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November ccNSO Council Teleconference (235) | 19 November at 13:00 UTC
by ccNSO Calendar June 2, 2026

June 2, 2026

***NEW TIME 13:00 UTC*** Dear Council, The November ccNSO Council Teleconference (235) is scheduled for 19 November at 13:00 UTC. The agenda will be circulated prior to the call. Please find the call details below: Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/92263979007?pwd=GwbDfRhEtYjLOPOA4UUVNtfBGadiDb.1 Meeting ID: 922 6397 9007 Passcode: ccNSO-0235 Wiki page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/HwDcK Thank you!

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September ccNSO Council Teleconference (233) | 17 September at 13:00 UTC
by ccNSO Calendar June 2, 2026

June 2, 2026

***NEW TIME 13:00 UTC*** Dear Council, The September ccNSO Council Teleconference (233) is scheduled for 17 September at 13:00 UTC. The agenda will be circulated prior to the call. Please find the call details below: Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/92170735699?pwd=De99rDGRvzOMxxb8aOH3Vvkq0V7P6G.1 Meeting ID: 921 7073 5699 Passcode: ccNSO-0233 Wiki page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/HgDbK Thank you!

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August ccNSO Council Teleconference (232) | 13 August at 13:00 UTC
by ccNSO Calendar June 2, 2026

June 2, 2026

***NEW TIME 13:00 UTC*** Dear Council, The August ccNSO Council Teleconference (232) is scheduled for 13 August at 13:00 UTC. The agenda will be circulated prior to the call. Please find the call details below: Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/99681609174?pwd=p2Y7WyAr9HE8NeR6Vt76EX1ekzl8br.1 Meeting ID: 996 8160 9174 Passcode: ccNSO-0232 Wiki page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/WADWK Thank you!

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July ccNSO Council Teleconference (231) | 16 July at 13:00 UTC
by ccNSO Calendar June 2, 2026

June 2, 2026

***NEW TIME 13:00 UTC*** Dear Council, The July ccNSO Council Teleconference (231) is scheduled for 16 July at 13:00 UTC. The agenda will be circulated prior to the call. Please find the call details below: Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/98492728686?pwd=yyXIqNvEbTqSVt8WxB2GReD7ja67R8.1 Meeting ID: 984 9272 8686 Passcode: ccNSO-0231 Wiki page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYDbK Thank you!

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For your Review | Minutes Council Meeting #229
by Claudia Ruiz June 2, 2026

June 2, 2026

Dear Council members, Please find attached, for your review, the draft minutes of the ccNSO Council Meeting #229, held on Thursday, 21 May 2026 at 13:00 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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ICANN87 Travel Support Applications Open
by Joke Braeken June 2, 2026

June 2, 2026

This announcement will become available soon on ccNSO.icann.org ICANN87 Travel Support Applications Open 2 June 2026 ________________________________ The ccNSO is now accepting applications for travel support for the ICANN87 Annual General Meeting. As per the relevant Resolution<applewebdata://63651C48-9FB1-4FDF-B7B4-3A236F049C44/Resolutions%25202026.05.03.16%2520%E2%80%93%25202026.05.03.18>, the meeting will be held in October 2026 in Bali, Indonesia. 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 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/3JB6QPJ All applications should be submitted in English. Applications for ccNSO travel support are open from until Monday, 15 June 2026 (noon UTC). Please note that applications submitted before or after this period will not be considered. To support your participation in the ccNSO as a representative of your ccTLD, you must have an ICANN Account, which is the platform used by both the ccNSO and ICANN to manage participation. If you already have an ICANN Account<https://account.icann.org/help> (for example, to register for ICANN meetings), please log in using the email address you use for your ccNSO work and ensure that your profile information is up to date. If you do not yet have an ICANN Account, please create one at your earliest convenience. Important | When completing the application form, please enter the same email address you use to register for ICANN meetings. This email address must match the one associated with your ICANN Account. 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 latest by end June 2026. ICANN TRAVEL SUPPORT. The ccNSO receives a total of 17 travel slots to allocate per ICANN meeting, paid for by ICANN, 8 of which are 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> ccNSO at ICANN86: https://www.icann.org/en/ccnso/meetings

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Heads-up: DASC 3rd DNS Abuse Survey – Draft Review & Upcoming Launch
by Joke Braeken June 2, 2026

June 2, 2026

Sent on behalf of the DASC leadership team. This announcement will soon be available on ccNSO.icann.org Dear ccTLD colleagues, The DNS Abuse Standing Committee (DASC) is preparing to launch the third edition of the ccNSO DNS Abuse Survey. Before doing so, we would like to provide ccTLDs with an opportunity to review the draft questionnaire and share feedback. The survey is part of ongoing efforts by the ccNSO DNS Abuse Standing Committee (DASC) to better understand and address DNS abuse trends across the ccTLD ecosystem. This initiative builds on previous work. Draft review period (sneak preview) A draft version of the survey questions is now available as a PDF for review<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1buMC18UDnoOQDt3LMXokKq8YLV-p7gKX/view?usp=…>. We invite you to consult internally with relevant colleagues and submit any comments, concerns, or suggestions to ccnsosecretariat(a)icann.org<mailto:secretariat@icann.org>. · Deadline for feedback: 20 July 2026 (COB) All input received will be carefully reviewed by the DASC before finalizing the survey. Survey launch Following the review phase, the survey will be launched: · Survey period: 17 August – 20 September · Platform: SurveyMonkey · Distribution: Via the ccNSO website and mailing lists · Participants: All interested ccTLD operators are invited to respond Invitation to ICANN86 session We would also like to warmly invite all ccTLD operators to join the upcoming ICANN86 session on “ccTLDs and registrars mitigating abuse”, where related issues and emerging practices will be discussed. Your participation and perspectives would be highly valuable to the discussion. Wednesday, 10 June 2026 | 16:30-18:00 local 🔗https://icann86.sched.com/event/2NQO1/ccnso-cctlds-and-registrars-tackling-dns-abuse We thank you in advance for your time and engagement, and we look forward to your feedback and participation in both the survey review, the final survey, and the ICANN86 session. Best regards, Nick Wenban-Smith, DASC Chair Bruce Tonkin, DASC Vice Chair 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: Press Release: ICANN86 Policy Forum Brings Global Internet Community to Seville
by ICANN Community Digest June 1, 2026

June 1, 2026

Email from ICANN Monday, 01 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 ICANN86 Prep Week Schedule PRSP Pre-ICANN86 Briefing ICANN86 Policy Outlook Report NEW: Press Release: ICANN86 Policy Forum Brings Global Internet Community to Seville Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Announces the Passing of Board Member Alan Barrett 2026 Round ICANN Opens Second Application Period for the 2026 Round RSP Evaluation Program ICANN 2026 Round Application System User Guide, Support Model Available 🚨 Action Items 🚨 TODAY: ICANN Extends Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors TOMORROW: ICANN Issues Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Auction NEXT WEEK: ICANN Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Financial and Operational Evaluation ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Public Comment Additional Reference Label Generation Rules and Related Updates Events These events occur in June 2026. ICANN86 Prep Week Schedule PRSP Pre-ICANN86 Briefing ICANN86 Policy Outlook Report NEW: Press Release: ICANN86 Policy Forum Brings Global Internet Community to Seville ICANN86, ICANN's mid-year meeting, will focus on current community work in areas including DNS Abuse mitigation, access to domain name registration data, DNS security and resilience, Universal Acceptance, Internationalized Domain Names, and the governance of systems that support the global coordination of Internet number resources. Read more. Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Announces the Passing of Board Member Alan Barrett It is with great sadness that the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announces that Alan Barrett, member of the ICANN Board of Directors, passed away on 28 May 2026 following a diagnosis of late-stage cancer. Read more. 2026 Round 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 TODAY: ICANN Extends Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors The Independent Objectors will file Community and Limited Public Interest objections and appeals, and participate in mediation, where appropriate. Deadline: 01 June 2026 Read more. TOMORROW: 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: 02 June 2026 Read more. NEXT WEEK: ICANN Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Financial and Operational Evaluation The Financial and Operational Evaluation occurs during the applicant evaluation phase of the New gTLD Program, expected to begin in Q3 2027. Deadline: 12 June 2026 Read more. 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 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. 16th Regional Cyberdrill for Americas—Regional CyberDrill OSIANE 2026 Digital Power and Democratic Futures ICANN86 Seville Policy Forum 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 38 | Archive | Next Issue: Thursday, 04 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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NEW: Prepare Your gTLD Application With New Resources From ICANN
by ICANN Community Digest May 28, 2026

May 28, 2026

Email from ICANN Thursday, 28 May 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 ICANN86 Prep Week Schedule PRSP Pre-ICANN86 Briefing Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Advisory Clarifies Registration Data Directory Services Email Requirements NEW: The 2026 ICANN Nominating Committee: Two Intersessionals, Six Short Lists NEW: Chair’s Blog: Recap of the May Board Workshop NEW: Building on Long-Standing Cooperation to Strengthen Digital Capacity in Africa 2026 Round NEW: Prepare Your gTLD Application With New Resources From ICANN New gTLD Program: 2026 Round Opens Today ICANN Opens Second Application Period for the 2026 Round RSP Evaluation Program ICANN 2026 Round Application System User Guide, Support Model Available Webinars NEXT WEEK: ICANN to Host Question-and-Answer Sessions for New gTLD Applicants NEXT WEEK: Webinar Series on 2026 Round Objections and Appeals Processes 🚨 Action Items 🚨 NEXT WEEK: Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2027 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect ICANN Extends Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors ICANN Issues Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Auction ICANN Board Seeks Input on Additional Funds for 2026 Round Applicant Support Program ICANN Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Financial and Operational Evaluation ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Public Comment Additional Reference Label Generation Rules and Related Updates Events These events occur in June 2026. ICANN86 Prep Week Schedule PRSP Pre-ICANN86 Briefing ICANN86 Policy Outlook Report Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Advisory Clarifies Registration Data Directory Services Email Requirements ICANN issued this advisory to inform the community about these web form implementation practices. The advisory clarifies how current obligations apply in such cases and explains the circumstances in which web forms will be deemed compliant as a way to facilitate communication. Read more. NEW: The 2026 ICANN Nominating Committee: Two Intersessionals, Six Short Lists At ICANN86, the NomCom will conduct face-to-face interviews with the short-listed ICANN Board and PTI Board candidates. Read more. NEW: Chair’s Blog: Recap of the May Board Workshop The workshop took place just after the Contracted Parties Summit, giving members of the Board the opportunity to attend and engage with ICANN-accredited registrars and generic top-level domain (gTLD) registries. Read more. NEW: Building on Long-Standing Cooperation to Strengthen Digital Capacity in Africa Infrastructure and skills have to develop together. Technical systems depend on institutions and people being able to operate, maintain, and strengthen them over time. Read more. 2026 Round NEW: Prepare Your gTLD Application With New Resources From ICANN The application window for new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) has been open for several weeks, and the TLD Application Management System (TAMS), the online platform for submitting, managing, and processing applications, is available to applicants. ICANN has developed learning materials that help users get familiar with the system before starting on an application. These include recorded Q&A webinars, demonstration videos, and the newest tool, simulation videos. The simulations offer interactive previews of several functions in TAMS that help users build proficiency before working in the live environment. Simulation Videos. Blog. New gTLD Program: 2026 Round Opens Today New gTLDs have demonstrated their benefits in building brand trust, creating vibrant local digital ecosystems, and providing more intuitive navigation for users. 2026 Round Launch Page Press Release Announcement 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 TOMORROW: Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2027 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect The Chair position blends time management and negotiation skills with the practical aspects of conducting a worldwide search for individuals to fill various ICANN leadership positions. Deadline: 29 May 2026 Read more. MONDAY: ICANN Extends Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors The Independent Objectors will file Community and Limited Public Interest objections and appeals, and participate in mediation, where appropriate. Deadline: 01 June 2026 Read more. TUESDAY: 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: 02 June 2026 Read more. ICANN Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Financial and Operational Evaluation The Financial and Operational Evaluation occurs during the applicant evaluation phase of the New gTLD Program, expected to begin in Q3 2027. Deadline: 12 June 2026 Read more. 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 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. 16th Regional Cyberdrill for Americas—Regional CyberDrill OSIANE 2026 Digital Power and Democratic Futures ICANN86 Seville Policy Forum 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 37 | Archive | Next Issue: Monday, 01 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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Materials pre-ICANN86 ccNSO Council Prep Meeting
by Joke Braeken May 28, 2026

May 28, 2026

Dear Councillors, I am sending you the links used during today’s Council Prep Meeting: 1. ICANN86 session assignments https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r2SJqIckfiY6r-F1LooxmAwZBjPry9YzmimO2Km… 1. ccNSO Triage Committee * Revision of the charter: (note: draft. Further edits needed) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TGfxcGt3t_tryE394s9xW24_8Ve39OFFpCnD8pD… * Triage Process Tracker: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mtS1B1F0Ez93W3ZCJQxq9EXb0rX77a-gRsa… * Triage Process Manual https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f5I1D9zd8nd9CMNO3Z7yKHXGMDhWNM4nTN2I4VJ… 1. ccNSO workplan (will be available next week) 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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