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Meeting Invitation | Pre-ICANN87 GNSO Council Webinar | Thursday, 01 October 2026
by Terri Agnew Oct. 1, 2026

Oct. 1, 2026

Dear all, The Pre-ICANN87 GNSO Council Webinar is scheduled on Thursday, 01 October 2026 at 13:00 UTC for 60 minutes. Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92983839529?pwd=R0BcWsye1mbmk1uFXUbeN42WAt2jyP.1 Passcode:9gj@q?GLfL To join Audio: Webinar ID: 929 8383 9529 Passcode: 8666091466 International numbers available: https://icann.zoom.us/u/abQwxX7jW0 Before joining the call: Please be sure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-s…>, the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/community-anti-harassment-policy-2017…>, and the ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/adopted-icann-community-partici…>. Visit the Wiki Agenda page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQBXTQ Check your time zone: https://tinyurl.com/mutr8nsr * GNSO Council members are expected to join and will be promoted to panelists. * Questions will be taken from GNSO Council only. * Observers are welcome and will be in read-only and listen-only mode. 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> Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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GNSO Liaison to the GAC – 2026 Report
by Sebastien Ducos Sept. 30, 2026

Sept. 30, 2026

Dear Susan, Dear Council Members, Please find attached my 2026 GNSO Liaison to the GAC report, ahead of ICANN87 which covers the last 12 months and concludes my first two-year term. Council willing, I look forward to serving the GNSO in this role for another two years. Kindly, Seb -- Sebastien Ducos +49 172 690 8418 +33 6 1228 4445

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ICANN87 GNSO Sessions - How to Get Organized: Key Dates, Registration & Participation Information
by Terri Agnew Sept. 29, 2026

Sept. 29, 2026

Dear all, As a follow up to Julie’s email below, reminding you how to add ICANN sessions to your schedule, please find below a list of sessions of interest to GNSO councilors. Please note, certain sessions are considered mandatory attendance for seated councilors and are marked as such. Please refer to the full schedule<https://icann87.sched.com> <https://icann87.sched.com> to select the other SO/AC, Stakeholder Group, Constituency sessions you may be interested in. In-Person attendance registration remains open until 14 October 2026. (On-site registration will not be available.) All sessions will be conducted during regular working hours in Bali, Indonesia (Waktu Indonesia Tengah, WITA/UTC+8). Thursday, 15 October 2026 * 09:00 - 17:30 GNSO SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team Day -1 Meeting Saturday, 17 October 2026 * 10:30 - 12:00 DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Session (1 of 4)<https://icann87.sched.com/event/2WjfB/gnso-dns-abuse-mitigation-pdp1-workin…> * 13:15 - 14:30 DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Group (2 of 4)<https://icann87.sched.com/event/2WjfE/gnso-dns-abuse-mitigation-pdp1-workin…> * 16:30 - 17:30 SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Session (1 of 3)<https://icann87.sched.com/event/2Wjf8/gnso-ssad-supplemental-recommendation…> Sunday, 18 October * 09:00 - 10:00 GNSO Work Session (1 of 3)<https://icann87.sched.com/event/2WjlT/gnso-work-session-1-of-3> <https://icann87.sched.com/event/2WjlT/gnso-work-session-1-of-3> - ( All councilors ) * 10:30 - 12:00 GNSO Work Session (2 of 3)<https://icann87.sched.com/event/2WjlW/gnso-work-session-2-of-3> <https://icann87.sched.com/event/2WjlW/gnso-work-session-2-of-3> - ( All councilors - GNSO Chair Candidate Interviews - incoming Councilors should attend) * 13:15 - 14:30 DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Session (2 of 4)<https://icann87.sched.com/event/2WjfE/gnso-dns-abuse-mitigation-pdp1-workin…> * 15:00 - 16:00 Joint Meeting: GAC and GNSO Council<https://icann87.sched.com/event/2Wjko/joint-meeting-gac-and-gnso-council> <https://icann87.sched.com/event/2Wjko/joint-meeting-gac-and-gnso-council> - ( All councilors) * 16:30 - 17:30 GNSO Work Session (3 of 3)<https://icann87.sched.com/event/2WjlX/gnso-work-session-3-of-3> <https://icann87.sched.com/event/2WjlX/gnso-work-session-3-of-3> - ( All councilors) Monday, 19 October 2026 * 09:00 - 10:15 Welcome Ceremony<https://icann87.sched.com/event/2WjjF/welcome-ceremony> <https://icann87.sched.com/event/2WjjF/welcome-ceremony> * 10:45 - 12:00 Community Plenary 1: Building a Secure, Inclusive and Multilingual Internet for the Next Decade<https://icann87.sched.com/event/2WjjM/community-plenary-1-building-a-secure…> * 13:15 - 14:30 Community Plenary 2: The Gap in Registrant Recourse - Next Steps<https://icann87.sched.com/event/2WjjG/community-plenary-2-the-gap-in-regist…> * 15:00 - 16:00 ICANN Board Engagement with the Community<https://icann87.sched.com/event/2WjjR/icann-board-engagement-with-the-commu…> <https://icann87.sched.com/event/2WjjR/icann-board-engagement-with-the-commu…> * 15:00 - 16:00 SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Session (2 of 3)<https://icann87.sched.com/event/2Wjla/gnso-ssad-supplemental-recommendation…> * 16:30 - 17:30 Q&A with ICANN Org Executive Team<https://icann87.sched.com/event/2WjjD/qa-with-icann-org-executive-team> * 16:30 - 17:30 GNSO Council Informal Meeting [Closed session)<https://icann87.sched.com/event/2WjlZ/gnso-council-informal-meeting-c> – (All councilors) * 18:30 - 21:00 Host Welcome Reception<https://icann87.sched.com/event/2WjjC/host-welcome-reception> Tuesday, 20 October * N/A for GNSO Council specific – reminder check the main schedule for other SO/AC, Stakeholder Group, Constituency sessions you may be interested in. Wednesday, 21 October * 09:00 - 10:00 Joint Meeting: ICANN Board and GNSO Council<https://icann87.sched.com/event/2Wjjs/joint-meeting-icann-board-and-gnso-co…>(All councilors) * 10:30 - 12:00 GDS: PPSAI IRT Work Session<https://icann87.sched.com/event/2Wjpq/gds-ppsai-irt-work-session> * 13:15 - 15:15 GNSO Council Meeting (Part 1)<https://icann87.sched.com/event/2Wjm1/gnso-council-meeting-part-1> (All councilors - outgoing councilors last meeting)l * 15:30 - 16:00 GNSO Council Meeting (Part 2 - Admin)<https://icann87.sched.com/event/2Wjm3/gnso-council-meeting-part-2-admin>( All councilors: Note INCOMING councilors this will be your first meeting, includes vote on GNSO Chair) * 16:30 - 17:30 GDS: IGO-INGO Curative Rights IRT Working Session<https://icann87.sched.com/event/2Wjpt/gds-igo-ingo-curative-rights-irt-work…> * 16:30 - 17:30 SSAD Supplemental Recommendation Session (3 of 3)<https://icann87.sched.com/event/2Wjly/gnso-ssad-supplemental-recommendation…> * 19:30 - ? GNSO council dinner - GNSO Councilors (incoming and outgoing councilors) & GNSO Support Staff only Thursday, 22 October * 09:00 - 10:00 DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Session (4 of 4)<https://icann87.sched.com/event/2WjmF/gnso-dns-abuse-mitigation-pdp1-workin…> * 10:30 - 12:00 ICANN Public Forum<https://icann87.sched.com/event/2Wjjt/icann-public-forum> * 13:15 - 14:30 GNSO Council Wrap-Up<https://icann87.sched.com/event/2WjpO/gnso-council-wrap-up> (All councilors ) * 15:00 - 16:00 Geopolitical Forum: Looking Ahead to ITU PP-26 and IGF 2026<https://icann87.sched.com/event/2Wjjz/geopolitical-forum-looking-ahead-to-i…> * 16:30 - 17:30 ICANN Board Meeting<https://icann87.sched.com/event/2Wjk4/icann-board-meeting> * 17:30 - 18:30 Closing Reception<https://icann87.sched.com/event/2Wjw4/closing-reception> Safe Travels! Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO Get Outlook for Mac<https://aka.ms/GetOutlookForMac> From: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, September 14, 2026 at 11:44 AM To: council(a)icann.org <council(a)icann.org> Cc: GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: ICANN87 GNSO Sessions - How to Get Organized: Key Dates, Registration & Participation Information Dear all, With ICANN87<https://meetings.icann.org/en/meetings/icann87/> just around the corner, please review the information below to help ensure a seamless and successful meeting. 📅 ICANN87 Key Dates: * 05 - 07 October 2026 - Prep Week (virtual) * 14 October 2026 - Deadline for IN-PERSON registration * 17 - 22 October 2026 - ICANN87 in Bali ⚠️ Important: On-site registration will not be available. [cid:4D894FB0-E4DE-480C-BC37-F9294AE0E8A6] Registration & Schedule: Please note that Registration for ICANN87 does not automatically create a user account on sched.com. * Register for ICANN87<https://events.icann.org/icann87/registration> * This page also includes general information about Bali, hotels, transportation and rates, and links to food options. * View the ICANN87 Schedule<https://icann87.sched.com/> * Instructions for personalizing your schedule are also available here. Calendar invitations will not be sent. The meeting schedule allows you to download all sessions of interest directly to your individual calendar. Participation Tools & Zoom Please remember to review the <https://meetings.icann.org/en/remote-participation> Participation Tools page<https://meetings.icann.org/en/remote-participation> and update Zoom before the meeting. * For all sessions using Zoom rooms, access details will be available 24 hours prior to the session. * Visit the <https://meetings.icann.org/en/remote-participation> Participation Tools page<https://meetings.icann.org/en/remote-participation> to download the latest version of Zoom for access to ICANN Meeting sessions. * Please review the ICANN Meeting Virtual and In-Person Participation Guides, located in the blue box on the right side of the Participation Tools page, for information on how to get the most out of the virtual meeting tools. * If participating on-site, please review the <https://meetings.icann.org/en/meetings/icann87/#faq> Frequently Asked Questions<https://meetings.icann.org/en/meetings/icann87/#faq>. Links to Bookmark ICANN87 Meeting Schedule<https://icann87.sched.com/> ICANN87 GNSO Remote Participation Wiki Page<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYArSQ> GNSO Session agendas<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/0oAiSQ> For all GNSO meeting-related queries, please email us at gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> and we will be more than happy to assist! Kind regards, GNSO SO/AC Support team

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[ICANN87] GNSO Council Working Session 3: Requesting Review of RySG SOI Enforcement Procedure
by Saewon Lee Sept. 28, 2026

Sept. 28, 2026

***Sent on behalf of Jennifer Chung, GNSO Council Vice-Chair Dear Councilors, During the GNSO Council Working Session (3 of 3) in Bali at ICANN87, there will be a discussion on the ICANN Community Code of Conduct enforcement procedures based on a sample guidance document that has been developed by the RySG. To help prepare for this discussion, please review the following document in advance: https://www.rysg.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/RySG-SOI-Procedure.pdf This document will serve as a starting point for the discussion, and a brief overview of the Annex (pp.4-8) – focusing on the guiding principles of SOI enforcement – will be provided during the session with the aim of helping facilitate discussion around this topic. We invite you to consider whether this material provides a useful foundation for further discussion, identifying areas of alignment, outstanding questions, and potential next steps. If there is general agreement on an appropriate approach following consideration of the material, the discussion could help inform the development of a broader community-wide guidance. Please note that, at this stage, the document has been developed by the RySG specifically for its own use. It is being shared as a reference and solely a discussion starting point and is not intended to be viewed as a prescribed approach or to represent a final, agreed-upon community-wide guidance. Your review in advance will therefore help us make the most of our in-person discussion and focus on how to advance the discussions around ICANN Community Code of Conduct enforcement procedures concerning the SOIs. I look forward to discussing this further with you. Best regards, Jen Get Outlook for Mac <https://aka.ms/GetOutlookForMac>

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REMINDER | Document and Motion deadline | Monday, 31 August 2026 at 23:59 UTC for GNSO Council Meeting 10 September 2026 at 05:00 UTC
by Terri Agnew Sept. 28, 2026

Sept. 28, 2026

Dear all, Reports, motions, and documents for consideration are due no later than (NLT) 10 days in advance (i.e. Monday, 31 August 2026 at 23:59 UTC) for the GNSO Council Meeting on Thursday, 10 September 2026 at 05:00 UTC. Motions should be sent to the Council mailing list by a councilor and will then be posted on the Motions Wiki at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYBLJ Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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FYI | FW: [Ext] NEW: ICANN90 Annual General Meeting Location Announced
by Terri Agnew Sept. 28, 2026

Sept. 28, 2026

FYI Monday, 28 September 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=001wc98dg…> ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wc98dg…> ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct Concerning Statements of Interest [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wc98dg…> 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 * Prep Week Schedule * ICANN87 Schedule Information Sharing * NEW: ICANN90 Annual General Meeting Location Announced * NEW: Chair’s Blog: September Board Workshop Recap * NEW: Registration Operations Workshop (ROW) 🚨 Action Items 🚨 * NEXT WEEK: Call for Applications: NextGen@ICANN88 * Invitation to Provide Input for the 2027 ICANN Nominating Committee Cycle * NextGen@ICANN Mentor Nominations * NextGen@ICANN Selection Committee Nominations * Stay Connected! Join the IG Network mailing lists * ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Public Comment * CLOSES TODAY: DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP 1 Initial Report Events * These events occur in September and October 2026. ICANN87 REGISTER NOW [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wc98dg…> Prep Week Schedule [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wc98dg…> ICANN87 Schedule [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wc98dg…> Information Sharing NEW: ICANN90 Annual General Meeting Location Announced Today, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announced that Adelaide, Australia, in the Asia Pacific region, has been selected as the location for the ICANN90 Annual General Meeting. It will take place from 30 October to 4 November 2027 at the Adelaide Convention Centre. The meeting will be hosted by the .au Domain Administration (auDA). This marks the third time that ICANN is holding a Public Meeting in Australia. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wc98dg…> NEW: Chair’s Blog: September Board Workshop Recap The ICANN Board of Directors’ latest workshop took place 4–6 September at ICANN’s headquarters in Los Angeles, California. While in LA, we also enjoyed spending time with ICANN staff. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wc98dg…> NEW: Registration Operations Workshop (ROW) The Registration Operations Workshop (ROW) is an informal industry conference that offers a platform for discussing the technical intricacies of registration operations within the domain name system. Past sessions have included presentations and panel discussions focused on Extensible Provisioning Protocol (EPP), Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI), Registry Lock, Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP) and many more. The 15th ROW will be held via remote participation on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 13:00 - 17:00 UTC. The attendance is free but registration is required to receive conference login credentials. Register here. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wc98dg…> Action Items NEXT WEEK: Call for Applications: NextGen@ICANN88 ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the European region who are interested in the future of the Internet and participating in the Public Meeting. Deadline: 09 October 2026 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wc98dg…> Invitation to Provide Input for the 2027 ICANN Nominating Committee Cycle As the 2027 NomCom will be seated following ICANN87, we welcome feedback on the guidance and candidate job descriptions provided for the recently concluded 2026 selection cycle, which are available on the NomCom homepage, as well as on additional qualities, skills, or considerations that should be prioritized in candidate selection. Deadline: 15 October 2026 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wc98dg…> NextGen@ICANN Mentor Nominations The NextGen@ICANN Program is seeking nominations for three (3) positions in the 2027 Mentor Program. These mentors will guide the NextGen participants through the mentorship process during the ICANN88-90 meetings. ICANN will provide travel funding for the appointed mentors to attend these meetings. Each Supporting Organization (SO) and Advisory Committee (AC) is invited to nominate one individual for a total of three spots. Nominations can include program alumni, and we encourage the selection of active community members who are passionate about mentoring students. SOs and ACs can also choose to renominate previous mentors. Please note that individual self-nominations will not be accepted. All nominations must be submitted by Monday, 9 November 2026 to Fernanda Iunes at fernanda.iunes(a)icann.org [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wc98dg…>. If we receive nominations from more than three SOs/ACs, they will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, but ICANN org will prioritize groups that have not had mentors in the past. NextGen@ICANN Selection Committee Nominations The NextGen@ICANN Program is seeking nominations to fill three (3) positions on the Selection Committee. Each SO/AC is invited to nominate one representative to serve on this committee for a total of three slots; please note that individual self-nominations will not be accepted. SOs and ACs can choose to renominate previous Selection Committee members. NextGen@ICANN Selection Committee members will serve a two-year term starting with applications for ICANN89 at the beginning of 2027. The Selection Committee reviews all applications submitted through the online system and determines which applicants meet the posted selection criteria. Each committee member is expected to commit about 30 hours over four to five weeks for each application round. Interested community groups should select their respective NextGen@ICANN Selection Committee volunteers by Monday, 9 November 2026, and notify Fernanda Iunes at fernanda.iunes(a)icann.org<mailto:fernanda.iunes@icann.org>. If we receive nominations from more than three SOs/ACs, they will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, but ICANN org will prioritize groups that have not had Selection Committee members in the past. 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! IGF Mailing List [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wc98dg…> ITU-PP26 Mailing List [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wc98dg…> 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=001wc98dg…>. 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=001wc98dg…> to get a feel for what belongs in the wiki. Also, feel free to take a look at some data [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wc98dg…>source suggestions [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wc98dg…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Public Comment CLOSES TODAY: DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP 1 Initial Report [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wc98dg…> Submissions Opening Date: Tuesday, 18 August 2026 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 28 September 2026 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wc98dg…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wc98dg…>. Events These events occur in September and October 2026. 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=001wc98dg…>. * School of Digital Transformation and Innovation * TPRC54 * Online Phishing Awareness Workshop - ISOC Jamaica * Shape the Commonwealth’s Digital Future: CTO’s125th Anniversary Celebrations * VSIG Group O Lecture * Registration Operations Workshop (ROW) * EURALO Round Table series: ICANN NextGen projects in the loop. Episode 1: "Internet for Everyone: The Quest for Universal Acceptance" * IMD 2026 - Bucharest * ICANN Webinar Series for EMEA: Discovering Parked Domains and the Evolution of their Behaviour * OR(NUG) * DNSSEC Training Hamburg * 2026 Canada Youth IGF Volume 8, Issue 68 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wc98dg…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 01 October 2026 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wc98dg…>

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FYI | FW: [Ext] NEW: ICANN Confirms Number of Applications Proceeding in the 2026 Round
by Terri Agnew Sept. 24, 2026

Sept. 24, 2026

FYI Thursday, 24 September 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=001LE3RvJ…> ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001LE3RvJ…> ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct Concerning Statements of Interest [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001LE3RvJ…> 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 * Prep Week Schedule * ICANN87 Schedule Information Sharing * NEW: ICANN Confirms Number of Applications Proceeding in the 2026 Round * NEW: New ICANN Report Highlights Global Progress on IDNs and Universal Acceptance * NEW: Local Collaborations Strengthen DNS Security Across the Middle East and Africa 🚨 Action Items 🚨 * Call for Applications: NextGen@ICANN88 * Invitation to Provide Input for the 2027 ICANN Nominating Committee Cycle * NextGen@ICANN Mentor Nominations * NextGen@ICANN Selection Committee Nominations * Stay Connected! Join the IG Network mailing lists * ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Public Comment * CLOSES MONDAY: DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP 1 Initial Report Events * These events occur in September 2026. ICANN87 REGISTER NOW [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001LE3RvJ…> Prep Week Schedule [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001LE3RvJ…> ICANN87 Schedule [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001LE3RvJ…> Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Confirms Number of Applications Proceeding in the 2026 Round ICANN confirms that 1,616 new generic top-level domain (gTLD) applications will proceed in the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round. These are applications for which payment has been received – a condition necessary to proceed in the round. The submission window closed last month with 1,663 submitted applications. ICANN also expects to announce the date for Reveal Day early next week. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001LE3RvJ…> NEW: New ICANN Report Highlights Global Progress on IDNs and Universal Acceptance While UA support has improved, the report notes that gaps remain and continued work is needed. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001LE3RvJ…> NEW: Local Collaborations Strengthen DNS Security Across the Middle East and Africa Across the Middle East and Africa, ICANN's Technical Engagement team works with operators, registries, regulators, and technical communities to strengthen DNS security and implement operational best practices. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001LE3RvJ…> Action Items Call for Applications: NextGen@ICANN88 ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the European region who are interested in the future of the Internet and participating in the Public Meeting. Deadline: 09 October 2026 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001LE3RvJ…> Invitation to Provide Input for the 2027 ICANN Nominating Committee Cycle As the 2027 NomCom will be seated following ICANN87, we welcome feedback on the guidance and candidate job descriptions provided for the recently concluded 2026 selection cycle, which are available on the NomCom homepage, as well as on additional qualities, skills, or considerations that should be prioritized in candidate selection. Deadline: 15 October 2026 Read more. 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All nominations must be submitted by Monday, 9 November 2026 to Fernanda Iunes at fernanda.iunes(a)icann.org [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001LE3RvJ…>. If we receive nominations from more than three SOs/ACs, they will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, but ICANN org will prioritize groups that have not had mentors in the past. NextGen@ICANN Selection Committee Nominations The NextGen@ICANN Program is seeking nominations to fill three (3) positions on the Selection Committee. Each SO/AC is invited to nominate one representative to serve on this committee for a total of three slots; please note that individual self-nominations will not be accepted. SOs and ACs can choose to renominate previous Selection Committee members. NextGen@ICANN Selection Committee members will serve a two-year term starting with applications for ICANN89 at the beginning of 2027. The Selection Committee reviews all applications submitted through the online system and determines which applicants meet the posted selection criteria. Each committee member is expected to commit about 30 hours over four to five weeks for each application round. Interested community groups should select their respective NextGen@ICANN Selection Committee volunteers by Monday, 9 November 2026, and notify Fernanda Iunes at fernanda.iunes(a)icann.org<mailto:fernanda.iunes@icann.org>. If we receive nominations from more than three SOs/ACs, they will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, but ICANN org will prioritize groups that have not had Selection Committee members in the past. 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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Reminder: Input welcome on GNSO Council agenda for 2026 meetings
by Terri Agnew Sept. 24, 2026

Sept. 24, 2026

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: Input requested: Review of Reviews
by Susan Payne Sept. 23, 2026

Sept. 23, 2026

Posting this message from Sophie Hey, one of the GNSO's participants on the Review of Reviews. Susan Payne Vice President, Policy and Internet Governance Com Laude T +44 (0) 20 7421 8250 D +44 (0) 20 74218 255 [cid:image001.png@01DD4B8B.1EEB5720] <https://comlaude.com/> Follow us on LinkedIn<https://t-uk.xink.io/Tracking/Index/pRkAABB8AAAukRcA0> and Youtube<https://t-uk.xink.io/Tracking/Index/ZxkAABB8AAAukRcA0> From: Sophie Hey <sophie.hey(a)comlaude.com> Sent: 23 September 2026 18:14 To: Drazek, Keith <kdrazek(a)verisign.com>; Owen Smigelski <owen.smigelski(a)namecheap.com>; Rafik Dammak <rafik.dammak(a)gmail.com>; Cole, Mason <mason.cole(a)morganlewis.com>; John McElwaine <john.mcelwaine(a)nelsonmullins.com>; philippe.fouquart(a)orange.com; Susan Payne <susan.payne(a)comlaude.com> Cc: Osvaldo Novoa <osvaldo.j.novoa(a)gmail.com> Subject: Input requested: Review of Reviews Hi GNSO Leaders, Thank you all for your help in providing feedback to the RoR CCG on representation. I can confirm that the CCG will recommend up to 3 representatives from each SO/AC for Accountability and Transparency Review (ATR) and On Demand Review Teams. I am also sharing the summary of changes made by the CCG in response to public comment https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LnZBtPI8QtF0ErgGNUwStLZb4eiEJCyfREh42gG… Osvaldo and I have been given further homework, to reach out to the GNSO and understand their positions on Structural Review cadence and whether an ATR or Structural Review should go first. Currently, the CCG is proposing a 15-year cadence for the Structural Review, and the first review to be the ATR. Osvaldo has shared the attached statement with the CCG proposing a 6-year cadence and the Structural Review to go first. Could you please ask your groups whether they agree with Osvaldo's proposal or not and let us know ahead of the next CCG call (Tuesday 29 September, 2100 UTC). As with the last request, I will share this to SG mailing lists I have access to, but I ask that you get input from your groups. Apologies for the tight turnaround, I know that everyone is busy. Thanks, Sophie Sophie Hey she/her Senior Policy Advisor [https://i-uk.xink.io/Images/Get/E7412/c1.png]<https://comlaude.com/> 28 Little Russell Street, London WC1A 2HN, UK T +44 (0) 20 7421 8250 D +44 (0) 20 7421 8252 comlaude.com<http://comlaude.com/> Follow us on LinkedIn<https://t-uk.xink.io/Tracking/Index/pRkAAA98AAAnkRcA0> and Youtube<https://t-uk.xink.io/Tracking/Index/ZxkAAA98AAAnkRcA0> [https://i-uk.xink.io/Images/Get/E7412/m26.png]<https://www.linkedin.com/company/com-laude> [https://i-uk.xink.io/Images/Get/E7412/m29.png] <https://twitter.com/comlaude?lang=en> [https://i-uk.xink.io/Images/Get/E7412/m86.png] <https://www.facebook.com/ComLaude/> [https://i-uk.xink.io/Images/Get/E7412/y.png] <https://www.youtube.com/@comlaude> [https://i-uk.xink.io/Images/Get/E7412/m7.png] ________________________________ 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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Re: Reworked questions
by Sebastien Ducos Sept. 23, 2026

Sept. 23, 2026

Dear Councillors, In addition to the topics we discussed earlier on our 10 September Council call, some of you proposed two questions to the GAC: *Question 1* A number of the proposals under discussion regarding registration data accuracy, verification, and related registration requirements appear to draw on policy approaches that individual governments, or the registry operators of their country-code TLDs, have already implemented — whether directly through legislation or indirectly through applicable requirements and regulations. The Council would welcome GAC members' evidence and implementation experience regarding the impact of such measures — including registration and verification requirements and shortened timeframes for suspending domains — on DNS abuse within their national ccTLD environments. In particular: - Have stricter registration and verification requirements produced measurable, demonstrable improvements in reducing DNS abuse or facilitating its mitigation? - Are there studies, data, metrics, or operational experience that could help the community better understand their effectiveness? Many Council members favor a fact-based policy development process over the imposition of new requirements absent evidence of their effectiveness. - Have governments or ccTLD operators in GAC members' jurisdictions identified unintended consequences, implementation challenges, or limits to the effectiveness of these measures that might inform policy discussions at the gTLD level? Any insights from real-world implementation experience would be extremely valuable to the Council as it weighs the likely benefits, costs, and practical implications of similar proposals. *Question 2* Governments typically approach domain name registration data and DNS abuse policy through multiple lenses at once, balancing law enforcement and public-safety objectives against data protection obligations, due process, and the remedies available to registrants and data subjects when enforcement or abuse-mitigation measures are applied in error. The Council would welcome GAC's perspective on how that same multifaceted approach is reflected in the advice GAC brings to ICANN. In particular: - GAC's contributions to registration data discussions have, to date, drawn primarily on the expertise of law enforcement and security officials. We would be interested to understand whether and how data protection authorities and privacy regulators inform GAC's positions alongside law enforcement. - What role do due process considerations play in shaping GAC's advice on registration data and abuse mitigation? - What remedy or redress mechanisms exist, in GAC members' experience, for registrants and data subjects when verification or abuse-mitigation measures are applied incorrectly, and how might that experience inform policy development at the gTLD level? As with the Council's other question, GAC members' evidence and real-world experience — rather than assumptions about any single regulatory model — would be most valuable in informing the Council's work. These have been reviewed and approved by their authors. *Please review them and in absence of any further corrections I will transmit them to my GAC peers on Wednesday 23 September by Close of Business in Europe.* My thanks go to Farzaneh and Volker for proposing these questions. Kindly, Sebastien -- Sebastien Ducos +49 172 690 8418 <+49%20172%206908418> +33 6 1228 4445 <+33%206%2012%2028%2044%2045>

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