FYI: - please encourage your groups to join the ITI Update: Register Now for ICANN Public Comment Submission Training Webinars (see below and must register) [https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=067eb87d-6139-45e1-9901-c7ed3b921e9c&a=1122025...] Thursday, 22 July 2021 ICANN Community Leadership Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4e...] The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH...> Table of Contents Webinars · TODAY: DNS Security Threat Mitigation Program Webinar · NEXT WEEK: FY23 IANA Functions and PTI Planning Webinar · REMINDER: ITI Update: Register Now for ICANN Public Comment Submission Training Webinars Information Sharing · TODAY: Community Input Needed: SSAD ODP Questionnaire · NEXT WEEK: Ninth Africa DNS Forum to Take Place Virtually 27-28 July 2021 · REMINDER: Nomination Period Opens for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building · REMINDER: Request for Early Input - GNSO Transfer Policy Review PDP Working Group · REMINDER: APIGA 2021 Application Period Is Now Open · REMINDER: Nominations for NextGen@ICANN Mentor Positions Now Open Public Comment · Proposed Renewal of the .AERO Registry Agreement [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH...> · Proposal for Greek Root Zone Label Generation Rules Webinars TODAY: DNS Security Threat Mitigation Program Webinar ICANN will host a webinar on Thursday, 22 July 2021 at 16:00 UTC to provide the ICANN community with updates on its DNS Security Threat Mitigation Program, community-facing initiatives, Domain Abuse Activity Reporting System (DAAR), and Domain Name Security Threat Information Collection and Reporting (DNSTICR) project. Register here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH...>. Read more [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH...>. NEXT WEEK: FY23 IANA Functions and PTI Planning Webinar ICANN invites the community to join one of two public webinars to discuss planning for the fiscal year 2023 (FY23) Operating Plan and Budget (OP&B) for delivering the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) functions. The webinar will explain the planning process, the proposed operational priorities for FY23, timelines, and key assumptions. ICANN welcomes the community's questions and comments. Webinar 1 | Tuesday, 27 July 2021 | 00:00 UTC | Register [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH...> Webinar 2 | Tuesday, 27 July 2021 | 16:00 UTC | Register [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH...> The annual OP&B for the IANA functions has two components: a budget and operating plan for Public Technical Identifiers (PTI), the ICANN affiliate that performs the IANA functions, which outlines the planned activities and resources to deliver the core IANA functions. The second component includes the PTI budget plus additional programs and costs that the ICANN organization incurs overseeing and enabling the IANA functions. In addition to the webinars, the community has further opportunity to participate in this planning process. The draft plans will be put out for Public Comment in September before being considered for formal adoption in late 2021. REMINDER: ITI Update: Register Now for ICANN Public Comment Submission Training Webinars ICANN org will hold a series of training webinars outlining the new Public Comment submission process. During these sessions, our teams will provide the ICANN community with step-by-step instructions on how to draft and publish a Public Comment submission and outline how to manage your current and past submissions. You are encouraged to ask questions throughout these webinars to ensure you are well-prepared to use this improved feature. Read more [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH...>. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH...> Webinar 1 | Tuesday, 3 August 2021 | 14:00 UTC | Register [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH...> Webinar 2 | Wednesday, 4 August 2021 | 21:00 UTC | Register [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH...> Information Sharing TODAY: Community Input Needed: SSAD ODP Questionnaire ICANN has launched the System for Standardized Access/Disclosure (SSAD) Operational Design Phase (ODP) Community Questionnaire to help determine how many potential users are expected to use the SSAD and the anticipated volume of requests if it is implemented. The questionnaire will play a critical role in assessing the feasibility and associated risks, costs, and resources required in the potential deployment of SSAD. ICANN org is looking for participation from community members who request nonpublic domain name registration data. The questionnaire [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH...> will be open until Thursday, 22 July (23:59 UTC). For questions, please contact jane.sexton@icann.org<mailto:jane.sexton@icann.org> or isabelle.colas@icann.org<mailto:isabelle.colas@icann.org>. Read more [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH...>. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH...> NEXT WEEK: Ninth Africa DNS Forum to Take Place Virtually 27-28 July 2021 The ninth Africa DNS Forum will be held virtually Tuesday and Wednesday, 27-28 July 2021 with the theme of "Evolving the DNS Ecosystem in Africa." The Africa DNS Forum is organized by the Africa Top Level Domains Organization (AFTLD), the Africa Registrar Association (AfRegistrar), and ICANN. The 2021 edition will take place as a two-day virtual event open to stakeholders in the African domain name industry. Sessions will cover topics including the evolution of the DNS ecosystem in the region, national and regional DNS Forum initiatives, emerging technical issues, financing and insurance in the DNS business, and compliance in the domain name industry. Participants will be able to join sessions through Zoom, and view through YouTube and Facebook streaming. To register, click here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH...>. REMINDER: Nomination Period Opens for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building ICANN org opened a one-month nomination period for the Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building. Please submit your nominations via this nomination form [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH...> by 23:59 UTC on Monday, 2 August 2021. Any additional information in support of nominations or questions about the award process may be submitted via email to kamelaward@icann.org [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH...>. Read more [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH...>. REMINDER: Request for Early Input - GNSO Transfer Policy Review Policy Development Process Working Group The GNSO Transfer Policy Review PDP Working Group requests input from Supporting Organizations, Advisory Committees, Stakeholder Groups, and Constituencies on topics within the PDP charter. The request was sent on Wednesday, 30 June 2021 to ICANN community leaders. A copy of the letter is available here: https://community.icann.org/x/tIT8CQ. Responses to gnso-secs@icann.org are requested by Wednesday, 4 August 2021. REMINDER: APIGA 2021 Application Period Is Now Open The 2021 Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) announced [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH...> its application period is now open for their virtual program, which will run from Friday, 1 October through Tuesday, 30 November 2021. Sessions will be held once or twice a week to accommodate the schedules of students and young professionals. Participants will be expected to complete preparatory work between sessions. The final day of the academy will be a hybrid event in South Korea. Applications are due by Sunday, 8 August 2021. Please note that a stable Internet connection is required for participation. The application procedure and more information on APIGA can be accessed here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH...>. REMINDER: Nominations for NextGen@ICANN Mentor Positions Now Open The NextGen@ICANN Program seeks nominations for its Mentor Program through Tuesday, 31 August 2021. The community-nominated selection committee will be responsible for overseeing the mentor selection process. Communities may choose to appoint program alumni and are encouraged to appoint active community members who have an interest in mentoring students. Guidelines for the program can be found here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH...>. Interested community groups should select their respective volunteers and notify deborah.escalera@icann.org<mailto:deborah.escalera@icann.org>. Public Comment Proposed Renewal of the .AERO Registry Agreement [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH...> Close Date: Monday, 16 August 2021 Proposal for Greek Root Zone Label Generation Rules [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH...> Close Date: Thursday, 26 Aug 2021 Volume 3, Issue 53 | Archive [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH...> | Next Issue: Monday, 26 July 2021