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From: ICANN Community Digest <digest@icann.ccsend.com>
Reply-To: "policyinfo@icann.org" <policyinfo@icann.org>
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 10:01 AM
To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland@icann.org>
Subject: [Ext] NEW: ICANN82 Governmental Advisory Committee Communiqué Now Available

Thursday, 20 March 2025

ICANN Community Digest

Click here to learn more about the New gTLD Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]

Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]

Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]

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@icann.org!

Table of Contents

ICANN82

· NEW: ICANN82 Governmental Advisory Committee Communiqué Now Available

Information Sharing

· NEW: Second IANA Naming Function Review Team Requests Feedback on Initial Report

· Standing Committee Members

· ICANN83 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now

· ICANN Opens Application Period for New gTLD Applicant Support Program

· ICANN Opens New gTLD Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program

· Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages

· ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers

Webinars

· NEXT WEEK: ICANN Webinar Series Europe: ICANN Domain Metrica - What Are We Seeing and How Can It Be Used?

· DNS Training Webinars for ISPs

· Webinar - DNS Training Session for ISPs: DNS related threats

🚨 Action Items 🚨

· NEXT WEEK: ICANN84 Fellowship Application Round Now Open

· Call for ASP Mentors

· Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions

Public Comment

· TOMORROW: Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews

· Fourth Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of Next Round AGB

Events

· These events occur in March 2025.

ICANN82

NEW: ICANN82 Governmental Advisory Committee Communiqué Now Available

Please find the the ICANN82 GAC Communiqué here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net].

Announcement. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]

Information Sharing

NEW: Second IANA Naming Function Review Team Requests Feedback on Initial Report

The Second IANA Naming Function Review team seeks feedback on its initial report on the performance of Public Technical Identifiers against the IANA Naming Function Contract.

Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]

ICANN83 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now

Grants of up to $750 per family are available for ICANN Public Meeting participants who meet the criteria, are bringing children, and will incur expenses associated with babysitting or local childcare services. There will be no on-site meeting or conference-sponsored childcare services during ICANN83.

Deadline: Friday, 21 April 2025, at 23:59 UTC

Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]

ICANN Opens New gTLD Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program

ICANN has opened the Registry Service Provider (RSP) Evaluation Program for the New Generic TopLevel Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round. The RSP Evaluation Program was created to streamline the evaluation of gTLD applications by separating the evaluation of the technical aspects of operating the gTLD from the application for the name.

Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]

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].

To stay up to date on the New gTLD Program: Next Round and ASP, join the mailing list: nextroundinfo@icann.org. ASP leads, targets, and ideas can be sent to engagement.newgTLDprogram@icann.org.

ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers

ICANNWiki is seeking volunteers to assist with creating and editing articles and content for the site. Do you want to help? Getting started is as simple as requesting an account [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]. Then, make sure to read the short content guide [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net] 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] on where to find reliable data. Happy editing!

Webinars

NEXT WEEK: ICANN Webinar Series Europe: ICANN Domain Metrica - What Are We Seeing and How Can It Be Used?

Date: Wednesday 26 March 2025 (12:00 - 12:45 UTC)

Learn more and Register now. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]

DNS Training Webinars for ISPs

ICANN's Technical Engagement team from the Office of the Chief Technology Officer, in collaboration with the Internet Service Providers and Connectivity Providers (ISPCP) constituency, is excited to announce a series of training sessions focusing on topics related to the Domain Name System (DNS). These sessions are intended for all Internet Service Providers (ISPs) globally.

Please see the Sessions for ISPs below.

Webinar - DNS Training Session for ISPs: DNS related threats

Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025, 15:00 UTC to 16:30 UTC

Learn more and Register now. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]

Action Items

NEXT WEEK: ICANN84 Fellowship Application Round Now Open

The deadline to apply is 25 March 2025, 23:59 UTC.

Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]

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]. 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] for more information.

Questions about the ASP or becoming a supported applicant Mentor can be sent to globalsupport@icann.org.

Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions

The Nominating Committee (NomCom) of ICANN is accepting applications for key leadership positions within ICANN's Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees, Public Technical Identifiers (PTI), and the ICANN Board of Directors.

The deadline to submit applications is 28 March 2025 at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]