The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest

to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates.

Information Sharing 

• NEW: ICANN75 Policy Outcomes Report Available Now!
• REMINDER: Introducing the ICANN for Beginners Virtual Program 
• REMINDER: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN76 
• REMINDER: Call for Nominations Begins for ICANN Academy 2023 Leadership Program 

Public Comment 

• CLOSES TODAY: Universal Acceptance Roadmap for Domain Name Registry and Registrar Systems
• Proposed Amendments to the Base gTLD RA and RAA to Add RDAP Contract Obligations
• Proposed Updates to the GNSO Operating Procedures
• Registration Data Consensus Policy for gTLDs
• Draft IANA and PTI FY24 Operating Plan and Budgets 
• EXTENDED: Pilot Holistic Review Draft Terms of Reference 
• Not-for-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency Charter Amendments
• EXTENDED: Proposed Amendments to the SLA for the IANA Numbering Services 
• EXTENDED: Initial Report on the Second CSC Effectiveness Review 

NEW: ICANN75 Policy Outcomes Report Available Now! 

The ICANN75 Policy Outcomes Report is available here: https://go.icann.org/outcomes75

REMINDER: Introducing the ICANN for Beginners Virtual Program

The ICANN for Beginners Virtual Program comprises a series of interactive webinars to provide an overview of the global Internet ecosystem. The program will also guide newcomers on how to join the ICANN community.

The first webinar "ICANN for Beginners: An Introduction" will be held during two time slots (you only need to register for one of the webinars):

• Wednesday, 2 November 2022 at 14:00 UTC Click here to register
• Thursday, 3 November 2022 at 06:00 UTC Click here to register
• Registration closes on Tuesday, 1 November 2022

For enquiries, please email: beginners@icann.org.

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REMINDER: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN76

ICANN is calling for applications for the NextGen@ICANN program.

ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the Latin America and Caribbean region who are interested in the future of the Internet and in participating in the ICANN76 Community Forum. ICANN76 is scheduled to be held in Cancún, Mexico from 11–16 March 2023. If ICANN76 is held virtually, the NextGen@ICANN program will also be held virtually. Apply by 24 October 2022. Successful candidates will be announced on 29 November 2022.

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REMINDER: Call for Nominations Begins for ICANN Academy 2023 Leadership Program

ICANN has issued a call for nominations for the 2023 Leadership Program to be held 9-10 March 2023 in Cancún, Mexico, which is just prior to ICANN76.

The ICANN organization will reach out to the Supporting Organization, Advisory Committee, and Stakeholder Group chairs for nominations, and a registration link will be sent directly to individuals who are nominated.

The deadline for nomination is Thursday, 10 November 2022.

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CLOSES TODAY: Universal Acceptance Roadmap for Domain Name Registry and Registrar Systems

Open for submissions date: 31 August 2022

Closed for submissions date: 17 October 2022 

Proposed Amendments to the Base gTLD RA and RAA to Add RDAP Contract Obligations

Open for submissions date: 06 September 2022

Closed for submissions date: 24 October 2022 

Proposed Updates to the GNSO Operating Procedures 

Open for submissions date: 09 September 2022

Closed for submissions date: 27 October 2022

Registration Data Consensus Policy for gTLDs

Open for submissions date: 24 August 2022

Closed for submissions date: 31 October 2022

Draft IANA and PTI FY24 Operating Plan and Budgets

Open for submissions date: 15 September 2022

Closed for submissions date: 31 October 2022

EXTENDED: Pilot Holistic Review Draft Terms of Reference 

Open for submissions date: 30 August 2022

Closed for submissions date: 10 November 2022 

Not-for-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency Charter Amendments

Open for submissions date: 04 October 2022

Closed for submissions date: 14 November 2022

EXTENDED: Proposed Amendments to the SLA for the IANA Numbering Services

Open for submissions date: 13 September 2022

Closed for submissions date: 18 November 2022 

EXTENDED: Initial Report on the Second CSC Effectiveness Review 

Open for submissions date: 14 September 2022

Closed for submissions date: 01 December 2022 

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