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Document shared with you: "APRALO’s end user perspective ahead of the next gTLD application window"
by Abhishek Gautam (via Google Docs) June 9, 2023

June 9, 2023

I've shared an item with you: APRALO’s end user perspective ahead of the next gTLD application window https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lTvBBeHo_ZswUJ4W4nFRoX6mB4KdEA5150S2JfD… It's not an attachment -- it's stored online. To open this item, just click the link above.

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ICANN Community Digest - President and CEO Search Update: Draft Candidate Profile and Job Description
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 8, 2023

June 8, 2023

Thursday, 08 June 2023 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xx-tyAUSLcquU_dc…> Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo(a)icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> The Community Digest will resume publication on 19 June 2023 after ICANN77. Table of Contents ICANN77 · REGISTER · Policy Outlook Report · Prep Week Schedule · Policy Forum Schedule · Zoom Backgrounds · NEW: A Preview of the ICANN77 Policy Forum · NEW: Top 10 Things to Do in Washington, D.C. Information Sharing · NEW: President and CEO Search Update: Draft Candidate Profile and Job Description · NEW: ICANN Request for Proposal: Middle East Domain Name Industry Study 2023 · CLOSING SOON: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN78 Action Items · CLOSES MONDAY 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Call for Expressions of Interest: 2024 ICANN NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Register for the Asia Pacific Domain Name System Forum 2023 Public Comment · CLOSES MONDAY: Bylaws Amendments and Documents to Implement the NomCom2 Review · CLOSING SOON: Phase 1 Initial Report on the Internationalized Domain Names EPDP · ISPCP Constituency Charter Amendments · PTI / IANA Governance Proposal · Amendments to the Base gTLD RA and RAA to Modify DNS Abuse Contract Obligations ICANN77 REGISTER [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xx-tyAUSLcquU_dc…> Policy Outlook Report Prep Week Schedule [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xx-tyAUSLcquU_dc…> Policy Forum Schedule Zoom Backgrounds [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xx-tyAUSLcquU_dc…> NEW: A Preview of the ICANN77 Policy Forum ICANN77 is the eighth Policy Forum, and the first Policy Forum in North America. Find the preview here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xx-tyAUSLcquU_dc…>. NEW: Top 10 Things to Do in Washington, D.C. ICANN's Washington, DC office staff has compiled a list of ten activities, many of which are not mentioned in guidebooks, that you may wish to consider when visiting the U.S. capital. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xx-tyAUSLcquU_dc…> Information Sharing NEW: President and CEO Search Update: Draft Candidate Profile and Job Description The ICANN Board's CEO Search Committee has developed a draft candidate profile and job description, which will be shared with the ICANN Community at the ICANN77 Policy Forum [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xx-tyAUSLcquU_dc…>. You can find the draft on the Search Committee webpage [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xx-tyAUSLcquU_dc…>. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xx-tyAUSLcquU_dc…> NEW: ICANN Request for Proposal: Middle East Domain Name Industry Study 2023 The selected vendor will research the domain name industry at both regional and country levels, and provide a comparative analysis to show the changes from 2015 to 2023 as applicable. At a minimum, the methodology must rely on primary research (e.g., real-time measurements, surveys, or in-depth interviews) and secondary research (e.g., review of ICANN's previous reports and third-party reports such as World Bank, UNESCO, ITU, etc.). Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xx-tyAUSLcquU_dc…> CLOSING SOON: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN78 ICANN is calling for applications [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xx-tyAUSLcquU_dc…> for the NextGen@ICANN Program [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xx-tyAUSLcquU_dc…> for the ICANN78 Annual General Meeting. ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the European region who are interested in the future of the Internet and in participating in the ICANN78 Annual General Meeting. ICANN78 is scheduled to be held in Hamburg, Germany from 21–26 October 2023. The NextGen@ICANN Program application window will remain open until 19 June 2023. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xx-tyAUSLcquU_dc…> Action Items CLOSES MONDAY 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Call for Expressions of Interest: 2024 ICANN NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect ICANN is seeking Expressions of Interest for the Chair and Chair-Elect of the 2024 Nominating Committee. For additional information on the positions, please refer to the Call for Expressions of Interest here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xx-tyAUSLcquU_dc…>. Expressions of Interests, which will be maintained as confidential, should be sent to NomComChair2024(a)icann.org<mailto:NomComChair2024@icann.org> no later than Monday, 12 June 2023. A suggested form for submitting an Expression of Interest is available here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xx-tyAUSLcquU_dc…>. 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Register for the Asia Pacific Domain Name System Forum 2023 ICANN and the Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation (HKIRC) invite interested participants to register [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xx-tyAUSLcquU_dc…> for the Asia Pacific (APAC) Domain Name System (DNS) Forum 2023 in Hong Kong, China. A dedicated website [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xx-tyAUSLcquU_dc…> has also launched to provide more information about the forum. The APAC DNS Forum 2023 will be held 4–5 July 2023 as a hybrid event at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xx-tyAUSLcquU_dc…> Public Comment CLOSES MONDAY: Bylaws Amendments and Documents to Implement the NomCom2 Review [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xx-tyAUSLcquU_dc…> Open for submissions date: 17 April 2023 Closed for submissions date: 12 June 2023 CLOSING SOON: Phase 1 Initial Report on the Internationalized Domain Names EPDP [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xx-tyAUSLcquU_dc…> Open for submissions date: 24 April 2023 Closed for submissions date: 19 June 2023 ISPCP Constituency Charter Amendments [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xx-tyAUSLcquU_dc…> Open for submissions date: 09 May 2023 Closed for submissions date: 26 June 2023 PTI / IANA Governance Proposal [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xx-tyAUSLcquU_dc…> Open for submissions date: 16 May 2023 Closed for submissions date: 05 July 2023 Amendments to the Base gTLD RA and RAA to Modify DNS Abuse Contract Obligations [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xx-tyAUSLcquU_dc…> Open for submissions date: 29 May 2023 Closed for submissions date: 13 July 2023 See upcoming proceedings [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xx-tyAUSLcquU_dc…>. See other public consultations [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xx-tyAUSLcquU_dc…>. Volume 5, Issue 43 | Archive [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xx-tyAUSLcquU_dc…> | Next Issue: Monday, 19 June 2023 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xx-tyAUSLcquU_dc…>

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Your comments requested by 9 June
by Amrita Choudhury June 6, 2023

June 6, 2023

Dear All, At the ICANN77 ALAC is hosting a community session on the *end user perspective ahead of the next gTLD application window* on Monday, 12 June, 13:45 - 15:00. It will be a round table discussion of the five ICANN RALOs on the new gTLD program. Focusing on topics: - Applicant Support - IDNs/UA - Community applications - Promoting the new round - Experiences from the previous round - RALOs expectations and needs of the next gTLDs rounds At this round table we will present the APRALO perspective and for that we request if you could share your *views/ comments inputs on the following topics by 9 June in this document https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lTvBBeHo_ZswUJ4W4nFRoX6mB4KdEA5150S2JfD… <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lTvBBeHo_ZswUJ4W4nFRoX6mB4KdEA5150S2JfD…>* You could share what can be the advantages concerns, expectations and needs related to the above mentioned points ahead of the new gTLD program from an APAC end user perspective. Regards, Amrita

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Final Draft: APRALO's response on Nominating Committee rebalancing .
by Amrita Choudhury May 28, 2023

May 28, 2023

Dear APRALO Members, Please find below the link to the final draft of APRALO's response to the questions asked by Tripti Sinha, Chair ICANN Board related to Nominating Committee rebalancing . Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W2qw_bJHjRCfBUV3BbqWFJdaR6R0MNCufApX-fq… Thank you to all who shared their comments on the questions related to NomCom Rebalancing. Thank you Cheryl and Justine for shaping the final response document based on the comments received. *If you have any comments, please share the same in comment mode by 2 June 2023.* Regards, Amrita

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2023 APRALO Leadership Election Results
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 24, 2023

May 24, 2023

Dear All, On behalf of Amrita Choudhury, Chair of APRALO, we are pleased to announce that the following APRALO candidates have been elected in 2023: Shah Zahidur Rahman<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Shah+Zahidur+Rahman+SOI> - ALAC Member (RALO selected) representing APRALO (Term: 2023 AGM – 2025 AGM) Ali AlMeshal <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Ali+AlMeshal+SOI> - APRALO Vice-Chair (Term: 2023 AGM-2025 AGM) Maureen Hilyard<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Maureen+Hilyard+SOI> - APRALO ALAC Delegate to the NomCom (Term: 2023 AGM-2024 AGM; by election) Note: Maureen Hilyard is the Regional Candidate recommended to the ALAC. The ALAC will appoint the final ALAC Delegates. *** 2023 APRALO Vote– Tally Results The APRALO ALS electorate has been asked the following questions: Who do you support to become the APRALO ALAC Member (RALO Selected) for the period of two years, beginning at the end of the ICANN78 Annual General Meeting. Please select one candidate from the list below or abstain. 1: 7 votes [] Rao Naveed Bin Rais 2: 33 votes [] Shah Zahidur Rahman 3: 4 votes [] Abstain Who do you support to become the APRALO Vice Chair for the period of two years, beginning at the end of the ICANN78 Annual General Meeting. Please select one candidate from the list below or abstain. 4: 23 votes [] Ali AlMeshal 5: 20 votes [] Gunela Astbrink 6: 1 vote [] Abstain Who do you support to become the APRALO ALAC Delegate to the NomCom for the period of one year, beginning at the end of the ICANN78 Annual General Meeting. Please select one candidate from the list below or abstain. 7: 15 votes [] Fouad Bajwa 8: 24 votes [] Maureen Hilyard 9: 4 votes [] Abstain Additional information: https://tally.icann.org/cgi/results?e=57badab5255 Congratulations to all the leaders! Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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Re: [APAC-Discuss] 2023 APRALO Leadership Election Results
by Nitin Walia May 23, 2023

May 23, 2023

Congratulations to Maureen, Ali and Shah . 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://dil.inVC: 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 >From: "Charles Mok (gmail) via APAC-Discuss" MailId : [135854505]To: Vladimer Svanadze Cc: apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org,Jonathan Zuck Subject: Re: [APAC-Discuss] 2023 APRALO Leadership Election ResultsDate: 24 May 2023 11:37:19 AM Congratulations to Maureen, Ali and Shah, and all the best to all who participated in the election!! Charles On Tue, May 23, 2023 at 11:03 PM Vladimer Svanadze via APAC-Discuss apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> wrote: My congratulations and Good luck 👍 Sent from my iPhone On 24 May 2023, at 09:57, ICANN At-Large Staff via APAC-Discuss apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> wrote: Dear All, On behalf of Amrita Choudhury, Chair of APRALO, we are pleased to announce that the following APRALO candidates have been elected in 2023: Shah Zahidur Rahman - ALAC Member (RALO selected) representing APRALO (Term: 2023 AGM &ndash 2025 AGM) Ali AlMeshal - APRALO Vice-Chair (Term: 2023 AGM-2025 AGM) Maureen Hilyard - APRALO ALAC Delegate to the NomCom (Term: 2023 AGM-2024 AGM by election) Note: Maureen Hilyard is the Regional Candidate recommended to the ALAC. The ALAC will appoint the final ALAC Delegates . *** 2023 APRALO Vote&ndash Tally Results The APRALO ALS electorate has been asked the following questions: Who do you support to become the APRALO ALAC Member (RALO Selected) for the period of two years, beginning at the end of the ICANN78 Annual General Meeting. Please select one candidate from the list below or abstain . 1: 7 votes [] Rao Naveed Bin Rais 2: 33 votes [] Shah Zahidur Rahman 3: 4 votes [] Abstain Who do you support to become the APRALO Vice Chair for the period of two years, beginning at the end of the ICANN78 Annual General Meeting. Please select one candidate from the list below or abstain . 4: 23 votes [] Ali AlMeshal 5: 20 votes [] Gunela Astbrink 6: 1 vote [] Abstain Who do you support to become the APRALO ALAC Delegate to the NomCom for the period of one year, beginning at the end of the ICANN78 Annual General Meeting. Please select one candidate from the list below or abstain . 7: 15 votes [] Fouad Bajwa 8: 24 votes [] Maureen Hilyard 9: 4 votes [] Abstain Additional information: https://tally.icann.org/cgi/results?e=57badab5255 Congratulations to all the leaders! Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge _______________________________________________APAC-Discuss mailing listAPAC-Discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.orghttps://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discussHomepage 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 . _______________________________________________ APAC-Discuss mailing list APAC-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discuss 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 . _______________________________________________APAC-Discuss mailing listAPAC-Discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.orghttps://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discussHomepage 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.Do not Remove:[HID]2023052411370750[-HID] [XGENFOOTER] [-XGENFOOTER]

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Community Digest - NEW: Approved Resolutions | Special Meeting of the ICANN Board | 15 May 2023
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 22, 2023

May 22, 2023

[https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=edc0c755-63cd-47eb-ac1d-256eb7aebb31&a=112202…] Monday, 22 May 2023 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> 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 ICANN77 · NEW: ICANN77 Schedule · ICANN77 Zoom Backgrounds · Prep Week Schedule · ICANN77 Registration NOW OPEN · ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program Information Sharing · NEW: Approved Resolutions | Special Meeting of the ICANN Board | 15 May 2023 · REMINDER: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN78 Action Items · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Call for Expressions of Interest: 2024 ICANN NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN Invites Applications for Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2023 · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Register for the Asia Pacific Domain Name System Forum 2023 Webinars · WEDNESDAY: ICANN Seeks Input on Proposed PTI Bylaws Amendments and Hosts a Webinar Public Comment · CLOSES THURSDAY: Proposed Renewal of the Registry Agreement for .NET · Bylaws Amendments and Documents to Implement the NomCom2 Review · Phase 1 Initial Report on the Internationalized Domain Names EPDP · ISPCP Constituency Charter Amendments · PTI / IANA Governance Proposal ICANN77 ICANN77 Schedule REGISTER [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> Prep Week Schedule [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> Zoom Backgrounds [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program Interested ICANN community members must apply in advance of ICANN77, and those who meet the eligibility requirements will be selected to participate. The application process opens 17 May 2023. The application deadline is, 05 June 2023 at 23:59 UTC. The goal of this program is to facilitate participation in ICANN Public Meetings during the pandemic. It offers community members who have limited Internet capacity financial assistance to increase their Internet bandwidth. Since ICANN77 will be conducted as a hybrid meeting, only applicants that attend virtually are eligible for this program. Please contact internetreimbursement(a)icann.org [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> for more information Program Webpage and Application Link [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> Information Sharing NEW: Approved Resolutions | Special Meeting of the ICANN Board | 15 May 2023 Please find the Approved Resolutions from the 15 May 2023 Special Meeting of the ICANN Board here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…>. REMINDER: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN78 ICANN is calling for applications [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> for the NextGen@ICANN Program [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> for the ICANN78 Annual General Meeting. ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the European region who are interested in the future of the Internet and in participating in the ICANN78 Annual General Meeting. ICANN78 is scheduled to be held in Hamburg, Germany from 21–26 October 2023. The NextGen@ICANN Program application window will remain open until 19 June 2023. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> Action Items 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Call for Expressions of Interest: 2024 ICANN NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect Expressions of Interest, which will be maintained as confidential, should be sent to NomComChair2024(a)icann.org<mailto:NomComChair2024@icann.org> no later than 12 June 2023. You may choose to use this form [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…>. 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN Invites Applications for Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2023 ICANN announced that the applications for the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) 2023 will open on Monday, 1 May 2023 00:00 KST (UTC+9). Hosted by ICANN and the Korea Internet and Security Agency (KISA), APIGA will be held from 24–28 July 2023 in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Register for the Asia Pacific Domain Name System Forum 2023 ICANN and the Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation (HKIRC) invite interested participants to register [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> for the Asia Pacific (APAC) Domain Name System (DNS) Forum 2023 in Hong Kong, China. A dedicated website [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> has also launched to provide more information about the forum. The APAC DNS Forum 2023 will be held 4–5 July 2023 as a hybrid event at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> Webinars WEDNESDAY: ICANN Seeks Input on Proposed PTI Bylaws Amendments and Hosts a Webinar ICANN invites the community to join us for a public webinar [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> to discuss the proposed PTI Bylaws amendments on 24 May 2023 at 16:00 UTC. ICANN aims to promote deeper awareness and understanding of the proposed amendments, as well as provide an opportunity for questions and answers to assist in Public Comment participation. There will also be a session on this topic during ICANN77 [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…>. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> Public Comment CLOSES THURSDAY: Proposed Renewal of the Registry Agreement for .NET [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> Open for submissions date: 13 April 2023 Closed for submissions date: 25 May 2023 Bylaws Amendments and Documents to Implement the NomCom2 Review [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> Open for submissions date: 17 April 2023 Closed for submissions date: 29 May 2023 Phase 1 Initial Report on the Internationalized Domain Names EPDP [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> Open for submissions date: 24 April 2023 Closed for submissions date: 05 June 2023 ISPCP Constituency Charter Amendments [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> Open for submissions date: 09 May 2023 Closed for submissions date: 26 June 2023 PTI / IANA Governance Proposal [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> Open for submissions date: 16 May 2023 Closed for submissions date: 05 July 2023 See upcoming proceedings [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…>. See other public consultations [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…>. Volume 5, Issue 38 | Archive [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 25 May 2023 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WVRVIe0qPy8Ogryf…>

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REMINDER / Meeting invitation: APRALO Monthly call on Thursday, 18 May 2023 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 22, 2023

May 22, 2023

**If you require a dial-out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number.** Dear All, The next APRALO Monthly meeting is scheduled on Thursday, 18 May 2023 at 06:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/mwh47wj8 The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/LodXDg APRALO wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi ADIGO Conference Bridge: English Conference ID: 1638 Toll-free access number (US and Canada): 800 550 6865 Other toll-free numbers: http://adigo.com/icann/ [adigo.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/adigo.com/icann/__;!!PtGJab4!vep0o9XNm8VN…> Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92648612836?pwd=QU92eUtLaUN5VnFpNlZ2ZXlWbDlCdz09 Password: APRA18MAY* 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/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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Your comments sought by 25 May 2023: on NomCom Rebalancing
by Amrita Choudhury May 21, 2023

May 21, 2023

Dear APRALO Members, We seek your comments on the questions shared by the ICANN Board Chair Tripti Sinha related to the NomCom Rebalancing Your comments are sought by by 25 May 2023 You can share your comments in suggestion mode in this collaborative doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/109ZwnWAql26rbSchY4LtbWbYp2Ptahpj0Cmvjn4… Reference Links: Letter from Tripti Sinha: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/sinha-to-choudhury-26a… Read Article 8: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/proposed-bylaws-amendments-10ap… Read: Recommendation 10 https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/nomcom-implementation-plan-15se… Current Nomcom : https://www.icann.org/nomcom2023/#delegates Regards, Amrita

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ICANN Community Digest - ICANN77 Prep Week Schedule Now Available
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 15, 2023

May 15, 2023

[https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=b960584d-f66c-41c4-a2c9-5bb828a8c988&a=112202…] Monday, 15 May 2023 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…> 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 ICANN77 · ICANN77 Zoom Backgrounds · Prep Week Schedule · ICANN77 Registration NOW OPEN Information Sharing · REMINDER: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN78 Webinars · REMINDER: ICANN to Showcase Early Development of the Registration Data Request Service · REMINDER: Update From the ICANN Board’s CEO Search Committee · REMINDER: EPDP-IDNs Phase 1 Initial Report Action Items · 🔥 DUE TODAY: SOs/ACs to provide feedback on Fellowship Program outreach and promotion goals · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN Invites Applications for Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2023 · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Register for the Asia Pacific Domain Name System Forum 2023 Public Comment · Proposed Renewal of the Registry Agreement for .NET · Bylaws Amendments and Documents to Implement the NomCom2 Review · Phase 1 Initial Report on the Internationalized Domain Names EPDP · ISPCP Constituency Charter Amendments ICANN77 REGISTER [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…> Prep Week Schedule [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…> Zoom Backgrounds [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…> Information Sharing REMINDER: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN78 ICANN is calling for applications [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…> for the NextGen@ICANN Program [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…> for the ICANN78 Annual General Meeting. ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the European region who are interested in the future of the Internet and in participating in the ICANN78 Annual General Meeting. ICANN78 is scheduled to be held in Hamburg, Germany from 21–26 October 2023. The NextGen@ICANN Program application window will remain open until 19 June 2023. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…> Webinars REMINDER: ICANN to Showcase Early Development of the Registration Data Request Service ICANN org will host two webinars to showcase early development of the Registration Data Request Service (formerly known as the WHOIS Disclosure System). The webinars will be held on 16 May (13:00-14:30 UTC) and 17 May (03:00-04:30 UTC). Announcement [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…> REMINDER: Update From the ICANN Board’s CEO Search Committee To gather input from the ICANN Community and the broader Internet ecosystem, the Search Committee has planned a series of Board Listening Sessions, the first of which took place last month during ICANN76. We have scheduled the next Listening Session with the Community on 16 May at 14:00–15:30 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) via Zoom. Please visit the Search Committee page [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…> for more information and to register. You may also share your views with the Search Committee at any time by emailing us at ceosearch2023(a)icann.org<mailto:ceosearch2023@icann.org>. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…> REMINDER: EPDP-IDNs Phase 1 Initial Report The GNSO Expedited Policy Development Process on Internationalized Domain Names (EPDP-IDNs) is tasked to 1) determine the approach for a consistent definition of all gTLDs and 2) develop policy recommendations that will eventually allow for the introduction of variant gTLDs at the top-level. Its Phase 1 Initial Report, which includes 68 preliminary recommendations, is published for Public Comment from 24 April to 5 June. The EPDP Team will hold a webinar on 17 May at 11:00-12:30 UTC to help the community learn more about the key recommendations and facilitate participation in the Public Comment. Please visit this wiki page (https://community.icann.org/x/HIdXDg [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…>) for participation details. Action Items 🔥 DUE TODAY: SOs/ACs to provide feedback on Fellowship Program outreach and promotion goals SOs/ACs are asked to contribute to the Fellowship Program's strategy for outreach and promotion by providing feedback on suggested diversity targets for the Fellowship Program. Interested community groups should complete this form [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…> and send it via email to Siranush.Vardanyan(a)icann.org<mailto:Siranush.Vardanyan@icann.org>. Groups should aim to return the forms by 15 May 2023. The ICANN organization regularly updates its strategy for targeted outreach and promotion for the Fellowship Program. SOs/ACs are being asked to provide guidance on diversity goals for the program. These may include, but are not limited to, skills and experience, stakeholder group affiliation, region, gender, and language. ICANN org will use this list of goals to inform the program’s outreach and promotion strategy. Input is welcome on any specific local, regional, or global events where promoting the Fellowship Program would help identify strong candidates. These goals will be revised by the SOs/ACs every two years. 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN Invites Applications for Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2023 ICANN announced that the applications for the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) 2023 will open on Monday, 1 May 2023 00:00 KST (UTC+9). Hosted by ICANN and the Korea Internet and Security Agency (KISA), APIGA will be held from 24–28 July 2023 in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…> [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…> 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Register for the Asia Pacific Domain Name System Forum 2023 ICANN and the Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation (HKIRC) invite interested participants to register [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…> for the Asia Pacific (APAC) Domain Name System (DNS) Forum 2023 in Hong Kong, China. A dedicated website [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…> has also launched to provide more information about the forum. The APAC DNS Forum 2023 will be held 4–5 July 2023 as a hybrid event at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…> Public Comment Proposed Renewal of the Registry Agreement for .NET [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…> Open for submissions date: 13 April 2023 Closed for submissions date: 25 May 2023 Bylaws Amendments and Documents to Implement the NomCom2 Review [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…> Open for submissions date: 17 April 2023 Closed for submissions date: 29 May 2023 Phase 1 Initial Report on the Internationalized Domain Names EPDP [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…> Open for submissions date: 24 April 2023 Closed for submissions date: 05 June 2023 ISPCP Constituency Charter Amendments [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…> Open for submissions date: 09 May 2023 Closed for submissions date: 26 June 2023 See upcoming proceedings [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…>. See other public consultations [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…>. Volume 5, Issue 36 | Archive [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 18 May 2023 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016rLzhawxXc9Ch9tp…>

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