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Appointment ccNSO Council Chair and Vice-Chairs
by Bart Boswinkel March 24, 2026

March 24, 2026

17 March 2022 Appointment ccNSO Council Chair and Vice-Chairs Dear John, At its meeting on 10 March 2022 and ion accordance with the temporary election procedure adopted on 24 February 2022, the ccNSO Council appointed Alejandra Reynoso (.gt) as Jordan Carter (.nz) and Adebiyi Oladipo (.ng) as Vice-Chairs. The Chair and Vice-Chairs have been appointed to serve until the end of the ccNSO Council during ICANN76. On behalf of the ccNSO Council, Bart Boswinkel ccNSO Secretariat

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ICANN Community Digest - NEW: Get Involved in Shaping ICANN’s Next Strategic Plan
by Claudia Ruiz May 31, 2024

May 31, 2024

[Image removed by sender.] Thursday, 30 May 2024 ICANN Community Digest [Image removed by sender.] The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OsZPxTp…> Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo(a)icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents ICANN80 · ICANN80 Schedule Published! · ICANN80 Registration is Open! · ICANN80 Prep Week Schedule Now Available · Zoom Backgrounds · Pre-ICANN80 Status Update: New gTLD Program: Next Round · NEW: ICANN80 GNSO Policy Briefing · NEW: PRSP Pre-ICANN80 Briefing · NEW: Press Release: ICANN80 and High-Level Government Meeting to Convene in Kigali, Rwanda Information Sharing · NEW: Chair's Blog: Recap of the May Board Workshop · NEW: ICANN Releases the 2023 Africa Domain Name Industry Study · Get Involved in Shaping ICANN’s Next Strategic Plan Action Items · TOMORROW 🔥 ACTION ITEM: NextGen@ICANN Application Deadline for ICANN81 Extended · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Call for Volunteers: Pilot Holistic Review · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2025 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect Public Comment · Policy Status Report: GNSO Policy & Implementation Working Group Recommendations ICANN80 Prep Week Schedule [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OsZPxTp…> Registration [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OsZPxTp…> ICANN80 Schedule [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OsZPxTp…> Zoom Backgrounds [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OsZPxTp…> Status Update: New gTLD Program Next Round [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OsZPxTp…> NEW: ICANN80 GNSO Policy Briefing The GNSO Policy Support Team has developed this briefing document to help community members prepare for ICANN80. Link: http://go.icann.org/gnsobriefing [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OsZPxTp…> NEW: PRSP Pre-ICANN80 Briefing Find the PRSP Pee-ICANN80 Briefing here: https://go.icann.org/4bAW29c [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OsZPxTp…> NEW: Press Release: ICANN80 and High-Level Government Meeting to Convene in Kigali, Rwanda This event, hosted in collaboration with the Republic of Rwanda's Ministry of ICT and Innovation, marks the first ICANN meeting to take place in Rwanda. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OsZPxTp…> Information Sharing NEW: Chair's Blog: Recap of the May Board Workshop This month, several of my Board colleagues and I had the pleasure of attending the Contracted Parties Summit [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OsZPxTp…>, which was held in Paris following the May Board Workshop. Read more [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OsZPxTp…>. NEW: ICANN Releases the 2023 Africa Domain Name Industry Study The study explores the rapid growth and evolution of the DNS sector in Africa, providing a crucial snapshot of infrastructure development, digital divide issues, and domain name registration growth. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OsZPxTp…> Get Involved in Shaping ICANN’s Next Strategic Plan The ICANN Board of Directors is in the process of developing the ICANN Strategic Plan for fiscal years (FY) 2026–2030, and input from the community is a key part of this important undertaking. ICANN80 Policy Forum Session: Board-Led Community Engagement on the Draft FY26–30 ICANN Strategic Plan Thursday, 13 June 2024, 13:30–15:00 UTC Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OsZPxTp…> Action Items TOMORROW 🔥 ACTION ITEM: NextGen@ICANN Application Deadline for ICANN81 Extended ICANN wants to hear from regional university students who are interested in the future of the Internet and participating in the ICANN81 Annual General Meeting. Deadline: 31 May 2024 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OsZPxTp…> 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Call for Volunteers: Pilot Holistic Review At a high-level, volunteers for the Pilot Holistic Review will be responsible for defining guidelines for the Holistic Review. Deadline to apply: 19 June 2024 Work start date: 25 September 2024 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OsZPxTp…> 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2025 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect The NomCom Chair is responsible for organizing the NomCom in its activities to select certain ICANN Board members and individuals who will serve in key leadership positions within ICANN's Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory Committees (ACs) in accordance with ICANN's Bylaws. Deadline to apply: 17 June 2024 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OsZPxTp…> Public Comment Policy Status Report: GNSO Policy & Implementation Working Group Recommendations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OsZPxTp…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 16 May 2024 Submissions Closing Date: Tuesday, 02 July 2024 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OsZPxTp…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OsZPxTp…>. Volume 6, Issue 41 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OsZPxTp…> | Next Issue: Monday, 03 June 2024 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OsZPxTp…>

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For approval Draft. Board Report ccPDP4 (De-)IDNccTLD strings and their variants
by Bart Boswinkel May 31, 2024

May 31, 2024

Dear Alejandra, Please find included the Draft Board Report for approval by Council. Once adopted by Council it will be submitted to the Board. In accordance with Section 14 of Annex B of the Bylaws, the Board Report contains, the various required parts: 1. A clear statement of the ccNSO Recommendation ( Part A of the Report). Note that after the members vote part A of the report is now designated as the ccNSO Recommendation. 2. The Final Report submitted to the Council – This comprises of Part O, excluding sections 6,7 and 8, and again including Part A, part B and Part C of the Board report 3. The Members' Report – This is the Final report and including Part O sections 6 and 8 of the Board Report. Kind regards, Bart

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ccNSO Sessions at ICANN80 and ccNSO Block Schedule
by Claudia Ruiz May 30, 2024

May 30, 2024

Dear all, Attached is a pdf version of the ccNSO Block schedule and link to the ICANN80 ccNSO Sessions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VKQ0grJ5h1XTh8UGPPVOYoxNRy-Ua9PUr4IDPDa… Thank you. Kind regards, Claudia Ruiz

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Re: [ccnso-council] ccNSO Council Workshop and ICANN80 Prep call
by Joke Braeken May 30, 2024

May 30, 2024

All, Notes during today’s workshop will be taken here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHiImX1NAoxbePgGhdYOyUSqNhYO_A434B_HT97… Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> ICANN80 Links to Bookmark Now * ccNSO Schedule https://community.icann.org/x/GQBkEw * ccNSO Session Highlights https://community.icann.org/x/wYCfEw * Tech Day https://community.icann.org/x/OgBkEw From: claudia.ruiz(a)icann.org When: 16:00 - 17:30 30 May 2024 Subject: [ccnso-council] ccNSO Council Workshop and ICANN80 Prep call Location: 14:00 UTC | https://icann.zoom.us/j/94306590342?pwd=cHoxa2htbnNTUWJ1Q1hQZzY5LzhKUT09 Claudia Ruiz - ICANN Org is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: ccNSO Council Workshop and ICANN80 Prep call Time: May 30, 2024 02:00 PM Universal Time UTC Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/94306590342?pwd=cHoxa2htbnNTUWJ1Q1hQZzY5LzhKUT09 [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/j/94306590342?pwd=cHoxa2ht…> Meeting ID: 943 0659 0342 Passcode: Xf$&#a1pVK Dial In Passcode: 0713127727 Find your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/a69rvgxw [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/u/a69rvgxw__;!!PtGJab4!7Ox…>

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***STARTING IN 1 HOUR*** REMINDER: ccNSO Council and WG/Committee leadership workshop | 30 May at 14:00 UTC
by Claudia Ruiz May 30, 2024

May 30, 2024

Dear all, As a reminder, the ccNSO Council and WG/Committee leadership workshop is scheduled for 30 May at 14:00 UTC for one hour. Workshop Agenda: 1. Introduction Purpose and Goal Statement [ccnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/fiel…> 2. Explanation of portfolio structure 3. Activity / committee relation 4. Review various pillars; are activities captured? 5. Next steps 6. AOB This will be followed by the Council prep for ICANN80 (from 15:00-15:30 UTC) – please see find review this assignment document [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1VKQ0grJ5h1XT…> prior to the call. Call details below: Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/94306590342?pwd=cHoxa2htbnNTUWJ1Q1hQZzY5LzhKUT09 [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/j/94306590342?pwd=cHoxa2ht…> Meeting ID: 943 0659 0342 Passcode: Xf$&#a1pVK

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Invitation to attend the first ccNSO Universal Acceptance Session at ICANN80
by Joke Braeken May 30, 2024

May 30, 2024

Dear All, I am forwarding the message below on behalf of Abdalmonem Galila (.مصر), UAC Chair and Regina Fuchsová (.eu, .ею and .ευ), UAC Vice Chair. Best regards, Joke Braeken = = = Date: 30 May 2024 Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to invite you or anyone else in your organization to the first session on universal acceptance organized by the ccNSO Universal Acceptance Committee (UAC). In this session, we will inform you about: * the UAC work plan, * the UA Library and dedicated email list, * the impact of a recent UA Day for ccTLDs and raise your awareness about the 2025 UA Days * the results of ccTLD UA and IDN readiness surveys to-date and the possible need for a dedicated survey. This UAC session is scheduled for Wednesday, 12 June 2024 (09:00-10:15 local, 07:00-08:15 UTC), at the ICANN80 Policy Forum, in Kigali, Rwanda. You can participate in-person or remotely, with simultaneous interpretation in EN, ES, FR. AR. For more details see: https://sched.co/1dr2X The UAC was established to provide the ccTLD community a platform to interact and share information at a global level on topics related to universal acceptance and internationalized domain names. The UAC does not set any policy or standards, recognizing that these are within scope of individual (IDN)ccTLDs and out of scope of the ccNSO. If you are interested in participating or would like more information about the committee or its activities, please don't hesitate to reach out to ccnsosecretariat(a)icann.org<mailto:ccnsosecretariat@icann.org>. Together we as ccTLD community can work towards a more inclusive and accessible internet for users everywhere. On behalf of the ccNSO Universal Acceptance Committee, Abdalmonem Galila, Chair UAC Regina Fuchsová, Vice-Chair UAC Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> ICANN80 Links to Bookmark Now ccNSO Schedule https://community.icann.org/x/GQBkEw ccNSO Session Highlights https://community.icann.org/x/wYCfEw Tech Day https://community.icann.org/x/OgBkEw

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REMINDER: ccNSO Council and WG/Committee leadership workshop | 30 May at 14:00 UTC
by Kimberly Carlson May 29, 2024

May 29, 2024

Dear all, As a reminder, the ccNSO Council and WG/Committee leadership workshop is scheduled for 30 May at 14:00 UTC for one hour. Workshop Agenda: 1. Introduction Purpose and Goal Statement<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/purpose-goals-09…> 2. Explanation of portfolio structure 3. Activity / committee relation 4. Review various pillars; are activities captured? 5. Next steps 6. AOB This will be followed by the Council prep for ICANN80 (from 15:00-15:30 UTC) – please see find review this assignment document<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VKQ0grJ5h1XTh8UGPPVOYoxNRy-Ua9PUr4IDPDa…> prior to the call. Call details below: Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/94306590342?pwd=cHoxa2htbnNTUWJ1Q1hQZzY5LzhKUT09 [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/j/94306590342?pwd=cHoxa2ht…> Meeting ID: 943 0659 0342 Passcode: Xf$&#a1pVK

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FINAL DAY: registration ccNSO memorial visit and reception
by Kimberly Carlson May 29, 2024

May 29, 2024

* There are still spots available. * You only need to register once. * We will send detailed information next week. You’re Invited! 2024 marks the 30th anniversary of the Genocide perpetrated against the Tutsi (in 1994). During a span of one hundred days, over a million Rwandan citizens lost their lives. On behalf of our local host and sponsors, you are invited to join us in commemoration of these innocent men, women, and children. * Date: Tuesday, 11 June * Time: Buses will leave between 3:00-3:15 pm from the convention center (transportation provide); tour is expected to last 90 minutes. * Location: Kigali Genocide Memorial<https://kgm.rw/> * On return, the buses will take participants to a ccNSO networking reception at Rooftop Bar<https://www.ubumwegrandehotel.com/dining/rooftop-rendezvous-bar-grill> | Ubumwe Grande Hotel | Kn 67 Street, Kigali, Rwanda | 📌6:00-8:30 pm ❗️All participate MUST register by Wednesday, 29 May: https://forms.gle/jjsuPPAPLjQYMqAWA As always, please let me know if you have questions or concerns. Thanks!

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Get Involved in Shaping ICANN’s Next Strategic Plan
by Joke Braeken May 28, 2024

May 28, 2024

Dear All, ICANN published an announcement entitled “Get Involved in Shaping ICANN’s Next Strategic Plan” See https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/get-involved-in-shaping-ican… The Board invites the community to participate in two ICANN80 sessions, one during the online-only Prep Week<https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann80-prep-week-schedule-n…> and one at the hybrid Policy Forum<https://meetings.icann.org/en/meetings/icann80/>. * FY26–30 ICANN Strategic Plan: Draft Strategy Overview<https://sched.co/1daZQ> Wednesday, 29 May 2024, 18:00–19:30 UTC * Board-Led Community Engagement on the Draft FY26–30 ICANN Strategic Plan<https://sched.co/1dr1o> Thursday, 13 June 2024, 13:30–15:00 UTC In addition, the ccNSO SOPC will hold a session during ICANN80, to explore the ccTLD relevant aspects in ICANN’s strategic planning. * ccTLD relevant aspects in ICANN’s strategic planning<https://sched.co/1dr2g> Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 13:30-15:00 UTC Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> ICANN80 Links to Bookmark Now * ccNSO Schedule https://community.icann.org/x/GQBkEw * ccNSO Session Highlights https://community.icann.org/x/wYCfEw * Tech Day https://community.icann.org/x/OgBkEw

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