[https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=75654af0-a51f-4d25-a81f-607a496bcd4d&...] Thursday, 31 October 2024 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. Click Here to Learn More about the RDRS Pilot Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019Hs-zXiN...> 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 ICANN81 · Register · Prep Week Schedule · ICANN81 Schedule · PRSP Pre-ICANN81 Briefing · NEW: ICANN81 Policy Briefing · NEW: ICANN81 GNSO Policy Briefing · ICANN Reviews team available for engagement during ICANN81 Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN Community Excellence Award: Now Accepting Nominations · NEW: Approved Resolutions | Special Meeting of the ICANN Board | 24 October 2024 · NEW: Strengthening ICANN Account Security: Removing Voice Call Authentication in MFA · NEW: Reporting on ICANN APAC Regional Plan Achievements for FY24 · NEW: Investing in Our Mission by Enhancing Financial Stability at ICANN · NEW: ICANN Leads Critical Discussions at 2024 Internet Governance Forum · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Events · DNS Operations and DNSSEC Workshop - Mauritania 2024 · North Africa Internet Governance Forum (NAIGF) 2024 · PITA Strategy Forum 2024 - Revised Dates · ICANN & Ankara University FISAUM Joint Webinar · YIGF Cambodia · NEW: New gTLD Next Round Special Outreach in Nigeria · NEW: IGF Armenia 2024 · NEW: Domain Days Dubai 2024 · NEW: Ninth Ministerial Conference UN (ECLAC) · NEW: Internet Measurement Day- Istanbul 🔥 Action Items 🔥 · NEW: ICANN83 Fellowship Application Round Now Open · CLOSES TODAY: NextGen@ICANN Mentor Program Nominations · CLOSES TODAY: NextGen@ICANN Program Selection Committee Nominations Public Comment · NEXT WEEK: Proposed Renewal of the Registry Agreement for .COM · Recommendations for the (de-)selection of IDNccTLDs and related variants · Proposed Internet Coordination Policy 2 (ICP-2) Version 2 Principles · ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct on SOIs and General Ethics Policy ICANN81 Register [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019Hs-zXiN...> Prep Week Schedule [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019Hs-zXiN...> ICANN81 Schedule [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019Hs-zXiN...> PRSP Pre-ICANN81 Briefing [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019Hs-zXiN...> ICANN81 Policy Briefing [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019Hs-zXiN...> ICANN81 GNSO Policy Briefing [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019Hs-zXiN...> New gTLD Program: Next Round ICANN81 Status Update [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019Hs-zXiN...> ICANN Reviews team available for engagement during ICANN81 The ICANN Reviews Program encompasses the management of Specific Reviews and Organizational Reviews, including any resulting implementation work that relates to improving the reviews process. The ICANN org Review Support and Accountability team is available to your group to engage on the status of several initiatives underway to improve ICANN Reviews, including: · Launch of the Pilot Holistic Review · Progress of the work led by the community to evolve Organizational Reviews into a Continuous Improvement Program · Planning for the Fourth Accountability and Transparency Review Schedule an engagement with us by contacting rsa-coordinators@icann.org [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019Hs-zXiN...>. ICANN Accountability page [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019Hs-zXiN...> | ICANN.org Reviews page [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019Hs-zXiN...> Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Community Excellence Award: Now Accepting Nominations ICANN opened the nomination period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award today. The nomination period will close on 9 January 2025 at 23:59 UTC. Read more [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019Hs-zXiN...>. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019Hs-zXiN...> NEW: Approved Resolutions | Special Meeting of the ICANN Board | 24 October 2024 Please find the Approved Resolutions from the 24 October 2024 Special Meeting of the ICANN Board here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019Hs-zXiN...>. NEW: Strengthening ICANN Account Security: Removing Voice Call Authentication in MFA As we continue to enhance our security protocols, we are making an important update to the multi-factor authentication (MFA) options for your ICANN Account. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019Hs-zXiN...> NEW: Reporting on ICANN APAC Regional Plan Achievements for FY24 As we move into FY25, we continue to support the community in working to bring the next billion Internet users, many of whom do not speak English, online. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019Hs-zXiN...> NEW: Investing in Our Mission by Enhancing Financial Stability at ICANN After over a decade of no changes to its fees, ICANN has made the difficult yet prudent decision to recommend an increase in fees for most of its gTLD registry operators and accredited registrars. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019Hs-zXiN...> NEW: ICANN Leads Critical Discussions at 2024 Internet Governance Forum The ICANN delegation will be led by incoming ICANN President and CEO Kurtis Lindqvist, who will assume the role that same month, alongside ICANN Board Chair Tripti Sinha. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019Hs-zXiN...> 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=0019Hs-zXiN...>. 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>. ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers ICANNWiki is seeking volunteers to assist with creating and editing articles and content for the site. Do you want to help? Getting started is as simple as requesting an account [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019Hs-zXiN...>. Then, make sure to read the short content guide [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019Hs-zXiN...> to get a feel for what belongs in the wiki. Also, feel free to take a look at some data source suggestions [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019Hs-zXiN...> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Events DNS Operations and DNSSEC Workshop - Mauritania 2024 Date: Monday 28 October 2024 (07:00 UTC) - Saturday 2 November 2024 (15:00 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019Hs-zXiN...> North Africa Internet Governance Forum (NAIGF) 2024 Date: Tuesday 29 October 2024 (07:42 UTC) - Friday 1 November 2024 (07:42 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019Hs-zXiN...> PITA Strategy Forum 2024 - Revised Dates Date: Thursday 31 October 2024 (06:56 UTC) - Saturday 2 November 2024 (06:56 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019Hs-zXiN...> ICANN & Ankara University FISAUM Joint Webinar Date: Friday 1 November 2024 (15:30 - 16:30 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019Hs-zXiN...> YIGF Cambodia Date: Saturday 2 November 2024 (01:00 UTC) - Monday 4 November 2024 (01:00 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019Hs-zXiN...> NEW: New gTLD Next Round Special Outreach in Nigeria Date: Monday 4 November 2024 (08:00 - 13:00 UTC) Read more [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019Hs-zXiN...>. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019Hs-zXiN...> NEW: IGF Armenia 2024 Date: Tuesday 5 November 2024 (06:00 - 14:00 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019Hs-zXiN...> NEW: Domain Days Dubai 2024 Date: Tuesday 5 November 2024 (07:00 UTC) - Thursday 7 November 2024 (15:00 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019Hs-zXiN...> NEW: Ninth Ministerial Conference UN (ECLAC) Date: Tuesday 5 November 2024 (15:24 UTC) - Friday 8 November 2024 (15:24 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019Hs-zXiN...> NEW: Internet Measurement Day- Istanbul Date: Wednesday 6 November 2024 (06:30 - 14:30 UTC) Read more [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019Hs-zXiN...>. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019Hs-zXiN...> Action Items NEW: ICANN83 Fellowship Application Round Now Open This round is open only to those who have previously completed an ICANN Fellowship. The ICANN83 meeting is scheduled for 9-12 June 2025 in Prague, Czech Republic. Deadline: 24 November 2024, 23:59 UTC Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019Hs-zXiN...> CLOSES TODAY: NextGen@ICANN Mentor Program Nominations The NextGen@ICANN Program seeks nominations to fill three (3) slots for the 2025 Mentor Program. These appointments will serve for the ICANN82-84 meetings. Nominations must be submitted no later than Thursday, 31 October 2024. Interested community groups should select their respective volunteers and notify Fernanda Iunes at fernanda.iunes@icann.org<mailto:fernanda.iunes@icann.org>. CLOSES TODAY: NextGen@ICANN Program Selection Committee Nominations NextGen@ICANN Program is seeking nominations to fill three (3) slots for selection committee members. Each SO/AC is asked to nominate candidates for these positions. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. Interested community groups should select their respective NextGen@ICANN Selection Committee volunteers by Thursday, 31 October 2024. Interested community groups should select their respective volunteers and notify Fernanda Iunes at fernanda.iunes@icann.org<mailto:fernanda.iunes@icann.org>. Each selection committee member will serve for a period of two (2) years beginning with ICANN83. For program details please visit our page [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019Hs-zXiN...>. Public Comment NEXT WEEK: Proposed Renewal of the Registry Agreement for .COM [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019Hs-zXiN...> Open for Submissions: 26 September 2024 Closed for Submissions: 05 November 2024 Recommendations for the (de-)selection of IDNccTLDs and related variants [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019Hs-zXiN...> Open for Submissions: 08 October 2024 Closed for Submissions: 22 November 2024 Proposed Internet Coordination Policy 2 (ICP-2) Version 2 Principles [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019Hs-zXiN...> Open for Submissions: 08 October 2024 Closed for Submissions: 25 November 2024 ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct on SOIs and General Ethics Policy [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019Hs-zXiN...> Open for Submissions: 16 October 2024 Closed for Submissions: 02 December 2024 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019Hs-zXiN...>. 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