January 2025 - APAC-Discuss

Apply Now: ICANN NomCom Open Positions – Shape the Future of the Internet
by Nitin Walia Jan. 15, 2025

Jan. 15, 2025

Dear, We are excited to announce that the ICANN Nominating Committee (NomCom) is now accepting applications for open leadership positions! This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the technical coordination of the Internet, ensuring it remains interoperable, stable, and secure . By joining ICANN, you&rsquoll collaborate with accomplished colleagues from around the globe, working together to fulfill ICANN`s vital mission . Key Details: Application Deadline: 28 March 2025 at 23:59 UTC More Information and Application Portal: https://go.icann.org/4gVlObm We encourage you to share this opportunity within your network and invite those who are passionate about the future of the Internet to apply . Together, we can make a meaningful impact on the global Internet ecosystem

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APRALO Newsletter - November & December 2024 Newsletter
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 14, 2025

Jan. 14, 2025

Dear APRALO Community, Please find attached the November & December edition of the APRALO Newsletter. Please note all Newsletters are posted on the APRALO Newsletter<https://community.icann.org/x/KID5Ew> wiki page. Thank you to all those who contributed. Happy Reading! 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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Invitation to join the APRALO January Monthly Call Thursday 16 January 6 UTC
by Amrita Choudhury Jan. 14, 2025

Jan. 14, 2025

Dear All The January *APRALO Monthly call will be held on Thursday 16 January at 6 UTC*. we look forward to your presence in the call *If you or your ALS has been engaged in IGF2024, either as a speaker, or moderator, or as an organiser please feel free to share the same during the APRALO Community engagement in IGF2024 section.* *Agenda: * 1. Roll call & General housekeeping - Staff (3 mins) 2. Welcome and agenda adoption - Amrita Choudhury (5 mins) 3. RALO Matters - Amrita Choudhury (5 mins) 1. Membership update 4. Presentation on the APRALO submission for the CIP Framework public comment proceeding - Shita Lakshmi (10 mins + 5 mins Q&A) 5. High level report on ROSI Cycle 1 - Justine Chew (10 mins) 6. Stock taking of Outreach and Engagement Initiatives till December 2024 - Lead Amrita (10 mins) 7. APRALO community engagement in IGF2024 - Lead by Amrita ( 15 mins) 8. AOB (5 mins) 1. APRALO engagement if any in APRICOT2025 2. Next call The agenda and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/RIDKGQ APRALO wiki workspace: *https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi <https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi>* Zoom Room: *https://icann.zoom.us/j/98569972114?pwd=hM30XtGBf7bDzExBv38dduFAaeHuNb.1 <https://icann.zoom.us/j/98569972114?pwd=hM30XtGBf7bDzExBv38dduFAaeHuNb.1> Password: APRA16JAN** Regards, Amrita

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Invitation: 48th Indian Social Science Congress 2025 @ Islamic University, Jammu & Kashmir ; 17 - 21 June 2025
by Gopal Tadepalli Jan. 14, 2025

Jan. 14, 2025

Dear All, Greetings. Sub: Invitation to Speak during the 48th Indian Social Science Congress by the Indian Social Science Academy. *48th Indian Social Science CongressFocal Theme: Science Education and Research in Indian LanguagesSchedule: 17 - 21 June 2025Venue: Islamic University of Science and Technology, Awantipora, Pulwama District, Jammu and Kashmir* Please note that there is no financial support from the Indian Social Science Congress [ISSC]. The registration fee covers the accommodation and food during the working hours of the ISSC. All speakers need to register by paying the fee. Please visit: https://www.issaindia.org/ I am presently serving as the Joint Secretary to the Indian Social Science Academy which is celebrating its Golden Jubilee year. I am also the Outstation Chairman for the Computer Science Research Committee for the 48th Indian Social Science Congress. Those interested in speaking may please write to me. Sincerely, Gopal T V 0 9840121302 https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/57545 https://www.facebook.com/gopal.tadepalli ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Dr. T V Gopal Professor Department of Computer Science and Engineering & Director, Centre for Applied Research in Indic Technologies [CARIT] College of Engineering, Guindy Campus Anna University Chennai - 600 025, INDIA Ph : (Off) 22351723 Extn. 3340 (Res) 24454753 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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APRALO Monthly Teleconference **REMINDER**
by ICANN Policy Calendar Jan. 13, 2025

Jan. 13, 2025

Dear All, The next APRALO Monthly meeting is scheduled on Thursday, 16 January 2025 at 06:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/5n7hd3js The agenda and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/RIDKGQ APRALO wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi ***ZOOM ONLY*** Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/98569972114?pwd=hM30XtGBf7bDzExBv38dduFAaeHuNb.1 Password: APRA16JAN* 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) **REMINDER**
by ICANN Policy Calendar Jan. 13, 2025

Jan. 13, 2025

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". Dear All, The next At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call has been scheduled for Wednesday, 15 January 2025 at 19:00 UTC for 90 mins, Please know that we will include a Deep Dive on the topic of DNS abuse in this meeting. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/48enhhe2 The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/CYABH 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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**TODAY** *Register* GAC-ALAC Regulatory Developments Briefing Series: WSIS+20 Discussion – January 13, 2025 at 16:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 13, 2025

Jan. 13, 2025

TODAY 16:00 UTC Please join us and spread the word! REGISTER for ZOOM: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwtd-CsrjMiHtZQlGtSosd2EqEyKfuCILka [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwtd-Csr…> Interpretation (integrated via zoom) English, Español, Français Dear All, On behalf of the ALAC & GAC Leadership, we are pleased to announce the first of our Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on WSIS+20 Discussion, scheduled on Monday, 13 January 2025, at 16:00 UTC. Our first briefing will serve as an unique opportunity for both the GAC and ALAC to exchange views and align positions regarding the ongoing developments in global Internet governance, particularly focusing on the outcomes and recommendations from the WSIS+20 process. The meeting will present an opportunity for stakeholders from both constituencies to engage in meaningful dialogue about the future path of Internet governance, aligning with key principles such as accessibility, security, and inclusivity. The aim is to develop shared strategies for action within the community and ensure that regulatory approaches are forward-looking, effective, and inclusive. Agenda: https://community.icann.org/x/L4CoGQ Please register for the webinar via this link: Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwtd-CsrjMiHtZQlGtSosd2EqEyKfuCILka [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwtd-Csr…> These briefing sessions will be held monthly and provide a valuable platform to discuss key regulatory and geopolitical developments and foster collaboration across regions. Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/atlarge.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!_eShJaTTg…> 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!_eS…>ICANNAtLarge [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!_eS…>

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Meeting invitation: At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call on Wednesday, 15 January 2025 at 19:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 10, 2025

Jan. 10, 2025

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". Dear All, The next At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call has been scheduled for Wednesday, 15 January 2025 at 19:00 UTC for 90 mins, For other times: https://tinyurl.com/48enhhe2 The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/CYABH 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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Reminder: APRALO Register of Skills & Interests Pilot Cycle 2 : 4 Nov 2024 - 31 Jan 2025
by Justine Chew Jan. 9, 2025

Jan. 9, 2025

*Apologies for duplicates received due to cross-posting. * *For assistance, reply to justine.chew.icann(a)gmail.com <justine.chew.icann(a)gmail.com> directly and please do not 'reply all'. Thank you for your understanding.* *__________________________________________________________________________* Dear all, *The APRALO Register of Skills & Interests Pilot Cycle 2 will close on 31 January 2025 at 23:59 UTC.* Please take the time to inform us of your skills/knowledge and interests by completing *this RoSI Googleform* <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0UgqTzdNxrCJb5ixbr05cOCeT0O_4kXR…>. All APRALO community members are invited to participate and be identified for specific At-Large and/or APRALO engagements / assignments, as and when such opportunities arise. *Note: If you had participated in the earlier Pilot Cycle 1, you should be able to access the same Googleform to carry out updates. Otherwise try the Cycle 1 link that you used previously. *ABOUT THE **APRALO ROSI* The *APRALO Register of Skills & Interests (RoSI)* is intended to be a dynamic register to which APRALO Community members may wish to submit data on their skills, knowledge and interests specifically in areas within ICANN’s remit. Submission of data on experience or interest in advocating for a multistakeholder model in Internet Governance would also be welcomed. Having completed Cycle 1 in September 2024, we are now running Cycle 2 of this pilot with *minimal changes to the Googleform*. Thereafter, a review of the pilot is envisaged to facilitate improvements and consideration of new input, such as any new At-Large Strategic Priorities and results of the next APRALO Hot Topics Survey. The multi-cycle approach is meant to facilitate the participation of new respondents over time, and to enable past respondents to update their previously submitted data (just for the pilot). *PURPOSE & USE OF SUBMITTED DATA* Data offered by you through the planned pilot implementation will not be published for public viewing. Instead such data will be processed and accessed exclusively by APRALO Leadership Team Members (and At-Large Staff) for the following purposes. In terms of *Skills*, to assess a respondent’s experience, aptitude and suitability for: - An invitation to join an APRALO Work Team (or Small Team) or APRALO Policy Forum Small Team to undertake a specific task; - Nomination to represent APRALO or to participate in ICANN events, cross-community working groups, policy development work, pen-holding for statements, leading initiatives or events, review teams etc - Generally being a resource person for APRALO. In terms of *Interests*, to gauge a respondent’s interest to build one’s capacity in APRALO’s or At-Large identified priorities. In participating in Cycle 2 of the APRALO RoSI, you may choose to provide any amount of data above the minimum that we request of you, and you can update your provided data at any time up to end of January 2025. We would however encourage you to FULLY complete the form to provide the APRALO Leadership Team with sufficient data to be able to harness your skills and knowledge or identify initiatives which you could engage in, for the benefit of the APRALO and/or At-Large Community. *HOW TO PARTICIPATE* If you're ready to participate, please proceed to *click on this link <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0UgqTzdNxrCJb5ixbr05cOCeT0O_4kXR…>*. Remember that Cycle 2 of the APRALO RoSI closes on *31 January 2025, 23:59 UTC*. Thank you! Kind regards, On behalf of the APRALO Leadership Team Justine Chew APRALO Register of Skills & Interests <https://community.icann.org/x/YALECQ> Project Lead Schedule a call with me <https://calendar.app.google/zPXMVZgVihygftrA7> -----

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Activity Update for APRALO December Newsletter by 9 Jan
by Amrita Choudhury Jan. 8, 2025

Jan. 8, 2025

Hi All, Happy New Year! If any of the ALS or Individual members have done any activity in November or December please share a brief write up on that in around 150 words along with a picture (you can share a hyperlink to a detailed report) by 9 January EOD to me. Regards Amrita

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