April 2026 - At-Large - lists.icann.org

ISOC LIVE - What's On & What's New
by Joly MacFie April 29, 2026

April 29, 2026

<https://substack.com/redirect/96c045a1-d74f-44fd-9dfb-37fa2514af3c?j=eyJ1Ij…> *Upcoming Events* - APR 28 17:00 UTC - ICANN Global Public Interest Framework (GPIF) and its Relevance to At-Large <https://substack.com/redirect/5d559930-7f3a-41f0-b592-11617ebb2523?j=eyJ1Ij…> - APR 29 12:00 UTC - ICANN EMEA: Phishing and DNS Abuse - Operational Blindspots <https://substack.com/redirect/4ea4a74a-20ea-4d0c-9893-06e1743668cd?j=eyJ1Ij…> - APR 30 12:15 UTC - SAIDGI - Social Media And Digital Sovereignty In South Asia <https://substack.com/redirect/f34fbb3d-780b-401e-a0b5-b0c523a2d800?j=eyJ1Ij…> - MAY 5 02:00 UTC - ICANN Review of Reviews Cross Community Group Progress <https://substack.com/redirect/a63badce-0423-4681-b199-60d3b97ab071?j=eyJ1Ij…> - MAY 7 18:00 UTC - What If We Could Rebuild the Internet? <https://substack.com/redirect/df00b55c-ddcd-45c5-9278-e57403c1fb53?j=eyJ1Ij…> - MAY 11-12 - UN Virtual Worlds Day 2026 - Shaping the Future of Cities <https://substack.com/redirect/5214ca41-6731-430e-a39f-c9ec2a3ff9ea?j=eyJ1Ij…> - MAY 11-15 - The West Africa Internet Governance Forum 2026 <https://substack.com/redirect/ba827398-d9e8-488f-83c8-8ea518b540f8?j=eyJ1Ij…> - MAY 11 05:00 UTC - PCC - When the State Goes Digital: Public Platforms, Cooperative Hybrids, and the Politics of Infrastructure <https://substack.com/redirect/26f884dd-aff1-4e76-a0cf-12563923238a?j=eyJ1Ij…> - MAY 11 14:00 UTC - topDNS Best Practice Series: Beyond the Perimeter - Managing Internet Routing as a Supply Chain Risk <https://substack.com/redirect/a596b2f8-68f2-461f-9edf-f5cfcebcb8c4?j=eyJ1Ij…> - MAY 13 16:00 UTC - ICANN OCTO ISPCP/SSAC: Implementing DNS Blocking Responsibly <https://substack.com/redirect/81347776-3d5b-4b97-9d04-725f115a3496?j=eyJ1Ij…> - MAY 27 12:00 UTC - What Makes a DNS Abuse Complaint to ICANN Actionable: Insights and Common Challenges <https://substack.com/redirect/44f6871e-5e59-4f85-99d7-17bf09b6bfc0?j=eyJ1Ij…> - MAY 27 13:30 UTC - ISOC PERU - Más allá del acceso: ¿qué significa ‘Internet significativo’ en educación? <https://substack.com/redirect/668147a0-5082-4176-ad95-2c7b406c0c21?j=eyJ1Ij…> *Recaps / Recordings* - APR 23 - ISOC Perú - Community-Driven Connectivity Solutions <https://substack.com/redirect/043bc746-8930-481d-a523-c69d521f83ec?j=eyJ1Ij…> - APR 15 - Digital Access Day 2026: Access, Autonomy, and the Open Internet <https://substack.com/redirect/7b09cd1c-fd84-44a5-82a5-6da48c4353ee?j=eyJ1Ij…> - APR 15 - The New gTLD Program 2026 and the Future of the DNS Ecosystem <https://substack.com/redirect/af8ad590-9510-47af-9ba2-c495b8101303?j=eyJ1Ij…> - APR 14 - Effective Youth Participation and Digital Inclusion Action Toward WSIS 2035 <https://substack.com/redirect/40eaf905-e1cd-4f6e-9089-fe7d6fae25a3?j=eyJ1Ij…> - APR 14 - From Spectrum to Service: Building with Unlicensed Fixed Wireless <https://substack.com/redirect/0e196ba6-8cf0-43b1-8e2f-6de1d85d55e8?j=eyJ1Ij…> - APR 13 - Quantum Technologies, Implications for the Global Digital Divide <https://substack.com/redirect/a6fa1ab6-b7ac-4bd6-b09a-70343b388da3?j=eyJ1Ij…> - FEB 26 - At-Large Meets OCTO-SSR <https://substack.com/redirect/f42ad6e8-218e-4593-99ea-9b3120df7b12?j=eyJ1Ij…> *Other Report Summaries* - FCC to Satellite Operators: Stay in Your Lane <https://substack.com/redirect/74548723-88bf-4ad9-b390-63cd2af6b97d?j=eyJ1Ij…> - ICANN and the IETF (summary) <https://substack.com/redirect/c9c4f048-bdd1-4872-8460-5ba323cd0714?j=eyJ1Ij…> - Age Verification Architecture (summary) <https://substack.com/redirect/29524084-29f1-45a7-95ec-8ff016dde711?j=eyJ1Ij…> *NYC Open Data Week 2026 <https://substack.com/redirect/4c153ce9-cc3c-47ea-a0dc-97b730fb3a29?j=eyJ1Ij…>* - NYC School of Data 2026 - Opening Session <https://substack.com/redirect/3697b784-2c69-4ad3-8d5d-e1e0f8c05e5d?j=eyJ1Ij…> - NYC School of Data 2026 - From Connectivity to Connection: Transforming Digital Equity Into Action <https://substack.com/redirect/161ef7a4-703b-4ace-91b2-d838ec00b131?j=eyJ1Ij…> - NYC School of Data - Building the Public Interest Tech Workforce <https://substack.com/redirect/19cd57dc-cc51-4b89-a263-5eb10fe324f2?j=eyJ1Ij…> - AI in Government: Opportunities for the Mamdani Administration <https://substack.com/redirect/29449150-b428-49e2-9a24-2ee2b0dac3aa?j=eyJ1Ij…> - How Has 10 Years of Civic Engagement Through Open Data Changed New York? <https://substack.com/redirect/14ac4141-58da-41c4-8739-9c181436d4a2?j=eyJ1Ij…> - NYC Health Department Health Data Tour <https://substack.com/redirect/89c518cd-6fb0-4b3e-bffa-214cfadbdeeb?j=eyJ1Ij…> - NYC Agency Maps, Tools, & Geospatial Data for 2026 <https://substack.com/redirect/5bd999d9-87f9-47f4-b674-730caea85737?j=eyJ1Ij…> - Tracking NYC Trash: Using Open Data to Understand and Improve the City’s Waste System <https://substack.com/redirect/f3b30052-1a41-4610-984f-e9085ac7c378?j=eyJ1Ij…> - Data for Disaster Recovery and Resilience: Exploring NYCEM’s Hazard History Consequence Tool and Recovery Dashboards <https://substack.com/redirect/c7188c40-78d0-4d3b-9b31-fdd34dd6d036?j=eyJ1Ij…> - Querying Big Bus Data off of the Open Data Portal <https://substack.com/redirect/a579b9ab-5ec5-4307-aee2-953201298b54?j=eyJ1Ij…> - Advancing Climate Compliance: How Data Informs & Challenges Building Retrofits and Decarbonization (Local Law 97) <https://substack.com/redirect/de1062ee-dda3-4906-85b9-e40bd1511c92?j=eyJ1Ij…> - From Open Data to Urban Impact: Data-Driven Research on Health, Safety, and Policy in New York City <https://substack.com/redirect/5bcb092c-372f-4e61-ac89-7565429b31aa?j=eyJ1Ij…> - DATA2GO.NYC: A Data Tool to Understand Well-Being and Need in NYC <https://substack.com/redirect/8b9dfa91-81ae-4c1d-b422-a846cecdb34b?j=eyJ1Ij…> - Vital City: Exploring 30 Years of NYC Crime - and What Comes Next <https://substack.com/redirect/b6273a29-7710-4d3e-89e5-ed7b3166ff71?j=eyJ1Ij…> - NYC’s Changing Landscape: Discover What’s Being Built Around You <https://substack.com/redirect/98e18f2b-9d47-4430-8049-548b84f2c3af?j=eyJ1Ij…> - Databook Update: Data Supporting Civil Service and Tech Procurement Reform <https://substack.com/redirect/93b71999-1ab8-465c-a955-8771880f0607?j=eyJ1Ij…> - Using Open Tools to Explore Open Data <https://substack.com/redirect/be7ef390-acc0-48f4-9718-18888afe97b7?j=eyJ1Ij…> -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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Request for feedback / resources to inform At-Large DNS Abuse Mitigation Agenda
by Justine Chew April 27, 2026

April 27, 2026

*Apologies for receipt of duplicate messages due to cross-posting* Dear At-Large colleagues, Following the *At-Large DNS Abuse Mitigation Overview webinar *which took place on 14 April 2026, I would like to extend an invitation to you all to review the Zoom recording, presentation slide and the poll result, and to share your feedback, questions, knowledge and/or resources which may help with shaping the At-Large DNS Abuse Mitigation agenda. *Webinar Resources* Agenda: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/EoBZP Zoom recording: EN <https://icann.zoom.us/rec/share/SaFk3Y76QQi7iWgLJCN13NrF9xk1lEzht7PfhkYGgg6…> Audio recording: EN <https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/_tsbg3ODo4vuU0YzLFyRIMX5CEgqH-WY0tCSh5pKrt-r…>, ES <https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/pTWmUnWTHAlCmq3Wwm8GbGJm9U1vwa-ziPP-KXxuS4Oc…>, FR <https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/jS_8867t-M0s1AKrGtIFGdE8qmVn0cVQAMdBr8MCqavy…> Presentation slide: as attached Poll result: link to view <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/1012498450/…> To centralize all input and the list of resources, please use this Googledoc for Input <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1smchQvYap04IMu7BCiAj6TWEhhxFE7wqayI8CyY…>. While it may not be the optimal way to share resources, at this juncture, we are just collecting feedback and/or input. The Googledoc will remain open for input until further notice and will be tidied from time to time. My thanks to those who attended the webinar, as well as those who have started sharing resources. Responses to questions received during the webinar will be shared when they are ready. Kind regards, Justine

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SAC130: SSAC Comments on Name Collision Guidelines in the Proposed Language for the Draft Next Round Applicant Guidebook
by Matthias M. Hudobnik April 24, 2026

April 24, 2026

Dear Colleagues, The SSAC welcomes the opportunity to comment on ICANN's Draft Applicant Guidebook (AGB) for the New gTLD Program: Next Round. Our comments focus on improving Section 6.7 on Name Collisions, with an emphasis on risks arising from collisions between DNS and alternative naming systems (e.g., blockchain-based systems), as outlined in the Name Collision Analysis Project Study 2 Report (NCAP2). SUMMARY OF KEY RECOMMENDATIONS: * Clarify TRT's Role in Initial Assessments AGB §6.7.2 does not clearly state that the Technical Review Team (TRT) conducts the initial name collision risk assessment. NCAP2 indicates TRT is responsible from the outset. _Recommendation:_ Explicitly assign the initial assessment to the TRT. * Enable Pre-Delegation Action on High-Risk Strings Current language suggests high-risk strings are identified only after temporary delegation. NCAP2 supports action based on existing data. _Recommendation:_ Allow TRT to recommend withholding delegation if early analysis shows high risk. * Broaden TRT's Assessment Scope Beyond DNS Data Limiting analysis to DNS logs misses collisions from alternative namespaces that resolve via DNS (e.g., users accustomed to _.wallet_ from blockchain). _Recommendation:_ Permit use of OSINT, qualitative assessments, and external data sources per NCAP2. * Allow TRT Flexibility to Evolve Assessment Methods AGB cites four NCAP2 methods (NI, CI, VI, VIN), but doesn't state whether TRT may adopt new techniques. _Recommendation:_ Affirm TRT's discretion to evolve methods to address future risks. These updates will better align the AGB with NCAP2 and ICANN Board guidance, while improving transparency, security, and technical rigor in handling name collisions. The SSAC appreciates the efforts of the ICANN org and Subsequent Procedures IRT, and we are available for further discussion. Link: https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/security-and-stability-advisory-committe…. Best, Matthias

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Org presentation | Re: [Ext] APF Webinar #3: Universal Acceptance of All Domain Names and Email Addresses
by Justine Chew April 23, 2026

April 23, 2026

Dear Sarmad, I presume, as with previous webinars, that you will screen share at your end with your presentation slides. However, please be so kind as to also send us a copy for posting on our agenda wiki. Many thanks, Justine On Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 11:45, Sarmad Hussain <sarmad.hussain(a)icann.org> wrote: > Thanks Justine. > > > > Regards, > Sarmad > > > > *From: *Justine Chew <justine.chew.icann(a)gmail.com> > *Date: *Tuesday, 21 April 2026 at 8:44 AM > *To: *Sarmad Hussain <sarmad.hussain(a)icann.org> > *Cc: *Pitinan Kooarmornpatana <pitinan.koo(a)icann.org>, Edmon < > edmon(a)isoc.hk>, Gisella Gruber <Gisella.Gruber(a)icann.org>, At-Large < > at-large(a)icann.org> > *Subject: *Re: [Ext] APF Webinar #3: Universal Acceptance of All Domain > Names and Email Addresses > > > > Dear Sarmad, > > My apologies, I thought that information has been shared with you. In any > event, here it is. > > The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/IoDPOw > [icann-community.atlassian.net] > <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/IoD…> > > Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/WXIrgP-1SDyAgFG6xtFH-A > [icann.zoom.us] > <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/WXIrgP-1S…> > > > Kind regards, > Justine > > > > > > On Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 11:29, Sarmad Hussain <sarmad.hussain(a)icann.org> > wrote: > > HI Justine, all, > > > > Following up on this webinar on UA planned for this Thursday 23 April. > > > > I have not heard further information on it, including details on how to > join. Kindly share details. > > > > Regards, > Sarmad > > > > > > *From: *Justine Chew <justine.chew.icann(a)gmail.com> > *Date: *Monday, 30 March 2026 at 10:27 AM > *To: *Sarmad Hussain <sarmad.hussain(a)icann.org>, Pitinan Kooarmornpatana < > pitinan.koo(a)icann.org> > *Cc: *Edmon <edmon(a)isoc.hk>, Gisella Gruber <Gisella.Gruber(a)icann.org>, > At-Large <at-large(a)icann.org> > *Subject: *Re: [Ext] APF Webinar #3: Universal Acceptance of All Domain > Names and Email Addresses > > > > Dear Sarmad and Pitinan, > > > > Thank you for letting us know of your availability and non-availability, > respectively. We will make the necessary amendments to the webinar details. > > > Kind regards, > Justine > > > > > > On Mon, 30 Mar 2026 at 13:01, Pitinan Kooarmornpatana < > pitinan.koo(a)icann.org> wrote: > > Hi Justine, > > > > I’d like to confirm that I will not be a speaker on the Webinar 3. > > I’m on leave on that day for a family function and I might not be able to > attend the webinar. > > > > Regards, > > Pitinan > > > > > > *From: *Sarmad Hussain <sarmad.hussain(a)icann.org> > *Date: *Monday, 30 March AD 2026 at 11:54 > *To: *Justine Chew <justine.chew.icann(a)gmail.com>, Pitinan > Kooarmornpatana <pitinan.koo(a)icann.org> > *Cc: *Edmon <edmon(a)isoc.hk>, Gisella Gruber <Gisella.Gruber(a)icann.org>, > At-Large <at-large(a)icann.org> > *Subject: *Re: [Ext] APF Webinar #3: Universal Acceptance of All Domain > Names and Email Addresses > > > > Dear Justine, > > > > Thanks for sharing the information on the upcoming webinar. > > > > This webinar will be presented by me. If Pitinan is available (she can > confirm), she will attend to support the discussion. > > > > The agenda looks good. > > > > Regards, > Sarmad > > > > > > > > *From: *Justine Chew <justine.chew.icann(a)gmail.com> > *Date: *Monday, 30 March 2026 at 9:31 AM > *To: *Sarmad Hussain <sarmad.hussain(a)icann.org>, Pitinan Kooarmornpatana < > pitinan.koo(a)icann.org> > *Cc: *Edmon <edmon(a)isoc.hk>, Gisella Gruber <Gisella.Gruber(a)icann.org>, > At-Large <at-large(a)icann.org> > *Subject: *[Ext] APF Webinar #3: Universal Acceptance of All Domain Names > and Email Addresses > > > > Dear Sarmad, Pitinan, > > I would like to inform you that Edmon Chung has kindly agreed to moderate > the third and final webinar in the APF Multilingual Internet Webinar Series > 2026. > > We would be grateful if you could confirm the following at your earliest > convenience: > > 1. That Thu 23 April 2026 at 06:00 UTC for 75 mins is still suitable for > the webinar > > 2. Whether either or both of you will be presenting at the webinar > > 3. Whether the agenda is to be updated, please see: 2026.04.xx APF MI > Series - Webinar #3: Universal Acceptance of All Domain Names and Email > Addresses [docs.google.com] > <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1VLkl5tkjSe-9…> (you > should have edit rights) > > > We would like to be able to schedule and promote this last webinar in good > time; and will be looking to use the following text for part of the > invitation emails in due course. > > You are invited to *Webinar #3: Universal Acceptance of All Domain Names > and Email Addresses* on *23 April 2026 at 06:00 UTC for 75 minutes*, > where *Edmon Chung* will host *Sarmad Hussain, Senior Director, IDN & UA > Programs, ICANN and Pitinan Kooarmornpatana, IDN Programs Director, ICANN* > in an an introduction to Universal Acceptance (UA), current issues and how > these are being addressed in collaboration with the community. > > > > This session also covers how the community can contribute to promote UA > adoption, so, please join us! > > > Many thanks in advance. > > Kind regards, > > Justine Chew > APRALO Policy Forum [icann-community.atlassian.net] > <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/OOr…> > Chair > > ----- > >

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ISOC LIVE - What’s On & What’s New - Apr 21 2026
by Joly MacFie April 21, 2026

April 21, 2026

Hatched, matched, and despatched! Thanks to those of you who have Substack subs <https://isoclive.substack.com/>! Here is what is up. *Upcoming Events* - APR 19-22 - ARIN 57 Public Policy and Members Meeting <https://isoc.live/20814/> - APR 21 - FLODIR - Beyond the ban? How to regulate platform design to protect minors under the DSA <https://isoc.live/20821/> - APR 21 04:00 UTC - Doing Digital Platform Research with Australian Internet Observatory <https://isoc.live/20742/> - APR 22 11:00 UTC - COcyber Roundtable on Defence - Civilian Synergies in Cybersecurity <https://isoc.live/20498/> - APR 22 12:00 UTC - ICANN and Global Internet Governance Engagements in 2026 <https://isoc.live/20665/> - APR 23 06:00 UTC - APRALO Policy Forum Multilingual Internet #3: Universal Acceptance of All Domain Names and Email Addresses <https://isoc.live/20789/> - APR 23-24 07:00 UTC - Moldova Internet Governance Forum 2026 + Moldova Universal Acceptance Day 2026 <https://isoc.live/20800/> - APR 23 07:30 UTC - ISOC Kenya Celebrating International Girls in ICT Day <https://isoc.live/20807/> - APR 23 12:30 UTC - International Girls in ICT Day 2026 - ITU Global Celebration <https://isoc.live/20764/> - APR 23 13:00 UTC - ITU - Girls & Space: Pathways to the stars <https://isoc.live/20755/> - APR 23 13:30 UTC - ISOC PERU - Soluciones de Conectividad impulsadas por la Comunidad <https://isoc.live/20810/> - APR 23 15:00 UTC - INTC / IIESoc - IP Address Geolocation <https://isoc.live/20653/> - APR 23 18:00 UTC - The Rise and Fall of Undelegated TLDs: The Impact of a Global Misconfiguration <https://isoc.live/20792/> - APR 23 20:00 UTC - Georgetown on the Hill - Making AI Work: Productivity, Diffusion, and Policy <https://isoc.live/20779/> - APR 24 13:00 UTC - UN Global Mech ICT - 1st Chair Informal Dialogue w/ Stakeholders <https://isoc.live/20600/> - APR 24 16:00 UTC - Canada Youth IGF Honorariums Symposium <https://isoc.live/20565/> - APR 28 17:00 UTC - ICANN Global Public Interest Framework (GPIF) and its Relevance to At-Large <https://isoc.live/20797/> - MAY 11-12 - UN Virtual Worlds Day 2026 - Shaping the Future of Cities <https://isoc.live/20737/> - MAY 11 14:00 UTC - topDNS Best Practice Series: Beyond the Perimeter - Managing Internet Routing as a Supply Chain Risk <https://isoc.live/20626/> - MAY 27 12:00 UTC - What Makes a DNS Abuse Complaint to ICANN Actionable: Insights and Common Challenges <https://isoc.live/20671/> *Recaps / Recordings* - APR 15 - The New gTLD Program 2026 and the Future of the DNS Ecosystem <https://isoclive.substack.com/p/ispcp-newgtld> - APR 14 - Effective Youth Participation and Digital Inclusion Action Toward WSIS 2035 <https://isoclive.substack.com/p/ecosoc-youth-wsis> - APR 14 - From Spectrum to Service: Building with Unlicensed Fixed Wireless <https://isoclive.substack.com/p/ntia-fixedwireless> - APR 13 - Quantum Technologies, Implications for the Global Digital Divide <https://isoclive.substack.com/p/dc-ddht-quantum> - FEB 26 - At-Large Meets OCTO-SSR <https://isoclive.substack.com/p/at-large-octo-ssr> *Other Report Summaries* - Age Verification Architecture (summary) <https://isoclive.substack.com/p/age-verification-architecture> *NYC Open Data Week 2026 <https://opendataweek.substack.com/>* - NYC School of Data 2026 - Opening Session <https://opendataweek.substack.com/p/nyc-school-of-data-2026-opening-session> - NYC School of Data 2026 - From Connectivity to Connection: Transforming Digital Equity Into Action <https://opendataweek.substack.com/p/nyc-school-of-data-2026-from-connectivi…> - NYC School of Data - Building the Public Interest Tech Workforce <https://opendataweek.substack.com/p/nyc-school-of-data-building-the-public> - AI in Government: Opportunities for the Mamdani Administration <https://opendataweek.substack.com/p/ai-in-government-opportunities-for> - How Has 10 Years of Civic Engagement Through Open Data Changed New York? <https://opendataweek.substack.com/p/how-has-10-years-of-civic-engagement> - NYC Health Department Health Data Tour <https://opendataweek.substack.com/p/nyc-health-department-health-data> - NYC Agency Maps, Tools, & Geospatial Data for 2026 <https://opendataweek.substack.com/p/nyc-agency-maps-tools-and-geospatial> - Tracking NYC Trash: Using Open Data to Understand and Improve the City's Waste System <https://opendataweek.substack.com/p/tracking-nyc-trash-using-open-data> - Data for Disaster Recovery and Resilience: Exploring NYCEM's Hazard History Consequence Tool and Recovery Dashboards <https://opendataweek.substack.com/p/data-for-disaster-recovery-and-resilien…> - Querying Big Bus Data off of the Open Data Portal <https://opendataweek.substack.com/p/querying-big-bus-data-off-of-the> - Advancing Climate Compliance: How Data Informs & Challenges Building Retrofits and Decarbonization (Local Law 97) <https://opendataweek.substack.com/p/advancing-climate-compliance-how> - From Open Data to Urban Impact: Data-Driven Research on Health, Safety, and Policy in New York City <https://opendataweek.substack.com/p/from-open-data-to-urban-impact-data> - DATA2GO.NYC: A Data Tool to Understand Well-Being and Need in NYC <https://opendataweek.substack.com/p/data2gonyc-a-data-tool-to-understand> - Vital City: Exploring 30 Years of NYC Crime - and What Comes Next <https://opendataweek.substack.com/p/vital-city-exploring-30-years-of> - NYC's Changing Landscape: Discover What's Being Built Around You <https://opendataweek.substack.com/p/nycs-changing-landscape> - Databook Update: Data Supporting Civil Service and Tech Procurement Reform <https://opendataweek.substack.com/p/databook-update> - Using Open Tools to Explore Open Data <https://opendataweek.substack.com/p/using-open-tools> - -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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Re: [Ext] APF Webinar #3: Universal Acceptance of All Domain Names and Email Addresses
by Justine Chew April 21, 2026

April 21, 2026

Dear Sarmad, My apologies, I thought that information has been shared with you. In any event, here it is. The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/IoDPOw Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/WXIrgP-1SDyAgFG6xtFH-A Kind regards, Justine On Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 11:29, Sarmad Hussain <sarmad.hussain(a)icann.org> wrote: > HI Justine, all, > > > > Following up on this webinar on UA planned for this Thursday 23 April. > > > > I have not heard further information on it, including details on how to > join. Kindly share details. > > > > Regards, > Sarmad > > > > > > *From: *Justine Chew <justine.chew.icann(a)gmail.com> > *Date: *Monday, 30 March 2026 at 10:27 AM > *To: *Sarmad Hussain <sarmad.hussain(a)icann.org>, Pitinan Kooarmornpatana < > pitinan.koo(a)icann.org> > *Cc: *Edmon <edmon(a)isoc.hk>, Gisella Gruber <Gisella.Gruber(a)icann.org>, > At-Large <at-large(a)icann.org> > *Subject: *Re: [Ext] APF Webinar #3: Universal Acceptance of All Domain > Names and Email Addresses > > > > Dear Sarmad and Pitinan, > > > > Thank you for letting us know of your availability and non-availability, > respectively. We will make the necessary amendments to the webinar details. > > > Kind regards, > Justine > > > > > > On Mon, 30 Mar 2026 at 13:01, Pitinan Kooarmornpatana < > pitinan.koo(a)icann.org> wrote: > > Hi Justine, > > > > I’d like to confirm that I will not be a speaker on the Webinar 3. > > I’m on leave on that day for a family function and I might not be able to > attend the webinar. > > > > Regards, > > Pitinan > > > > > > *From: *Sarmad Hussain <sarmad.hussain(a)icann.org> > *Date: *Monday, 30 March AD 2026 at 11:54 > *To: *Justine Chew <justine.chew.icann(a)gmail.com>, Pitinan > Kooarmornpatana <pitinan.koo(a)icann.org> > *Cc: *Edmon <edmon(a)isoc.hk>, Gisella Gruber <Gisella.Gruber(a)icann.org>, > At-Large <at-large(a)icann.org> > *Subject: *Re: [Ext] APF Webinar #3: Universal Acceptance of All Domain > Names and Email Addresses > > > > Dear Justine, > > > > Thanks for sharing the information on the upcoming webinar. > > > > This webinar will be presented by me. If Pitinan is available (she can > confirm), she will attend to support the discussion. > > > > The agenda looks good. > > > > Regards, > Sarmad > > > > > > > > *From: *Justine Chew <justine.chew.icann(a)gmail.com> > *Date: *Monday, 30 March 2026 at 9:31 AM > *To: *Sarmad Hussain <sarmad.hussain(a)icann.org>, Pitinan Kooarmornpatana < > pitinan.koo(a)icann.org> > *Cc: *Edmon <edmon(a)isoc.hk>, Gisella Gruber <Gisella.Gruber(a)icann.org>, > At-Large <at-large(a)icann.org> > *Subject: *[Ext] APF Webinar #3: Universal Acceptance of All Domain Names > and Email Addresses > > > > Dear Sarmad, Pitinan, > > I would like to inform you that Edmon Chung has kindly agreed to moderate > the third and final webinar in the APF Multilingual Internet Webinar Series > 2026. > > We would be grateful if you could confirm the following at your earliest > convenience: > > 1. That Thu 23 April 2026 at 06:00 UTC for 75 mins is still suitable for > the webinar > > 2. Whether either or both of you will be presenting at the webinar > > 3. Whether the agenda is to be updated, please see: 2026.04.xx APF MI > Series - Webinar #3: Universal Acceptance of All Domain Names and Email > Addresses [docs.google.com] > <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1VLkl5tkjSe-9…> (you > should have edit rights) > > > We would like to be able to schedule and promote this last webinar in good > time; and will be looking to use the following text for part of the > invitation emails in due course. > > You are invited to *Webinar #3: Universal Acceptance of All Domain Names > and Email Addresses* on *23 April 2026 at 06:00 UTC for 75 minutes*, > where *Edmon Chung* will host *Sarmad Hussain, Senior Director, IDN & UA > Programs, ICANN and Pitinan Kooarmornpatana, IDN Programs Director, ICANN* > in an an introduction to Universal Acceptance (UA), current issues and how > these are being addressed in collaboration with the community. > > > > This session also covers how the community can contribute to promote UA > adoption, so, please join us! > > > Many thanks in advance. > > Kind regards, > > Justine Chew > APRALO Policy Forum [icann-community.atlassian.net] > <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/OOr…> > Chair > > ----- > >

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At-Large DNS Abuse video made in 2020
by Maureen Hilyard April 16, 2026

April 16, 2026

I had forgotten about the DNS Abuse 101 video that was made in 2020 in conjunction with the At-Large Capacity Building Team which was led by Hadia. It is still relevant. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tCuOKlgKKc Thanks to Jolie for reminding us. Maureen -- *Maureen Hilyard* MMgt, BBus, AdvDipTchg Development Consultant Cook Islands Internet Action Group Internet Society Board DotAsia Board At-Large Community, ICANN Multistakeholder Steering Group, APRIGF *Mobile (Cook Islands) *+682 54641 *Mobile (NZ) *+64 2108192283 *maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com <maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com>* *hilyard(a)oyster.net.ck <hilyard(a)oyster.net.ck>* *Linkedin <https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureen-hilyard-consultant/?original_referer=>* PO Box 156, Avarua, Rarotonga COOK ISLANDS

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ISOC LIVE - What's On & What's New
by Joly MacFie April 14, 2026

April 14, 2026

Thanks to those of you who have Substack subs <https://isoclive.substack.com/>! Here is what is up. *Upcoming Events* - APR 14 08:00 UTC - Seminar on Human Rights and ICT Standardisation <https://isoc.live/20618/> - APR 14 13:00 UTC - At-Large - Overview on DNS Abuse Mitigation <https://isoc.live/20586/> - APR 14 13:00 UTC - ECOSOC Youth Forum 2026 Side Event - Effective Youth Participation and Digital Inclusion Action Toward WSIS 2035 <https://isoc.live/20699/> - APR 14 19:00 UTC - NTIA - From Spectrum to Service: Building with Unlicensed Fixed Wireless <https://isoc.live/20524/> - APR 15 14:30 UTC - 2026 IEEE Connecting the Unconnected (CTU) Program Kickoff <https://isoc.live/20596/> - APR 15 16:00 UTC - ISPCP - The New gTLD Program 2026 and the Future of the DNS Ecosystem <https://isoc.live/20590/> - APR 15 16:00 UTC - Accessibility Jam (A11yJam) <https://isoc.live/20514/> - APR 15 16:00 UTC - FBA - Women in Fiber: She Built This: Spotlighting Success and Career Growth in Fiber <https://isoc.live/20675/> - APR 15 16:30 UTC - Folk Tech Showcase - Project Show & Tell <https://isoc.live/20614/> - APR 15 17:00 UTC - The Data Center Frontier <https://isoc.live/20467/> - APR 15 18:00 UTC - SHLB - Transforming Rural Health: Understanding and Leveraging the Rural Health Transformation Program <https://isoc.live/20593/> - APR 16 13:00 UTC - ECOSOC Youth Forum 2026 Side Event - Digital Cooperation for Youth: Accelerating Inclusive Innovation and Digital Development <https://isoc.live/20707/> - APR 22 11:00 UTC - COcyber Roundtable on Defence - Civilian Synergies in Cybersecurity <https://isoc.live/20498/> - APR 22 12:00 UTC - ICANN and Global Internet Governance Engagements in 2026 <https://isoc.live/20665/> - APR 23 15:00 UTC - INTC / IIESoc - IP Address Geolocation <https://isoc.live/20653/> - APR 24 13:00 UTC - UN Global Mech ICT - 1st Chair Informal Dialogue w/ Stakeholders <https://isoc.live/20600/> - APR 24 16:00 UTC - Canada Youth IGF Honorariums Symposium <https://isoc.live/20565/> - MAY 5 23:30 UTC - A11yNYC - The Clarity of Social Accessibility - Peter Slatin <https://isoc.live/20404/> - MAY 11 14:00 UTC - topDNS Best Practice Series: Beyond the Perimeter - Managing Internet Routing as a Supply Chain Risk <https://isoc.live/20626/> - MAY 27 12:00 UTC - What Makes a DNS Abuse Complaint to ICANN Actionable: Insights and Common Challenges <https://isoc.live/20671/> - MAY 28 13:00 UTC - CODI Universal Acceptance Day 2026 <https://isoc.live/20439/> *Recaps / Recordings* - High-Density, High Impact: Connecting Apartment Buildings, Public Housing and Multi-Dwelling Units <https://isoclive.substack.com/p/aapb-ilsr-mdu> - What's New in DNS Security? <https://isoclive.substack.com/p/whats-new-in-dnssec> - PDF to Accessible Markdown: Introducing Equalify Reflow, an Open Source AI Tool <https://isoclive.substack.com/p/a11ynyc0426> - Canada's AI Strategy: Reading Between the Lines of "What We Heard" <https://isoclive.substack.com/p/tcis-ai-strategy> - ICANN85 Ghana Readout <https://isoclive.substack.com/p/icann85-ghana> - Lachi - I Identify as Blind: A Brazen Celebration of Disability, Culture, Identity and Power <https://isoclive.substack.com/p/qpl-lachi> - FCC Report & Order - Modernizing Spectrum Sharing for Satellite Broadband <https://isoclive.substack.com/p/fcc-sarellite-spectrum-order> - Ookla U.S. Broadband Speed Performance Report - 2H 2025 <https://isoclive.substack.com/p/ookla-h2-2025> *NYC Open Data Week 2026* - NYC School of Data 2026 - Opening Session <https://opendataweek.substack.com/p/nyc-school-of-data-2026-opening-session> - NYC School of Data 2026 - From Connectivity to Connection: Transforming Digital Equity Into Action <https://opendataweek.substack.com/p/nyc-school-of-data-2026-from-connectivi…> - NYC School of Data - Building the Public Interest Tech Workforce <https://opendataweek.substack.com/p/nyc-school-of-data-building-the-public> - AI in Government: Opportunities for the Mamdani Administration <https://opendataweek.substack.com/p/ai-in-government-opportunities-for> - How Has 10 Years of Civic Engagement Through Open Data Changed New York? <https://opendataweek.substack.com/p/how-has-10-years-of-civic-engagement> - NYC Health Department Health Data Tour <https://opendataweek.substack.com/p/nyc-health-department-health-data> - NYC Agency Maps, Tools, & Geospatial Data for 2026 <https://opendataweek.substack.com/p/nyc-agency-maps-tools-and-geospatial> - Tracking NYC Trash: Using Open Data to Understand and Improve the City's Waste System <https://opendataweek.substack.com/p/tracking-nyc-trash-using-open-data> - -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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APF Webinar #3: Universal Acceptance of All Domain Names and Email Addresses
by Justine Chew April 10, 2026

April 10, 2026

Dear Sarmad, Pitinan, I would like to inform you that Edmon Chung has kindly agreed to moderate the third and final webinar in the APF Multilingual Internet Webinar Series 2026. We would be grateful if you could confirm the following at your earliest convenience: 1. That Thu 23 April 2026 at 06:00 UTC for 75 mins is still suitable for the webinar 2. Whether either or both of you will be presenting at the webinar 3. Whether the agenda is to be updated, please see: 2026.04.xx APF MI Series - Webinar #3: Universal Acceptance of All Domain Names and Email Addresses <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VLkl5tkjSe-9uu7jxJolXJ5f4pweTRzu_aFVn3_…> (you should have edit rights) We would like to be able to schedule and promote this last webinar in good time; and will be looking to use the following text for part of the invitation emails in due course. You are invited to Webinar #3: Universal Acceptance of All Domain Names and Email Addresses on 23 April 2026 at 06:00 UTC for 75 minutes, where Edmon Chung will host Sarmad Hussain, Senior Director, IDN & UA Programs, ICANN and Pitinan Kooarmornpatana, IDN Programs Director, ICANN in an an introduction to Universal Acceptance (UA), current issues and how these are being addressed in collaboration with the community. This session also covers how the community can contribute to promote UA adoption, so, please join us! Many thanks in advance. Kind regards, Justine Chew APRALO Policy Forum <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/OOrdBg> Chair -----

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ISOC LIVE - What’s On & What’s New
by Joly MacFie April 7, 2026

April 7, 2026

Thanks to those of you who have Substack subs <https://isoclive.substack.com/>! Here is what is up *Upcoming Events* - APR 7 - A11yNYC - PDF to Accessible Markdown: Introducing Equalify Reflow <https://isoc.live/> - APR 8 - ICANN85 Ghana Readout <https://isoc.live/> - APR 9 - Nigeria ICANN85 Read-Out <https://isoc.live/> - APR 13 - DC-DDHT - Quantum Technologies & the Global Digital Divide <https://isoc.live/> - APR 14 - NTIA - From Spectrum to Service: Building with Unlicensed Fixed Wireless <https://isoc.live/> - APR 15 - Accessibility Jam (A11yJam) <https://isoc.live/> - APR 15 - The Data Center Frontier <https://isoc.live/> - APR 22 - COcyber Roundtable on Defence - Civilian Synergies in Cybersecurity <https://isoc.live/> - APR 24 - Canada Youth IGF Honorariums Symposium <https://isoc.live/> - MAY 5 - A11yNYC - The Clarity of Social Accessibility - Peter Slatin <https://isoc.live/> - MAY 28 - SAVE THE DATE: CODI Universal Acceptance Day 2026 Virtual Event *Recent Recaps* - ARIN 2025 Annual Report <https://isoclive.substack.com/p/arin-2025-annual-report> - ISOC Hyderabad Universal Acceptance Day 2026 <https://isoclive.substack.com/p/isoc-hyd-ua> - ISOC Colombia Chapter AGM 2026 <https://isoclive.substack.com/p/isoc-colombia-agm2026> - Folk Tech Connection - Eric Bailey on Inclusive Design <https://isoclive.substack.com/p/folk-tech-connection-eric-bailey> - EURALO Multilingual Read-Out ICANN85 <https://isoclive.substack.com/p/euralo-icann85> - APRALO - Multilingual Internet #2 - IDN Policies and Implementation <https://isoclive.substack.com/p/apralo-multilingual-2> - ICANN85 Readout - Highlights & Take-Aways from the Community Forum <https://isoclive.substack.com/p/eco-icann85> - The post-WSIS+20 context: challenges and opportunities for the IGF <https://isoclive.substack.com/p/igfmag-post-wsis> - 30th Anniversary of the 96 Act Webinar - What Did We Learn? <https://isoclive.substack.com/p/fcc-1996act> *Miscellaneous Summaries* - Blue Origin FCC Application - Project Sunrise Orbital Data Center System <https://isoclive.substack.com/p/blue-origin-fcc> - Rethinking the Problem of Misinformation <https://isoclive.substack.com/p/sacha-altay-misinfo> - Global Domain Report 2026 <https://isoclive.substack.com/p/global-domain-report-2026> - A new round of gTLDs: End User’s Perspectives <https://isoclive.substack.com/p/euralo-gtld2> - OpEd: Open Access for Rural Hyperscale Data Center Networks <https://isoclive.substack.com/p/open-datacenter-access> - Ban Cookie Banners: A Case Study in Tech Regulation <https://isoclive.substack.com/p/ban-cookie-banners-a-case-study-in> - 2025 Internet Society Annual Report <https://isoclive.substack.com/p/2025-internet-society-annual-report> - Building the Interplanetary Internet <https://isoclive.substack.com/p/building-the-interplanetary-internet> - 2026 Cyber Claims Report <https://isoclive.substack.com/p/2026cyberclaims> - Preparing the DNS for Post-Quantum Cryptography <https://isoclive.substack.com/p/is3c-pqc2> - National Policy Framework for AI: Legislative Recommendations <https://isoclive.substack.com/p/wh-ai> -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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