Thursday, 09 October 2025 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4e...] Click here to learn more about the New gTLD Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BQQsgvNI...> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BQQsgvNI...> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BQQsgvNI...> The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. 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 ICANN84 · ICANN84 Schedule · Prep Week Schedule · FAQ's · ICANN84 Time Change Notice Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN Extends Deadline for Applicant Support Program · NEW: The Latest New gTLD Program Achievements · NEW: As the Internet Evolves, ICANN Remains Focused on its Security and Stability · NEW: ICANN Issues Call for UA Day 2026 Proposals · NEW: SSAC 2025 Annual Workshop in Review Next Round · ICANN Materials Provide Prospective New gTLD Applicants Clarity on Key Topics · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · Call for ASP Mentors 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · NEXT WEEK: ICANN Generic Names Supporting Organization Calls for Volunteers for SPIRT · NEXT WEEK: ICANN Request for Proposal: NomCom Recruiting Services · NextGen@ICANN Mentor Program Nominations · Call for Nominations: 2026 ICANN Leadership Program · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Public Comment · NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: Functional Model for Root Server System Governance · NEXT WEEK: Preliminary Issue Report on a Policy Development Process on DNS Abuse Mitigation · Updated GNSO Stakeholder Group and Constituency Charter Amendment Process · Second Draft of the RIR Governance Document · Proposed Next Round Base gTLD Registry Agreement - Public Comment 2 of 2 Events · These events occur in October 2025. ICANN84 ICANN84 SCHEDULE [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BQQsgvNI...> PREP WEEK SCHEDULE [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BQQsgvNI...> FAQ's [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BQQsgvNI...> ICANN84 Time Change Notice On Sunday, 26 October 2025 the time zone in Dublin, Ireland will change from Irish Standard Time (UTC+1) to Greenwich Mean Time, back one hour (UTC+0). Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BQQsgvNI...> Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Extends Deadline for Applicant Support Program Entities that enter organizational information in the system by 19 November 2025 will now have until 19 December 2025 to submit a complete application. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BQQsgvNI...> NEW: The Latest New gTLD Program Achievements With continued momentum and the collaboration with the community, we are optimistic that we will open the new gTLD application window in April 2026, as planned. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BQQsgvNI...> NEW: As the Internet Evolves, ICANN Remains Focused on its Security and Stability Our remit, to ensure the security, stability, and resilience of those systems, is key to making the Internet work for the billions of people who depend on it. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BQQsgvNI...> NEW: ICANN Issues Call for UA Day 2026 Proposals Event proposals are encouraged from all relevant organizations The deadline to submit a proposal is 9 November 2025. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BQQsgvNI...> NEW: SSAC 2025 Annual Workshop in Review The SSAC workshop enables our members to come together to plan our strategic goals and upcoming work for the year ahead. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BQQsgvNI...> Next Round ICANN Materials Provide Prospective New gTLD Applicants Clarity on Key Topics ICANN org is developing supplemental, complementary materials to aid prospective generic top-level domain (gTLD) applicants in understanding the Next Round application requirements, and how to navigate the application and evaluation processes. Blog [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BQQsgvNI...>. Key Topic Overview Documents. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BQQsgvNI...> Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages ICANN is working with the community to identify potential Applicant Support Program (ASP) applicants – especially in regions that are currently under-represented in ICANN. If you are interested in helping to raise awareness among your own contacts or communities, please use the materials in the Next Round Champions Toolkit [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BQQsgvNI...>. To stay up to date on the New gTLD Program: Next Round and ASP, join the mailing list: nextroundinfo@icann.org. ASP leads, targets, and ideas can be sent to engagement.newgTLDprogram@icann.org<mailto:engagement.newgTLDprogram@icann.org>. Call for ASP Mentors ICANN is seeking volunteer mentors who would like to offer their expertise to supported applicants as part of the ASP in the new gTLD Program: Next Round [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BQQsgvNI...>. ICANN is looking for mentors who can share insights and experience across ICANN Languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish) to support diverse gTLD applicants. Mentors may play a role in: advising applicants on navigating the gTLD application process and DNS industry; identifying resources; providing guidance; sharing experiences as appropriate; and helping supported applicants navigate the ICANN community and Public Meetings. If you or someone in your network might be interested, please refer to the mentor registration announcement [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BQQsgvNI...> for more information. Questions about the ASP or becoming a supported applicant Mentor can be sent to globalsupport@icann.org<mailto:globalsupport@icann.org>. Action Items NEXT WEEK: ICANN Generic Names Supporting Organization Calls for Volunteers for SPIRT In coordination with the GNSO Council, the SPIRT will collaborate with ICANN org to address all non-minor changes during the program using the Predictability Framework. Deadline: Friday, 17 October 2025 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BQQsgvNI...> NEXT WEEK: ICANN Request for Proposal: NomCom Recruiting Services By issuing this RFP, ICANN is soliciting proposals from qualified suppliers for the provision of the services to achieve this. Deadline: 17 October 2025 Announcement [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BQQsgvNI...> RFP Overview [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BQQsgvNI...> NextGen@ICANN Mentor Program Nominations The NextGen@ICANN Program is seeking nominations for three (3) positions in the 2026 Mentor Program. These mentors will guide the NextGen participants through the mentorship process during the ICANN85-87 meetings. ICANN will provide travel funding for the appointed mentors to attend these meetings. Each Supporting Organization (SO) and Advisory Committee (AC) is invited to nominate one individual for a total of three spots. Nominations can include program alumni, and we encourage the selection of active community members who are passionate about mentoring students. SOs and ACs can also choose to renominate previous mentors. Please note that individual self-nominations will not be accepted. All nominations must be submitted by Friday, 7 November 2025 to Fernanda Iunes at fernanda.iunes@icann.org. If we receive nominations from more than three SOs/ACs, they will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, but ICANN org will prioritize groups that have not had mentors in the past. Call for Nominations: 2026 ICANN Leadership Program From 30 September – 21 November 2024, ICANN will issue a call for nominations for the 2026 Leadership Program, scheduled for 5 – 6 March in Mumbai, India, just before the ICANN85 Public Meeting. Current and incoming community leaders interested in participating in the program need to be endorsed by their Supporting Organization, Advisory Committee, or stakeholder group chairs. The ICANN organization will reach out to the respective chairs for nominations and a registration link will be sent directly to individuals who are nominated. 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Public Comment NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: Functional Model for Root Server System Governance [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BQQsgvNI...> NEXT WEEK: Preliminary Issue Report on a Policy Development Process on DNS Abuse Mitigation [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BQQsgvNI...> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 08 September 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Saturday, 18 October 2025 Updated GNSO Stakeholder Group and Constituency Charter Amendment Process [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BQQsgvNI...> Submissions Opening Date: Wednesday, 10 September 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Wednesday, 05 November 2025 Second Draft of the RIR Governance Document [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BQQsgvNI...> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 28 August 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Friday, 07 November 2025 Proposed Next Round Base gTLD Registry Agreement - Public Comment 2 of 2 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BQQsgvNI...> Submissions Opening Date: Tuesday, 30 September 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 17 November 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BQQsgvNI...>. 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