FYI [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=66ace4a2-0fa4-48e5-853c-17d03fa3cfbc&...] Thursday, 20 February 2025 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4e...] 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=001prci9g5j...> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001prci9g5j...> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001prci9g5j...> 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!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents ICANN82 · NEW: Press Release: Advancing a Strong, Stable Internet Together: ICANN82 Community Forum in Seattle · NEW: ICANN org team members available for engagement on ICANN Reviews and Policy Implementation during ICANN82 · ICANN82 Schedule Now Available · ICANN82 Prep Week Schedule Now Available · ICANN82 Zoom Backgrounds · Register Now for ICANN82 Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN Publishes Fiscal Year 2025 Second-Quarter Management Financial Results · NEW: ICANN Domain Metrica Release Update: Access Now Open to All Users · NEW: Continued Collaboration Between ICANN and Turkish Network Operators · 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 · DNS Training Webinars for ISPs · TOMORROW: Webinar - DNS Training Session for ISPs: ICANN & ISPCP · Webinar - DNS Training Session for ISPs: DNS related threats 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · Call for ASP Mentors · Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions Public Comment · NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: Phase 2 Final Report on the EPDP-IDNs for ICANN Board Consideration · 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 February and March 2025. ICANN82 NEW: Press Release: Advancing a Strong, Stable Internet Together: ICANN82 Community Forum in Seattle Please find the ICANN82 Press Release here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001prci9g5j...>. NEW: ICANN org team members available for engagement on ICANN Reviews and Policy Implementation during ICANN82 The ICANN org Policy Research and Stakeholder Programs (PRSP) team Is available to your group to engage on the status of several initiatives underway, including: *Pilot Holistic Review *Progress of the work led by the community to evolve Organizational Reviews into a Continuous Improvement Program *Planning for the Fourth Accountability and Transparency Review *Rights Protection Mechanisms (RPM) policy implementation *Privacy and Proxy Services Accreditation Issues (PPSAI) policy implementation *IDN EPDP Phase 1 policy implementation The PRSP team’s remit includes the management of ICANN’s Specific Reviews and Organizational Reviews, and implementation of Review outcomes and policy recommendations coming the multi-stakeholder policy development process. Schedule an engagement with us by contacting prsp-contact@icann.org [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001prci9g5j...>. ICANN82 Schedule Now Available Please find the ICANN82 schedule here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001prci9g5j...>. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001prci9g5j...> ICANN82 Prep Week Schedule Now Available ICANN82 Prep Week will be held Monday through Wednesday, 24–26 February 2025. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001prci9g5j...> ICANN82 Zoom Backgrounds Generic and SO/AC specific ICANN82 Zoom backgrounds are now available here. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001prci9g5j...> Register Now for ICANN82 ICANN82 will be held 8 - 13 March 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Seattle Hotel. Prep Week (Online Only): 24 - 26 February 2025 Read more and register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001prci9g5j...> Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Publishes Fiscal Year 2025 Second-Quarter Management Financial Results ICANN has published its fiscal year 2025 (FY25) second-quarter (Q2) management financial results. ICANN has also published the FY25 Q2 management financial results for its PTI affiliate. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001prci9g5j...> NEW: ICANN Domain Metrica Release Update: Access Now Open to All Users We hope that this release allows the wider community to start benefiting from the platform, and we look forward to seeing how the data will be used. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001prci9g5j...> NEW: Continued Collaboration Between ICANN and Turkish Network Operators This event served as a proof of concept, demonstrating the value of collaboration and knowledge-sharing among network operators across the Republic of Türkiye. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001prci9g5j...> 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]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001prci9g5j...> Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages ICANN is working with the community to identify potential Applicant Support Program (ASP) applicants – especially in regions that are currently under-represented in ICANN. If you are interested in helping to raise awareness among your own contacts or communities, please use the materials in the Next Round Champions Toolkit [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001prci9g5j...>. 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<mailto: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]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001prci9g5j...>. 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=001prci9g5j...> to get a feel for what belongs in the wiki. Also, feel free to take a look at some data source suggestions [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001prci9g5j...> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Webinars 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. TOMORROW: Webinar - DNS Training Session for ISPs: ICANN & ISPCP Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025, 15:00 UTC to 16:00 UTC Learn more and Register now. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001prci9g5j...> 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]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001prci9g5j...> Action Items Call for ASP Mentors ICANN is seeking volunteer mentors who would like to offer their expertise to supported applicants as part of the ASP in the new gTLD Program: Next Round [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001prci9g5j...>. ICANN is looking for mentors who can share insights and experience across ICANN Languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish) to support diverse gTLD applicants. Mentors may play a role in: advising applicants on navigating the gTLD application process and DNS industry; identifying resources; providing guidance; sharing experiences as appropriate; and helping supported applicants navigate the ICANN community and Public Meetings. If you or someone in your network might be interested, please refer to the mentor registration announcement [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001prci9g5j...> for more information. Questions about the ASP or becoming a supported applicant Mentor can be sent to globalsupport@icann.org<mailto: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]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001prci9g5j...> Public Comment NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: Phase 2 Final Report on the EPDP-IDNs for ICANN Board Consideration [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001prci9g5j...> Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001prci9g5j...> Open for Submissions: 23 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 21 March 2025 Fourth Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of Next Round AGB [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001prci9g5j...> Open for Submissions: 14 February 2025 Closed for Submissions: 02 April 202 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001prci9g5j...>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001prci9g5j...>. Events These events occur in February and March 2025. To learn more, please visit our community engagement calendar [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001prci9g5j...>. · Middle East and Adjoining Countries School on Internet Governance (MEAC-SIG) 2025 · The 8th Meeting of The ATU Task Group on Emerging Technologies · APRICOT2025/ APNIC59 · Awareness Workshop: ICANN’s Applicant Support Program (ASP) for the Private Sector Forum and Smart Africa Alliance Members. · Webinar on INFERMAL - a Project Focused on Malicious Domain Registrations · Dominios en Expansión: historia y oportunidades en la creación de direcciones digitales · ICANN - Internet Technology Engagement Volume 7, Issue 15 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001prci9g5j...> | Next Issue: Monday, 24 February 2025 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001prci9g5j...>