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Assignment Forms: DNS Abuse and Accuracy Small Teams
by Feodora Hamza April 8, 2025

April 8, 2025

Dear GNSO Council members, Please see attached the draft assignment forms for: * DNS Abuse Small Team * Accuracy Small Team The Council will discuss the assignment forms during its 10 April meeting. Kind regards, Feodora Hamza Policy Development Support Manager (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +32 496 30 24 15 Email: feodora.hamza(a)icann.org<mailto:feodora.hamza@icann.org> Website: www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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FYI | FW: GNSO Council Absence Notification Form: Vivek Goyal
by Devan Reed April 8, 2025

April 8, 2025

FYI Full Name of Officer: Mason Cole Officer Email Address: mcole(a)perkinscoie.com Date Prepared: 08 April 2025 GNSO Organization: Business Constituency Officer Position or Title: Chair Name of Absent Councilor: Vivek Goyal Voting Remedy: Proxy Proxy Information Reason(s) for or condition(s) leading to the remedy: Vivek Goyal may be absent from the 10 April 2025 GNSO Council meeting. Specific subject(s)/measure(s)/motion(s)/action(s) of the Council for which the remedy is being exercised: All business before the GNSO Council. Date upon which the remedy will expire or terminate: 11 April 2025 I affirm that a voting position has been established on the matter(s) at issue pursuant to provisions contained in our Charter or Bylaws. Yes Our GNSO Councilor has been instructed on how to vote on the matter(s). Yes Full Name of GNSO Councilor Serving as Voting Proxy: Lawrence Olawale-Roberts By submitting my personal data, I agree that my personal data will be processed in accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy<https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy>, and agree to abide by the website Terms of Service<https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos>. I Agree

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Meeting Invitation | GNSO Council - Reviews- Seeking Alignment (PHR, ATRT4) with Appointed Board Members | Monday, 28 April 2025
by Terri Agnew April 7, 2025

April 7, 2025

Dear all, The GNSO Council - Reviews- Seeking Alignment (PHR, ATRT4) with Appointed Board Members is scheduled on Monday, 28 April 2025 at 12:00 UTC for 60 minutes. This meeting will be recorded for those who are unable to make it. Before joining the call: Please be sure you have read the Expected Standards of Behavior <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> and the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/community-anti-harassment-policy-2017…> Visit the Wiki Agenda page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/GIBoD Check your time zone: https://tinyurl.com/5n9azays Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/96611661142?pwd=K2VpaHlzNkNuY1J6YzRYcW1sd0VjUT09 Meeting ID: 966 1166 1142 Passcode: Z4B3SUR!U& --- One tap mobile +13126266799,,96611661142#,,,,*0505103780# US (Chicago) +13462487799,,96611661142#,,,,*0505103780# US (Houston) Meeting ID: 966 1166 1142 Passcode: 0505103780 Find your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/actl7q9Q9B Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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GNSO Council - Reviews- Seeking Alignment (PHR, ATRT4) with Appointed Board Members
by ICANN Policy Calendar April 7, 2025

April 7, 2025

Meeting: GNSO Council - Reviews- Seeking Alignment (PHR, ATRT4) with Appointed Board Members Date/time: Monday, 28 April 2025 at 12:00 UTC for 60 minutes. This meeting will be recorded for those who are unable to make it. Before joining the call: Please be sure you have read the Expected Standards of Behavior <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> and the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/community-anti-harassment-policy-2017…> Visit the Wiki Agenda page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/GIBoD Check your time zone: https://tinyurl.com/5n9azays Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/96611661142?pwd=K2VpaHlzNkNuY1J6YzRYcW1sd0VjUT09 Meeting ID: 966 1166 1142 Passcode: Z4B3SUR!U& --- One tap mobile +13126266799,,96611661142#,,,,*0505103780# US (Chicago) +13462487799,,96611661142#,,,,*0505103780# US (Houston) Meeting ID: 966 1166 1142 Passcode: 0505103780 Find your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/actl7q9Q9B

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FYI | [Ext] NEW: Recap of the March Board Workshop and ICANN82
by Terri Agnew April 7, 2025

April 7, 2025

FYI [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=7d825577-32f2-4a71-a6da-3a9c48a1587d…] Monday, 07 April 2025 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] Click here to learn more about the New gTLD Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wpYjY02…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wpYjY02…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wpYjY02…> The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. 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 Information Sharing · NEW: Recap of the March Board Workshop and ICANN82 · ICANN83 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now · ICANN Opens Application Period for New gTLD Applicant Support Program · ICANN Opens New gTLD Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Webinars · FRIDAY: ICANN Webinar Series Latin America and the Caribbean - Meet Kurtis Lindqvist: ICANN's President & CEO · DNS Training Webinars for ISPs · THURSDAY: Webinar - DNS Training Session for ISPs: DNS related threats 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · Request for Applicant Guidebook related sessions at ICANN83 · Call for Applications: NextGen@ICANN84 · Call for ASP Mentors Public Comment · Second IANA Naming Function Review Team (IFR2) Initial Report · Proposal for Thaana script Root Zone Label Generation Rules · FY26-FY30 Middle East Regional Plan Events · These events occur in March and April 2025. Information Sharing NEW: Recap of the March Board Workshop and ICANN82 After a productive Board Workshop and Community Forum, let us continue to collaborate and build consensus as we pursue our shared goals. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wpYjY02…> ICANN83 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now Grants of up to $750 per family are available for ICANN Public Meeting participants who meet the criteria, are bringing children, and will incur expenses associated with babysitting or local childcare services. There will be no on-site meeting or conference-sponsored childcare services during ICANN83. Deadline: Friday, 21 April 2025, at 23:59 UTC Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wpYjY02…> ICANN Opens New gTLD Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program ICANN has opened the Registry Service Provider (RSP) Evaluation Program for the New Generic TopLevel Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round. The RSP Evaluation Program was created to streamline the evaluation of gTLD applications by separating the evaluation of the technical aspects of operating the gTLD from the application for the name. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wpYjY02…> 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=001wpYjY02…>. 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=001wpYjY02…>. 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=001wpYjY02…> 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=001wpYjY02…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Webinars FRIDAY: ICANN Webinar Series Latin America and the Caribbean - Meet Kurtis Lindqvist: ICANN's President & CEO Date: Friday 11 April 2025 (20:30 - 21:30 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wpYjY02…> 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. THURSDAY: 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=001wpYjY02…> Action Items Request for Applicant Guidebook related sessions at ICANN83 ICANN’s New gTLD Program team will be available to provide updates on Applicant Guidebook topics to the interested parties during ICANN83. If you would like the team to join any of your sessions, please send an email to nextround_policyimplementation(a)icann.org<mailto:nextround_policyimplementation@icann.org> indicating which topics you would like to be briefed on and during which session no later than 30 April 2025. Call for Applications: NextGen@ICANN84 ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the Asia Pacific region who are interested in the future of the Internet and participating in the Public Meeting. Deadline: 09 May 2025 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wpYjY02…> 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=001wpYjY02…>. 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. 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Public Comment Second IANA Naming Function Review Team (IFR2) Initial Report [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wpYjY02…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 20 March 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 28 April 2025 Proposal for Thaana script Root Zone Label Generation Rules [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wpYjY02…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 27 March 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Wednesday, 7 May 2025 FY26-FY30 Middle East Regional Plan [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wpYjY02…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 31 March 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 12 May 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wpYjY02…>. 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Preliminary GNSO Response to ICANN82 Seattle GAC Communique' Issues of Importance
by Julie Hedlund April 7, 2025

April 7, 2025

Dear all, On behalf of the GNSO Council Liaison to the GAC, and the Small Team of Councilors who have volunteered to prepare the response from the GNSO Council to the Board on the ICANN82 Seattle GAC Communique’ Issues of Importance (there was no Advice), please see the attached preliminary response. Please note that per the Small Team’s assignment the response table is a compilation of guidance the GNSO Council has already provided on these issues, or information from the Council’s Operating Procedures. As such, the Small Team does not believe there is anything controversial in this response and, absent any objections, the preliminary response will be sent to the Board today, in advance of the Board’s meeting with the GAC on Monday, 07 April. Please also note that the Council’s response to the GAC Communique’ is on the consent agenda at the Council meeting on 10 April. Once adopted at the April meeting, the Council’s final response to the GAC Issues of Importance will be sent to the Board. Kind regards, Julie

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Re: Assignment Forms: DNS Abuse and Accuracy Small Teams
by Devan Reed April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

Hi all, Updated draft assignment forms have been posted on the GNSO Council Drafts webpage<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/drafts> and Small team wiki pages (Accuracy<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/DQCiCg> and DNS Abuse<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/iQCiCg>). Item 9.5 of the April GNSO Council Agenda<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/EKafBg> has also been updated with links. DNS Abuse Small Team: https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/assignment-for… Accuracy Small Team: https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/assignment-for… Thank you! Kind regards, Devan From: Feodora Hamza via council <council(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Feodora Hamza <feodora.hamza(a)icann.org> Date: Friday, April 4, 2025 at 8:23 AM To: "council(a)icann.org" <council(a)icann.org> Subject: [council] Assignment Forms: DNS Abuse and Accuracy Small Teams Dear GNSO Council members, Please see attached the draft assignment forms for: * DNS Abuse Small Team * Accuracy Small Team The Council will discuss the assignment forms during its 10 April meeting. Kind regards, Feodora Hamza Policy Development Support Manager (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +32 496 30 24 15 Email: feodora.hamza(a)icann.org<mailto:feodora.hamza@icann.org> Website: www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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Call for volunteers: GNSO Council DNS Abuse Small Team
by Caitlin Tubergen April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

Dear Councilors, The following action item came out of the GNSO Council Working Session (2 of 3)<https://icann82.sched.com/event/1vpW8/gnso-council-working-session-2-of-3> at ICANN82 on 9 March 2025: GNSO Council to reconvene the DNS Abuse Small Team via a new assignment form with the scope to include consideration of: 1) the insights provided by ICANN Org (Compliance) and the INFERMAL study; 2) the previous Small Team recommendations and implementation; and 3) list potential next steps on what other work (policy, further research, etc.) might be needed to address DNS abuse. If you would like to participate in the GNSO Council DNS Abuse Small Team, please let us know by responding to this message by Friday, 28 March. Thank you! Kind regards, Caitlin

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FW: Our Deepest Condolences
by Devan Reed April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

Dear Councilors, For your information, we sent the attached letter to the GAC Chair. Kind regards, Devan From: Devan Reed <devan.reed(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 10:36 AM Cc: GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org>, "gnso-chairs(a)icann.org" <gnso-chairs(a)icann.org> Subject: Our Deepest Condolences Dear Nico, Please find attached a letter regarding our deepest condolences and sympathies regarding the passing of an extremely valuable community member, Nigel Hickson. This will be posted to the GNSO Correspondence<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/correspondence/2025> page shortly. Kind regards, Devan Devan Reed Secretariat Operations Coordinator Policy Development Team Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) www.icann.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org&d=DwMGaQ&…>

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FYI | [Ext] NEW: Remembering Nigel Hickson
by Terri Agnew April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

FYI [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=5af6e1e7-e3f1-49ea-8378-6e9e70ff1e68…] Thursday, 03 April 2025 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] Click here to learn more about the New gTLD Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AmoJXTM…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AmoJXTM…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AmoJXTM…> The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. 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 Information Sharing · NEW: Remembering Nigel Hickson · NEW: Call for Applications: NextGen@ICANN84 · NEW: ICANN Seeks Feedback on FY26-FY30 Middle East Regional Plan · ICANN83 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now · ICANN Opens Application Period for New gTLD Applicant Support Program · ICANN Opens New gTLD Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Webinars · NEW: ICANN Webinar Series Latin America and the Caribbean - Meet Kurtis Lindqvist: ICANN's President & CEO · DNS Training Webinars for ISPs · Webinar - DNS Training Session for ISPs: DNS related threats 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · NEW: Request for Applicant Guidebook related sessions at ICANN83 · Call for ASP Mentors · Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions Public Comment · NEW: Summary Report Published: ICANN FY26-30 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY26 Op Plans & Budgets · NEW: Summary Report Published: Draft PTI FY26 Operating Plan and Budget · NEW: FY26-FY30 Middle East Regional Plan · Second IANA Naming Function Review Team (IFR2) Initial Report · Proposal for Thaana script Root Zone Label Generation Rules Events · These events occur in March and April 2025. Information Sharing NEW: Remembering Nigel Hickson While there will be many opportunities to honor Nigel and his life’s work in the coming weeks and months, today, we keep him in our thoughts and extend our sincere condolences to his family. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AmoJXTM…> NEW: Call for Applications: NextGen@ICANN84 ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the Asia Pacific region who are interested in the future of the Internet and participating in the Public Meeting. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AmoJXTM…> NEW: ICANN Seeks Feedback on FY26-FY30 Middle East Regional Plan ICANN invites stakeholders from the Middle East and those interested in ICANN’s work in the region to submit input to help ICANN org define regional activities that would best fit the regional needs and priorities. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AmoJXTM…> Public Comment. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AmoJXTM…> ICANN83 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now Grants of up to $750 per family are available for ICANN Public Meeting participants who meet the criteria, are bringing children, and will incur expenses associated with babysitting or local childcare services. There will be no on-site meeting or conference-sponsored childcare services during ICANN83. Deadline: Friday, 21 April 2025, at 23:59 UTC Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AmoJXTM…> ICANN Opens New gTLD Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program ICANN has opened the Registry Service Provider (RSP) Evaluation Program for the New Generic TopLevel Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round. The RSP Evaluation Program was created to streamline the evaluation of gTLD applications by separating the evaluation of the technical aspects of operating the gTLD from the application for the name. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AmoJXTM…> 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=001AmoJXTM…>. 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=001AmoJXTM…>. 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=001AmoJXTM…> 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=001AmoJXTM…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Webinars NEW: ICANN Webinar Series Latin America and the Caribbean - Meet Kurtis Lindqvist: ICANN's President & CEO Date: Friday 11 April 2025 (20:30 - 21:30 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AmoJXTM…> 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=001AmoJXTM…> Action Items NEW: Request for Applicant Guidebook related sessions at ICANN83 ICANN’s New gTLD Program team will be available to provide updates on Applicant Guidebook topics to the interested parties during ICANN83. If you would like the team to join any of your sessions, please send an email to nextround_policyimplementation(a)icann.org<mailto:nextround_policyimplementation@icann.org> indicating which topics you would like to be briefed on and during which session no later than 30 April 2025. 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=001AmoJXTM…>. 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=001AmoJXTM…> 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=001AmoJXTM…> Public Comment NEW: Summary Report Published: ICANN FY26-30 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY26 Op Plans & Budgets [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AmoJXTM…> NEW: Summary Report Published: Draft PTI FY26 Operating Plan and Budget [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AmoJXTM…> NEW: [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AmoJXTM…>FY26-FY30 Middle East Regional Plan [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AmoJXTM…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 31 March 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 12 May 2025 Second IANA Naming Function Review Team (IFR2) Initial Report [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AmoJXTM…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 20 March 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 28 April 2025 Proposal for Thaana script Root Zone Label Generation Rules [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AmoJXTM…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 27 March 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Wednesday, 7 May 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AmoJXTM…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AmoJXTM…>. Events These events occur in March and April 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=001AmoJXTM…>. · Capacity Development Sessions at EDP University · ICANN Stakeholder Engagement Meeting: Next Round of New gTLDs - South Africa (Cape Town) · North America Universal Acceptance Day · New gTLD Next Round special outreach in Abuja (Nigeria) · The Prague Dialogue: Internet Governance & Disinformation Challenges · Opportunities in the Next Evolution of the Domain Name System · WACREN 2025 Conference · U.S. Cyber Policy Landscape: What Are We Seeing · Washington Center Student Visit to the ICANN DC Office (Apr 2025) · ICANN Webinar Series Latin America and the Caribbean - Meet Kurtis Lindqvist: ICANN's President & CEO Volume 7, Issue 25 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AmoJXTM…> | Next Issue: Monday, 07 April 2025 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AmoJXTM…>

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