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NOTES | UAC | 9 November 2024 (9 am)
by Joke Braeken Nov. 9, 2024

Nov. 9, 2024

NOTES | UAC | 9 November 2024 (9 am) Agenda and PDFs are all uploaded to the ICANN81 website : https://icann81.sched.com/event/1p28O/ccnso-universal-acceptance-committee 1. Welcome Welcome by Abdalmonem, chair UAC First committee meeting for UAC to meet during ICANN81 2. Administrative matters a. SOI updates Fill out the ccNSO Statement of Interest form: https://forms.gle/79Jw4wSnNhn5W4Z46 Check your SOI here: https://community.icann.org/x/doAFEg<https://community.icann.org/x/doAFEg> Consult the ccNSO SOI Guideline: https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/ccnso-internal-p… Abdalmonem: Unless you have already done so, please complete your SOI 3. Workplan a. Closing discussion: survey or consultation session ICANN82 (8-13 March, Seattle) Bart: follow-up from the discussions by UAC from 2 weeks ago. solicit views from the ccTLD community. Status of UA awareness? You can see a variety of responses. The group was not clear about the goal of the survey. What do you want to achieve, determines the questions. Also, there was no clear view on who would be the target for the survey, again making it difficult to draft the questionnaire The alternative to a survey would be a dedicated session. Suggestion to have a ccTLD testimonial, followed by interactivity. Use of mentimeter is proposed. Additional testimonial, with mentimeter polling as a follow-up. Bart speaks to his illustration. To solicit views from the community around UA awareness. It will require preparation (less than the survey). Similar questions need to be asked * What are you trying to achieve? Stick to 2 or 3 major themes. And have 2 or 3 relevant, inviting presentations / testimonials. Followed by a round of questions * Depends on the length of the session: 2 testimonials for 60 minute session, and 3 for a 90 min. session Engaging way to solicit views and provide inspiration Taking into account the meeting schedule, you have a limited amount of time to prepare. Need to start after ICANN 81 with the prep for ICANN82 Abdalmonem: results will be useful for the UAC. Regina: submit views outside the session Bart: advantage of having open questions Anil: In case we want to have a session at icann82, time is short. Not just ccTLDs who present, but also provide a learning experience. UASG and ICANNorg do a readiness report every year. There was a specific ccTLD survey. That also covers what the blockages are for some ccTLDs regarding UA adoption Preference expressed for the consultation session UA Readiness Report: https://uasg.tech/download/uasg-050-ua-readiness-report-fy24 Anil: progress made. Bart: what are the major factors? Anil: explains why people chose for UA readiness, and what are the blockages UA Readiness Survey for ccTLDs https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/ua-readiness-survey-report-cctl… Anil: ccTLDs can consult with each other. Also, the UASG reports are helpful for registries. Thirdly, there are several agencies that help registries and registrars to help with UA adoption. Blockages? The gvt policies. Often gvt is not taking the decision regarding UA adoption. Some ccTLDs do not get the IDN. resources and manpower are also an issue. Some of the ccTLDs do not have awareness about UA, and the advantages. Bart: baseline for session themes. The starting point. Look at the reports, and check where there are themes. Who could provide a testimonial. Regina: have a look at content of the surveys. Where are there synergies? We are open to enhance it. Seda: Please note newly published brochure is available at the ICANN booth: UA Roadmap for Registry and Registrar Systems https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/ua-roadmap-registries-registrar… Bart: 1. Identify themes from the report 2. Prepare the mentimeter questions and seek presenters for those topics Plan for ICANN82 and beyond. Since the results are inspiring. 1. Review current work items Abdalmomen speaks to the UAC charter, and the purpose and value of the UAC, compared to the value of the ccNSO To prepare the UAC workplan, the UAC used a 3-phased approach. 1. Napkin pitch 2. Impact-effort analysis 3. Setting priorities UAC workplan: https://community.icann.org/x/UIfxDg Bart: suggestion is to have a look at the current work plan, before undertaking any new items. Review the current list of items. Are they still relevant? Regina: this workplan is from March 2024. 2 categories * Near or immediate future items * Mid- to long term items 1. The library is set up. Please suggest additional content, or consult it To suggest new content for the UAC Library, use this template<https://community.icann.org/x/UIAvEQ> and send it to ccnso-uac-submissions(a)icann.org 2. Sharing success stories? Ongoing. In planning for icann82 3. Inform about UA day. See webinar 4. Coordination: reaching out to ALAC, GAC etc. ongoing, and planned 5. Liaison: appointed, doing good work 6. Share reports Abdalmonem: UAC welcomes new members to the committee. To contribute to UAC work The ccNSO Universal Acceptance (UA)Community Mailing and Contact List is used to share and receive UA-related information, ranging from updates of the information repository (library) maintained by the ccNSO Universal Acceptance Committee (UAC) to information on practices, education and tips and events. The Mailing and Contact List also acts as a contact Repository: subscribers receive an automatically generated email every quarter that contains the UA Mailing and Contact list information (UA contact, phone numbers, email addresses as agreed for release under applicable privacy laws) of all subscribed ccTLDs To subscribe, please use the subscription template<https://community.icann.org/x/gYFREw> and send it to ccnsosecretariat(a)icann.org<mailto:ccnsosecretariat@icann.org> Important: your subscription request email must come from the administrative contact address you have currently registered in the IANA database<https://www.iana.org/domains/root/db>. Regina speaks to the mid- to long term work items. List from current workplan displayed on the slide. Abdalmonem: priority setting for the work items happened during the March icann meeting. Any additional items? Ai-Chin: we have done a lot of work. The chair and vice chair. How do we evaluate the progress? Bart: you have a nice way to measure progress. E.g. participation of cctld managers in UA Day events. This year UAC is more involved. As a result of the webinar and the session in Kigali, the level of interest among cctlds increased. That is a good measurement. Whether it can all be attributed to UAC is another question Secondly, what we will do at icann82. If you repeat the same exercise in 2 years, you might see a progress. Mutegeki Cliff to Everyone (9 Nov 2024, 07:53) Uganda DNS Forum under ugCCTLD with take part in organising UA day in Uganda. Abdalmomen: UA Day proposals and cctld participation to evaluate Bart: regarding the mid to long term activities, item number 2: add bullet to it. Survey (session ICANN82) ongoing Based on the experience witj the DASC survey. Based on the icann82 session, you see items developing from it. Revisit this list again after ICANN82. That is one way of taking onboard the results of the 1. Identify new work items 2025-2026 (time permitting) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g_Zcl9v5HoVzavhu7QzMYmoMwCoTYk6jjPbLdR5… 4. UAC at ICANN81 a. Prep week session ✅ 1. UA Strategy: Capacity Building Initiatives | Monday, 11 November. 10:45-12:00 local 5. Meeting schedule post ICANN81 Displayed on screen 6. AOB & Closure Regina: reminder to have a look at the library. Secondly, join the mailing list. Thirdly, let us know if there are any additional priorities. Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Read more about the ccNSO at ICANN81: https://community.icann.org/x/IgDyF

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ICANN81 - UAC
by Claudia Ruiz Nov. 9, 2024

Nov. 9, 2024

ICANN81 ccNSO: Universal Acceptance Committee<https://icann81.sched.com/> Participation Links To help reduce session disruptions, please do not share Zoom participation links on social media. However, we encourage you to share YouTube livestream links (when available) on social media. To ensure transparency of participation in ICANN’s multistakeholder model, please remember to sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name (e.g. First Name + Last Name/Surname). • Zoom Meeting Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/91017066669?pwd=w6oDPuIq14Dk8173FP2crNjW2Nc38n.1 • Zoom Meeting ID: 910 1706 6669 • Zoom Meeting Passcode: ad#tEek1a@ • Zoom International Dial-In Numbers: https://icann.zoom.us/u/ac7QJvXUGO • Zoom Phone Passcode: 631 217 8587 Interpretation Service • Languages Available: English Session Details The ccNSO Universal Acceptance Committee (UAC) will hold an internal work session. The purpose of the UAC is to provide the ccTLD community a platform to interact and share information at a global level and with other groups under the ICANN umbrella on topics related to UA and acceptance of IDNs. Read more: https://community.icann.org/x/IgDyF Session Leader: Bart Boswinkel Staff Facilitator: Claudia Ruiz

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NOTES | UAC | 31 October 2024 at 13:00 UTC
by Joke Braeken Oct. 31, 2024

Oct. 31, 2024

NOTES | UAC | 31 October 2024 at 13:00 UTC 1. Welcome and roll call Welcome by Abdalmomen 2. Administrative matters a. SoI updates Fill out the ccNSO Statement of Interest form: https://forms.gle/79Jw4wSnNhn5W4Z46 [forms.gle]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/forms.gle/79Jw4wSnNhn5W4Z46__;!!PtGJab4!…> Check your SOI here: https://community.icann.org/x/doAFEg<https://community.icann.org/x/doAFEg> Consult the ccNSO SOI Guideline: https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/ccnso-internal-p… [ccnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/fiel…> 1. New members Maria introduces herself and her roles and involvement with UA and related matters. Sabrina introduces herself 1. Meetings post ICANN81: 27 November, 11 December 2024, 22 January 2025, 5 February 2025, 19 February 2025, ICANN82 (March 2025) Bart: apologies for the late start of this meeting. Regular cadence is 2 weeks. Was a good idea to meet before istanbul. Sorry for missing the call next week. Proposed meeting pace Abdalmomen: long break end of the year. Do work offline in the meanwhile. Bart: ok. Let’s see closer to the end of the year. Bart: 13 UTC. does that still work? 3. Continue discussion Survey or ICANN82 Consultation re UA readiness >>> status update regarding UAC brainstorming Bart: we will go over the current state of affairs. Final decision in Istanbul ccNSO Universal Acceptance Committee (UAC) Saturday, 9 November 2024 | 09:00-10:00 local Reference to mentimeter exercise. Good opportunity to share your views at the same time. Variety of views was very interesting. Various topics that you wanted to discuss with the community. Type of info you intend to solicit from the community. Whether that would be via a survey, or via another tool. What made it more difficult is the ideal target audience. It is a core question. Who do you approach, and for what reason? Different views. Tech staff, email service providers, etc. idn cctlds, not limit to ccTLDs…. You might converge to a view. however , the question is whether the survey would be the best tool to use at this stage. Taking into account the results. What do you want to do with the survey? Again, different views. Something to consider, also for future discussions. Challenges for UAC? Limited number of responses. Again, that reinforces the statement on whether the survey is the most practical tool to engage with the community. Challenges for respondents? Hand in hand with “who do you target”? Seda: Another session where the UA program team organizes will feature a panel on UA Day. FYI UA Strategy: Capacity Building Initiatives [icann81.sched.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann81.sched.com/event/1p2Cn/ua-strateg…> Monday, 11 Nov 2024, at 10:45 - 12:00 local Bart: Any questions regarding the UAC brainstorming session, and the results? None >>> proposed way forward, alternative to a survey Bart: at times we use for other WGs other methods. Including for UAC in Kigali. Using mentimenter to seek interaction with the people in the room. Almost like doing structured interviews. Specific, relevant questions. In prep of the meetings 3 weeks ago, we came up with this “test set of questions” to seek interest from potential icann session attendees. Just an indication of the question one could ask the audience, regarding UA readiness. Bart shows a proposed high level session outline and mentimeter questions. Alternative path. Use testimonials to illustrate (lack) of UA readiness. You need meetings to prepare a good session at ICANN82. Abdalmomen: any thoughts? None Bart: let’s continue the discussion at ICANN 81. In preparation of that meeting, let’s elaborate a bit more the consultation. Let’s take a final decision in Istanbul. Abdalmomen: sounds good. Abdalmomen: any feedback regarding the prep week session? What could be improved? What went well? Seda: important to show the collaboration. Working together on UA. happy to see new members here today. Positive feedback in chat In future, have more updates regarding the UAC activities. Showcase your work. Only needed if there are meaningful updates to share The panel for ICANN 81 looks like. Increasing number of event proposals from ccTLDs. Showcase how ccTLDs can contribute to UA Day events. Setting example for ccTLDs Bart: when will the selection be completed? Seda: about 110 proposals. Review until 8 November. Mid-november the short-list. Publish end November. UA Day events March, April, May Bart: ccnso held a webinar on 18 sept. maybe do another webinar early February. These are various UA days in your region. Ask ccTLDs who organize an event. Heads up prior to the call for proposals End January, after 5 Feb. Good idea? Webinar as follow-up? Seda: works. Regina: agree Maria: nice. See which cctld that will do soemthimg. Motivating to others. Webinar can cover who is going to hold events, how to join them. UA day is in place since 2 years: registries sharing their experiences what they did. Bart: refer to Kigali meeting. https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-06sep24-en.htm [ccnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announc…> Abdalmomen: 2 testimonials. Additional ccTLDs who will prepare for 2025. Past and future in the same webinar. Bart: new work item 4. Preparing for ICANN 81 a. Feedback UA Community Update Session,30 October 2024 b. work session ( Saturday 9 November 2024, block 1 9.00 am local time ( 06.00 am UTC) i. agenda: decision on topic ICANN82, and start prep ii. Review work-plan & potential new items UAC Work Plan, March 2024 https://community.icann.org/x/UIfxDg Bart: let’s review where you are with respect to the work items that are already identified. A new webinar would be a short-term work item. Bart: we will circulate the current workplan prior to the meeting. iii. Confirm Meeting schedule post ICANN 81 C. UA Strategy: Capacity Building Initiatives: 11 November 2024 at 10:45 Maria: for UAC update session in future, it could be good to show the content of the UAC Library and what documents are already available ther Regarding the surveys. We participated in the centr surveys. UA implement, IDN implementation and the technical part. What does it mean for a ccTLD to be UA ready. Such surveys are usually about registry systems. E.g. website, whois, rdap, mail systems. Usually these questions are for technical staff. I think it is better to have separate surveys. Do not mix them. Abdalmomen: as per the UAC charter we do not need to overlap with other efforts Bart: prior to starting the discussion, this group looked a the EURid world report an the icann survey. Avoid overlap with these efforts, and others. This reinforces the bit about not using a survey as a tool, but rather seek an interactive consultation. More of a marketing operation. Do not repeat what has been done. Maria: our focus on non-technical issues? Bart: not necessarily. Abdalmomen: mail server. Scope of the ccnso. Ua readiness for ccTLDs. UAC is the window. 4. AOB Seda: UASG working groups. Discussion on developing the UA progress indicators. IDN ccTLD registration data. Can they get it? See how many IDN ccTLDs are registered? Can ccNSO discuss. Secondly, the EAI guide. Can ccTLDs use the EAI certification guide through the email services they are currently using. Can they promote the guide with the local email service providers. Bart: have you tried the GSE people to contact them directly? Seda: have not thought about that. Can check. Regarding the certification guide. Local initiatives in Rwanda and Thailand. Early adopters. 3 levels: silver, gold, platinum. Medals. https://uasg.tech/eai-certification/ [uasg.tech]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/uasg.tech/eai-certification/__;!!PtGJab4…> Maria: Could we add CENTR and IDN world report results into the UAC Library Joke: To suggest new content for the UAC Library, use this template<https://community.icann.org/x/UIAvEQ> and send it to ccnso-uac-submissions(a)icann.org<mailto:ccnso-uac-submissions@icann.org> Bart: perhaps this could be a testimonial at ICANN82 Maria: We use an external software provider. They implemented EAI. we use a platform to provide test email addresses in cyrillic to local developers who want to test their platforms or update their products. Seda: Anawin had presented the eAI self certification guide experience on the latest webinar of ccNSO for UA Day Abdalmomen: testimonial for production by Anawin, and a test one by Maria Bart: nice approach to get ready for ICANN82 5. Adjourn Thank you all. Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Read more about the ccNSO at ICANN81: https://community.icann.org/x/IgDyF

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NOTES | UAC | 31 October 2024 at 13:00 UTC
by Joke Braeken Oct. 31, 2024

Oct. 31, 2024

NOTES | UAC | 31 October 2024 at 13:00 UTC 1. Welcome and roll call Welcome by Abdalmomen 2. Administrative matters a. SoI updates Fill out the ccNSO Statement of Interest form: https://forms.gle/79Jw4wSnNhn5W4Z46<https://forms.gle/79Jw4wSnNhn5W4Z46> Check your SOI here: https://community.icann.org/x/doAFEg<https://community.icann.org/x/doAFEg> Consult the ccNSO SOI Guideline: https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/ccnso-internal-p… 1. New members Maria introduces herself and her roles and involvement with UA and related matters. Sabrina introduces herself 1. Meetings post ICANN81: 27 November, 11 December 2024, 22 January 2025, 5 February 2025, 19 February 2025, ICANN82 (March 2025) Bart: apologies for the late start of this meeting. Regular cadence is 2 weeks. Was a good idea to meet before istanbul. Sorry for missing the call next week. Proposed meeting pace Abdalmomen: long break end of the year. Do work offline in the meanwhile. Bart: ok. Let’s see closer to the end of the year. Bart: 13 UTC. does that still work? 3. Continue discussion Survey or ICANN82 Consultation re UA readiness >>> status update regarding UAC brainstorming Bart: we will go over the current state of affairs. Final decision in Istanbul ccNSO Universal Acceptance Committee (UAC) Saturday, 9 November 2024 | 09:00-10:00 local Reference to mentimeter exercise. Good opportunity to share your views at the same time. Variety of views was very interesting. Various topics that you wanted to discuss with the community. Type of info you intend to solicit from the community. Whether that would be via a survey, or via another tool. What made it more difficult is the ideal target audience. It is a core question. Who do you approach, and for what reason? Different views. Tech staff, email service providers, etc. idn cctlds, not limit to ccTLDs…. You might converge to a view. however , the question is whether the survey would be the best tool to use at this stage. Taking into account the results. What do you want to do with the survey? Again, different views. Something to consider, also for future discussions. Challenges for UAC? Limited number of responses. Again, that reinforces the statement on whether the survey is the most practical tool to engage with the community. Challenges for respondents? Hand in hand with “who do you target”? Seda: Another session where the UA program team organizes will feature a panel on UA Day. FYI UA Strategy: Capacity Building Initiatives<https://icann81.sched.com/event/1p2Cn/ua-strategy-capacity-building-initiat…> Monday, 11 Nov 2024, at 10:45 - 12:00 local Bart: Any questions regarding the UAC brainstorming session, and the results? None >>> proposed way forward, alternative to a survey Bart: at times we use for other WGs other methods. Including for UAC in Kigali. Using mentimenter to seek interaction with the people in the room. Almost like doing structured interviews. Specific, relevant questions. In prep of the meetings 3 weeks ago, we came up with this “test set of questions” to seek interest from potential icann session attendees. Just an indication of the question one could ask the audience, regarding UA readiness. Bart shows a proposed high level session outline and mentimeter questions. Alternative path. Use testimonials to illustrate (lack) of UA readiness. You need meetings to prepare a good session at ICANN82. Abdalmomen: any thoughts? None Bart: let’s continue the discussion at ICANN 81. In preparation of that meeting, let’s elaborate a bit more the consultation. Let’s take a final decision in Istanbul. Abdalmomen: sounds good. Abdalmomen: any feedback regarding the prep week session? What could be improved? What went well? Seda: important to show the collaboration. Working together on UA. happy to see new members here today. Positive feedback in chat In future, have more updates regarding the UAC activities. Showcase your work. Only needed if there are meaningful updates to share The panel for ICANN 81 looks like. Increasing number of event proposals from ccTLDs. Showcase how ccTLDs can contribute to UA Day events. Setting example for ccTLDs Bart: when will the selection be completed? Seda: about 110 proposals. Review until 8 November. Mid-november the short-list. Publish end November. UA Day events March, April, May Bart: ccnso held a webinar on 18 sept. maybe do another webinar early February. These are various UA days in your region. Ask ccTLDs who organize an event. Heads up prior to the call for proposals End January, after 5 Feb. Good idea? Webinar as follow-up? Seda: works. Regina: agree Maria: nice. See which cctld that will do soemthimg. Motivating to others. Webinar can cover who is going to hold events, how to join them. UA day is in place since 2 years: registries sharing their experiences what they did. Bart: refer to Kigali meeting. https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-06sep24-en.htm Abdalmomen: 2 testimonials. Additional ccTLDs who will prepare for 2025. Past and future in the same webinar. Bart: new work item 4. Preparing for ICANN 81 a. Feedback UA Community Update Session,30 October 2024 b. work session ( Saturday 9 November 2024, block 1 9.00 am local time ( 06.00 am UTC) i. agenda: decision on topic ICANN82, and start prep ii. Review work-plan & potential new items UAC Work Plan, March 2024 https://community.icann.org/x/UIfxDg Bart: let’s review where you are with respect to the work items that are already identified. A new webinar would be a short-term work item. Bart: we will circulate the current workplan prior to the meeting. iii. Confirm Meeting schedule post ICANN 81 C. UA Strategy: Capacity Building Initiatives: 11 November 2024 at 10:45 Maria: for UAC update session in future, it could be good to show the content of the UAC Library and what documents are already available ther Regarding the surveys. We participated in the centr surveys. UA implement, IDN implementation and the technical part. What does it mean for a ccTLD to be UA ready. Such surveys are usually about registry systems. E.g. website, whois, rdap, mail systems. Usually these questions are for technical staff. I think it is better to have separate surveys. Do not mix them. Abdalmomen: as per the UAC charter we do not need to overlap with other efforts Bart: prior to starting the discussion, this group looked a the EURid world report an the icann survey. Avoid overlap with these efforts, and others. This reinforces the bit about not using a survey as a tool, but rather seek an interactive consultation. More of a marketing operation. Do not repeat what has been done. Maria: our focus on non-technical issues? Bart: not necessarily. Abdalmomen: mail server. Scope of the ccnso. Ua readiness for ccTLDs. UAC is the window. 4. AOB Seda: UASG working groups. Discussion on developing the UA progress indicators. IDN ccTLD registration data. Can they get it? See how many IDN ccTLDs are registered? Can ccNSO discuss. Secondly, the EAI guide. Can ccTLDs use the EAI certification guide through the email services they are currently using. Can they promote the guide with the local email service providers. Bart: have you tried the GSE people to contact them directly? Seda: have not thought about that. Can check. Regarding the certification guide. Local initiatives in Rwanda and Thailand. Early adopters. 3 levels: silver, gold, platinum. Medals. https://uasg.tech/eai-certification/ Maria: Could we add CENTR and IDN world report results into the UAC Library Joke: To suggest new content for the UAC Library, use this template<https://community.icann.org/x/UIAvEQ> and send it to ccnso-uac-submissions(a)icann.org<mailto:ccnso-uac-submissions@icann.org> Bart: perhaps this could be a testimonial at ICANN82 Maria: We use an external software provider. They implemented EAI. we use a platform to provide test email addresses in cyrillic to local developers who want to test their platforms or update their products. Seda: Anawin had presented the eAI self certification guide experience on the latest webinar of ccNSO for UA Day Abdalmomen: testimonial for production by Anawin, and a test one by Maria Bart: nice approach to get ready for ICANN82 5. Adjourn Thank you all. Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Read more about the ccNSO at ICANN81: https://community.icann.org/x/IgDyF

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Draft agenda ccNSO UA Committee teleconference (25) | 31 October 2024 at 13:00 UTC
by Bart Boswinkel Oct. 31, 2024

Oct. 31, 2024

Dear all, Please find included the draft agenda for the upcoming meeting and back ground material 1. Welcome and roll call 2. Administrative matters * SoI updates * New members * Meetings post ICANN81: 27 November, 11 December 2024, 22 January 2025, 5 February 2025, 19 February 2025, ICANN82 (March 2025) 3. Continue discussion Survey or ICANN82 Consultation re UA readiness 4. Preparing for ICANN81 * Feedback UA Community Update Session,30 October 2024 * work session ( Saturday 9 November 2024, block 1 9.00 am local time ( 06.00 am UTC) i. agenda: decision on topic ICANN82, and start prep ii. Review work-plan & potential new items iii. Confirm Meeting schedule post ICANN81 * UA Strategy: Capacity Building Initiatives: 11 November 2024 at 10:45 1. AOB 2. Adjourn Kind regards, Bart From: claudia.ruiz(a)icann.org When: 14:00 - 15:00 31 October 2024 Subject: [ccNSO-UACommittee] ccNSO UA Committee teleconference (25) | 31 October 2024 at 13:00 UTC Location: 13:00 UTC | https://icann.zoom.us/j/91427477253?pwd=VFh2ck9NczlLMXdRTjhYUlRHWHFOdz09 Dear all, The next ccNSO UA Committee teleconference (25) is scheduled for 31 October 2024 at 13:00 UTC. An agenda will be circulated prior to the call. Please find the call details below: Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/91427477253?pwd=VFh2ck9NczlLMXdRTjhYUlRHWHFOdz09 [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/j/91427477253?pwd=VFh2ck9N…> Meeting ID: 914 2747 7253 Passcode: ccNSO-UAC1 Dial in Passcode: 5321318135 Find your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/adKGO9HP2S [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/u/adKGO9HP2S__;!!PtGJab4!7…>

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ccNSO UA Committee teleconference (25) | 31 October 2024 at 13:00 UTC
by Claudia Ruiz Oct. 25, 2024

Oct. 25, 2024

Dear all, The next ccNSO UA Committee teleconference (25) is scheduled for 31 October 2024 at 13:00 UTC. An agenda will be circulated prior to the call. Please find the call details below: Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/91427477253?pwd=VFh2ck9NczlLMXdRTjhYUlRHWHFOdz09 Meeting ID: 914 2747 7253 Passcode: ccNSO-UAC1 Dial in Passcode: 5321318135 Find your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/adKGO9HP2S

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UA Day 2025 call for event proposals | deadline extended to 18 October 2024
by Joke Braeken Oct. 11, 2024

Oct. 11, 2024

Dear All, This is to inform you that the deadline for UA Day 2025 event proposal submissions has been extended to 18 October 2024. Read more about the call for proposals here<http://uasg.tech/2024/08/global-internet-community-encouraged-to-submit-eve…>, or watch the recording of the ccNSO webinar<https://community.icann.org/x/ooNJD> held on 18 September. Questions about UA Day 2025 can be directed to UAProgram(a)icann.org<mailto:UAProgram@icann.org>. Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Read more about the ccNSO at ICANN81: https://community.icann.org/x/IgDyF From: Joke Braeken <joke.braeken(a)icann.org> Date: Wednesday, 18 September 2024 at 13:42 To: "ccnso-members(a)icann.org" <ccnso-members(a)icann.org>, "ccTLDcommunity(a)cctld-managers.org" <ccTLDcommunity(a)cctld-managers.org>, ccnso-council <ccnso-council(a)icann.org> Subject: Reminder: UA Day event webinar today, Wednesday, 18 September 2024 at 13:00 UTC https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-06sep24-en.htm Dear All, Join the ccNSO Universal Acceptance Committee for a 1-hour webinar on Wednesday, 18 September 2024 at 13:00 UTC. During the webinar, you will learn more about ccTLD experiences regarding previous editions of UA Day, and the call for event proposals<http://uasg.tech/2024/08/global-internet-community-encouraged-to-submit-eve…> for the next edition, held in March 2025. past and future UA Day events, by and for ccTLDs Session chair: Abdalmonem Galila (.مصر), Chair UAC * Welcome * Looking back: ccTLD events for UA Day 2024 * Seda Akbulut, ICANN org * Anawin Pongsaboripat, .th * Margarita Valdes, .cl * Call for event proposals UA Day 2025 * Seda Akbulut, ICANN org * Wrap-up and closure HOW TO PARTICIPATE? | Register in advance for this meeting: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0lcuyvpjosE9Ibc2pyWtSzi2w4hRX-_M4b After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Recordings will become available here: https://community.icann.org/x/ooNJD UA Day, held annually, is an opportunity to rally local, national, regional, and global communities and organizations to spread UA awareness and to promote UA adoption with key stakeholders. UA Day 2025 will consist of various virtual and in-person events held by the UASG, ICANN, global partners, and regional and local organizations between 1 March and 30 May 2025. The global community is now encouraged to submit event proposals for UA Day 2025. Read more here<https://uasg.tech/2024/08/global-internet-community-encouraged-to-submit-ev…>. Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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NOTES | UAC | 9 October 2024 (14 UTC)
by Joke Braeken Oct. 9, 2024

Oct. 9, 2024

NOTES | UAC | 9 October 2024 (14 UTC) 1. Welcome Welcome by Abdalmonem, UAC Chair First meeting today, after the webinar held on 18 Sept to promote UA Day event proposals 2. Administrative matters a. SoI Update Fill out the ccNSO Statement of Interest form: https://forms.gle/79Jw4wSnNhn5W4Z46 Check your SOI here: https://community.icann.org/x/doAFEg<https://community.icann.org/x/doAFEg> Consult the ccNSO SOI Guideline: https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/ccnso-internal-p… 1. New members Following a call for volunteers, new members joined the Committee. Thank you for joining today Holmes (.mo): first time joining. In the future, would be looking forward to be involved Sami (.bh): we organised UA Day for the past 2 years. We have a university program promoting UA Day. 6 universities, ICANN org working together. Honour to join today. Looking forward to contribute Abdalmonem: hackathon. Was successful. Introduces Regina as well. Benedict: introduces himself. Benedict Obirim Sagoe, staff member at the Ghana Domain Name Registry (GDNR). As an organization associated with .GH ccTLD, we are keen to actively participate in and contribute to the efforts related to Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) and Universal Acceptance (UA). We have successfully organized two UA day training and awareness in Ghana (2023 and 2024). I was the lead organizer in the 2023 which focused on introduction to IDN. The 2024 one was organized in collaboration with EGIGFA and the Association of African Universities(AAU). I believe that my involvement will be beneficial to the global ccTLD community. Bart: Sabrina Wilkinson applied for membership as well, but was unable to join today 1. Progress Library Abdalmonem: useful resource for ccTLDs. Suggestion to add an additional link. Bart: The ccNSO Universal Acceptance Library is a useful resource on UA-related topics for ccTLDs. You can do both searches and suggestions for content in the library. This library is maintained by the ccNSO Universal Acceptance Committee (UAC). Read more here: https://community.icann.org/x/UIAvEQ It is a vetted list of resources. There is an editorial committee which examines the resources, to ensure they are of relevance to the ccTLD community. Seda: good reminder for me. The UASG, the EAI WG has developed a certification guide for email service providers. In use now. We are encouraging the organisations to use the self-certification guide. ccTLDs might have connections with local email providers? Abdalmomen: more than 2 years in the making. This is relevant to ccTLDs. Mail server, regaistrants using their own languages. Seda: https://uasg.tech/eai-certification Abdalmomen: hackathon by .bh. Good practice. Also good example from Vadim. Sami: follow-up hackathon next week. Abdalmonem: good practice. Successful case study. Share once done. Seda: One example for the early adapter of EAI self certification guide is for the Thai email addresses. https://thnic.or.th/en/news-naxsolution_ Abdalmonen: UA is not only for IDNs. Also new gTLDs that use IDNs. ASCII ones. Other levels. Unicodes considered as IDNs. Seda: UA Curriculum documents: https://community.icann.org/display/TUA/Draft+UA+Curriculum 3. UA Day 2025 a. Review UAC Webinar UA Day: what went well? What can be improved? Did it have an impact? Bart: webinar on 18 september. What was the impression? From audience and presenters? >> What went well? Abdalmonem: flow of the session. Different aspects covered. Some stats shared by SEDA and testimonials by .th and .cl . flow was fantastic. We were successful. Good for new members Seda: it went well. We received a good number of proposals. We started accepting proposals earlier. Considering to extend the deadline. It was useful. 5 ccTLDs submitted proposals. One in the pipeline. Potentially some additional ones coming up. Here is a reminder that the call for proposals is still open. Interest was high. Provided relevant information. Seda: usually we receive more proposals close to the deadline. Half of the proposals compared to last year. Still a few days left. Regina: good focus. Experience from peers. Agree to extend deadline. Bart: refer to webinar. We can promote the extension of the deadline to all ccTLDs. Joke: https://community.icann.org/display/ccnsowkspc/ccNSO+Webinars recording is here >> What can be improved? Abdalmomen: prepare sooner. Bart: content? Or the marketing of the webinar? Abdalmomen: the marketing of the webinar. Bart: good preparation. You could sense it from the flow of the webinar itself. 1. Cooperation with UNESCO see: https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-and-unesco-join-forces… Bart: for your information Seda: in contact with UNESCO to shortlist the UA Day event proposals. Regina: they will not organise, but promote the events selected? Seda: collaborating on existing events. Currently no fixed plan for dedicated events. Regina: discussion at UA Day in Belgrade. We also plan to renew the MoU with UNESCO. Would be good to do sth together next year. Will reach out to you offline. Bart: panelists selected. Informed ICANN staff Future update from the panelists to UAC would be nice 4. Status UA readiness Survey & next steps Abdalmonen: one of the main tasks ahead for us. Survey. During the 4 September meeting, we did mentimeter polling. UAC members participated. Joke: 4 september brainstorming Summary of the results from the mentimeter polling. Abdalmomen: can we ask the new members to respond to these questions Bart: variety of responses. These are your responses. Not staff driven. Do you think that input will change? Abdalmomen: not really. But the new members adopted good practices. Would be good to share Bart: we need a way to converge. What type of information are you seeking? We need convergence Abdalmomen: we need to move forward Joke: diversity of responses. Goal for UAC is to showcase testimonials Survey is one tool. But there are other tools that could reach the goal Bart: organise a session in Seattle. Explore with the ccTLDs present to explore what are obstacles for UA adoption. Is there a way to use mentimeter to do this? We will share an example with you. Rough idea of how such a session could look like Survey is a tool to verify views. In depth search for risks, obstacles. Confirm potentially afterwards via a survey. Thus potentially reach a broader audience. Verify the outcomes of your initial findings. Sami: i have a concern. Survey input collected. What is the implementation plan? Achieving targets? Lots of discussions at ICANN. How to share results or resources between countries and TLDs. Abdalmomen: that happened for DASC. who did what? Concerns raised by Sami, we are collecting info. Away from ccTLDs. Confidential results. Data collected will not be shared. Bart: how do we share info across the ccTLD community? Sami: actual working solutions, technology. Bart: UAC could act as a broker Here is the charter of the UAC, which highlights the scope of UAC. https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/uac-terms-reference-01jul23-en.pdf Sami: showcasing the work will help. Make it easy to find information. Joke: Here is the charter of the UAC, which highlights the scope of UAC. https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/uac-terms-reference-01jul23-en.pdf Bart: being in a room is indeed creating that network of people. A survey is not the tool to achieve the goal you try to achieve. DASC had some follow-up session driven from the results of the 1st survey. Where they organised sessions, they see some positive changes. Might be independent of their work. People are alerted to what is happening. Abdalmonen: the DASC challenges are inspiring. We learn from eachother. Bart: consider whether we could solicit info in Seattle in another way Seda: In addition to the library, you may reach some resources and tools that shows the UA readiness levels in different platforms, and code samples that can help make your systems UA ready. https://www.icann.org/ua-evaluations-en Bart: suggestion on how the mentimeter polling in Seattle could look like Similar to what you did on 4 Sept. You can repeat the exercise in a broader context in seattle. Abdalmomen: i like the flow. How could others answer the question. Question regarding blocking. Other participants might be able to make suggestions on how to overcome the blockage. Bart: indeed. Start the conversation. Then you could consider a follow-up survey, which is more targeted. Abdalmomen: have a plan for the survey. Review the questions. Future updates after the survey. What are we looking for? Ask UASG to help ccTLDs. Something like that. A suggestion. Bart: let’s revisit this discussion at the next meeting, on 23 oct. We will check with the UASG how to move forward. Options: survey. OR. Announce in Istanbul that UAC will organise a session at ICANN82, potentially to be follow-up with a more targeted survey. Let’s discuss when we meet next. Take final decision at the workshop in Istanbul. Survey development will take effort. Opportunity for the newer members to become familiar with the issues around surveys and mentimenter Abdalmomen: this is how it works. Make the announcement at ICANN 81. Regina: makes sense. We could get interesting hints at the next icann meeting. Always tricky to decide what to do with the data. Learn from ccTLDs what would make them to decide to join. Introdcng self-ceritifacation. Boost for IDNs. what would be useful for them? They need to report to their board or governance structure. They need to justify the effort and the obstacles. Practical insights is what we need. Bart: such a session like the one in Seattle provides a sound basis to update your road map. You got limited resources. 5. In-person meetings Istanbul: topics? Universal Acceptance Committee (UAC) Working Session Saturday, 9 November | 09:00-12:00 6. Next meetings: a. 23 October 2024| 13.00 UTC b. Saturday 9 November 2024 | 9-10 am Local time (06.00-07.00 UTC), In- person ( & remote), c. 20 November 2024 | 14.00 UTC (TBD’ed due to day-light saving some of attendees) 7. AOB Seda: progress indicators. ccTLD info needed. Could ccnso and UAC help us in getting IDN ccTLD registration data for 2nd and 3rd level, to develop UA progress indicators. Similarly on the evamualition page, there is a survey on EAI. quarterly basis. Data based on gTLD zones. Is UAC interested in something similar. Potential discussion at Istanbul? Bart: please send an email to secretariat. We can include it in agenda for next meetings. 8. Adjourn Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Read more about the ccNSO at ICANN81: https://community.icann.org/x/IgDyF

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UAC meeting today at 14 UTC
by Joke Braeken Oct. 9, 2024

Oct. 9, 2024

Dear All, The UAC meeting today will be held at 14 UTC. Apologies for the confusion. Enclosed is again the calendar invite. Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Read more about the ccNSO at ICANN81: https://community.icann.org/x/IgDyF From: AC L via ccNSO-UACommittee <ccnso-uacommittee(a)icann.org> Reply to: AC L <aclu201508(a)gmail.com> Date: Wednesday, 9 October 2024 at 12:39 To: Bart Boswinkel <bart.boswinkel(a)icann.org> Cc: "ccNSO-UACommittee(a)icann.org" <ccnso-uacommittee(a)icann.org> Subject: [ccNSO-UACommittee] Re: Draft Agenda 9 October 2024- 13.00 UTC I would like to confirm whether the meeting is at 13:00 UTC or 14:00 UTC. Bart Boswinkel via ccNSO-UACommittee <ccnso-uacommittee(a)icann.org<mailto:ccnso-uacommittee@icann.org>> 於 2024年10月9日週三 17:59 寫道： Dear all, Please find included draft agenda for todays meeting. Apologies for lateness. Hoe to talk you in a few hours Draft Agenda 1. Welcome 2. Administrative matters * SoI Update * New members * Progress Library 1. UA Day 2025 * Review UAC Webinar UA Day: what went well? What can be improved? Did it have an impact? * Cooperation with UNESCO ( see: https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-and-unesco-join-forces… ) 1. Status UA readiness Survey & next steps 2. In-person meetings Istanbul: topics? 3. Next meetings: * 23 October 2024| 13.00 UTC * Saturday 9 November 2024 | 9-10 am Local time (06.00-07.00 UTC), In- person ( & remote), * 20 November 2024 | 14.00 UTC (TBD’ed due to day-light saving some of attendees) 1. AOB 2. Adjourn _______________________________________________ ccNSO-UACommittee mailing list -- ccnso-uacommittee(a)icann.org<mailto:ccnso-uacommittee@icann.org> To unsubscribe send an email to ccnso-uacommittee-leave(a)icann.org<mailto:ccnso-uacommittee-leave@icann.org> _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

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Agenda item 4: background | survey
by Joke Braeken Oct. 9, 2024

Oct. 9, 2024

Dear All, In preparation of agenda item 4 on the agenda for today’s meeting, I am sending you some background materials. On 4 September, UAC did a brainstorming session regarding a UA survey for ccTLDs. Please find the results of the mentimeter polling enclosed, and the meeting notes here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RlzE372fdZlT9K4jWQV8qdN9oM9VQy9z/edit?u… Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Read more about the ccNSO at ICANN81: https://community.icann.org/x/IgDyF From: Bart Boswinkel via ccNSO-UACommittee <ccnso-uacommittee(a)icann.org> Reply to: Bart Boswinkel <bart.boswinkel(a)icann.org> Date: Wednesday, 9 October 2024 at 11:59 To: "ccNSO-UACommittee(a)icann.org" <ccnso-uacommittee(a)icann.org> Subject: [ccNSO-UACommittee] Draft Agenda 9 October 2024- 13.00 UTC Dear all, Please find included draft agenda for todays meeting. Apologies for lateness. Hoe to talk you in a few hours Draft Agenda 1. Welcome 2. Administrative matters * SoI Update * New members * Progress Library 3. UA Day 2025 * Review UAC Webinar UA Day: what went well? What can be improved? Did it have an impact? * Cooperation with UNESCO ( see: https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-and-unesco-join-forces… ) 4. Status UA readiness Survey & next steps 5. In-person meetings Istanbul: topics? 6. Next meetings: * 23 October 2024| 13.00 UTC * Saturday 9 November 2024 | 9-10 am Local time (06.00-07.00 UTC), In- person ( & remote), * 20 November 2024 | 14.00 UTC (TBD’ed due to day-light saving some of attendees) 7. AOB 8. Adjourn

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