Thursday, 31 August 2023 ICANN Community Digest The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo@icann.org! Table of Contents ICANN78 CLOSES TOMORROW: Community Regional Outreach Program (CROP) Trip Proposal Submission Deadline for ICANN78 Registration for ICANN78 is Now Open Translation Deadlines ICANN78 Community Childcare Grants Program Application Now Open Action Items CLOSES TODAY🔥 ACTION ITEM: Policy Transition Program on gTLD Registration Data Launches Expression of Interest 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 CLOSES TOMORROW: Community Regional Outreach Program (CROP) Trip Proposal Submission Deadline for ICANN78 Please see the CROP Procedures and Guidelines to determine eligibility. Trips must originate and conclude within the same region and must be taken by someone located in the region where the meeting is taking place SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 01 SEPTEMBER 2023 FY24 CROP Landing Page 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. 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 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 Read more. Action Items CLOSES TODAY 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Policy Development Accelerator on gTLD Registration Data Launches Expression of Interest The ICANN Policy Development Accelerator creates opportunities for newer ICANN community members to cultivate substantive knowledge on a specific policy topic, while fostering relationships and value in service through connections with experienced ICANN community members. The Policy Development Accelerator will meet monthly via Zoom, from September 2023 to March 2024, and will explore gTLD Registration Data: The Temporary Specification and Beyond. Expression of Interest You can find the Expression of Interest and further information on the Policy Development Accelerator workspace. The submission deadline is 23:59 UTC on 31 August 2023. 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. Volume 5, Issue 64 | Archive | Next Issue: Monday, 04 September 2023 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Unsubscribe ccnso-council@icann.org Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by david.olive@icann.org powered by Try email marketing for free today!