Dear all,

In an effort provide as much notice as possible, I would like to share the current DRAFT of the ccNSO-related sessions at ICANN76.

I will send an updated schedule with session links once the public schedule is posted:  https://76.schedule.icann.org/

ccNSO-related sessions (agendas, background materials, etc. can also be found here): https://community.icann.org/x/8IMFDQ

Tech Day agenda (will be updated shortly):  https://community.icann.org/x/WIQ-DQ

Live interpretation will again be available for sessions marked with *.  Additional information, including how-to participate, will be provided in the coming weeks.  Please take advantage of this new feature.  As this is a pilot program, comments and feedback are encouraged and welcomed.

ICANN76 Health & Safety FAQ (please continue to check this page for new information)

News and information:

• ICANN76 Community Forum will be held in Cancún, Mexico at the Cancún Center, 11-16 March 2023.

• This will be a hybrid meeting with both in-person and virtual participation.
• All sessions will be conducted during regular working hours in Cancún, Mexico (Eastern Standard Time / UTC-5).
  • Daylight Saving Time is not in use in Cancún, Mexico. However, most of the United States, Canada, and some northern border locations in Mexico will switch to DST on 12 March 2023.

• Prep Week will be conducted 27 Feb - 1 Mar 2023. The Prep Week schedule will be published on 13 Feb 2023.
• The comprehensive schedule will be published 17 Feb 2023.
• In-person registration closes on 8 March 2023. Virtual registration will remain available through 16 March 2023.

Saturday, 11 March 2023

• DNS Abuse Standing Committee | 15:30-17:00 UTC (block 2)
• Guideline Review Committee | 18:15-19:30 UTC (block 3)
• IGLC | 21:30-22:30 UTC

Sunday, 12 March 2023

• ccPDP4 IDN Working Group | 14:00-15:00 UTC (block 1)
• ccNSO Council Prep | 15:30-17:00 UTC (block 2)
• Strategic & Operational Planning Committee | 18:15-19:30 UTC (block 3)
• Customer Standing Committee RT | 20:00 UTC-21:00 UTC (block 4)
• Tech Working Group | 20:00-21:00 UTC (block 4)
• Customer Standing Committee | 21:30-22:30 UTC (block 5)
• TLD OPS Standing Committee | off-site (TBD)

Monday, 13 March 2023

• Tech Day Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4 | 15:30-22:30 UTC (starting block 2)
• Joint session:  ccNSO & GNSO (closed session) | 21:30-22:30 UTC (block 5)

Tuesday, 14 March 2023

• Welcome and Policy update* | 14:00-15:00 UTC
• cctld News (1 of 2)* | 15:30-17:00 UTC
• Governance Session* | 20:00-21:00 UTC
• ccNSO:  20 years of the ccNSO* | 21:30-22:30

**Networking Event** more information in the coming days

Wednesday, 21 September 2022

• ccNSO & UA Roadmap* | 14:00-15:00 UTC
• Plenary 15:30-17:00 UTC
• cctld news – digital divide* | 18:15-19:30 UTC
• DASC Community Update* | 20:00-21:00 UTC
• ccNSO & ccTLD-related Board members* | 21:30-22:30 UTC

Thursday, 22 September 2022

• ICANN Public Forum | 15:30-17:00 UTC
• ccNSO Council Meeting*| 18:15-19:30 UTC
• ICANN Board Meeting | 20:00-21:00 UTC
• Meetings Program Committee | 20:00-21:00 UTC

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.

ICANN76 information repository:  https://community.icann.org/x/WIQ-DQ

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me.

Best regards,

Kim Carlson