November 2024 - APAC-Discuss

Join us! Please register - APRALO - Meet the Candidates - APRALO Regional Selections
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 6, 2025

May 6, 2025

Dear All, We invite you to join us for the APRALO: Meet the Candidates call, scheduled for Thursday, 09 May 2024 at 06:00 UTC for 90 minutes. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/seyxh38u Please see the APRALO Regional Selections page: https://community.icann.org/x/gQIZEw 2024 ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments: https://community.icann.org/x/qAAIEw The draft agenda and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/fQC9Ew ADIGO Conference ID: EN: 1638 ADIGO Other toll free numbers: https://www.adigo.com/icann [adigo.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.adigo.com/icann__;!!PtGJab4!-FZn4u1C…> REGISTER - Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92468857705?pwd=bnc3MGhvRWVSVDIyRVNQZXI1N3N0QT09 Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Team in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/atlarge.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!_FMj7a2EP…> Facebook: facebook.com/icann [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…>atlarge [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…> Twitter: @ [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!_FM…>ICANNAtLarge [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!_FM…> [signature_1469161298] ************************************************************************************ Selection Schedule for ALAC Members, RALO Leadership, and ALAC Delegates to the NomCom: * 15 April 2024 - Announcement of call for nominations and Nominee's Statement.* (Except for NARALO that requires a call for nominations 30 days: 28 March 2024). * 15 April – 26 April 2024 - Nomination period (nominations accepted for 10 working days). * 3 May 2024 - Deadline for nomination acceptances * 6 May 2024 - 9 May 2024- Calls with the candidates if desired by the RALOs. * 10 May - 24 May 2024 - Elections (If required, elections will begin no later than one week after the deadline for nomination acceptances and end no later than two weeks after that deadline). * 2024 AGM [ ICANN81] - Newly elected ALAC Members and RALOs Leaders shall be seated at the end of the 2024 AGM following the close of the Board Meeting on 14 November 2024.

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Meeting invitation: APRALO Monthly call on Thursday, 19 December 2024 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 9, 2024

Dec. 9, 2024

Dear All, The next APRALO Monthly meeting is scheduled on Thursday, 19 December 2024 at 06:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/yckan5pr The agenda and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/RgBEFw APRALO wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi ***ZOOM ONLY*** Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/98631861265?pwd=VFfO5xs6EC0sI5xHGItwLAFs84zWrK.1 Password: APRA19DEC* 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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Welcome to ICANN At-Large!
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 3, 2024

Dec. 3, 2024

Dear Ashirwad and Binod, ICANN's At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) is pleased to inform you that (331) Educating Nepal, has been certified as an At-Large Structure (ALS). The ALAC greatly appreciates your group's interest in involving individual users in APRALO and ICANN and looks forward to working with you and your colleagues. The ALAC is eager to promote a productive working relationship between your organization, other ALSes, and the ALAC (and ICANN in general), and your input on how we can make this a success would be greatly appreciated. It’s very important to keep the members of your organization informed (about significant news from ICANN and information on ICANN policy-development efforts) and engaged in activities of interest. Here are a few of the tools members of At-Large find useful: The At-Large wiki space is where you can find most of the relevant information: The At-Large introductory page<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=2265510> help you navigate through the wiki contents. This is where you can find the latest announcements, and subscribe to the At-Large Google calendar<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Calendar> at the bottom of the page. This will ensure you never miss a meeting! From any chosen page in the At-Large wiki, you can find your bearings easily by navigating via the purple box at the top left hand corner of the page. It is very convenient to be able to consult the latest At-Large Policy Development Activity<https://community.icann.org/x/bwFO>, find out more about the Regional At-Large Organizations (RALOs)<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Regional+At-Large+Organisations>, and about At-Large Working Groups<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Working+Groups>. For the most up to date information about At-Large meetings during ICANN Public meetings, it is worth bookmarking this wiki page<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ICANN+Meetings>! Regional wiki webpages also have been created to distribute information (including in local languages) on activities, events and issues of particular interest to people in each region. These are maintained by the community. They are: African Region: http://www.afralo.org<http://www.afralo.org/> Asia/Australia/Pacific Region: http://www.apralo.org<http://www.apralo.org/> European Region: http://www.euralo.org<http://www.euralo.org/> Latin America/Caribbean Region: http://www.lacralo.org<http://www.lacralo.org/> North American Region: http://www.naralo.org<http://www.naralo.org/> At-Large Mailing Lists. There are many At-Large email lists, for each region, you can sign up to them and manage your subscriptions at: http://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo. The primary and secondary points of contact you have identified in the application form will automatically be added to your region's list just for accredited ALSes to discuss regional issues and to the mailing list for Staff announcements (only Staff can post messages to that list); you are invited to join others as you wish. ALAC website. The ALAC website<http://www.atlarge.icann.org/> is a good source for ICANN news and information of interest to individual Internet users. We encourage you to provide your members with a link. The ALAC relies on volunteers to translate information into multiple languages. Translations of documents on the website are welcome and should be sent to At-Large Staff.<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> ICANN website: The ICANN website<https://www.icann.org/> is where all announcements<https://www.icann.org/news> are posted, and where you can find practical information about ICANN Public meetings<http://meetings.icann.org/>. Skype chat: At-Large community members and staff use Skype group chats extensively. A group chat exists for most Working Groups and RALOs. So please don¹t hesitate to send At-Large Staff your Skype ID and we¹ll gladly add you to the relevant chats. Please click here <http://www.skype.com/en/> if you don¹t have a Skype account. It’s free and staff are available to help if you run into any trouble. Facebook: The At-Large community has its own Facebook page<https://www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge?fref=ts>. It’s useful to keep up with announcements and helpful information. Twitter: Members of At-Large tweet extensively and are particularly active during ICANN Public meetings. Follow At-Large on Twitter<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge?lang=fr%3E>! We will forward the At-Large Beginners’ guide shortly, as it is in the process of being updated. In the meantime, please refer to the latest APRALO Monthly Teleconference<https://community.icann.org/x/rogi>. You may also like to refer to the APRALO wiki workspace <https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi> for further engagement opportunities. We look forward to working with you and your organization's members to advance individual Internet users' interests within ICANN. If you have any questions, or need additional information, please contact us at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. Sincerely, The At-Large Advisory Committee http://www.atlarge.icann.org<http://www.atlarge.icann.org/> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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Notice for the Adoption of the APRALO FY2024 Annual Report
by Amrita Choudhury Nov. 29, 2024

Nov. 29, 2024

Dear APRALO Community Members, As you all know, the APRALO FY24 Annual Report <https://online.fliphtml5.com/dfakt/fuak/> was presented during the APRALO Hybrid Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2024 held on 10 November 2024 in conjunction with ICANN81. Following the successful completion of the said AGM, we would like to move for the adoption of the Annual Report. The APRALO Leadership proposes to do so by way of a consensus call, or acclamation, of the APRALO Community. Notice is hereby given that unless any objection is received in response to this email prior to 11 December 2024 at 06:00 UTC, then the Annual Report will be deemed to be adopted by acclamation at the APRALO Monthly Call of 12 December 2024 at 06:00 UTC. Should you have additional questions regarding the Annual Report, please promptly relay them in writing to me, or in any event, no later than 11 December 2024 at 06:00 UTC, so that they can be addressed at the mentioned December Monthly Call. For and on behalf of the APRALO Leadership Team, Amrita Choudhury APRALO Chair 2022-2026

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Invitation to Webinar: Using AI to Promote Sustainable Economic and Social Development in Bangladesh
by Mohammad Abdul Haque Nov. 29, 2024

Nov. 29, 2024

Dear Colleagues, We are excited to invite you to an engaging and insightful webinar titled "Using AI to Promote Sustainable Economic and Social Development in Bangladesh", organized by the Bangladesh Internet Governance Forum (BIGF) in collaboration with Engage-AI. Date: November 27, 2024 Time: 7:00 PM BST Platform: Zoom As we navigate the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI), this webinar aims to shed light on how AI and machine learning can contribute to sustainable growth in Bangladesh while aligning with global goals such as the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Key Highlights: Discover how AI can drive innovation in Bangladesh’s economy and society. Learn from industry leaders about practical AI applications and challenges. Explore strategies to adopt a human-centered approach to AI development. Keynote Speakers: Mr. A. K. Sabbir Mahbub – Digital Transformation Specialist, a2i Ms. Tasfia Tasbin – CEO, Markopolo.ai Mr. Emad Tinawi – Engage-AI Registration Link: Reserve your spot today: https://tinyurl.com/y8xtb4b3 We believe your participation will add great value to the discussion as we explore AI’s potential in shaping a sustainable future for Bangladesh. We look forward to welcoming you to this important conversation. Best regards, Mohammad Abdul Haque Anu Secretary General Bangladesh Internet Governance Forum

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STARTING in 15 mins! / ** REGISTER** APRALO ICANN81 Read-out on Thursday, 28 November 2024 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 28, 2024

Nov. 28, 2024

**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.** ** Please register for Zoom ** *Registration* for Zoom: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcpcuqurTwpHdys1D5WLusWbdj3nVyVZDFz Please join us and spread the word! [cid:image001.png@01DB4172.13EA4900] Dear All, You are invited to participate in the interactive ICANN81 Read-out organized by the APRALO Policy Forum on Thursday 28 November 2024 at 06:00 UTC for 90 minutes, featuring At-Large, GNSO, GAC, ccNSO and ICANN81 Fellow panellists from the APAC region. Panellists will discuss their respective key takeaways from ICANN81 and participants are welcomed to join in the conversation aimed at identifying where and how end-users may play a role in any next steps to each of those takeaways. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/59hbrmx7 The full agenda with panellists and moderator profiles can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/BACRFw APRALO Policy Forum Wiki Workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/TwDQC *Registration* for Zoom: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcpcuqurTwpHdys1D5WLusWbdj3nVyVZDFz 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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Meeting invitation: At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call on Wednesday, 4 December 2024 at 14:00 UTC
by Brenda Brewer Nov. 27, 2024

Nov. 27, 2024

EN - IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FRENCH AND SPANISH INTERPRETATION FR - INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES POUR LES PARTICIPANTS EN FRANCAIS ET ESPAGNOL ES - INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE PARA LOS PARTICIPANTES FRANCESES Y ESPAÑOLES Dear All, EN - IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FRENCH AND SPANISH INTERPRETATION * To listen to interpretation for this meeting, please join Zoom using Computer Audio. * Choose the language you will listen to from the Language Interpretation menu in the Zoom toolbar. * Before speaking, ensure you have selected the language you will speak from in the interpretation menu. If for any reason, the audio you are listening to is silent, please select “unmute original audio”. FR - INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES POUR LES PARTICIPANTS EN FRANCAIS ET ESPAGNOL * Pour écouter l’interprétation de cette reunion, veuillez rejoindre Zoom en utilisant l’audio ordinateur/tablette/telephone portable. Choisissez la langue que vous écouterez dans le menu “Interprétation” linquistique de la barre d’outils Zoom. * Avant de parler, assurez-vous d'avoir sélectionné la langue dans laquelle vous parlerez dans le menu d'interprétation. Si, pour une raison quelconque, l'audio que vous écoutez est silencieux, veuillez sélectionner « réactiver l'audio original ». ES - INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE PARA LOS PARTICIPANTES FRANCESES Y ESPAÑOLES * Para escuchar la interpretación para esta reunión, únase a Zoom mediante Computer Audio * Elija el idioma que escucharà en el menu Interpretación de idiomas en la barra de herramientas de Zoom * Antes de hablar, asegúrese de haber seleccionado el idioma que hablará en el menú de interpretación. Si por algún motivo el audio que está escuchando está en silencio, seleccione "activar audio original". **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 At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call is scheduled for Wednesday, 4 December 2024 at 14:00 UTC for 90 mins. Please note the 14:00 UTC time is to avoid a conflict with AFRALO Monthly call. Thank you! For other times: HERE<https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=At-Large+Consolid…> The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/HYAnG Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/765717566?pwd=UTJCdWRSZVdJNEhOYW02OVBqQVQ1Zz09 / Passcode: #CPWG2345* Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Wiki Space: https://community.icann.org/x/jYDpB If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> 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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Meeting invitation: At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call on Wednesday, 04 December 2024 at 14:00 UTC
by Brenda Brewer Nov. 27, 2024

Nov. 27, 2024

**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 At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call has been scheduled for Wednesday, 04 December 2024 at 14:00 UTC for 90 mins, for other times: HERE<https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=At-Large+Consolid…>. Please note the 14:00 UTC time is to avoid conflict with AFRALO Monthly call. The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/HYAnG Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/765717566?pwd=UTJCdWRSZVdJNEhOYW02OVBqQVQ1Zz09 / Passcode: #CPWG2345* Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Wiki Space: https://community.icann.org/x/jYDpB Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN No Adigo - ZOOM ONLY 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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At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG)
by ICANN Policy Calendar Nov. 27, 2024

Nov. 27, 2024

EN - IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FRENCH AND SPANISH INTERPRETATION FR - INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES POUR LES PARTICIPANTS EN FRANCAIS ET ESPAGNOL ES - INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE PARA LOS PARTICIPANTES FRANCESES Y ESPAÑOLES Dear All, EN - IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FRENCH AND SPANISH INTERPRETATION * To listen to interpretation for this meeting, please join Zoom using Computer Audio. * Choose the language you will listen to from the Language Interpretation menu in the Zoom toolbar. * Before speaking, ensure you have selected the language you will speak from in the interpretation menu. If for any reason, the audio you are listening to is silent, please select “unmute original audio”. FR - INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES POUR LES PARTICIPANTS EN FRANCAIS ET ESPAGNOL * Pour écouter l’interprétation de cette reunion, veuillez rejoindre Zoom en utilisant l’audio ordinateur/tablette/telephone portable. Choisissez la langue que vous écouterez dans le menu “Interprétation” linquistique de la barre d’outils Zoom. * Avant de parler, assurez-vous d'avoir sélectionné la langue dans laquelle vous parlerez dans le menu d'interprétation. Si, pour une raison quelconque, l'audio que vous écoutez est silencieux, veuillez sélectionner « réactiver l'audio original ». ES - INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE PARA LOS PARTICIPANTES FRANCESES Y ESPAÑOLES * Para escuchar la interpretación para esta reunión, únase a Zoom mediante Computer Audio * Elija el idioma que escucharà en el menu Interpretación de idiomas en la barra de herramientas de Zoom * Antes de hablar, asegúrese de haber seleccionado el idioma que hablará en el menú de interpretación. Si por algún motivo el audio que está escuchando está en silencio, seleccione "activar audio original". **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 At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call has been scheduled for Wednesday, 04 December 2024 at 14:00 UTC for 90 mins, For other times: HERE<https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=At-Large+Consolid…> The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/HYAnG Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/765717566?pwd=UTJCdWRSZVdJNEhOYW02OVBqQVQ1Zz09 / Passcode: #CPWG2345* Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Wiki Space: https://community.icann.org/x/jYDpB If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> 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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** REGISTER** APRALO ICANN81 Read-out on Thursday, 28 November 2024 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 26, 2024

Nov. 26, 2024

**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.** ** Please register for Zoom ** *Registration* for Zoom: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcpcuqurTwpHdys1D5WLusWbdj3nVyVZDFz Please join us and spread the word! [cid:image001.png@01DB3CCE.E7341000] Dear All, You are invited to participate in the interactive ICANN81 Read-out organized by the APRALO Policy Forum on Thursday 28 November 2024 at 06:00 UTC for 90 minutes, featuring At-Large, GNSO, GAC, ccNSO and ICANN81 Fellow panellists from the APAC region. Panellists will discuss their respective key takeaways from ICANN81 and participants are welcomed to join in the conversation aimed at identifying where and how end-users may play a role in any next steps to each of those takeaways. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/59hbrmx7 The full agenda with panellists and moderator profiles can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/BACRFw APRALO Policy Forum Wiki Workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/TwDQC *Registration* for Zoom: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcpcuqurTwpHdys1D5WLusWbdj3nVyVZDFz 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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