Dear ccTLD Community Members,

The ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC) is pleased to announce the call for presentation proposals for the upcoming ccTLD News Session, scheduled to take place during the ICANN82 Community Forum, held 8-13 March 2025 in Seattle, USA. The MPC encourages ccTLDs to submit proposals, spread the word about the call for proposals among colleagues and peers in the ccTLD community, and join the session.

This announcement will be posted on the ccNSO website.

ABOUT CCTLD NEWS | The ICANN82 ccTLD News Session aims to provide updates, share insights, and facilitate discussions on topics relevant to country code top-level domains (ccTLDs) and their operations.  The ccTLD News Sessions have been a part of the ccNSO Members Meetings for several years and have provided a global platform for both experienced and new people to meet, share experiences and discuss ccTLD-related aspects. The session will allow for both in-person and virtual participation. Simultaneous interpretation will be available for selected ccNSO sessions during the upcoming ICANN Public Meeting, including the ccTLD News Session. Participants will be able to select the language they wish to speak or listen to in Zoom. Languages available will be English, French or Spanish.

PRESENTATION TOPICS | This is a session for and by ccTLDS. We invite proposals for presentations on the following topics (but not limited to):

• Case studies showcasing ccTLD initiatives
• ccTLD collaboration and partnerships
• Recent developments and updates within the ccTLD community
• Policy or legislative initiatives impacting ccTLD operations
• Practices in registry management, marketing, and community engagement

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES | Presentation proposals should include a title, abstract (few sentences), and the name, ccTLD affiliation and contact details of the presenter.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE | Please submit your presentation proposals no later than Wednesday, 22 January 2024 (noon UTC) via https://forms.gle/YMJpLCBkxNMuwy5w5

SELECTION PROCESS | Proposals will be reviewed by the ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC) based on overall contribution to the objectives of the ccTLD News Session, taking into consideration the limited number of speaking slots. The MPC embraces diversity, including among others in terms of experiences and regional affiliation. Following conclusion of the MPC deliberations, all applicants will be notified by, 31 January 2025 COB. All presenters will receive a briefing paper outlining role, scope, etc. All session presenters will be invited to attend an informational pre-session meeting (4 to 6 February timeframe) and a rehearsal session closer to the meeting (around 18-30 February).

BENEFITS OF PRESENTING |

• Showcase your expertise and thought leadership within the ccTLD community
• Engage with fellow ccTLD operators, industry experts, and stakeholders
• Contribute to the advancement of best practices and knowledge sharing for and by ccTLDs
• Gain visibility and recognition for your ccTLD or initiative

CONTACT INFORMATION | For inquiries, please contact joke.braeken@icann.org

The MPC looks forward to receiving your proposals and hosting an informative ccTLD News Session!

Sincerely.

Joke Braeken

joke.braeken@icann.org