FYI [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=ded7a14a-da21-4a59-b6cb-f4d53527aece&...] Thursday, 06 February 2025 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4e...] Click here to learn more about the New gTLD Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GCGK-fzs...> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GCGK-fzs...> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GCGK-fzs...> The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. 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 ICANN82 · ICANN82 Prep Week Schedule Now Available · ICANN82 Zoom Backgrounds · Register Now for ICANN82 Information Sharing · NEW: Extended submission period for input on 'Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews · NEW: ICANN Publishes Internationalized Domain Names Reputation Block List Analysis · NEW: ICANN Announces Recipients of the ICANN83 Fellowship · NEW: ICANN's Commitment to WSIS+20: Progress and Opportunities · NEW: New Approach to ICANN Regional Engagement in Latin America and The Caribbean · 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 · NEW: ICANN Webinar to Discuss INFERMAL, a Project Focused on Malicious Domain Registrations · NEXT WEEK: ICANN Webinar Series Europe - Meet Kurtis Lindqvist: ICANN's President & CEO · DNS Training Webinars for ISPs · Webinar - DNS Training Session for ISPs: ICANN & ISPCP · Webinar - DNS Training Session for ISPs: DNS related threats 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions Public Comment · TOMORROW: Third Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of Next Round AGB · ICANN FY26-30 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY26 Op Plans & Budgets · Draft PTI FY26 Operating Plan and Budget · DEADLINE EXTENDED: Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews Events · These events occur in January and February 2025. ICANN82 ICANN82 Prep Week Schedule Now Available ICANN82 Prep Week will be held Monday through Wednesday, 24–26 February 2025. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GCGK-fzs...> ICANN82 Zoom Backgrounds Generic and SO/AC specific ICANN82 Zoom backgrounds are now available here. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GCGK-fzs...> Register Now for ICANN82 ICANN82 will be held 8 - 13 March 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Seattle Hotel. Prep Week (Online Only): 24 - 26 February 2025 Read more and register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GCGK-fzs...> Information Sharing NEW: Extended submission period for input on 'Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews The public comment on 'Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews'" will now close on 21 March 2025. Public Comment. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GCGK-fzs...> NEW: ICANN Publishes Internationalized Domain Names Reputation Block List Analysis Security systems throughout the Internet use RBLs to block those domain names and prevent malicious activity. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GCGK-fzs...> NEW: ICANN Announces Recipients of the ICANN83 Fellowship A total of 40 fellows residing in 33 countries will take part in the meeting 9–12 June 2025 in Prague, Czech Republic. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GCGK-fzs...> NEW: ICANN's Commitment to WSIS+20: Progress and Opportunities ICANN has undertaken several initiatives to ensure the technical community's perspectives are focused on the WSIS+20 discussions. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GCGK-fzs...> NEW: New Approach to ICANN Regional Engagement in Latin America and The Caribbean ICANN is pleased to announce a fresh approach to its regional engagement in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region, building on years of commitment to increasing its global presence and fostering local involvement. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GCGK-fzs...> 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=001GCGK-fzs...> 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=001GCGK-fzs...> 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=001GCGK-fzs...> 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=001GCGK-fzs...>. 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=001GCGK-fzs...>. 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=001GCGK-fzs...> 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=001GCGK-fzs...> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Webinars NEW: ICANN Webinar to Discuss INFERMAL, a Project Focused on Malicious Domain Registrations Date: Wednesday, 19 February 2025, at 15:00 UTC Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GCGK-fzs...> NEXT WEEK: ICANN Webinar Series Europe - Meet Kurtis Lindqvist: ICANN's President & CEO Date: Wednesday, 12 February 2025 (12:00 - 13:00 UTC) Read more and Register now. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GCGK-fzs...> DNS Training Webinars for ISPs ICANN's Technical Engagement team from the Office of the Chief Technology Officer, in collaboration with the Internet Service Providers and Connectivity Providers (ISPCP) constituency, is excited to announce a series of training sessions focusing on topics related to the Domain Name System (DNS). These sessions are intended for all Internet Service Providers (ISPs) globally. Please see the Sessions for ISPs below. Webinar - DNS Training Session for ISPs: ICANN & ISPCP Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025, 15:00 UTC to 16:00 UTC Learn more and Register now. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GCGK-fzs...> Webinar - DNS Training Session for ISPs: DNS related threats Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025, 15:00 UTC to 16:30 UTC Learn more and Register now. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GCGK-fzs...> Action Items Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions The Nominating Committee (NomCom) of ICANN is accepting applications for key leadership positions within ICANN's Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees, Public Technical Identifiers (PTI), and the ICANN Board of Directors. The deadline to submit applications is 28 March 2025 at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GCGK-fzs...> Public Comment TOMORROW: Third Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of Next Round AGB [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GCGK-fzs...> Open for Submissions: 19 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 07 February 2025 ICANN FY26-30 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY26 Op Plans & Budgets [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GCGK-fzs...> Open for Submissions: 17 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 14 February 2025 Draft PTI FY26 Operating Plan and Budget [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GCGK-fzs...> Open for Submissions: 17 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 14 February 2025 DEADLINE EXTENDED: Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GCGK-fzs...> Open for Submissions: 23 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 21 March 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GCGK-fzs...>. 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