February 2026 - Ccnso-council

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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ICANN85 ICANN Annual Strategy Review (ccNSO)
by ccNSO Calendar March 8, 2026

March 8, 2026

Dear All, On Tuesday, 24 February at 18:00 UTC, a ICANN85 Prep Week session will be held, entitled “Preparing for ICANN’s Annual Strategy Review<https://icann85.sched.com/event/2FSk2/preparing-for-icanns-annual-strategy-…>”. You are encouraged to join the Prep week session, in preparation of the environmental scan session at ICANN85. Session Details This session is designed to prepare the ICANN community for participation in the upcoming environmental scan brainstorming session at ICANN85, an important step in ICANN’s Annual Strategy Review program. The strategy evaluation program enables ICANN to assess the continued relevance of its strategy systematically and structurally, with the goal of strengthening organizational agility and adaptability in a changing external environmental. During this session, participants will: · Gain an overview of annual strategy review program and the purpose of the environmental scan session · Learn what to expect from the upcoming session at ICANN85 and how the session will be conducted · Hear guidance on how to prepare and participate effectively during the session at ICANN85 The ICANN85 ccNSO Annual Strategy Review session during ICANN85 will be held on Sunday afternoon in Mumbai. https://icann85.sched.com/event/2GwcK/ccnso-annual-strategy-review-discussi… Session Details The Annual Strategy Review, previously referred to as the Strategic Outlook Trend Identification process, is part of ICANN's planning process. The Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) Council, leaders of the various ccNSO working groups and committees, and regional organization representatives are invited to identify and discuss trends that could affect ICANN's mission and operations. Read more about the ccNSO at ICANN85: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYArJg To attend any of the sessions, please register for ICANN85: https://events.icann.org/icann85/registration Best regards, Joke Braeken From: ccnso-calendar(a)icann.org When: 12:00 - 13:00 8 March 2026 Subject: ICANN85 ICANN Annual Strategy Review (ccNSO) Location: see ICANN public schedule The session will be held on Sunday, 8 March 2026 (16:30-17:30 local, 11:00-12:00 UTC) at ICANN85 in Mumbai, India. Remote participation is to be confirmed. What is this about? The Annual Strategy Review, previously referred to as the Strategic Outlook Trend Identification, is part of ICANN’s Planning process. The ccNSO Council and leaders of the various ccNSO working groups and committees are invited to participate to identify and discuss trends that could affect ICANN’s mission and operations. Who can attend? This session is an invite-only session for the ccNSO Council, leaders of the various ccNSO working groups and committees, and Regional Organisation representatives. Read more about the ccNSO at ICANN85: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYArJg Further details: see ICANN public schedule

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NEW: 2026 Round Progress Continues
by ICANN Community Digest Feb. 26, 2026

Feb. 26, 2026

Email from ICANN Thursday, 26 February 2026 ICANN Community Digest Click here to learn more about the New gTLD Program 2026 Round Applicant Guidebook 2026 Round Vendor Sourcing Timeline The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo(a)icann.org! Table of Contents ICANN85 Register now Prep Week Schedule ICANN85 Schedule Now Available PRSP Pre-ICANN85 Briefing A Preview of the ICANN85 Community Forum NEW: ICANN85 Policy Outlook Report NEW: Travel Update for ICANN85 in Mumbai, India NEW: The Many Layers of Mumbai: 10 Things to Know before ICANN85 Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Invites Applications for the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy NEW: At-Large Community Nominates Justine Chew as Next ICANN Board Director 2026 Round NEW: 2026 Round Progess Continues NEW: Ensuring a Secure, User-Friendly gTLD Application System for the 2026 Round ICANN Materials Provide Prospective New gTLD Applicants Clarity on Key Topics Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages Call for ASP Mentors 🚨 Action Items 🚨 NEW: ICANN Request for Proposal: Name Collison Temporary Delegation NEW: Feedback Sought on UA Expert Working Group Guidelines for ICANN org ICANN Request for Proposal: Geographic Names and Reserved Names Panelss ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Public Comment NEW: Draft Guidelines for Advancing UA Adoption Name Collision Procedure Documentation Fundamental Bylaws Amendments on IANA-Related Reviews and CSC Charter Update Standard Bylaws Amendment – Transition Article on Specific Reviews Proposed Root KSK Algorithm Rollover Events These events occur in February 2026. ICANN85 Register now Prep Week Schedule PRSP Briefing ICANN85 Schedule ICANN85 Policy Outlook Report NEW: Travel Update for ICANN85 in Mumbai, India As we prepare for ICANN85, scheduled for 7–12 March 2026 in Mumbai, India, we are monitoring potential air travel disruptions arising from developments in Iran that might impact the region. India remains a safe host country and ICANN85 will proceed as planned. However, these recent developments may result in travel disruptions such as flight delays or cancellations, affecting some attendees. We are actively monitoring the situation and recommend travelers contact their airline or travel provider directly for the most up-to-date information regarding any changes or disruptions to their journey. Read more. NEW: The Many Layers of Mumbai: 10 Things to Know Before ICANN85 Mumbai is a city that moves fast, thinks big, and carries centuries of history alongside everyday life. As ICANN85 brings the global Internet community to India's financial and cultural capital – India's largest city, with an estimated population of 22 million – a little local context can go a long way. Here are 10 things worth knowing before you arrive, each offering a glimpse into what makes Mumbai unique. Read more. Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Invites Applications for the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2026 ICANN announced that the application window for the Regional Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) 2026 will open on Thursday, 5 March 2026, at 00:00 Korea Standard Time (4 March at 15:00 UTC). Read more. NEW: At-Large Community Nominates Justine Chew as Next ICANN Board Director ICANN announced that the At-Large community has nominated Justine Chew to serve on ICANN's Board of Directors. She is expected to begin her three-year term at the end of ICANN's next Annual General Meeting, ICANN87, on 22 October 2026. Chew succeeds León Felipe Sánchez Ambía, who has served in this role occupying Seat 15 on ICANN's Board since 3 November 2017. Read more. 2026 Round NEW: 2026 Round Progress Continues Over the past week, ICANN continued to progress on the roadmap to opening the application window for new generic top-level domains (gTLD). Read more. NEW: Ensuring a Secure, User-Friendly gTLD Application System for the 2026 Round As we draw ever closer to opening the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round, the ICANN organization (org) is focused on ensuring that the application management system and processes provide a stable and user-friendly experience. Read more. ICANN Materials Provide Prospective New gTLD Applicants Clarity on Key Topics ICANN org is developing supplemental, complementary materials to aid prospective generic top-level domain (gTLD) applicants in understanding the Next Round application requirements, and how to navigate the application and evaluation processes. Blog. Key Topic Overview Documents. Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages ICANN is working with the community to identify potential Applicant Support Program (ASP) applicants – especially in regions that are currently under-represented in ICANN. If you are interested in helping to raise awareness among your own contacts or communities, please use the materials in the Next Round Champions Toolkit. To stay up to date on the New gTLD Program: Next Round and ASP, join the mailing list: nextroundinfo(a)icann.org. ASP leads, targets, and ideas can be sent to engagement.newgTLDprogram(a)icann.org. Call for ASP Mentors ICANN is seeking volunteer mentors who would like to offer their expertise to supported applicants as part of the ASP in the new gTLD Program: Next Round. ICANN is looking for mentors who can share insights and experience across ICANN Languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish) to support diverse gTLD applicants. Mentors may play a role in: advising applicants on navigating the gTLD application process and DNS industry; identifying resources; providing guidance; sharing experiences as appropriate; and helping supported applicants navigate the ICANN community and Public Meetings. If you or someone in your network might be interested, please refer to the mentor registration announcement for more information. Questions about the ASP or becoming a supported applicant Mentor can be sent to globalsupport(a)icann.org. Action Items NEW: ICANN Request for Proposal: Name Collison Temporary Delegation ICANN issued a request for proposal (RFP) to identify a service provider to operate the Name Collision Temporary Delegation process for the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round. Read more. NEW: Feedback Sought on UA Expert Working Group Guidelines for ICANN org ICANN org set up the Universal Acceptance (UA) Expert Working Group (EWG) in August 2025 to develop guidelines for ICANN org's work on advancing UA adoption. The UA EWG is publishing those guidelines for ICANN to identify strategic and practical mechanisms for encouraging UA adoption across a diverse set of stakeholders. Read more. ICANN Request for Proposal: Geographic Names and Reserved Names Panels Interested providers are invited to submit proposals that ICANN will then evaluate for capability and expertise. Because the work related to both panels is similar, ICANN intends to consolidate the work with a single provider. Deadline: 13 March 2026 Read more. GNSO’s DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP-1 Observer Enrollment While the PDP membership is structured as a representative model, all of the ICANN community are also free to enroll as an Observer to follow the deliberations of the PDP. 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Public Comment NEW: Draft Guidelines for Advancing UA Adoption Open for Submissions Date: Monday, 23 February 2026 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 13 April 2026 Name Collision Procedure Documentation Open for Submissions Date: Thursday, 29 January 2026 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 16 March 2026 Fundamental Bylaws Amendments on IANA-Related Reviews and CSC Charter Update Open for Submissions Date: Wednesday, 11 February 2026 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 30 March 2026 Standard Bylaws Amendment – Transition Article on Specific Reviews Open for Submissions Date: Wednesday, 11 February 2026 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 30 March 2026 Proposed Root KSK Algorithm Rollover Open for Submissions Date: Tuesday, 3 February 2026 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 6 April 2026 See upcoming proceedings. See other public consultations. Events These events occur in February and March 2026. To learn more, please visit our community engagement calendar. 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Final Reminder! You're Invited! Registration for ccNSO Cocktail and Networking Event in Mumbai sponsored by .nixi.in
by Claudia Ruiz Feb. 25, 2026

Feb. 25, 2026

ccNSO Cocktail and Networking Event You are invite to a special ccNSO Cocktail in Mumbai! 📅 Date: Tuesday, 10th March 2026 Details to follow… Register here: https://forms.gle/j1yoAcofJ63iWNCW9 Please note: Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first served basis. If you’re successfully registered, you will receive a confirmation email a few days before the event. ccNSO related session schedule: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYArJg ✨A huge thank you to the ccNSO sponsor .nixi.in<https://nixi.in/> ✨ Please let me know if you have any questions. Hope to see you there!

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Review of Updated SoI Guideline
by Bart Boswinkel Feb. 24, 2026

Feb. 24, 2026

Dear all, You are kindly request to review the draft update of the SOI Guideline. This draft incorporates changes reflecting ICANN’s Code of Conduct. If you have any comments, please share them on list by 27 February, allowing the GRC to take them into consideration and update the Guideline before sharing the draft with the ccNSO membership. Thank you and kind regards, Bart

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Approval Mentor/Mentee program
by Bart Boswinkel Feb. 24, 2026

Feb. 24, 2026

Dear all, Please find included the draft resolution to support the OMC mentor/mentee program. Please let the list know if you support, abstain or are against the resolution by 27 February 2026, 17.00 UTC. For your reference, the link to the terms: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ccNSOCWS/pages/685113345/… Kind regards, Bart Draft Resolution Background The ccNSO onboarding and mentoring committee (OMC) is tasked with the onboarding, mentoring and engaging newcomers in the activities of the ccNSO. As part of these tasks the OMC has updated the 2018 mentoring program, developed under auspices of the ccNSO Onboarding and Involvement Standing Committee (OISC), which has been formally closed. Due to the pandemic and its aftermath, the OISC mentoring program was never carried forward beyond an initial start in 2019. Although the OMC was mandated to launch and oversee a mentoring program, the OMC seeks Council support for the program, to ensure broader support and visibility. Decision The ccNSO Council supports the ccNSO mentoring program as proposed by the ccNSO Onboarding and Mentoring Committee. The secretariat is requested to inform the OMC of this decision and publish as soon as possible. This decision becomes effective upon publication and the Council wishes the OMC success with the program.

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Re: Fwd: Approval Membership ccNSO .ly
by ALI Hadji Mmadi Feb. 24, 2026

Feb. 24, 2026

I do approve. Best regards. Ali Le 23-02-2026 22:23, Alejandra Reynoso Barral a écrit : > ---------- Forwarded message --------- > > From: Bart Boswinkel via Ccnso-council <ccnso-council(a)icann.org> > Date: Fri, Feb 20, 2026 at 1:43 PM > Subject: [ccnso-council] Approval Membership ccNSO .ly > To: ccnso-council(a)icann.org <ccnso-council(a)icann.org> > > Dear all, > > Please find included the draft resolution to approve the ccNSO > membership application General Authority of Communication and > Informatics, ccTLD Manager .ly (Libya). > > Please let the list know if you support, abstain or are against the > resolution by 27 February 2026, 17.00 UTC. > > Kind regards, > > Bart > > Resolution > > _Decision_ > > The ccNSO Council approves membership of the General Authority of > Communication and Informatics, the ccTLD Manager of .ly (Libya) and > welcomes the General Authority of Communication and Informatics as > member 180 of the ccNSO. The Chair of the ccNSO is requested to > formally welcome the General Authority of Communication and Informatics > as member. This resolution becomes effective upon publication. > > _______________________________________________ > Ccnso-council mailing list -- ccnso-council(a)icann.org > To unsubscribe send an email to ccnso-council-leave(a)icann.org > _______________________________________________ > By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your > personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list > accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy > (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service > (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link > above to change your membership status or configuration, including > unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery > altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

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Approval membership Committees and Review Team
by Bart Boswinkel Feb. 24, 2026

Feb. 24, 2026

Dear all, Please find included the final draft resolution to approve the membership of the DASC and the IGLC Review Team. Please let the list know if you support, abstain or are against the resolution by 27 February 2026, 17.00 UTC. Kind regards, Bart ------- Resolution Decision The ccNSO Council appoints the following persons as Members of the following committees, study groups or working groups: § Idrissa Sarr (.sn) - Member DASC § Jenifer Lopez, Alejandra Reynoso, Sean Copeland (all Councillors), and Nick Wenban-Smith (.uk) as members of the IGLC Review Team The secretariat is requested to inform the leadership teams of the various working groups and committees and persons appointed and enable their participation in the respective teams. This resolution becomes effective upon publication.

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Support MPC Review Findings and recommendations
by Bart Boswinkel Feb. 24, 2026

Feb. 24, 2026

Dear all, Please find included the draft resolution to support the findings and recommendation of the MPC review Team. Please let the list know if you support, abstain or are against the resolution by 27 February 2026, 17.00 UTC. For your reference, the final report of the review team can be found here: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ccNSOCWS/pages/685113345/… Kind regards, Bart Draft Resolution Decision The ccNSO supports the findings and recommendations of the MPC review Team. The MPC is requested to review the recommendations and propose amended Terms of Reference for the MPC, considering the outcome of the review, and together with the ccNSOP Guideline Review Committee review the 2021 Guideline: ccNSO Meetings taking into account the outcome of the review and other matters considered relevant. The MPC and GRC are requested to report back to Council on progress by ICANN86 (June 2026). This decision becomes effective upon publication.

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Approval Membership ccNSO .ly
by Bart Boswinkel Feb. 24, 2026

Feb. 24, 2026

Dear all, Please find included the draft resolution to approve the ccNSO membership application General Authority of Communication and Informatics, ccTLD Manager .ly (Libya). Please let the list know if you support, abstain or are against the resolution by 27 February 2026, 17.00 UTC. Kind regards, Bart Resolution Decision The ccNSO Council approves membership of the General Authority of Communication and Informatics, the ccTLD Manager of .ly (Libya) and welcomes the General Authority of Communication and Informatics as member 180 of the ccNSO. The Chair of the ccNSO is requested to formally welcome the General Authority of Communication and Informatics as member. This resolution becomes effective upon publication.

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