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Weekly posting summary for at-large@atlarge-lists.icann.org
by narten＠us.ibm.com Oct. 11, 2019

Oct. 11, 2019

Total of 5 messages in the last 7 days. script run at: Fri 11 Oct 2019 12:53:05 AM EDT Messages | Bytes | Who --------+------+--------+----------+------------------------ 40.00% | 2 | 45.44% | 59467 | joly at punkcast.com 20.00% | 1 | 30.15% | 39458 | nadira.araj at gmail.com 20.00% | 1 | 13.52% | 17686 | julf at julf.com 20.00% | 1 | 10.89% | 14249 | narten at us.ibm.com --------+------+--------+----------+------------------------ 100.00% | 5 |100.00% | 130860 | Total

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WEBCAST TODAY: 2019 Asia-Pacific Regional Community Networks Summit
by Joly MacFie Oct. 7, 2019

Oct. 7, 2019

This is under way. Not to say it's high-powered but there are not one, but two Internet Hall of Fame inductees on the first panel! It is captioned. ISOC Live posted: "Today Monday 7 October 2019, at 08:00 UTC the Internet Society Livestream Channel will provide a webcast of the 2019 Asia-Pacific Regional Community Networks Summit, which was convened at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, Thailand on Thursd" [image: livestream] <https://livestream.com/internetsociety/apaccnsummit>Today *Monday 7 October 2019*, at *08:00 UTC* the *Internet Society Livestream Channel <https://livestream.com/internetsociety/>* will provide a webcast of the *2019 Asia-Pacific Regional Community Networks Summit <https://www.internetsociety.org/events/asia-pacific-regional-community-netw…>*, which was convened at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, Thailand on Thursday 29 August 2019. Home to over 4 billion people and covering more than 50 countries and territories, Asia-Pacific is the largest and most diverse region of the globe. The region accounts for more than half of the world’s mobile subscriber base, while only 7% of people in the region have fixed broadband access. Connecting the unconnected remains a major challenge for both governments and the industry. Over the last few years, community networks have emerged as a complementary way to connect people and to allow for low-cost, community-driven solutions to be developed to connect people in underserved locations. However, these community-led solutions face a number of challenges that require policymakers and regulators consideration so that they may flourish. Jointly organized by *ESCAP <https://www.unescap.org/>* (Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific) and the *Internet Society <https://InternetSociety.org>*, this multistakeholder dialogue covered technology, best practices, regulations and socioeconomic issues; highlighted community network projects in the region as best practice; and included policy options for infrastructure sharing, spectrum allocation, and universal service funds. *LIVESTREAM: https://livestream.com/internetsociety/apaccnsummit <https://livestream.com/internetsociety/apaccnsummit>* *REAL TIME TEXT: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=CFI-ISOC <https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=CFI-ISOC>* *AGENDA: https://www.internetsociety.org/events/asia-pacific-regional-community-netw… <https://www.internetsociety.org/events/asia-pacific-regional-community-netw…>* *LIVESTREAM PROGRAM (UTC) 7 OCTOBER 2019* 08:00 Inaugural Session 08:20 Plenary 1: Setting the scene – Innovating to connect the unconnected 09:40 Break 09:50 Plenary 2: Community Networks and SDGs 11:00 Break 11:10 Plenary 3: Policy and Regulatory Support 12:15 Break 12:25 Roundtable: Future Prospects for alternative last mile access in the Asia-Pacific 13:05 End *TWITTER: #apaccnsummit https://priv.sh/vYB4jaz <https://priv.sh/vYB4jaz>* Comment <https://isoc.live/11411/#respond> See all comments <https://isoc.live/11411/#comments> *Permalink* https://isoc.live/11411/ -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast -------------------------------------------------------------- -

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WEBCAST TODAY: Barbados Internet Governance Forum #igfbb
by Joly MacFie Oct. 4, 2019

Oct. 4, 2019

This is under way, and the livestream is exhibiting all the high production values for which ISOC's Barbados Chapter is renowned. ISOC Live posted: "Today, Friday 4 October 2019, the 3rd annual Barbados Internet Governance Forum (IGFBB) takes place in Bridgetown. This year's event serves as the climax of Smart Barbados Week, and is highly focused on issues of development, inclusion and protection of t" [image: IGFBB] <https://www.smartbarbadosweek.com/igf/>Today, *Friday 4 October 2019*, the 3rd annual *Barbados Internet Governance Forum <https://www.smartbarbadosweek.com/igf/>* (IGFBB) takes place in Bridgetown. This year's event serves as the climax of *Smart Barbados Week* <https://www.smartbarbadosweek.com/>, and is highly focused on issues of development, inclusion and protection of the citizens who will ultimately decide the success of any national transformation initiative. There are two tracks, both of which will be transmitted live via the* Internet Society Livestream Channels <https://isoc.live>*. *PROGRAM: https://www.smartbarbadosweek.com/igf/ <https://www.smartbarbadosweek.com/igf/> (UTC-4)* *TWITTER: #igfbb #sbw2019 #bigf2019 @isocbb https://priv.sh/segL4Tw <https://priv.sh/segL4Tw>* *LIVESTREAM - ROOM A https://livestream.com/internetsociety/igfbb2019 <https://livestream.com/internetsociety/igfbb2019>* *LIVESTREAM - ROOM B https://livestream.com/internetsociety3/igfbb2019 <https://livestream.com/internetsociety3/igfbb2019>* *Permalink* https://isoc.live/11407/ -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast -------------------------------------------------------------- -

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Weekly posting summary for at-large@atlarge-lists.icann.org
by narten＠us.ibm.com Oct. 4, 2019

Oct. 4, 2019

Total of 54 messages in the last 7 days. script run at: Fri 04 Oct 2019 12:53:03 AM EDT Messages | Bytes | Who --------+------+--------+----------+------------------------ 12.96% | 7 | 10.72% | 151907 | at-large at atlarge-lists.icann.org 11.11% | 6 | 10.21% | 144669 | otieno.barrack at gmail.com 3.70% | 2 | 9.07% | 128555 | dave at igf-mu.org 5.56% | 3 | 5.40% | 76497 | olivierkouami at gmail.com 5.56% | 3 | 4.26% | 60380 | maureen.hilyard at gmail.com 3.70% | 2 | 3.55% | 50254 | joly at punkcast.com 3.70% | 2 | 2.76% | 39109 | carlton.samuels at gmail.com 1.85% | 1 | 4.59% | 64996 | soekpe at gmail.com 3.70% | 2 | 2.55% | 36158 | skiden at gmail.com 3.70% | 2 | 2.51% | 35600 | seun.ojedeji at gmail.com 1.85% | 1 | 4.09% | 57948 | ekisesta at gmail.com 3.70% | 2 | 2.22% | 31498 | hadia at tra.gov.eg 1.85% | 1 | 3.71% | 52626 | afifa.abbas118 at gmail.com 3.70% | 2 | 1.80% | 25548 | salanieta.tamanikaiwaimaro at gmail.com 1.85% | 1 | 3.48% | 49243 | capdasiege at gmail.com 1.85% | 1 | 3.33% | 47132 | joanhopek at gmail.com 1.85% | 1 | 3.01% | 42712 | mbashir at mbash.net 1.85% | 1 | 2.49% | 35343 | abtraore at amrtp.ml 1.85% | 1 | 2.04% | 28861 | dralialmeshal at gmail.com 1.85% | 1 | 1.95% | 27563 | mcknight.glenn at gmail.com 1.85% | 1 | 1.74% | 24640 | kankaili at gmail.com 1.85% | 1 | 1.69% | 24015 | bartlett.morgan at gmail.com 1.85% | 1 | 1.66% | 23564 | lsymek at gmail.com 1.85% | 1 | 1.63% | 23125 | alan.greenberg at mcgill.ca 1.85% | 1 | 1.48% | 21021 | carlosraul at gutierrez.se 1.85% | 1 | 1.42% | 20130 | vanda at scartezini.org 1.85% | 1 | 1.30% | 18437 | rodyk.87 at gmail.com 1.85% | 1 | 1.23% | 17488 | leonfelipe at sanchez.mx 1.85% | 1 | 1.17% | 16597 | adam.peake at icann.org 1.85% | 1 | 1.16% | 16410 | h.raiche at internode.on.net 1.85% | 1 | 0.90% | 12711 | narten at us.ibm.com 1.85% | 1 | 0.86% | 12119 | judith at jhellerstein.com --------+------+--------+----------+------------------------ 100.00% | 54 |100.00% | 1416856 | Total

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WEBCAST THU/FRI: NetHui 2019 in Wellington NZ
by Joly MacFie Oct. 3, 2019

Oct. 3, 2019

New Zealand folks are way ahead of us - almost 18 hours in the case of NYC - so a lot of the NetHui's first day has already occurred. You can catch up with the keynotes - Jillian York <https://livestream.com/accounts/4547920/events/8835548/videos/197261836> ( 48 minutes in), and Jacinda Ardern <https://livestream.com/accounts/4547920/events/8835548/videos/197281206> (14 mins in). ISOC Live posted: "Today and tomorrow, Thursday/Friday 3-4 October the NetHui 2019 takes place in Wellington, New Zealand. This annual forum is organized by InternetNZ, an organizational member of the Internet Society, and operator of the .nz registry. The theme for NetHui " [image: livestream] <https://2019.nethui.nz/livestream/>Today and tomorrow, *Thursday/Friday 3-4 October* the *NetHui 2019 <https://2019.nethui.nz/> *takes place in Wellington, New Zealand. This annual forum is organized by* InternetNZ <https://internetnz.nz/>*, an organizational member of the *Internet Society* <https://InternetSociety.org>, and operator of the *.nz registry <https://registry.internetnz.nz/>*. The theme for NetHui 2019 is '*Safety, inclusion and wellbeing on the open Internet*'. Keynote speakers include *Jillian York* of the EFF, and New Zealand PM *Jacinda Ardern*. A captioned *livestream <https://2019.nethui.nz/livestream/>* is available, including all breakout sessions. *LIVESTREAM: https://2019.nethui.nz/livestream/ <https://2019.nethui.nz/livestream/>* *PROGRAM: https://2019.nethui.nz/programme/ <https://2019.nethui.nz/programme/> (UTC +13:45)* *TWITTER: #nethui https://priv.sh/PQdKuTj <https://priv.sh/PQdKuTj>* *Permalink* https://isoc.live/11394/ -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast -------------------------------------------------------------- -

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NZ's Net Hui Livestream
by Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro Oct. 3, 2019

Oct. 3, 2019

Dear All, Jacinda Ardern just finished addressing the Net Hui in New Zealand which is their IGF. To join the livestream, visit https://2019.nethui.nz/livestream/ Regards, Sala

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IGF 2019 Remote Hubs
by Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro Oct. 2, 2019

Oct. 2, 2019

Dear All, Apologies for cross posting. The Internet Governance Forum is scheduled to be held in Berlin, Germany in November, 2019. Should you wish to attend, you can register online. If you wish to set up remote hubs for your community, here is the link: Remote Hubs Info IGF 2019 https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/igf-2019-remote-hubs You can also directly email Luis Bobo for more information at the IGF Secretariat. With every best wish, Sala

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Fwd: Visa Issues - ICANN66 in Montreal
by Maureen Hilyard Sept. 30, 2019

Sept. 30, 2019

Dear All We have been sent an explanation from ICANN Org via Nick Tomasso who is the Vice President of Global Meeting Operations (below) about our current At-Large issue relating to visa applications and rejections. I hope that this alleviates concerns people may have about what is being done by ICANN to support their applications. This is to support not only applications for Montreal but also looking ahead to other meetings you may wish to apply. If you have had a rejection letter, please apply again and as Etienne explained in his message to his colleagues, respond to the reasons that they have given for their rejection of your application. This may require some proof of your employment and some indication of the importance of returning home after the ICANN meeting, plus a download of any involvement you already have in ICANN - anything that you can provide to persuade the government of your reason for wanting to be at the ICANN meeting and how you aim to carry out ICANN's work in your community on your return to your homeland. I hope that this, and what ICANN is already doing, helps. Regards Maureen ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Nick Tomasso <nick.tomasso(a)icann.org> Date: Tue, Oct 1, 2019 at 8:59 AM Subject: Visa Issues - ICANN66 in Montreal To: Maureen Hilyard <maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com> Cc: Goran Marby <goran.marby(a)icann.org>, Leon Sanchez < leon.sanchez(a)board.icann.org>, David Olive <david.olive(a)icann.org>, Sally Costerton <sally.costerton(a)icann.org>, Heidi Ullrich < Heidi.Ullrich(a)icann.org>, Joseph de Jesus <joseph.dejesus(a)icann.org>, Josh Baulch <josh.baulch(a)icann.org> Dear Maureen, Thank you for bringing forward the concerns of some funded travelers regarding securing visas for ICANN66 in Montreal. I would like to brief you our visa processes, and next steps. The Travel Services and Meetings teams have been working diligently on visas for Montreal. Prior to selecting Montreal as the location for ICANN66, we laid the groundwork to ensure the visa process would be as smooth as possible by working with our partners in Canada … Tourism Montreal and the Special Events Unit of NHQ Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. We advised them of the importance of all delegates receiving visas; advised them of the geographic make-up of ICANN meeting delegates; gained their commitment to put special processes in place to give the highest level of consideration to visa requests from ICANN delegates; and ensured that they would publicize our meeting with Canadian embassies and consulates. They, in turn, provided us with a single point of contact to escalate visa issues; communicated with embassies and consulates; and created a special event code for ICANN66, which was provided to our travelers for inclusion in their visa applications. We then engaged our visa agency, NewlandChase, to assist funded travelers with their visa applications. Joseph has reached out to all funded travelers on their visa application status. As predicted, some have received denials … 13 to be exact. It is not unusual to see this number of visa denials for an ICANN Meeting anywhere in the world. Joseph has now triggered the next phase of the visa process, which is: - Determine if those denied would like to re-apply, and provide support as necessary. - Engage with our Canadian partners, as mentioned above, and seek their support to reconsider the visa denials. Canada has an efficient and transparent visa process, so travelers know exactly what to do and expect when applying for a Canadian visa. ICANN Org and our local host cannot guarantee that all applicants will receive their Canada visas, which may depend on many factors that are outside of our control, for example: - Not being able to show proof of financial solvency - Not being able to show proof that they will return back to their home country, i.e., home ties - Country diplomatic issues - Not following the visa application procedures as outlined - Applying late Joseph, as usual, will keep a watchful eye on the visa issues. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Best, Nick ========================================== Nick Tomasso Vice President, Global Meeting Operations Managing Director - Middle East & Africa - Istanbul ICANN Mobile TR: +90 533 341 65 50 Mobile US: +1 310 630 7730 email: nick.tomasso(a)icann.org web: www.icann.org

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Mozilla Fellows 2020 - congratulations Sarah and Seun
by Adam Peake Sept. 30, 2019

Sept. 30, 2019

As a member of ICANN staff I don't normally post to the At-Large member list, but it's very nice to make an exception and congratulate Sarah Kiden and Seun Ojedeji on their selection as Mozilla policy fellows. A tremendous achievement to be selected for this prestigious program. https://foundation.mozilla.org/en/blog/introducing-our-29-newest-mozilla-fe… https://foundation.mozilla.org/en/fellowships/meet-our-fellows/ Warm regards, Adam

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Rosh Hashanah
by Vanda Scartezini Sept. 30, 2019

Sept. 30, 2019

Dear friends To all this is an important festivity, my best wishes for an year of peace, joy, health and success with all you love! Kisses Vanda Scartezini Polo Consultores Associados Av. Paulista 1159, cj 1004 01311-200- Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil Land Line: +55 11 3266.6253 Mobile: + 55 11 98181.1464 Sorry for any typos.

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