Dear all,

In an effort provide as much notice as possible, I would like to share the current early DRAFT of the ccNSO-related sessions at ICANN81.  Schedule is subject to change.

ICANN Public Meetings page: https://meetings.icann.org/en/meetings/icann81/

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

Tech Day agenda (will be updated as presenters are confirmed): https://community.icann.org/x/FwByFg

Live interpretation will again be available (AR, ES, FR) for sessions marked with *.  

General News and information:

• ICANN81 Annual General Meeting will be held in Istanbul, TR at the ICC – Istanbul Congress Center, 09-14 November 2024.

• This will be a hybrid meeting with both in-person and virtual participation.
• All sessions will be conducted during regular working hours in Eastern European Summer Time – EEST (UTC+3)

• Prep Week will be conducted 28, 30 and 31 October.
• The comprehensive schedule will be published 21 October 2024.

High-level DRAFT ccNSO-related sessions (local time):

Saturday, 09 November 2024

• UAC  | 9:00-10:00
• PGA WG | 10:30-12:00
• SOPC | 13:15-14:30 
• DASC | 15:00-16:00
• IGLC | 16:30-17:30 

Sunday, 10 November 2024

• Tech WG  | 9:00-10:00
• GRC  | 9:00-10:00
• Council Workshop | 10:30-12:00
• TLD-OPS TTX Part 1, Part 2, | 13:15-14:30, 15:00-16:00
• CSC & PTI Board | 16:30-17:30 

Monday, 11 November 2024

• Welcome Ceremony | block 1
• Geopolitical Forum | block 2
• Tech Day* Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 | 10:30-12:00 (TBD), 13:15-14:30, 15:00-16:00, 16:30-17:30

Tuesday, 12 November 2024

• Welcome Session* | 9:00-10:00
• IGLC Session* | 10:30-12:00
• Q&A with Council candidates* | 13:15-14:30
• PGA WG Update* | 15:00-16:00
• Joint Session: ccNSO & ICANN Board * |16:30-17:30

**Networking Event** save-the-date has been sent

Wednesday, 13 November 2024

• Joint Session: ccNSO & GAC * | 09:00-10:00
• CSC TTX | 10:30-12:00
• DASC Session* | 13:15-14:30
• ccTLD News Session Part 1, Part 2 * | 15:00-16:00, 16:30-17:30

Thursday, 14 November 2024

• ccNSO Council Meeting* | 13:15-14:30

Schedule reminders / updates:

• 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.
• ICANN81 information repository: https://community.icann.org/x/IgDyF

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

Thank you.

Best regards,

Claudia Ruiz

claudia.ruiz@icann.org