FYI Please note: * NEW: Chair’s Blog: March Board Workshop and ICANN82 Preview * NEW: ICANN Offers On-Demand Translation For Next Round Outreach Material * NEXT FRIDAY: Update on Call for Expressions of Interest: 2025 ICANN Nominating Committee Standing Committee Members * NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct on SOIs and General Ethics Policy From: ICANN Community Digest <digest@icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo@icann.org" <policyinfo@icann.org> Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 10:02 AM To: Devan Reed <devan.reed@icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: Chair’s Blog: March Board Workshop and ICANN82 Preview [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=8396bfa9-dc9d-42c0-ba9f-df0bc8689038&...] Thursday, 06 March 2025 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4e...] The next issue of the ICANN Community Digest will be published on 17 March 2025 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=001amIa_vz9...> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001amIa_vz9...> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001amIa_vz9...> The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. 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Write to us at policyinfo@icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents ICANN82 · REGISTER NOW · Prep Week Schedule · ICANN82 Schedule · Zoom Backgrounds · GNSO Briefing · PRSP Briefing · Policy Outlook Report · Next Round Status Update · NEW: Chair’s Blog: March Board Workshop and ICANN82 Preview · ICANN org team members available for engagement on ICANN Reviews and Policy Implementation during ICANN82 Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN Offers On-Demand Translation For Next Round Outreach Material · NEW: ASO Address Council Publishes ICP-2 Principles Questionnaire Summary and Data · NEW: ICANN RFP: Dispute Resolution Service Providers for the Next Round · NEW: Shaping the Future of DNS: Join the 2025 Middle East DNS Forum in Bahrain · NEXT FRIDAY: Update on Call for Expressions of Interest: 2025 ICANN Nominating Committee Standing Committee Members · ICANN83 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now · ICANN Community Wiki Upgrades · 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 · NEW: 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 🚨 · ICANN84 Fellowship Application Round Now Open · Call for ASP Mentors · Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions Public Comment · NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct on SOIs and General Ethics Policy · 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 REGISTER NOW [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001amIa_vz9...> Prep Week Schedule [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001amIa_vz9...> ICANN82 Schedule [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001amIa_vz9...> Zoom Backgrounds [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001amIa_vz9...> GNSO Briefing [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001amIa_vz9...> PRSP Briefing [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001amIa_vz9...> Policy Outlook Report [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001amIa_vz9...> Next Round Status Update [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001amIa_vz9...> NEW: Chair’s Blog: March Board Workshop and ICANN82 Preview The ICANN Board will hold its next three-day workshop before the ICANN82 Community Forum in Seattle. This workshop will include a public informational session on the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC). Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001amIa_vz9...> 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=001amIa_vz9...>. Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Offers On-Demand Translation For Next Round Outreach Material Community members and other interested individuals are invited to contact the ICANN liaison in their region to request that a particular document be made available in a particular language. The Language Services team will confirm whether that language is supported by the program, and if so, will translate the desired document using the artificial intelligence/neural machine translation platform. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001amIa_vz9...> NEW: ASO Address Council Publishes ICP-2 Principles Questionnaire Summary and Data The ASO Address Council will consider the results from the NRO questionnaire and the input received through ICANN Public Comment while developing the draft of the next version of ICP-2. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001amIa_vz9...> NEW: ICANN RFP: Dispute Resolution Service Providers for the Next Round The dispute resolution process is intended to afford certain parties an opportunity to advance objections based on four defined grounds; the non-prevailing party will have the opportunity to appeal to the panel's determination. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001amIa_vz9...> NEW: Shaping the Future of DNS: Join the 2025 Middle East DNS Forum in Bahrain The 2025 Middle East Domain Name System (DNS) Forum will take place from 29–30 April 2025 in Manama, Bahrain, hosted in collaboration with Bahrain's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA). Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001amIa_vz9...> NEXT FRIDAY: Update on Call for Expressions of Interest: 2025 ICANN Nominating Committee Standing Committee Members The reopening of the Expressions of Interest period aims to provide an opportunity for additional candidates to apply, allowing for a more comprehensive evaluation and selection process. Expressions of Interest, which will be kept confidential, should be sent to NomComStandingCommitteeEOI@icann.org [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001amIa_vz9...> no later than 14 March 2025. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001amIa_vz9...> 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. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001amIa_vz9...> ICANN Community Wiki Upgrades ICANN has migrated the ICANN Community Wiki [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001amIa_vz9...> to a cloud-based service. This will enhance its stability and reliability. You will also notice an improved user experience. These changes will not affect content or collaboration, and we do not anticipate any disruptions to important ICANN community work because the data migration happened during the weekend. This is an exciting development to better support the ICANN community. 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=001amIa_vz9...> 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=001amIa_vz9...>. 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=001amIa_vz9...>. 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=001amIa_vz9...> 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=001amIa_vz9...> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Webinars NEW: 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]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001amIa_vz9...> 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]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001amIa_vz9...> Action Items ICANN84 Fellowship Application Round Now Open The deadline to apply is 25 March 2025, 23:59 UTC. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001amIa_vz9...> 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=001amIa_vz9...>. 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=001amIa_vz9...> 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=001amIa_vz9...> Public Comment NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct on SOIs and General Ethics Policy [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001amIa_vz9...> 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=001amIa_vz9...> 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=001amIa_vz9...> 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=001amIa_vz9...>. 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