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ICANN86 ccNSO Community Sessions: your feedback
by Joke Braeken June 17, 2026

June 17, 2026

Dear All, The ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC) seeks your input and feedback regarding the ICANN86 ccNSO Community Sessions: * Which sessions were particularly interesting to you? * What can we do better? * Which topics would you like to see addressed at ICANN87? Your input is valuable in helping us shaping future ccNSO Members Meetings. Please let us know via the online response form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MHFGYL6 The survey will be open until Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 23:59 UTC. Thank you! Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> ccNSO at ICANN86: https://www.icann.org/en/ccnso/meetings

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Heads up: Call for Nominations for one Director to the ICANN Board (Seat 12) starts end July
by Joke Braeken June 17, 2026

June 17, 2026

Dear ccNSO members, This is a heads up about the upcoming call for nominations for Board Seat 12. The current term of Byron Holland, the Director appointed by the ccNSO to ICANN Board Seat 12, will end at the ICANN90 Annual General Meeting. The nomination period for this position will be open 23 July to 13 August 2026. Only designated Representatives of a ccNSO member, formally designated by the ccTLD manager, may nominate or second. Byron is eligible for reappointment. Under the ICANN Bylaws, nominees for Board Seat 12 cannot be citizens of the same ICANN Geographic Region as the current ccNSO-nominated Director for Board Seat 11. Patricio Poblete, Board Seat 11, is from Chile. Consequently, nominees for Board Seat 12 must be from a country outside the Latin America and Caribbean Region. On 16 July, the ccNSO Council is expected to appoint a Nomination Process Manager and adopt a timeline for this process, which follows the requirements of Section 10.3 (i) of the ICANN Bylaws<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article10>, the ccNSO Internal Rules<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/internal-members…>, and the applicable ccNSO Guideline<https://www.icann.org/en/ccnso/resources/governance/guidelines>. A Q&A session with the candidate(s) will be held during ICANN87, in October 2026. In case of multiple candidates, voting will take place in November 2026, following the completion of due diligence checks by an external professional firm. ccNSO members vote through their appointed Emissaries on a per Country or Territory basis. In line with the ICANN Bylaws and ccNSO internal procedures, the ccNSO Council must formally nominate a candidate by 30 April 2027 - six months prior to ICANN90. All relevant information about the nomination and secondment process, as well as future announcements, will be posted here: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/nominations.htm If you have questions, please contact Joke Braeken at joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> ccNSO at ICANN86: https://www.icann.org/en/ccnso/meetings

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NEW: ICANN Ombuds Office Releases FY25 Annual Report
by ICANN Community Digest June 15, 2026

June 15, 2026

Email from ICANN Monday, 15 June 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 Announces US$ 1 Million Contribution to Support the Internet Governance Forum NEW: ICANN Ombuds Office Releases FY25 Annual Report NEW: gTLD Integrations with Alternative Naming Systems Technical Study Group Underway NEW: Universal Acceptance Policy Brief Marks Next Step in ICANN-UNESCO Collaboration 2026 Round NEW: ICANN Introduces Payment Testing for 2026 Round Applicants ICANN Opens Second Application Period for the 2026 Round RSP Evaluation Program ICANN 2026 Round Application System User Guide, Support Model Available 🚨 Action Items 🚨 ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Public Comment ONE WEEK FROM TOMORROW: Additional Reference Label Generation Rules and Related Updates Events These events occur in June 2026. Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Announces US$ 1 Million Contribution to Support the Internet Governance Forum The one-time contribution will support the work of the IGF Secretariat, including efforts to strengthen administrative stability, facilitate impactful global conversations, further capacity development, and engage developing country governments. Read more. NEW: ICANN Ombuds Office Releases FY25 Annual Report The value of the Ombuds Office extends beyond handling complaints and spotting problems; it also has a role to play in surfacing community wisdom to identify solutions and improvements. Read more. NEW: gTLD Integrations with Alternative Naming Systems Technical Study Group Underway The new TSG is intentionally small to facilitate an expeditious, yet rigorous and thorough evaluation. TSG members will participate in weekly meetings, as well as two multi-day workshops, in order to deliver a report that is going to be published for Public Comment by mid-August. Read more. NEW: Universal Acceptance Policy Brief Marks Next Step in ICANN-UNESCO Collaboration We hope this policy brief will serve as a useful resource for stakeholders, especially the public sector, working to build a more inclusive Internet and encourage further engagement with UA implementation efforts around the world. Read more. 2026 Round NEW: ICANN Introduces Payment Testing for 2026 Round Applicants Payment transfers take varying amounts of time, depending on the applicant's bank and geographic location. Because of this, applicants are encouraged to test their payment method to ensure a smooth payment process in advance of submitting their application. Read more. ICANN Opens Second Application Period for the 2026 Round RSP Evaluation Program The second application period for the RSP Evaluation Program runs from 30 April to 12 August 2026. Read more. ICANN 2026 Round Application System User Guide, Support Model Available ICANN has made several resources available to help prospective applicants familiarize themselves with ICANN's TLD Application Management System (TAMS). This online system will be used by all applicants, evaluation panelists, and ICANN staff to submit, manage, and process new gTLD applications. These resources are available to help prospective applicants prepare for the application completion and submission process through TAMS: System user guide Frequently Asked Questions Demo videos Q&A webinar recordings Read more. Action Items 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 ONE WEEK FROM TOMORROW: Additional Reference Label Generation Rules and Related Updates Submissions Opening Date: Tuesday, 12 May 2026 Submissions Closing Date: Tuesday, 23 June 2026 See upcoming proceedings. See other public consultations. Events These events occur in June 2026. To learn more, please visit our community engagement calendar. ADNDRC Practice Development Workshop 2026 North America Space: Finding Your Path in ICANN: From First Steps to Community Leadership IT Law Training Program - Hacettepe University NOG-FI Meeting Volume 8, Issue 40 | Archive | Next Issue: Thursday, 18 June 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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NOTES | Council | 11 June 2026
by Joke Braeken June 11, 2026

June 11, 2026

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gt19RLgM2ByvGT0vLZHZ0_f6VS1551cjnaCtD5M… Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> ccNSO at ICANN86: https://www.icann.org/en/ccnso/meetings

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Questions Board Caucus IDNccPDP4
by Bart Boswinkel June 11, 2026

June 11, 2026

Dear all, I hope you are doing well. It has been a long time that this email list has been used, but it remained active, specifically for the purpose I am writing to you now: The ccNSO Council has received four (4) requests for clarifications or confirmation of interpretation from the Board Caucus IDNccPDP4, that is tasked to oversee the implementation feasibility assessment (included) Today the ccNSO Council passed a resolution to set up a drafting team composed of members of ccPDP4 WG and Councillors who were not members of the WG will draft the responses to the questions, with the gola to have them adopted by 16 July 2026. If you are interested to participate in helping to draft the responses, please let the secretariat know (ccnsosecretariat(a)icann.org<mailto:ccnsosecretariat@icann.org>) by 18 June 2026. Kind regards, Bart

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ccNSO Council Meeting
by ccNSO Calendar June 11, 2026

June 11, 2026

• Zoom Meeting Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92023024944?pwd=N9wC1LT7MGHTq8laLM55CRTPrhGGsA.1 • Zoom Meeting ID: 920 2302 4944 • Zoom Meeting Passcode: 4kU%7u9?Va • Zoom International Dial-In Numbers: https://icann.zoom.us/u/arbIZFXRu • Zoom Phone Passcode: 745 541 7149 14:45 CEST (UTC+2), 11 June 2026 12:45 UTC, 11 June 2026 Sala Club (Committee Breakout 3) - Floor 2 ID# 18268 Session Details The ccNSO Council will have its 230th meeting at ICANN86. All Council meetings are open to observers. Topics for discussion will be made available on the Council workspace. Read more about the ccNSO at ICANN86: https://www.icann.org/en/ccnso/meetings Session Leader: Bart Boswinkel Staff Facilitator: Claudia Ruiz Participation Links To help reduce session disruptions, please do not share Zoom participation links on social media. However, we encourage you to share YouTube livestream links (when available) on social media. To ensure transparency of participation in ICANN’s multistakeholder model, please remember to sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name (e.g. First Name + Last Name/Surname). Zoom participation links will be published here 24 hours before the session starts. Interpretation Service • Languages Available: English

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Welcome to Day 4 of ICANN86!
by Claudia Ruiz June 11, 2026

June 11, 2026

Hello, Welcome to Day 4 of ICANN86! Thursday, 11 June 2026 * ccNSO: IANA Disaster Recovery Study Group <https://icann86.sched.com/event/2NQRA/ccnso-iana-disaster-recovery-study-gr…> | 10:00 – 11:15 | Zurich - Floor 3 (Committee Breakout 1) * ccNSO: IANA Public Records Study Group<https://icann86.sched.com/event/2NQRS/ccnso-iana-public-records-study-group…> | 11:45 – 13:15 | Sala Club - Floor 2 (Committee Breakout 3) * ccNSO Council Meeting <https://icann86.sched.com/event/2NQRV/ccnso-council-meeting> | 14:45 – 16:00 | Sala Club - Floor 2 (Committee Breakout 3) Hope to see you there, Claudia Ruiz

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ccNSO: ccTLDs and Registrars Tackling DNS Abuse
by ccNSO Calendar June 10, 2026

June 10, 2026

• Zoom Meeting Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92309146477?pwd=yqbbKb0eJ0X0eEcPzdrBh2kxDHM4VR.1 • Zoom Meeting ID: 923 0914 6477 • Zoom Meeting Passcode: Bfd0h=w6&$ • Zoom International Dial-In Numbers: https://icann.zoom.us/u/aeCajGNaGq • Zoom Phone Passcode: 523 047 4363 16:30 CEST (UTC+2), 10 June 2026 14:30 UTC, 10 June 2026 Paris (ccNSO) - Floor 3 ID# 18265 Session Details Join ccTLD and registrar community members for a collaborative session on reducing and responding to DNS abuse. Through practical case studies and shared experiences, we’ll explore what works well, and how better coordination can improve outcomes—such as tracking abuse that moves between registrars. This interactive session aims to build mutual understanding and practical capacity, focusing on real-world solutions rather than policy debates. With threat actors targeting all TLDs indiscriminately, this discussion is timely and relevant for anyone involved in safeguarding the DNS ecosystem. Read more about the ccNSO at ICANN86: https://www.icann.org/en/ccnso/meetings Session Leader: Bart Boswinkel Staff Facilitator: Claudia Ruiz Participation Links To help reduce session disruptions, please do not share Zoom participation links on social media. However, we encourage you to share YouTube livestream links (when available) on social media. To ensure transparency of participation in ICANN’s multistakeholder model, please remember to sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name (e.g. First Name + Last Name/Surname). Zoom participation links will be published here 24 hours before the session starts. Interpretation Service • Languages Available: English, Français, Español

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ccNSO: ccTLD News Session (2 of 2)
by ccNSO Calendar June 10, 2026

June 10, 2026

• Zoom Meeting Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92309146477?pwd=yqbbKb0eJ0X0eEcPzdrBh2kxDHM4VR.1 • Zoom Meeting ID: 923 0914 6477 • Zoom Meeting Passcode: Bfd0h=w6&$ • Zoom International Dial-In Numbers: https://icann.zoom.us/u/aeCajGNaGq • Zoom Phone Passcode: 523 047 4363 14:45 CEST (UTC+2), 10 June 2026 12:45 UTC, 10 June 2026 Paris (ccNSO) - Floor 3 ID# 18264 Session Details ccTLD News Sessions include a collection of case studies, statistics, new developments, trends, and more. The ccTLD News Sessions have been part of the ccNSO Members Meetings for several years. They have provided a global platform for both experienced and new people to meet, share experiences, and discuss ccTLD-related aspects. Read more about the ccNSO at ICANN86: https://www.icann.org/en/ccnso/meetings Session Leader: Bart BoswinkelStaff Facilitator: Claudia Ruiz Participation Links To help reduce session disruptions, please do not share Zoom participation links on social media. However, we encourage you to share YouTube livestream links (when available) on social media. To ensure transparency of participation in ICANN’s multistakeholder model, please remember to sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name (e.g. First Name + Last Name/Surname). Zoom participation links will be published here 24 hours before the session starts. Interpretation Service • Languages Available: English, Français, Español

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ccNSO: Joint Session with GNSO RySG
by ccNSO Calendar June 10, 2026

June 10, 2026

• Zoom Meeting Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92309146477?pwd=yqbbKb0eJ0X0eEcPzdrBh2kxDHM4VR.1 • Zoom Meeting ID: 923 0914 6477 • Zoom Meeting Passcode: Bfd0h=w6&$ • Zoom International Dial-In Numbers: https://icann.zoom.us/u/aeCajGNaGq • Zoom Phone Passcode: 523 047 4363 11:45 CEST (UTC+2), 10 June 2026 09:45 UTC, 10 June 2026 Paris (ccNSO) - Floor 3 ID# 18263 Session Details This joint meeting between the ccNSO DNS Abuse Standing Committee (DASC) and the GNSO Registry Stakeholder Group (RySG) aims to deepen the discussion on topics of common interest such as Internet Governance, DNS Abuse Mitigation and the Root Server System Governance Structure. Read more about the ccNSO at ICANN86: https://www.icann.org/en/ccnso/meetings Session Leader: Bart Boswinkel Staff Facilitator: Claudia Ruiz Participation Links To help reduce session disruptions, please do not share Zoom participation links on social media. However, we encourage you to share YouTube livestream links (when available) on social media. To ensure transparency of participation in ICANN’s multistakeholder model, please remember to sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name (e.g. First Name + Last Name/Surname). Zoom participation links will be published here 24 hours before the session starts. Interpretation Service • Languages Available: English, Français, Español

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