[https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=3e632acc-d810-4c72-8406-128418309bd8&...] Thursday, 13 February 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=0013WYO5Lq7...> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013WYO5Lq7...> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013WYO5Lq7...> 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 ICANN82 · ICANN82 Prep Week Schedule Now Available · ICANN82 Zoom Backgrounds · Register Now for ICANN82 Information Sharing · NEW: Call for ASP Mentors · NEW: Chair’s Blog: January Board Workshop Recap · ICANN Opens Application Period for New gTLD Applicant Support Program · ICANN Opens New gTLD Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Webinars · NEXT WEEK: ICANN Webinar to Discuss INFERMAL, a Project Focused on Malicious Domain Registrations · DNS Training Webinars for ISPs · Webinar - DNS Training Session for ISPs: ICANN & ISPCP · Webinar - DNS Training Session for ISPs: DNS related threats 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions Public Comment · CLOSES TOMORROW: ICANN FY26-30 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY26 Op Plans & Budgets · CLOSES TOMORROW: Draft PTI FY26 Operating Plan and Budget · Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews Events · These events occur in February and March 2025. ICANN82 ICANN82 Prep Week Schedule Now Available ICANN82 Prep Week will be held Monday through Wednesday, 24–26 February 2025. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013WYO5Lq7...> ICANN82 Zoom Backgrounds Generic and SO/AC specific ICANN82 Zoom backgrounds are now available here. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013WYO5Lq7...> Register Now for ICANN82 ICANN82 will be held 8 - 13 March 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Seattle Hotel. Prep Week (Online Only): 24 - 26 February 2025 Read more and register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013WYO5Lq7...> Information Sharing NEW: 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=0013WYO5Lq7...>. 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=0013WYO5Lq7...> for more information. Questions about the ASP or becoming a supported applicant Mentor can be sent to globalsupport@icann.org<mailto:globalsupport@icann.org>. NEW: Chair’s Blog: January Board Workshop Recap With several newly appointed Board members and our new CEO, Kurtis Lindqvist, in attendance, this workshop exuded energy and enthusiasm for the year ahead. The Board was especially pleased to hear from Kurtis about his initial impressions of his role at ICANN and plans going forward. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013WYO5Lq7...> ICANN Opens Application Period for New gTLD Applicant Support Program ICANN has opened the application submission period for the Applicant Support Program (ASP), part the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round. The ASP provides financial and nonfinancial assistance to qualified, eligible entities who plan to apply for a new gTLD. The application window will be open for 12 months. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013WYO5Lq7...> ICANN Opens Application Period for New gTLD Applicant Support Program ICANN has opened the application submission period for the Applicant Support Program (ASP), part the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round. The ASP provides financial and nonfinancial assistance to qualified, eligible entities who plan to apply for a new gTLD. The application window will be open for 12 months. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013WYO5Lq7...> ICANN Opens New gTLD Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program ICANN has opened the Registry Service Provider (RSP) Evaluation Program for the New Generic TopLevel Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round. The RSP Evaluation Program was created to streamline the evaluation of gTLD applications by separating the evaluation of the technical aspects of operating the gTLD from the application for the name. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013WYO5Lq7...> 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=0013WYO5Lq7...>. 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=0013WYO5Lq7...>. 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=0013WYO5Lq7...> 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=0013WYO5Lq7...> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Webinars NEXT WEEK: ICANN Webinar to Discuss INFERMAL, a Project Focused on Malicious Domain RegistrationsI Date: Wednesday, 19 February 2025, at 15:00 UTC Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013WYO5Lq7...> DNS Training Webinars for ISPs ICANN's Technical Engagement team from the Office of the Chief Technology Officer, in collaboration with the Internet Service Providers and Connectivity Providers (ISPCP) constituency, is excited to announce a series of training sessions focusing on topics related to the Domain Name System (DNS). These sessions are intended for all Internet Service Providers (ISPs) globally. Please see the Sessions for ISPs below. Webinar - DNS Training Session for ISPs: ICANN & ISPCP Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025, 15:00 UTC to 16:00 UTC Learn more and Register now. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013WYO5Lq7...> Webinar - DNS Training Session for ISPs: DNS related threats Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025, 15:00 UTC to 16:30 UTC Learn more and Register now. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013WYO5Lq7...> Action Items Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions The Nominating Committee (NomCom) of ICANN is accepting applications for key leadership positions within ICANN's Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees, Public Technical Identifiers (PTI), and the ICANN Board of Directors. The deadline to submit applications is 28 March 2025 at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013WYO5Lq7...> Public Comment CLOSES TOMORROW: I [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013WYO5Lq7NzzaYdWgD5jZpW-XkCoDy-wqxjXr2weJOHrQliNZPShdhLVE6vs2ZpIsAZ9AeKmZ2oS4m-tKoXXUJe8KDWPP4SgyMEhDdF2um7uegtgUSiC55_W2UtanuIplXQV2nrLFmR-yTM-GSf4uVKZsHB-uODx7M5Tci1oce8sCYleEr1kxftcpFO1iZEjaeRQe7bWft7LXNm87vhzwk49BQFiw-P4zy4H705wCD6p3263XWv2wer0ae998YtCvH44uyvDVH6keRRXkGVFWVcTBe4klhM5iwqKv-F27pkc=&c=3gjd2T3gu86yeScQYa3gYD4eXxqr-Ga14vv8QSx8ZfHA99hABAe5iA==&ch=Joo7Tcyz7wxPK2M4ugt0KTCS95606ld3gAlxqEpcszxSDcoCndMBug==__;!!PtGJab4!5a6bizgAd1k6GkNmA3XAui7gm7FBvxWSFESL5AhHuHGpqyjNuAFaEkSEhmEdl9F0q5Ee4usf_IEcMTcRL7HnK7xbu-K9kA$>CAN [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013WYO5Lq7NzzaYdWgD5jZpW-XkCoDy-wqxjXr2weJOHrQliNZPShdhLVE6vs2ZpIsAZ9AeKmZ2oS4m-tKoXXUJe8KDWPP4SgyMEhDdF2um7uegtgUSiC55_W2UtanuIplXQV2nrLFmR-yTM-GSf4uVKZsHB-uODx7M5Tci1oce8sCYleEr1kxftcpFO1iZEjaeRQe7bWft7LXNm87vhzwk49BQFiw-P4zy4H705wCD6p3263XWv2wer0ae998YtCvH44uyvDVH6keRRXkGVFWVcTBe4klhM5iwqKv-F27pkc=&c=3gjd2T3gu86yeScQYa3gYD4eXxqr-Ga14vv8QSx8ZfHA99hABAe5iA==&ch=Joo7Tcyz7wxPK2M4ugt0KTCS95606ld3gAlxqEpcszxSDcoCndMBug==__;!!PtGJab4!5a6bizgAd1k6GkNmA3XAui7gm7FBvxWSFESL5AhHuHGpqyjNuAFaEkSEhmEdl9F0q5Ee4usf_IEcMTcRL7HnK7xbu-K9kA$>N FY26-30 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY26 Op Plans & Budgets [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013WYO5Lq7...> Open for Submissions: 17 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 14 February 2025 CLOSES TOMORROW: Draft PTI FY26 Operating Plan and Budget [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013WYO5Lq7...> Open for Submissions: 17 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 14 February 2025 Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013WYO5Lq7...> Open for Submissions: 23 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 21 March 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013WYO5Lq7...>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013WYO5Lq7...>. Events These events occur in February and March 2025. To learn more, please visit our community engagement calendar [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013WYO5Lq7...>. · ICANN Stakeholder Engagement Breakfast: Next Round of New gTLDs - Kenya · Middle East and Adjoining Countries School on Internet Governance (MEAC-SIG) 2025 · The 8th Meeting of The ATU Task Group on Emerging Technologies · APRICOT2025/ APNIC59 · Awareness Workshop: ICANN’s Applicant Support Program (ASP) for the Private Sector Forum and Smart Africa Alliance Members. · Webinar on INFERMAL - a Project Focused on Malicious Domain Registrations · Dominios en Expansión: historia y oportunidades en la creación de direcciones digitales · ICANN - Internet Technology Engagement Volume 7, Issue 13 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013WYO5Lq7...> | Next Issue: Monday, 17 February 2025 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013WYO5Lq7...>