Hello all, Please note below, under the ICANN79 section, the GAC Open Mic session button. To leverage the “Community Forum” format of the ICANN79 Public Meeting, GAC Members have created the opportunity for members of the ICANN community to gather in the GAC meeting room on Tuesday March 5 at 13:00 UTC (09:00 local San Juan time) to share their news and views with committee delegates in-person and on-line during the meeting. This session will serve as an ‘open hour’ where individuals from different constituencies across the ICANN community are invited to register for a short remark time slot and "take the mic" to present questions or comments to the GAC. The GAC will be in "listening" mode during this session and may then reflect on any particular points raised in a subsequent session at ICANN79 or at a future ICANN Public Meeting. Please use this link to sign-up: https://go.icann.org/GACOpenMic <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001waBrt2HkNLCpS4v0U...> Thank you. Kind regards, Terri From: ICANN Community Digest <andrea@icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo@icann.org" <policyinfo@icann.org> Date: Monday, February 26, 2024 at 10:03 AM To: Terri Agnew <terri.agnew@icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: Executive Team Update [https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=335e82e3-c4ca-4ca0-bc57-d1db71e6d021&a=1122025...] Monday, 26 February 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. 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Write to us at policyinfo@icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents ICANN79 · Status Update: New gTLD Program: Next Round · ICANN79 GAC ‘Open Mic’ Session · ICANN79 Policy Outlook Report · ICANN79 Schedule Now Available · ICANN79 Prep Week Schedule Now Available · ICANN79 Zoom Backgrounds · NEW: Engagement Booth Outreach Information Sharing · NEW: Executive Team Update · NEW: Phase 2 Officially Opens: Expansion of ICANN Managed Root Server Singles in Africa · Community Consultation On Timing and Potential Deferral of ATRT4 Review Action Item · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN Invites Applications for Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2024 Webinars · ICANN for Beginners: Join the Policy and Advice Development Webinar Public Comment · Review of the Draft Applicant Support Program (ASP) Handbook – New gTLD Program · Draft NCAP Study 2 Report and Responses to Questions Regarding Name Collisions · Phase 1 Final Report of the EPDP on Internationalized Domain Names · Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook · Proposed Top-Level Domain String for Private Use · String Similarity Review Guidelines ICANN79 ICANN79 Schedule [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NYystNJl8bRidu42j...> Zoom Backgrounds [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NYystNJl8bRidu42j...> ICANN79 Policy Outlook Report [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NYystNJl8bRidu42j...> New gTLD Program Status Update [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NYystNJl8bRidu42j...> GAC Open Mic Session [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NYystNJl8bRidu42j...> PRSP Briefing [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NYystNJl8bRidu42j...> GNSO Policy Briefing [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NYystNJl8bRidu42j...> NEW: Engagement Booth Outreach You are welcome to come and do outreach at the ICANN Engagement booth @ICANN79. The ICANN Engagement booth is in place for Newcomers, ICANN org and the ICANN community to engage in discussions. It is supported by volunteers from the community, including members of ICANN’s Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees. We would like to offer 1-hour slots during the ICANN79 meeting week. Sign up here. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NYystNJl8bRidu42j...> Information Sharing NEW: Executive Team Update David Olive, Sr. Vice President, Policy Development & Support, will retire at the end of May. His contributions and impact on ICANN have been immeasurable. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NYystNJl8bRidu42j...> NEW: Phase 2 Officially Opens: Expansion of ICANN Managed Root Server Singles in Africa In collaboration with the Association of African Universities, we invite Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from eligible organizations interested in hosting an Africa-based IMRS single server instance. This collaboration aims to broaden the initiative's reach and effectiveness in raising awareness throughout the continent. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NYystNJl8bRidu42j...> Community Consultation On Timing and Potential Deferral of ATRT4 Review ICANN org is initiating consultation with the community to seek input on the timing of the Fourth Accountability and Transparency Review (ATRT4) and whether there is a need for a deferral of the ATRT4 for a limited time. A consultation approach is being used because it will allow for a targeted conversation with the SO/AC Chairs and their constituencies. While ATRT4 is of general interest to the entire ICANN community, it is important for the Board and org to understand whether the SO/ACs would be available to come together to populate, perform and deliver the recommendations within the ATRT4 while carrying out their other work. Members of the ICANN org Review Support and Accountability team are available to meet with interested community groups during ICANN79 or after to address questions about ATRT4 Timing and other Review Topics. To schedule a meeting to discuss, please contact: rsa-coordinators@icann.org<mailto:rsa-coordinators@icann.org> Community consultation and engagement activities leading up to and during ICANN79 include: - ICANN79 Prep Week Webinar (Thursday, 22 February) - ICANN79 Community Session on ATRT4 Deferral and Pilot Holistic Review (Tuesday, 5 March) - ICANN79 briefings (at the request of your community group) Action Items 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions Selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the policy development and technical coordination of the Internet's unique identifiers. Deadline: 15 March 2024 at 23:59 UTC Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NYystNJl8bRidu42j...> 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN Invites Applications for Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2024 The application window for the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) 2024 will open on Monday, 26 February 2024 00:00 KST (UTC+9). Deadline: Sunday, 24 March 2024 23:59 KST (UTC+9) Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NYystNJl8bRidu42j...> Webinars ICANN for Beginners: Join the Policy and Advice Development Webinar "ICANN for Beginners: Policy and Advice Development," will introduce newcomers to policy and advice development at ICANN. Register for the one that suits you best: 3 April 2024 at 14:00 UTC | Register to attend [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NYystNJl8bRidu42j...> 4 April 2024 at 6:00 UTC | Register to attend [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NYystNJl8bRidu42j...> Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NYystNJl8bRidu42j...> Public Comment Draft NCAP Study 2 Report and Responses to Questions Regarding Name Collisions [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NYystNJl8bRidu42j...> Open for Submissions: 19 January 2024 Closed for Submissions: 28 February 2024 Phase 1 Final Report of the EPDP on Internationalized Domain Names [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NYystNJl8bRidu42j...> Open for Submissions: 23 January 2024 Closed for Submissions: 12 March 2024 Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NYystNJl8bRidu42j...> Open for Submissions: 01 February 2024 Closed for Submissions: 19 March 2024 Proposed Top-Level Domain String for Private Use [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NYystNJl8bRidu42j...> Open for Submissions: 24 January 2024 Closed for Submissions: 21 March 2024 String Similarity Review Guidelines [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NYystNJl8bRidu42j...> Open for Submissions: 07 February 2024 Closed for Submissions: 27 March 2024 Review of the Draft Applicant Support Program (ASP) Handbook – New gTLD Program [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NYystNJl8bRidu42j...> Open for Submissions: 12 February 2024 Closed for Submissions: 02 April 2024 See upcoming proceedings [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NYystNJl8bRidu42j...>. 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