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Meeting Invitation: At-Large Webinar: ICANN Global Public Interest Framework (GPIF) and its Relevance to At-Large on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 19:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 20, 2026

April 20, 2026

[cid:image001.png@01DCD0CD.BD814130] You are invited to participate in this At-Large Webinar: “ICANN Global Public Interest Framework (GPIF) and its Relevance to At-Large” on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 19:00 UTC for 75 mins, to discuss the applicability of the GPIF to the work of the At-Large in ICANN. “The role of the ALAC shall be to consider and provide advice on the activities of ICANN, insofar as they relate to the interests of individual Internet users. This includes policies created through ICANN's Supporting Organizations, as well as the many other issues for which community input and advice is appropriate.” – ICANN Bylaws, Article 12, Section 12.2(d)(i) In advocating for the interests of individual Internet users, the ALAC and At-Large community’s engagement in ICANN ought to include the consideration of the global public interest. This webinar aims to establish a common understanding of the ICANN Global Public Interest Framework to inform a discussion on its relevance and applicability to the ALAC and At-Large community’s engagement in ICANN. Join us to learn more and to offer your input to our agenda on global public interest! This webinar is part of the FY2026 At-Large Capacity Development Initiatives<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hnv5EnPAOu99Narg13yTc1kOjozDArg_m6g_KQy…> Interpretation will be available in English, French, and Spanish. For other times: Click Here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime…> The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYCOPg<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYC…> Zoom Registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/yTfe4KY4T9CNSXP6u7LKfQ<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/yTfe4KY4T…> You must register to join. Password: #gpif2026! 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 Webinar: ICANN Global Public Interest Framework (GPIF) and its Relevance to At-Large
by ICANN Policy Calendar April 20, 2026

April 20, 2026

You are invited to participate in this At-Large Webinar: “ICANN Global Public Interest Framework (GPIF) and its Relevance to At-Large” on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 19:00 UTC for 75 mins, to discuss the applicability of the GPIF to the work of the At-Large in ICANN. “The role of the ALAC shall be to consider and provide advice on the activities of ICANN, insofar as they relate to the interests of individual Internet users. This includes policies created through ICANN's Supporting Organizations, as well as the many other issues for which community input and advice is appropriate.” – ICANN Bylaws, Article 12, Section 12.2(d)(i) In advocating for the interests of individual Internet users, the ALAC and At-Large community’s engagement in ICANN ought to include the consideration of the global public interest. This webinar aims to establish a common understanding of the ICANN Global Public Interest Framework to inform a discussion on its relevance and applicability to the ALAC and At-Large community’s engagement in ICANN. Join us to learn more and to offer your input to our agenda on global public interest! This webinar is part of the FY2026 At-Large Capacity Development Initiatives<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hnv5EnPAOu99Narg13yTc1kOjozDArg_m6g_KQy…> Interpretation will be available in English, French, and Spanish. For other times: Click Here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime…> The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYCOPg<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYC…> Zoom Registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/yTfe4KY4T9CNSXP6u7LKfQ<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/yTfe4KY4T…> You must register to join. Password: #gpif2026! 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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Technical Webinar: Phishing and DNS Abuse: Operational Blindspots
by Heidi Ullrich April 16, 2026

April 16, 2026

Dear All, Please find below information regarding an upcoming webinar on Phishing and DNS Abuse: Operational Blind Spots scheduled to take place on 29 April between 12:-00-13:00 UTC. If interested, please register for the webinar. Kind regards, Heidi From: Gabriella Schittek via Nordics <nordics(a)icann.org> Reply to: Gabriella Schittek <gabriella.schittek(a)icann.org> Date: Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 19:48 To: "nordics(a)icann.org" <nordics(a)icann.org> Subject: [Nordics] Technical Webinar: Phishing and DNS Abuse: Operational Blindspots Dear all, Our next Technical Webinar will be held on 29 April, on Phishing and DNS Abuse: Operational Blindspots. More info + registration: https://www.icann.org/en/engagement-calendar/details/icann-technical-webina… Event Description: This presentation examines phishing and DNS abuse through real-world attack cases — tracing how actors exploit registration patterns, subdomain infrastructure, and DNS monitoring blind spots to extend the operational life of phishing campaigns. It draws on attacks targeting both legacy TLDs and emerging namespaces, with practical implications for registrars, DNS operators, and combatting threat actors. Speaker: Alexander Urbelis, General Counsel & CISO, ENS Labs, Ltd. Event Format: Virtual Only Please, share this invitation with whoever you think might be interested. Gabi [cid:image001.png@01DCCDAD.E77DCD50]

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APRALO Policy Forum Webinar Series on A Multilingual Internet: Webinar #3: Universal Acceptance of All Domain Names and Email Addresses
by Jessica Benitez April 14, 2026

April 14, 2026

The APRALO Policy Forum is delighted to present the third of the series of 3 webinars to introduce ICANN’s goal for a “Multilingual Internet” and its engagement of relevant stakeholders to deliver this goal. You are invited to Webinar #3: Universal Acceptance of All Domain Names and Email Addresses on 23 April 2026 at 06:00 UTC for 75 minutes, where Edmon Chung will host Sarmad Hussain, Senior Director, IDN & UA Programs, ICANN in an introduction to Universal Acceptance (UA), current issues and how these are being addressed in collaboration with the community. If you are unfamiliar with the ICANN IDN Program, IDN related policies and wonder how these and you can contribute to making the Internet truly multilingual, then join us and get your answers! 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/4tyjp9vu The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/IoDPOw Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/WXIrgP-1SDyAgFG6xtFH-A (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 [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/OOr…> 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!5YNro8f8u…>

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*Register* At-Large Webinar: An Overview of DNS Abuse Mitigation on Tuesday, 14 April 2026 at 13:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 13, 2026

April 13, 2026

[cid:image001.png@01DCCB49.B00019C0] Dear All, You are invited to participate in this At-Large Webinar: Overview on DNS Abuse Mitigation on Tuesday, 14 April 2026 at 13:00 UTC for 75 mins, to discuss and help shape the At-Large agenda in its combat against DNS Abuse. DNS Abuse mitigation remains as a key focus area for the ALAC and At-Large community. It is generally accepted that DNS Abuse cannot be eliminated. However, it is also clear that it can be mitigated and such mitigation efforts may take many forms and are often driven by various parties either working collaboratively or complementarily to bring about impact to protect end users against harm perpetrated by malicious domain name registrations. This webinar aims to establish a common understanding of existing roles and processes in support of DNS Abuse mitigation, to inform a discussion on what efforts the ALAC and At-Large community should focus on in this area. Join us to learn more and to offer your input to our agenda on DNS Abuse mitigation! This webinar is also preceded by several prior OCTO-SSR webinars – * The 26 February 2026 At-Large Meets OCTO-SSR Webinar: ICANN83 ALAC-OCTO Joint Session Recap<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AgD-Mw> on an introduction to OCTO-SSR and its work; * The 11 March 2026 ALAC-OCTO Session at ICANN85, Mumbai<https://icann85.sched.com/event/2Gwml/joint-session-alac-and-octo> to further understand the work of OCTO-SSR, including some new initiatives; and – all of which form part of the DNS Abuse Mitigation Capacity Development Track in the FY2026 At-Large Capacity Development Initiatives<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hnv5EnPAOu99Narg13yTc1kOjozDArg_m6g_KQy…> Interpretation in English, French and Spanish. Agenda: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/EoBZP Zoom registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/3UYvm6qDRo6IJiGUW8v9qA <https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/3UYvm6qDRo6IJiGUW8v9qA> 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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*Register* At-Large Webinar: An Overview of DNS Abuse Mitigation on Tuesday, 14 April 2026 at 13:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 9, 2026

April 9, 2026

[cid:image001.png@01DCC860.761B79C0] Dear All, You are invited to participate in this At-Large Webinar: Overview on DNS Abuse Mitigation on Tuesday, 14 April 2026 at 13:00 UTC for 75 mins, to discuss and help shape the At-Large agenda in its combat against DNS Abuse. DNS Abuse mitigation remains as a key focus area for the ALAC and At-Large community. It is generally accepted that DNS Abuse cannot be eliminated. However, it is also clear that it can be mitigated and such mitigation efforts may take many forms and are often driven by various parties either working collaboratively or complementarily to bring about impact to protect end users against harm perpetrated by malicious domain name registrations. This webinar aims to establish a common understanding of existing roles and processes in support of DNS Abuse mitigation, to inform a discussion on what efforts the ALAC and At-Large community should focus on in this area. Join us to learn more and to offer your input to our agenda on DNS Abuse mitigation! This webinar is also preceded by several prior OCTO-SSR webinars – * The 26 February 2026 At-Large Meets OCTO-SSR Webinar: ICANN83 ALAC-OCTO Joint Session Recap<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AgD-Mw> on an introduction to OCTO-SSR and its work; * The 11 March 2026 ALAC-OCTO Session at ICANN85, Mumbai<https://icann85.sched.com/event/2Gwml/joint-session-alac-and-octo> to further understand the work of OCTO-SSR, including some new initiatives; and – all of which form part of the DNS Abuse Mitigation Capacity Development Track in the FY2026 At-Large Capacity Development Initiatives<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hnv5EnPAOu99Narg13yTc1kOjozDArg_m6g_KQy…> Interpretation in English, French and Spanish. Agenda: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/EoBZP Zoom registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/3UYvm6qDRo6IJiGUW8v9qA <https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/3UYvm6qDRo6IJiGUW8v9qA> 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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