FYI: Item of note: 1. GNSO Transfer Policy Review Working Group - Webinars [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=76228091-2c2d-476d-9daf-d464ccef13c6&...] Thursday, 29 August 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=001GIqr2oMe...> 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 · ICANN81 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now · ICANN81 Newcomers Session Sign-Up Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN to Host APAC DNS Forum 2025 in Hanoi, Vietnam · NEW: Local APIGA 2024 - Nepal · NEW: DNS Operations and DNSSEC Hands-On Workshop 2024 · International Symposium on Cybercrime Response (ISCR 2024) Webinars · NEW: GNSO Transfer Policy Review Working Group - Webinars 🔥 Action Items 🔥 · NEW: NextGen@ICANN Mentor Program Nominations · NEW: NextGen@ICANN Program Selection Committee Nominations · Draft ICANN FY26–30 Strategic Plan and Operating Plan Framework Open for Public Comment · Call for NextGen@ICANN82 Applications Public Comment · Data Processing Specification for ICANN-Accredited Registries and Registrars · gTLD IDN Tables Review Process When Reference LGR is not available · IRP-IOT – Proposed updates to the IRP Supplementary Procedures · Proposed Fundamental Bylaws Amendments Related to Grant Program · Draft ICANN Strategic Plan and Operating Plan Framework for FY26-30 · Initial Report on the Transfer Policy Review ICANN81 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. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GIqr2oMe...> ICANN81 Newcomers Session Sign-Up Want to introduce your group’s work to ICANN81 Annual General Meeting newcomers, including Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN Programs Participants? Sign up for a 30 minute session on 9-10 November, 2024. These outreach sessions are part of the "Get To Know ICANN Community" Onboarding Program for Newcomers and are the opportunity for every SO/AC to share information with the ICANN Meeting newcomers and highlight the important work that your group does within ICANN. Sign up for available slots here. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GIqr2oMe...> For any additional questions, please contact ICANN Fellowship Program Manager, Siranush Vardanyan at siranush.vardanyan@icann.org. The deadline to sign up for a slot is August 23rd, 2024 Information Sharing NEW: ICANN to Host APAC DNS Forum 2025 in Hanoi, Vietnam Next year's APAC DNS Forum will highlight the state of the domain name industry from a regional vantage point and provide a perspective on future challenges and opportunities. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GIqr2oMe...> NEW: Local APIGA 2024 - Nepal Through the program, participants will develop a strong foundation in IG fundamentals and appreciation for multistakeholder processes. Date: Thursday 29 August 2024 (06:00 UTC) - Sunday 1 September 2024 (06:00 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GIqr2oMe...> NEW: DNS Operations and DNSSEC Hands-On Workshop 2024 This is a hands-on DNS Operations and DNSSEC workshop targeting financial institutes in Saudi Arabia. Date: Sunday 1 September 2024 (05:30 UTC) - Thursday 5 September 2024 (05:30 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GIqr2oMe...> International Symposium on Cybercrime Response (ISCR 2024) This is an annual event hosted by the Korean National Policy Agency (KNPA) Investigation Bureau, focusing on discussions to ensure safety in cyberspace through security governance. Date: Tuesday 27 August 2024 (01:00 UTC) - Friday 30 August 2024 (01:00 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GIqr2oMe...> Webinars NEW: GNSO Transfer Policy Review Working Group - Webinars The Transfer Policy Review Working Group Webinars will provide an overview of their Initial Report, which is out for Public Comment now. We are targeting all communities interested in knowing more about the proposed recommendations and especially those community groups that intend to submit public comments. Webinar #1: 04 Sep 2024 - (13:00 - 14:30 UTC) | Read more and Register [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GIqr2oMe...> Webinar #2: 09 Sep 2024 - (13:00 - 14:30 UTC) | Read more and Register [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GIqr2oMe...> The remote participation link will be published 24 hours in advance of each webinar. Action Items NEW: 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 Lunes at fernanda.iunes@icann.org<mailto:fernanda.iunes@icann.org>. NEW: 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 Lunes 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=001GIqr2oMe...>. 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=001GIqr2oMe...> 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=001GIqr2oMe...>. 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=001GIqr2oMe...> Public Comment 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=001GIqr2oMe...> Open for Submissions: 29 July 2024 Closed for Submissions: 09 September 2024 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=001GIqr2oMe...> Open for Submissions: 01 August 2024 Closed for Submissions: 12 September 2024 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=001GIqr2oMe...> Open for Submissions: 03 July 2024 Closed for Submissions:16 September 2024 Proposed Fundamental Bylaws Amendments Related to Grant Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GIqr2oMe...> Submissions Opening Date: Wednesday, 7 August 2024 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 16 September 2024 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=001GIqr2oMe...> 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=001GIqr2oMe...> 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=001GIqr2oMe...>. 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