Please note: * NEW: David Olive Thanks You and Farewell * NEW: ICANN Policy Development Accelerator Delivers Two Primers * NEW: ICANN Board Defers ATRT4, Initiates Pilot Holistic Review * NEW: Call for Volunteers: Pilot Holistic Review * NEW: Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2025 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect [Image removed by sender.] Thursday, 23 May 2024 ICANN Community Digest [Image removed by sender.] 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 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vHteWMl5...> Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo@icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents ICANN80 · ICANN80 Schedule Published! · ICANN80 Registration is Open! · ICANN80 Prep Week Schedule Now Available Information Sharing · NEW: David Olive Thanks You and Farewell · NEW: ICANN Policy Development Accelerator Delivers Two Primers · NEW: ICANN Board Defers ATRT4, Initiates Pilot Holistic Review · NEW: Beyond the Digital Borders: Internet Domain Names and Rights Action Items · NEW: Call for Volunteers: Pilot Holistic Review · NEW: Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2025 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect · NEW: NextGen@ICANN Application Deadline for ICANN81 Extended Public Comment · NEW: Policy Status Report: GNSO Policy & Implementation Working Group Recommendations ICANN80 ICANN80 Schedule Published The ICANN80 schedule has been published here. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vHteWMl5...> ICANN80 Registration is Open! ICANN80 will be held 10 - 13 June 2024 at Kigali Convention Centre (KCC). Prep Week (Online Only): 28 - 30 May 2024 Register now [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vHteWMl5...>. ICANN80 Prep Week Schedule Now Available ICANN80 Prep Week will be held from Tuesday, 28 May to Thursday, 30 May. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vHteWMl5...> Information Sharing NEW: David Olive Thanks You and Farewell Dear ICANN Members of the Supporting Organization, Advisory Committees, Stakeholder Groups, and Constituencies: Today after 14 years, I retire as the leader of the policy and advice development team at ICANN. I want to express my deepest appreciation to this globally diverse group of individuals who make up the heart of ICANN. Your dedication and voluntary contributions of time and effort to policy and advice development activities have been instrumental in advancing ICANN's mission to ensure a safe, secure, and reliable Internet for all. The richness of perspectives, expertise, and passion that each of you brings to the table has created a vibrant and dynamic environment within ICANN. Together, we have achieved much, and I am proud of the collective impact we have made on the global Internet landscape. As I transition into retirement, I carry with me profound gratitude for the privilege of working alongside such a remarkable community. Your commitment to ICANN's mission is truly commendable, and I have no doubt that your ongoing efforts will continue to shape the future of the Internet and its governance. Thank you for your dedication, collaboration, and the positive impact you have had on ICANN and the broader Internet community. I am confident that, under your continued leadership and commitment, ICANN will thrive in its mission for years to come. Best regards, David [Image removed by sender.] NEW: ICANN Policy Development Accelerator Delivers Two Primers To date, the Accelerator program has explored the history and evolution of generic top-level domain (gTLD) registration data and the history of the Applicant Support Program in the 2012 round of new gTLDs through self-paced learning modules. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vHteWMl5...> NEW: ICANN Board Defers ATRT4, Initiates Pilot Holistic Review This decision to defer ATRT4 is intended to minimize running of multiple reviews projects in parallel, to allow for progress in the implementation of ATRT3 recommendations, and is based on community support for a limited deferral. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vHteWMl5...> NEW: Beyond the Digital Borders: Internet Domain Names and Rights This conference aims to bring Intellectual Property community members together with the DNS industry players including domain name registration entities. Date: Monday 27 May 2024 (06:30 - 14:30 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vHteWMl5...> Action Items NEW: Call for Volunteers: Pilot Holistic Review At a high-level, volunteers for the Pilot Holistic Review will be responsible for defining guidelines for the Holistic Review. Deadline to apply: 19 June 2024 Work start date: 25 September 2024 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vHteWMl5...> NEW: Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2025 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect The NomCom Chair is responsible for organizing the NomCom in its activities to select certain ICANN Board members and individuals who will serve in key leadership positions within ICANN's Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory Committees (ACs) in accordance with ICANN's Bylaws. Deadline to apply: 17 June 2024 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vHteWMl5...> NEW: NextGen@ICANN Application Deadline for ICANN81 Extended ICANN wants to hear from regional university students who are interested in the future of the Internet and participating in the ICANN81 Annual General Meeting. Deadline: 31 May 2024 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vHteWMl5...> Public Comment Policy Status Report: GNSO Policy & Implementation Working Group Recommendations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vHteWMl5...> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 16 May 2024 Submissions Closing Date: Tuesday, 02 July 2024 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vHteWMl5...>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vHteWMl5...>. Volume 6, Issue 39 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vHteWMl5...> | Next Issue: Monday, 27 May 2024 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vHteWMl5...>