[https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=4d49a5f3-3cbe-4451-bdda-d288ce413146&a=1118638...] [https://files.constantcontact.com/d2ded047401/3f50a3ec-f255-4125-bff9-f97aa5aa388f.png][r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dzsc72MQJleXx4YcdVjt18MUo8TE558WuHVs8qY5hRO4fCVUpLApe4Fs55l0j1UlgGVpLDWmfqDtNtZyJYNf6hTWIFTiW9Dgqrm43Ab3GBoEX1iNlcC4NtCK2h9QKgEGXiHRJ2C6CcWQRED1lzyfwA==&c=AMn2hZTmgFzBDUd5zzU_zQDT_BzYhfNFHFcT3BEI1HqqycoFR_HHgw==&ch=8HQ0dLzQFe3gUgOXbSRMe8whkKntMU74GLo-DFboSUE-sot4dugFCg==__;!!PtGJab4!8RSpa7pkDvmim-mkV12gBMs4adcJX07SxT7ynojL7ur8h1wcBha0ZzMo-beZtqE69KFxjmjK7umRe7fPa81dNl-MjhJBT7-LnW0Hv3zZY9a0tMV_$> ICANN74 Prep Week Newsletter 26 May 2022 PREP WEEK SCHEDULE [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dzsc72MQJleXx4Ycd...> TOP STORY Get Ready for ICANN74 Prep Week, 31 May to 2 June [https://files.constantcontact.com/d2ded047401/5d3c1697-9ad9-4a6f-b162-6ba58e...] The ICANN Meeting Participation Guides have all the information you need to attend ICANN74 in person or virtually. The guides are available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. Visit the Participant Tools [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dzsc72MQJleXx4Ycd...> page to download the in-person and virtual participation guides. ICANN74 Prep Week takes place next week ahead of the hybrid Policy Forum. Prep Week consists of 10 virtual sessions to prepare the community for ICANN74, which is taking place 13–16 June 2022 in The Hague, Netherlands. ICANN added a special session to help attendees prepare for the updated hybrid meeting format. The ICANN74 Community Update [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dzsc72MQJleXx4Ycd...> on Thursday, 2 June, at 20:00 UTC will provide an overview of the registration requirements for in-person attendees, health and safety protocols, and other important details. It will be conducted in English with remote simultaneous interpretation in Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. Prep Week Sessions Tuesday, 31 May What to Expect at ICANN74: A Guide for Newcomers [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dzsc72MQJleXx4Ycd...> 16:00–17:00 UTC GNSO Policy Update [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dzsc72MQJleXx4Ycd...> 18:00–19:30 UTC New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Operational Design Phase Update [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dzsc72MQJleXx4Ycd...> 21:00–22:00 UTC Wednesday, 1 June Enhancing the Effectiveness of ICANN's Multistakeholder Model [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dzsc72MQJleXx4Ycd...> 14:00–15:00 UTC ICANN Board Members Welcome Fellows and NextGen Participants [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dzsc72MQJleXx4Ycd...> 16:00–17:00 UTC Planning and Finance Update [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dzsc72MQJleXx4Ycd...> 18:00–19:30 UTC Thursday, 2 June Initial Report of the GNSO Transfer Policy Review [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dzsc72MQJleXx4Ycd...> 14:00–15:00 UTC Universal Acceptance Community Update [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dzsc72MQJleXx4Ycd...> 16:00–17:00 UTC Policy Update [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dzsc72MQJleXx4Ycd...> 18:00–19:30 UTC ICANN74 Community Update [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dzsc72MQJleXx4Ycd...> 20:00–21:15 UTC Reminder: You must be signed in to your account at https://74.schedule.icann.org [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dzsc72MQJleXx4Ycd...> to access the Prep Week schedule. ICANN NEWS Register to Attend ICANN74 In Person by 8 June Advance registration [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dzsc72MQJleXx4Ycd...> is required to access the schedule and participate in the hybrid Policy Forum taking place 13–16 June. Attendees must confirm their intent to participate virtually or in person in The Hague. The deadline to register for in-person participation is Wednesday, 8 June, at 23:59 UTC. ICANN is committed to providing as safe a space as possible for in-person attendees and is implementing health and safety practices. There are no limitations for virtual attendees. However, on-site meeting rooms have limited capacity due to physical distancing, and attendees are required to reserve seats for sessions they plan to attend in person. To attend in-person sessions, add the sessions to your calendar on the meeting website. Waitlists will be available when room capacities have been reached. More information about ICANN74 session registration can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dzsc72MQJleXx4Ycd...>. An Update on the Technical Preparations for ICANN74 [Ashwin Rangan] By Ashwin Rangan SVP, Engineering and Chief Information Officer As we approach our first hybrid meeting in more than two years, I want to provide you with an update about our technical preparations for ICANN74 in The Hague. While we are excited to offer community members the opportunity for in-person participation, we are equally thrilled to continue implementing the valuable lessons learned during our virtual meetings. The technology we employ won't change with the return to a hybrid meeting format. What will need to evolve, however, is the way we use these platforms. Zoom will play a critical role in bridging the gap between those on site and those who participate virtually. All attendees, regardless of their physical location, should join via Zoom, to access the speaking queue and take advantage of the chat features. We look forward to blending the knowledge gained through the virtual meetings with the option of in-person participation to make ICANN74 more inclusive and equitable for all who attend. For more details, read my full blog [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dzsc72MQJleXx4Ycd...>. Reminder: Apply for Internet Access Reimbursement [Internet] ICANN is continuing to accept applications for the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program for ICANN74. The deadline for applications is Friday, 27 May, at 23:59 UTC. More information is available on the program website [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dzsc72MQJleXx4Ycd...>. Because ICANN74 is a hybrid meeting, only applicants who are registered to attend virtually are eligible. PREP WEEK SESSIONS Prepare for the Return to Hybrid ICANN Public Meetings [Webinar] ICANN has added a special session to the Prep Week schedule to help attendees prepare for the hybrid ICANN74 Policy Forum. Join this community update webinar to learn about health and safety protocols, session registration requirements for in-person attendees, and other important details. It will be conducted in English with simultaneous interpretation in French and Spanish. ICANN74 Community Update [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dzsc72MQJleXx4Ycd...> | Thursday, 2 June, 20:00 UTC Update on the New gTLD SubPro Operational Design Phase [SubPro] Attend this session to hear from the ICANN organization’s Subsequent Procedures (SubPro) Operational Design Phase (ODP) team for updates on the SubPro ODP and its key milestones. The team will present how the work is organized, its methods, and a high-level timeline. Learn more about the work tracks and projects tied to the ODP, which aims to help inform the ICANN Board’s decision on the SubPro recommendations. New gTLD SubPro Operational Design Phase Update [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dzsc72MQJleXx4Ycd...> | Tuesday, 31 May, 18:00 UTC Achieving Universal Acceptance in the Year Ahead [UA] Join the Universal Acceptance Steering Group [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dzsc72MQJleXx4Ycd...> (UASG) for an engaging session that will outline and discuss the UASG’s goals and plans for fiscal year 2023 (FY23). Hear from the UASG working groups on their accomplishments in FY22, and the aspects of Universal Acceptance and Email Address Internationalization that they will focus on in the year ahead. To build a more multilingual Internet, involvement from the entire ICANN community is needed. Universal Acceptance Community Update [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dzsc72MQJleXx4Ycd...> | Thursday, 2 June, 16:00 UTC [Meeting logo] ICANN74 SCHEDULE NOW AVAILABLE View the full schedule [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dzsc72MQJleXx4Ycd...> for ICANN74. You must register [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dzsc72MQJleXx4Ycd...> and sign in to access the schedule. PREP WEEK RESOURCES Read the ICANN Meeting Participation Guides [Participation guide] The ICANN Meeting Participation Guides have all the information you need to attend ICANN74 in person or virtually. The guides are available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. Visit the Participant Tools [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dzsc72MQJleXx4Ycd...> page to download the in-person and virtual participation guides. 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