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If you’re planning to join your first ICANN meeting—or are simply new to the Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO)—we have
several great ways to help you get started and make the most of your experience.
ccNSO Newcomer Webinar – 7 October 2025
Before ICANN84 kicks off, join our
ccNSO Newcomer Webinar
on 7 October at noon UTC. This session will give you an overview of:
Read
more. It’s a friendly, interactive way to ask questions, meet others who are just starting out, and get ready for your first (or next)
ICANN meeting.
ICANN84 info package - Come prepared
Ahead of ICANN84, newcomers are encouraged to
read
the ccNSO Newcomers Info Package. This resource includes:
It’s your one-stop guide to understanding the basics, planning your schedule, and preparing for the meeting.
ccNSO Buddy Program – Connect at ICANN84
At ICANN84, newcomers can take part in the ccNSO Buddy Program. This initiative pairs newcomers with experienced ccNSO community members
(“buddies”) who can:
You’ll have the chance to meet your buddy during the casual ccNSO newcomer meet-up at the
ICANN84 ccNSO Members Meeting,
during a relaxed setting designed to help you connect, ask questions, and feel at home in the community.
Join us on Wednesday, 29 October 2025 | 09:00-10:00 local time
in Dublin.
If you’re curious about the ccNSO, now is the perfect time to get involved. The webinar and the Buddy Program are both designed to make
your journey into the ccNSO welcoming, supportive, and rewarding.
Register
now for the Newcomer Webinar on 7 October,
read
the info package, and
join the meet-up at ICANN84
to be matched with a buddy.
Do you have questions
about the buddy Program? Please
contact Claudia Ruiz
We look forward to meeting you!