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Join the ccNSO Newcomer Webinar | Tuesday, 31 May 2022 | 12:30 - 13:30 UTC
by Joke Braeken May 30, 2022

May 30, 2022

Dear All, Are you new to the ccNSO, or would like to learn more? Join Biyi Oladipo (.ng), ccNSO Council Vice Chair, for a 1-hour ccTLD Webinar for newcomers. Biyi will help you to gain an understanding of the work of the ccNSO, what to expect from the ccNSO at the Virtual ICANN74 Virtual Policy Forum, as well as how ccTLD community representatives can participate in the important work that affects you and your region. Register in advance for this meeting: https://community.icann.org/x/sQh1Cw Recordings will become available here too. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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The ICANN74 Policy Outlook Report is now available
by Joke Braeken May 27, 2022

May 27, 2022

Hello All, The ICANN74 Policy Outlook Report is now available. Read the latest report here >> https://go.icann.org/outlook74 Written by the Policy Development Support function, the ICANN74 Policy Outcomes report captures decisions and outcomes from the Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees. This report also reviews additional activities, looks ahead, and provides resources to enable sustained engagement on highlighted issues. ICANN74<https://74.schedule.icann.org/> is the seventh Policy Forum, and will be held as a Hybrid Policy Forum from 13-16 June in The Hague, in UTC +2. ccNSO Session at ICANN74: What to Expect The ccNSO program begins on Monday, 13 June, with Tech Day. Tech Day is a workshop open to all ICANN community members with an interest in technical, operational, and security topics. The ccNSO schedule will continue on Tuesday, 14 June, and start with a joint session of the ccNSO Council and the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council, followed by a ccNSO Policy Session, when two ccNSO policy development working groups will provide an update on their progress to date and seek input from the ccTLD community. On Wednesday, 15 June, during a ccNSO Governance Session, there will be a discussion on the need to introduce a general statement of interest procedure for the ccNSO and ccNSO Council conflict of interest arrangements. There will also be a discussion on the impact of the inclusion of Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) ccTLD managers as members of the ccNSO on existing rules and operating procedures. Finally, on Thursday, 16 June, ccTLD managers will share their experiences with Domain Name System (DNS) abuse, including priorities and approaches. The third and fourth ccNSO policy development working groups will have their working sessions on Tuesday, 14 June. On Wednesday, 15 June, the Tech Working Group and Top-Level Domain Operations (TLD-OPS) Standing Committee and its security subgroup will all meet. On Thursday, 16 June, there will be a meeting of the Strategic and Operational Planning Committee. The ccNSO program will conclude with a ccNSO Council meeting. The detailed ccNSO schedule, including a summary of the topics covered and remote participation details for ICANN74, is available on the ccNSO ICANN74 workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/mQV1Cw>. ICANN74 links to bookmark now ICANN74 ccNSO Schedule Hub https://community.icann.org/x/mQV1Cw ICANN74 ccTLD News Sessions & ccNSO Members Meeting https://community.icann.org/x/sQh1Cw ICANN74 Tech Day https://community.icann.org/x/WBh1Cw Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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Thursday, 26 May 2022 | NOW AVAILABLE: ICANN74 Policy Forum Schedule
by ICANN Community Digest May 26, 2022

May 26, 2022

Thursday, 26 May 2022 ICANN Community Digest The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved Table of Contents ICANN74 Planning DEADLINE TOMORROW: Internet Reimbursement Program REMINDER: Join the ICANN74 Community Update Webinar NEXT WEEK: Prep Week NEW: Policy Forum Schedule NEW: Participation Guide NEW: Policy Outlook Report NEW: FAQ Zoom Backgrounds Registration for ICANN74 Policy Forum in The Hague, Netherlands is Now Open Information Sharing NEW: Subsequent Procedures Operational Design Phase Latest Assumptions Set NEW: New ICANN Learn Course About the GNSO Business Constituency REMINDER: Request for Appointment of Members and Liaisons to the CSC REMINDER: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN75 REMINDER: ICANN Invites Applications for Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2022 REMINDER: SubPro ODP Team Offering Update Session to Community Groups REMINDER: NextGen@ICANN Mentor Program Nominations Public Comment NEW: Summary Report Published: Root Zone Label Generation Rules Version 5 (RZ-LGR-5) ICANN74 Planning DEADLINE TOMORROW: Internet Reimbursement Program The application process is now open. Those who meet the eligibility requirements will be able to participate. More information is available on the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program website. The deadline for applications is Friday, 27 May 2022, at 23:59 UTC. The ICANN Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program aims to facilitate the active participation in ICANN Public Meetings Meeting for certain community members with limited Internet capacity by offering financial assistance to increase their Internet bandwidth during the meeting. Read more. REMINDER: Join the ICANN74 Community Update Webinar ICANN announced an additional webinar to prepare the ICANN community for the ICANN74 Policy Forum in The Hague, Netherlands, from 13 to 16 June 2022. The webinar will take place Thursday, 2 June 2022 from 20:00 to 21:15 UTC. The webinar will provide the community with an overview of ICANN74, session registration requirements for in-person attendees, health and safety protocols, and other important updates. It will be conducted in English with remote simultaneous interpretation in French and Spanish. The Zoom participation links will be published 24 hours before the session starts and a recording will be posted after the webinar. To join the webinar, please register for ICANN74 and access the session here. NEXT WEEK: ICANN74 Prep Week ICANN announced the ICANN74 Prep Week schedule of nine sessions to prepare the ICANN community for the ICANN74 Policy Forum taking place 13-16 June 2022. ICANN74 Prep Week will be held from Tuesday, 31 May-Thursday, 2 June 2022. Sessions will be conducted in English and will feature remote simultaneous interpretation in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish. To attend any of the sessions, please register for ICANN74. After registering, you will receive two emails: Registration confirmation Login information to access the schedule on the ICANN74 website Read more. Registration Participation Guide Policy Outlook Report Schedule FAQ Zoom Backgrounds Information Sharing NEW: Subsequent Procedures Operational Design Phase Latest Assumptions Set The SubPro ODP Project Team is sharing the latest set of design assumptions based upon its policy analysis with the GNSO Council and the community to provide insight on the ODP analysis to date and to provide an opportunity for the GNSO Council and community to provide feedback. Please email subpro-odp(a)icann.org with your feedback. The latest set of design assumptions based upon the Subsequent Procedures Operational Design Phase Project Team's policy analysis of the Subsequent Procedures Final Report is here. NEW: New ICANN Learn Course About the GNSO Business Constituency A new course about the Business Constituency (BC) of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) is now available on ICANN Learn! ICANN Learn is a free, online learning platform that hosts training content. This new course describes the mission and structure of the BC, how BC members proactively participate in ICANN policy development and Internet governance, and how more businesses can join the BC. Read more. REMINDER: Request for Appointment of Members and Liaisons to the CSC As of 30 September 2022, several members and liaisons of the Customer Standing Committee (CSC) will complete their term. ICANN org will soon be asking chairs to initiate your respective group's processes to appoint members and liaisons to these seats. While members are required, liaison appointments are optional (albeit strongly encouraged). To ensure that the appointment process is completed in time for the start of the next CSC term, ICANN org will ask to be notified of your appointments by Monday, 1 August 2022. More information will be shared directly via email, including detailed guidance about the process, candidate qualification requirements, and key dates. More information about the CSC can be found here. REMINDER: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN75 ICANN is calling for applications for the NextGen@ICANN Program. ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the Asia Pacific region who are interested in the future of the Internet and in participating in the ICANN75 Annual Meeting. ICANN75 is scheduled to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 17 to 22 September 2022. If ICANN75 is held virtually, the NextGen@ICANN Program will also be held virtually. The NextGen@ICANN application window will remain open until Friday, 1 July 2022. Successful candidates will be announced on 15 July 2022 on the ICANN website. For more information about the program and to apply, please visit the NextGen@ICANN website. Read more. REMINDER: ICANN Invites Applications for Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2022 ICANN announced that the application window for the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) 2022 opens on Saturday, 14 May 2022 00:00 (UTC+9). Hosted by ICANN and the Korea Internet and Security Agency (KISA), the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy will be held from 16 to 20 August 2022 in Seoul or Jeju, Republic of Korea. Details about and application information for APIGA 2022 can be found on the APIGA 2022 website. REMINDER: SubPro ODP Team Offering Update Session to Community Groups In addition to the anticipated plenary session on the New gTLD SubPro ODP, the ICANN org SubPro ODP team is welcoming meetings with interested community groups. If any Supporting Organizations, Advisory Committees, stakeholder, or constituency groups would like to hear from the SubPro ODP team, please email subpro-odp(a)icann.org to schedule time with us. Please be sure to include any specific topic areas for discussion or if you prefer a general update. In addition, we ask that you share a few date and time options so that we can schedule and prepare accordingly. We look forward to meeting you. REMINDER: NextGen@ICANN Mentor Program Nominations The nomination period for the NextGen@ICANN Mentor Program is now open. Nominations must be submitted by no later than Monday, 1 August 2022. The community-nominated mentor will be responsible for overseeing the mentor process. Communities may choose to appoint program alumni and are encouraged to appoint active community members who have an interest in mentoring students. Guidelines for the program can be found here. Interested community groups should select their respective volunteers and notify Deborah Escalera, deborah.escalera(a)icann.org. Public Comment NEW: Summary Report Published: Root Zone Label Generation Rules Version 5 (RZ-LGR-5) See upcoming proceedings. See other public consultations. Volume 4, Issue 40 | Archive | Next Issue: Monday, 30 May 2022 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Unsubscribe ccnso-council(a)icann.org Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by david.olive(a)icann.org powered by Try email marketing for free today!

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The latest ccNSO news for you | May 2022
by Joke Braeken May 25, 2022

May 25, 2022

Dear All, The May edition of the ccNSO Monthly Newsletter is out now. Highlights from this edition: * Recordings ccTLD News sessions are out now * ccNSO schedule at ICANN74 * Important notes for ICANN74 attendees * Information about various ccNSO sessions held at ICANN74, including the policy session, a session on DNS Abuse and a governance session * Invite to join the ccNSO newcomer webinar on 31 May * ccNSO Council Highlights You will be able to find the ccNSO Newsletter archive, and instructions on how to subscribe here: https://community.icann.org/x/UgirBQ ICANN74 links to bookmark now ICANN74 ccNSO Schedule Hub https://community.icann.org/x/mQV1Cw ICANN74 ccTLD News Sessions & ccNSO Members Meeting https://community.icann.org/x/sQh1Cw ICANN74 Tech Day https://community.icann.org/x/WBh1Cw Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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Apply now for ccNSO Travel funding for ICANN75
by Joke Braeken May 25, 2022

May 25, 2022

Dear All, ccNSO travel support is available for a limited set of travellers for ICANN75, held 17-22 September 2022 in Kuala Lumpur. The ccNSO accepts applications for ccNSO travel support as of Friday, 27 May (noon UTC), until Thursday, 9 June 2022 (noon UTC). Early or late submissions will not be evaluated. What are the requirements for ccNSO applicants? The applicant actively participates in the work of the ccNSO and contributes to its projects and meetings. Examples of contributions to the work of the ccNSO: an active engagement in a ccNSO working group, a role as presenter/session chair/moderator during ccNSO sessions at the public meeting, or other engagements that strengthen the activities of the ccNSO. Important: Applications which do not clearly state an active contribution, are not eligible and will not be taken into consideration. What is included? The ccNSO travel funding covers an economy class ticket to the travel destination, the hotel costs for the time of the meeting and a per diem (either full funding, or partial funding). For more details, consult the ccNSO Travel Fund Guideline: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/ccnso-draft-oisc-07jun21-en.pdf For ICANN75, the approved date of arrival is: 16 September 2022, the approved date of departure: 23 September 2022. How to apply? Review all materials and fill in the form located located here: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/form/application-form Next Steps? Once the application window is closed, a subcommittee of the ccNSO Outreach and Involvement Standing Committee (OISC) will evaluate all applications. The outcome of the committee's deliberations will be published on the ccNSO website. All applicants will receive a personal notification. Consult the list of ccNSO funded travelers, per ICANN meeting on https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/funded-travel Background ICANN TRAVEL SUPPORT. Consult the ICANN Community Travel Support Guidelines here: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/community-travel-support-guidel… ICANN might require funded Travelers to sign an acknowledgement and waiver, built in the meeting registration for anyone that is registering for in-person participation. Instructions on how to book travel will be provided by ICANN Travel Support to funded travelers who are confirmed and eligible. TRAVEL ARRIVAL MEASURES. All travelers have a responsibility to understand the entry and exit requirements of their travel and determine if they can meet those requirements before committing to the travel. Travelers may review specific travel requirements by visiting https://apply.joinsherpa.com/map or their local government international traveler websites. ICANN is committed to ensuring inclusive Public Meetings that provides an equal opportunity for all to engage. If funded travelers are not eligible or cannot meet the entry requirements as outlined by the government of the meeting location, ICANN aims to offer an engaging virtual participation experience. Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org

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NOW PUBLISHED: ccNSO-related sessions at ICANN74
by Kimberly Carlson May 23, 2022

May 23, 2022

Dear all, The ICANN74 Policy Forum (13-16 June 2022) schedule has been published: https://74.schedule.icann.org/ and ccNSO-related sessions at ICANN74<https://community.icann.org/x/mQV1Cw> PLEASE READ prior to adding sessions to your schedule: https://74.schedule.icann.org/attend Registration is OPEN<https://events.icann.org/icann74/registration> – registration is required for both In-person and remote participants. ICANN74 Health and Safety FAQs<https://74.schedule.icann.org/health-safety> (please continue to check this page for new information) Important Note: Participation links will be posted 24-hours prior to the session start times for security purposes. Monday, 13 June 2022 * DNSSEC Security Workshop will meet during blocks 1 & 2 * Tech Day (pt. 1<https://74.schedule.icann.org/meetings/viwgnHMLDyS3WAoMF>, 2<https://74.schedule.icann.org/meetings/RGQ3LMwfidwiYFhXD#/?limit=10&sortByF…> & 3<https://74.schedule.icann.org/meetings/LQ5cQG6xgmdgs9Qbc>) | 11:15-12:30 UTC; 13:00-14:00 UTC; 14:30-15:30 UTC | Blocks 3, 4, 5 Tuesday, 14 June 2022 * Joint session: ccNSO and GNSO<https://74.schedule.icann.org/meetings/jH9iif8ufsXHfxAro> | 7:00-8:00 UTC | Block 1 * Plenary: Five Year Follow Up to Who Sets ICANN’s Priorities? <https://74.schedule.icann.org/meetings/ZP3ZHC242wXKnWRdP#/?limit=10&sortByF…> | 8:30-10:00 UTC * ccNSO: Policy Update<https://74.schedule.icann.org/meetings/XhQNjsRsQpd7b8dqA> | 11:15-12:30 UTC * ccPDP3 Review Mechanism Meeting<https://74.schedule.icann.org/meetings/YXxQp8xPf8kj5n6M4> | 13:00-14:00 UTC * ccPDP4 IDN Meeting<https://74.schedule.icann.org/meetings/gJjaEpWvaScWFuYa4> | 14:30-15:30 UTC Wednesday, 15 June 2022 * Customer Standing Committee Public Meeting<https://74.schedule.icann.org/meetings/PTvFWFRmTRYqYSaPJ> | 7:00-8:00 UTC | Block 1 * ccNSO: Governance Session<https://74.schedule.icann.org/meetings/DHmg9WTMj8bw5W7DW> | 8:30-10:00 UTC * Tech Working Group Public Meeting<https://74.schedule.icann.org/meetings/2SBF3JFyeWbjjD2dC> | 13:00-14:00 UTC * TLD Ops Standing Committee and Security Subgroup meeting |<https://74.schedule.icann.org/meetings/E5qfABrGpuZwCgM9J#/?limit=10&sortByF…> 14:30-15:30 UTC Thursday, 16 June 2022 * Strategic & Operational Planning Standing Committee (SOPC) Meeting<https://74.schedule.icann.org/meetings/EbqCXdwYuCuvvFdme> | 7:00-8:00 UTC | Block 1 * ccNSO: ccTLD Role in DNS Abuse Policies<https://74.schedule.icann.org/meetings/NL93AXLzxeQE7bwgd> | 8:30-10:00 UTC * ccNSO Council Meeting<https://74.schedule.icann.org/meetings/jboc23nMv7ewMYjMX> | 11:15-12:30 UTC All sessions are open, and observers are welcome (unless otherwise noted). Calendar notices will be sent to individual working group/committee members and to those who request one. ICANN74 information repository: https://community.icann.org/x/mQV1Cw If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me. Best regards, Kim Carlson

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Schedule for ICANN74 Policy Forum Meeting Now Available
by Kimberly Carlson May 23, 2022

May 23, 2022

Announcement: https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/schedule-for-icann74-policy-… The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has published the schedule<https://74.schedule.icann.org/> for the ICANN74 Policy Forum taking place 13–16 June 2022 in The Hague, Netherlands. The meeting comprises nearly 100 sessions and will be conducted during regular working hours in the Central European Summer Time Zone (CEST, UTC+2). Advance registration<https://events.icann.org/icann74/registration> is required to access the schedule and participate in the meeting. Attendees must confirm their intent to participate in person or virtually. The deadline to register for in-person participation is 8 June 2022 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 that will include physical distancing. 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. They can do so by building their personal agenda using the meeting website and adding the sessions to their calendar. Waitlists will be opened when room capacities have been reached. More information about the ICANN74 session registration can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions<https://74.schedule.icann.org/attend> on the event website. To prepare for ICANN74, participants are encouraged to attend the virtual Prep Week from 31 May to 2 June 2022. For more information, consult the Prep Week session schedule<https://74.schedule.icann.org/prep-week-schedule>. ICANN74 will be held as a hybrid event to accommodate both in-person and virtual participation. ICANN is committed to ensuring an inclusive Policy Forum that provides equal opportunities for all to engage on important policy matters.

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Join the ICANN74 Community Update Webinar
by Kimberly Carlson May 23, 2022

May 23, 2022

Announcement: https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/join-the-icann74-community-u… Today the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announced an additional webinar to prepare the ICANN community for the ICANN74 Policy Forum in The Hague, Netherlands, from 13 to 16 June 2022. The webinar will take place Thursday, 2 June 2022 from 20:00 to 21:15 UTC. The webinar will provide the community with an overview of ICANN74, session registration requirements for in-person attendees, health and safety protocols, and other important updates. It will be conducted in English with remote simultaneous interpretation in French and Spanish. The Zoom participation links will be published 24 hours before the session starts and a recording will be posted after the webinar. To join the webinar, please register<https://events.icann.org/icann74/registration> for ICANN74 and access the session here<https://74.schedule.icann.org/meetings/XCB4r2jpHLHPnkEQX>.

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REMINDER: join the ccTLD News Session on cybersecurity on Tuesday, 24 May (6 UTC)
by Joke Braeken May 23, 2022

May 23, 2022

Dear All, This is a reminder to participate in the upcoming pre-ICANN74 Virtual ccTLD News Session on cybersecurity, scheduled to be held Tuesday, 24 May (06:00 UTC) for 90 minutes. The cybersecurity session is co-organised by the ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC) and ccNSO Internet Governance Liaison Committee (IGLC). Join Meeting To attend, go to https://community.icann.org/x/sQh1Cw Session materials and recordings will be available here as well. Please make sure to register in advance. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Agenda ccTLD News Session: The impact of the pandemic on ccTLDs Thursday, 19 May 2022 | 13:00-14:30 UTC To view the detailed agenda and recording of last week’s session, go to https://community.icann.org/x/sQh1Cw ccTLD News Session: The link between ccTLDs and national CERTs or similar cybersecurity ecosystems Tuesday, 24 May 2022 | 06:00-07:30 UTC Session Chair: Annaliese Williams (.au) · Régis Masse (TLD-OPS Vice Chair) · Calvin Browne (RSP to .za) · Yasuhiro Morishita (.jp) · Luis Carlos Solano (.cr) · Pierre Bonis (.fr) ccTLD News is a global platform for both experienced and new people to meet, share experiences and discuss ccTLD-related aspects. Please feel free to share this invite with all interested. Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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Monday, 23 May 2022 | DEADLINE FRIDAY: Internet Reimbursement Program
by ICANN Community Digest May 23, 2022

May 23, 2022

Monday, 23 May 2022 ICANN Community Digest The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved Table of Contents ICANN74 Planning DEADLINE FRIDAY: Internet Reimbursement Program NEW: Join the ICANN74 Community Update Webinar Language Services at the ICANN74 Policy Forum ICANN74 Prep Week Schedule Now Available ICANN74 Zoom Backgrounds Registration for ICANN74 Policy Forum in The Hague, Netherlands is Now Open Information Sharing NEW: ICANNFY23 and FY24 Planning Process Update NEW: ICANN Publishes FY22 Q3 Unaudited Financial Results NEW: Request for Appointment of Members and Liaisons to the CSC REMINDER: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN75 REMINDER: ICANN Invites Applications for Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2022 REMINDER: SubPro ODP Team Offering Update Session to Community Groups REMINDER: NextGen@ICANN Mentor Program Nominations Public Comment There are no open proceedings. ICANN74 Planning DEADLINE FRIDAY: Internet Reimbursement Program The application process is now open. Those who meet the eligibility requirements will be able to participate. More information is available on the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program website. The deadline for applications is Friday, 27 May 2022, at 23:59 UTC. The ICANN Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program aims to facilitate the active participation in ICANN Public Meetings Meeting for certain community members with limited Internet capacity by offering financial assistance to increase their Internet bandwidth during the meeting. Read more. NEW: Join the ICANN74 Community Update Webinar ICANN announced an additional webinar to prepare the ICANN community for the ICANN74 Policy Forum in The Hague, Netherlands, from 13 to 16 June 2022. The webinar will take place Thursday, 2 June 2022 from 20:00 to 21:15 UTC. The webinar will provide the community with an overview of ICANN74, session registration requirements for in-person attendees, health and safety protocols, and other important updates. It will be conducted in English with remote simultaneous interpretation in French and Spanish. The Zoom participation links will be published 24 hours before the session starts and a recording will be posted after the webinar. To join the webinar, please register for ICANN74 and access the session here. Language Services at the ICANN74 Policy Forum After more than two years of virtual gatherings, we want to share with you some of the adjustments we are making to language services for the ICANN74 Policy Forum. Read more. ICANN74 Prep Week Schedule Now Available ICANN announced the ICANN74 Prep Week schedule of nine sessions to prepare the ICANN community for the ICANN74 Policy Forum taking place 13-16 June 2022. ICANN74 Prep Week will be held from Tuesday, 31 May-Thursday, 2 June 2022. Sessions will be conducted in English and will feature remote simultaneous interpretation in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish. To attend any of the sessions, please register for ICANN74. After registering, you will receive two emails: Registration confirmation Login information to access the schedule on the ICANN74 website Read more. ICANN74 Zoom Backgrounds ICANN74 Zoom backgrounds are now available here. Registration for ICANN74 Policy Forum in The Hague, Netherlands is Now Open Registration for ICANN74 in The Hague, Netherlands is now open. ICANN74 will take place 13-16 June 2022 as a hybrid event to accommodate both in-person and virtual participation. While the ICANN74 Policy Forum presents the first opportunity for the community to come together in more than two years, the health and safety of all community members and staff continues to be ICANN's key priority. Read more. Information Sharing NEW: ICANN FY23 and FY24 Planning Process Update ICANN org has published an update on the status of the fiscal year 2023 (FY23) and fiscal year 2024 (FY24) Planning process. This includes updates on the FY24 Strategic Planning Process and next steps for the Planning Prioritization Framework Pilot. Read More. NEW: ICANN Publishes FY22 Q3 Unaudited Financial Results ICANN and Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) published their unaudited financial results through the third quarter of fiscal year 2022 (FY22). ICANN’s financial position remains as strong as it has been for the past several quarters. Funding through March 2022 is higher than the previous year’s actual funding and the current year’s budgeted funding, driven by the growth of domain name registrations. Expenses are lower than budgeted, predominantly due to limited travel caused by travel restrictions, ICANN72 and ICANN73 being held virtually, and lower than planned headcount. Read more. NEW: Request for Appointment of Members and Liaisons to the CSC As of 30 September 2022, several members and liaisons of the Customer Standing Committee (CSC) will complete their term. ICANN org will soon be asking chairs to initiate your respective group's processes to appoint members and liaisons to these seats. While members are required, liaison appointments are optional (albeit strongly encouraged). To ensure that the appointment process is completed in time for the start of the next CSC term, ICANN org will ask to be notified of your appointments by Monday, 1 August 2022. More information will be shared directly via email, including detailed guidance about the process, candidate qualification requirements, and key dates. More information about the CSC can be found here. REMINDER: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN75 ICANN is calling for applications for the NextGen@ICANN Program. ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the Asia Pacific region who are interested in the future of the Internet and in participating in the ICANN75 Annual Meeting. ICANN75 is scheduled to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 17 to 22 September 2022. If ICANN75 is held virtually, the NextGen@ICANN Program will also be held virtually. The NextGen@ICANN application window will remain open until Friday, 1 July 2022. Successful candidates will be announced on 15 July 2022 on the ICANN website. For more information about the program and to apply, please visit the NextGen@ICANN website. Read more. REMINDER: ICANN Invites Applications for Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2022 ICANN announced that the application window for the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) 2022 opens on Saturday, 14 May 2022 00:00 (UTC+9). Hosted by ICANN and the Korea Internet and Security Agency (KISA), the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy will be held from 16 to 20 August 2022 in Seoul or Jeju, Republic of Korea. Details about and application information for APIGA 2022 can be found on the APIGA 2022 website. REMINDER: SubPro ODP Team Offering Update Session to Community Groups In addition to the anticipated plenary session on the New gTLD SubPro ODP, the ICANN org SubPro ODP team is welcoming meetings with interested community groups. If any Supporting Organizations, Advisory Committees, stakeholder, or constituency groups would like to hear from the SubPro ODP team, please email subpro-odp(a)icann.org to schedule time with us. Please be sure to include any specific topic areas for discussion or if you prefer a general update. In addition, we ask that you share a few date and time options so that we can schedule and prepare accordingly. We look forward to meeting you. REMINDER: NextGen@ICANN Mentor Program Nominations The nomination period for the NextGen@ICANN Mentor Program is now open. Nominations must be submitted by no later than Monday, 1 August 2022. The community-nominated mentor will be responsible for overseeing the mentor process. Communities may choose to appoint program alumni and are encouraged to appoint active community members who have an interest in mentoring students. Guidelines for the program can be found here. Interested community groups should select their respective volunteers and notify Deborah Escalera, deborah.escalera(a)icann.org. Public Comment There are no open proceedings. See upcoming proceedings. See other public consultations. Volume 4, Issue 39 | Archive | Next Issue: Thursday, 26 May 2022 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Unsubscribe ccnso-council(a)icann.org Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by david.olive(a)icann.org powered by Try email marketing for free today!

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