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Write to us at policyinfo@icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents ICANN82 · ICANN82 Newcomers Session Sign-Up · ICANN82 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now Information Sharing · NEW: The Adventure Begins · NEW: Save the Date: ICANN to Host 2025 Middle East DNS Forum in Bahrain · NEW: Approved Resolutions | Special Meeting of the ICANN Board | 11 December 2024 · 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 · ICANN to Host Webinars on the Draft FY26–30 and FY26 Operating Plan and Budget 🔥 Action Items 🔥 · ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: Call for Expressions of Interest: 2025 ICANN Nominating Committee Standing Committee Members · ICANN Community Excellence Award: Now Accepting Nominations · Call for SOs/ACs: Nominate Fellowship Mentors and Selection Committee Members Public Comment · FRIDAY: Proposed Revisions to Community Anti-Harassment Policy · Continuous Improvement Program Framew [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_ajFXQejWEH7YSPaUkt31-ciSRcu3dQrhwQeLv49nhtopKZEkRDtwqWGooIGyoNcv5aFzDCLWWBpEZqjcJLuzGCmDpktUVNBB9_N71qgAWMrv3C-2GYLwdaeSVuLeQeixexIRC4lBvmmd0glyfXE40vMiW23OfiWpH4pXrt1LQjMfT7NsrurBLkTvmCyIgHBSmrYfd0Nv2mUAI1npP97_8NVagyxSppZFnX88bg2vzXVznyZeEqf-im3pjXFK6GU-CUAxpKkKQ0=&c=UXr_gMAugitvgAKtfUGH5aXq8CScoe05OAkp1XflM2EyQ2Q-ttKwqg==&ch=KVEf9kwmIhBWd1n3QzFLPYlpdRFu-xQ4j3g8noSZKlhdoz0qZ9_phA==__;!!PtGJab4!4zJkCVhbpBeBQgiTCqK1SoHyDze3dB5dDnSlJcQafeeEwtRpksRDK6jp1GaMAfmW031HMJeaq9hjVuUpRiTA124fhh_g$>ork [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_ajFXQej...> · IANA 2030 Strategy: Draft PTI Strategic Plan covering 2025 to 2030 Events · These events occur between the dates of 09 December and 16 December 2024. ICANN82 ICANN82 Newcomers Session Sign-Up Want to introduce your group’s work to ICANN82 Community Forum Meeting newcomers, including Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN Programs Participants? Sign up for a 30 minute session on 8-9 March, 2025. 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=001_ajFXQej...>. For any additional questions, please contact ICANN Fellowship Program Manager, Siranush Vardanyan at siranush.vardanyan@icann.org<mailto:siranush.vardanyan@icann.org>. The deadline to sign up for a slot is December 30th, 2024 ICANN82 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. Deadline: Friday, 24 January 2025 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_ajFXQej...> Information Sharing NEW: The Adventure Begins Please read Kurtis Lindqvist's first blog as ICANN CEO here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_ajFXQej...>. NEW: Save the Date: ICANN to Host 2025 Middle East DNS Forum in Bahrain The gathering will take place on 29 and 30 April 2025 in Bahrain and will be held as a hybrid event. The Middle East DNS Forum continues to serve as a unique platform for fostering collaboration, exchanging ideas, and learning about the latest advancements in DNS technologies and policies. Read more [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_ajFXQej...>. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_ajFXQej...> NEW: Approved Resolutions | Special Meeting of the ICANN Board | 11 December 2024 Please find the Approved Resolutions from the 11 December 2024 Special Meeting of the ICANN Board here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_ajFXQej...>. ICANN Opens Application Period for New gTLD Applicant Support Program ICANN has opened the application submission period for the Applicant Support Program (ASP), part the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round. The ASP provides financial and nonfinancial assistance to qualified, eligible entities who plan to apply for a new gTLD. The application window will be open for 12 months. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_ajFXQej...> 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=001_ajFXQej...> 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=001_ajFXQej...>. 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? 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Webinars ICANN to Host Webinars on the Draft FY26–30 and FY26 Operating Plan and Budget Both webinars will present identical information. 17 December 2024 at 17:00–18:30 UTC | Register [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_ajFXQej...> 18 December 2024 at 3:00–4:30 UTC | Register [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_ajFXQej...> Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_ajFXQej...> Action Items ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: Call for Expressions of Interest: 2025 ICANN Nominating Committee Standing Committee Members The NomCom Standing Committee shall be composed of five seats: four members and one ex-officio observer. The term of all four appointed members shall be three years. Deadline: 23 December 2024 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_ajFXQej...> ICANN Community Excellence Award: Now Accepting Nominations The nomination period will close on 9 January 2025 at 23:59 UTC. Read more [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_ajFXQej...>. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_ajFXQej...> Call for SO/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members ICANN invites its Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory Committees (ACs) to nominate volunteers to serve as mentors in its Fellowship Program and to serve on the Fellowship Program Selection Committee. Each group is welcome to nominate one individual for each role. Interested SOs/ACs should select their respective Fellowship Program mentor and Selection Committee representative no later than 31 January 2025 and notify ICANN Fellowship Program Manager Siranush Vardanyan at siranush.vardanyan@icann.org. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. Mentors: • Mentors generally must plan on a time commitment of approximately 30-40 hours before, during, and immediately after each ICANN Public Meeting. This includes extensive pre-meeting preparation, on-site support for their assigned fellows, and post-meeting reporting. • Each mentor will serve a term that includes three consecutive ICANN Public Meetings, beginning with ICANN84 (from ICANN84 - ICANN86 inclusive). • Mentors are expected to follow Fellowship Program guidelines to help ensure consistency in capacity development opportunities for fellows and to help fellows actively participate in ICANN's work. • Mentors will receive travel funding support (if applicable). Selection Committee Members: • Members should plan on a time commitment of approximately 30-40 hours over four to five weeks for each Public Meeting. • Selection Committee members will typically serve for two years, which encompasses six Public Meetings. • Work for this role will begin in April 2025 to select fellows for ICANN84. • Selection Committee members will not receive travel funding support. For more information on the guidelines and expectations, please go here for additional details on the Mentorship program and here for additional details on the Selection Committee. Mentors cannot serve on the Selection Committee while serving their terms as mentors. Call for SOs/ACs: Nominate Fellowship Mentors and Selection Committee Members ICANN is seeking Expressions of Interest for members of the 2025 NomCom Standing Committee. Deadline: 31 January 2025 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_ajFXQej...> Public Comment FRIDAY: Proposed Revisions to Community Anti-Harassment Policy [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_ajFXQej...> Open for Submissions: 04 November 2024 Closed for Submissions: 20 December 2024 Continuous Improvement Program Framework [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_ajFXQej...> Open for Submissions: 21 November 2024 Closed for Submissions: 09 January 2025 IANA 2030 Strategy: Draft PTI Strategic Plan covering 2025 to 2030 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_ajFXQej...> Open for Submissions: 26 November 2024 Closed for Submissions: 29 January 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_ajFXQej...>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_ajFXQej...>. Events These events occur between the dates of 09 December and 16 December 2024. To learn more, please visit our community engagement calendar [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_ajFXQej...>. · NEW: ICANN's Open Forum at IGF24 · Connected Caribbean Summit · Global IGF 2024 Volume 6, Issue 94 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_ajFXQej...> | Next Issue: Thursday, 19 December 2024 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_ajFXQej...>