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ICANN78

NEXT WEEK: Translation Deadlines
NEXT WEEK: ICANN78 Community Childcare Grants Program Application Now Open
Registration for ICANN78 is Now Open

Information Sharing

NEW: ICANN Executive Team Announcement
NEW: Chair’s Blog: September Board Workshop Preview

Action Items

NEW 🔥 ACTION I: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN79

Public Comment

GNSO Guidance Process Applicant Support Guidance Recommendation Initial Report
ccNSO PDP4 Initial Report on the (de-)selection of IDN ccTLDs
ccNSO Proposed Policy for a Specific ccTLD Related Review Mechanism
Proposed Updates to Existing Rights Protection Mechanisms Documentation

ICANN78

NEXT WEEK: 13 SEPTEMBER 2023 TRANSLATION DEADLINE:

If your publication requires translation, please provide the final material(s) to Andrea Glandon by 13 SEPTEMBER. This ensures that there is enough time to translate the publication by the start of the meeting, with the possibility of potential changes. If your materials require design assistance (outlined above), please note that the final materials will have to be complete, including the edit/approval process, by this deadline to be translated

NEXT WEEK: ICANN78 Community Childcare Grants Program Application Now Open

The program facilitates in-person participation of community members with children who are 12 years old or younger at ICANN public meetings and eligible ICANN events.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15 SEPTEMBER 2023 | Application form

Registration for ICANN78 is Now Open

Registration is now open for the ICANN78 Annual General Meeting, which will be held both virtually and in-person from 21-26 October 2023 in Hamburg, Germany. ICANN78 will mark the organization's 25th Annual General Meeting. Click here to learn more about how to register.

Information Sharing

NEW: ICANN Executive Team Announcement

Gina Villavicencio, Senior Vice President of Global Human Resources, has resigned. Her last day was Tuesday, 5 September.

NEW: Chair’s Blog: September Board Workshop Preview

The Board Workshop takes place 8–10 September in Istanbul, Republic of Türkiye. While there, the Board will have the opportunity to meet with ICANN organization (org) staff at the Istanbul Regional Office, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary.

Action Items

NEW 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN79

ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the North American region who are interested in the future of the Internet and in participating in the ICANN79 Community Forum Meeting. ICANN79 is scheduled to be held in San Juan, Puerto Rico from 2–7 March 2024.

Public Comment

GNSO Guidance Process Applicant Support Guidance Recommendation Initial Report

Open for Submissions: 31 July 2023

Closed for Submissions: 11 September 2023

ccNSO PDP4 Initial Report on the (de-)selection of IDN ccTLDs

Open for Submissions: 16 August 2023

Closed for Submissions: 27 September 2023

ccNSO Proposed Policy for a Specific ccTLD Related Review Mechanism

Open for Submissions: 01 August 2023

Closed for Submissions: 28 September 2023

Proposed Updates to Existing Rights Protection Mechanisms Documentation

Open for Submissions: 24 August 2023

Closed for Submissions: 03 October 2023

See upcoming proceedings.

See other public consultations.

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