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Heads up: ccNSO Council elections for Asia/Australia/Pacific Region starting post ICANN84
by Joke Braeken Oct. 21, 2025

Oct. 21, 2025

Dear ccNSO Members from the AP region, Following ICANN84, on 18 November, the ccNSO Council elections for the Asia/Australia/Pacific region will begin. Ahead of the elections, we encourage all ccTLDs from the region to verify who the designated voting emissary for their Country or Territory is and ensure that contact details are up to date. This will help avoid any last-minute issues and ensure that your ccTLD can fully participate in the election process. An email was recently sent to all Emissaries from the Asia/Australia/Pacific region by joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>. Title of the email: Heads-Up: You Are Listed as Voting Emissary for Your ccTLD – Upcoming ccNSO Council Elections (AP Region). If your Country or Territory did not receive this email or cannot locate it, please contact Joke Braeken for assistance. Ballots will be sent by email – latest on 18 November - from the ccNSO Election Process Manager (noreply(a)eballot.com<mailto:noreply@eballot.com>). There are two candidates standing for election: Boyoung Kim (.kr) and Sami Mohamed Ali (.bh). Both candidates will engage with ccNSO members and the broader ccTLD community during a Q&A session held at the ccNSO Members Meeting during ICANN84. To join the session or watch the recording, go to https://sched.co/29QO2 For more information about this election and to review the candidate statements, visit: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/elections/council.htm Thank you for your attention. Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Election Process Manager joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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Agenda prep session -Sunday 26 October block 1
by Bart Boswinkel Oct. 21, 2025

Oct. 21, 2025

Dear all, Please find included the agenda for the Council working session Sunday 26 October 2025, block 1 (9.00-10.00 Local) Kind regards, Bart ------------- 1. Welcome 1. Overview of sessions and assigning rapporteurs Overview will be circulated closer to the session 1. Preparing meeting with the Board: assign speakers Council Topics: * Unresolved issue from previous joint meetings – Playbook for Bylaw Amendments * MSM and ccNSO - In the context of ICANN’s multi-stakeholder model and ICANN’s current Strategic Plan, is there anything the ccNSO could do in your view to enhance the model and contribute to ICANN’s mission? * Becky Burr’s reflection on relation ccNSO, ICANN and the broader community going forward. Board Topic: “What does the ccNSO believe should be the Board’s and the ICANN organization’s policy priorities in 2026, taking into consideration the new Five-Year Strategic Plan, the WSIS+20 review, and the recently launched Cross Community Group on the Review of Reviews?” 1. External appointments 2026 (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NdPoBTmQUVlPhMy1PsoZr6rUxUxHzRDQ/ed…) 1. Prep Council meeting Thursday 30 October 1. AOB 1. Adjourn

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High-level ccNSO-related sessions at ICANN84
by Claudia Ruiz Oct. 21, 2025

Oct. 21, 2025

Dear all, In an effort provide as much notice as possible, I would like to share the current ccNSO-related sessions at ICANN84 ICANN Public Meetings page: https://meetings.icann.org/en/meetings/icann84/ ccNSO-related sessions (agendas, background materials, etc. can also be found here): https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYDTCw Tech Day agenda (will be updated as presenters are confirmed): https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/94DTCw Venue map attached Live interpretation will again be available (ES, FR) for sessions marked with *. General News and information: * ICANN84 Annual General Meeting will be held in Dublin, Ireland at the Convention Centre Dublin<https://www.theccd.ie/>, 25 – 30 October 2025. * This will be a hybrid meeting with both in-person and virtual participation. * All sessions will be conducted during regular working hours in Irish Standard Time Zone (CEST) (UTC+1) Please note: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) (UTC+0) starts Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 02:00 am local time. High-level ccNSO-related sessions (local time): Saturday, 25 October 2025 * IANA Data Accuracy (internal work) | 09:00 – 10:00 * DASC (internal work) | 10:30 -12:00 * IGLC (internal work) | 13:15-14:30 * Disaster Recovery Study Group (internal work) | 15:00 – 16:00 * UAC meets with GAC (internal work) | 16:30 – 17:30 Sunday, 26 October 2025 * Council Prep: Roles & Responsibilities (CLOSED) | 9:00-10:10 * TLD-OPs Prep (CLOSED) | 9:00-10:10 * TLD OPs Work Session | 10:30-12:00 * SOPC | 13:15 – 14:30 (internal work) * GRC World Café (1 of 2) (CLOSED) | 15:00 – 16:00 * GRC World Café (2 of 2) (CLOSED) | 16:30 – 17:30 Monday, 27 October 2025 * Welcome Ceremony * | block 1 * Tech Day * Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 (Tech Day by DASC), Part 4 | 10:45-12:00, 13:15-14:30, 15:00-16:00, 16:30 – 17:30 Tuesday, 28 October 2025 * ccNSO Welcome Session * | 9:00 – 10:00 * ccTLD News * | 10:30 – 12:00 * WSIS + 20 and Beyond: A Future Built by ccTLDs*| 13:15 – 14:30 * ccTLD Consultation on Review of Reviews *| 15:00 – 16:00 * Joint Session: ccNSO & ICANN Board *| 16:30 – 17:30 * ccNSO Networking cocktail | 18:00 – 21:00 IN-PERSON ONLY – **EMAIL CONFIRMATIONS HAVE BEEN SENT TO THOSE ON THE LIST** PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NOT BE LET IN IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A STICKER TO ENTER, DETAILS HAVE BEEN EMAILED Wednesday, 29 October 2025 * ccNSO: Casual Meet Up for Newcomers | 09:00 – 10:00 * Joint Session: ccNSO & GAC * | 10:30 – 12:00 * IANA & Disaster Recovery * | 13:15 – 14:30 * Q & A with Council Candidates, Board Seat 11 *| 15:00 – 16:00 * Joint Session: ccNSO & RSSAC * | 16:30 – 17:30 Thursday, 30 October 2025 * Customer Standing Committee | 09:00 – 10:00 * ccNSO Council Meeting | 14:00 – 15:00 Schedule reminders / updates: * 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. * ICANN84 information repository: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AgATG If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me. Best regards, Claudia Ruiz

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Fwd: ICANN84 Prep Week & ICANN84 Board/Stakeholders session
by Alejandra Reynoso Barral Oct. 17, 2025

Oct. 17, 2025

Dear Councillors Thank you all for your topic suggestions! Please find below the summary sent to Board Ops. Best regards, Alejandra ******************************************* Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching. Sing like nobody's listening. And live like it's Heaven on Earth. ******************************************* ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Alejandra Reynoso Barral <alejandra.reynoso(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Oct 17, 2025 at 4:33 PM Subject: Re: ICANN84 Prep Week & ICANN84 Board/Stakeholders session To: Michelle Bright <michelle.bright(a)icann.org> Cc: jordan.carter(a)auda.org.au <jordan.carter(a)auda.org.au>, biyioladipo(a)gmail.com <biyioladipo(a)gmail.com>, Bart Boswinkel < bart.boswinkel(a)icann.org>, Joke Braeken <joke.braeken(a)icann.org>, Mary Wong <mary.wong(a)icann.org> Dear Michelle Please find included the topics the ccNSO Council suggests: 1. Unresolved issue from previous joint meetings – Playbook for Bylaw Amendments. The goal is to understand how a bylaw change procedure will be initiated under the different scenarios (SO/AC request, per review, per PDP) and the timeline from request to approval/non-rejection. Some background information: 1. First mentioned in Hamburg (Oct 2023) 2. A Playbook was promised in Istanbul (Nov 2024) 3. In Seattle (Mar 2025) ICANN Legal mentioned at the SO/AC Chairs Roundtable that the Playbook was going to be shared in a couple of weeks. 2. MSM and ccNSO - In the context of ICANN’s multi-stakeholder model and ICANN’s current Strategic Plan, is there anything the ccNSO could do in your view to enhance the model and contribute to ICANN’s mission? 3. Becky Burr’s reflection on relation ccNSO, ICANN and the broader community. Becky holds a special place within the ccNSO: she was part of the team that worked with the ICANN Rec-form committee on establishing the ccNSO, she was a NomCom appointed Councillor and ccTLD Councilor, and then was appointed by the GNSO contracted party house to the Board, and the term “ccTLD related Board member” was invented to denote her special position. Given these unique circumstances the ccNSO council would appreciate it if Becky could reflect and share her thoughts on the relation between ICANN, the ccNSO and ccTLD community, and other communities in the ICANN ecosystem going forward. Regarding the Board question to the ccNSO: “What does the ccNSO believe should be the Board’s and the ICANN organization’s policy priorities in 2026, taking into consideration the new Five-Year Strategic Plan, the WSIS+20 review, and the recently launched Cross Community Group on the Review of Reviews?” The ccNSO Council would like to understand what is meant by “the Board’s and ICANN Organization’s Policies” and “policy priorities”. Additionally the ccNSO Council would like to expand on the mentioned topics of WSIS+20 and Review of Reviews. Best regards, Alejandra ******************************************* Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching. Sing like nobody's listening. And live like it's Heaven on Earth. ******************************************* On Tue, Oct 14, 2025 at 10:48 PM Michelle Bright <michelle.bright(a)icann.org> wrote: > A friendly reminder that topics / questions for the ICANN Board are due no > later than this *Friday 17 October.* > > > > Thank you in advance! > > > > Michelle Bright > > Board Operations > > > > *From: *Vinciane Koenigsfeld <vinciane.koenigsfeld(a)icann.org> > *Date: *Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 8:57 AM > *To: *"alejandra.reynoso(a)gmail.com" <alejandra.reynoso(a)gmail.com>, " > jordan.carter(a)auda.org.au" <jordan.carter(a)auda.org.au>, " > biyioladipo(a)gmail.com" <biyioladipo(a)gmail.com> > *Cc: *Michelle Bright <michelle.bright(a)icann.org>, Board Ops Team < > board-ops-team(a)icann.org>, Bart Boswinkel <bart.boswinkel(a)icann.org>, > Joke Braeken <joke.braeken(a)icann.org> > *Subject: *ICANN84 Prep Week & ICANN84 Board/Stakeholders session > > > > > > *Sent on behalf of Tripti Sinha, Chair, ICANN Board of Directors* > > > > Dear Country Code Names Supporting Organization Council Chair and Vice > Chairs, > > > > Our ICANN84 Annual General Meeting is already on our doorstep. The Board > and I are looking forward to seeing you soon in Dublin (25-30 October). > This will be our last meeting of 2025 - a year of exciting, challenging, > and unfortunately sad moments. > > > > Before this important event, we also hope to see you online for our open > engagement session during Prep Week. *This session will be held on 13 > October at 19:30 UTC.* > > > > This 60-minute session led by Chris Buckridge and myself, will focus on an > essential subject for ICANN: WSIS+20 and the Future of the Internet > Governance Forum (IGF). In this session, the Board will share its visions > for WSIS+20 and beyond, including the future of the IGF, and conduct a > discussion with participants to gather their views. > > > > In particular, the Board will focus on topics that have the potential to > impact ICANN’s mission, such as those reflected in the WSIS+20 Zero Draft. > We also welcome a discussion on the conditions and assurances that will > contribute to a permanent and improved IGF. This exchange of perspectives > will help the Board and community identify shared priorities and inform > ICANN’s contributions to the broader WSIS+20 process. > > > > We look forward to this opportunity to engage, and I encourage your active > participation. > > > > During ICANN84, we will listen carefully to your specific needs during > our bilateral sessions. In keeping with our established practice, we would > like to ask this question of your group ahead of our joint session in > Dublin: > > > > *“What does the **ccNSO **believe should be the Board’s and the ICANN > organization’s policy priorities in 2026, taking into consideration the new > Five-Year Strategic Plan, the WSIS+20 review, and the recently launched > Cross Community Group on the Review of Reviews?”* > > We kindly request that you send any questions you would like the Board to > address during our face-to-face meetings to Board Operations ( > board-ops-team(a)icann.org) Given the limited time for these meetings, > please prioritize your questions in order of importance. Please send > these questions no later than *Friday, 17 October 2025.* > > Looking forward to our discussions during Prep Week and ICANN84! > > > > Thank you for your constant commitment to our mission. > > > > > Best regards, > > Tripti Sinha > > Chair, ICANN Board of Directors > > > > > > > > > > > > >

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Fwd: [Ext] Review of ccTLD Voluntary Financial Contributions Final Report
by Alejandra Reynoso Barral Oct. 16, 2025

Oct. 16, 2025

FYI ******************************************* Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching. Sing like nobody's listening. And live like it's Heaven on Earth. ******************************************* ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Kurtis Lindqvist <kurtis.lindqvist(a)icann.org> Date: Wed, Oct 15, 2025 at 6:59 PM Subject: Re: [Ext] Review of ccTLD Voluntary Financial Contributions Final Report To: Alejandra Reynoso Barral <alejandra.reynoso(a)gmail.com>, Tripti Sinha < tripti.sinha(a)board.icann.org> Cc: Patricio Poblete <ppoblete(a)nic.cl>, Byron Holland <byron.holland(a)cira.ca>, Russ Weinstein <russ.weinstein(a)icann.org>, Board Ops Team < board-ops-team(a)icann.org>, ccNSO Secretariat <ccnsosecretariat(a)icann.org>, Cassia Oliveira <cassia.oliveira(a)icann.org> Cassia Oliveira on behalf of Kurtis Lindqvist Dear Ms. Reynoso, Attached, please find a letter from the ICANN President and CEO in response to your correspondence dated 2 September 2025. Best regards, Kurt Erik Lindqvist President and CEO Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Office Telephone: +1 310 301 5800 www.icann.org ------------------------------ *From:* Alejandra Reynoso Barral <alejandra.reynoso(a)gmail.com> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 2, 2025 6:06 AM *To:* Tripti Sinha; Kurtis Lindqvist *Cc:* Patricio Poblete; Byron Holland; Russ Weinstein; Board Ops Team; ccNSO Secretariat *Subject:* [Ext] Review of ccTLD Voluntary Financial Contributions Final Report Dear Tripti and Kurtis, I am writing to formally apprise you of the outcome of the review of the 2013 ccNSO Guideline on voluntary ccTLD Financial Contributions to ICANN and the ccNSO Council deliberations. On 21 August, the ccNSO council voted unanimously to approve the attached Guideline on Voluntary Financial Contributions of ccTLDs to ICANN that was included in the Final Report of the 2nd ccNSO Finance Working Group. This updated Guideline replaces the one from 2013, and it serves as the basis for the calculation of ICANN’s costs which are attributable to ICANN’s activities for ccTLDs. The principles and banded model have been developed to account for the diversity of ccTLDs’ operating environments, as tools that offer flexibility to determine their voluntary financial contribution to ICANN. This builds on the practice to date and that was agreed upon in 2013, with the ICANN CEO at the time. For your information I have attached the full text of the resolution, the new Guideline, and the Final Report of the working group. In its resolution the ccNSO Council also agreed with the proposals to review the calculation of ICANN’s costs which are attributable to ICANN’s activities for ccTLDs on an annual basis and to review the Guideline again in 5 years. In addition the Council agreed with the advice from the 2nd Finance WG that going forward ICANN is suggested to engage with individual ccTLDs and use a segmented and personalized conversation that includes the voluntary financial contribution. Under the premise of the voluntary nature of the financial contribution, it is the view of the working group that such an approach offers a way that has not been used to date to address the discrepancy between the expected and total amount that ccTLDs contribute, based on the Cost Model. Suggestions for such a segmented and personalized approach are contemplated in the Final Report. The ccNSO Council resolution went on to congratulate everyone involved in the process leading to this successful outcome, including Xavier Calvez and Shani Quidwai. Addressing and resolving this important and difficult issue required new approaches, new thinking and new attitudes which I believe all parties to the process exhibited. It also represents what I feel is a strengthened sense of partnership between the ccNSO and ICANN management. I would like to add my personal thanks to you and your staff for your contribution to resolve this, sometimes contentious, issue positively. Best regards, Alejandra Reynoso ccNSO Chair ******************************************* Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching. Sing like nobody's listening. And live like it's Heaven on Earth. *******************************************

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Topics to discuss with the ICANN Board
by Alejandra Reynoso Barral Oct. 15, 2025

Oct. 15, 2025

Dear Councillors As mentioned during our last meeting, we have homework to do. We will need to come up with a list of topics we would like to discuss with the ICANN Board at our joint session in Dublin. So far we have: - WSIS+20: 1. Examples of good internet governance and multi stakeholder activities, such as: 1. RSS GWG | Root Server System Governance Working Group 2. ICP-2 | Internet Coordination Policy 2 3. ccNSO PGA | Policy Gap Analysis 4. Topics discussed in the GAC 2. Consistent messages of success in this area. Making sure we are on the same page. 3. Background: 1. https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/reynoso-to-coste… 2. https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/costerton-to-rey… Questions form my end: How does it relate to the work of the informal WSIS+20 Discussion Group work? What are we trying to achieve when we raise the topic? - Unresolved issue from previous joint meetings – Playbook for Bylaw Amendments. Goal is to understand how a bylaw change procedure will be initiated under the different scenarios ) SO/AC request, per review, per PDP and timeline from request to approval/ non-rejection 1. First mentioned in Hamburg (Oct 2023) 2. A Playbook was promised in Istanbul (Nov 2024) 3. In Seattle (Mar 2025) ICANN Legal mentioned at the SO/AC Chairs Roundtable that the Playbook was going to be shared in a couple of weeks As you saw in the email we received from Tripti, the Board would like to have our topics/questions by Friday 17 October. Sounds a bit far, but time flies! Please use this thread to suggest your topics as soon as possible. Best regards, Alejandra ******************************************* Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching. Sing like nobody's listening. And live like it's Heaven on Earth. *******************************************

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Review of Reviews l draft purpose of reviews statement for Prep Week
by Alejandra Reynoso Barral Oct. 15, 2025

Oct. 15, 2025

Dear All Hope this email finds you well. Below you will find a message from the Review of Reviews CCG Co-Chairs regarding today's ICANN Prep Week session <https://icann84.sched.com/event/290uX/review-of-reviews-an-update> and background materials (blog <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/FYB3Hw>, draft <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/T4BfHw>). Please participate! Your input during this, and the upcoming sessions at ICANN84, will be highly appreciated. Best regards, Alejandra ******************************************* Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching. Sing like nobody's listening. And live like it's Heaven on Earth. ******************************************* ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Alice Jansen via Soac-chairs-vice-chairs < soac-chairs-vice-chairs(a)icann.org> Date: Tue, Oct 14, 2025 at 7:09 PM Subject: [Soac-chairs-vice-chairs] Review of Reviews l draft purpose of reviews statement for Prep Week To: soac-chairs-vice-chairs(a)icann.org <soac-chairs-vice-chairs(a)icann.org> Cc: avri doria <avri(a)doria.org>, Chris Disspain <chris.disspain(a)identity.digital>, Manal Ismail <manal(a)tra.gov.eg> *On behalf of the Review of Reviews Cross Community Group Co-Chairs* Dear SO/AC Leaders, In preparation for our Prep Week session <https://icann84.sched.com/event/290uX/review-of-reviews-an-update> scheduled for Wednesday at 18:00 UTC, we have prepared a blog <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/FYB3Hw> in which we outline our plans for ICANN84 and more importantly, share the draft purpose of reviews statement <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/T4BfHw> we will be looking to engage the community on. We want to encourage as many community members as possible to attend tomorrow and offer feedback and so would be grateful if you could forward this email to your groups. Thank you, Best regards Review of Reviews CCG Co-Chairs – Avri Doria, Chris Disspain, Manal Ismail _______________________________________________ Soac-chairs-vice-chairs mailing list -- soac-chairs-vice-chairs(a)icann.org To unsubscribe send an email to soac-chairs-vice-chairs-leave(a)icann.org

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ccNSO Cocktail Confirmation! ccNSO Cocktail at ICANN84 in Dublin ~ Hosted by .ie and the Contracted Party House
by Claudia Ruiz Oct. 15, 2025

Oct. 15, 2025

The wait is over—we’re excited to announce that the ccNSO Cocktail Hosted by .ie <https://www.weare.ie/> & the Contracted Party House 📍 Location: MV Cill Airne Boat Bar & Restaurant<https://www.mvcillairne.com/>, Quay 16, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1 📅 Date: Tuesday, 28 October 2025 ⏰ Time: 18:00 local time To enter the event you must have a sticker on your badge. Please come find Claudia Ruiz on Monday or Tuesday in the ccNSO Room ~ Liffey B (Level 1) We will be in the ccNSO room all day on both days, please get your stickers early. ***A Huge thank you to .ie <https://www.weare.ie/> and the Contracted Party House for hosting this special event as we thank Becky Burr for her service on the board***

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ccNSO Council 2025 Elections: Candidate List and Upcoming Steps
by Joke Braeken Oct. 13, 2025

Oct. 13, 2025

ccNSO Council 2025 Elections: Candidate List and Upcoming Steps The nomination period for the 2025 ccNSO Council elections closed on 30 September 2025 at 23:59 UTC. The following candidates have been nominated, seconded, and accepted their nominations: * Asia Pacific: Boyoung Kim, Sami Mohamed Ali * Europe: Chris Disspain * Latin America/Caribbean: Alejandra Reynoso * North America: Charles Noir Candidate statements, if provided, are attached. One nominee from the Latin America/Caribbean region declined the nomination. The acceptance of the nomination by the African region nominee is still pending. Candidate Q&A Session A Q&A session will be held on Wednesday, 29 October 2025 (15:00–16:00 UTC) during ICANN84. This Question-and-Answer session offers ccNSO members a chance to engage with the candidates before the election. Andrew Lewela (.ke) will moderate the session. Background on ccNSO Council Elections The ccNSO Council consists of 18 Councillors, representing 5 ICANN geographical regions. Each region has 3 Councillors, with 15 elected by ccNSO members within their respective regions and 3 appointed by the ICANN Nominating Committee. If a region has the same number of nominees as available seats at the nomination deadline, those nominees are elected by default, and no election will be held for that region. * Regions without elections: Africa, Europe, Latin America/Caribbean, North America. * Region with election: Asia/Australia/Pacific Election Timeline for Region requiring Elections Start: Tuesday, 18 November 2025, by 23:59 UTC End: Tuesday, 9 December 2025, 23:59 UTC Ballots will be emailed to the ccNSO emissaries before voting begins. The election process concludes seven days after the ccNSO Council publishes the Election Report. New Council terms will commence at the end of ICANN85 in March 2026. For all election-related materials, visit the ccNSO Council Elections page<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/elections.htm>. References * ICANN bylaws, Article 10<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article10> * ccNSO Internal Membership Rules<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/internal-membership-rules-26oct22-en.pdf> * Archive for nominations and secondments<https://lists.icann.org/hyperkitty/list/ccnso-nominations@icann.org/> * Relevant ccNSO guideline<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/guideline-ccnso-council-selection-removal-…> * Timeline<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bkmj0dmDAuO92Muek6lv4wNbgzujPHrtelF…> * ccNSO Council Election Webinar: recording<https://community.icann.org/display/ccnsowkspc/ccNSO+Webinars> * Announcements related to Council elections<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/elections/council.htm> Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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Apply Now for ccNSO Travel Funding for ICANN85
by Joke Braeken Oct. 13, 2025

Oct. 13, 2025

Apply Now for ccNSO Travel Funding for ICANN85 The ccNSO is now accepting applications for travel support to attend the ICANN85 Community Forum, which will take place from 7–12 March 2026 in Mumbai, India. Applications for ccNSO travel support are open from Monday, 13 October 2025, until Friday, 24 October 2025 (noon UTC). Please note that applications submitted before or after this period will not be considered. SUPPORT GOAL. The goal of the ccNSO Travel Support is to provide travel funding to ICANN Public Meetings, paid for by ICANN, to a limited number of ccNSO community members. Travel support is intended for community members who are expected to make significant contributions during the meeting for which they seek funding, or whom the Travel Support Committee wishes to encourage to participate more broadly. APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS. Eligible ccNSO supported travelers are individuals associated with a ccTLD, ccNSO Councilors and members from the broader ccTLD community, including, in no particular order: * Speakers at ccNSO-relevant sessions during ICANN public meetings. This includes presenters, session chairs, moderators or session facilitators. * Members, including Chairs or Vice Chairs, of ccNSO Working Groups or Committees actively meeting at the ICANN meeting * Individuals appointed by Council to a ccNSO-relevant role within the ICANN ecosystem (also referred to as "External appointments by Council") APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS. Review all materials and fill in the form located here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TravelICANN85_apply All applications should be submitted in English. Applications for ccNSO travel support are open from Monday, 13 October 2025, until Friday, 24 October 2025 (noon UTC). Please note that applications submitted before or after this period will not be considered. NEXT STEPS. Once the application window is closed, the ccNSO Council Travel Fund Committee 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 by 1 November 2025. ICANN TRAVEL SUPPORT. The ccNSO receives a total of 17 travel slots to allocate per ICANN meeting, paid for by ICANN, including 8 reserved for ccNSO Council members. A travel slot comprises one or more of three main categories of travel expenses: an economy class ticket to the travel destination; accommodation for the approved duration of the trip; and meals and other incidental expenses. Allocations in the three categories may be split among supported travelers, provided that the total allocation for all three categories amounts to one complete funded travel slot. 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. For more details, consult the ccNSO Travel Fund Guideline<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/guidelines-trave…> and the ICANN Community Travel Support Guidelines<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/travel-support-2012-02-25-en>. 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 provide 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. Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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