[ICANN76][r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...> ‌ ICANN76 Newsletter 9 March 2023 MEETING SCHEDULE [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...> TOP NEWS ¡Bienvenidos a México! [Rodrigo de la Parra][r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...> By Rodrigo de la Parra, VP, Stakeholder Engagement and Managing Director – Latin America and Caribbean On behalf of the ICANN Latin American and Caribbean team, welcome to the ICANN76 Community Forum [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...> in the beautiful city of Cancún, Mexico. You may not realize this, but we last hosted an ICANN Public Meeting in Mexico 14 years ago for ICANN34 in Mexico City. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic altered our plans for hosting a meeting in Cancún in 2020 and in 2021. I’m pleased to finally welcome you to my country! ICANN76 offers something for everyone: advancing policy work, conducting outreach, exchanging best practices, negotiating business deals, and interacting with other members of the ICANN community, Board, and organization (org). The Community Forum is structured to allow time for the Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees to internally meet and discuss. There also is plenty of time for cross-community interactions, and plenary sessions on topics of communitywide interest. I look forward to seeing you online or in person! Please register and view the full schedule on the ICANN76 website [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...>. Looking Ahead to ICANN76 [David Olive][r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...> By David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support and Managing Director, Washington, D.C. We will soon convene in Cancún for the ICANN76 Community Forum [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...>. ICANN looks forward to returning to Mexico for the first time since 2009. We are grateful for the commitment of our Latin American stakeholders and for the support of our local host committee. To help you prepare, I recommend reading the ICANN76 Policy Outlook Report [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...> and reviewing the ICANN76 Prep Week materials [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...>. Whether you are an ICANN Public Meetings regular, an occasional participant, or a newcomer, I encourage you to contribute to ICANN76 and the ICANN multistakeholder model. For more details on what to expect at ICANN76, read my blog [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...>. Previewing the March Board Workshop and ICANN76 [Tripti Sinha][r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...> By Tripti Sinha, ICANN Board Chair Before the [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcyLqZPF3Jwd_5ef92XygbT2LAad7O6hZn3GXfrxLnIs-XukCZmGsc-wgKUAwJhW9maD4aADwjZ0qLgkWbtPt1jjDmnVzvyDj7jjDr3n9xLcaeNh8PhfofCnQr0q1LXFx-VeEByRbyhPP2RjVjJPqiUpbbhHE=&c=LnkcOLa2HRzoGGh459c_e1hrjMSvYNIIuaVosTdan6pF9RlxBY7Rng==&ch=xU53MAWPnDBSU0BzryMFbbEUTe6M_Cg4c06Xx8CUI8Roo_kO4bJKeA==__;!!PtGJab4!5VC8O2AzSBrLpSolEN1HHDgKz4vRv2Tgk78G9kf35brzpzqfcwrXa50zxY4VgPPIi9CtRWAWj6jZCEIH4FLl7AuyPE-0lSWU-hxlQHj8CNozfIYB$>ICANN76 Community Forum [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...>, the ICANN Board will meet in Cancún for its next workshop. Just last week, the Board passed [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcyLqZPF3Jwd_5ef92XygbT2LAad7O6hZn3GXfr_JhxmfWafP-YrYu3AJQbbsU46HeNjH5ffjnm022bLc4KgHl3izaX2Vlw1mFrRGB8DRksU6pSyFp7KQGQlkJIaGgVHGfeHWW_ZZTJOfcQ2BWYJEYuzIMgh6-Y3iFnsn3yFKhB7_pPjmGOCwXgHKRa-bjaOEWJBQkObxJGuccAorqj22qXrqbIZdrTFFaYh8LgUsZZyMccYCsihPBUC0zveFv1pQGUGcobCXMGvswCDq6vAcm0xsBdWE=&c=LnkcOLa2HRzoGGh459c_e1hrjMSvYNIIuaVosTdan6pF9RlxBY7Rng==&ch=xU53MAWPnDBSU0BzryMFbbEUTe6M_Cg4c06Xx8CUI8Roo_kO4bJKeA==__;!!PtGJab4!5VC8O2AzSBrLpSolEN1HHDgKz4vRv2Tgk78G9kf35brzpzqfcwrXa50zxY4VgPPIi9CtRWAWj6jZCEIH4FLl7AuyPE-0lSWU-hxlQHj8CARX3-NY$>resolutions [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...> directing ICANN org to develop and launch the WHOIS Disclosure System, and establishing the President and CEO Search Committee, yet we still have much to do. We on the Board are eager to engage with the ICANN community to determine the next steps to take in progressing our collective work on initiatives in support of ICANN’s mission. For highlights from the workshop agenda, and the ICANN76 sessions I’m most excited for, read my blog [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...>. YOUTUBE LIVESTREAMS [YouTube Livestream][r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...> Select ICANN76 sessions will be livestreamed on YouTube as part of ICANN's efforts to increase accessibility. These view-only livestreams provide a low-bandwidth alternative for participants. All times are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Welcome Ceremony [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...> 13 March, 14:00–15:00 UTC YouTube Livestream [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...> Q&A With ICANN Org Executive Team [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...> 13 March, 15:30–17:00 UTC YouTube Livestream [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...> Looking Toward WSIS+20 [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...> 15 March, 15:30–17:00 UTC YouTube Livestream [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...> ICANN Public Forum [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...> 16 March, 15:30–17:00 UTC YouTube Livestream [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...> ICANN Board Meeting [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...> 16 March, 20:00–21:00 UTC YouTube Livestream [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...> Updates on Geopolitical, Legislative, and Regulatory Developments [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...> 16 March, 21:30–22:30 UTC YouTube Livestream [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...> ICANN NEWS ICANN Celebrates International Women’s Day With 2 Female Leaders at the Helm [International Women's Day][r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...> As the world observed International Women’s Day on 8 March, ICANN is celebrating an important milestone: For the first time in its 24-year history, ICANN has two women in its highest leadership positions. Tripti Sinha is the second female Board Chair in ICANN’s history. In 1998, Esther Dyson was named as ICANN’s first Board Chairman. Interim President and CEO Sally Costerton is the first woman to fill the role. Sinha and Costerton shared their thoughts on the occasion in this press release [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...>. Join the LACRALO General Assembly 2023 [LACRALO][r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...> The Latin American and Caribbean Islands Regional At-Large Organization (LACRALO) will hold its hybrid General Assembly (GA) 13–14 March during ICANN76. The GA will center on the theme “Re-Connect, Re-Evolve, and Re-Promote.” The GA program will include a panel discussion on the Latin American impact on the ICANN ecosystem, a session aimed at strengthening the members’ knowledge of ICANN, At-Large, and more. LACRALO members will also meet with ICANN’s Global Stakeholder Engagement Latin American and Caribbean regional team to discuss outreach and engagement plans. GA participants will be invited to attend networking events, including an event showcasing Mexican culture that is open to all members of the ICANN community. Visit this page [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...> for more information and the agenda. SESSION HIGHLIGHT Subsequent Procedures: Issues and Next Steps [SubPro ODP][r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...> ICANN org’s New Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) Subsequent Procedures Program team will facilitate a panel discussion with several Board members to discuss the next steps in the implementation of the Final Report on the New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...> recommendations that the Board is considering. The discussion will also address some of the issues identified in the Operational Design Assessment [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...>. Subsequent Procedures: Issues and Next Steps [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...> | 12 March, 14:00 UTC ICANN76 RESOURCES [Cancun, Mexico][r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...> Top Cancún Travel Tips We look forward to welcoming the ICANN community to Cancún, Mexico, for the ICANN76 Community Forum [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...>. For those traveling to attend the meeting in person, here are a few tips to ensure a smooth trip: · Transportation: If you need to travel by car, it’s best to use a car service or authorized taxi. There are taxi stands outside the hotels and restaurants in the Hotel Zone, but it may be difficult to hail a taxi in the street. The taxis do not use meters, so confirm the fare before departing. You must pay for taxis with cash. · Value-Added Tax: If you are visiting from abroad, you can waive the 16 percent value-added tax on purchases by showing your passport. Be sure to get a passport stamp at the airport immigration checkpoint upon arrival. · Smoking: As of January 2023, smoking is banned in all public places in Mexico, including sidewalks and beaches. We recommend that you check with your government’s bureau responsible for international travel for additional information on cultural considerations and local laws that may be different from your home country. For more ICANN76 travel information and an overview of health and safety measures, visit the ICANN76 website [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...>. For a list of top things to do in and around Cancún, read this blog [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...>. [Prep Week][r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...> Review the Prep Week Materials ICANN76 Prep Week took place from 27 February to Wednesday 1 March. If you missed any sessions or would like a recap, you can find the session recordings and materials on the ICANN76 schedule [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...>. Read the Policy Outlook Report and the GNSO Policy Briefing ICANN org's Policy Development Support team has published the ICANN76 Policy Outlook Report [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...>, which provides an overview of the planned activities of the Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees. The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Policy Support team has published the ICANN76 Policy Briefing [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...> to help the community prepare for ICANN76. [Policy Outlook Report][r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...> [GNSO Policy Briefing][r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...> Check Out the ICANN76 PRSP Briefing [PRSP Briefing][r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...> ICANN org’s Policy Research and Stakeholder Programs (PRSP) team has published a briefing ahead of ICANN76. The PRSP Pre-ICANN76 Briefing [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...> provides status updates on the various community-facing projects that the team supports. The PRSP team hopes that this briefing increases visibility and accountability for the projects, which include Universal Acceptance, Internationalized Domain Names, and the New gTLD Subsequent Procedures. ICANN LEARN SPOTLIGHT [ICANN Learn][r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011GnVpyQWWHDECXYcy...> 103.1 ICANN Public Meetings for Newcomers If you are new to ICANN Public Meetings, this course will help you make the most of your meeting experience. You will learn to identify the groups in which to participate, recognize key terms relating to ICANN’s functions and groups, and develop a strategy for participating and networking at the meeting. 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