[ICANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ&...> News Alert https://www.icann.org/resources/press-material/release-2017-03-13-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resources_press-2Dmaterial_release-2D2017-2D03-2D13-2Den&d=DwMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=738tfUXhZJXWsdw_23_c_s9PErnOaGw0L9TYgy4aOl4&s=pkb525SsIfa-Qtx2dQw2p08qwKYtZ2PZAQQqM1foOvA&e=> ________________________________ Denmark's Minister of Culture Remarks on the Success of ICANN's Multistakeholder Model 13 March 2017 Copenhagen, Denmark… ICANN's 58th public meeting, taking place from 11 to 16 March in Copenhagen, Denmark, has attracted more than 2500 registered participants. The meeting, hosted by the Danish Business Authority and the Danish Internet Forum, is being held six months after the IANA Stewardship Transition[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_anno...>, a milestone in the history of ICANN's multistakeholder community. Stakeholders from around the world, including people from businesses, governments, academia, and civil society, have convened in Denmark to discuss various topics such as the next steps after the IANA Stewardship Transition, enhancements to ICANN's accountability and the new generic top level domain (gTLD) program. At the opening ceremony, Denmark's Minister of Culture, Mette Bock, commented on the IANA Stewardship Transition and ICANN's multistakeholder model, stating "The IANA Stewardship Transition only happened because the whole ICANN community, and that is you, was able to work together and to develop proposals that received a very broad support. It was, indeed, a masterpiece and showcase for how the multistakeholder model can function and deliver sustainable results." Chairman of DIFO and DK-Hostmaster, Professor Henrik Udsen, also commented on the importance of this model. "Like ICANN, DIFO is based on a multistakeholder model, ensuring that all interest of the Danish Internet society is represented in the continuing efforts to make the .dk zone attractive and security," said Udsen. "We believe that this multistakeholder model both at a national and international level is a vital component in creating robust solutions to the many challenges we face." ICANN's President and CEO, Göran Marby, stressed the importance of diversity with respect to the future Internet users, saying "To be able to support the next generation of Internet users, we need to be diverse enough to understand the nodes going forward." ICANN Board Chair, Dr. Stephen Crocker, remarked on the importance of working together globally to maintain the Internet. "We're all different parts of one entity united by a common purpose to help maintain an amazing global network of networks," said Crocker. "If we do our mission well, we will facilitate communication and the flow of information around the globe, but the only way that we can do that is if we work together and the work that we do together is framed by compassion and respect." At the ceremony, ICANN's Chief Technology Officer David Conrad announced the launch of a test bed for the upcoming Key Signing Key (KSK) Rollover. "On 11 October 2017, relatively soon, we are going to be changing the root key signing key. Before that time, DNS operators, who have enabled DNSSEC validation, must update their configurations. So what we're announcing today is a test bed for DNS operators to determine the readiness to support automatic updates.." ICANN is in the process of performing a Root Zone DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC) Key Signing Key (KSK) rollover[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resources...>. The KSK is used to cryptographically sign the Zone Signing Key (ZSK), which is used by the Root Zone Maintainer to DNSSEC-sign the root zone of the Internet's DNS. Maintaining an up-to-date KSK is essential to ensuring DNSSEC-signed domain names continue to validate following the rollover. Internet service providers, enterprise network operators and others who operate DNSSEC validation must update their systems with the public part of the new key signing key. Those unable to attend ICANN58 in person are highly encouraged to participate remotely. Details for remote participation in any of the sessions can be found here[schedule.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__schedule.icann.org_&d=D...>. Photos of the meeting can be found here[flickr.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.flickr.com_photos_i...>. BACKGROUND: Held three times a year, ICANN's public meetings convene members of the global, multistakeholder Internet community, made up of individual users, businesses, civil society, governments, research institutions and non-government organizations, to discuss issues impacting the Domain Name System (DNS) and develop relevant policies. Media Contacts Luna Madi Communications Director, EMEA London, U.K. Tel: +44 7780947574 Email: luna.madi@icann.org<mailto:luna.madi@icann.org> Buket Coskuner Global Communications Coordinator Istanbul, Turkey Tel: +90 533 487 6254 Email: buket.coskuner@icann.org<mailto:buket.coskuner@icann.org> About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you have to type an address into your computer - a name or a number. That address has to be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation and a community with participants from all over the world. ICANN and its community help keep the Internet secure, stable and interoperable. It also promotes competition and develops policy for the top-level of the Internet's naming system and facilitates the use of other unique Internet identifiers. For more information please visit: www.icann.org[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ...>.