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APRALO ICANN85 Read-out on Tuesday, 31 March 2026 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 25, 2026

March 25, 2026

Dear All, On behalf of Amrita Choudhury, APRALO Chair, please join us for the ICANN85 Read-out by APRALO, scheduled on Tuesday, 31 March 2026 from 06:00 – 07:15 UTC. This interactive read-out will feature At-Large, GAC, GNSO, ccNSO and ICANN85 Fellow & NextGen panelists from the APAC region. Panelists will discuss their respective key takeaways from ICANN85 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: Click Here<https://tinyurl.com/3hbrnk8f> The full agenda with panelists and moderator profiles will shortly be available at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYBROg APRALO Wiki Workspace: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AoDdBg *Registration* for Zoom: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tosE6K4rQ6K26CGE4p7big 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 / APRALO Policy Forum Webinar Series on A Multilingual Internet: Webinar #2: "Multilingual Domain Names" on Thursday, 26 March 2026 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 25, 2026

March 25, 2026

[95DPtCAAAABklEQVQDAP2XBkAatO13AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC] The APRALO Policy Forum is delighted to present the second 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 #2: Multilingual Domain Names on 26 March 2026 at 06:00 UTC for 75 minutes, where Satish Babu will host Pitinan Kooarmornpatana, IDN Programs Director, ICANN in an introduction to IDN related policies and their implementation for enabling secure and stable use of IDNs under both gTLDs and ccTLDs. 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/5y7jywyb [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/5y7jywyb__;!!PtGJab4!5YNro8f…> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/GAChO [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/GAC…> Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/_y89VstfQmChbVRzXMFxmA [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/_y89VstfQ…> (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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ICANN Community Digest - NEW: ICANN87 Fellowship and NextGen Applications Now Open
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 23, 2026

March 23, 2026

Monday, 23 March 2026 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] Click here to learn more about the New gTLD Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> 2026 Round Applicant Guidebook [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> 2026 Round Vendor Sourcing Timeline [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo(a)icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents Information Sharing · NEW: Call for Applications:NextGen@ICANN87 · NEW: ICANN87 Fellowship Application Round Now Open · ICANN86 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now 2026 Round · ICANN Announces Community Priority Evaluation Provider for 2026 Round · 2026 Round Highlights from ICANN85 · Call for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors · More Entities Qualify for ICANN’s Applicant Support Program · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · ICANN Request for Proposal: Name Collision Temporary Delegation · GNSO's DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP-1 Observer Enrollment · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Public Comment · Fundamental Bylaws Amendments on IANA-Related Reviews and CSC Charter Update · Proposed Root KSK Algorithm Rollover · Standard Bylaws Amendment – Transition Article on Specific Reviews · Draft Guidelines for Advancing UA Adoption Events · These events occur in March 2026. Information Sharing NEW: Call for Applications: NextGen@ICANN87 ICANN is calling for applications [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> for NextGen@ICANN Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> participants to attend the ICANN87 Annual General Meeting in Muscat, Oman, 17–22 October 2026. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> NEW: ICANN87 Fellowship Application Round Now Open ICANN is opening the application round for the ICANN Fellowship Program for ICANN87 Annual General Meeting. The ICANN87 meeting is scheduled for 17–22 October 2026 in Muscat, Oman. If ICANN87 is held virtually, the Fellowship Program also will be held virtually. The deadline to apply is 19 April 2026 at 23:59 UTC. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> ICANN86 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now ICANN opened the application round for its Community Childcare Grants Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> for ICANN86 in Seville, Spain. The program facilitates the in-person participation of community members with children who are 12 years old or younger at ICANN Public Meetings and eligible ICANN events. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> 2026 Round ICANN Announces Community Priority Evaluation Provider for 2026 Round ICANN announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Analysys Mason Limited to be the Community Priority Evaluation (CPE) provider for the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> 2026 Round Highlights From ICANN85 With ICANN85 behind us, I'd like to provide you with an update on the progress being made as we approach the launch of the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round. The ICANN85 Community Forum, the last Public Meeting before the launch day, was busy and productive. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> Call for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors ICANN opened a Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) to identify three individuals to serve as Independent Objectors, including one who will act as chair, as part of the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round. The Independent Objectors will file Community and Limited Public Interest objections and appeals and participate in mediation, where appropriate. Although an individual may be affiliated with a firm, that person will be ultimately responsible for the processes described in this EOI. Individuals from the same firm will not be selected. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> More Entities Qualify for ICANN’s Applicant Support Program As of 27 February, there are five fully qualified supported applicants and seven that are conditionally qualified, bringing the total to 12 – with 62 applicants still in review. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages ICANN is working with the community to identify potential Applicant Support Program (ASP) applicants – especially in regions that are currently under-represented in ICANN. If you are interested in helping to raise awareness among your own contacts or communities, please use the materials in the Next Round Champions Toolkit [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…>. To stay up to date on the New gTLD Program: Next Round and ASP, join the mailing list: nextroundinfo(a)icann.org. ASP leads, targets, and ideas can be sent to engagement.newgTLDprogram(a)icann.org<mailto:engagement.newgTLDprogram@icann.org>. Action Items ICANN Request for Proposal: Name Collison Temporary Delegation ICANN issued a request for proposal (RFP) to identify a service provider to operate the Name Collision Temporary Delegation process for the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round. Deadline: 6 April 2026 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> GNSO’s DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP-1 Observer Enrollment While the PDP membership is structured as a representative model, all of the ICANN community are also free to enroll as an Observer to follow the deliberations of the PDP. To enroll as an Observer, enrollments will be fielded through ICANN Join. If you have not used ICANN Join before, please follow the first-time user instructions below. Accessing ICANN Join does require having an ICANN Account. ICANN Join Instructions [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers ICANNWiki is seeking volunteers to assist with creating and editing articles and content for the site. Do you want to help? Getting started is as simple as requesting an account [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…>. Then, make sure to read the short content guide [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> to get a feel for what belongs in the wiki. Also, feel free to take a look at some data [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…>source suggestions [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Public Comment Fundamental Bylaws Amendments on IANA-Related Reviews and CSC Charter Update [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> Open for Submissions Date: Wednesday, 11 February 2026 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 30 March 2026 Proposed Root KSK Algorithm Rollover [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> Open for Submissions Date: Tuesday, 3 February 2026 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 6 April 2026 Standard Bylaws Amendment – Transition Article on Specific Reviews [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> Open for Submissions Date: Wednesday, 11 February 2026 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 13 April 2026 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> Draft Guidelines for Advancing UA Adoption [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> Open for Submissions Date: Monday, 23 February 2026 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 13 April 2026 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…>. Events These events occur in March 2026. To learn more, please visit our community engagement calendar [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…>. · WACREN 2026 · Cloudfest 2026 · Regional Development Forum for Europe (RDF-EUR) 2026 · IGF Parliamentary Summit · Aceptación Universal · EURALO ICANN85 Multilingual Readout · ICANN Webinar Series for EMEA · 54th Executive Council Meeting · CTU's 2026 2nd International ICT Forecast and Preparatory Meeting · North America UA Day Event 2026 · Africa Digital Transformation Summit (ADTS-2026) Volume 8, Issue 19 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 26 March 2026 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q1DhTf0…>

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REGISTER / APRALO Policy Forum Webinar Series on A Multilingual Internet: Webinar #2: "Multilingual Domain Names" on Thursday, 26 March 2026 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 23, 2026

March 23, 2026

[95DPtCAAAABklEQVQDAP2XBkAatO13AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC] The APRALO Policy Forum is delighted to present the second 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 #2: Multilingual Domain Names on 26 March 2026 at 06:00 UTC for 75 minutes, where Satish Babu will host Pitinan Kooarmornpatana, IDN Programs Director, ICANN in an introduction to IDN related policies and their implementation for enabling secure and stable use of IDNs under both gTLDs and ccTLDs. 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/5y7jywyb [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/5y7jywyb__;!!PtGJab4!5YNro8f…> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/GAChO [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/GAC…> Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/_y89VstfQmChbVRzXMFxmA [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/_y89VstfQ…> (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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Invitation to ISOC HYD UA Day 2025 @ Microsoft Hyderabad Campus
by K Mohan Raidu March 23, 2026

March 23, 2026

Dear member,Greetingsfrom ISOC India Hyderabad Chapter.ISOC Hyderabad is now the ICANN'S Local InitiativePartner in India to promote UA Implementation & Adaption. We are pleased to invite you to participate inUniversal Acceptance (UA) Day 2026, a global initiative promoting amultilingual and inclusive Internet ecosystem. The event is scheduled to be held on 04 April 2026 at the Microsoft Campus, Hyderabad (Gate 2,Building 4 MPRS), bringing together participants from industry, academia,government, and the technical community. Event Details: Date: 04 April 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Venue: Gate 2, Building 4 MPRS, Microsoft Campus,Hyderabad Universal Acceptance ensures that all domain namesand email addresses—regardless of language, script, or length—work seamlesslyacross all Internet-enabled applications. This event will includedemonstrations, expert talks, and discussions on UA and Email Address Internationalization(EAI). You are invited to register for the event usingthe QR code provided in the flyer or through the link below: Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZ4ACDBdOmk02MgTHfov_Ebggn9aqvHJY… We look forward to your participation. The onlinejoining link will be shared with virtual participants prior to the event. With kind regards, K Mohan Raidu President ISOC India – Hyderabad Chapter

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Meeting invitation: APRALO Monthly call on Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 20, 2026

March 20, 2026

Dear All, The next APRALO Monthly meeting is scheduled on Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 06:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other times: <https://tinyurl.com/mr4yzv8c> <https://tinyurl.com/3kv2jhws> <https://tinyurl.com/2ezr5yrh> HERE<https://tinyurl.com/52fv6f4s> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQCAOQ APRALO wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi ***ZOOM ONLY*** Zoom room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/91564350116?pwd=yWtYcXcmWK2mcTBA2SMAvjSF96Dhuq.1 / Password: 6Bh71@MTUc 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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Notice for the Adoption of the APRALO FY2025 Annual Report
by Amrita Choudhury March 19, 2026

March 19, 2026

Dear APRALO Community Members, As you all know, the APRALO FY25 Annual Report <https://online.fliphtml5.com/dfakt/ebmo/> was presented during the APRALO Hybrid Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2025 held on 10 March 2026 in conjunction with ICANN85. Following the successful completion of the said AGM, we would like to move for the adoption of the Annual Report. The APRALO Leadership Team proposes to do so by way of a consensus call, or acclamation, of the APRALO Community. Notice is hereby given that unless significant objection is received in response to this email prior to 30 March 2026 at 06:00 UTC, then the Annual Report will be deemed to be adopted by acclamation at the APRALO Monthly Call of 16 April 2026 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 30 March 2026 at 06:00 UTC, so that they can be addressed at the mentioned April Monthly Call. At the AGM we also discussed initiating the APRALO Membership Mobilization Plan <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jnc1iaOQA-VIDwnxGi-R2Z-7rirCI6uc/view?usp=…> which we will undertake in stages and an update will be given during the mentioned April Monthly Call. For and on behalf of the APRALO Leadership Team, Amrita Choudhury APRALO Chair 2022-2026

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REGISTER / APRALO Policy Forum Webinar Series on A Multilingual Internet: Webinar #2: "Multilingual Domain Names" on Thursday, 26 March 2026 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 17, 2026

March 17, 2026

[95DPtCAAAABklEQVQDAP2XBkAatO13AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC] The APRALO Policy Forum is delighted to present the second 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 #2: Multilingual Domain Names on 26 March 2026 at 06:00 UTC for 75 minutes, where Satish Babu will host Pitinan Kooarmornpatana, IDN Programs Director, ICANN in an introduction to IDN related policies and their implementation for enabling secure and stable use of IDNs under both gTLDs and ccTLDs. 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/5y7jywyb The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/GAChO Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/_y89VstfQmChbVRzXMFxmA (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 Series on A Multilingual Internet: Webinar #2: "Multilingual Domain Names"
by ICANN Policy Calendar March 17, 2026

March 17, 2026

The APRALO Policy Forum is delighted to present the second 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 #2: Multilingual Domain Names on 26 March 2026 at 06:00 UTC for 75 minutes, where Satish Babu will host Pitinan Kooarmornpatana, IDN Programs Director, ICANN in an introduction to IDN related policies and their implementation for enabling secure and stable use of IDNs under both gTLDs and ccTLDs. 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/5y7jywyb The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/GAChO Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/_y89VstfQmChbVRzXMFxmA (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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Introduction – Saif Ahmad
by Saif Ahmad March 13, 2026

March 13, 2026

Hello APAC-Discuss members, I am Saif Ahmad, a technology journalist from Bangladesh, currently working on digital policy, internet governance, and technology journalism. I am excited to join this community and look forward to learning from your discussions as well as sharing insights where relevant. Thank you, <https://www.jugantor.com/tech> Saiful Ahmad (Saif) *Staff Reporter * Departmental Head Science and ICT & Autotech The Daily Jugantor <https://www.jugantor.com/tech>Contact: +8801670207170 Social: <https://www.facebook.com/ssaifaahmadd> Email: saf.nuntium(a)gmail.com

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