FYI: From: ICANN Community Digest <digest@icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo@icann.org" <policyinfo@icann.org> Date: Monday, September 9, 2024 at 10:03 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland@icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: Participate in ICANN’s Operational Design Phase Community Consultation Survey [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=e89c6516-2cd6-4a7b-be9d-b0c47bf9f9dd&...] Monday, 09 September 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=001uPK9crxb...> 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 Now for ICANN81 · ICANN Reviews team available for engagement during ICANN81 · ICANN81 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now Information Sharing · TOMORROW: Join the Discussion on Next Round Engagement and Outreach · NEW: Participate in ICANN’s Operational Design Phase Community Consultation Survey · NEW: Kaz Hack Stan · NEW: LAC Roadshow Guatemala (Central America Edition) · Mark Monitor Domain Dynamics Event · Africa Internet Summit 2024 Webinars · Webinars Introduce ICANN’s New gTLD Program: Next Round RSP Evaluation Program 🔥 Action Items 🔥 · NEXT WEEK: Draft ICANN FY26–30 Strategic Plan and Operating Plan Framework Open for Public Comment · Call for NextGen@ICANN82 Applications · NextGen@ICANN Mentor Program Nominations · NextGen@ICANN Program Selection Committee Nominations Public Comment · NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: Han Script Single Character IDN Generic Top-Level Domains · NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: Proposed Language for the Next Round Applicant Support Program and Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program Terms and Conditions · CLOSES TODAY: Data Processing Specification for ICANN-Accredited Registries and Registrars · CLOSES THURSDAY: gTLD IDN Tables Review Process When Reference LGR is not available · CLOSES ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: IRP-IOT – Proposed updates to the IRP Supplementary Procedures · CLOSES ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: Proposed Fundamental Bylaws Amendments Related to Grant Program · CLOSES NEXT WEEK: Draft ICANN Strategic Plan and Operating Plan Framework for FY26-30 · Initial Report on the Transfer Policy Review ICANN81 Register Now for ICANN81 ICANN81 will be held 09 - 14 November 2024 at the Istanbul Congress Center. Register and Read more [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uPK9crxb...> 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=001uPK9crxb...>. ICANN Accountability page [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uPK9crxb...> | ICANN.org Reviews page [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uPK9crxb...> ICANN81 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now The program facilitates in-person participation of community members with children who are 12 years old or younger at ICANN Public Meetings and eligible ICANN events. Deadline: Friday, 4 October 2024, at 23:59 UTC Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uPK9crxb...> Information Sharing TOMORROW: Join the Discussion on Next Round Engagement and Outreach ICANN org will share its first monthly New gTLD Program: Next Round outreach, engagement, and communications activity report during the Subsequent Procedures (SubPro) Implementation Review Team (IRT) meeting on 10 September at 13:00 UTC. The ICANN community is encouraged to join the meeting, where they can learn more about ICANN org’s work and how they can help in outreach efforts. To receive meeting dial-in information, email nextround_policyimplementation@icann.org<mailto:nextround_policyimplementation@icann.org>. The meeting agenda is available on the IRT’s wiki page [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uPK9crxb...>. NEW: Participate in ICANN’s Operational Design Phase Community Consultation Survey Community input will help ICANN identify opportunities for continuous improvement regarding ODP objectives and related mechanisms in the policy lifecycle to fulfill the needs of the Board, community, and org. Deadline: 27 September 2024 Read more and access the survey here. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uPK9crxb...> NEW: Kaz Hack Stan Largest in Kazakhstan conference about cybersecurity, data protection and Internet Infrastucture security. Date: Wednesday 11 September 2024 (08:00 - 10:00 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uPK9crxb...> NEW: LAC Roadshow Guatemala (Central America Edition) The objective of this event is to educate and raise awareness in the region about key issues related to the Domain Name System (DNS), what ICANN is, and how to participate. Date: Thursday 12 September 2024 (14:00 - 19:00 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uPK9crxb...> Mark Monitor Domain Dynamics Event Domain Dynamics is a new series of Markmonitor regional events designed to bring together corporate domain management professionals, industry experts and our team for a day filled with actionable insights and useful connections. Date: Tuesday 10 September 2024 (13:00 - 21:00 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uPK9crxb...> Africa Internet Summit 2024 AIS’24 is a platform for the Internet community to gather to discuss, collaborate, learn, and disseminate information about these key areas of Africa’s Internet development. Date: Tuesday 10 September 2024 (07:00 UTC) - Saturday 14 September 2024 (07:00 UTC) Read more and Register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uPK9crxb...> Webinars Webinars Introduce ICANN’s New gTLD Program: Next Round RSP Evaluation Program The webinars will provide an overview of the requirements for evaluation, a description of the testing that will be conducted, and an explanation of the overall evaluation process. Webinar 1: Tuesday, 1 October 2024 from 15:00–16:00 UTC | Register [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uPK9crxb...> Webinar 2: Wednesday, 2 October 2024 from 00:00–1:00 UTC | Register [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uPK9crxb...> Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uPK9crxb...> Action Items NEXT WEEK: Draft ICANN FY26–30 Strategic Plan and Operating Plan Framework Open for Public Comment The Draft ICANN FY26–30 Strategic Plan and Operating Plan Framework is open for Public Comment through 17 September 2024. Read More and Participate [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uPK9crxb...> The Board Strategic Planning Committee co-chairs hosted two community webinars on 30 and 31 July 2024 to provide an in-depth overview of the plans. The zoom Recordings are posted here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uPK9crxb...>. Call for NextGen@ICANN82 Applications ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the North America region who are interested in the future of the Internet and in participating in the ICANN82 Community Forum. ICANN82 is scheduled to be held in Seattle, Washington, from 8–13 March 2025. Deadline: 27 September 2024 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uPK9crxb...> 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>. 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 ICANN82. For program details please visit our page [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uPK9crxb...>. Public Comment NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: Han Script Single Character IDN Generic Top-Level Domains [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uPK9crxb...> NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: Proposed Language for the Next Round Applicant Support Program and Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program Terms and Conditions [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uPK9crxb...> CLOSES TODAY: Data Processing Specification for ICANN-Accredited Registries and Registrars [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uPK9crxb...> Open for Submissions: 29 July 2024 Closed for Submissions: 09 September 2024 CLOSES THURSDAY: gTLD IDN Tables Review Process When Reference LGR is not available [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uPK9crxb...> Open for Submissions: 01 August 2024 Closed for Submissions: 12 September 2024 CLOSES ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: IRP-IOT – Proposed updates to the IRP Supplementary Procedures [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uPK9crxb...> Open for Submissions: 03 July 2024 Closed for Submissions:16 September 2024 CLOSES ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: Proposed Fundamental Bylaws Amendments Related to Grant Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uPK9crxb...> Submissions Opening Date: 7 August 2024 Submissions Closing Date:16 September 2024 CLOSES NEXT WEEK: Draft ICANN Strategic Plan and Operating Plan Framework for FY26-30 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uPK9crxb...> Open for Submissions: 23 July 2024 Closed for Submissions: 17 September 2024 Initial Report on the Transfer Policy Review [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uPK9crxb...> Open for Submissions: 01 August 2024 Closed for Submissions: 30 September 2024 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uPK9crxb...>. 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