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Prioritization Scoring Sheet
by Steve Chan Aug. 6, 2026

Aug. 6, 2026

Dear Councilors, As discussed on the Council’s meeting on 9 July, the Council will be initiating a test run of its prioritization exercise. Attached, please find the scoring sheet for you and your SG/Cs to complete by 13 August. As a reminder, the attached document contains several tabs, which provides instructions, weighting guidance, information on the relevant projects, as well as the weighting sheet. In terms of next steps, once submissions are received, they will be posted on the Council’s wiki space and staff will consolidate all results into a prioritization matrix. The Council will then discuss the results during its meeting on 10 September. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please do let Council leadership and staff know. 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> Mobile: +1.310.339.4410

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Council Action Items reminder
by Susan Payne July 31, 2026

July 31, 2026

Dear Councilors, Further to Terri's earlier reminder about the deadline to volunteer for a charter drafting team for DNS Abuse PDP2, p lease find below a reminder on two additional action items coming out of our last council meeting: 1. Review the PDP2 Draft Charter Please review the PDP2 Draft Charter ahead of our next Council meeting on 13 August. During the meeting, we aim to discuss the input received and determine the next steps for the Draft Charter Team. Receiving your feedback in advance will allow Councilors to review and consider the issues before the meeting, support a more informed and productive discussion during the Council call, and help assess the scope of work that the Draft Charter Team may need to undertake. PDP2 Draft Charter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kATwxWd2P0iPfb-e6hEWEUVkxMpN6FbC/edit?u… 2. Submit Prioritization Scoring Sheets Please consult with your groups and complete and submit your prioritization scoring sheets by 13 August. Timely submission will enable the next steps in the process and help ensure that the results can be compiled and shared in advance of the Council's discussion at the September meeting. Having the results ahead of time will allow Councilors to come well prepared for that discussion. For your convenience, please find attached the scoring sheet template. Thank you in advance for completing these action items. Kind regards, Susan Susan Payne Vice President, Policy and Internet Governance [cid:image001.png@01DD204E.2A687690]<https://comlaude.com/> 28 Little Russell Street, London WC1A 2HN, UK T +44 (0) 20 7421 8250 D +44 (0) 20 74218 255 comlaude.com<http://comlaude.com> Follow us on LinkedIn<https://t-uk.xink.io/Tracking/Index/pRkAAA98AAAukRcA0> and Youtube<https://t-uk.xink.io/Tracking/Index/ZxkAAA98AAAukRcA0> [cid:image002.png@01DD204E.2A687690]<https://www.linkedin.com/company/com-laude> [cid:image003.png@01DD204E.2A687690] <https://twitter.com/comlaude?lang=en> [cid:image004.png@01DD204E.2A687690] <https://www.facebook.com/ComLaude/> [cid:image005.png@01DD204E.2A687690] <https://www.youtube.com/@comlaude> [cid:image006.jpg@01DD204E.2A687690] ________________________________ The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential to the intended recipient. They may not be disclosed, used by or copied in any way by anyone other than the intended recipient. If you have received this message in error, please return it to the sender (deleting the body of the email and attachments in your reply) and immediately and permanently delete it. Please note that Com Laude Group Limited (the "Com Laude Group") does not accept any responsibility for viruses and it is your responsibility to scan or otherwise check this email and any attachments. The Com Laude Group does not accept liability for statements which are clearly the sender's own and not made on behalf of the group or one of its member entities. The Com Laude Group is a limited company registered in England and Wales with company number 10689074 and registered office at 28 Little Russell Street, London, WC1A 2HN England. The Com Laude Group includes Nom-IQ Limited t/a Com Laude, a company registered in England and Wales with company number 5047655 and registered office at 28 Little Russell Street, London, WC1A 2HN England; Valideus Limited, a company registered in England and Wales with company number 6181291 and registered office at 28 Little Russell Street, London, WC1A 2HN England; Demys Limited, a company registered in Scotland with company number SC197176 and registered office at 15 William Street, South West Lane, Edinburgh, EH3 7LL Scotland; Consonum, Inc. dba Com Laude USA and Valideus USA, a corporation incorporated in the State of Washington and principal office address at Suite 332, Securities Building, 1904 Third Ave, Seattle, WA 98101; Com Laude (Japan) Corporation, a company registered in Japan with company number 0100-01-190853 and registered office at 1-3-21 Shinkawa, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0033, Japan; Com Laude Domain ESP S.L.U., a company registered in Spain and registered office address at Calle Barcas 2, 2, Valencia, 46002, Spain. For further information see www.comlaude.com<https://comlaude.com>

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Proposed Agenda | GNSO Council | Thursday, 13 August 2026
by Terri Agnew July 30, 2026

July 30, 2026

Dear all, Please find below the agenda for the GNSO Council meeting taking place on 13 August 2026 at 21:00 UTC. This will be posted on the agenda wiki page <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/l4AtJ> shortly. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO ********** GNSO Council Agenda 13 August 2026 Please note that all documents referenced in the agenda have been gathered on a Wiki page for convenience and easier access: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYBTJ. 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, 13 August 2026 at 21:00 UTC: https://tinyurl.com/mr4xv5pf 14:00 Los Angeles; 17:00 Washington DC; 22:00 London; 23:00 Paris; (Friday) 00:00 Moscow; 07:00 Melbourne GNSO Council Meeting Remote Participation: <https://icann.zoom.us/j/91048235847?pwd=bmEHjk0uYT3sR2DIoE0c0yw4HKbM6O.1> https://icann.zoom.us/j/92983839529?pwd=R0BcWsye1mbmk1uFXUbeN42WAt2jyP.1 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/2026/minutes/minutes-gnso…> of the GNSO Council Meeting on 09 July 2026 were posted on 23 July 2026 Item 2: Opening Remarks / Review of Projects & Action List (10 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: Council Discussion - DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP2 Draft Charter Update (30 minutes) On 14 August 2025, the GNSO Council passed a motion, requesting ICANN’s Policy Support Staff to draft an Issue Report on DNS Abuse. The Final Issue Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/issue-report-d…> was delivered to the Council on 1 December 2025. On 11 December 2025, the Council voted<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/ZKifBg> to initiate two policy development processes (PDPs) on DNS Abuse Mitigation. The Council chose to launch the first PDP on the topic of Associated Domain Checks immediately, and the Council would launch the second PDP on the topic of safeguards for unrestricted Application Programming Interface (API) access to begin later, taking into account the progress on PDP 1 and associated resource constraints. Following the convening of a PDP 1 charter drafting team, the GNSO Council adopted<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/QYA0J> the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP 1 (DNSAM PDP1) charter<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-ab…> on 15 January 2026. Applying lessons learned and feedback received from the DNSAM PDP 1 charter<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-ab…>, GNSO Support Staff worked with the GNSO Council liaison to the DNSAM PDP 1 Working Group to develop the first cut of the draft charter<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kATwxWd2P0iPfb-e6hEWEUVkxMpN6FbC/edit?u…> for DNSAM PDP2 on the topic of safeguards for unrestricted API access. The Council received a briefing from the GNSO Council liaison to the DNSAM PDP 1 Working Group on the updated DNSAM PDP2 charter during the July 2026 GNSO Council meeting. GNSO Councilors were asked to share the updated DNSAM PDP2 charter with their respective Stakeholder Group or Constituency to solicit initial feedback. The GNSO Council is being asked to provide feedback and determine whether a charter drafting team is warranted to further revise the DNSAM PDP2 charter. 3.1 - Introduction of Topic (Jennifer Chung, GNSO Council Vice-Chair) 3.2 - Council Discussion 3.3 - Next Steps Item 4: Review and Renewal of GNSO Liaison to the GAC (30 minutes) The GNSO Liaison to the GAC role was first piloted in FY15-16 (1 July 2014 to 30 June 2016) as part of a broader initiative of the GAC-GNSO Consultation Group to facilitate early engagement of the GAC in GNSO policy development activities. Due to the success of the pilot, the GNSO Liaison to the GAC is now a permanent role and an integral part of communications between the GAC and GNSO. The term of the liaison role is two years, and the term limit is two consecutive two-year terms. Following a review of candidates by the Standing Selection Committee (SSC) in 2024, the SSC recommended Sebastien Ducos be appointed as the new GNSO Liaison to the GAC. The GNSO Council confirmed Sebatian Ducos as the GNSO Liaison to the GAC on 08 August 2024. According to the Description of the GNSO Liaison to the GAC<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/draft/final-gnso-lia…>, the Liaison role is to be reviewed by the GNSO Council every two years. The GNSO Council leadership team has solicited input on the role and function of the GNSO Liaison to the GAC from the GAC and/or GAC Secretariat. The GNSO Council is to consider the Liaison’s performance with respect to the criteria outlined in the Description of the GNSO Liaison to the GAC before the Liaison is reconfirmed. As the current liaison’s two-year term will expire at the 2026 Annual General Meeting (ICANN87), the GNSO Council may reconfirm the existing Liaison for a second two-year term upon agreement by the Liaison and the GNSO Council after the Liaison role and function has been reviewed. Here, the GNSO Council will discuss the feedback received from the GAC, if available, and review the role of GNSO Council Liaison to the GAC. 4.1 - Introduction of Topic (Susan Payne, GNSO Chair) 4.2 - Council Discussion 4.3 - Next Steps Item 5: Any other business (25 minutes) 5.1 - ICANN87 planning and GNSO Draft schedule 5.2 - Updates from the GNSO Council Liaison to the GAC _______________________________ 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…

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REMINDER | Updated DNSAM PDP2 Draft Charter for review | deadline 30 July
by Terri Agnew July 30, 2026

July 30, 2026

Dear GNSO Councilors, Reminder: deadline is 30 July 2026. Any GNSO Councilor who wishes to volunteer for the potential Draft Charter Team is invited to express their interest by 30 July 2026. Please send an email to gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> to get further instructions to enroll. We have the following names: * Anne * Farzi Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO From: Terri Agnew <terri.agnew(a)icann.org> Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 10:32 AM To: "council(a)icann.org" <council(a)icann.org> Cc: GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: Updated DNSAM PDP2 Draft Charter for review Dear GNSO Councilors, As discussed during the last Council meeting, please find attached the updated DNSAM PDP2 Draft Charter in Google Doc format for your review and feedback. * DNSAM PDP2 draft charter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kATwxWd2P0iPfb-e6hEWEUVkxMpN6FbC/edit?u… While you and your groups undertake the review, any GNSO Councilor who wishes to volunteer for the potential Draft Charter Team is invited to express their interest by 30 July 2026. Please send an email to gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> to get further instructions to enroll. Thank you in advance. Kind regards, GNSO Support Staff

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FYI | FW: [Ext] LAST CALL: Nominations for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building
by Terri Agnew July 30, 2026

July 30, 2026

FYI [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=a08c972d-69b6-4fa5-9f06-1f2c03a92821…] Thursday, 30 July 2026 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=001mrnRf-O…> 2026 Round Applicant Guidebook [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001mrnRf-O…> 2026 Round Vendor Sourcing Timeline [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001mrnRf-O…> 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 ICANN87 · Register Now · ICANN87 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now Information Sharing · NEW: Building on Momentum: ICANN's FY27 Middle East Regional Implementation Plan · NEW: ICANN at WSIS Forum 2026: Advancing Global Internet Cooperation · NEW: ICANN Publishes String Similarity Evaluation Data and Guidelines · NEW: Last Call: Nominations for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building · ICANN88 Fellowship Application Round Now Open 2026 Round · Important Reminders and Updates for 2026 Round Applicants · REMINDER: ICANN 2026 Round Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program Closes 12 August · ICANN Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Name Collision Initial Assessment of Applied-for Strings · ICANN Extends Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors · ICANN Opens Second Application Period for the 2026 Round RSP Evaluation Program · ICANN 2026 Round Application System User Guide, Support Model Available 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · FRIDAY: ICANN Opens Nomination Period for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building · Call for Participation: Input Group: Law Enforcement Agency Authentication Mechanisms · Stay Connected! 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Meeting Invitation | GNSO Council meeting | Thursday, 13 August 2026
by Terri Agnew July 27, 2026

July 27, 2026

Dear all, The GNSO Council meeting is scheduled on Thursday, 13 August 2026 at 21:00 UTC for 2 hours. 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…> , ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/community-anti-harassment-policy-2017…> and, the Community Participant Code of Conduct Concerning Statement of Interest<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/adopted-icann-community-partici…> Visit the Wiki Agenda page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/l4AtJ Check your time zone: https://tinyurl.com/mr4xv5pf Councilors should notify the GNSO Secretariat in advance if they will not be able to attend and/or need a dial out call, gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92983839529?pwd=DyyxXAO3IN-_JiujB6dHDRVzkll77e1YNB0… Passcode:9gj@q?GLfL Phone one-tap: +19294362866,,92983839529#,,,,*8666091466# US (New York) +12532158782,,92983839529#,,,,*8666091466# US (Tacoma) If joining Zoom via Zoom App the following will be required: Webinar ID: 929 8383 9529 Passcode: 8666091466 If you are joining via audio only: International numbers available: https://icann.zoom.us/u/abQwxX7jW0 Observers are welcome to join; they will be in a read-only and listen-only mode. Please note that all documents<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYBTJ> referenced in the agenda will be gathered on a Wiki page for convenient and easy access. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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GNSO Council Meeting
by ICANN Policy Calendar July 27, 2026

July 27, 2026

Meeting: GNSO Council Meeting Date/Time: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 05:15 UTC (13:15 local time) for 2 hours | ICANN87 Zoom Link will be published 24 hours in advance on SCHED – make sure you have registered so you have access to the links.

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REMINDER | Due 21 September 2026 | GNSO Chair 2026 Election Timeline
by Terri Agnew July 27, 2026

July 27, 2026

Hi all, Sending as a reminder with deadline of 21 September 2026. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO From: Terri Agnew <terri.agnew(a)icann.org> Date: Friday, February 27, 2026 at 4:08 PM To: "Council(a)icann.org" <Council(a)icann.org> Cc: GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: Due 21 September 2026 | GNSO Chair 2026 Election Timeline Dear GNSO Council, Please see below the GNSO Chair election timeline for the 2026 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>. GNSO Chair election timeline Deadlines Not Later Than: Activity Commences: Time Available: 27 February 2026 Mid-year ICANN Meeting and/or dependency on new travel deadlines Announce Proposed Procedure and Timeline 1 Day 19 June 2026 (ICANN87 funded traveler name submission deadline) T – 60 Days and/or dependency on new travel deadlines NomCom Selectees Announced 1 Day SG/C New Council Members Announced 1 Day House Nominee Selection 30 Days 21 September 2026 T – 30 Days Houses Submit Nominees 1 Day 3 October 2026 T – 18 Days Candidates Submit Statements 12 Days 18 October 2026 T – 3 Days Candidate Meetings 2 Days 21 October 2026 T Election Held at Annual General Meeting 1 Day 23 October 2026 T + 2 Days Council informs the Board & Community and posts election results on the GNSO website 2 Days 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 19 June 2026 as submission deadline for funded traveler names for ICANN87. 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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FW: [Ext] NEW: Important Reminders and Updates for 2026 Round Applicants
by Julie Bisland July 27, 2026

July 27, 2026

FYI: From: ICANN Community Digest <digest(a)icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 at 11:46 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: Important Reminders and Updates for 2026 Round Applicants [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=f5767f55-8c02-4c16-a170-2772106d6beb…] Monday, 27 July 2026 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=0011pHY1xG…> 2026 Round Applicant Guidebook [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011pHY1xG…> 2026 Round Vendor Sourcing Timeline [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011pHY1xG…> 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 ICANN87 · Register Now · NEW: ICANN87 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now · CLOSES TODAY: Sign up for the session slot for ICANN87 Newcomers, including Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN Programs participants Information Sharing · NEW: Preparing for the Root Zone KSK Rollover: What You Need to Know · NEW: ICANN Releases Updated Root KSK Rollover Guide for the Community · ICANN88 Fellowship Application Round Now Open 2026 Round · NEW: Important Reminders and Updates for 2026 Round Applicants · REMINDER: ICANN 2026 Round Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program Closes 12 August · ICANN Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Name Collision Initial Assessment of Applied-for Strings · ICANN Extends Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors · ICANN Opens Second Application Period for the 2026 Round RSP Evaluation Program · ICANN 2026 Round Application System User Guide, Support Model Available Webinars · WEDNESDAY: AFRALO Webinar: Understanding the ICANN Policy Development Process (PDP) and Effective Participation in Public Comment Proceedings 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · FRIDAY: ICANN Opens Nomination Period for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building · Call for Participation: Input Group: Law Enforcement Agency Authentication Mechanisms · Stay Connected! Join the IG Network mailing lists · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Public Comment · Review of Reviews Draft Report · Proposed Implementation of the IGO-INGO Curative Rights Policy Recommendations Events · These events occur in July and August 2026. ICANN87 REGISTER NOW [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011pHY1xG…> NEW: ICANN87 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now ICANN is opening the application round for its Community Childcare Grants Program for ICANN87 in Bali, Indonesia. The program facilitates the in-person participation of community members with children who are 12 years old or younger at ICANN Public Meetings and eligible ICANN events. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011pHY1xG…> CLOSES TODAY: Sign up for the session slot for ICANN87 Newcomers, including Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN Programs participants Sign up for a 30 minute session on 17-18 October, 2026. 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 here. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011pHY1xG…> For any additional questions, please contact ICANN Fellowship Program Manager, Siranush Vardanyan at siranush.vardanyan(a)icann.org<mailto:siranush.vardanyan@icann.org>. Deadline: July 27th, 2026 Information Sharing NEW: Preparing for the Root Zone KSK Rollover: What You Need to Know When an Internet user types a domain name into a search engine, how can we ensure that where they land is truly the desired destination? Typosquatting and other types of cyberfraud make it increasingly challenging and unclear to the user. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011pHY1xG…> NEW: ICANN Releases Updated Root KSK Rollover Guide for the Community ICANN has published an updated guide, What to Expect During the Root KSK Rollover, to help the technical community and broader Internet ecosystem prepare for the next Root Key Signing Key (KSK) rollover. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011pHY1xG…> ICANN88 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 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011pHY1xG…> 2026 Round NEW: Important Reminders and Updates for 2026 Round Applicants The close of the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round application window is around the corner. Here are some important reminders and updates to be aware of before the submission period closes at 23:59 UTC on 12 August. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011pHY1xG…> REMINDER: ICANN 2026 Round Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program Closes 12 August Applicants are encouraged to submit as soon as possible to ensure they meet the deadline. The gTLD evaluation fee must be received by ICANN no later than 23:59 UTC on 19 August 2026. Deadline: 12 August 2026 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011pHY1xG…> ICANN Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Name Collision Initial Assessment of Applied-for Strings The Initial Assessment Panel will evaluate all applied-for strings using a combination of quantitative and, where necessary, qualitative analysis, in accordance with the Name Collision Initial Assessment Procedure. Deadline: 31 July 2026 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011pHY1xG…> ICANN Extends Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors The application window will remain open until all roles have been filled. ICANN will actively review submissions, conduct interviews, and begin to contract with selected candidates while the window is open and highly recommends that interested providers not wait to apply. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011pHY1xG…> ICANN 2026 Round Application System User Guide, Support Model Available ICANN has made several resources available to help prospective applicants familiarize themselves with ICANN's TLD Application Management System (TAMS). This online system will be used by all applicants, evaluation panelists, and ICANN staff to submit, manage, and process new gTLD applications. These resources are available to help prospective applicants prepare for the application completion and submission process through TAMS: System user guide Frequently Asked Questions Demo videos Q&A webinar recordings Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011pHY1xG…> Webinars WEDNESDAY: AFRALO Webinar: Understanding the ICANN Policy Development Process (PDP) and Effective Participation in Public Comment Proceedings Date: Wednesday 29 July 2026 (17:00 - 18:30 UTC) Read more and register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011pHY1xG…> Action Items FRIDAY: ICANN Opens Nomination Period for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building The award recognizes ICANN community members for significant efforts in developing aptitude in areas related to ICANN's mission. Deadline: 31 July 2026 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011pHY1xG…> Call for Participation: Input Group: Law Enforcement Agency Authentication Mechanisms ICANN welcomes participation from individuals and organizations with relevant expertise and perspectives. This includes representatives from law enforcement agencies, current and future RDRS users, registrars, and interested participants from the ICANN Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011pHY1xG…> Stay Connected! Join the IG Network mailing lists Don't miss out on the conversations- Sign up for ICANN's IG network mailing lists today! 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FYI | FW: [Ext] NEW: Unsure How to Handle Challenging Behavior in the Community? Start Here
by Terri Agnew July 23, 2026

July 23, 2026

Please see - NEW: Unsure How to Handle Challenging Behavior in the Community? Start Here [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=f5d9913d-47c5-4c52-a6dd-416052937883…] Thursday, 23 July 2026 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=001BvcqLBH…> 2026 Round Applicant Guidebook [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BvcqLBH…> 2026 Round Vendor Sourcing Timeline [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BvcqLBH…> 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 ICANN87 · Register Now · CLOSES MONDAY: Sign up for the session slot for ICANN87 Newcomers, including Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN Programs participants Information Sharing · NEW: Unsure How to Handle Challenging Behavior in the Community? Start Here · NEW: Approved Resolutions | Special Meeting of the ICANN Board | 20 July 2026 · NEW: ICANN88 Fellowship Application Round Now Open 2026 Round · REMINDER: ICANN 2026 Round Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program Closes 12 August · ICANN Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Name Collision Initial Assessment of Applied-for Strings · ICANN Extends Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors · ICANN Opens Second Application Period for the 2026 Round RSP Evaluation Program · ICANN 2026 Round Application System User Guide, Support Model Available Webinars · NEXT WEDNESDAY: AFRALO Webinar: Understanding the ICANN Policy Development Process (PDP) and Effective Participation in Public Comment Proceedings 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · NEXT FRIDAY: ICANN Opens Nomination Period for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building · Call for Participation: Input Group: Law Enforcement Agency Authentication Mechanisms · Stay Connected! Join the IG Network mailing lists · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Public Comment · Review of Reviews Draft Report · Proposed Implementation of the IGO-INGO Curative Rights Policy Recommendations Events · These events occur in July and August 2026. ICANN87 REGISTER NOW [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BvcqLBH…> CLOSES MONDAY: Sign up for the session slot for ICANN87 Newcomers, including Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN Programs participants Sign up for a 30 minute session on 17-18 October, 2026. 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 here. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BvcqLBH…> For any additional questions, please contact ICANN Fellowship Program Manager, Siranush Vardanyan at siranush.vardanyan(a)icann.org<mailto:siranush.vardanyan@icann.org>. Deadline: July 27th, 2026 Information Sharing NEW: Unsure How to Handle Challenging Behavior in the Community? Start Here The Ombuds Office is here for the whole community, and is available at any time. You can contact me if you've been on the receiving end of unwanted behavior or if you have observed behavior that you believe is inappropriate. Likewise, you can speak with me if think you may have inadvertently offended or harmed someone yourself to discuss how to repair or correct such a situation. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BvcqLBH…> NEW: Approved Resolutions | Special Meeting of the ICANN Board | 20 July 2026 Please find the Approved Resolutions from the 20 July 2026 Special Meeting of the ICANN Board here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BvcqLBH…>. NEW: ICANN88 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 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BvcqLBH…> 2026 Round REMINDER: ICANN 2026 Round Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program Closes 12 August Applicants are encouraged to submit as soon as possible to ensure they meet the deadline. The gTLD evaluation fee must be received by ICANN no later than 23:59 UTC on 19 August 2026. Deadline: 12 August 2026 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BvcqLBH…> ICANN Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Name Collision Initial Assessment of Applied-for Strings The Initial Assessment Panel will evaluate all applied-for strings using a combination of quantitative and, where necessary, qualitative analysis, in accordance with the Name Collision Initial Assessment Procedure. Deadline: 31 July 2026 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BvcqLBH…> ICANN Extends Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors The application window will remain open until all roles have been filled. ICANN will actively review submissions, conduct interviews, and begin to contract with selected candidates while the window is open and highly recommends that interested providers not wait to apply. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BvcqLBH…> ICANN 2026 Round Application System User Guide, Support Model Available ICANN has made several resources available to help prospective applicants familiarize themselves with ICANN's TLD Application Management System (TAMS). This online system will be used by all applicants, evaluation panelists, and ICANN staff to submit, manage, and process new gTLD applications. These resources are available to help prospective applicants prepare for the application completion and submission process through TAMS: System user guide Frequently Asked Questions Demo videos Q&A webinar recordings Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BvcqLBH…> Webinars NEXT WEDNESDAY: AFRALO Webinar: Understanding the ICANN Policy Development Process (PDP) and Effective Participation in Public Comment Proceedings Date: Wednesday 29 July 2026 (17:00 - 18:30 UTC) Read more and register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BvcqLBH…> Action Items NEXT FRIDAY: ICANN Opens Nomination Period for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building The award recognizes ICANN community members for significant efforts in developing aptitude in areas related to ICANN's mission. Deadline: 31 July 2026 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BvcqLBH…> Call for Participation: Input Group: Law Enforcement Agency Authentication Mechanisms ICANN welcomes participation from individuals and organizations with relevant expertise and perspectives. 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Public Comment Review of Reviews Draft Report [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BvcqLBH…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 25 June 2026 Submissions Closing Date: Tuesday, 4 August 2026 Proposed Implementation of the IGO-INGO Curative Rights Policy Recommendations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BvcqLBH…> Submissions Opening Date: Tuesday, 30 June 2026 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 10 August 2026 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BvcqLBH…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BvcqLBH…>. Events These events occur in July and August 2026. 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