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Reminder - TODAY 16:00 UTC - ALAC-GAC Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on Thursday, 29 May 2025 at 16:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 29, 2025

May 29, 2025

WITH ARABIC INTERPRETATION Please join us and spread the word! REGISTER for ZOOM: Registration Link https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/IxlSpQ4mRj-coOkHdwCZ1w [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/IxlSpQ4mR…> Interpretation (integrated via zoom) , English, Español, Français عربي Dear All, On behalf of the ALAC & GAC Leadership, we are pleased to announce our fourth Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on Laying the Groundwork: Internet Infrastructure and Multistakeholder Governance in MENA, scheduled on Thursday, 29 May 2025, at 16:00 UTC. This session will focus on the evolving multistakeholder approach and infrastructure governance in the MENA Region, an especially timely topic given the current geopolitical context. Other times: https://tinyurl.com/4n7m3w5x [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/4n7m3w5x__;!!PtGJab4!_gdxnC2…> Agenda: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/YQCjEQ [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/YQC…> Please register for the webinar via this link: Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/IxlSpQ4mRj-coOkHdwCZ1w#/registration [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/IxlSpQ4mR…> 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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Reminder - THURSDAY - ALAC-GAC Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on Thursday, 29 May 2025 at 16:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 28, 2025

May 28, 2025

WITH ARABIC INTERPRETATION Please join us and spread the word! REGISTER for ZOOM: Registration Link https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/IxlSpQ4mRj-coOkHdwCZ1w [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/IxlSpQ4mR…> Interpretation (integrated via zoom) , English, Español, Français عربي Dear All, On behalf of the ALAC & GAC Leadership, we are pleased to announce our fourth Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on Laying the Groundwork: Internet Infrastructure and Multistakeholder Governance in MENA, scheduled on Thursday, 29 May 2025, at 16:00 UTC. This session will focus on the evolving multistakeholder approach and infrastructure governance in the MENA Region, an especially timely topic given the current geopolitical context. Other times: https://tinyurl.com/4n7m3w5x [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/4n7m3w5x__;!!PtGJab4!_gdxnC2…> Agenda: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/YQCjEQ [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/YQC…> Please register for the webinar via this link: Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/IxlSpQ4mRj-coOkHdwCZ1w#/registration [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/IxlSpQ4mR…> 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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Call for EOIs for ALAC Member on the Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group - Deadline: 13 June 2025
by Heidi Ullrich May 27, 2025

May 27, 2025

Dear All, On behalf of Jonathan Zuck, Chair of the ALAC, this is a call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the position of ALAC Member on the Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group. EOIs should be sent to At-Large staff by Friday, 13 June 2025 at 23:59 UTC. The 2025 ALAC Appointee Selection Committee (AASC) will review all EoIs for the position of ALAC Member on the Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group. At-Large staff will send the name of the selected Member to the relevant staff by the deadline of 25 June 2025. Details of the Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group scope of work, required expertise for nominees, and work plan are noted below. ** ICANN is inviting the At-Large Advisory Committee, Country Code Names Supporting Organization, Governmental Advisory Committee, Generic Names Supporting Organization, and Security and Stability Advisory Committee to each submit one nomination by 25 June 2025. In addition, the ICANN President and CEO will invite a chair and up to six experts to join. Scope of Work The expert working group will propose guidelines for ICANN's work on UA adoption based on input from targeted stakeholders, including: * Big Tech and Open-Source Organizations: Update applications and services to support UA. * Tech Developers and System Administrators: Ensure existing and new software applications support UA and Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs). * Domain Name System (DNS) Industry and Related Businesses: Encourage generic top-level domain (gTLD) and country code top-level domain registries, registrars, registry service providers, resellers, hosting providers, Internet service providers, and others to become UA-ready. * Internet Governance and Policy Professionals: Raise the visibility of UA and its importance to the multilingual Internet within international organizations, intergovernmental organizations, and governments. Required Expertise of Nominees The nominees must have demonstrated knowledge of UA and IDNs and expertise in one or more of the following areas: * Technical challenges and solutions for UA. * Technical training for promoting the use of IDNs and UA. * IDNs and/or Email Address Internationalization. * Internet governance or public policy work related to digital inclusion and a multilingual Internet. UA Expert Working Group meetings will be recorded and publicly posted, along with supporting materials. Work Plan The UA Expert Working Group is anticipated to meet on a weekly basis to discuss issues and develop proposed deliverables on the agreed timeline. The tentative steps and timeline are as follows: * 25 June 2025: Nominations due. * July 2025: Working group members finalized and work commences. * November 2025: Draft report based on the scope of work published for Public Comment. * February 2026: Guidelines finalized and published. ** Kind regards, Heidi Heidi Ullrich, PhD VP, Policy Development & At-Large Relations Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +1 310 437 3956 Fax: +1 310 823 8649 Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/>

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** Please REGISTER ** ALAC-GAC Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on Thursday, 29 May 2025 at 16:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 27, 2025

May 27, 2025

Please join us and spread the word! REGISTER for ZOOM: Registration Link https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/IxlSpQ4mRj-coOkHdwCZ1w <https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/IxlSpQ4mRj-coOkHdwCZ1w> Interpretation (integrated via zoom) English, Español, Français Dear All, On behalf of the ALAC & GAC Leadership, we are pleased to announce our fourth Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on Laying the Groundwork: Internet Infrastructure and Multistakeholder Governance in MENA, scheduled on Thursday, 29 May 2025, at 16:00 UTC. This session will focus on the evolving multistakeholder approach and infrastructure governance in the MENA Region, an especially timely topic given the current geopolitical context. Other times: https://tinyurl.com/4n7m3w5x Agenda: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/YQCjEQ Please register for the webinar via this link: Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/IxlSpQ4mRj-coOkHdwCZ1w#/registration 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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Announcement of Results of the 2025 ALAC Delegates to the NomCom
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 26, 2025

May 26, 2025

Dear All, On behalf of Jonathan Zuck, ALAC Chair, we are pleased to announce the results of the ALAC NomCom Delegates Ratification poll. Following the close of the votes, the following RALO candidates have been endorsed by the ALAC for the position of ALAC Delegate to the NomCom representing their regions. Their terms will begin at the end of the 2025 AGM. * Bram Fudzulani - ALAC appointed delegate to the NomCom from the African region for the term 2025 AGM - 2027 AGM. * Christelle Vaval - ALAC appointed delegate to the NomCom from the Latin American and Caribbean region for the term 2025 AGM - 2027 AGM. * Alan Greenberg - ALAC appointed delegate to the NomCom from the North American region for the period 2025 AGM - 2027 AGM. [cid:image001.png@01DBCE7F.9BF7D340] For more information see: 2025 ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/JQC…> At-Large staff would like to congratulate Bram Fudzulani, Christelle Vaval and Alan Greenberg and thank all candidates for their interest. Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community

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2025 APRALO Elections Result Announcement
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 24, 2025

May 24, 2025

Dear All, On behalf of Amrita Choudhury, Chair of APRALO, we are pleased to announce that the following APRALO candidate has been selected through the recent APRALO 2025 Elections: Justine Chew – ALAC Member representing APRALO (Term: 2025 AGM – 2027 AGM; by election) Shita Laksmi - APRALO Individual Members' Representative (Term: 2025 AGM – 2027 AGM; by acclamation) The APRALO 2025 Elections for APRALO Vice Chair position ended with a tie between Pua Hunter and Priyatosh Jana. At-Large Staff will announce the timeline for the second round of voting for tie breaking of the APRALO Vice Chair vote, shortly. Tie Breaking: Reference Article 30.2.5 in APRALO ROP <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/APRALO/pages/115244568/AP…> - In the case of a vote resulting in a tied result, the APRALO will complete a subsequent round of Voting between the tied candidates to attempt to fund a clear winner with greater than 50% of the votes, (majority support) and if that results in a further tie a winner from the tied candidates, will be selected using a random selection method. 2025 APRALO ALAC Member (RALO Selected) eBallot Vote Results: [cid:image001.png@01DBC9D1.E884D990] [cid:image002.png@01DBC9D1.E884D990] Instant Run-off Vote Result: See attached document. 2025 APRALO Vote for APRALO Vice Chair - eBallot Vote Results: [cid:image004.png@01DBC9D1.E884D990][cid:image002.png@01DBC9D1.E884D990] All results have been posted on the 2025 ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments Workspace<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/JQCtCQ>. At-Large Staff would like to congratulate Justine Chew and Shita Laksmi ! Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community

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2025 APRALO Vice-Chair Position Tie Breaking Vote Announcement
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 22, 2025

May 22, 2025

Dear All, Since we had a tie for the "2025 APRALO Vice-Chair Position” ( refer 2025 APRALO Elections Result Announcement), as the next step there will be a Tie breaking vote (reference to Article 30.2.5 in APRALO ROP<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…>) for the same position. Please note that the vote will be open from Saturday, 24 May 2025 at 23:59 UTC through Saturday, 31 May 2025 at 23:59 UTC. As usual, the Unaffiliated Individual Members’ vote will close one day earlier on Friday, 30 May 2025 at 23:59 UTC, so that the APRALO Individual Representative may cast their ballot in the general APRALO Vice-Chair Election by Saturday, 31 May 2025 at 23:59 UTC. Thank you. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community

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Re: 2025 APRALO Elections Result Announcement
by Nitin Walia May 22, 2025

May 22, 2025

Heartiest Congratulations, Justine and Shita! Wishing you both the very best . 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://data.inCelebrating 25 Years of Innovation and ExcellenceVC: 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 On Wed, 21 May 2025 at 02:58, ICANN At-Large Staff via APAC-Discuss apac-discuss(a)icann.org> wrote: Dear All, On behalf of Amrita Choudhury, Chair of APRALO, we are pleased to announce that the following APRALO candidate has been selected through the recent APRALO 2025 Elections: Justine Chew &ndash ALAC Member representing APRALO (Term: 2025 AGM &ndash 2027 AGM by election) Shita Laksmi - APRALO Individual Members` Representative (Term: 2025 AGM &ndash 2027 AGM by acclamation) The APRALO 2025 Elections for APRALO Vice Chair position ended with a tie between Pua Hunter and Priyatosh Jana.At-Large Staff will announce the timeline for the second round of voting for tie breaking of the APRALO Vice Chair vote, shortly . Tie Breaking: Reference Article 30.2.5 in APRALO ROP - In the case of a vote resulting in a tied result, the APRALO will complete a subsequent round of Voting between the tied candidates to attempt to fund a clear winner with greater than 50% of the votes, (majority support) and if that results in a further tie a winner from the tied candidates, will be selected using a random selection method . 2025 APRALO ALAC Member (RALO Selected) eBallot Vote Results: Instant Run-off Vote Result: See attached document . 2025 APRALO Vote for APRALO Vice Chair - eBallot Vote Results: All results have been posted on the 2025 ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments Workspace . At-Large Staff would like to congratulate Justine Chew and Shita Laksmi ! Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community _______________________________________________ APAC-Discuss mailing list -- apac-discuss(a)icann.org To unsubscribe send an email to apac-discuss-leave(a)icann.org 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 . _______________________________________________ [XGENFOOTER] [-XGENFOOTER] Do not Remove: [HID]20250522105914986[-HID]

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Meeting invitation: APRALO Monthly Call on Thursday, 17 July 2025 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 21, 2025

May 21, 2025

Dear All, The next APRALO Monthly meeting is scheduled on Thursday, 17 July 2025 at 06:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/nhac9267 The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQB0EQ APRALO wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi ***ZOOM ONLY*** Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/94798538974?pwd=RUw5U77bJ21ruksNepbuRzQVjanZex.1 Password: APRA17JUL* Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/> <https://owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.org/?offline=disabled>

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APRALO Monthly Call
by ICANN Policy Calendar May 21, 2025

May 21, 2025

Dear All, The next APRALO Monthly meeting is scheduled on Thursday, 17 July 2025 at 06:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/nhac9267 The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQB0EQ APRALO wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi ***ZOOM ONLY*** Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/94798538974?pwd=RUw5U77bJ21ruksNepbuRzQVjanZex.1 Password: APRA17JUL* Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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