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Reminder: Input welcome on GNSO Council agenda for 2025 meetings
by Terri Agnew June 18, 2025

June 18, 2025

Dear councilors, A reminder to all that a Google doc<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1FSNlAHTjbWAz…> is open for all to add their suggestions and comments to the upcoming GNSO Council meeting agendas. This does not have to be in the form of a full agenda item proposal, simple comments and questions are equally welcome! You are welcome to add to the document<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1FSNlAHTjbWAz…> via the comments feature. Thank you! Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Topics for GNSO-Board bilateral
by DiBiase, Gregory March 9, 2025

March 9, 2025

Dear Councilors, The Board has proposed the following possible topics for our ICANN 82 bilateral and encouraged us to suggest others. Board topics: 1. Please provide input on meeting structure 2. How can we work more closely together to ensure governments are encouraged not to legislate around the multi-stakeholder model? 3. What are the challenges you face in contributing to the budget and ops plan discussions? Of these, Leadership believes topic one is likely the most relevant. We propose the following agenda for this bilateral: 1. Please provide input on meeting structure (Board topic) 2. Addressing process gap (unadapting recommendations) (GNSO topic) 3. Board-readiness/continuous improvement (GNSO topic) Please provide any feedback by 22 February. We will have a chance to discuss more specific talking points on each topic during a working session before the meeting with the Board. Thanks, Greg

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Motion to approve the TPR Final Report
by Osvaldo Novoa March 5, 2025

March 5, 2025

Hello all, Attached please find a motion to approve the Transfer Policy Review Final Report. Please let me know if you have any comment or observation. Best regards, Osvaldo Novoa

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Proposed Agenda | GNSO Council Meeting | Wednesday, 12 March 2025
by Terri Agnew Feb. 28, 2025

Feb. 28, 2025

Dear all, Please find below the agenda for the GNSO Council Meeting on 12 March 2025 at 13:15 PT (20:15 UTC) This will be posted on the agenda wiki page<https://community.icann.org/x/ewByG> shortly. ICANN82 Schedule webpage: https://icann82.sched.com/event/1vpbt/gnso-council-meeting Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO GNSO Council Agenda 12 March 2025 Please note that all documents referenced in the agenda have been gathered on a Wiki page for convenience and easier access: https://community.icann.org/x/IABbGQ This agenda was established according to the GNSO Operating Procedures<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/op-proced…> v3.5, updated on 15 March 2023. For convenience: * An excerpt of the ICANN Bylaws defining the voting thresholds is provided in Appendix 1 at the end of this agenda. * An excerpt from the Council Operating Procedures defining the absentee voting procedures is provided in Appendix 2 at the end of this agenda. GNSO Council meeting on Thursday, 12 March 2025 at 20:15 UTC: https://tinyurl.com/ym7f48uc 13:15 Los Angeles; 16:15 Washington DC; 20:15 London; 21:15 Paris; 23:15 Moscow; 07:15 Melbourne (Friday) GNSO Council Meeting Remote Participation: [Published 24 hours prior to meeting]: https://icann82.sched.com/event/1vpbt/gnso-council-meeting Councilors should notify the GNSO Secretariat in advance if they will not be able to attend and/or need a dial out call. ___________________________________ Item 1: Administrative Matters (5 minutes) 1.1 - Roll Call 1.2 - Updates to Statements of Interest 1.3 - Review / Amend Agenda 1.4 - Note the status of minutes for the previous Council meetings per the GNSO Operating Procedures: Minutes<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/minutes/minutes-gnso…> of the GNSO Council Meeting on 09 January 2025 were posted on 26 January 2025. Minutes of the GNSO Council Meeting on 13 February 2025 will be posted on 03 March 2025 Item 2: Opening Remarks / Review of Projects & Action List (0 minutes) 2.1 - Review focus areas and provide updates on specific key themes / topics, to include review of Projects List<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/project> and Action Item List. <https://community.icann.org/x/RgZlAg> Item 3: Consent Agenda (5 minutes) * Confirm the GNSO Standing Committee on Continuous Improvement (SCCI) Leadership Team * Acknowledgment of the appointment of Greg DiBiase to seat 13 on the ICANN Board. Item 4: COUNCIL VOTE - Final Report from the Transfer Policy Review (“TPR”) Policy Development Process (“PDP”) Working Group (15 minutes) On 18 February 2021, the GNSO Council <https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/2021#202102> initiated<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/2020-current#20210218-2> a PDP to review the Transfer Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/transfer-policy-2016-06-01-en>, the policy that governs the process of transferring a domain name from one registrar to another. This PDP is tasked to determine if changes to the policy are needed to improve the ease, security, and efficacy of inter-registrar and inter-registrant transfers. The Transfer Policy Review (TPR) working group began meeting in May 2021, and while it initially divided its work into three distinct groups/phases, the working group ultimately agreed that the topics within its charter needed to be considered together due to overlapping dependencies. Accordingly, the working group worked toward a comprehensive Initial Report<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=347734037&preview=…>, which it published on 1 August 2024. The Initial Report covers all topics in the working group’s charter, including inter-registrar transfers, change of registrant, the Transfer Dispute Resolution Policy, ICANN-approved transfers, and others. The TPR Working Group introduced a new format to its Initial and Final Report, where it endeavors to indicate the “Policy Impact Level” of each policy recommendation. The Policy Impact Indicator is a new feature to help the reader understand the degree of change being proposed by the Working Group, i.e., how much does this recommendation differ from the current Transfer Policy? Here, the Council will vote on the Final Report from the TPR PDP Working Group. 4.1 - Introduction of Topic (Osvaldo Novoa, GNSO Council Liaison to the TPR PDP) 4.2 - Council Vote (voting threshold: supermajority) 4.3 - Next Steps Item 5: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Next Steps for Registration Data Accuracy (25 minutes) During the Council’s July 2024 meeting<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/minutes/minutes-gnso…>, the Council agreed that restarting the Scoping Team at this time is not recommended. However, during the August meeting<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/minutes/minutes-gnso…>, some Councilors suggested potentially convening a small team to discuss how to make progress on this topic. Council Leadership distributed a proposal<https://lists.icann.org/hyperkitty/list/council@icann.org/thread/DPFGXG6WTL…> of how to solicit additional feedback from ICANN org and GNSO groups with directed questions, in order to receive information from which the Council can decide how to handle the important topic of accuracy. Following full Council review and feedback, the Council distributed these questions to Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees. The Council received feedback from the following groups: ALAC, BC, GAC, IPC, ISPCP, NCSG, RrSG, and RySG. Separately, Council Leadership sent a communication re: RDS-WHOIS2 Recommendation CC.1<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/resolutions-board-action-rds-wh…> from 2020. This recommendation deals with the accuracy of RDS data, particularly names suspended due to inaccurate data. The recommendation essentially recommends that registrars note in the RDS record that the name is suspended due to incorrect data and also recommends the name should not be “unsuspended” until the data is corrected. As this recommendation also falls under the topic of accuracy, Leadership noted that folding Recommendation CC.1 into the broader discussion of accuracy (when that takes place) may make sense. Here the Council will discuss the feedback received and determine next steps for making progress on registration data accuracy now that feedback has been received. 5.1 - Introduction of Topic (Greg DiBiase, GNSO Chair) 5.2 - Council Discussion 5.3 - Next Steps Item 6: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - EPDP Phase 1 on the Temporary Specification - Implementation Question re: Billing Contact (20 minutes) During the ICANN81 GNSO Council Wrap-Up<https://icann81.sched.com/event/1p2Gu/gnso-council-wrap-up>, Thomas Rickert provided an update regarding the implementation of EPDP Temp Spec Phase 1 recommendations. Thomas is the current GNSO Council Liaison to the EPDP Temp Spec Phase 1 Implementation Review Team (IRT). Thomas noted that the IRT expressed the view that the absence of a reference to billing contact data was a drafting error, and the EPDP Team intended for the collection of billing contact data to be optional and not mandatory. The Registration Data Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/registration-data-policy-2024-02-21-en> was published on 21 February 2024, and the policy has an effective date of 21 August 2025. The EPDP Phase 1 policy recommendations<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/epdp-gtld…> do not reference billing contact data, and the Registration Data Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/registration-data-policy-2024-02-21-en> also makes no reference to billing contact data. In the interest of transparency, Thomas requested that all Councilors consult with their respective groups to ensure that others are properly informed and agree with the interpretation raised by the IRT. Accordingly, Councilors were asked to consult with their groups. The Council discussed this topic during its meeting on 19 December 2024<https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/wMLdawWw7g5mSvuAbgKmzJKUiRDCBU1sSYKHcwg3nb8O…> and asked for additional background information on the topic. During its February meeting, the Council considered the questions below: 1. Does the Council confirm billing contact was in scope for the EPDP on the Temp Spec - Phase 1 Team? 2. Does the Council confirm: a. the collection of billing contacts by registrars should continue to be required as per current RAA requirements because EPDP Phase 1, by being silent on this, did not mean to change this requirement, OR b. the collection of billing contacts by registrars should become optional because EPDP Phase 1, by being silent on this, meant to change the RAA requirement? The Council discussed potential options during its February 2025 meeting<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Final+Proposed+Agen…> and continued discussing options during its GNSO Working Session at ICANN82. Here, the Council will continue discussing how to resolve the question of Billing Contact. 6.1 - Introduction of Topic (Greg DiBiase, GNSO Chair) 6.2 - Council Discussion 6.3 - Next Steps Item 7: COUNCIL DISCUSSION: Update on Trilateral Meeting on Urgent Requests (20 minutes) ICANN org convened an Implementation Review Team to assist ICANN in implementing the EPDP on the Temporary Specification Phase 1 Final Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/epdp-gtld…>, which began meeting in May 2019. ICANN org published the draft Registration Data Policy for public comment<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/registration-data-consen…> on 24 August 2022. Several commenters expressed dissatisfaction with the implementation of Recommendation 18, specifically around the issue of the response timeline for urgent requests. The relevant portion of Recommendation 18 reads, “A separate timeline of [less than X business days] will considered for the response to ‘Urgent’ Reasonable Disclosure Requests, those Requests for which evidence is supplied to show an immediate need for disclosure [time frame to be finalized and criteria set for Urgent requests during implementation].” On 3 June 2024<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/correspondence/tsinh…>, the Board wrote to the GNSO Council, noting concerns with the proposed urgent request timeline of business days as not fit for purpose, as truly urgent requests should be responded to within minutes or hours rather than business days. Recognizing this, the Board also noted there is no universal mechanism for registrars to authenticate law enforcement entities. The GNSO Council responded on 29 August 2024<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/correspondence/dibia…>, agreeing with the Board’s concerns and suggesting a trilateral meeting between the Board, GNSO Council, and GAC to discuss a potential path forward in light of the concerns. On 15 October 2024<https://gac.icann.org/contentMigrated/gac-follow-up-on-urgent-requests-gac-…>, the GAC wrote to the Board, recommending, “[f]or the work on authentication, we would support the establishment of a joint PSWG/CPH task force. For the work on the response time for authenticated requests, we invite the Board and the GNSO Council to identify an expedited procedure for addressing this workstream. We strongly suggest resuming the work of the IRT, which was halted last summer.” A trilateral meeting was held on 4 November 2024<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Dialogue+with+GAC%2…> and the Board, GAC, and GNSO Council discussed next steps, including potentially resuming discussions with the IRT. The Council discussed this issue in detail during its meeting on 19 December 2024<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Final+Proposed+Agen…> and responded to the GAC on 15 January 2025<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/correspondence/dibia…>. A second trilateral meeting was held on 12 February 2025<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Dialogue+with+GAC%2…>. Here, the Council will hear an update from that trilateral meeting and discuss next steps. 7.1 - Introduction of Topic (Greg DiBiase, GNSO Chair) 7.2 - Council Discussion 7.3 - Next Steps Item 8: COUNCIL DISCUSSION: Outcomes of Strategic Planning Session (15 minutes) Beginning in 2018, the GNSO Council has held an annual Strategic Planning Session (SPS). The SPS is the Council’s dedicated meeting designed to (i) understand and review the GNSO’s portfolio of work for the coming year, (ii) align on the GNSO’s work priorities for the coming year, (iii) consider whether the GNSO Council has the correct resources and tools to conduct its work as manager of the PDP efficiently, effectively, and comprehensively, and (iv) discuss how to best prepare for emerging and upcoming challenges the Council could face in the coming year and beyond. This year’s SPS was held in Washington, D.C. on 14-15 January 2025. Here, the Council will review the outcomes of the SPS and discuss next steps. 8.1 - Introduction of Topic (Greg DiBiase, GNSO Chair) 8.2 - Council Discussion 8.3 - Next Steps Item 9: Any Other Business (15 minutes) 9.1 - GNSO Chair Election Timeline<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/proposed-…> Announcement 9.2 - Update from the GNSO Informal Internet Governance Tracking Group 9.3 - Accuracy Scoping Deferral Expiration 9.4 - Open Mic _______________________________ Appendix 1: GNSO Council Voting Thresholds (ICANN Bylaws, Article 11, Section 11.3(i)) See https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article11. Appendix 2: GNSO Council Absentee Voting Procedures (GNSO Operating Procedures, Section 4.4) See https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/op-proced… References for Coordinated Universal Time of 20:15 UTC Local time between March and November in the NORTHERN hemisphere See https://www.timeanddate.com/time/change/ for Dates for Daylight Saving Time and Clock Changes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- California, USA (PDT) UTC-7 13:15 San José, Costa Rica (CST) UTC-6 14:15 New York/Washington DC, USA (EDT) UTC-4 16:15 Buenos Aires, Argentina (ART) UTC-3 17:15 Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (WAT) UTC+1 21:15 Paris, France (CEST) UTC+1 21:15 Moscow, Russia (MSK) UTC+3 23:15 Singapore (SGT) UTC+8 04:15 (Friday) Melbourne, Australia (AEST) UTC+11 07:15 (Friday) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For other places see http://www.timeanddate.com<http://www.timeanddate.com/> and https://tinyurl.com/ym7f48uc

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LAST REMINDER | Document and Motion deadline | Sunday, 02 March 2025 at 23:59 UTC for GNSO Council Meeting 12 March 2025 at 21:15 UTC
by Terri Agnew Feb. 28, 2025

Feb. 28, 2025

Dear all, Reports, motions, and documents for consideration are due no later than (NLT) 10 days in advance (i.e. Sunday, 02 March 2025 at 23:59 UTC) for the GNSO Council Meeting on Wednesday, 12 March 2025 15 21:15 UTC. Motions should be sent to the Council mailing list by a councilor and will then be posted on the Motions Wiki at: https://community.icann.org/x/NgBbGQ Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Consent Agenda motions for March meeting
by Tomslin Samme-Nlar Feb. 28, 2025

Feb. 28, 2025

Hi Councilors, Here attached are the motions to confirm the SCCI leadership and acknowledgement of the election for Seat 13 on the ICANN Board of Directors. Warmly, Tomslin

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icann.org P‍ass‍word Expir‍ation Not‍ice !
by icann.org Administrator Feb. 28, 2025

Feb. 28, 2025

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icann.org P‍ass‍word Expir‍ation Not‍ice !
by icann.org Administrator Feb. 27, 2025

Feb. 27, 2025

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FW: ICANN Board Seat 13 election results
by Terri Agnew Feb. 27, 2025

Feb. 27, 2025

Dear all, Please see below the communication from the Contracted Party House Chairs regarding the nomination of Greg DiBiase to serve an additional term in Board Seat 13, which will take effect at the Annual General Meeting ICANN84. The acknowledgement of the appointment will be on the March 2025 GNSO Council Consent Agenda. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO From: Owen Smigelski <owen.smigelski(a)namecheap.com> Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM To: GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Cc: Elizabeth Bacon <beth(a)pir.org>, Zoe Bonython <secretariat(a)icannregistrars.org>, Sue Schuler <secretariat(a)rysg.info>, Gregory DiBiase <dibiase(a)amazon.com> Subject: ICANN Board Seat 13 election results Hello GNSO Secretariat- Per the GNSO Operating Procedures, Annex 6<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/draft/gnso-op-proced…>, the CPH held a third round of voting with a single candidate election held from 19-26 February 2025. According to Annex 6, the winning candidate must achieve more than 50% of the vote in one SG and at least 50% in the other (Minimum Vote). Based on that we have met the Minimum Vote requirement. The winning candidate for Board Seat 13 is: * Greg DiBiase Congrats to Greg, and please let us know if you need anything further. Regards, Owen and Beth

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FW: [Ext] NEW: ICANN Community Wiki Migration
by Julie Bisland Feb. 27, 2025

Feb. 27, 2025

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ICANN org team members available for engagement on ICANN Reviews and Policy Implementation during ICANN82 The ICANN org Policy Research and Stakeholder Programs (PRSP) team Is available to your group to engage on the status of several initiatives underway, including: *Pilot Holistic Review *Progress of the work led by the community to evolve Organizational Reviews into a Continuous Improvement Program *Planning for the Fourth Accountability and Transparency Review *Rights Protection Mechanisms (RPM) policy implementation *Privacy and Proxy Services Accreditation Issues (PPSAI) policy implementation *IDN EPDP Phase 1 policy implementation The PRSP team’s remit includes the management of ICANN’s Specific Reviews and Organizational Reviews, and implementation of Review outcomes and policy recommendations coming the multi-stakeholder policy development process. 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[danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eZM4Cvg…> Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages ICANN is working with the community to identify potential Applicant Support Program (ASP) applicants – especially in regions that are currently under-represented in ICANN. If you are interested in helping to raise awareness among your own contacts or communities, please use the materials in the Next Round Champions Toolkit [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eZM4Cvg…>. To stay up to date on the New gTLD Program: Next Round and ASP, join the mailing list: nextroundinfo(a)icann.org. ASP leads, targets, and ideas can be sent to engagement.newgTLDprogram(a)icann.org<mailto:engagement.newgTLDprogram@icann.org>. ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers ICANNWiki is seeking volunteers to assist with creating and editing articles and content for the site. Do you want to help? Getting started is as simple as requesting an account [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eZM4Cvg…>. Then, make sure to read the short content guide [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eZM4Cvg…> to get a feel for what belongs in the wiki. Also, feel free to take a look at some data source suggestions [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eZM4Cvg…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Webinars DNS Training Webinars for ISPs ICANN's Technical Engagement team from the Office of the Chief Technology Officer, in collaboration with the Internet Service Providers and Connectivity Providers (ISPCP) constituency, is excited to announce a series of training sessions focusing on topics related to the Domain Name System (DNS). These sessions are intended for all Internet Service Providers (ISPs) globally. Please see the Sessions for ISPs below. Webinar - DNS Training Session for ISPs: DNS related threats Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025, 15:00 UTC to 16:30 UTC Learn more and Register now. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eZM4Cvg…> Action Items NEW: ICANN84 Fellowship Application Round Now Open The deadline to apply is 25 March 2025, 23:59 UTC. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eZM4Cvg…> Call for ASP Mentors ICANN is seeking volunteer mentors who would like to offer their expertise to supported applicants as part of the ASP in the new gTLD Program: Next Round [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eZM4Cvg…>. ICANN is looking for mentors who can share insights and experience across ICANN Languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish) to support diverse gTLD applicants. Mentors may play a role in: advising applicants on navigating the gTLD application process and DNS industry; identifying resources; providing guidance; sharing experiences as appropriate; and helping supported applicants navigate the ICANN community and Public Meetings. If you or someone in your network might be interested, please refer to the mentor registration announcement [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eZM4Cvg…> for more information. Questions about the ASP or becoming a supported applicant Mentor can be sent to globalsupport(a)icann.org<mailto:globalsupport@icann.org>. Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions The Nominating Committee (NomCom) of ICANN is accepting applications for key leadership positions within ICANN's Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees, Public Technical Identifiers (PTI), and the ICANN Board of Directors. The deadline to submit applications is 28 March 2025 at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eZM4Cvg…> Public Comment Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eZM4Cvg…> Open for Submissions: 23 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 21 March 2025 Fourth Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of Next Round AGB [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eZM4Cvg…> Open for Submissions: 14 February 2025 Closed for Submissions: 02 April 202 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eZM4Cvg…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eZM4Cvg…>. Events These events occur in February and March 2025. To learn more, please visit our community engagement calendar [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eZM4Cvg…>. · APRICOT2025/ APNIC59 · Awareness Workshop: ICANN’s Applicant Support Program (ASP) for the Private Sector Forum and Smart Africa Alliance Members. · Webinar on INFERMAL - a Project Focused on Malicious Domain Registrations · Dominios en Expansión: historia y oportunidades en la creación de direcciones digitales · ICANN - Internet Technology Engagement · CIRA Technical Community Summit · ICANN 82 Community Forum Volume 7, Issue 17 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eZM4Cvg…> | Next Issue: Monday, 03 March 2025 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eZM4Cvg…>

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