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(Register!) Meeting invitation: At-Large Webinar: GNSO Policy Development Processes 101 on Thursday, 28 May 2026 at 16:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 21, 2026

May 21, 2026

[cid:image001.png@01DCE951.BBDABE50] Dear All, In January 2026, two At-Large Fireside Chats were held where seasoned At-Large community members shared their experiences of participating in various ICANN working groups: * Cheryl Langdon-Orr and Hadia Elminiawi spoke with Eunice Alejandra Pérez Coello on 26 January 2026<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/T4DqLQ>, while * Alan Greenberg and Steinar Grøtterød spoke with Justine Chew on 29 January 2026<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/mIDmLQ>. As a follow-on, you are invited to participate in the At-Large Webinar: GNSO Policy Development Processes 101 on Thursday, 28 May 2026 at 16:00 UTC for 75 mins, where Justine Chew will unpack what it means for the ALAC and At-Large community to effectively participate in the Generic Names Supporting Organization’s Policy Development Processes (GNSO PDPs) specifically, and why such participation is important to us. Join us to learn more and have your questions answered! This webinar forms part of the FY2026 At-Large Capacity Development Initiatives<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hnv5EnPAOu99Narg13yTc1kOjozDArg_m6g_KQy…>, and touches on the adopted ALAC Rules of Procedure Adjunct Document – Metrics and Remedial Actions for Appointees, 16 Dec 2025<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DMaU1yq7JZ71MqkgP37W86LSaO7iEa7zhVmSQZ0…>. Recommended pre-activity self-learning resources * ICANN Learn 500 Policy Development Fundamentals<https://learn.icann.org/#/online-courses/6bd2768c-3a4e-4946-a857-885a051e21…> * ICANN Learn 503 ICANN Policy Development Processes (PDPs)<https://learn.icann.org/#/online-courses/b8460309-e820-4a8b-9ce3-8005e3c525…> * ICANN Learn 506 ICANN Policy Development: A Guide for At-Large Participants<https://learn.icann.org/#/online-courses/47673682-4c2b-4618-aa8e-026e3a25ca…> * 2026-01-26 At-Large Fireside Chat #1 on Participating in ICANN Working Groups<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/T4DqLQ> * 2026-01-29 At-Large Fireside Chat #2 on Participating in ICANN Working Groups<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/mIDmLQ> Interpretation in English, French, and Spanish. For other times: HERE<https://tinyurl.com/59nxb4cn> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYAbR Zoom Registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/T_1LDqknQuy0l8WbqPtEZg You must register to join. Password: *f#sN3j3c1 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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APRALO Onboarding Call
by ICANN Policy Calendar May 20, 2026

May 20, 2026

Dear APRALO Members and Community, The APRALO Leadership Team warmly invites you to join the Onboarding Session on At‑Large and APRALO on Thursday, 28 May 2026 at 07:00 UTC (75 minutes). This session will provide: * An overview of At‑Large and APRALO * Introductions to the teams supporting you (APRALO LT, GSE, At‑Large Staff) * Opportunities for engagement and our expectations * Updates on current initiatives and more While the session is designed for newcomers, we encourage veteran members to attend as well, to refresh and update their knowledge. ALS members: Please help spread the word within your ALS and encourage participation from your networks. The agenda and call details can be found below. For other times: Click Here<https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=APRALO+Onboarding…> Agenda: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/JIBBQw APRALO Wiki Workspace: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AoDdBg Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92729248690?pwd=4D4d4Y7b45brT0wp3jSbUOYUVvQXzn.1 / Password: 3X8%$vi1qV We look forward to your active participation. 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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Meeting Invitation: Onboarding Session on At Large and APRALO on Thursday, 28 May 2026 at 07:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 20, 2026

May 20, 2026

Dear APRALO Members and Community, The APRALO Leadership Team warmly invites you to join the Onboarding Session on At‑Large and APRALO on Thursday, 28 May 2026 at 07:00 UTC (75 minutes). This session will provide: * An overview of At‑Large and APRALO * Introductions to the teams supporting you (APRALO LT, GSE, At‑Large Staff) * Opportunities for engagement and our expectations * Updates on current initiatives and more While the session is designed for newcomers, we encourage veteran members to attend as well, to refresh and update their knowledge. ALS members: Please help spread the word within your ALS and encourage participation from your networks. The agenda and call details can be found below. For other times: Click Here<https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=APRALO+Onboarding…> Agenda: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/JIBBQw APRALO Wiki Workspace: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AoDdBg Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92729248690?pwd=4D4d4Y7b45brT0wp3jSbUOYUVvQXzn.1 / Password: 3X8%$vi1qV We look forward to your active participation. 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 Vote Result Announcement
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 19, 2026

May 19, 2026

Dear All, On behalf of Amrita Choudhury, Chair of APRALO, we are pleased to announce that the following APRALO candidates have been selected through the recent APRALO 2026 Elections: Amrita Choudhury<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/99728107> - ALAC member, RALO Selected (Term: 2026 AGM – 2028 AGM; by acclamation) Aris Ignacio<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/99728213/Ar…> - APRALO Chair (Term: 2026 AGM – 2028 AGM; by acclamation) Shah Rahman<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/D9vxBQ> – APRALO Vice Chair (Term: 2026 AGM – 2028 AGM; by election) Satish Babu<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/K7zxBQ> - APRALO recommended candidate for the ALAC NomCom Delegate from the Asia-Pacific Region (Term: 2026 AGM – 2028 AGM; by election) 2026 APRALO Vote for APRALO Vice Chair - eBallot Vote Results: [cid:image001.png@01DCE6C3.FFF74A80] [cid:image002.png@01DCE6C3.FFF74A80] 2026 ALAC Delegate to the NomCom from the Asia-Pacific Region - eBallot Vote Results: [cid:image003.png@01DCE6C3.FFF74A80] [cid:image004.png@01DCE6C3.FFF74A80] IMPORTANT: RALOs may recommend one or more candidates to the ALAC. The appointment of NomCom delegates is carried out by the ALAC. Therefore, RALO recommendations are not binding. The ALAC vote will be held shortly. All results have been posted on the 2026 ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments Workspace<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/964296716>. At-Large Staff would like to congratulate Amrita Choudhury, Aris Ignacio, Shah Rahman and Satish Babu! Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community

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Meeting Invitation: APRALO Monthly call on Thursday, 21 May 2026 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 18, 2026

May 18, 2026

Dear All, The next APRALO Monthly meeting is scheduled on Thursday, 21 May 2026 at 06:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other times: HERE<https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=APRALO+Monthly+Me…> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQBJQw APRALO wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi Zoom Link: 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/>

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APRALO Monthly
by ICANN Policy Calendar May 18, 2026

May 18, 2026

Dear All, The next APRALO Monthly meeting is scheduled on Thursday, 21 May 2026 at 06:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other times: HERE<https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=APRALO+Monthly+Me…> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQBJQw APRALO wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi Zoom Link: 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/>

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APRALO Bytes - WSIS+20 Outcome: Shaping the Future of IGF, 15 May 2026
by Justine Chew May 15, 2026

May 15, 2026

Dear all, We are pleased to release the next *APRALO Byte *for 2026, which touches on *WSIS+20 Outcome*, specifically on initial steps to *shaping the future of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF)*, published at https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/APRALO/pages/412844037/AP… (click on 'Read more'). We hope to receive continued keen interest from our readership and will be doubling efforts to secure more Byte contributions from the community. Kind regards, APRALO Leadership Team ---------------------- *APRALO Bytes* (see: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/BYCbG) is aimed at *keeping the community apprised *of issues or topics of importance to the At-Large and/or APRALO community in a manner that is *issue/topic-focused, informative yet lightweight, while encouraging community interest and discourse* in such issues/topics. Feedback and contributions are welcomed; please reach out if you wish to contribute a Byte.

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Call to participate in the APRALO Hot Topics Survey 2026, closing on 31 May, 23:59 UTC
by Justine Chew May 14, 2026

May 14, 2026

Dear APRALO Community Members, *The APRALO Leadership Team invites your participation in the APRALO Hot Topics Survey 2026.* We periodically conduct such a survey to identify topics of regional importance. This 2026 Survey aims to capture your input, to help shape APRALO's focus for the next few years, beginning with the ICANN Fiscal Year 2027, which starts on 1 July 2026. *APRALO Hot Topics Survey 2026 <https://forms.gle/fa5GDGhY795TkWB27>* *This survey will remain open until 31 May 2026 23:59 UTC.* Please feel free to share it with the members of your At-Large Structure ("ALS") if you are an ALS Representative. Please let Justine know in case you have difficulties in accessing the above Google Form link *(in other words, please do not reply all to this email, just reply to Justine, thank you)* We would like to thank the members of the small team that helped with developing this survey. Kind regards, The APRALO Leadership Team

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**REMINDER - TOMORROW** Meeting invitation: At-Large Webinar: At-Large Meets ICANN Contractual Compliance and NetBeacon Institute Tuesday, 12 May 2026 at 13:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026

[cid:image001.png@01DCE13E.319B3730] Dear All, You are invited to participate in this At-Large Webinar: At-Large Meets ICANN Contractual Compliance and NetBeacon Institute on Tuesday, 12 May 2026 at 13:00 UTC for 75 mins, to inform the At-Large in shaping its agenda to 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. In prior meetings with the Security, Stability, and Resiliency team under the ICANN Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO-SSR)*, the At-Large learned about the OCTO-SSR’s scope, research and tools in DNS Abuse mitigation. At this webinar, the ALAC and At-Large community will hear from ICANN Contractual Compliance and the NetBeacon Institute to understand their respective roles and work in support of DNS Abuse mitigation. It is aimed at informing 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! *The At-Large met with OCTO-SSR at – * 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 – which, together with this webinar, 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. For other times: Click Here [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/375ze35n__;!!PtGJab4!45hmh-V…> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/VgifQQ Zoom Registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/ISQaCMwfRwiLjOdn8h_kkg#/registration 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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ACTION: ALAC Objections Small Team – Membership Refresh and Call for Members to RALOs- Respond by Tuesday, 12 May at 23:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026

Dear ALAC Objections Small Team Members and RALOs, As part of the ongoing work of the At-Large Small Team on the ALAC Objection Procedure<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/99700585/At…> for the Next Round, we are conducting a membership refresh and inviting new members to join the team. Current team members are kindly requested to confirm whether they wish to remain members of the Small Team. For reference, please see the current membership table included on the team’s wiki page : https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/aU-xBQ We also invite members from all RALOs who are interested in this work to join the team. Objective and Tasks of the Team With the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round launched, the ALAC Small Team on Objections is focused on: * Updating the procedures for filing comments and objections based on changes and updated information in the 2026 Applicant Guidebook; * Developing outreach materials for the At-Large Community, including: * text encouraging participation in the At-Large gTLD Applications Review Group (gARG); and * guidance on what the At-Large Community can do during the Application Comment Period and Objection Period; * Conducting outreach during At-Large calls and at ICANN85 and ICANN86. * Note: the Objections Small Group will run through Autumn 2026 Please let us know by Tuesday, 12 May at 23:00 UTC whether: * you wish to remain a member of the team; or * you would like to join the team as a new member. Thank you very much! Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> [signature_4211409830]

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