSOQoabcp...> ICANN78 Schedule [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014AG3hnFAnSOQoabcp...> Policy Outlook Report [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014AG3hnFAnSOQoabcp...> PRSP Update [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014AG3hnFAnSOQoabcp...> Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Appoints Vice President of Government and IGO Engagement for APAC Samiran Gupta rejoined ICANN on 3 October 2023 as Vice President, Government and Intergovernmental Organization (IGO) Engagement for the APAC region, and Stakeholder Engagement South Asia. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014AG3hnFAnSOQoabcp...> Action Items TOMORROW 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN79 ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the North American region who are interested in the future of the Internet and in participating in the ICANN79 Community Forum Meeting. ICANN79 is scheduled to be held in San Juan, Puerto Rico from 2–7 March 2024. Application Deadline: 13 October 2023 Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014AG3hnFAnSOQoabcp...> 🔥 ACTION ITEM: NextGen@ICANN Mentor Program Nominations The NextGen@ICANN Program seeks nominations for the 2024 Mentor Program. This appointment will serve for the ICANN79, ICANN80, and ICANN81 meetings. Nominations must be submitted no later than Friday, 1 November 2023. The community-nominated mentor will be responsible for overseeing the mentor process. Communities may choose to appoint program alumni and are encouraged to appoint active community members who have an interest in mentoring students. Guidelines for the program can be found here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014AG3hnFAnSOQoabcp...>. Interested community groups should select their respective volunteers and notify Deborah Escalera, deborah.escalera@icann.org [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014AG3hnFAnSOQoabcp...>. 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Call for Nominations: ICANN Academy 2024 Leadership Program From 9 October – 15 November 2023, ICANN has issued a call for nominations for the 2024 Leadership Program, scheduled for 29 February –1 March in San Juan, Puerto Rico, just prior to the ICANN79 Public Meeting. Deadline: 15 November 2023 Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014AG3hnFAnSOQoabcp...> Public Comment PUBLIC COMMENT SUMMARY REPORT: ccNSO PDP4 Initial Report on the (de)-selection of IDNccTLDs [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014AG3hnFAnSOQoabcp...> PUBLIC COMMENT SUMMARY REPORT: GNSO Guidance Process Applicant Support Guidance Recommendation Initial Report [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014AG3hnFAnSOQoabcp...> EXTENDED: Proposed Updates to Existing Rights Protection Mechanisms Documentation [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014AG3hnFAnSOQoabcp...> Open for Submissions: 24 August 2023 Closed for Submissions: 30 October 2023 Pilot Holistic Review Revised Draft Terms of Reference [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014AG3hnFAnSOQoabcp...> Open for Submissions: 28 September 2023 Closed for Submissions: 27 November 2023 See upcoming proceedings [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014AG3hnFAnSOQoabcp...>. 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