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Fwd: ICANN News Alert -- Schedule for ICANN70 Virtual Community Forum Now Available
by Maureen Hilyard March 1, 2021

March 1, 2021

[image: ICANN Announcement Alerts] *Schedule for ICANN70 Virtual Community Forum Now Available <https://newsalerts.icann.org/NTI5LUNSRS03MTcAAAF7jfb6fu4XxUGdMAW-hl92mVGj4h…>* 01 March 2021 LOS ANGELES – 1 March 2021 – The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has released the *schedule* <https://newsalerts.icann.org/NTI5LUNSRS03MTcAAAF7jfb6fw0aN6sBcGY-9J0Rz9xR91…> for the ICANN70 Community Forum, *22-25 March 2021*. Initially planned for Cancún, Mexico, the meeting will take place virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Registration is required to view the schedule. Details and information about remote participation tools, including interpretation, can be found *here* <https://newsalerts.icann.org/NTI5LUNSRS03MTcAAAF7jfb6f-EK5jphyyndx9Rz2KgTob…>. Important note: ICANN70 will be held in the UTC -5 (Chetumal) time zone of Cancún. ICANN70 is the fourth virtual ICANN Public Meeting. Developed in collaboration among cross-functional ICANN org teams and community groups, the schedule includes sessions designed to advance the community's policy and technical work. Reminder: ICANN70 Prep Week will take place from 8-11 March 2021. The Prep Week session schedule is available here <https://newsalerts.icann.org/NTI5LUNSRS03MTcAAAF7jfb6frWH1VTediS9a_7Nbw0iG5…>. You can read more information about Prep Week here <https://newsalerts.icann.org/NTI5LUNSRS03MTcAAAF7jfb6fngCT-UyqdyGmZyDgBXyBm…> . About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world. [image: shadow] *[image: Twitter] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/NTI5LUNSRS03MTcAAAF7jfb6fwLsnoYHet_UyAtVuNFmZ3…>* [image: Facebook] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/NTI5LUNSRS03MTcAAAF7jfb6f0KdPj7PYcDV-W6Q8yoWQn…> [image: Instagram] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/NTI5LUNSRS03MTcAAAF7jfb6fiV7Gbrvt_T6liRJykslAb…> [image: Linkedin] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/NTI5LUNSRS03MTcAAAF7jfb6fqXOs8T56ZkBR0BP4PvzBn…> [image: YouTube] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/NTI5LUNSRS03MTcAAAF7jfb6fi8iXZWWx0UuTs5rxC7Dgu…> [image: shadow1] Unsubscribe <https://newsalerts.icann.org/NTI5LUNSRS03MTcAAAF7jfb6bzM2mu1970Jl4PlL_paWph…> | https://www.icann.org <https://newsalerts.icann.org/NTI5LUNSRS03MTcAAAF7jfb6f4scYUJlkHcdCw35Un6Iqf…> <https://newsalerts.icann.org/NTI5LUNSRS03MTcAAAF7jfb6f0pvGzoMGjFxFwOsjtQVvr…>

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Questions for the ICANN Board
by Maureen Hilyard March 1, 2021

March 1, 2021

Hi all We are not having a session with the ICANN Board @ ICANN70 because I felt we never really have a decent enough time for conversation. We will have a session with them in place of our ALT+ call after ICANN70 and can therefore have an extended 90 min call. The topics that will be discussed have been passed by the ALAC (with no further comments) and are on the At-Large Questions for ICANN70 wiki space <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Questions+for+ICANN70>for your information. One question that was originally posed has apparently been raised with the CEO already so we will not need to cover it again. Of course, we will also give them time to ask us questions as well. :) You will be informed of the date and time of the ALAC meeting with the Board when it has been finalised. Hoping everyone is keeping well Maureen

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DEADLINE - Friday, 26 February - Question/Topics for the Board Meeting with the ALAC Post-ICANN70
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 26, 2021

Feb. 26, 2021

Dear All, A friendly reminder to please post your suggestions for questions and/or topics for the Board meeting with the ALAC by 23:59 UTC on Friday, 26 February at: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Questions+for+ICANN70 . Kind regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> From: Heidi Ullrich <heidi.ullrich(a)icann.org> on behalf of ICANN Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Friday, 19 February 2021 at 5:37 PM To: "alac(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org" <alac(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Cc: Maureen Hilyard <maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com>, ICANN Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Subject: Question/Topics for the Board Meeting with the ALAC Post-ICANN70 Dear All, While the Board meeting with the ALAC will be held post-ICANN70 the deadline for submitting your questions and/or topics to the Board is Friday, 26 February. Therefore, could you please post your questions and/or topics for the Board meeting with the ALAC by 23:59 UTC on Friday, 26 February at: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Questions+for+ICANN70 ? Many thanks. Kind regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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Fwd: Thursday, 25 February 2021
by Maureen Hilyard Feb. 25, 2021

Feb. 25, 2021

Thursday, 25 February 2021 ICANN Community Leadership Digest The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. Table of Contents Information Sharing - REMINDER: FY23 Strategic Outlook Program: Trend Identification Sessions - REMINDER: ICANN Nominating Committee Application Period Now Open - REMINDER: ICANN Community Excellence Award Nomination Period Now Open ICANN70 Planning - DUE TOMORROW ICANN Board Interactions with Stakeholders during ICANN70 - DUE TOMORROW: ICANN70 Publication Support - DEADLINE MONDAY: Participate in "Newcomers Introduction to ICANN Communities" Webinar - DEADLINE NEXT WEEK: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program - REMINDER: ICANN org Finance and Planning Updates during ICANN70 - REMINDER: ITI Demonstrations during ICANN70 ICANN70 Resources - Registration - Virtual Backgrounds - Prep Week Schedule Public Comment - Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency (SSR2) Review Team Final Report - Additional Reference Label Generation Rulesets (LGRs) for the Second Level - IANA Naming Function Review: Recommendation for an IANA Naming Function Contract Amendment - EPDP Phase 2 Policy Recommendations for Board Consideration Information Sharing REMINDER: FY23 Strategic Outlook Program: Trend Identification Sessions From: Xavier Calvez, Senior Vice President, Planning and Chief Financial Officer ICANN is kicking off the FY23 Strategic Outlook trend identification process. ICANN community members will have the opportunity to participate in trend identification sessions via their Supporting Organization (SO) or Advisory Committee (AC). ICANN org will collaborate with SO and AC chairs and support teams to schedule their sessions over the next few weeks. We are targeting to complete the trend sessions by the end of March. All strategic outlook sessions will be conducted virtually. ICANN community members are encouraged to join this important discussion. Once complete, ICANN org will conduct a trend analysis and impact assessment. The Strategic Outlook Program is a joint effort of ICANN org, community, and Board to identify and track trends that are related to ICANN. This ensures that these opportunities and challenges are incorporated into current and future planning. Every year, new trends or shifts in existing trends impacting the operating plans (five-year or annual) and/or budget are factored into the annual iteration of those plans as appropriate. Significant shifts could also result in adjustments to the strategic plan. We look forward to your participation in this dialogue about ICANN planning and strategy. REMINDER: ICANN Nominating Committee Application Period Now Open The ICANN Nominating Committee invites interested individuals to submit applications for key leadership positions. Selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the Internet's technical coordination and policy development. The deadline to submit applications is Thursday, 18 March 2021 at 23:59 UTC. Applications should be submitted via the online <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cmpLAXGcOHAKdx3UrdbuG_PuJCRovp6-l4f1CdmbuFbS…>candidate portal <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cmpLAXGcOHAKdx3UrdbuG_PuJCRovp6-l4f1CdmbuFbS…>. All applications are confidential. Learn more. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cmpLAXGcOHAKdx3UrdbuG_PuJCRovp6-l4f1CdmbuFbS…> REMINDER: ICANN Community Excellence Award Nomination Period Now Open From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support The nomination period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award 2020 is now open. The winner(s) will be announced during ICANN71. The ICANN Community Excellence Award recognizes ICANN community members who substantively contribute to policymaking within the ICANN ecosystem and who are deeply invested in developing consensus-based solutions within ICANN’s multistakeholder model. Learn more about the nomination process <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cmpLAXGcOHAKdx3UrdbuG_PuJCRovp6-l4f1CdmbuFbS…> and submit your nominations here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cmpLAXGcOHAKdx3UrdbuG_PuJCRovp6-l4f1CdmbuFbS…> by Monday, 29 March 2021. ICANN70 Planning DUE TOMORROW: ICANN Board Interactions with ICANN Communities during ICANN70 From: ICANN Board Chair Maarten Botterman Dear ICANN community chairs, First of all, let me take the opportunity to reiterate on behalf of the ICANN Board, our best wishes to you and your families for a healthy 2021. We have all been very affected (and still are) by this long-lasting pandemic and will never spread enough of those positive thoughts and messages of hope for a brighter future! We very much look forward to seeing you in person, hopefully later this year, even if today it is not possible to predict when it will be responsible to do so again. The ICANN Board has recently been briefed thoroughly on your input to the ICANN Public Meetings Strategy and wanted to thank you all for your constructive contribution to this important survey. The suggested changes will be implemented by ICANN org, and the ICANN Board will of course actively participate in the dialogue to find the best possible way forward in this, together. ICANN70 will mark the next step. In line with the decision to organize ICANN70 virtually and considering the current global situation with regard to the pandemic, various communities are arranging different times to engage the ICANN Board, either before, during or after ICANN70. We have learned to appreciate the opportunity to have this conversation during ICANN Public Meetings, and the survey conducted after ICANN69 confirmed that you do as well. Up until ICANN69, the ICANN Board has proposed a subject to you to discuss during our joint meetings. For ICANN70, we would like to invite you to propose questions for the ICANN Board to answer, or a subject to engage in an open discussion during our time together. Please note that we are not changing the current total time allotted per community. Please send your single topic or list of questions in order of priority to the Board Operations team, board-ops-team(a)icann.org, no later than Friday, 26 February 2021. Your suggested questions or topic for discussion will be published and circulated in this digest, which will facilitate transparency and allow all communities to deepen their understanding of community issues and different points of view. We look forward to hearing your thoughts, questions, or topics of interest and to exchange with you constructively. Best regards, Maarten Botterman ICANN Board Chair DUE TOMORROW: ICANN70 Publication Support Translation-only Deadline For translation, please provide the final material(s) by Friday, 26 February 2021. This ensures that there is enough time to translate the publication. If the publication requires design assistance, please note that the final materials will have to be complete, including the edit/approval process, by this deadline in order to be translated. Please work directly with your support team to submit these requests to evin.erdogdu(a)icann.org and liana.teo(a)icann.org. DEADLINE MONDAY: Participate in "Newcomers Introduction to ICANN Communities" Webinar The Public Responsibility Support function seeks speakers from ICANN communities to participate in an introductory webinar for newcomers. Each each speaker will have 5-10 minutes to provide an overview of their ICANN community. The webinar will take place Monday, 8 March 2021, 17:30-19:00 UTC. Sign up <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cmpLAXGcOHAKdx3UrdbuG_PuJCRovp6-l4f1CdmbuFbS…> by Monday, 1 March 2021. Please contact deborah.escalera(a)icann.org with any questions. Thank you. DEADLINE NEXT WEEK: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program The Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program aims to facilitate participation in ICANN Public Meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the upcoming ICANN70 Virtual Community Forum. It offers financial assistance to ICANN community members who have limited Internet capacity to increase their Internet bandwidth. ICANN community members interested in the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program must apply in advance of ICANN70. Those who meet the eligibility requirements will be selected to participate. Nominations ICANN community leaders will have the opportunity to nominate recipients. This includes up to five nominees from each of the three Supporting Organizations, four Advisory Committees, four GNSO Stakeholder Groups and five GNSO Constituencies, and five RALOs from At-Large. In order to be reimbursed, all applicants must: - Require additional bandwidth at home to facilitate their active participation during ICANN70. - Have a valid personal bank account for ICANN org to wire the reimbursement funds. - Register <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cmpLAXGcOHAKdx3UrdbuG_PuJCRovp6-l4f1CdmbuFbS…> for ICANN70. - Attend a minimum of four official ICANN70 sessions. Once ICANN community leaders have established their nominees, they can inform their nominees to apply for the program here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cmpLAXGcOHAKdx3UrdbuG_PuJCRovp6-l4f1CdmbuFbS…> beginning Monday, 8 February 2021. Chairs should send their list to travelsupport(a)icann.org so that ICANN org can verify the applications. Chairs and community leaders will have until Monday, 1 March 2021 to complete this nomination process. All applications are due by Friday, 5 March 2021. Learn more. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cmpLAXGcOHAKdx3UrdbuG_PuJCRovp6-l4f1CdmbuFbS…> REMINDER: ICANN org Finance and Planning Updates during ICANN70 From: Xavier Calvez, Senior Vice President, Planning and Chief Financial Officer The ICANN org Finance and Planning teams seek opportunities to engage with the ICANN communities during ICANN70 or via webinars to present a short updates on finance- and planning-related topics: Finance - Financial Results: FY20 and FY21 Year-to-Date - Accountability and transparency reporting Planning - Draft FY22-FY26 Five-Year Operating Plan and Financial Plan - Draft FY22 Operating Plan and Budget - Review of Public Comment submissions and next steps in the planning process - FY23 Planning Process and Strategic Outlook Trends Please contact becky.nash(a)icann.org to request a briefing and please let us know if you have any other finance and planning topics. Thank you in advance for your support, and we appreciate your assistance. REMINDER: ITI Demonstrations during ICANN70 The Information Transparency Initiative (ITI) Team invites ICANN communities to request a demonstration of upcoming improvements to https://icann.org <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cmpLAXGcOHAKdx3UrdbuG_PuJCRovp6-l4f1CdmbuFbS…> during ICANN70. ITI is an operational activity to improve content governance and infrastructure at ICANN. Since its inception, the ITI team has sought community input through the feedback website <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cmpLAXGcOHAKdx3UrdbuG_PuJCRovp6-l4f1CdmbuFbS…>, sessions during ICANN Public Meetings, webinars, and smaller, informal sessions targeted to specific user groups. This feedback is vital to ensuring ITI delivers the improvements needed to more easily find content on https://icann.org <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cmpLAXGcOHAKdx3UrdbuG_PuJCRovp6-l4f1CdmbuFbS…>. The ITI team has implemented changes based on community feedback. Please contact carlos.reyes(a)icann.org to request a demonstration. Thank you. 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Fwd: ICANN News Alert -- 2021 Nominating Committee (NomCom) Extends Deadline to 29 March
by Maureen Hilyard Feb. 24, 2021

Feb. 24, 2021

[image: ICANN Announcement Alerts] *2021 Nominating Committee (NomCom) Extends Deadline to 29 March <https://newsalerts.icann.org/NTI5LUNSRS03MTcAAAF7b950yhCZU3Nf8FACTL7Wt-Z1WH…>* 23 February 2021 LOS ANGELES – 23 February 2021 – The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) 2021 Nominating Committee (NomCom) announced today that it has extended the deadline for ICANN leadership applications to *29 March 2021, 23:59 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC)*. Open Leadership Positions The NomCom invites interested individuals to apply for key leadership positions within ICANN. Those selected will work with accomplished colleagues from across the globe, helping to shape the Internet's technical coordination and policy development. The NomCom is accepting applications for the following positions: - Three members of the ICANN Board of Directors - Three regional representatives for the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) – one each representing the Africa region; Asia, Australia, and Pacific Islands region; and Latin America and Caribbean region - Two members of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council – one representing the Contracted Parties House and one representing the Non-Contracted Parties House - One member of the Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) Council How to Apply Applications for open positions are due on *29 March 2021, 23:59 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC)*. Additional information about the selection process and the application portal can be found *here* <https://newsalerts.icann.org/NTI5LUNSRS03MTcAAAF7b950y1hc-5YqblM80g-TzB3St1…>. Those selected will make a valuable contribution by helping to ensure the stable and secure operation of the Internet's unique identifier systems. The Selection Process Timeline Although the NomCom cannot meet in person, it is working closely with the ICANN Board and organization to ensure that its work continues during these challenging times. The selection meeting is currently scheduled to take place in July. The NomCom selection process operates in five phases: - Phase One: Planning (September 2020 to January 2021) - Phase Two: Recruitment (January 2021 to March 2021) - Phase Three and Four: Assessment and Selection (April 2021 to July 2021) - Phase Five: Reporting (August 2021 to October 2021) More information about the 2021 NomCom and the selection process can be found *here* <https://newsalerts.icann.org/NTI5LUNSRS03MTcAAAF7b950y1hc-5YqblM80g-TzB3St1…> . Please note that due to the pandemic and the unique circumstances it presents, the timeline is subject to change. The 2021 NomCom looks forward to receiving candidate applications. Find more information and apply here <https://newsalerts.icann.org/NTI5LUNSRS03MTcAAAF7b950y1hc-5YqblM80g-TzB3St1…> . About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world. *About ICANN* ICANN’s mission is to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world. [image: shadow] *[image: Twitter] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/NTI5LUNSRS03MTcAAAF7b950yywiIg6oKm45TUoGs6Smso…>* [image: Facebook] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/NTI5LUNSRS03MTcAAAF7b950y7nv3vaL7iBwMnS-lwtHfi…> [image: Instagram] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/NTI5LUNSRS03MTcAAAF7b950yq8rPKqw7yw6utL3JJXH7_…> [image: Linkedin] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/NTI5LUNSRS03MTcAAAF7b950yzVrAYSdOtqF3hs70mL8Hn…> [image: YouTube] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/NTI5LUNSRS03MTcAAAF7b950yzNEac11Cg8R_yWKnwxEKh…> [image: shadow1] Unsubscribe <https://newsalerts.icann.org/NTI5LUNSRS03MTcAAAF7b950ywZmvwlHuwzbSeIdQe-ENZ…> | https://www.icann.org <https://newsalerts.icann.org/NTI5LUNSRS03MTcAAAF7b950yuHMdecqgejCttxJsNtcIT…> <https://newsalerts.icann.org/NTI5LUNSRS03MTcAAAF7b950y2JAXOuCexfgWqGlO1MoCX…>

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Apologies
by Greg Shatan [ALAC] Feb. 23, 2021

Feb. 23, 2021

All, Many apologies for missing today's ALAC call. Ironic that I made the 3 am EST call and could not make the 11 am EST call. Please let me know if there's anything I need to do or review. I feel I should be doing more! Best regards, Greg.

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Fwd: ICANN News Alert -- ICANN70 Prep Week Schedule Now Available
by Maureen Hilyard Feb. 23, 2021

Feb. 23, 2021

[image: ICANN Announcement Alerts] *ICANN70 Prep Week Schedule Now Available <https://newsalerts.icann.org/NTI5LUNSRS03MTcAAAF7avijN2f5Q6SCApof7KQuVOzu8H…>* 22 February 2021 LOS ANGELES – 22 February 2021 – Today, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announced the ICANN70 Prep Week schedule to help the community prepare for the upcoming ICANN70 Virtual Community Forum, which will be held 22 – 25 March 2021. There will be ten sessions from 8 – 11 March 2021. *To attend any of the sessions, please register <https://newsalerts.icann.org/NTI5LUNSRS03MTcAAAF7avijN5SxViL7jAk7o3DEJKlKBz…> for ICANN70.* After registering, you will receive two emails: - A registration confirmation - An email with login information for the schedule Once you log into the schedule, you will be able to sign up for ICANN70 Prep Week sessions. Please note that for security purposes, participation links will be posted 24 hours prior to the session start times. The session schedule will display in your local time, based on the time set on your device used to view the website. ICANN70 Prep Week Schedule *Date and Time* Eastern Standard Time (EST) *Session* *Monday, 8 March 2021* 09:00-10:00 EST Global Stakeholder Engagement Update *Monday, 8 March 2021* 10:30-12:00 EST What to Expect During ICANN70: A Guide for Newcomers *Tuesday, 9 March 2021* 10:30-12:00 EST Planning Update *Tuesday, 9 March 2021* 14:30-16:00 EST Generic Names Supporting Organization Council Policy Update *Wednesday, 10 March 2021* 09:00-10:00 EST Nominating Committee Review Update *Wednesday, 10 March 2021* 14:30-16:00 EST Reviews and Implementation Update *Wednesday, 10 March 2021* 16:30-17:30 EST Contractual Compliance Update *Thursday, 11 March 2021* 09:00-10:00 EST Universal Acceptance Readiness Update *Thursday, 11 March 2021* 11:00-12:00 EST Policy Update *Thursday, 11 March 2021* 16:30-17:30 EST Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) Program Update Remote simultaneous interpretation will be available for some ICANN70 Prep Week sessions via Zoom. For more information, including materials and recordings, please visit the ICANN70 website <https://newsalerts.icann.org/NTI5LUNSRS03MTcAAAF7avijN3aasxeK2K4-jhDNiy3GWF…>. Registration is required to access this information. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world. [image: shadow] *[image: Twitter] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/NTI5LUNSRS03MTcAAAF7avijN4zMbXir6lKRWlB4AtLPnX…>* [image: Facebook] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/NTI5LUNSRS03MTcAAAF7avijN_OExS92d-VHbVapOp25Qx…> [image: Instagram] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/NTI5LUNSRS03MTcAAAF7avijNzpkXc-2jiyAvjSjJk2c1a…> [image: Linkedin] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/NTI5LUNSRS03MTcAAAF7avijN_4agGRjACKzHIPU6D21Av…> [image: YouTube] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/NTI5LUNSRS03MTcAAAF7avijNzc-drIgjD7YlT14SVwcwv…> [image: shadow1] Unsubscribe <https://newsalerts.icann.org/NTI5LUNSRS03MTcAAAF7avijN1JZybG6W0WcVS3gg91efv…> | https://www.icann.org <https://newsalerts.icann.org/NTI5LUNSRS03MTcAAAF7avijNx6_q4WJsKAGcaLxpxnk9K…> <https://newsalerts.icann.org/NTI5LUNSRS03MTcAAAF7avijNpa06l-RGfb1_FzUjShSHM…>

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Fwd: Monday, 22 February 2021
by Maureen Hilyard Feb. 22, 2021

Feb. 22, 2021

Monday, 22 February 2021 ICANN Community Leadership Digest The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. Table of Contents Information Sharing - HAPPENING TODAY: ICANN Board Consultation with the GNSO Council on the SSAD - REMINDER: FY23 Strategic Outlook Program: Trend Identification Sessions - REMINDER: ICANN Nominating Committee Application Period Now Open - REMINDER: ICANN Community Excellence Award Nomination Period Now Open ICANN70 Planning - DUE THIS WEEK: ICANN Board Interactions with Stakeholders during ICANN70 - DUE THIS WEEK: ICANN org Finance and Planning Updates during ICANN70 - REMINDER: ITI Demonstrations during ICANN70 - REMINDER: ICANN70 Publication Support - REMINDER: Participate in "Newcomers Introduction to ICANN Communities" Webinar - REMINDER: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program ICANN70 Resources - Registration - Virtual Backgrounds Public Comment - Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency (SSR2) Review Team Final Report - Additional Reference Label Generation Rulesets (LGRs) for the Second Level - IANA Naming Function Review: Recommendation for an IANA Naming Function Contract Amendment - EPDP Phase 2 Policy Recommendations for Board Consideration Information Sharing HAPPENING TODAY: ICANN Board Consultation with the GNSO Council on the SSAD From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support The ICANN Board will be meeting with the GNSO Council to discuss the Standardized System for Access/Disclosure ("SSAD"). The consultation is to support ICANN Board consideration of SSAD-related recommendations. Observers are welcome to attend but will not have speaking or chat capabilities during the meeting. Monday, 22 February 2021 | 19:00 UTC Zoom room <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f9R4467_CXbJt1nYHgyPR0u8fuZ3r8OS5gT7c_2mgNZI…> Passcode: AqUyLw#=1s REMINDER: FY23 Strategic Outlook Program: Trend Identification Sessions From: Xavier Calvez, Senior Vice President, Planning and Chief Financial Officer ICANN is kicking off the FY23 Strategic Outlook trend identification process. ICANN community members will have the opportunity to participate in trend identification sessions via their Supporting Organization (SO) or Advisory Committee (AC). ICANN org will collaborate with SO and AC chairs and support teams to schedule their sessions over the next few weeks. We are targeting to complete the trend sessions by the end of March. All strategic outlook sessions will be conducted virtually. ICANN community members are encouraged to join this important discussion. Once complete, ICANN org will conduct a trend analysis and impact assessment. The Strategic Outlook Program is a joint effort of ICANN org, community, and Board to identify and track trends that are related to ICANN. This ensures that these opportunities and challenges are incorporated into current and future planning. Every year, new trends or shifts in existing trends impacting the operating plans (five-year or annual) and/or budget are factored into the annual iteration of those plans as appropriate. Significant shifts could also result in adjustments to the strategic plan. We look forward to your participation in this dialogue about ICANN planning and strategy. REMINDER: ICANN Nominating Committee Application Period Now Open The ICANN Nominating Committee invites interested individuals to submit applications for key leadership positions. Selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the Internet's technical coordination and policy development. The deadline to submit applications is Thursday, 18 March 2021 at 23:59 UTC. Applications should be submitted via the online <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f9R4467_CXbJt1nYHgyPR0u8fuZ3r8OS5gT7c_2mgNZI…>candidate portal <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f9R4467_CXbJt1nYHgyPR0u8fuZ3r8OS5gT7c_2mgNZI…>. All applications are confidential. Learn more. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f9R4467_CXbJt1nYHgyPR0u8fuZ3r8OS5gT7c_2mgNZI…> REMINDER: ICANN Community Excellence Award Nomination Period Now Open From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support The nomination period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award 2020 is now open. The winner(s) will be announced during ICANN71. The ICANN Community Excellence Award recognizes ICANN community members who substantively contribute to policymaking within the ICANN ecosystem and who are deeply invested in developing consensus-based solutions within ICANN’s multistakeholder model. Learn more about the nomination process <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f9R4467_CXbJt1nYHgyPR0u8fuZ3r8OS5gT7c_2mgNZI…> and submit your nominations here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f9R4467_CXbJt1nYHgyPR0u8fuZ3r8OS5gT7c_2mgNZI…> by Monday, 29 March 2021. ICANN70 Planning DUE THIS WEEK: ICANN Board Interactions with ICANN Communities during ICANN70 From: ICANN Board Chair Maarten Botterman Dear ICANN community chairs, First of all, let me take the opportunity to reiterate on behalf of the ICANN Board, our best wishes to you and your families for a healthy 2021. We have all been very affected (and still are) by this long-lasting pandemic and will never spread enough of those positive thoughts and messages of hope for a brighter future! We very much look forward to seeing you in person, hopefully later this year, even if today it is not possible to predict when it will be responsible to do so again. The ICANN Board has recently been briefed thoroughly on your input to the ICANN Public Meetings Strategy and wanted to thank you all for your constructive contribution to this important survey. The suggested changes will be implemented by ICANN org, and the ICANN Board will of course actively participate in the dialogue to find the best possible way forward in this, together. ICANN70 will mark the next step. In line with the decision to organize ICANN70 virtually and considering the current global situation with regard to the pandemic, various communities are arranging different times to engage the ICANN Board, either before, during or after ICANN70. We have learned to appreciate the opportunity to have this conversation during ICANN Public Meetings, and the survey conducted after ICANN69 confirmed that you do as well. Up until ICANN69, the ICANN Board has proposed a subject to you to discuss during our joint meetings. For ICANN70, we would like to invite you to propose questions for the ICANN Board to answer, or a subject to engage in an open discussion during our time together. Please note that we are not changing the current total time allotted per community. Please send your single topic or list of questions in order of priority to the Board Operations team, board-ops-team(a)icann.org, no later than Friday, 26 February 2021. Your suggested questions or topic for discussion will be published and circulated in this digest, which will facilitate transparency and allow all communities to deepen their understanding of community issues and different points of view. We look forward to hearing your thoughts, questions, or topics of interest and to exchange with you constructively. Best regards, Maarten Botterman ICANN Board Chair DUE THIS WEEK: ICANN70 Publication Support Translation-only Deadline For translation, please provide the final material(s) by Friday, 26 February 2021. This ensures that there is enough time to translate the publication. If the publication requires design assistance, please note that the final materials will have to be complete, including the edit/approval process, by this deadline in order to be translated. Please work directly with your support team to submit these requests to evin.erdogdu(a)icann.org and liana.teo(a)icann.org. REMINDER: ICANN org Finance and Planning Updates during ICANN70 From: Xavier Calvez, Senior Vice President, Planning and Chief Financial Officer The ICANN org Finance and Planning teams seek opportunities to engage with the ICANN communities during ICANN70 or via webinars to present a short updates on finance- and planning-related topics: Finance - Financial Results: FY20 and FY21 Year-to-Date - Accountability and transparency reporting Planning - Draft FY22-FY26 Five-Year Operating Plan and Financial Plan - Draft FY22 Operating Plan and Budget - Review of Public Comment submissions and next steps in the planning process - FY23 Planning Process and Strategic Outlook Trends Please contact becky.nash(a)icann.org to request a briefing and please let us know if you have any other finance and planning topics. Thank you in advance for your support, and we appreciate your assistance. REMINDER: ITI Demonstrations during ICANN70 The Information Transparency Initiative (ITI) Team invites ICANN communities to request a demonstration of upcoming improvements to https://icann.org <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f9R4467_CXbJt1nYHgyPR0u8fuZ3r8OS5gT7c_2mgNZI…> during ICANN70. ITI is an operational activity to improve content governance and infrastructure at ICANN. Since its inception, the ITI team has sought community input through the feedback website <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f9R4467_CXbJt1nYHgyPR0u8fuZ3r8OS5gT7c_2mgNZI…>, sessions during ICANN Public Meetings, webinars, and smaller, informal sessions targeted to specific user groups. This feedback is vital to ensuring ITI delivers the improvements needed to more easily find content on https://icann.org <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f9R4467_CXbJt1nYHgyPR0u8fuZ3r8OS5gT7c_2mgNZI…>. The ITI team has implemented changes based on community feedback. Please contact carlos.reyes(a)icann.org to request a demonstration. Thank you. REMINDER: Participate in "Newcomers Introduction to ICANN Communities" Webinar The Public Responsibility Support function seeks speakers from ICANN communities to participate in an introductory webinar for newcomers. Each each speaker will have 5-10 minutes to provide an overview of their ICANN community. The webinar will take place Monday, 8 March 2021, 17:30-19:00 UTC. Sign up <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f9R4467_CXbJt1nYHgyPR0u8fuZ3r8OS5gT7c_2mgNZI…> by Monday, 1 March 2021. Please contact deborah.escalera(a)icann.org with any questions. Thank you. REMINDER: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program The Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program aims to facilitate participation in ICANN Public Meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the upcoming ICANN70 Virtual Community Forum. It offers financial assistance to ICANN community members who have limited Internet capacity to increase their Internet bandwidth. ICANN community members interested in the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program must apply in advance of ICANN70. Those who meet the eligibility requirements will be selected to participate. Nominations ICANN community leaders will have the opportunity to nominate recipients. This includes up to five nominees from each of the three Supporting Organizations, four Advisory Committees, four GNSO Stakeholder Groups and five GNSO Constituencies, and five RALOs from At-Large. In order to be reimbursed, all applicants must: - Require additional bandwidth at home to facilitate their active participation during ICANN70. - Have a valid personal bank account for ICANN org to wire the reimbursement funds. - Register <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f9R4467_CXbJt1nYHgyPR0u8fuZ3r8OS5gT7c_2mgNZI…> for ICANN70. - Attend a minimum of four official ICANN70 sessions. Once ICANN community leaders have established their nominees, they can inform their nominees to apply for the program here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f9R4467_CXbJt1nYHgyPR0u8fuZ3r8OS5gT7c_2mgNZI…> beginning Monday, 8 February 2021. Chairs should send their list to travelsupport(a)icann.org so that ICANN org can verify the applications. Chairs and community leaders will have until Monday, 1 March 2021 to complete this nomination process. All applications are due by Friday, 5 March 2021. Learn more. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f9R4467_CXbJt1nYHgyPR0u8fuZ3r8OS5gT7c_2mgNZI…> ICANN70 Resources Registration <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f9R4467_CXbJt1nYHgyPR0u8fuZ3r8OS5gT7c_2mgNZI…> Virtual Backgrounds <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f9R4467_CXbJt1nYHgyPR0u8fuZ3r8OS5gT7c_2mgNZI…> Public Comment Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency (SSR2) Review Team Final Report <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f9R4467_CXbJt1nYHgyPR0u8fuZ3r8OS5gT7c_2mgNZI…> Close Date: Tuesday, 9 March 2021 Additional Reference Label Generation Rulesets (LGRs) for the Second Level <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f9R4467_CXbJt1nYHgyPR0u8fuZ3r8OS5gT7c_2mgNZI…> Close Date: Thursday, 11 March 2021 IANA Naming Function Review: Recommendation for an IANA Naming Function Contract Amendment <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f9R4467_CXbJt1nYHgyPR0u8fuZ3r8OS5gT7c_2mgNZI…> Close Date: Monday, 22 March 2021 EPDP Phase 2 Policy Recommendations for Board Consideration <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f9R4467_CXbJt1nYHgyPR0u8fuZ3r8OS5gT7c_2mgNZI…> Close Date: Tuesday, 30 March 2021 Volume 3, Issue 15 | Archive <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f9R4467_CXbJt1nYHgyPR0u8fuZ3r8OS5gT7c_2mgNZI…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 25 February 2021 ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Unsubscribe maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=00115LrDzKl3LoTB9FWCDiE2A%3D&…> Update Profile <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=00115LrDzKl3LoTB9FWCDiE2A%3D&…> | Customer Contact Data Notice <http://www.constantcontact.com/legal/service-provider?cc=about-service-prov…> Sent by david.olive(a)icann.org powered by [image: Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.] <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE> Try email marketing for free today! <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE>

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Question/Topics for the Board Meeting with the ALAC Post-ICANN70
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 21, 2021

Feb. 21, 2021

Dear All, While the Board meeting with the ALAC will be held post-ICANN70 the deadline for submitting your questions and/or topics to the Board is Friday, 26 February. Therefore, could you please post your questions and/or topics for the Board meeting with the ALAC by 23:59 UTC on Friday, 26 February at: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Questions+for+ICANN70 ? Many thanks. Kind regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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Re: [ALAC] SAC114: SSAC Comments on the GNSO New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Draft Final Report
by Hadia Abdelsalam Mokhtar EL miniawi Feb. 20, 2021

Feb. 20, 2021

Thanks Justine for sharing Hadia From: ALAC <alac-bounces(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> On Behalf Of Justine Chew Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2021 6:10 PM To: ALAC <alac(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Subject: [ALAC] SAC114: SSAC Comments on the GNSO New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Draft Final Report In case anyone is interested, SAC114 was published late last week: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/sac-114-en.pdf Regards, Justine

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