January 2026 - APAC-Discuss

Meeting Invitation | ALAC-GAC Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on Thursday, 15 January 2026 at 16:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 16, 2026

Jan. 16, 2026

Please join us and spread the word! REGISTER for ZOOM: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/L7fYONGXRqODoK0MRiSxOg <https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/L7fYONGXRqODoK0MRiSxOg> Interpretation (integrated via zoom): English, Español, Français Dear All, *Wishing all a very Healthy, Happy and Prosperous New Year 2026* On behalf of the ALAC & GAC Leadership, we are pleased to announce our seventh Regulatory Developments Briefing Series, on the WSIS+20 UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting Outcomes, scheduled on Thursday, 15 January 2026 at 16:00 UTC. Other times: https://tinyurl.com/9f35bj6m Agenda: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AgBAL Please register for the webinar via this link: Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/L7fYONGXRqODoK0MRiSxOg <https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/L7fYONGXRqODoK0MRiSxOg> 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 www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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At-Large Slate of Candidates for Seat 15 of the ICANN Board
by Heidi Ullrich Jan. 16, 2026

Jan. 16, 2026

Dear All, On behalf of the At-Large Board Candidate Evaluation Committee (BCEC), and in accordance with the agreed schedule for the At-Large Board Member Selection Timeline, we are pleased to announce the slate of candidates for consideration in filling Seat #15 of the ICANN Board. These candidates have passed the initial BCEC evaluation and were approved on its call of Thursday, 15 January 2026. The BCEC met 15 times and undertook a comprehensive review of all submitted Expressions of Interest, applying a weighted scoring methodology that incorporated both core mandatory criteria and qualitative assessments. Each applicant participated in a 45‑minute interview covering topical, situational, and personal dimensions. All candidates deemed suitable for the slate successfully completed the ICANN Due Diligence Process. The candidates, listed in alphabetical order by surname: * Sébastien Bachollet * Justine Chew * Maureen Hilyard * Rafael (Lito) Ibarra Candidate Expressions of Interest can be found at https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ABMS/pages/760020998/2025…. The Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC) will shortly announce the next steps, including an opportunity for the community to submit questions to the candidates and participate in a live interactive session with them. A note of thanks to the BCEC for their significant efforts in selecting the At-Large slate of Seat 15 candidates. 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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*REGISTRATION* APRALO Policy Forum Webinar: “Participating in ICANN Public Comment Proceedings” on Thursday, 22 January 2026 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 15, 2026

Jan. 15, 2026

[cid:image001.png@01DC8622.09AB3EE0] Dear All, APRALO Policy Forum Webinar: “Participating in ICANN Public Comment Proceedings” is scheduled on Thursday, 22 January 2026 at 06:00 UTC for 60 minutes. The At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) participates in ICANN policy-making – including on governance issues – predominantly by engaging At-Large community members in a consensus-building process to establish positions addressing individual end-user interests that need to be communicated by the ALAC. The ALAC’s participation in ICANN policy-making is not limited to, but typically happens through submitting, to a Public Comment Proceeding, an ALAC Statement that is developed through a bottom-up process. You are invited to participate in the APRALO Policy Forum webinar with Justine Chew on Thursday, 22 January 2026 at 06:00 UTC for 60 minutes, to gain an understanding of the approach for considering the need for an ALAC statement and the delivery of such statements where a need has been established. This webinar will build on the ‘Informed Consensus<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/SQB6JQ>’ concept discussed during the At-Large Briefings on Informed Consensus: An Approach to At-Large Position Development conducted in early December 2025. Recommended pre-activity self-learning resources * ICANN Learn 154 At-Large: Welcome to Our World<https://learn.icann.org/#/online-courses/39247c96-1aa5-4d88-b16e-38887a056a…> * ICANN Learn 701 Writing for Policy and Public Comment<https://learn.icann.org/#/online-courses/0e01a925-9a66-46bd-9e6e-466e5494ab…> * ICANN Learn 714 Effective Writing Skills<https://learn.icann.org/#/online-courses/a133652c-18a6-4828-8b22-c1f4081ec7…> * At-Large Briefing Session #1: Informed Consensus: An Approach to At-Large Position Development, 2 Dec 2025<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/SQB6JQ> * At-Large Briefing Session #2: Informed Consensus: An Approach to At-Large Position Development, 4 Dec 2025<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYCYJQ> Don't forget to pre-register your participation! And if you have any, please let us have your questions on this topic by posting them as comments to this wiki page below; or if you prefer, submit them by emailing staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> For other times: https://tinyurl.com/mrdfepbr The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/YoD6L Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/UkrtPmeeT0Ccjgn0Dyxttg (After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.) APRALO Policy Forum Wiki Workspace: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/OOrdBg 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/>

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APRALO Policy Forum Webinar: “Participating in ICANN Public Comment Proceedings"
by ICANN Policy Calendar Jan. 15, 2026

Jan. 15, 2026

Dear All, APRALO Policy Forum Webinar: “Participating in ICANN Public Comment Proceedings” is scheduled on Thursday, 22 January 2026 at 06:00 UTC for 60 minutes. The At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) participates in ICANN policy-making – including on governance issues – predominantly by engaging At-Large community members in a consensus-building process to establish positions addressing individual end-user interests that need to be communicated by the ALAC. The ALAC’s participation in ICANN policy-making is not limited to, but typically happens through submitting, to a Public Comment Proceeding, an ALAC Statement that is developed through a bottom-up process. You are invited to participate in the APRALO Policy Forum webinar with Justine Chew on Thursday, 22 January 2026 at 06:00 UTC for 60 minutes, to gain an understanding of the approach for considering the need for an ALAC statement and the delivery of such statements where a need has been established. This webinar will build on the ‘Informed Consensus<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/SQB6JQ>’ concept discussed during the At-Large Briefings on Informed Consensus: An Approach to At-Large Position Development conducted in early December 2025. Recommended pre-activity self-learning resources * ICANN Learn 154 At-Large: Welcome to Our World<https://learn.icann.org/#/online-courses/39247c96-1aa5-4d88-b16e-38887a056a…> * ICANN Learn 701 Writing for Policy and Public Comment<https://learn.icann.org/#/online-courses/0e01a925-9a66-46bd-9e6e-466e5494ab…> * ICANN Learn 714 Effective Writing Skills<https://learn.icann.org/#/online-courses/a133652c-18a6-4828-8b22-c1f4081ec7…> * At-Large Briefing Session #1: Informed Consensus: An Approach to At-Large Position Development, 2 Dec 2025<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/SQB6JQ> * At-Large Briefing Session #2: Informed Consensus: An Approach to At-Large Position Development, 4 Dec 2025<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYCYJQ> Don't forget to pre-register your participation! And if you have any, please let us have your questions on this topic by posting them as comments to this wiki page below; or if you prefer, submit them by emailing staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> For other times: https://tinyurl.com/mrdfepbr The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/YoD6L Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/UkrtPmeeT0Ccjgn0Dyxttg (After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.) APRALO Policy Forum Wiki Workspace: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/OOrdBg 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/>

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STARTING in 10 mins / Meeting Invitation: APRALO Monthly Call on Thursday, 15 January 2026 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 14, 2026

Jan. 14, 2026

Dear All, The next APRALO Monthly meeting is scheduled on Thursday, 15 January 2026 at 06:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other times: HERE<https://tinyurl.com/2ezr5yrh> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYAbKg APRALO wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi ***ZOOM ONLY*** Zoom room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/91503904756?pwd=lKP1JqdS8mT4lRdgRV3bbDbvbtepJn.1 / Password: F=eXA*i6xN 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/>

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REMINDER / Meeting Invitation: APRALO Monthly Call on Thursday, 15 January 2026 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 14, 2026

Jan. 14, 2026

Dear All, The next APRALO Monthly meeting is scheduled on Thursday, 15 January 2026 at 06:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other times: HERE<https://tinyurl.com/2ezr5yrh> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYAbKg APRALO wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi ***ZOOM ONLY*** Zoom room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/91503904756?pwd=lKP1JqdS8mT4lRdgRV3bbDbvbtepJn.1 / Password: F=eXA*i6xN 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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** Invitation to ICANN Board- APAC Community Dialogue on 23 January 2026 at 06:30 UTC.
by Gisella Gruber Jan. 14, 2026

Jan. 14, 2026

Dear All, We would like to invite you to join us at an upcoming “ICANN Board-APAC Community Dialogue” session on 23 January 2026, happening virtually from 06:30-07:30 UTC. The ICANN Board would like to take this opportunity to engage with the APAC community on various key ICANN topics. Full agenda and Zoom participation details are below. Agenda Speaker(s) Duration (mins) Opening remarks Tripti Sinha, ICANN Board Chair 03 The multistakeholder model of Internet Governance and the WSIS + 20 outcomes. What happens next? Tripti Sinha, ICANN Board Chair Theresa Swinehart, SVP, Global Domains & Strategy 05 Reviews Cross Community Group (CCG) - upcoming efforts León Sanchez, ICANN Board Member Jim Galvin, ICANN Board Member 08 Universal Acceptance - a status update Theresa Swinehart, SVP, Global Domains & Strategy 05 APAC perspectives - ICANN Board Sajid Rahman, ICANN Board Vice Chair Chris Buckridge, ICANN Board Member Amitabh Singhal, ICANN Board Member 09 Next Round update: * Highlight the readiness activities planned, leading up to the opening of the application window, including the dedicated sessions at ICANN85 Marika Konings, VP, New gTLD Program Lead 14 Q&A 15 Closing Remarks Tripti Sinha, ICANN Board Chair 01 Zoom Participation Details Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/97048026613?pwd=Kp0TNDMUqbyMAy7f1BuvEdQmoK44Va.1 [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/j/97048026613?pwd=Kp0TNDMU…> Meeting ID: 970 4802 6613 Passcode: M^mX&Pzm#9 Thank you. Kind regards, Gisella

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REMINDER | ALAC-GAC Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on Thursday, 15 January 2026 at 16:00 UTC
by Gisella Gruber Jan. 13, 2026

Jan. 13, 2026

Please join us and spread the word! REGISTER for ZOOM: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/L7fYONGXRqODoK0MRiSxOg <https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/L7fYONGXRqODoK0MRiSxOg> Interpretation (integrated via zoom): English, Español, Français Dear All, *Wishing all a very Healthy, Happy and Prosperous New Year 2026* On behalf of the ALAC & GAC Leadership, we are pleased to announce our seventh Regulatory Developments Briefing Series, on the WSIS+20 UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting Outcomes, scheduled on Thursday, 15 January 2026 at 16:00 UTC. Other times: https://tinyurl.com/9f35bj6m Agenda: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AgBAL Please register for the webinar via this link: Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/L7fYONGXRqODoK0MRiSxOg <https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/L7fYONGXRqODoK0MRiSxOg> 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 www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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