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Notice | Official appointment of the GNSO Representative to the Empowered Community Administration
by Terri Agnew Dec. 11, 2025

Dec. 11, 2025

Dear Council, Please find attached the letter on the official appointment of the GNSO representative to the Empowered Community administration. This will posted on the Correspondence page [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/en/council/correspondence…> on the GNSO website shortly. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Reminder: Input welcome on GNSO Council agenda for 2025 meetings
by Terri Agnew Nov. 17, 2025

Nov. 17, 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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FW: Interim appointment of the GNSO Representative to the Empowered Community Administration
by Terri Agnew Oct. 30, 2025

Oct. 30, 2025

Dear Council, Please find attached the letter informing you of the interim appointment of the GNSO representative to the Empowered Community administration. This was sent to John Jeffrey, ICANN Secretary and posted on the Correspondence page<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_coun…> of the GNSO website. Thank you. With kind regards, Terri --- Terri Agnew Policy Team Supporting the GNSO Policy Operations Senior Specialist (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Skype ID: terri.agnew.icann 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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For your review: 2025 Strategic Planning Session Meeting Report
by Caitlin Tubergen Aug. 12, 2025

Aug. 12, 2025

Dear Councilors, The GNSO Staff Support Team has worked with Council leadership on the 2025 Strategic Planning Session (SPS) Meeting Report, which you can find here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13e54tzQgapHab4_1kU-tFVnYaSjpr6_IfgqW5rn…. The SPS Report seeks to capture the objectives, discussions, agreements, and action items across the multiple sessions of the meeting. The Council previously discussed and agreed to the action items. Please review the report to ensure the text aligns with your recollection of the discussions. You may use the comment function to add any suggestions and/or proposed edits. Please provide your input by Friday, 18 July. Once the report is finalized, it will be publicly posted. Best regards, Steve, Terri, and Caitlin

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REMINDER | Due 29 September 2025 | GNSO Chair 2025 Election Timeline
by Terri Agnew Aug. 12, 2025

Aug. 12, 2025

Dear GNSO Council, Please see below the GNSO Chair election timeline for the 2025 GNSO Chair election. We are sharing ahead of the announcement deadline in order to allow for more flexible election scheduling. This will be posted shortly on the GNSO Elections webpage<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/elections>. Deadlines Not Later Than: Activity Commences: 25 February 2025 Mid-Year ICANN Meeting and/or dependency on new travel deadlines Announce Proposed Procedure and Timeline 27 June 2025 (ICANN84 funded traveler name submission deadline) T – 60 Days and/or dependency on new travel deadlines NomCom Selectees Announced SG/C New Council Members Announced House Nominee Selection 29 September 2025 T – 30 Days Houses Submit Nominees 11 October 2025 T – 18 Days Candidates Submit Statements 26 October 2025 T – 3 Days Candidate Meetings 29 October 2025 T Election Held at Annual General Meeting 31 October 2025 T + 2 Days Council informs the Board & Community and posts election results on the GNSO website Traditionally the timeline is built in keeping with GNSO Operating Procedures guidelines, but with the funded traveler submission deadline now being 120 days prior to the meeting (instead of 90 days), we have had to adapt the first two steps of the timeline. This now fits in with the 27 June 2025 as submission deadline for funded traveler names for ICANN84. The remaining steps however are in keeping with the GNSO Operating Procedures, counting back from the election date. Please let me know if you have any questions. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Re: Meeting Invitation | GNSO Council discussion with Board Caucus on IGO Issues | Monday, 28 July 2025
by Mary Wong July 31, 2025

July 31, 2025

Hello Susan and everyone, I realize we should have clarified the reason for this meeting earlier, I am sorry for that oversight! The purpose of the call is for the Board’s IGO Caucus Group (comprising Becky Burr, Chris Buckridge, Chris Chapman, Christian Kaufmann and Leon Sanchez – though I am not sure that they will all be on the call today) to discuss how the Board plans to close out the final few outstanding policy recommendations stemming from the very first IGO-related PDP that the GNSO conducted between 2012-2013. This is the last open item of policy work on second-level IGO protections, and given that implementation of the latest (and third) IGO-related PDP is progressing well – viz., implementation of the IGO Curative Rights policy recommendations – the Board believes it is timely to try to conclude the longstanding work on this topic. For your easy reference, the specific policy recommendations from 2013 that remain open and that will be the subject of the call today are the following: * Recommendation 3.3.5: Second-Level protections of only Exact Match, Acronym Scope 2 identifiers of the International Governmental Organizations are bulk added as a single list to the Trademark Clearinghouse (TMCH) * Recommendation 3.3.7: International Governmental Organizations Scope 2 identifiers, if added to the TMCH, allowed to participate in 90 Day Claims Notification phase of each new gTLD launch for Second-Level registrations NOTE: IGO "Scope 2 Identifiers" were defined in the PDP as meaning the acronyms in two languages of those IGOs on the GAC list as of November 2013 We have not prepared any specific background materials for the Council for this call. However, should you wish to have the background documents handy, here are some links that I hope are helpful: * Regarding the original IGO-INGO PDP (2012-2013): * PDP Final Report (November 2013), covering recommendations for top and second-level protections for the Red Cross, International Olympic Committee, IGOs and international non-governmental organizations (INGOs): https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/filefield_42639/igo-ingo-final-1… * GNSO Council resolution (November 2013), adopting some of the final recommendations: https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/1999-2019#20131120-2 * Regarding the scope of the proposed post-registration-only notification system for IGOs: * Board resolution (October 2020): https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/approved-r… * Regarding the scope of Curative Rights protections for IGOs: * Board resolution (April 2023) adopting the GNSO policy recommendations from the second (IGO-INGO Access to Curative Rights Mechanisms) and the third GNSO PDP (EPDP on Specific Curative Rights Protections for IGOs): https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/approved-r… * Board resolution (May 2023) accepting GAC advice to maintain the temporary reservations for IGO acronyms at the second level until implementation of the Curative Rights policy recommendations are complete: https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/approved-r… * Status of and progress on the Curative Rights policy implementation: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ICRIRT/overview We will add these links to the relevant GNSO Council wiki page for this meeting as well (https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/gnsocouncilmeetings/pages…) Thank you! Cheers Mary From: Susan Payne via council <council(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Susan Payne <susan.payne(a)comlaude.com> Date: Monday, July 28, 2025 at 4:50 AM To: Terri Agnew <terri.agnew(a)icann.org>, "council(a)icann.org" <council(a)icann.org> Cc: GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: [council] Re: Meeting Invitation | GNSO Council discussion with Board Caucus on IGO Issues | Monday, 28 July 2025 Hi Terri, is there anything we should review in advance of this meeting? 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FYI | FW: [Ext] CLOSES TODAY: ICANN Opens Nomination Period for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building
by Terri Agnew July 31, 2025

July 31, 2025

FYI [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=d4a5154b-0075-4980-a164-3828d6e7350b…] Thursday, 31 July 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=001jbi4UQw…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jbi4UQw…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jbi4UQw…> 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 ICANN84 · Sign up for the session slot for ICANN84 Newcomers, including Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN Programs participants · ICANN org Finance and Planning Updates during ICANN84 · Apply Now! ICANN84 Community Childcare Grants · Now Available: ICANN84 Frequently Asked Questions Page Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN Launches Self-Test for New gTLD Registry Service Providers · NEW: Reinforcing What Works: ICANN at IGF 2025 and the WSIS+20 High-Level Event Next Round · Next Round Outreach, Engagement, and Communications Snapshot · ICANN Materials Provide Prospective New gTLD Applicants Clarity on Key Topics · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · Call for ASP Mentors Webinars · ICANN Webinar Series for Europe: How Time Zones are Coordinated 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · CLOSES TODAY: ICANN Opens Nomination Period for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building · ICANN85 Fellowship Application Round Now Open · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Public Comment · Draft North America Engagement Plan 2026-2030 Events · These events occur in July and August 2025. ICANN84 Sign up for the session slot for ICANN84 Newcomers, including Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN Programs participants Want to introduce your group’s work to ICANN84 Annual General Meeting newcomers, including Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN Programs Participants? Sign up for a 30 minute session on 25-26 October, 2025. These outreach sessions are part of the ""Get To Know ICANN Community"" Onboarding Program for Newcomers and are an opportunity for every SO/AC to share information with the ICANN Meeting newcomers and highlight the important work that your group does within ICANN. Sign up for available slots here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jbi4UQw…>. For any additional questions, please contact ICANN Fellowship Program Manager, Siranush Vardanyan at siranush.vardanyan(a)icann.org<mailto:siranush.vardanyan@icann.org>. DEADLINE: August 7, 2025 ICANN org Finance and Planning Updates during ICANN84 The ICANN org Finance and Planning Teams seek opportunities to engage with the ICANN communities during ICANN84 or via webinars to present on Finance- and Planning topics. Presentations will cover topics such as: - Financial Results: FY25 Year-to-Date - High Level FY27 Planning Process, Structure, and Assumptions - ICANN’s Strategic Plan for FY26–30 - Other current topics Please contact planning(a)icann.org<mailto:planning@icann.org> to request a briefing with your Community group. Apply Now! ICANN84 Community Childcare Grants Grants of up to $750 per family are available for ICANN Public Meeting participants with children 12 years old or younger who meet the criteria and will incur expenses associated with babysitting or childcare services. DEADLINE: Friday, 12 September 2025, at 23:59 UTC Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jbi4UQw…> Now Available: ICANN84 Frequently Asked Questions Page Please find the FAQs for ICANN84 here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jbi4UQw…>. Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Launches Self-Test for New gTLD Registry Service Providers RST ensures that registry operators (ROs) have the technical capacity to operate a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in a stable and secure manner. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jbi4UQw…> NEW: Reinforcing What Works: ICANN at IGF 2025 and the WSIS+20 High-Level Event Across these conversations, a unifying message emerged: the future of IG must be globally representative, well-coordinated, and technically grounded. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jbi4UQw…> Next Round Next Round Outreach, Engagement, and Communications Snapshot We’re excited to introduce the Next Round Snapshot, a new monthly recap that highlights key updates shared during the IRT Outreach meetings. This report covers recent activities across the Applicant Support Program (ASP), Registry Service Provider (RSP) evaluation, regional and topical engagement, web traffic stats, and communications milestones. Developed in response to GAC feedback, this snapshot supports visibility and alignment across teams working on the New gTLD Program: Next Round. 📅 Published monthly following each IRT Outreach meeting 📎 Check out the inaugural April/May edition here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jbi4UQw…>. For questions, contact globalsupport(a)icann.org.<mailto:globalsupport@icann.org> ICANN Materials Provide Prospective New gTLD Applicants Clarity on Key Topics ICANN org is developing supplemental, complementary materials to aid prospective generic top-level domain (gTLD) applicants in understanding the Next Round application requirements, and how to navigate the application and evaluation processes. Blog [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jbi4UQw…>. Key Topic Overview Documents. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jbi4UQw…> 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=001jbi4UQw…>. 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>. 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=001jbi4UQw…>. 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=001jbi4UQw…> 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>. Webinars ICANN Webinar Series for Europe: How Time Zones are Coordinated Date: Wednesday 27 August 2025 (12:00 - 12:30 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jbi4UQw…> Action Items CLOSES TODAY: ICANN Opens Nomination Period for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building It recognizes ICANN community members for significant efforts in developing aptitude in areas related to ICANN's mission. Deadline: 31 July 2025 at 23:59 UTC Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jbi4UQw…> ICANN85 Fellowship Application Round Now Open The ICANN Fellowship Program is open to all applicants interested or already engaged in various aspects of ICANN's work, such as policymaking, Domain Name System operations, and the security and stability of the global Internet. DEADLINE: 22 August 2025 at 23:59 UTC. Read more. 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Post call Recordings | GNSO Council discussion with Board Caucus on IGO Issues | 28 July 2025
by Terri Agnew July 28, 2025

July 28, 2025

Dear all, Please find links to the audio and zoom recording below (audio, visual and rough transcript) for the GNSO Council discussion with Board Caucus on IGO Issues held on Monday, 28 July 2025 at 21:00 UTC. Audio recording: https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/aevWbDIfhnJcE-3P3YZipuyvBz6VM--SPytALdjCWquQ… Zoom Recording: https://icann.zoom.us/rec/share/f8ClDYGUffJRBn_-yJbVW_MZ_tpa8FJja5K-3UP11TP… Agenda wiki page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/BwBDFw Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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**Starting in 15 minutes | Meeting Invitation | GNSO Council discussion with Board Caucus on IGO Issues | Monday, 28 July 2025
by Terri Agnew July 28, 2025

July 28, 2025

**Starting in 15 minutes Dear all, The GNSO Council discussion with Board Caucus on IGO Issues is scheduled on Monday, 28 July 2025 at 21:00 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/BwBDFw Check your time zone: https://tinyurl.com/2v9kkjuh Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://icann.zoom.us/j/91048235847?pwd=bmEHjk0uYT3sR2DIoE0c0yw4HKbM6O.1 Passcode: mkt7*ULa9b If joining Zoom via Zoom App the following will be required: Webinar ID: 910 4823 5847 Passcode: 9213420189 Or One tap mobile : +13462487799,,91048235847#,,,,*9213420189# US (Houston) +16699006833,,91048235847#,,,,*9213420189# US (San Jose) If you are joining via audio only: International numbers available: https://icann.zoom.us/u/a6JrPP2u5 Observers are welcome to join; they will be in a read-only and listen-only mode. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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FW: [Ext] NEW: ICANN org Finance and Planning Updates during ICANN84
by Julie Bisland July 28, 2025

July 28, 2025

FYI: From: ICANN Community Digest <digest(a)icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, July 28, 2025 at 10:23 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: ICANN org Finance and Planning Updates during ICANN84 [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=1d120cb8-8477-4717-bc46-3776daab59bc…] Monday, 28 July 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=001IjmyUTl…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IjmyUTl…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IjmyUTl…> 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 ICANN84 · NEW: Apply Now! ICANN84 Community Childcare Grants · NEW: ICANN org Finance and Planning Updates during ICANN84 · Sign up for the session slot for ICANN84 Newcomers, including Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN Programs participants · Now Available: ICANN84 Frequently Asked Questions Page Next Round · Next Round Outreach, Engagement, and Communications Snapshot · ICANN Materials Provide Prospective New gTLD Applicants Clarity on Key Topics · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · Call for ASP Mentors Webinars · NEW: ICANN Webinar Series for Europe: How Time Zones are Coordinated 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · CLOSES THURSDAY: ICANN Opens Nomination Period for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building · ICANN85 Fellowship Application Round Now Open · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Public Comment · CLOSES TOMORROW: Root Zone Label Generation Rules Version 6 (RZ-LGR-6) · CLOSES TOMORROW: Maximal Starting Repertoire Version 6 (MSR-6) · Draft North America Engagement Plan 2026-2030 Events · These events occur in July and August 2025. ICANN84 NEW: Apply Now! ICANN84 Community Childcare Grants Grants of up to $750 per family are available for ICANN Public Meeting participants with children 12 years old or younger who meet the criteria and will incur expenses associated with babysitting or childcare services. DEADLINE: Friday, 12 September 2025, at 23:59 UTC Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IjmyUTl…> NEW: ICANN org Finance and Planning Updates during ICANN84 The ICANN org Finance and Planning Teams seek opportunities to engage with the ICANN communities during ICANN84 or via webinars to present on Finance- and Planning topics. Presentations will cover topics such as: - Financial Results: FY25 Year-to-Date - High Level FY27 Planning Process, Structure, and Assumptions - ICANN’s Strategic Plan for FY26–30 - Other current topics Please contact planning(a)icann.org<mailto:planning@icann.org> to request a briefing with your Community group. Sign up for the session slot for ICANN84 Newcomers, including Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN Programs participants Want to introduce your group’s work to ICANN84 Annual General Meeting newcomers, including Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN Programs Participants? Sign up for a 30 minute session on 25-26 October, 2025. These outreach sessions are part of the ""Get To Know ICANN Community"" Onboarding Program for Newcomers and are an opportunity for every SO/AC to share information with the ICANN Meeting newcomers and highlight the important work that your group does within ICANN. Sign up for available slots here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IjmyUTl…>. For any additional questions, please contact ICANN Fellowship Program Manager, Siranush Vardanyan at siranush.vardanyan(a)icann.org<mailto:siranush.vardanyan@icann.org>. DEADLINE: August 7, 2025 Now Available: ICANN84 Frequently Asked Questions Page Please find the FAQs for ICANN84 here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IjmyUTl…>. Next Round Next Round Outreach, Engagement, and Communications Snapshot We’re excited to introduce the Next Round Snapshot, a new monthly recap that highlights key updates shared during the IRT Outreach meetings. This report covers recent activities across the Applicant Support Program (ASP), Registry Service Provider (RSP) evaluation, regional and topical engagement, web traffic stats, and communications milestones. Developed in response to GAC feedback, this snapshot supports visibility and alignment across teams working on the New gTLD Program: Next Round. 📅 Published monthly following each IRT Outreach meeting 📎 Check out the inaugural April/May edition here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IjmyUTl…>. For questions, contact globalsupport(a)icann.org.<mailto:globalsupport@icann.org> ICANN Materials Provide Prospective New gTLD Applicants Clarity on Key Topics ICANN org is developing supplemental, complementary materials to aid prospective generic top-level domain (gTLD) applicants in understanding the Next Round application requirements, and how to navigate the application and evaluation processes. Blog [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IjmyUTl…>. Key Topic Overview Documents. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IjmyUTl…> 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=001IjmyUTl…>. 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>. 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=001IjmyUTl…>. 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=001IjmyUTl…> 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>. Webinars NEW: ICANN Webinar Series for Europe: How Time Zones are Coordinated Date: Wednesday 27 August 2025 (12:00 - 12:30 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IjmyUTl…> Action Items CLOSES THURSDAY: ICANN Opens Nomination Period for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building It recognizes ICANN community members for significant efforts in developing aptitude in areas related to ICANN's mission. Deadline: 31 July 2025 at 23:59 UTC Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IjmyUTl…> ICANN85 Fellowship Application Round Now Open The ICANN Fellowship Program is open to all applicants interested or already engaged in various aspects of ICANN's work, such as policymaking, Domain Name System operations, and the security and stability of the global Internet. DEADLINE: 22 August 2025 at 23:59 UTC. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IjmyUTl…> 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=001IjmyUTl…>. 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=001IjmyUTl…> 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=001IjmyUTl…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Public Comment CLOSES TOMORROW: Root Zone Label Generation Rules Version 6 (RZ-LGR-6) [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IjmyUTl…> Open for Submissions: 17 June 2025 Closed for Submissions: 29 July 2025 CLOSES TOMORROW: Maximal Starting Repertoire Version 6 (MSR-6) [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IjmyUTl…> Open for Submissions: 17 June 2025 Closed for Submissions: 29 July 2025 Draft North America Engagement Plan 2026-2030 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IjmyUTl…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 10 July 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Thursday, 28 August 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IjmyUTl…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IjmyUTl…>. Events These events occur in July and August 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=001IjmyUTl…>. · Asia Pacific Advanced Network Conference (APAN60) · Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) 2025 · CTU's 21st Caribbean Internet Governance Forum and 4th Caribbean Youth Internet Governance Forum · ICANN Webinar Series for Europe: How Time Zones are Coordinated Volume 7, Issue 55 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IjmyUTl…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 31 July 2025 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IjmyUTl…>

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