Fully support this decision, and fully agree with the underlying reasons for making this decision.

Thank you, Alan!

Kaili



----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan Greenberg" <alan.greenberg@mcgill.ca>
To: "ICANN62 At-Large Travelers" <travelers@atlarge-lists.icann.org>
Cc: "ALAC" <alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org>
Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2018 2:17 AM
Subject: [Travelers] Change of Meeting Format

Traditionally, the ALAC and Regional Leaders meet for a number of

sessions beginning on the first day and running through out the week.

That will continue with ICANN62 in Panama, but there will be a

significant change.

We will start by meeting for a short intro session at 8 am on Monday,

which will prep for the rest of the day. This session is NOT optional.

We will proceed to the formal ICANN62 Welcome and Ethos Award session

with runs from 8:30-9:00.

Following that the entire At-Large group will participate in the GNSO

sessions that are focusing on New gTLD Subsequent Procedures. This

will include some general introductions, and will split up into

breakout sessions on a number of topics. You will hear more about the

topics and overall format later, but for now I would like to explain

why we are making this rather unusual move.

As you are aware, the GNSO PDP on New gTLD Subsequent Procedures will

be issuing its Interim Report soon after Panama. The report will

include a summary of discussions (and conclusions were they exist)

and will be asking for community input on a very wide range of

issues. During the last round starting in 2012, the ALAC and At-Large

had significant concerns in a number of area which included Internet

User confusion, community TLDs, the lack of protection for sensitive

TLDs (such as .doctor) and support of applications from developing

econimies. If we do not contribute meaningful comments in response to

the Interim Report, we will have no grounds to complain later if we

do not like the decisions the PDP comes to.

To be clear, new gTLDs are one of the most important issues on

ICANN's agenda over the past six years and for years to come. ALAC

and At-Large are here to protect the interests of Internet Users and

we MUST make a meaningful contribution. Our credibility depends on it.

The work effort to respond to the Interim Report is not something

that one or two people can do. It must be taken on by a larger group,

and the results must truly represent the At-Large Community's views.

That leads to this schedule. All funded travellers, unless there are

substantive commitments to be elsewhere Monday morning, will

participate in the GNSO sessions which will include small break-out

groups to discuss particular issues. We will expect brief reports on

what has happened in these sessions, and you will then be involved in

the work to responds to the Interim Report when it is issued.

To be clear, these GNSO sessions are not optional suggestions. They

are a formal part of the At-Large meeting schedule.

Questions are welcome.

Alan

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