FYI-- From: ICANN Community Digest <digest@icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo@icann.org" <policyinfo@icann.org> Date: Monday, October 28, 2024 at 10:03 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland@icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: PRSP Pre-ICANN81 Briefing [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=b9f4f365-7158-4a40-a85b-2de53cc4c0a4&...] Monday, 28 October 2024 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4e...] The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. Click Here to Learn More about the RDRS Pilot Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uhclIgEc...> 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 ICANN81 · Register · Prep Week Schedule · ICANN81 Schedule · NEW: PRSP Pre-ICANN81 Briefing · ICANN Reviews team available for engagement during ICANN81 Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN83 Fellowship Application Round Now Open · NEW: INFERMAL Project: Analyzing Features of Malicious Domain Registrations · NEW: ICANN Announces IDN Guidelines Version 4.1 Implementation Timeline · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Events · North Africa School on Internet Governance (NASIG) 2024 · Australian Internet Governance Forum - auIGF 2024 · DNS Operations and DNSSEC Workshop - Mauritania 2024 · North Africa Internet Governance Forum (NAIGF) 2024 · Workshop for an Open, Secure and Trustworthy Internet · South Africa Stakeholders Breakfast Meeting: Learn About ICANN's Next Round of New gTLDs and Applicant Support Program - Revised Dates · NEW: PITA Strategy Forum 2024 - Revised Dates · NEW: ICANN & Ankara University FISAUM Joint Webinar · NEW: YIGF Cambodia 🔥 Action Items 🔥 · CLOSES THURSDAY: NextGen@ICANN Mentor Program Nominations · CLOSES THURSDAY: NextGen@ICANN Program Selection Committee Nominations Public Comment · NEXT WEEK: Proposed Renewal of the Registry Agreement for .COM · Recommendations for the (de-)selection of IDNccTLDs and related variants · Proposed Internet Coordination Policy 2 (ICP-2) Version 2 Principles · ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct on SOIs and General Ethics Policy ICANN81 Register [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uhclIgEc...> Prep Week Schedule [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uhclIgEc...> ICANN81 Schedule [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uhclIgEc...> PRSP Pre-ICANN81 Briefing [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uhclIgEc...> ICANN Reviews team available for engagement during ICANN81 The ICANN Reviews Program encompasses the management of Specific Reviews and Organizational Reviews, including any resulting implementation work that relates to improving the reviews process. The ICANN org Review Support and Accountability team is available to your group to engage on the status of several initiatives underway to improve ICANN Reviews, including: · Launch of the 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 Schedule an engagement with us by contacting rsa-coordinators@icann.org [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uhclIgEc...>. ICANN Accountability page [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uhclIgEc...> | ICANN.org Reviews page [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uhclIgEc...> Information Sharing NEW: ICANN83 Fellowship Application Round Now Open This round is open only to those who have previously completed an ICANN Fellowship. The ICANN83 meeting is scheduled for 9-12 June 2025 in Prague, Czech Republic. Deadline: 24 November 2024, 23:59 UTC Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uhclIgEc...> NEW: INFERMAL Project: Analyzing Features of Malicious Domain Registrations Our goal is to dissect the factors that make certain registrars and TLDs particularly attractive to attackers, focusing on pre-selected features grouped into three categories: registration attributes, proactive verification, and reactive security practices. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uhclIgEc...> NEW: ICANN Announces IDN Guidelines Version 4.1 Implementation Timeline As of this announcement, ROs and registrars offering IDN registrations should begin transitioning to version 4.1 of the IDN Guidelines. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uhclIgEc...> 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=001uhclIgEc...>. 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=001uhclIgEc...>. 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=001uhclIgEc...> 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=001uhclIgEc...> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Events North Africa School on Internet Governance (NASIG) 2024 Date: Saturday 26 October 2024 (06:34 UTC) - Tuesday 29 October 2024 (06:34 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uhclIgEc...> Australian Internet Governance Forum - auIGF 2024 Date: Monday 28 October 2024 (05:33 UTC) - Wednesday 30 October 2024 (05:33 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uhclIgEc...> DNS Operations and DNSSEC Workshop - Mauritania 2024 Date: Monday 28 October 2024 (07:00 UTC) - Saturday 2 November 2024 (15:00 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uhclIgEc...> North Africa Internet Governance Forum (NAIGF) 2024 Date: Tuesday 29 October 2024 (07:42 UTC) - Friday 1 November 2024 (07:42 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uhclIgEc...> Workshop for an Open, Secure and Trustworthy Internet Date: Tuesday 29 October 2024 (15:00 UTC) - Thursday 31 October 2024 (15:00 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uhclIgEc...> South Africa Stakeholders Breakfast Meeting: Learn About ICANN's Next Round of New gTLDs and Applicant Support Program - Revised Dates Date: Wednesday 30 October 2024 (08:00 - 11:00 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uhclIgEc...> NEW: PITA Strategy Forum 2024 - Revised Dates Date: Thursday 31 October 2024 (06:56 UTC) - Saturday 2 November 2024 (06:56 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uhclIgEc...> NEW: ICANN & Ankara University FISAUM Joint Webinar Date: Friday 1 November 2024 (15:30 - 16:30 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uhclIgEc...> NEW: YIGF Cambodia Date: Saturday 2 November 2024 (01:00 UTC) - Monday 4 November 2024 (01:00 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uhclIgEc...> Action Items CLOSES THURSDAY: NextGen@ICANN Mentor Program Nominations The NextGen@ICANN Program seeks nominations to fill three (3) slots for the 2025 Mentor Program. These appointments will serve for the ICANN82-84 meetings. Nominations must be submitted no later than Thursday, 31 October 2024. Interested community groups should select their respective volunteers and notify Fernanda Iunes at fernanda.iunes@icann.org<mailto:fernanda.iunes@icann.org>. CLOSES THURSDAY: NextGen@ICANN Program Selection Committee Nominations NextGen@ICANN Program is seeking nominations to fill three (3) slots for selection committee members. Each SO/AC is asked to nominate candidates for these positions. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. Interested community groups should select their respective NextGen@ICANN Selection Committee volunteers by Thursday, 31 October 2024. Interested community groups should select their respective volunteers and notify Fernanda Iunes at fernanda.iunes@icann.org<mailto:fernanda.iunes@icann.org>. Each selection committee member will serve for a period of two (2) years beginning with ICANN83. For program details please visit our page [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uhclIgEc...>. Public Comment NEXT WEEK: Proposed Renewal of the Registry Agreement for .COM [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uhclIgEc...> Open for Submissions: 26 September 2024 Closed for Submissions: 05 November 2024 Recommendations for the (de-)selection of IDNccTLDs and related variants [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uhclIgEc...> Open for Submissions: 08 October 2024 Closed for Submissions: 22 November 2024 Proposed Internet Coordination Policy 2 (ICP-2) Version 2 Principles [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uhclIgEc...> Open for Submissions: 08 October 2024 Closed for Submissions: 25 November 2024 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=001uhclIgEc...> Open for Submissions: 16 October 2024 Closed for Submissions: 02 December 2024 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uhclIgEc...>. 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