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Please check again | Notification of Electronic vote | Motion Approval of the GNSO Council’s Clarifying Statement Regarding Select Pending SubPro Recommendations
by Terri Agnew Oct. 13, 2023

Oct. 13, 2023

**Please check your emails again, we have resent the tally vote. Thank you. Terri Dear Councilors, By now you should have received your electronic ballots for the Motion Approval of the GNSO Council’s Clarifying Statement Regarding Select Pending SubPro Recommendations https://community.icann.org/x/_oNME Please make sure that you received your ballot, from tally(a)icann.org<mailto:tally@icann.org>, and if you do not please let us know immediately: gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> The vote will close at 23:59 UTC on Monday, 16 October 2023 Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO [signature_3685403896]

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Notification of Electronic vote | Motion Approval of the GNSO Council’s Clarifying Statement Regarding Select Pending SubPro Recommendations
by Terri Agnew Oct. 13, 2023

Oct. 13, 2023

Dear Councilors, By now you should have received your electronic ballots for the Motion Approval of the GNSO Council’s Clarifying Statement Regarding Select Pending SubPro Recommendations https://community.icann.org/x/_oNME Please make sure that you received your ballot, from tally(a)icann.org<mailto:tally@icann.org>, and if you do not please let us know immediately: gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> The vote will close at 23:59 UTC on Monday, 16 October 2023 Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO [signature_3685403896]

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Add to your ICANN78 schedule | Sessions of interest to GNSO Councilors
by Terri Agnew Oct. 12, 2023

Oct. 12, 2023

Dear all, As a follow up to Julie’s email below, reminding you how to add ICANN sessions to your schedule, please find below a list of sessions of interest to GNSO councilors. Please note, certain sessions are considered mandatory attendance for seated councilors, and are marked as such. Please refer to the full schedule <https://icann78.sched.com/> to select the other SO/AC, Stakeholder Group, Constituency sessions you may be interested in. REGISTER NOW! DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS 20 October 2023! All listed in local time – CEST (UTC +2) Saturday, 21 October * 09:00-10:00 - GNSO IDN EPDP Working Session (1 of 3) * 09:00-10:00 - EPDP Phase 2 small team * 10:30-12:00 - GNSO IDN EPDP Working Session (2 of 3) * 10:30-12:00 - GNSO Transfer Policy Review PDP Working Group * 13:15-14:30 - Joint session: At-Large & GNSO council meeting (All councilors) * 15:00-16:00 - GNSO Council small team - SubPro Pending Recommendations * 16:30-18:00 - GNSO celebration session (16:30-17:30 event & 17:30-18:00 cocktail) (All councilors) * 19:30 - ? - GNSO Council dinner – (GNSO councilors only - All councilors/ incoming and outgoing) Sunday, 22 October * 09:00-10:00 - GNSO Working Session 1 of 2 (All councilors) * 10:30-12:00 - GNSO Working Session 2 of 2 (All councilors) * 13:15-14:30 - Joint session: ccNSO & GNSO council meeting (All councilors) Monday, 23 October * 15:00-16:00 – Joint session: GAC & GNSO council meeting (All councilors) * 16:30-17:30 - GNSO IDN EPDP Working Session (3 of 3) Tuesday, 24 October * 17:45-18:45 - GNSO Council Informal meeting [closed] (All councilors/ incoming and outgoing) Wednesday, 25 October * 09:00-10:00 – Joint session: ICANN Board & GNSO Council (All councilors) * 13:00-15:00- GNSO Council part 1 (All councilors) * 15:15-15:45 – GNSO Council part 2 - Admin (All councilors) – seating of new councilors, voting of GNSO Chair and Vice-Chair selection Thursday, 26 October * 13:15-14:30 – GNSO Council Wrap-up ( All councilors) Please reach out to gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> if you have questions about which session to attend. Safe Travels! Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO [signature_3154358516] From: council <council-bounces(a)gnso.icann.org> on behalf of Julie Bisland via council <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Reply-To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, October 9, 2023 at 12:15 PM To: "council(a)gnso.icann.org" <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Cc: Julie Bisland via Gnso-secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: [council] ICANN78 GNSO Sessions - How to Get Organized / Remote Participation Details Dear all, With ICANN78<https://meetings.icann.org/en/icann78> just around the corner, please take a moment to read the information below for a seamless and successful meeting. REGISTER NOW! DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS 20 October 2023! * Sign into Your ICANN Account or create an account here [account.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/account.icann.org/login__;!!PtGJab4!6cOl…>. * Register by selecting the Meeting Registration tile. * Click on the Registration link. NOTE: There will be no onsite registration facilities this year so you must register in advance. In-person, advance registration will close on 20 October 2023. After that point in time, only virtual participation will be open for continued registration. Walk-up and late registrations will not be accepted after the in-person advance registration closes. All walk-up and late registered attendees will only have access to virtual participation. Before creating your schedule, please read this page carefully: https://meetings.icann.org/en/remote-participation. If participating on-site, please read the Health and Safety page<https://meetings.icann.org/en/78healthandsafety>. CREATE YOUR MEETING SCHEDULE * Access the schedule here [icann78.sched.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann78.sched.com/__;!!PtGJab4!6cOlouu0y…>. The schedule shows up with blank circular radial buttons to the left of each session. Hover over the radial button and click “ADD TO MY SCHEDULE” or just click to add the checkmark. * Once you’ve selected all sessions, click the My Schedule link in the lower left corner or hover over your profile and select My Schedule. * Click the Phone icon (located on the right side of the page) * In the bottom section, “Export Calendar”, click the link next to “My Schedule”. When the .ics is exported, add it to the appropriate calendar. OR, after exporting, drag and drop the .ics file into your calendar. * Please remember, for security purposes, participation links will be posted 24-hours prior to the session start times. There will be no calendar invitations sent, as the meeting schedule allows you to download all sessions of interest to your individual calendars Review the Participation Tools and update Zoom * All sessions will use Zoom rooms. Access details are available 24hrs prior. * Visit the Participation Tools page<https://meetings.icann.org/en/remote-participation> for links to download the latest version of Zoom for access to the ICANN Meeting sessions. * Please see the ICANN Meeting Virtual Participation How-To Guide for more information on how to get the most out of the virtual meeting tools. Links to Bookmark ICANN78 Meeting Schedule [icann78.sched.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann78.sched.com/__;!!PtGJab4!6cOlouu0y…> GNSO ICANN78 GNSO Remote Participation Wiki Page<https://community.icann.org/x/igBgDw> GNSO Session agendas<https://community.icann.org/x/dIfxDg> For all GNSO meeting-related queries (RP or others), please email us at: gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> and we will be more than happy to assist! Kind regards, GNSO SO/AC Support team -- Julie Bisland Policy Operations Sr. Coordinator (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Skype ID: 79613b691cb8a6c1 Find out more about the GNSO by visiting: https://learn.icann.org/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__learn.icann.org_&d=DwM…> Follow @GNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ICANN_GNSO<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANN-5FGN…> Transcripts and recordings of GNSO Working Group and Council events are located on the GNSO Master Calendar <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_grou…> [signature_3681048702]

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FW: [Ext] NEW: ICANN Appoints Vice President of Government and IGO Engagement for APAC
by Julie Bisland Oct. 12, 2023

Oct. 12, 2023

FYI: From: ICANN Community Digest <david.olive(a)icann.org> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: ICANN Appoints Vice President of Government and IGO Engagement for APAC [https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=0599f8f1-f2c3-4983-bbf8-0f7c6d94d83b&a=112202…] Thursday, 12 October 2023 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] 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 [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014AG3hnFAnSOQoabc…> Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo(a)icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents ICANN78 · ICANN78 SO/AC Zoom Backgrounds · ICANN78 Schedule is Now Available! · Registration for ICANN78 is Now Open · Status Update for Next Round of New gTLDs Published Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN Appoints Vice President of Government and IGO Engagement for APAC Action Items · TOMORROW 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN79 · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: NextGen@ICANN Mentor Program Nominations · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Call for Nominations: ICANN Academy 2024 Leadership Program Public Comment · PUBLIC COMMENT SUMMARY REPORT: ccNSO PDP4 Initial Report on the (de-)selection of IDSccTLDs · PUBLIC COMMENT SUMMARY REPORT: GNSO Guidance Process Applicant Support Guidance Recommendation Initial Report · EXTENDED: Proposed Updates to Existing Rights Protection Mechanisms Documentation · Pilot Holistic Review Revised Draft Terms of Reference ICANN78 ICANN78 Registration [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014AG3hnFAnSOQoabc…> Zoom Backgrounds [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014AG3hnFAnSOQoabc…> ICANN78 Schedule [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014AG3hnFAnSOQoabc…> Policy Outlook Report [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014AG3hnFAnSOQoabc…> PRSP Update [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014AG3hnFAnSOQoabc…> Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Appoints Vice President of Government and IGO Engagement for APAC Samiran Gupta rejoined ICANN on 3 October 2023 as Vice President, Government and Intergovernmental Organization (IGO) Engagement for the APAC region, and Stakeholder Engagement South Asia. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014AG3hnFAnSOQoabc…> Action Items TOMORROW 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN79 ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the North American region who are interested in the future of the Internet and in participating in the ICANN79 Community Forum Meeting. ICANN79 is scheduled to be held in San Juan, Puerto Rico from 2–7 March 2024. Application Deadline: 13 October 2023 Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014AG3hnFAnSOQoabc…> 🔥 ACTION ITEM: NextGen@ICANN Mentor Program Nominations The NextGen@ICANN Program seeks nominations for the 2024 Mentor Program. This appointment will serve for the ICANN79, ICANN80, and ICANN81 meetings. Nominations must be submitted no later than Friday, 1 November 2023. The community-nominated mentor will be responsible for overseeing the mentor process. Communities may choose to appoint program alumni and are encouraged to appoint active community members who have an interest in mentoring students. Guidelines for the program can be found here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014AG3hnFAnSOQoabc…>. Interested community groups should select their respective volunteers and notify Deborah Escalera, deborah.escalera(a)icann.org [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014AG3hnFAnSOQoabc…>. 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Call for Nominations: ICANN Academy 2024 Leadership Program From 9 October – 15 November 2023, ICANN has issued a call for nominations for the 2024 Leadership Program, scheduled for 29 February –1 March in San Juan, Puerto Rico, just prior to the ICANN79 Public Meeting. Deadline: 15 November 2023 Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014AG3hnFAnSOQoabc…> Public Comment PUBLIC COMMENT SUMMARY REPORT: ccNSO PDP4 Initial Report on the (de)-selection of IDNccTLDs [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014AG3hnFAnSOQoabc…> PUBLIC COMMENT SUMMARY REPORT: GNSO Guidance Process Applicant Support Guidance Recommendation Initial Report [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014AG3hnFAnSOQoabc…> EXTENDED: Proposed Updates to Existing Rights Protection Mechanisms Documentation [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014AG3hnFAnSOQoabc…> Open for Submissions: 24 August 2023 Closed for Submissions: 30 October 2023 Pilot Holistic Review Revised Draft Terms of Reference [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014AG3hnFAnSOQoabc…> Open for Submissions: 28 September 2023 Closed for Submissions: 27 November 2023 See upcoming proceedings [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014AG3hnFAnSOQoabc…>. See other public consultations [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014AG3hnFAnSOQoabc…>. Volume 5, Issue 75 | Archive [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014AG3hnFAnSOQoabc…> | Next Issue: Monday, 16 October 2023 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014AG3hnFAnSOQoabc…>

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Policy Research and Stakeholder Programs (PRSP) Pre-ICANN78 Briefing
by Steve Chan Oct. 10, 2023

Oct. 10, 2023

Dear Councilors, On behalf of the Policy Research and Stakeholder Programs (PRSP) team, please find their Pre-ICANN78 Briefing here: https://go.icann.org/3rNskfT. Of note, the briefing includes an update on the implementation for the Next Round of New gTLDs. Apparently, our colleagues are getting quite fancy and now also have a QR code to be able to access the briefing! [cid:image001.png@01D9FB59.25D41F20] Best, Steve Steven Chan  VP, Policy Development Support & GNSO Relations Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536  Email: steve.chan(a)icann.org<mailto:steve.chan@icann.org> Skype: steve.chan55 Mobile: +1.310.339.4410 Find out more about the GNSO by visiting: https://learn.icann.org/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__learn.icann.org_&d=DwM…> Follow @GNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ICANN_GNSO<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANN-5FGN…> Transcripts and recordings of GNSO Working Group and Council events are located on the GNSO Master Calendar <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_grou…>

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Annual Report from GNSO Council Liaison
by jeff＠jjnsolutions.com Oct. 9, 2023

Oct. 9, 2023

Dear Council, As is customary at the ICANN Annual Meeting, please find enclosed the annual report of the GNSO Council Liaison to the GAC for 2022-2023. Please let me know if you have any questions. Sincerely, Jeff

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ICANN78 GNSO Sessions - How to Get Organized / Remote Participation Details
by Julie Bisland Oct. 9, 2023

Oct. 9, 2023

Dear all, With ICANN78<https://meetings.icann.org/en/icann78> just around the corner, please take a moment to read the information below for a seamless and successful meeting. REGISTER NOW! DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS 20 October 2023! * Sign into Your ICANN Account or create an account here<https://account.icann.org/login>. * Register by selecting the Meeting Registration tile. * Click on the Registration link. NOTE: There will be no onsite registration facilities this year so you must register in advance. In-person, advance registration will close on 20 October 2023. After that point in time, only virtual participation will be open for continued registration. Walk-up and late registrations will not be accepted after the in-person advance registration closes. All walk-up and late registered attendees will only have access to virtual participation. Before creating your schedule, please read this page carefully: https://meetings.icann.org/en/remote-participation. If participating on-site, please read the Health and Safety page<https://meetings.icann.org/en/78healthandsafety>. CREATE YOUR MEETING SCHEDULE * Access the schedule here<https://icann78.sched.com/>. The schedule shows up with blank circular radial buttons to the left of each session. Hover over the radial button and click “ADD TO MY SCHEDULE” or just click to add the checkmark. * Once you’ve selected all sessions, click the My Schedule link in the lower left corner or hover over your profile and select My Schedule. * Click the Phone icon (located on the right side of the page) * In the bottom section, “Export Calendar”, click the link next to “My Schedule”. When the .ics is exported, add it to the appropriate calendar. OR, after exporting, drag and drop the .ics file into your calendar. * Please remember, for security purposes, participation links will be posted 24-hours prior to the session start times. There will be no calendar invitations sent, as the meeting schedule allows you to download all sessions of interest to your individual calendars Review the Participation Tools and update Zoom * All sessions will use Zoom rooms. Access details are available 24hrs prior. * Visit the Participation Tools page<https://meetings.icann.org/en/remote-participation> for links to download the latest version of Zoom for access to the ICANN Meeting sessions. * Please see the ICANN Meeting Virtual Participation How-To Guide for more information on how to get the most out of the virtual meeting tools. Links to Bookmark ICANN78 Meeting Schedule<https://icann78.sched.com/> GNSO ICANN78 GNSO Remote Participation Wiki Page<https://community.icann.org/x/igBgDw> GNSO Session agendas<https://community.icann.org/x/dIfxDg> For all GNSO meeting-related queries (RP or others), please email us at: gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> and we will be more than happy to assist! Kind regards, GNSO SO/AC Support team -- Julie Bisland Policy Operations Sr. Coordinator (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Skype ID: 79613b691cb8a6c1 Find out more about the GNSO by visiting: https://learn.icann.org/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__learn.icann.org_&d=DwM…> Follow @GNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ICANN_GNSO<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANN-5FGN…> Transcripts and recordings of GNSO Working Group and Council events are located on the GNSO Master Calendar <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_grou…> [signature_3681048702]

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ICANN78 Policy Outlook Report / ICANN78 GNSO Policy Briefing - Available for download!
by Julie Bisland Oct. 9, 2023

Oct. 9, 2023

Dear All, On behalf of the GNSO Team, I am happy to report that the GNSO Policy Briefing for ICANN78 is now available for download at http://go.icann.org/gnsobriefing<https://go.icann.org/gnsobriefing>. In addition, the ICANN78 Policy Outlook Report is available: https://go.icann.org/outlook78 Happy reading! Best Regards, Julie -- Julie Bisland Policy Operations Sr. Coordinator (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Skype ID: 79613b691cb8a6c1 Find out more about the GNSO by visiting: https://learn.icann.org/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__learn.icann.org_&d=DwM…> Follow @GNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ICANN_GNSO<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANN-5FGN…> Transcripts and recordings of GNSO Working Group and Council events are located on the GNSO Master Calendar <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_grou…> [signature_3449104943]

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HOtel for Hamburg?
by Anne ICANN Oct. 9, 2023

Oct. 9, 2023

Terri, I can't find the hotel confirmation for Hamburg. My nephew lives there and I need to tell him where I am staying. Can you help? Anne Anne Aikman-Scalese GNSO Councilor NomCom Non-Voting 2022-2024 anneicanngnso(a)gmail.com

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FW: [Ext] NEW: Call for Nominations: ICANN Academy 2024 Leadership Program
by Julie Bisland Oct. 9, 2023

Oct. 9, 2023

FYI: From: ICANN Community Digest <david.olive(a)icann.org> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, October 9, 2023 at 10:02 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: Call for Nominations: ICANN Academy 2024 Leadership Program [https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=9329766e-5794-4ea8-ad0c-6c78f43ea1e8&a=112202…] Monday, 09 October 2023 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] 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 [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NBho0zqtTWBGsltV…> Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo(a)icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents ICANN78 · ICANN78 SO/AC Zoom Backgrounds · ICANN78 Schedule is Now Available! · Prep Week Schedule Now Available! · Registration for ICANN78 is Now Open · NEW: Status Update for Next Round of New gTLDs Published Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN Contracted Parties Set to Vote on Proposed DNS Abuse Amendments · NEW: ICANN Request for Proposal: IMRS Cluster (Germany) Colocation · NEW: ICANN Request for Proposal: IMRS Cluster (Germany) Connectivity · NEW: Call for Nominations: ICANN Academy 2024 Leadership Program Action Items · FRIDAY🔥 ACTION ITEM: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN79 · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: NextGen@ICANN Mentor Program Nominations Public Comment · EXTENDED: Proposed Updates to Existing Rights Protection Mechanisms Documentation · Pilot Holistic Review Revised Draft Terms of Reference ICANN78 ICANN78 Registration [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NBho0zqtTWBGsltV…> ICANN78 Schedule [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NBho0zqtTWBGsltV…> Prep Week Schedule [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NBho0zqtTWBGsltV…> Zoom Backgrounds [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NBho0zqtTWBGsltV…> Policy Outlook Report [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NBho0zqtTWBGsltV…> NEW: Status Update for Next Round of New gTLDs Published The Briefing provides an overview of all ongoing policy implementation efforts, including the next round of new gTLDs, as well as an update on the Operational Design Phase (ODP) Community Consultation project. Please find the Status Update for Next Round of New gTLDs here: https://go.icann.org/prsp78 [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NBho0zqtTWBGsltV…> Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Contracted Parties Set to Vote on Proposed DNS Abuse Amendments On 9 October 2023, ICANN will open a 60-day voting period for ICANN-accredited registrars and generic top-level domain (gTLD) registry operators to vote on the proposed 2024 amendments regarding Domain Name System (DNS) Abuse obligations in the Base gTLD Registry Agreement (Base RA) and 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA). Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NBho0zqtTWBGsltV…> NEW: ICANN Request for Proposal: IMRS Cluster (Germany) Colocation ICANN org issued a request for proposal (RFP) to identify one or more vendors to provide a secure colocation space in the Frankfurt, Germany metropolitan area for one new ICANN Managed Root Server (IMRS) cluster. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NBho0zqtTWBGsltV…> NEW: ICANN Request for Proposal: IMRS Cluster (Germany) Connectivity ICANN org) issued a request for proposal (RFP) to identify one or more Internet service providers for one new ICANN Managed Root Server (IMRS) cluster in the Frankfurt, Germany metropolitan area. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NBho0zqtTWBGsltV…> NEW: Call for Nominations: ICANN Academy 2024 Leadership Program From 9 October – 15 November 2023, ICANN has issued a call for nominations for the 2024 Leadership Program, scheduled for 29 February –1 March in San Juan, Puerto Rico, just prior to the ICANN79 Public Meeting. Deadline: 15 November 2023 Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NBho0zqtTWBGsltV…> Action Items FRIDAY 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN79 ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the North American region who are interested in the future of the Internet and in participating in the ICANN79 Community Forum Meeting. ICANN79 is scheduled to be held in San Juan, Puerto Rico from 2–7 March 2024. Application Deadline: 13 October 2023 Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NBho0zqtTWBGsltV…> 🔥 ACTION ITEM: NextGen@ICANN Mentor Program Nominations The NextGen@ICANN Program seeks nominations for the 2024 Mentor Program. This appointment will serve for the ICANN79, ICANN80, and ICANN81 meetings. Nominations must be submitted no later than Friday, 1 November 2023. The community-nominated mentor will be responsible for overseeing the mentor process. Communities may choose to appoint program alumni and are encouraged to appoint active community members who have an interest in mentoring students. Guidelines for the program can be found here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NBho0zqtTWBGsltV…>. Interested community groups should select their respective volunteers and notify Deborah Escalera, deborah.escalera(a)icann.org [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NBho0zqtTWBGsltV…>. Public Comment EXTENDED: Proposed Updates to Existing Rights Protection Mechanisms Documentation [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NBho0zqtTWBGsltV…> Open for Submissions: 24 August 2023 Closed for Submissions: 30 October 2023 Pilot Holistic Review Revised Draft Terms of Reference [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NBho0zqtTWBGsltV…> Open for Submissions: 28 September 2023 Closed for Submissions: 27 November 2023 See upcoming proceedings [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NBho0zqtTWBGsltV…>. See other public consultations [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NBho0zqtTWBGsltV…>. 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