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by ICANN Community Digest April 13, 2026

April 13, 2026

Email from ICANN Monday, 13 April 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 Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Request for Proposal: Global Payroll Services NEW: ICANN Launches new IG Network and mailing lists 2026 Round Key 2026 Round Updates and Resources Advancing Toward the Open of the 2026 Round ICANN Announces Community Priority Evaluation Provider for 2026 Round 2026 Round Highlights from ICANN85 Call for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages Webinars NEW: ICANN OCTO ISPCP/SSAC: The New gTLD Program 2026 and the Future of the DNS Ecosystem NEW: At-Large Webinar: Overview on DNS Abuse Mitigation Preview the ICANN FY27–31 Operating and Financial Plans 🚨 Action Items 🚨 CLOSES FRIDAY: ICANN86 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now CLOSES SUNDAY: ICANN87 Fellowship Application Round Now Open ICANN Issues Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Auction ICANN Board Seeks Input on Additional Funds for 2026 Round Applicant Support Program GNSO's DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP-1 Observer Enrollment ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Public Comment NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: Name Collision Procedure Documentation CLOSES TODAY: Standard Bylaws Amendment – Transition Article on Specific Reviews CLOSES TODAY: Draft Guidelines for Advancing UA Adoption Draft Evaluation Guides for Community Priority Evaluation (CPE) Events These events occur in April 2026. Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Request for Proposal: Global Payroll Services ICANN's preference would be to contract with one provider that can support all in-scope countries; however, under certain considerations ICANN may be open to selecting multiple providers as part of this initiative. Deadline: 8 May 2026 Read more. NEW: ICANN Launches new IG Network and mailing lists We’re pleased to announce ICANN’s new Internet Governance Network, providing a central place to stay informed on ICANN's Internet governance engagement. We'll begin by focusing on the upcoming processes of the ITU Plenipotentiary 2026 and IGF 2026. We invite you to join the dialogue by subscribing to the mailing lists and staying engaged with our work. IGF 2026 Mailing List ITU-PP 26 Mailing List 2026 Round Key 2026 Round Updates and Resources Stay tuned for more information and updates as we approach the 30 April 2026 opening. Read more. Advancing Toward the Open of the 2026 Round We are only weeks away from opening the 2026 Round of the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program. The program leaders and their teams continue to make significant progress toward the 30 April launch. Read more. ICANN Announces Community Priority Evaluation Provider for 2026 Round ICANN announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Analysys Mason Limited to be the Community Priority Evaluation (CPE) provider for the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round. Read more. 2026 Round Highlights From ICANN85 With ICANN85 behind us, I'd like to provide you with an update on the progress being made as we approach the launch of the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round. The ICANN85 Community Forum, the last Public Meeting before the launch day, was busy and productive. Read more. Call for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors ICANN opened a Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) to identify three individuals to serve as Independent Objectors, including one who will act as chair, as part of the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round. The Independent Objectors will file Community and Limited Public Interest objections and appeals and participate in mediation, where appropriate. Although an individual may be affiliated with a firm, that person will be ultimately responsible for the processes described in this EOI. Individuals from the same firm will not be selected. Read more. 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. Webinars NEW: ICANN OCTO ISPCP/SSAC: The New gTLD Program 2026 and the Future of the DNS Ecosystem Date: Apr 15, 2026 (16:00 - 17:00 UTC) Read more and register. NEW: At-Large Webinar: Overview on DNS Abuse Mitigation Date: Tuesday 14 April 2026 (13:00 - 14:15 UTC) Read more and register. Preview the ICANN FY27–31 Operating and Financial Plans Date: 23 April 2026 (15:00–16:00 UTC) Register. Action Items CLOSES FRIDAY: ICANN86 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now ICANN opened the application round for its Community Childcare Grants Program for ICANN86 in Seville, Spain. The program facilitates the in-person participation of community members with children who are 12 years old or younger at ICANN Public Meetings and eligible ICANN events. Deadline: Friday, 17 April 2026 Read more. CLOSES SUNDAY: ICANN Board Seeks Input on Additional Funds for 2026 Round Applicant Support Program The ICANN Board is requesting community input via written correspondence on additional funds for the ASP. NEW Deadline: 19 April 2026 Read more. ICANN87 Fellowship Application Round Now Open ICANN is opening the application round for the ICANN Fellowship Program for ICANN87 Annual General Meeting. The ICANN87 meeting is scheduled for 17–22 October 2026 in Muscat, Oman. If ICANN87 is held virtually, the Fellowship Program also will be held virtually. The deadline to apply is 19 April 2026 at 23:59 UTC. Read more. ICANN Issues Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Auction The selected provider will implement the ascending-clock, second-price auction method and must have the capability to accommodate a high volume of auctions, including both direct and indirect contention sets. Deadline: 2 June 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. To enroll as an Observer, enrollments will be fielded through ICANN Join. If you have not used ICANN Join before, please follow the first-time user instructions below. Accessing ICANN Join does require having an ICANN Account. ICANN Join Instructions ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers ICANNWiki is seeking volunteers to assist with creating and editing articles and content for the site. Do you want to help? Getting started is as simple as requesting an account. Then, make sure to read the short content guide to get a feel for what belongs in the wiki. Also, feel free to take a look at some data source suggestions on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Public Comment NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: Name Collision Procedure Documentation CLOSES TODAY: Standard Bylaws Amendment – Transition Article on Specific Reviews Open for Submissions Date: Wednesday, 11 February 2026 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 13 April 2026 CLOSES TODAY: Draft Guidelines for Advancing UA Adoption Open for Submissions Date: Monday, 23 February 2026 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 13 April 2026 Draft Evaluation Guides for Community Priority Evaluation (CPE) Open for Submissions Date: Tuesday, 24 March 2026 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 04 May 2026 See upcoming proceedings. See other public consultations. Events These events occur in April 2026. To learn more, please visit our community engagement calendar. 1st African Preparatory Meeting for WTSA-28 DNSSEC Training CaribNOG 31 Regional Meeting USTTI Cybersecurity Leadership ARIN 57 48 Meeting of PCC.I ZANOG@iWeek 2026 Volume 8, Issue 25 | Archive | Next Issue: Thursday, 16 April 2026 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive Suite 300 | Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice

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Draft agenda meeting 228- Thursday 16 April 2026 noon UTC
by Bart Boswinkel April 9, 2026

April 9, 2026

Dear all, Please find included the draft agenda for the upcoming meeting (meeting # 228). Background material ( relating to items # 5,6 and 12) will follow. Kind regards, Bart AGENDA ccNSO Council meeting 228 Thursday, 16 April 2026 Table of contents Background and supporting documents 2<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 2<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 1. Welcome 2<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 2. Relevant Correspondence 2<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> See: https://www.icann.org/en/ccnso/council/correspondence 2<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 3. Minutes & Action Items 2<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 4. Intermeeting decisions 3<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> UPDATES 3<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 5. Update ECA & CSC (written updates) 3<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 6. Update Working Groups (written updates or taken from the meeting) 3<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 7. Update Liaisons (written updates) 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 8. Progress Board Consideration ccPDP4-IDN & Implementation ccPDP3 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 9. Progress CCG Review of Reviews 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 10. Update Chair, Vice-chairs, Councillors, Regional Organisations, Secretariat 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> Informational 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS & DECISIONS 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 11. Approval Membership .es 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 12. Approval ccNSO Guideline Statement - and Conflict of Interest 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 13. Shadowing fellowship mentor 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 14. Appointments to committees or working groups, if any 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> SUBSTANTIVE MATTERS & DECISIONS 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 15. ICANN86 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 16. Any Other Business (AOB) 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 17. Next Council Meetings 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> 18. Adjourn 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbeNZbp0-VVSuj2cv-HO01S1F8C6dKklt0om3SE…> Background and supporting documents * Council workspace for this meeting: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYDZK * ccNSO correspondence: statements and responses: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/statements.htm ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 1. Welcome a. SOI updates Consult the ccNSO SOI Guideline<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/ccnso-internal-procedure-general-soi-coi-2…> Complete the SOI template<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRpehiCw2ty2PYRiaPG0K3lZSKk9LrLPQ…> Check the ccNSO Statements of Interest<https://community.icann.org/x/doAFEg> b. Meeting quorum 2. Relevant Correspondence See: https://www.icann.org/en/ccnso/council/correspondence No relevant correspondence since meeting 227. 3. Minutes & Action Items a. Minutes Meeting 227 Circulated to the Council mailing list on 8 April 2026 b. Action Items * Action item 227-01 The secretariat is requested to inform the ICANN secretary of the election of Alejandra Reynoso as ccNSO Council Chair and post an announcement on the ccNSO Website. (Completed) * Action item 227-02 The secretariat is requested to inform the ICANN secretary of the election of Adebiyi Oladipo and Jordan Carter as ccNSO Council Vice-Chairs and post an announcement on the ccNSO Website. (Completed) * Action item 227-03 The secretariat is requested to publish the overview of roles and responsibilities and their assignments on the ccNSO website as soon as possible. (Awaiting confirmation liaisons). * Action item 227-04 The Council requests its Chair to publish the comments on the proposed change of Articles 17, 18 and the charter of CSC. (Completed) * Action item 227-05 The Council requests the ccNSO Universal Acceptance Committee (UAC) to draft a comment on ICANN’s Universal Acceptance Expert Group’s draft Guidelines for Advancing UA Adoption and to submit it in the related public comment forum on their own behalf. (Draft underway) * Action item 227-06 The secretariat is requested to publish FY 26-27 Portfolio Activities and the February 2026 quarterly overview (Completed) * Action item 227-07 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. (Completed) * Action Item 227-08 The secretariat is requested to confirm on whether the Council would submit a comment on the Standard Bylaws Amendment – Transition Article on Specific Reviews Public Comment. (Completed) 4. Intermeeting decisions a. Appointment of participants to the Chairing Skills Pilot Training b. No Comment on Standard Bylaws Amendment – Transition Article on Specific Reviews UPDATES Written updates - if any - are published on the wiki space for this meeting. 5. Update ECA & CSC (written updates) 6. Update Working Groups (written updates or taken from the meeting) a. ccPDP4-IDN (Dormant) b. DASC c. GRC d. IGLC e. MPC f. OMC g. SOPC h. Tech WG i. TLD-OPS SC j. Triage Committee k. UAC l. CIP-CCG m. Planning Prioritization Process group n. RZERC o. RSS GWG 7. Update Liaisons (written updates) a. Update ccNSO Liaison to ALAC b. Update ccNSO Liaison to GNSO Council 8. Progress Board Consideration ccPDP4-IDN & Implementation ccPDP3 Informational 9. Progress CCG Review of Reviews Informational 10. Update Chair, Vice-chairs, Councillors, Regional Organisations, Secretariat Informational a. Update Chair b. Update secretariat ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS & DECISIONS 11. Approval Membership .es 12. Approval ccNSO Guideline Statement - and Conflict of Interest 13. Shadowing fellowship mentor 14. Appointments to committees or working groups, if any · Desiree Miloshevic (.gi) to IGLC · Others tbd’ed SUBSTANTIVE MATTERS & DECISIONS 15. ICANN86 a. Draft Block Schedule b. Council meeting c. ccNSO Cocktail sponsorship d. 16. Any Other Business (AOB) 17. Next Council Meetings · 21 May 2026 | 15:00 UTC, Meeting 229. Note the changed time due to overlap with pre-ICANN86 policy webinar · 11 June 2026 | ICANN86 - Sevilla, Meeting 230 · 16 July 2026 | 12:00 UTC, Meeting 231 · 13 August 2026 | 21:00 UTC, Meeting 232 · 17 September 2026 | 12:00 UTC, Meeting 233 · 22 October 2026 | ICANN87 - Muscat, Meeting 234 · 19 November 2026 | 18:00 UTC, Meeting 235 · 17 December 2026 | 12:00 UTC, Meeting 236 18. Adjourn

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NEW: Preview the ICANN FY27–31 Operating and Financial Plans
by ICANN Community Digest April 9, 2026

April 9, 2026

Email from ICANN Thursday, 09 April 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 Information Sharing NEW: Preview the ICANN FY27–31 Operating and Financial Plans UPDATED: ICANN Board Seeks Input on Additional Funds for 2026 Round Applicant Support Program NEW: Rethinking Delegation in the Domain Name System 2026 Round NEW: Key 2026 Round Updates and Resources Advancing Toward the Open of the 2026 Round ICANN Announces Community Priority Evaluation Provider for 2026 Round 2026 Round Highlights from ICANN85 Call for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages Webinars NEW: Preview the ICANN FY27–31 Operating and Financial Plans 🚨 Action Items 🚨 CLOSES TOMORROW: ICANN Extends Deadline for Geographic Names and Reserved Names Panels RFP for 2026 New gTLD Program ONE WEEK FROM TOMORROW: ICANN86 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now ICANN87 Fellowship Application Round Now Open ICANN Issues Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Auction GNSO's DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP-1 Observer Enrollment ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Public Comment NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: ICANN FY27–31 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY27 Op Plans & Budgets NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: Draft PTI FY27 Operating Plan and Budget CLOSES MONDAY: Standard Bylaws Amendment – Transition Article on Specific Reviews CLOSES MONDAY: Draft Guidelines for Advancing UA Adoption Draft Evaluation Guides for Community Priority Evaluation (CPE) Events These events occur in April 2026. Information Sharing NEW: Preview the ICANN FY27–31 Operating and Financial Plans ICANN has thoroughly considered the community's feedback on the Operating and Financial Plans for FY27–31, incorporating revisions where appropriate, but making no material changes to the plans. Read more. UPDATED: ICANN Board Seeks Input on Additional Funds for 2026 Round Applicant Support Program The ICANN Board is requesting community input via written correspondence on additional funds for the ASP. NEW Deadline: 19 April 2026 Read more. UPDATED: ICANN Board Seeks Input on Additional Funds for 2026 Round Applicant Support Program The ICANN Board is requesting community input via written correspondence on additional funds for the ASP. NEW Deadline: 19 April 2026 Read more. NEW: Rethinking Delegation in the Domain Name System The work underway in the DELEG Working Group represents an opportunity to modernize one of the oldest parts of the DNS architecture Read more. 2026 Round NEW: Key 2026 Round Updates and Resources Stay tuned for more information and updates as we approach the 30 April 2026 opening. Read more. Advancing Toward the Open of the 2026 Round We are only weeks away from opening the 2026 Round of the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program. The program leaders and their teams continue to make significant progress toward the 30 April launch. Read more. ICANN Announces Community Priority Evaluation Provider for 2026 Round ICANN announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Analysys Mason Limited to be the Community Priority Evaluation (CPE) provider for the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round. Read more. 2026 Round Highlights From ICANN85 With ICANN85 behind us, I'd like to provide you with an update on the progress being made as we approach the launch of the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round. The ICANN85 Community Forum, the last Public Meeting before the launch day, was busy and productive. Read more. Call for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors ICANN opened a Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) to identify three individuals to serve as Independent Objectors, including one who will act as chair, as part of the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round. The Independent Objectors will file Community and Limited Public Interest objections and appeals and participate in mediation, where appropriate. Although an individual may be affiliated with a firm, that person will be ultimately responsible for the processes described in this EOI. Individuals from the same firm will not be selected. Read more. 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. Webinars NEW: Preview the ICANN FY27–31 Operating and Financial Plans Date: 23 April 2026 at 15:00–16:00 UTC Register. Action Items CLOSES TOMORROW: ICANN Extends Deadline for Geographic Names and Reserved Names Panels RFP for 2026 New gTLD Program Interested providers are invited to submit proposals that ICANN will 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: 10 April 2026 Read more. ONE WEEK FROM TOMORROW: ICANN86 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now ICANN opened the application round for its Community Childcare Grants Program for ICANN86 in Seville, Spain. The program facilitates the in-person participation of community members with children who are 12 years old or younger at ICANN Public Meetings and eligible ICANN events. Deadline: Friday, 17 April 2026 Read more. ICANN87 Fellowship Application Round Now Open ICANN is opening the application round for the ICANN Fellowship Program for ICANN87 Annual General Meeting. The ICANN87 meeting is scheduled for 17–22 October 2026 in Muscat, Oman. If ICANN87 is held virtually, the Fellowship Program also will be held virtually. The deadline to apply is 19 April 2026 at 23:59 UTC. Read more. ICANN Issues Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Auction The selected provider will implement the ascending-clock, second-price auction method and must have the capability to accommodate a high volume of auctions, including both direct and indirect contention sets. Deadline: 2 June 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. To enroll as an Observer, enrollments will be fielded through ICANN Join. If you have not used ICANN Join before, please follow the first-time user instructions below. Accessing ICANN Join does require having an ICANN Account. ICANN Join Instructions ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers ICANNWiki is seeking volunteers to assist with creating and editing articles and content for the site. Do you want to help? Getting started is as simple as requesting an account. Then, make sure to read the short content guide to get a feel for what belongs in the wiki. Also, feel free to take a look at some data source suggestions on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Public Comment NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: ICANN FY27–31 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY27 Op Plans & Budgets NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: Draft PTI FY27 Operating Plan and Budget CLOSES MONDAY: Standard Bylaws Amendment – Transition Article on Specific Reviews Open for Submissions Date: Wednesday, 11 February 2026 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 13 April 2026 CLOSES MONDAY: Draft Guidelines for Advancing UA Adoption Open for Submissions Date: Monday, 23 February 2026 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 13 April 2026 Draft Evaluation Guides for Community Priority Evaluation (CPE) Open for Submissions Date: Tuesday, 24 March 2026 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 04 May 2026 See upcoming proceedings. See other public consultations. Events These events occur in April 2026. To learn more, please visit our community engagement calendar. 1st African Preparatory Meeting for WTSA-28 DNSSEC Training CaribNOG 31 Regional Meeting USTTI Cybersecurity Leadership ARIN 57 48 Meeting of PCC.I ZANOG@iWeek 2026 Volume 8, Issue 24 | Archive | Next Issue: Monday, 13 April 2026 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive Suite 300 | Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice

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Call for presenters: ccTLD News ICANN86
by Joke Braeken April 9, 2026

April 9, 2026

Call for presenters: ccTLD News ICANN86 9 April 2026 The ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC) invites proposals for the ccTLD News Session at the ICANN86 Policy Forum, held 8-11 June 2026 in Seville, Spain. This time, MPC considers organising 2 ccTLD News Sessions, thus offering slightly more speaking slots than usual. This session provides a platform for sharing updates, insights, and discussions on country code top-level domains (ccTLDs). Both in-person and virtual participation will be available, with simultaneous interpretation in English, French, and Spanish. Presentation Topics: Including, but not limited to: * Case studies on ccTLD initiatives * Collaboration & partnerships within the ccTLD community * Recent updates and developments in ccTLD operations * Policy & legislative impacts on ccTLDs * Best practices in registry management, marketing, and engagement Submission Guidelines: * Provide a title, abstract (a few sentences), presenter name, ccTLD affiliation, and contact details. * Submit by Friday, 1 May 2026 (23:59 UTC) via this submission link: https://forms.gle/ENqnekcz2haoM2cm6 Selection & Notifications: Proposals will be reviewed by the MPC, considering diversity and limited slots. Applicants will be notified latest by mid-May 2026. Selected presenters will receive a briefing and be invited to pre-session (21 May) and a rehearsal meeting (28 May). Why Present? * Showcase expertise and leadership in the ccTLD community * Engage with industry peers and stakeholders * Contribute to best practices and knowledge-sharing * Gain visibility for your ccTLD or initiative For inquiries, contact joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> The MPC looks forward to your proposals and an engaging session! Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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Call for one additional Volunteer: ccNSO participation in GNSO PDP on Associated Domain Check (DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP 1)
by Joke Braeken April 8, 2026

April 8, 2026

Call for one Volunteer: ccNSO participation in GNSO PDP on Associated Domain Check (DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP 1) 8 April 2026 ________________________________ The ccNSO Council has tasked the ccNSO DNS Abuse Standing Committee (DASC) with identifying one (1) additional volunteer to represent the ccNSO in the GNSO PDP on Associated Domain Check (DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP 1). The selected volunteer will join the ccNSO representatives already appointed to this effort: * Member: Eberhard Lisse (.na) | AF * Member: Nick Wenban-Smith (.uk) | EU * Alternate: Bruce Tonkin (.au) | AP * Participant: Diego Ernesto Luna-Quevedo (.co) | LAC The additional volunteer will serve as member, in addition to these previously appointed representatives. This request follows Nick Wenban-Smith’s appointment as Vice Chair of the GNSO PDP1. PDP1 Charter<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-ab…>, section “Leadership Structure”, mentions the following: […] if a Member is selected as the Vice Chair, his/her appointing organization may appoint a new Member as a replacement. […] This call for volunteers will close on Friday, 17 April 2026 (noon UTC). Rationale for ccNSO participation in the PDP Following consultation with the DNS Abuse Standing Committee (DASC), the ccNSO Council held extensive discussions during its 224th and 225th meetings on the benefits and drawbacks of ccNSO participation in the GNSO DNS Abuse Mitigation PDPs. On 22 January, the Council resolved to task the DASC with selecting up to two members, as well as up to one participant and one alternate. gTLD consensus policies do not apply to ccTLDs, and the ccNSO has traditionally not formally participated in GNSO PDPs. However, participation in PDP 1 would enable the ccNSO to share ccTLD expertise in DNS abuse mitigation, support the multistakeholder model, and potentially contribute to reducing DNS abuse across the broader ecosystem. Participation was also seen as an opportunity to inform the wider community about the differences between ccTLDs and gTLDs. Given that ccTLDs experience significantly lower levels of abuse, they can offer valuable insights into the practices and approaches that have contributed to these outcomes. Role and eligibility This call for volunteers is open to all individuals affiliated with ccTLD managers—regardless of ccNSO membership—who can demonstrate an ongoing commitment to actively contribute to the PDP work. Please note that volunteers for the position are expected to have an understanding of the GNSO Policy Development Process, Registry/Registrar model and substantial expertise in abuse mitigation. WG members and participants shall review the full text of the Working Group Member Skills Guide<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/pdp-3-3-wg-member-skills-guide-10feb20-en…> to understand the responsibilities and skills that they are expected to have in order to fully participate in the WG activities. The ccNSO appointees are expected to represent ccNSO values in their work, regularly report to the ccNSO Council and broader ccTLD community, follow specific direction from the ccNSO Council when provided, and seek the Council’s guidance whenever needed. * Members Members are expected to participate during the course of deliberations and in any WG consensus calls. Members are expected to represent the view of their appointing organization, and may be called on to provide the official position of their appointing organization. Members are expected to have a level of expertise with respect to DNS Abuse issues, ICANN policies and procedures, and registry/registrar services in order to contribute to the deliberations effectively. * Participants Participants may be from a GNSO SG/C or SO/AC. Participants will be able to actively participate in and attend all WG meetings. Participants are encouraged to engage in the WG deliberation throughout its lifecycle and are expected to keep up with all relevant WG deliberations to ensure they remain informed and can contribute when needed. However, Participants do not participate in the consensus designation process. Participants are encouraged to possess similar levels of expertise as Members. * Alternates Alternates will only participate if a Member is not available. Alternates will be responsible for keeping up with all relevant WG deliberations to ensure they remain informed and can contribute when needed. All Members, Participants, and Alternates participating in the Working Group are expected to abide by the Statement of Participation, which is enforceable by the WG Chair and GNSO Council Leadership Team. See Section V of the PDP1 Charter<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-ab…> for details. Time Commitment The appointment lasts for the duration of the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1, with the Council checking each year whether the member wishes to continue. The Working Group met for the first time at ICANN85 in Mumbai, India. The Working Group is expected to hold two meetings per week, each with a 90-minute duration. How to apply If you are interested in joining PDP 1, please submit your application by Friday, 17 April 2026 (noon UTC). Please read the instructions below carefully. * Complete the application form Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/xB6guatVkyAvVvFi8 You will be asked to provide your full name and contact details, your ccTLD affiliation, and a brief statement outlining your qualifications and motivation for joining. If not employed by a ccTLD manager, proof of active support from one is required: Please send any additional materials to ccnsosecretariat(a)icann.org<mailto:ccnsosecretariat@icann.org> * Fill out the ccNSO Statement of Interest form Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/79Jw4wSnNhn5W4Z46 All ccNSO SOI declarations will be published on the ccNSO website.  Read here<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/ccnso-internal-p…> the ccNSO SOI Guideline. Note: the GNSO might require an additional GNSO-specific SOI. * Ensure you have an ICANN Account To facilitate your participation, we will require an ICANN Account<https://account.icann.org/help>, which is the ccNSO’s and ICANN’s platform to manage participation. If you already have an ICANN Account (e.g. for registering at ICANN meetings), please login<https://account.icann.org/login> to your ICANN Account using the email address that you use for your ccNSO work and verify that your profile is up to date. If you do not have an ICANN Account, please create an ICANN Account<https://account.icann.org/> at your earliest convenience. Next Steps After closure of the call for volunteers, the ccNSO DASC leadership team shall evaluate all applications and select its preferred candidates for the specified roles. DASC will inform Council about its selection, and the ccNSO Chair shall notify the GNSO Chair about the outcomes of the selection. About the GNSO DNS Abuse Mitigation PDPs In December 2025, the GNSO Council initiated two PDPs on DNS Abuse<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/gnsocouncilmeetings/pages…> (Associated Domain Check and API Access). The two PDPs will be conducted subsequently. Associated Domain Check is PDP1. The Charter for PDP1<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-ab…> was adopted<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/2020-current#202601> mid-January by the GNSO Council. Associated Domain Checks refer to a framework requiring registrars to proactively pivot to investigate domains linked to malicious actors, particularly in cases of high-volume domain registrations used for DNS Abuse campaigns. Other resources * Charter for GTLD DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-ab…> * Working Group Member Skills Guide<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/pdp-3-3-wg-member-skills-guide-10feb20-en…> * PDP Final Issue Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/issue-report-d…> * DNS Abuse Small Team Report 2025<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/dns-abuse-smal…> * DNS Abuse Small Team Report 2022<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2022/correspondence/dns-a…> * ICANN's Enforcement of DNS Abuse Mitigation<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/icann-enforcement-of-dns-abuse-…> * Requirements - A look at the first 6 months<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/icann-enforcement-of-dns-abuse-…> * NetBeacon White Paper<https://netbeacon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025-05-NetBeacon-PDP-Whit…> * INFERMAL Study<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/inferential-analysis-maliciousl…> * NetBeacon Analysis: How have the gTLD contractual amendments impacted DNS Abuse?<https://netbeacon.org/how-have-the-gtld-contractual-amendments-impacted-dns…> * ICANN DNS Abuse Mitigation Program <https://www.icann.org/dnsabuse> * Public Comment Summary Report<https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/generic-names-supporting-organization-co…> * Consensus Playbook<https://go.icann.org/consensus> Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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Confirm No Comment on Standard Bylaw amendment re reviews
by Bart Boswinkel April 8, 2026

April 8, 2026

Dear all, As you may recall the review of review process, also included a discussion whether there is a need to amend ICANN’s obligations under Article 4, Section 4.6 of the ICANN Bylaws to initiate Specific Reviews. Recently ICANN opened a public comment period on a Bylaw amendment (see: https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/standard-bylaws-amendmen…) The public comment period will close Monday 13 April. Since the ICANN Prague meeting (June 2025) the Council has consistently expressed the view that the ccNSO is agnostic with respect to the proposed Bylaw amendment and as briefly discussed in Mumbai the Council does not intend to provide any comment, unless some of you believe a comment is warranted by tomorrow 9 April 2026. Kind regards, Bart

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For your Review | Minutes Council Meeting #227
by Claudia Ruiz April 8, 2026

April 8, 2026

Dear Council members, Please find attached, for your review, the draft minutes of the ccNSO Council Meeting #227, held on Thursday, 12 March 2026 at 07:45 UTC. If you have any comments or concerns, please share them via the mailing list. Thank you. Kind regards, Claudia Ruiz

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NEW: ICANN Board Seeks Input on Additional Funds for 2026 Round Applicant Support Program
by ICANN Community Digest April 6, 2026

April 6, 2026

Email from ICANN Monday, 06 April 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 Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Issues Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Auction NEW: ICANN Board Seeks Input on Additional Funds for 2026 Round Applicant Support Program 2026 Round Advancing Toward the Open of the 2026 Round ICANN Announces Community Priority Evaluation Provider for 2026 Round 2026 Round Highlights from ICANN85 Call for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages 🚨 Action Items 🚨 CLOSES TODAY: ICANN Request for Proposal: Name Collision Temporary Delegation ICANN Extends Deadline for Geographic Names and Reserved Names Panels RFP for 2026 New gTLD Program ICANN86 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now ICANN87 Fellowship Application Round Now Open ICANN Issues Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Auction GNSO's DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP-1 Observer Enrollment ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Public Comment CLOSES TODAY: Proposed Root KSK Algorithm Rollover ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: Standard Bylaws Amendment – Transition Article on Specific Reviews ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: Draft Guidelines for Advancing UA Adoption Draft Evaluation Guides for Community Priority Evaluation (CPE) Events These events occur in April 2026. Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Issues Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Auction The selected provider will implement the ascending-clock, second-price auction method and must have the capability to accommodate a high volume of auctions, including both direct and indirect contention sets. Deadline: 2 June 2026 Read more. NEW: ICANN Board Seeks Input on Additional Funds for 2026 Round Applicant Support Program The ICANN Board is requesting community input via written correspondence on additional funds for the ASP. Deadline: 12 April 2026 Read more. 2026 Round Advancing Toward the Open of the 2026 Round We are only weeks away from opening the 2026 Round of the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program. The program leaders and their teams continue to make significant progress toward the 30 April launch. Read more. ICANN Announces Community Priority Evaluation Provider for 2026 Round ICANN announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Analysys Mason Limited to be the Community Priority Evaluation (CPE) provider for the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round. Read more. 2026 Round Highlights From ICANN85 With ICANN85 behind us, I'd like to provide you with an update on the progress being made as we approach the launch of the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round. The ICANN85 Community Forum, the last Public Meeting before the launch day, was busy and productive. Read more. Call for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors ICANN opened a Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) to identify three individuals to serve as Independent Objectors, including one who will act as chair, as part of the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round. The Independent Objectors will file Community and Limited Public Interest objections and appeals and participate in mediation, where appropriate. Although an individual may be affiliated with a firm, that person will be ultimately responsible for the processes described in this EOI. Individuals from the same firm will not be selected. Read more. 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. Action Items CLOSES TODAY: 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. Deadline: 6 April 2026 Read more. ICANN Extends Deadline for Geographic Names and Reserved Names Panels RFP for 2026 New gTLD Program Interested providers are invited to submit proposals that ICANN will 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: 10 April 2026 Read more. ICANN86 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now ICANN opened the application round for its Community Childcare Grants Program for ICANN86 in Seville, Spain. The program facilitates the in-person participation of community members with children who are 12 years old or younger at ICANN Public Meetings and eligible ICANN events. Deadline: Friday, 17 April 2026 Read more. ICANN87 Fellowship Application Round Now Open ICANN is opening the application round for the ICANN Fellowship Program for ICANN87 Annual General Meeting. The ICANN87 meeting is scheduled for 17–22 October 2026 in Muscat, Oman. If ICANN87 is held virtually, the Fellowship Program also will be held virtually. The deadline to apply is 19 April 2026 at 23:59 UTC. Read more. ICANN Issues Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Auction The selected provider will implement the ascending-clock, second-price auction method and must have the capability to accommodate a high volume of auctions, including both direct and indirect contention sets. Deadline: 2 June 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. To enroll as an Observer, enrollments will be fielded through ICANN Join. If you have not used ICANN Join before, please follow the first-time user instructions below. Accessing ICANN Join does require having an ICANN Account. ICANN Join Instructions ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers ICANNWiki is seeking volunteers to assist with creating and editing articles and content for the site. Do you want to help? Getting started is as simple as requesting an account. Then, make sure to read the short content guide to get a feel for what belongs in the wiki. Also, feel free to take a look at some data source suggestions on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! 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Appointment Alejandra Reynoso ccNSO representative ECA March 2026 - March 2027
by Bart Boswinkel April 3, 2026

April 3, 2026

Dear John, Please find attached the letter informing you of the appointment of Alejandra Reynoso as the ccNSO representative to the Empowered Community Administration. On behalf of the ccNSO Council Bart Boswinkel ccNSO Secretariat

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NEW:
by ICANN Community Digest April 2, 2026

April 2, 2026

Email from ICANN Thursday, 02 April 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 Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Issues Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Auction NEW: ICANN Extends Deadline for Geographic Names and Reserved Names Panels RFP for 2026 New gTLD Program NEW: Approved Resolutions | Special Meeting of the ICANN Board | 26 March 2026 2026 Round Advancing Toward the Open of the 2026 Round ICANN Announces Community Priority Evaluation Provider for 2026 Round 2026 Round Highlights from ICANN85 Call for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages 🚨 Action Items 🚨 CLOSES MONDAY: ICANN Request for Proposal: Name Collision Temporary Delegation ICANN86 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now ICANN87 Fellowship Application Round Now Open GNSO's DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP-1 Observer Enrollment ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Public Comment CLOSES MONDAY: Proposed Root KSK Algorithm Rollover Standard Bylaws Amendment – Transition Article on Specific Reviews Draft Guidelines for Advancing UA Adoption Draft Evaluation Guides for Community Priority Evaluation (CPE) Events These events occur in April 2026. Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Issues Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Auction The selected provider will implement the ascending-clock, second-price auction method and must have the capability to accommodate a high volume of auctions, including both direct and indirect contention sets. Deadline: 2 June 2026 Read more. NEW: ICANN Extends Deadline for Geographic Names and Reserved Names Panels RFP for 2026 New gTLD Program Interested providers are invited to submit proposals that ICANN will 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: 10 April 2026 Read more. NEW: Approved Resolutions | Special Meeting of the ICANN Board | 26 March 2026 Please find the Approved Resolutions from the 26 March 2026 Special Meeting of the ICANN Board here. 2026 Round Advancing Toward the Open of the 2026 Round We are only weeks away from opening the 2026 Round of the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program. The program leaders and their teams continue to make significant progress toward the 30 April launch. Read more. ICANN Announces Community Priority Evaluation Provider for 2026 Round ICANN announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Analysys Mason Limited to be the Community Priority Evaluation (CPE) provider for the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round. Read more. 2026 Round Highlights From ICANN85 With ICANN85 behind us, I'd like to provide you with an update on the progress being made as we approach the launch of the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round. The ICANN85 Community Forum, the last Public Meeting before the launch day, was busy and productive. Read more. Call for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors ICANN opened a Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) to identify three individuals to serve as Independent Objectors, including one who will act as chair, as part of the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round. The Independent Objectors will file Community and Limited Public Interest objections and appeals and participate in mediation, where appropriate. Although an individual may be affiliated with a firm, that person will be ultimately responsible for the processes described in this EOI. Individuals from the same firm will not be selected. Read more. 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. Action Items CLOSES MONDAY: 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. Deadline: 6 April 2026 Read more. ICANN86 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now ICANN opened the application round for its Community Childcare Grants Program for ICANN86 in Seville, Spain. The program facilitates the in-person participation of community members with children who are 12 years old or younger at ICANN Public Meetings and eligible ICANN events. Deadline: Friday, 17 April 2026 Read more. ICANN87 Fellowship Application Round Now Open ICANN is opening the application round for the ICANN Fellowship Program for ICANN87 Annual General Meeting. The ICANN87 meeting is scheduled for 17–22 October 2026 in Muscat, Oman. If ICANN87 is held virtually, the Fellowship Program also will be held virtually. The deadline to apply is 19 April 2026 at 23:59 UTC. 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. To enroll as an Observer, enrollments will be fielded through ICANN Join. If you have not used ICANN Join before, please follow the first-time user instructions below. Accessing ICANN Join does require having an ICANN Account. ICANN Join Instructions ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers ICANNWiki is seeking volunteers to assist with creating and editing articles and content for the site. Do you want to help? Getting started is as simple as requesting an account. Then, make sure to read the short content guide to get a feel for what belongs in the wiki. Also, feel free to take a look at some data source suggestions on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Public Comment CLOSES MONDAY: Proposed Root KSK Algorithm Rollover Open for Submissions Date: Tuesday, 3 February 2026 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 6 April 2026 Standard Bylaws Amendment – Transition Article on Specific Reviews Open for Submissions Date: Wednesday, 11 February 2026 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 13 April 2026 Draft Guidelines for Advancing UA Adoption Open for Submissions Date: Monday, 23 February 2026 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 13 April 2026 Draft Evaluation Guides for Community Priority Evaluation (CPE) Open for Submissions Date: Tuesday, 24 March 2026 Closed for Submissions Date: Monday, 04 May 2026 See upcoming proceedings. See other public consultations. Events These events occur in April 2026. To learn more, please visit our community engagement calendar. 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