Council Colleagues - Just a reminder that this call for topics for ICANN57 Hyderabad was extended until 1 SEP (this Thursday). The leadership of your SG/C should have already begun the submission process, but if not there are still a few days left. Thanks- J. Date: Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 5:46 Cc: Nick Tomasso <nick.tomasso@icann.org<mailto:nick.tomasso@icann.org>>, "Tanzanica S. King" <tanzanica.king@icann.org<mailto:tanzanica.king@icann.org>> Subject: [Soac-infoalert] ICANN57 High Interest Topics due by 18 August Dear All: We're just 12 weeks out from ICANN57 in Hyderabad, and it's time to collaborate on another schedule for the meeting. As defined by the new meeting strategy, this first "Meeting C" will focus on showcasing ICANN's work to a broader global audience. With that in mind, we're going to kick off production of the schedule with a call for submissions of high-interest / cross-community discussion topics. Topic sessions should be planned as 75-90 minute interactive sessions about topics with high-interest potential, and have clear goals/objectives, and a statement of what session will accomplish. Sessions must have potential to attract a sizable audience (200+) and have a format that allows for adequate audience participation. Proposals should include: 1. Background/Importance 2. Session goals and expected outcomes 3. Hyperlinks to any relevant documentation Please use the online form at https://icann.wufoo.com/forms/icann57-high-interest-topic-proposal-form/ to submit proposals by EOD Thursday, 18 August. Please note that this form is not behind the VPN, therefore support staff for ICANN's Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees have the option of submitting proposals on behalf of their group, or extending an invitation directly to the form. All proposed topics will be evaluated by the Steering Committee and shared with SO/AC leadership for comment. Our schedule production dates are also included below for your reference. I'll follow up with more details and next steps for scheduling before our first EMS request period on the 25th. As always, please let me know if you have any questions! Best, Tanzanica ICANN57 SCHEDULE PRODUCTION DATES Submissions Open: High Interest Topics Now through Thursday, 18 August EMS Request Period: Board, SO/AC & GDD Sessions Only Form Opens: Thursday, 25 August EMS Request Period: All Session Requests Form Opens: Thursday, 1 September Request Deadline / Schedule Closed Thursday, 22 September Public Schedule Posted Online Thursday, 13 October ________________________________ Tanzanica S. King Sr. Manager, Meeting Strategy and Design ICANN