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Farewell Meeting for Toru Takahashi - June 15, @InterOp Tokyo
by Izumi AIZU July 26, 2023

July 26, 2023

<please distribute below to whomever you feel appropriate> Dear all, Internet pioneer Toru Takahashi passed away on December 20, 2022, at the age of 81. I feel really sad. A Farewell Meeting is planned by Jun Murai and Toru's friends to take place on June 15, during the InterOp Tokyo 2023, as Toru was the sole host of the first InterOp Tokyo in 1994. You are most welcome to attend in person, or send messages here: https://forms.gle/zBsUi537CxsREihVA I will compile them and pass them to the meeting host. Date: June 15, 2023 Time: 18:30 - 20:00 Venue: Hotel New Otani Makuhari, Lapis room, 2nd Floor Fee: 10,000 Yen (Please pay at the door) A registration form in Japanese is prepared below: https://frm.f2ff.jp/form/0615form/ As many of you know, Toru was instrumental to diffuse the Internet in Japan and many Asian countries. He was the Chairperson of the Japan Internet Association, Chair of the Executive Council of the APNIC, and President of Tokyo Internet (ISP), and generously supported the AP* organization activities including APRICOT, APIA, APTLD, and AP* annual retreats. He was one of the most active members of the global Internet policy and governance activities from Asia Pacific in the 1990s and 2000s. His life is described here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toru_Takahashi_(Internet) https://blog.apnic.net/2023/03/02/vale-toru-takahashi-1941-2022/ For more information, please ask me: iza(a)anr.org Izumi Aizu -- >> Izumi Aizu << Institute for InfoSocionomics, Tama University, Tokyo www.anr.org

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Final Draft: APRALO's response on Nominating Committee rebalancing .
by Amrita Choudhury May 29, 2023

May 29, 2023

Dear APRALO Members, Please find below the link to the final draft of APRALO's response to the questions asked by Tripti Sinha, Chair ICANN Board related to Nominating Committee rebalancing . Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W2qw_bJHjRCfBUV3BbqWFJdaR6R0MNCufApX-fq… Thank you to all who shared their comments on the questions related to NomCom Rebalancing. Thank you Cheryl and Justine for shaping the final response document based on the comments received. *If you have any comments, please share the same in comment mode by 2 June 2023.* Regards, Amrita

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2023 APRALO Leadership Election Results
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 24, 2023

May 24, 2023

Dear All, On behalf of Amrita Choudhury, Chair of APRALO, we are pleased to announce that the following APRALO candidates have been elected in 2023: Shah Zahidur Rahman<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Shah+Zahidur+Rahman+SOI> - ALAC Member (RALO selected) representing APRALO (Term: 2023 AGM – 2025 AGM) Ali AlMeshal <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Ali+AlMeshal+SOI> - APRALO Vice-Chair (Term: 2023 AGM-2025 AGM) Maureen Hilyard<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Maureen+Hilyard+SOI> - APRALO ALAC Delegate to the NomCom (Term: 2023 AGM-2024 AGM; by election) Note: Maureen Hilyard is the Regional Candidate recommended to the ALAC. The ALAC will appoint the final ALAC Delegates. *** 2023 APRALO Vote– Tally Results The APRALO ALS electorate has been asked the following questions: Who do you support to become the APRALO ALAC Member (RALO Selected) for the period of two years, beginning at the end of the ICANN78 Annual General Meeting. Please select one candidate from the list below or abstain. 1: 7 votes [] Rao Naveed Bin Rais 2: 33 votes [] Shah Zahidur Rahman 3: 4 votes [] Abstain Who do you support to become the APRALO Vice Chair for the period of two years, beginning at the end of the ICANN78 Annual General Meeting. Please select one candidate from the list below or abstain. 4: 23 votes [] Ali AlMeshal 5: 20 votes [] Gunela Astbrink 6: 1 vote [] Abstain Who do you support to become the APRALO ALAC Delegate to the NomCom for the period of one year, beginning at the end of the ICANN78 Annual General Meeting. Please select one candidate from the list below or abstain. 7: 15 votes [] Fouad Bajwa 8: 24 votes [] Maureen Hilyard 9: 4 votes [] Abstain Additional information: https://tally.icann.org/cgi/results?e=57badab5255 Congratulations to all the leaders! Kind regards, At-Large Staff 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: [APAC-Discuss] 2023 APRALO Leadership Election Results
by Nitin Walia May 24, 2023

May 24, 2023

Congratulations to Maureen, Ali and Shah . Warm Regards Nitin Walia | DirectorData Ingenious Global LimitedTel: +91-141-2554970Fax: +91-141-2554972LinkedIn Twitternitin(a)data.in | नितिन(a)xn--c2bd1gb.xn--h2brj9c | https://dil.inVC: https://bridge01.videomeet.in - room: nitin pwd: 10000Get email id like me in your own language, download DATAMAIL app from your iOS or android play store. भाषाकीआजादी - Bridging the Digital Divide, Getting Next billion online >From: "Charles Mok (gmail) via APAC-Discuss" MailId : [135854505]To: Vladimer Svanadze Cc: apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org,Jonathan Zuck Subject: Re: [APAC-Discuss] 2023 APRALO Leadership Election ResultsDate: 24 May 2023 11:37:19 AM Congratulations to Maureen, Ali and Shah, and all the best to all who participated in the election!! Charles On Tue, May 23, 2023 at 11:03 PM Vladimer Svanadze via APAC-Discuss apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> wrote: My congratulations and Good luck 👍 Sent from my iPhone On 24 May 2023, at 09:57, ICANN At-Large Staff via APAC-Discuss apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> wrote: Dear All, On behalf of Amrita Choudhury, Chair of APRALO, we are pleased to announce that the following APRALO candidates have been elected in 2023: Shah Zahidur Rahman - ALAC Member (RALO selected) representing APRALO (Term: 2023 AGM &ndash 2025 AGM) Ali AlMeshal - APRALO Vice-Chair (Term: 2023 AGM-2025 AGM) Maureen Hilyard - APRALO ALAC Delegate to the NomCom (Term: 2023 AGM-2024 AGM by election) Note: Maureen Hilyard is the Regional Candidate recommended to the ALAC. The ALAC will appoint the final ALAC Delegates . *** 2023 APRALO Vote&ndash Tally Results The APRALO ALS electorate has been asked the following questions: Who do you support to become the APRALO ALAC Member (RALO Selected) for the period of two years, beginning at the end of the ICANN78 Annual General Meeting. Please select one candidate from the list below or abstain . 1: 7 votes [] Rao Naveed Bin Rais 2: 33 votes [] Shah Zahidur Rahman 3: 4 votes [] Abstain Who do you support to become the APRALO Vice Chair for the period of two years, beginning at the end of the ICANN78 Annual General Meeting. Please select one candidate from the list below or abstain . 4: 23 votes [] Ali AlMeshal 5: 20 votes [] Gunela Astbrink 6: 1 vote [] Abstain Who do you support to become the APRALO ALAC Delegate to the NomCom for the period of one year, beginning at the end of the ICANN78 Annual General Meeting. Please select one candidate from the list below or abstain . 7: 15 votes [] Fouad Bajwa 8: 24 votes [] Maureen Hilyard 9: 4 votes [] Abstain Additional information: https://tally.icann.org/cgi/results?e=57badab5255 Congratulations to all the leaders! Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge _______________________________________________APAC-Discuss mailing listAPAC-Discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.orghttps://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discussHomepage for the region: http://www.apralo.org_______________________________________________By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on . _______________________________________________ APAC-Discuss mailing list APAC-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discuss Homepage for the region: http://www.apralo.org _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on . _______________________________________________APAC-Discuss mailing listAPAC-Discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.orghttps://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discussHomepage for the region: http://www.apralo.org_______________________________________________By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.Do not Remove:[HID]2023052411370750[-HID] [XGENFOOTER] [-XGENFOOTER]

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Community Digest - NEW: Approved Resolutions | Special Meeting of the ICANN Board | 15 May 2023
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 22, 2023

May 22, 2023

[https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=edc0c755-63cd-47eb-ac1d-256eb7aebb31&a=112202…] Monday, 22 May 2023 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo(a)icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents ICANN77 · NEW: ICANN77 Schedule · ICANN77 Zoom Backgrounds · Prep Week Schedule · ICANN77 Registration NOW OPEN · ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program Information Sharing · NEW: Approved Resolutions | Special Meeting of the ICANN Board | 15 May 2023 · REMINDER: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN78 Action Items · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Call for Expressions of Interest: 2024 ICANN NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN Invites Applications for Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2023 · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Register for the Asia Pacific Domain Name System Forum 2023 Webinars · WEDNESDAY: ICANN Seeks Input on Proposed PTI Bylaws Amendments and Hosts a Webinar Public Comment · CLOSES THURSDAY: Proposed Renewal of the Registry Agreement for .NET · Bylaws Amendments and Documents to Implement the NomCom2 Review · Phase 1 Initial Report on the Internationalized Domain Names EPDP · ISPCP Constituency Charter Amendments · PTI / IANA Governance Proposal ICANN77 ICANN77 Schedule REGISTER [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> Prep Week Schedule [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> Zoom Backgrounds [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program Interested ICANN community members must apply in advance of ICANN77, and those who meet the eligibility requirements will be selected to participate. The application process opens 17 May 2023. The application deadline is, 05 June 2023 at 23:59 UTC. The goal of this program is to facilitate participation in ICANN Public Meetings during the pandemic. It offers community members who have limited Internet capacity financial assistance to increase their Internet bandwidth. Since ICANN77 will be conducted as a hybrid meeting, only applicants that attend virtually are eligible for this program. Please contact internetreimbursement(a)icann.org [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> for more information Program Webpage and Application Link [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> Information Sharing NEW: Approved Resolutions | Special Meeting of the ICANN Board | 15 May 2023 Please find the Approved Resolutions from the 15 May 2023 Special Meeting of the ICANN Board here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…>. REMINDER: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN78 ICANN is calling for applications [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> for the NextGen@ICANN Program [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> for the ICANN78 Annual General Meeting. ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the European region who are interested in the future of the Internet and in participating in the ICANN78 Annual General Meeting. ICANN78 is scheduled to be held in Hamburg, Germany from 21–26 October 2023. The NextGen@ICANN Program application window will remain open until 19 June 2023. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> Action Items 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Call for Expressions of Interest: 2024 ICANN NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect Expressions of Interest, which will be maintained as confidential, should be sent to NomComChair2024(a)icann.org<mailto:NomComChair2024@icann.org> no later than 12 June 2023. You may choose to use this form [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…>. 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN Invites Applications for Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2023 ICANN announced that the applications for the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) 2023 will open on Monday, 1 May 2023 00:00 KST (UTC+9). Hosted by ICANN and the Korea Internet and Security Agency (KISA), APIGA will be held from 24–28 July 2023 in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Register for the Asia Pacific Domain Name System Forum 2023 ICANN and the Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation (HKIRC) invite interested participants to register [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> for the Asia Pacific (APAC) Domain Name System (DNS) Forum 2023 in Hong Kong, China. A dedicated website [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> has also launched to provide more information about the forum. The APAC DNS Forum 2023 will be held 4–5 July 2023 as a hybrid event at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> Webinars WEDNESDAY: ICANN Seeks Input on Proposed PTI Bylaws Amendments and Hosts a Webinar ICANN invites the community to join us for a public webinar [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> to discuss the proposed PTI Bylaws amendments on 24 May 2023 at 16:00 UTC. ICANN aims to promote deeper awareness and understanding of the proposed amendments, as well as provide an opportunity for questions and answers to assist in Public Comment participation. There will also be a session on this topic during ICANN77 [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…>. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> Public Comment CLOSES THURSDAY: Proposed Renewal of the Registry Agreement for .NET [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> Open for submissions date: 13 April 2023 Closed for submissions date: 25 May 2023 Bylaws Amendments and Documents to Implement the NomCom2 Review [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> Open for submissions date: 17 April 2023 Closed for submissions date: 29 May 2023 Phase 1 Initial Report on the Internationalized Domain Names EPDP [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> Open for submissions date: 24 April 2023 Closed for submissions date: 05 June 2023 ISPCP Constituency Charter Amendments [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> Open for submissions date: 09 May 2023 Closed for submissions date: 26 June 2023 PTI / IANA Governance Proposal [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> Open for submissions date: 16 May 2023 Closed for submissions date: 05 July 2023 See upcoming proceedings [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…>. 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REMINDER / Meeting invitation: APRALO Monthly call on Thursday, 18 May 2023 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 22, 2023

May 22, 2023

**If you require a dial-out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number.** Dear All, The next APRALO Monthly meeting is scheduled on Thursday, 18 May 2023 at 06:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/mwh47wj8 The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/LodXDg APRALO wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi ADIGO Conference Bridge: English Conference ID: 1638 Toll-free access number (US and Canada): 800 550 6865 Other toll-free numbers: http://adigo.com/icann/ [adigo.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/adigo.com/icann/__;!!PtGJab4!vep0o9XNm8VN…> Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92648612836?pwd=QU92eUtLaUN5VnFpNlZ2ZXlWbDlCdz09 Password: APRA18MAY* Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff 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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Your comments sought by 25 May 2023: on NomCom Rebalancing
by Amrita Choudhury May 22, 2023

May 22, 2023

Dear APRALO Members, We seek your comments on the questions shared by the ICANN Board Chair Tripti Sinha related to the NomCom Rebalancing Your comments are sought by by 25 May 2023 You can share your comments in suggestion mode in this collaborative doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/109ZwnWAql26rbSchY4LtbWbYp2Ptahpj0Cmvjn4… Reference Links: Letter from Tripti Sinha: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/sinha-to-choudhury-26a… Read Article 8: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/proposed-bylaws-amendments-10ap… Read: Recommendation 10 https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/nomcom-implementation-plan-15se… Current Nomcom : https://www.icann.org/nomcom2023/#delegates Regards, Amrita

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ICANN Community Digest - ICANN77 Prep Week Schedule Now Available
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 15, 2023

May 15, 2023

[https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=b960584d-f66c-41c4-a2c9-5bb828a8c988&a=112202…] Monday, 15 May 2023 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…> Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo(a)icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents ICANN77 · ICANN77 Zoom Backgrounds · Prep Week Schedule · ICANN77 Registration NOW OPEN Information Sharing · REMINDER: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN78 Webinars · REMINDER: ICANN to Showcase Early Development of the Registration Data Request Service · REMINDER: Update From the ICANN Board’s CEO Search Committee · REMINDER: EPDP-IDNs Phase 1 Initial Report Action Items · 🔥 DUE TODAY: SOs/ACs to provide feedback on Fellowship Program outreach and promotion goals · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN Invites Applications for Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2023 · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Register for the Asia Pacific Domain Name System Forum 2023 Public Comment · Proposed Renewal of the Registry Agreement for .NET · Bylaws Amendments and Documents to Implement the NomCom2 Review · Phase 1 Initial Report on the Internationalized Domain Names EPDP · ISPCP Constituency Charter Amendments ICANN77 REGISTER [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…> Prep Week Schedule [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…> Zoom Backgrounds [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…> Information Sharing REMINDER: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN78 ICANN is calling for applications [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…> for the NextGen@ICANN Program [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…> for the ICANN78 Annual General Meeting. ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the European region who are interested in the future of the Internet and in participating in the ICANN78 Annual General Meeting. ICANN78 is scheduled to be held in Hamburg, Germany from 21–26 October 2023. The NextGen@ICANN Program application window will remain open until 19 June 2023. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…> Webinars REMINDER: ICANN to Showcase Early Development of the Registration Data Request Service ICANN org will host two webinars to showcase early development of the Registration Data Request Service (formerly known as the WHOIS Disclosure System). The webinars will be held on 16 May (13:00-14:30 UTC) and 17 May (03:00-04:30 UTC). Announcement [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…> REMINDER: Update From the ICANN Board’s CEO Search Committee To gather input from the ICANN Community and the broader Internet ecosystem, the Search Committee has planned a series of Board Listening Sessions, the first of which took place last month during ICANN76. We have scheduled the next Listening Session with the Community on 16 May at 14:00–15:30 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) via Zoom. Please visit the Search Committee page [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…> for more information and to register. You may also share your views with the Search Committee at any time by emailing us at ceosearch2023(a)icann.org<mailto:ceosearch2023@icann.org>. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…> REMINDER: EPDP-IDNs Phase 1 Initial Report The GNSO Expedited Policy Development Process on Internationalized Domain Names (EPDP-IDNs) is tasked to 1) determine the approach for a consistent definition of all gTLDs and 2) develop policy recommendations that will eventually allow for the introduction of variant gTLDs at the top-level. Its Phase 1 Initial Report, which includes 68 preliminary recommendations, is published for Public Comment from 24 April to 5 June. The EPDP Team will hold a webinar on 17 May at 11:00-12:30 UTC to help the community learn more about the key recommendations and facilitate participation in the Public Comment. Please visit this wiki page (https://community.icann.org/x/HIdXDg [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…>) for participation details. Action Items 🔥 DUE TODAY: SOs/ACs to provide feedback on Fellowship Program outreach and promotion goals SOs/ACs are asked to contribute to the Fellowship Program's strategy for outreach and promotion by providing feedback on suggested diversity targets for the Fellowship Program. Interested community groups should complete this form [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…> and send it via email to Siranush.Vardanyan(a)icann.org<mailto:Siranush.Vardanyan@icann.org>. Groups should aim to return the forms by 15 May 2023. The ICANN organization regularly updates its strategy for targeted outreach and promotion for the Fellowship Program. SOs/ACs are being asked to provide guidance on diversity goals for the program. These may include, but are not limited to, skills and experience, stakeholder group affiliation, region, gender, and language. ICANN org will use this list of goals to inform the program’s outreach and promotion strategy. Input is welcome on any specific local, regional, or global events where promoting the Fellowship Program would help identify strong candidates. These goals will be revised by the SOs/ACs every two years. 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN Invites Applications for Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2023 ICANN announced that the applications for the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) 2023 will open on Monday, 1 May 2023 00:00 KST (UTC+9). Hosted by ICANN and the Korea Internet and Security Agency (KISA), APIGA will be held from 24–28 July 2023 in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Read more. 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[r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…> Public Comment Proposed Renewal of the Registry Agreement for .NET [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…> Open for submissions date: 13 April 2023 Closed for submissions date: 25 May 2023 Bylaws Amendments and Documents to Implement the NomCom2 Review [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…> Open for submissions date: 17 April 2023 Closed for submissions date: 29 May 2023 Phase 1 Initial Report on the Internationalized Domain Names EPDP [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…> Open for submissions date: 24 April 2023 Closed for submissions date: 05 June 2023 ISPCP Constituency Charter Amendments [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…> Open for submissions date: 09 May 2023 Closed for submissions date: 26 June 2023 See upcoming proceedings [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…>. 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Read the May 2023 ICANN APAC Newsletter
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 15, 2023

May 15, 2023

[https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=56abae2a-40a4-49a1-8d29-6219d306c5dc&a=111863…] [https://files.constantcontact.com/d2ded047401/290bea32-cde7-4760-b044-f24a6…]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XyQLEszikUDbES7u…> May 2023 TOP STORY Join the Next ICANN CEO Search Listening Session [CEO Search][r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XyQLEszikUDbES7u…> The ICANN Board has formed the CEO Search Committee [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XyQLEszikUDbES7u…> to compile a list of candidates to be ICANN's next President and CEO. The committee is tasked with creating a candidate profile, which will be published before ICANN77 [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XyQLEszikUDbES7u…> in June and presented during the meeting. To gather input from the ICANN community and the broader Internet ecosystem, the Search Committee has scheduled a series of Board Listening Sessions. The next community Listening Session will be held via Zoom on 16 May at 14:00–15:30 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Visit the Search Committee webpage [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XyQLEszikUDbES7u…> for more information. ICANN NEWS Global Internet Community Comes Together for the First UA Day The global Internet community recently came together for the first-ever UA Day [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XyQLEszikUDbES7u…> to mobilize key stakeholders around Universal Acceptance (UA). More than 50 events took place on and around 28 March in more than 40 different countries. UA Day events consisted of awareness and technical training sessions aimed at helping top technical and language communities, governments, and domain name industry stakeholders to better understand the benefits of UA and how to make their systems UA-ready. UA ensures that all valid domain names and email addresses, regardless of script, language, or character length, can be used equally by all Internet-enabled applications, devices, and systems. [UA Day Photo Collage] Visit ICANN’s Flickr page [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XyQLEszikUDbES7u…> for more photos from UA Day. An Update from the 2023 Nominating Committee [ICANN NomCom Lockup][r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XyQLEszikUDbES7u…> By Vanda Scartezini, 2023 NomCom Chair I am pleased to report that the 2023 Nominating Committee (NomCom) has received an unprecedented 155 completed applications for this year’s open ICANN leadership positions. The application period closed on 30 March. Out of 155 applicants: · 39 percent are from Africa. · 25 percent are from Asia, Australia, or the Pacific Islands. · 9 percent are from Europe. · 15 percent are from Latin America or the Caribbean. · 12 percent are from North America. · 27 percent are female, 59 percent are male, and 14 percent did not disclose. For details on the open positions and the next steps, read my blog [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XyQLEszikUDbES7u…>. Register Now for ICANN77 Registration is now open for the ICANN77 Policy Forum [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XyQLEszikUDbES7u…>, which will be held 12–15 June both virtually and in- person in Washington, D.C. The online-only ICANN77 Prep Week will take place from 30 May to 1 June. Visit the ICANN77 webpage [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XyQLEszikUDbES7u…> to view the Prep Week schedule. 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Hosted by ICANN and the Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation, the hybrid event will take place in Hong Kong, China, and online. The sessions will be conducted in English during working hours in Hong Kong (UTC+8). To register and for more information, visit the APAC DNS Forum website [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XyQLEszikUDbES7u…>. Apply for the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2023 [APAC APIGA][r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XyQLEszikUDbES7u…> Are you between the ages of 18 and 35, from the APAC region, and interested in Internet governance? Then consider applying for the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) 2023. APIGA is a five-day capacity-development program focused on Internet governance (IG) for young people in the APAC region. Participants will build a strong foundation in IG fundamentals. APIGA 2023 will take place 24–28 July in Seoul, Republic of Korea. It is hosted by ICANN and the Korea Internet and Security Agency. The application deadline is 24 May at 23:59 Korea Standard Time (UTC+9). For details and to apply, visit the APIGA 2023 website [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XyQLEszikUDbES7u…>. ICANN Partners with ITU on Girls in ICT Day Thailand 2023 [Girls in ICT Day][r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XyQLEszikUDbES7u…> ICANN has partnered up with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) on its Girls in ICT Day Thailand 2023 [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XyQLEszikUDbES7u…> program. The program, which runs through July, aims to encourage girls and young women to study science, technology, engineering, and math, and to raise awareness of the meaningful and safe use of information and communications technology (ICT). As part of the program, ICANN’s Internationalized Domain Names Senior Program Manager Pitinan Kooarmornpatana participated in a panel discussion titled “Talking Tech with U.N. and International Organizations” on 27 April. She talked about ICANN’s commitment to bridging the digital gender divide. In addition, the ITU and ICANN are exploring opportunities to conduct workshops in May and June, under the program’s “Digital Skills” track. GETTING TO KNOW THE ICANN COMMUNITY Pavel Farhan APRALO Individual Member [Pavel Farhan] A member of the At-Large community, Pavel Farhan is eager to make valuable contributions to ICANN through the Asian, Australasian, and Pacific Islands Regional At-Large Organization (APRALO). Farhan's involvement with ICANN began with participating in the NextGen@ICANN program at ICANN68. His enthusiasm to engage with ICANN community members led him to be selected as an ICANN fellow for ICANN73 and ICANN75. Farhan's passion for ICT for development (ICT4D) drives him to strive for equal access to the Internet for minority groups. He has been an active member of the IG community, promoting an inclusive Internet and emphasizing the importance of youth participation in the multistakeholder process. Currently, Farhan works as a Program Officer at the Internet Education and Research Lab at the Thailand-based Asian Institute of Technology. He is also a NetMission Ambassador, NetMission Advisory Board member, and Youth Internet Governance Forum member. 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The NTRA is the first manager of an Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) country code top-level domain (ccTLD) to join the ccNSO since its creation 20 years ago. This milestone reflects the growing importance of IDN ccTLDs and the increasing recognition of their role in enabling linguistic and cultural diversity on the Internet. From starting the discussion of IDN ccTLDs in 2006, to the launch of the Fast Track Process in 2009, and finally to the ICANN Bylaws Amendments in 2022, the ccTLD community has worked hard to enable IDN ccTLD managers to join the ccNSO. Membership in the ccNSO is open to any ccTLD manager. A ccTLD manager is the organization or entity that is responsible for managing a ccTLD and is listed in the IANA Root Zone Database [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XyQLEszikUDbES7u…>. The ccNSO now has 174 members. 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The EPDP-IDNs Team’s efforts build on the existing work on IDNs, specifically the recommendations of the New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process (PDP). The EPDP-IDNs Team aims to fill the gaps not addressed by the PDP, such as how to allow for variant gTLD applications in future rounds of new gTLDs. GDS UPDATE Next Round of New gTLDs: Forming the Implementation Review Team [SubPro IRT] By Lars Hoffmann, Senior Director, Policy Research and Stakeholder Programs ICANN is in the process of forming the Implementation Review Team (IRT) to support the implementation of policy recommendations for future rounds of new gTLDs. During ICANN76, the ICANN Board directed [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XyQLEszikUDbES7u…> the ICANN organization to produce a comprehensive Implementation Plan by 1 August 2023. 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Re: [APAC-Discuss] Farewell Meeting for Toru Takahashi - June 15, @InterOp Tokyo
by Kuo-Wei Wu May 12, 2023

May 12, 2023

+1 Kuo Wu Paul Wilson <pwilson(a)apnic.net>於 2023年5月12日週五，11:20寫道： > Dear Izumi, and colleagues, > > Thanks for this news. This will be a sad occasion, but it’s very good to > hear of the plan. Unfortunately I’m committed to attend the ICANN meeting > in USA during the same week so it won’t be possible for me to attend in > person. > > However, during APNIC 56 in Kyoto during September, where we’ll celebrate > APNIC’s 30th birthday, we will also include tributes to Toru as a key > figure in APNIC’s formation and early years. You will hear more about this > in due course. > > All the best to all, > > Paul. > ------------------------------ > > Paul Wilson, Director-General, APNIC dg(a)apnic.net > http://www.apnic.net @apnicdg > > On 12 May 2023, at 13:05, Izumi AIZU wrote: > > <please distribute below to whomever you feel appropriate> > > Dear all, > Internet pioneer Toru Takahashi passed away on December 20, 2022, at the > age of 81. I feel really sad. > > A Farewell Meeting is planned by Jun Murai and Toru's friends to take > place on June 15, during the InterOp Tokyo 2023, as Toru was the sole host > of the first InterOp Tokyo in 1994. > > You are most welcome to attend in person, or send messages here: > https://forms.gle/zBsUi537CxsREihVA > > I will compile them and pass them to the meeting host. > > Date: June 15, 2023 > Time: 18:30 - 20:00 > Venue: Hotel New Otani Makuhari, > Lapis room, 2nd Floor > Fee: 10,000 Yen (Please pay at the door) > > A registration form in Japanese is prepared below: > https://frm.f2ff.jp/form/0615form/ > > As many of you know, Toru was instrumental to diffuse the Internet in > Japan and many Asian countries. He was the Chairperson of the Japan > Internet Association, Chair of the Executive Council of the APNIC, and > President of Tokyo Internet (ISP), and generously supported the AP* > organization activities including APRICOT, APIA, APTLD, and AP* annual > retreats. He was one of the most active members of the global Internet > policy and governance activities from Asia Pacific in the 1990s and 2000s. > > His life is described here: > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toru_Takahashi_(Internet) > https://blog.apnic.net/2023/03/02/vale-toru-takahashi-1941-2022/ > > For more information, please ask me: > iza(a)anr.org > > Izumi Aizu > -- > >> Izumi Aizu << > Institute for InfoSocionomics, Tama University, Tokyo > > www.anr.org > >

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