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Thank You for Joining ICANN79
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By Sally Costerton, Interim President and CEO
On behalf of the ICANN organization (org), I’d like to thank everyone who participated in this Community Forum in person and online.
Over the past week, members of the ICANN community, Board, and org collaborated to advance discussions and policymaking on the most pressing issues that ICANN is
facing. By working together, we can solve problems and deliver a sustainable, interoperable Internet for all.
We should all be proud of holding another productive and inclusive ICANN Public Meeting. I look forward to seeing you again soon at ICANN80 in June!
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By Pierre Dandjinou, Vice President, Stakeholder Engagement – Africa
The upcoming ICANN80 Public Meeting is scheduled from 10–13 June 2024, in the vibrant city of Kigali, at the Kigali Convention Centre. Rwanda is notable in Africa
for its progressive strides in the digital economy, exemplified by its innovative initiatives fostering tech innovation and digital infrastructure development.
The four-day policy forum will delve into critical issues facing the Internet ecosystem, and it will be preceded by a High-Level Government Meeting (HLGM).
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ICANN Contingent Visits Puerto Rico Capitol
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An ICANN delegation including Board Chair Tripti Sinha and Interim President and CEO Sally Costerton visited the Puerto Rico Capitol building during ICANN79. The
group had the opportunity to meet the president of the Senate, José Luis Dalmau Santiago, and learn more about the rich history and culture of Puerto Rico.
We are grateful for our host, Dr. Pablo Rodriguez, Executive Vice President at NIC. PR, for coordinating this visit.
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A natural heart embedded in the marble of the Puerto Rico Capitol
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Update from the ICANN Board's CEO Search Committee
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By Chris Chapman, ICANN Board Member
As ICANN Board Chair Tripti Sinha shared in her welcome speech at ICANN79, the Board continues to work to fulfill its critical responsibility of selecting ICANN's
next President and CEO. Last year, we held extensive listening sessions with stakeholders from across ICANN and the Internet ecosystem, whose input helped shape the candidate profile and position description.
The search process is ongoing but well advanced. It has yielded an experienced and diverse candidate pool from across the globe. The Board is diligently working
toward identifying the individual who has the right temperament and balance of personal, management, and technical skills to lead ICANN during these exceptional times, and into the next chapter of its journey.
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Apply for ICANN Leadership Positions by 15 March 2024
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The ICANN Nominating Committee (NomCom) is accepting applications for key leadership positions within ICANN's Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees and
the ICANN Board of Directors.
Selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the policy development and technical
coordination of the Internet's unique identifiers.
The NomCom is inviting applications for the following positions:
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Three members of the ICANN Board of Directors
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Two regional representatives to the At-Large Advisory Committee – one from Europe and one from North America
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One member of the Country Code Names Supporting Organization Council
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One member of the Generic Names Supporting Organization Council
The deadline to submit applications is 15 March 2024 at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
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GNSO Council Small Team Plus - SubPro Supplemental Recommendations Work Session
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ICANN Public Forums are a long-standing tradition during ICANN Public Meetings. Open to everyone in the community, these sessions offer the chance for attendees
to express their views about the key issues of concern to ICANN. Come join us for the ICANN79 Public Forum!
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Geopolitical, Legislative, and Regulatory Developments Update
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The goal for this session is to provide the community with the latest news on ICANN’s WSIS+20 outreach initiative, including its progress and implications. We also
will delve into the impact of geopolitical developments on ICANN’s technical mission, policies, and processes, and provide insight into the dynamic landscape of Internet governance. Anticipate insights into the launch of Alliance formation efforts, which will
reflect ongoing efforts to improve collaboration and address emerging challenges to the multistakeholder model of Internet governance.
Join us as we explore these critical topics influencing the future of Internet governance.
7 March, 13:15–14:30 AST (17:15 UTC)
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These sessions took place on Wednesday, 6 March. If you missed it or want to review, visit the session
pages below for the available session materials and recording:
In October 2023, the Number Resource Organization Executive Council (NRO EC) reached out to the Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC) and asked
its members to review a draft of the implementation procedures for the Internet
Coordination Policy 2 [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net] (ICP-2). The NRO EC also requested the ASO AC to strengthen the ICP-2 by developing an initial draft of an updated
version of ICP-2. During ICANN79 public work sessions, the ASO AC reviewed a timeline to complete these two tasks and had a discussion about the principles in creating an updated version of the ICP-2.
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ASO AC reviewed a timeline and identified opportunities to collect feedback from the Regional Internet Registry (RIR) communities and ICANN community
in 2024 and 2025
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ASO AC held substantial discussions on which principles should be included in drafting an updated version of the ICP-2
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ASO AC partnered with the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) to offer a public information session, “Let’s Talk About Numbers,” featuring a presentation
on the allocation of the number resources.
The ASO AC will continue to review the principles in drafting an updated version of the ICP-2 during weekly teleconference sessions. Once an updated version of
the ICP-2 has been drafted, the ASO AC will consult with the RIR communities and ICANN community and collect feedback.
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DNSSEC and Security Workshops
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These sessions took place on Wednesday, 6 March. If you missed it or want to review, visit the session
pages below for the available session materials and recording:
The first panel of this workshop focused on the path to achieving digital trust and concluded with the importance of signing and verifying to form digital trust.
The second panel session discussed Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) bootstrapping and algorithm rollover. The third panel session discussed DNSSEC deployment around the world and DNSSEC event measurement, Internet namespace mapping systems,
and concluded with a discussion on SAC123:
SSAC Report on the Evolution of Internet Name Resolution [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net].
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Presentations on digital trust discussed its origins, how it works, and how trust registries prevent fraud, scams, and abuse.
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Timelines were provided on the Hardware Security Module replacement selection process as well as the Key Signing Key and algorithm rollovers.
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DNSSEC is a security protocol and if it goes “unsigned” it will not be taken seriously in the larger security community.
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Data was provided on major DNSSEC outages and validation failures.
The DNSSEC and Security Workshop will hold panels at the upcoming workshops at ICANN80 and ICANN81 in order to continue the discussion of the digital trust, DNS
abuse, and DNSSEC measurements topics. Outreach will continue for different and interesting DNSSEC or security-related topics that may be of interest to the community.
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Celebrating 10 Years of the Middle East DNS Forum
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This April, the Middle East DNS Forum (MEDNSF2024), organized by ICANN and the National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT) of Morocco, will be celebrating
its 10th anniversary. Taking place from 24 to 25 April 2024 in Rabat, Morocco, this milestone event marks the first time the forum will convene in Morocco.
This year's theme, "Celebrating Progress in the Middle East's DNS Journey," highlights advancements in digital infrastructure and Internet usage over the past decade.
Key discussions will revolve around promoting digital inclusivity, mitigating DNS abuse, enhancing operations and security, and sharing best practices for domain
name management. With sessions addressing cybersecurity, the multilingual internet, and regulatory frameworks, the forum offers a platform for networking and collaboration.
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Natalia Filina, a management and marketing specialist, joined the ICANN community in January 2018, becoming a member of the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) soon
after. She is a founding member of the Dynamic Teen Coalition at the Internet Governance Forum. Over the past six years, she actively participated in every ICANN Public Meeting, attending five in person.
Filina brings an unbridled enthusiasm to ALAC, aiming to raise awareness of ICANN’s mission and promote change. Her focus includes Applicant Support, Internationalized
Domain Names, and digital inclusion, all the while underscoring the importance of the multistakeholder model.
To Filina, "In moments of serenity or upheaval, we should be united and committed to the main mission – ensuring
the Internet’s stability, security, and advancement for everyone.”
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“Inclusivity in Internet governance is not a mere aspiration but a necessity.”
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A professional in digital marketing and technology, Linda Fraga’s interest in ICANN stems from a firsthand understanding of the profound impact of Internet governance
on online ecosystems and user experiences. Throughout her career, she has actively engaged with online content dissemination, user behavior analysis, and the intersection of technology with information accessibility.
This naturally led Fraga to develop a nuanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities in managing information flows in the digital space, forming a strong
foundation for her interest in ICANN's mission. She is currently based in Miami, pursuing a Master of Business Administration at One League University, and has been involved in the Youth Brazil Program for Internet Governance for five years. ICANN79 will be
the first ICANN event for Fraga.
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"I'm eager to encourage more volunteers from my region to contribute to AFRALO activities and ICANN policy processes, ensuring our region's perspectives are
heard."
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Ephraim Kenyanito represents Internet end users in the Noncommercial Users Constituency and the Noncommercial Stakeholder Group (NCSG). He also serves as an At-Large
member in the African Regional At-Large Organization (AFRALO) and as co-chair of the NCSG’s Cross Community Working Party on Human Rights.
A trained lawyer, Kenyanito is a Certified Project Management Professional, a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in the U.K. and Kenya, and a Certified
Professional Mediator. He has more than a decade of experience in African and international trade, technology, media, and telecommunications industries.
Because of his keen interest in the Domain Name System and its role in how the Internet works, Kenyanito has attended many ICANN meetings, beginning with ICANN47
in Durban.
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ICANN COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
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Intellectual Property Constituency
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"I joined the Intellectual Property Constituency (IPC) so that I could be more involved in the protection of IP rights in the DNS. I work with businesses, in
their capacities as registrants of domain names, dotBrand TLD operators, and brand owners seeking to protect consumers from fraudulent and deceptive misuse of their trade marks. The IPC provides a forum to collaborate on inputs to policy development, build
awareness of the importance of IP enforcement in the DNS, and share experiences with colleagues."
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Review the Participation Guides
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ICANN's Office of the Chief Technology Officer creates and publishes research papers and technical briefings for ICANN's diverse technical community.
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ICANN's Government Engagement publications summarize the discussions taking place within governments and intergovernmental organizations.
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