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Thank You for Joining ICANN80
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By Sally Costerton, Interim President and CEO
On behalf of the ICANN organization, I would like to thank everyone who participated in ICANN80 both in person and online.
Moreover, I’d like to thank our host, the Government of Rwanda, which also hosted the High-Level Government Meeting in conjunction with the Policy Forum. This meeting
emphasized the important role that governments play in advising the ICANN Board on public policy issues that impact the Domain Name System (DNS).
Over the past four days, the ICANN Board, community, and organization made notable progress toward achieving our shared goals and fulfilling our mission of a secure,
stable, and unified global Internet.
Thank you all for fostering a productive and inclusive environment, and I look forward to seeing you at ICANN81!
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By Baher Esmat, VP, Stakeholder Engagement – Middle East and Africa
As we look ahead to the ICANN81 Annual General Meeting, scheduled to take place in Istanbul, Republic of Türkiye, from 9-14 November, 2024, anticipation is building.
A diverse melting pot of cultures and identities, Istanbul offers an environment where ideas flourish and creativity thrives. This setting will enhance the overall meeting experience for stakeholders.
ICANN81 will provide opportunities for collaboration among government representatives, business leaders, technical experts, and other stakeholders. The annual Dr.
Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building will be presented, and new members of the Board of Directors will take their seats.
Topics of discussion will include the GNSO Expedited Policy Development Process on IDNs; how root server operators should handle Root Server System security incidents;
and the ongoing review in the GNSO of the Transfer Policy. The Applicant Support and Registry Service Provider programs for the New gTLD Program: Next Round, both scheduled to open in Q4 2024, also will be discussed.
I look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful city.
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Recap of the 2024 Contracted Parties Summit
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ICANN’s Contracted Parties (CPs), which include generic top-level domain registrars and registries, met in Paris from 7–9 May for the 2024 Contracted Parties Summit.
The Summit provided these CPs an opportunity to engage with one another and acknowledge issues of mutual interest and importance.
The CP Summit featured 28 sessions across three full days with over 400 participants. These participants discussed a range of issues, including recent and ongoing
geopolitical developments, and committed to addressing them accordingly with the goal of preserving a single, interoperable, secure, and resilient Internet.
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Security and Stability Advisory Committee Community
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Join the Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC) Open Mic for an informal chat with committee members.
This is a time to engage directly with SSAC members and seek additional insights on current projects and initiatives, ask questions about security best practices
or emerging threats, and learn how you can contribute to the SSAC’s mission.
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Board Led Community Engagement on Draft FY26-30 ICANN Strategic Plan to Present Draft Strategies
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Join the Board Strategic Planning Committee (BSPC) for an interactive session in which the BSPC will share the draft strategies designed to shape ICANN’s activities
for fiscal years 2026–2030. This session is a great opportunity for the community to actively engage in the discussion of the draft strategies and provide valuable feedback before the draft Strategic Plan is made available for Public Comment in July.
During the session, the BSPC will present the draft strategies, highlighting their associated strategic goals and objectives. Participants will have the opportunity
to ask questions, share insights, and offer suggestions to help refine and strengthen the draft strategies.
Don't miss this chance to be part of the conversation and contribute to the development of the next Strategic Plan.
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Joint AFRALO-AfrICANN Meeting
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This session took place on Wednesday, 12 June. If you missed it or want to review, visit the session
page [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net] for the available session materials and recording.
AFRALO-AfrICANN met at ICANN80 to discuss their statement on the theme of “Bridging the Digital Divide: Empowering Africa through Multilingual Internet Infrastructure.”
The AFRALO-AfrICANN community met in Kigali for their 35th
joint meeting. The group discussed the statement “Bridging the Digital Divide: Empowering Africa through Multilingual Internet Infrastructure.” The statement recognizes Africa’s diverse linguistic landscape, which includes more than 2,000 spoken languages,
and highlighted several recommendations to achieve a multilingual internet in Africa. These include the promotion of local content, support for UA and IDNs, as well as capacity development and education. Representatives of the AFRALO At-Large Structure and
members of the AfrICANN community engaged in robust discussion on the principal challenges and opportunities Africa faces in creating a more inclusive, accessible, and equitable digital future for the continent.
AFRALO took pride in hosting these important events in Kigali, Rwanda, centered around the theme “Bridging Digital Divides, Connecting Cultures for Africa’s Digital
Empowerment.”
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Above: Members of the ICANN80 NextGen Program cohort
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ICANN’s Participation in NETmundial+10
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Above: Rodrigo de la Parra, ICANN’s Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean, at the NetMundial+10 meeting.
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The NETmundial+10 meeting in São Paulo concluded on 30 April and marked a pivotal moment in Internet governance. Building on the original 2014 conference, it brought
together 436 stakeholders from 79 countries including technical experts, the private sector, governments, civil society, and academia.
The meeting produced the "Strengthening Internet Governance and Digital Policy Processes"
statement,
[nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net] which emphasizes principles for governance and consensus-building. ICANN reaffirmed its commitment to the multistakeholder approach and
left with strengthened relationships and positive outcomes.
NETmundial+10 highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts in shaping an open, secure, and inclusive Internet.
ICANN’s Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean, Rodrigo de la Parra, wrote a
bylined
article [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net] for LinkedIn, which provides more information about ICANN's perspective on the multistakeholder model of Internet governance.
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Everton Rodrigues began his journey with ICANN in 2006 at ICANN27, when he served as a communications trainee at NIC.br, the local host. In 2014, he became an ICANN51
fellow, representing end users. This experience ignited his interest in the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA)
Stewardship Transition, leading him to pursue a Master’s degree in the subject.
Since ICANN66, he has attended every meeting, contributing as a member of CGI.br’s Advisory Team focused on the global Internet Governance agenda. Since 2021, he
has been a member of the Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) Meetings Programme Committee
(MPC), representing .br, and in June 2022, he assumed the role of MPC chair. In April 2023, he became a member of the ccNSO Internet Governance Liaison Committee (IGLC) and in June 2023 he was appointed the ccNSO liaison for the Generic Names Supporting Organization
(GNSO) Council.
“The history of many ccTLDs is closely intertwined with the evolution of the Internet in various regions,” Everton says. “As we continue to shape the present and
future of the Internet, I invite all ccTLDs to share their news and insights. I look forward to hearing from you.”
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“Let's harmonize diversity with purpose and through ethical leadership, create a digital future for all of us."
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Cristina M. Arrieta González
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Cristina M. Arrieta González holds an MBA with an emphasis on ethical leadership and currently serves as the executive director of the Institute for Human Development
in San Juan, Puerto Rico. A fellow at ICANN78 and participant at ICANN79, she is involved in the Not-for-Profit Organizations Constituency and the At-Large Organization.
Her professional and personal pursuits are geared toward enhancing her understanding and application of applied ethics, especially at the intersection of technology
and digital society. Arrieta is eager to explore the impact of technology on soft skills and to integrate her passion for social justice with the innovations of the 21st century. She values diversity, empathy, continuous learning, and purposeful engagement,
and advocates for the ICANN community to adopt an approach marked by openness and cooperation.
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“Let's collaborate to harness the full potential of technology for the benefit of all.”
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Kondwani Mbale's interest in Internet governance was sparked by his role as vice captain of Zambia Robotics 23, the country's first robotics team. In addition,
he is also a member of the EO Robotics Lab. As a civil engineering enthusiast, Kondwani is excited to join the ICANN community to explore the intersection of technology, governance, and civil society.
Kondwani is eager to participate in his inaugural ICANN meeting to network with fellow professionals, deepen his understanding of Internet governance issues, and
explore opportunities for collaboration and innovation. He hopes to contribute fresh perspectives and insights to discussions surrounding cyber security, Internet accessibility, and the integration of robotics technology.
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ICANN COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
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Co-Chair, Consolidated Policy Working Group
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“What I enjoy most about being a Working Group chair is the ability to learn every day from colleagues who contribute their intelligence, work, and wisdom to
the working group. Being given the opportunity to enrich my mind whilst serving the multistakeholder model is priceless.”
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Co-Chair, Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC) Registrar Nameserver Management Work Party
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“What I enjoyed most about being a Working Group chair: Working with some of the smartest people in the field, including invited guest Duane Wessels from Verisign. In
the process we also recruited a new SSAC member, Gautam Akiwate, who ended up co-chairing this Work Party with me.”
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Review the Participation Guides
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ICANN's Office of the Chief Technology Officer creates and publishes research papers and technical briefings for ICANN's diverse technical community.
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ICANN's Government Engagement publications summarize the discussions taking place within governments and intergovernmental organizations.
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SUBSCRIBE TO ICANN UPDATES
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