with apologies for the very short turn around/this is the further elaborated Request for a Business Summit. I have very strong interest from two associations with significant numbers of business members located in Europe. We already have some BC member associations who undoubtedly could contribute to informing their members about ICANN63. The Business Summit is based on a program that will focus on two generally interesting business topics, and at least one panel about ICANN, but it is not intended to be a briefing about ICANN gTLD policy positions of the BC, but more about a higher level event, which can attract more senior business executives, both locally, from Europe/Eastern Europe,and with invited representatives from under represented countries in other regions. It would require some significant funding from the BC’s present resources — estimated at $40,000, with a match from ICANN of $50,000 in cash, and additional in kind support, including possibly the venue/space for the event. We will probably need to also raise some sponsorship for the reception, but I believe that ICANN might also be willing to cost share with us on that, if we focus on the GAC and High level attendees to participate along with the Business summit attendees. It is urgent that you respond today with questions or comments as we have to submit this. We can modify it if needed… M