FYI Please note: · NEW: New ICANN Publications Explain Blockchains and Name System Technologies · NEW: ICANN Seeks Feedback on Proposed Community Participant Code of Conduct on SOIs · NEW: ICANN Publishes FY24 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements · NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: Data Processing Specifications for ICANN Accredited Registries and Registrars · NEW: ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct on SOIs and General Ethics Policy From: ICANN Community Digest <digest@icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo@icann.org" <policyinfo@icann.org> Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 10:02 AM To: Devan Reed <devan.reed@icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: New ICANN Publications Explain Blockchains and Name System Technologies [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=35b3ccdc-e7f8-4218-9426-db826030ed9e&...] Thursday, 17 October 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 ICANN81 · NEW: 10 Things to Know About Istanbul · ICANN81 Prep Week Schedule Now Available · Register Now for ICANN81 · ICANN Reviews team available for engagement during ICANN81 Information Sharing · NEW: New ICANN Publications Explain Blockchains and Name System Technologies · NEW: ICANN Seeks Feedback on Proposed Community Participant Code of Conduct on SOIs · NEW: ICANN Publishes FY24 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Events · NEW: Identity Digital Event on the Coalition for Digital Inclusion · NEW: MarkMonitor Domain Dynamics - San Jose · NEW: Credential Management Lifecycle and Best Practices · NEW: ICANN & Sabancı University Faculty of Engineering and Natural Science Joint Webinar · Technical Training at CIRA · ICANN & Sabancı University Faculty of Engineering and Natural Science Joint Webinar · ICANN's Canada Week: Training, Tutorials, and Roundtable Discussions · NEW: NANOG 92 · NEW: 2024 Africa Regional Cyber Sector Collaboration Symposium · NEW: Serbian National Cybersecurity Conference · NEW: ICANN Webinar Series - Europe: Blocking Ads and Trackers at the Domain Level 🔥 Action Items 🔥 · NextGen@ICANN Mentor Program Nominations · NextGen@ICANN Program Selection Committee Nominations Public Comment · NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: Data Processing Specifications for ICANN Accredited Registries and Registrars · NEW: ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct on SOIs and General Ethics Policy · Second Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook · Additional Reference Label Generation Rules and Related Updates · Proposed Renewal of the Registry Agreement for .COM · Recommendations for the (de-)selection of IDNccTLDs and related variants · Proposed Internet Coordination Policy 2 (ICP-2) Version 2 Principles ICANN81 NEW: 10 Things to Know About Istanbul As a cosmopolitan city that is home to many cultures, religions, and nationalities, Istanbul is an ideal location to engage in global dialogue. Read more [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013nCaKSmG...> ICANN81 Prep Week Schedule Now Available ICANN81 Prep Week will be held on 28, 30, and 31 October. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013nCaKSmG...> 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=0013nCaKSmG...> 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=0013nCaKSmG...>. ICANN Accountability page [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013nCaKSmG...> | ICANN.org Reviews page [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013nCaKSmG...> Information Sharing NEW: New ICANN Publications Explain Blockchains and Name System Technologies To help the ICANN community better understand blockchains and their relationship to alternative naming systems, ICANN recently published two documents in the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) document series aimed at those with a technical background. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013nCaKSmG...> NEW: ICANN Seeks Feedback on Proposed Community Participant Code of Conduct on SOIs The Code, if adopted, will become part of the more general ICANN Community Ethics Policy, which is a collection of documents that govern behavior and interaction among the ICANN community, that includes the Expected Standards of Behavior and the Community Anti-Harassment Policy. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013nCaKSmG...> NEW: ICANN Publishes FY24 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements The FY24 Annual Report also includes an update on the state of ICANN's accountability and transparency reviews, and an overview of ICANN's work to promote diversity and inclusion. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013nCaKSmG...> 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=0013nCaKSmG...>. 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=0013nCaKSmG...>. 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=0013nCaKSmG...> 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=0013nCaKSmG...> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Events NEW: Identity Digital Event on the Coalition for Digital Inclusion Date: Thursday 17 October 2024 (14:00 - 15:30 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013nCaKSmG...> NEW: MarkMonitor Domain Dynamics - San Jose Date: Thursday 17 October 2024 (13:00 - 19:00 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013nCaKSmG...> NEW: Credential Management Lifecycle and Best Practices Date: Thursday 17 October 2024 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013nCaKSmG...> NEW: ICANN & Sabancı University Faculty of Engineering and Natural Science Joint Webinar Date: Friday 18 October 2024 (13:30 - 14:30 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013nCaKSmG...> Technical Training at CIRA Date: Friday 18 October 2024 (13:00 - 19:00 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013nCaKSmG...> ICANN & Sabancı University Faculty of Engineering and Natural Science Joint Webinar Date: Friday 18 October 2024 (13:30 - 14:30 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013nCaKSmG...> ICANN's Canada Week: Training, Tutorials, and Roundtable Discussions ICANN is excited to announce its participation in a week of Internet-related activities in Ottawa and Toronto, Canada, from 18 to 25 October 2024. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013nCaKSmG...> NEW: NANOG 92 Date: Monday 21 October 2024 (12:00 UTC) - Wednesday 23 October 2024 (12:00 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013nCaKSmG...> NEW: 2024 Africa Regional Cyber Sector Collaboration Symposium Date: Tuesday 22 October 2024 (05:00 UTC) - Saturday 26 October 2024 (05:00 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013nCaKSmG...> NEW: Serbian National Cybersecurity Conference Date: Wednesday 23 October 2024 (07:00 - 15:00 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013nCaKSmG...> NEW: ICANN Webinar Series - Europe: Blocking Ads and Trackers at the Domain Level Date: Wednesday 23 October 2024 (12:00 - 12:45 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013nCaKSmG...> Action Items 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=0013nCaKSmG...>. Public Comment NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: Data Processing Specifications for ICANN Accredited Registries and Registrars [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013nCaKSmG...> NEW: ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct on SOIs and General Ethics Policy [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013nCaKSmG...> Open for Submissions: 16 October 2024 Closed for Submissions: 02 December 2024 Second Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013nCaKSmG...> Open for Submissions: 10 September 2024 Closed for Submissions: 21 October 2024 Additional Reference Label Generation Rules and Related Updates [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013nCaKSmG...> Open for Submissions: 12 September 2024 Closed for Submissions: 24 October 2024 Proposed Renewal of the Registry Agreement for .COM [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013nCaKSmG...> Open for Submissions: 26 September 2024 Closed for Submissions: 05 November 2024 Recommendations for the (de-)selection of IDNccTLDs and related variants [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013nCaKSmG...> Open for Submissions: 08 October 2024 Closed for Submissions: 22 November 2024 Proposed Internet Coordination Policy 2 (ICP-2) Version 2 Principles [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013nCaKSmG...> Open for Submissions: 08 October 2024 Closed for Submissions: 25 November 2024 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013nCaKSmG...>. 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