FYI: From: ICANN Community Digest <digest@icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo@icann.org" <policyinfo@icann.org> Date: Monday, April 8, 2024 at 11:03 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland@icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: WSIS+20 Outreach Network: Interactive Webinars on Global Digital Compact Zero Draft [https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=36a4ad5f-db0a-40fe-aa8c-dae168909cfe&a=1122025...] Monday, 08 April 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. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010p0f5_XZ3_bKUi6AO...> 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 ICANN80 · ICANN80 Community Childcare Grants Program Now Accepting Applications · Design and Translation Deadline Information Sharing · NEW: WSIS+20 Outreach Network: Interactive Webinars on the Global Digital Compact Zero Draft · NEW: Call for NextGen@ICANN81 Applications Action Item · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN81 Fellowship Application Round Now Open Public Comment · · WEDNESDAY: String Similarity Review Guidelines · NEXT WEEK: Proposed Bylaws Updates to Limit Access to Accountability Mechanisms · Review of the Draft Registry Service Provider (RSP) Handbook - New gTLD Program · Proposed Renewal of the Registry Agreement for the .XXX top-level domain (TLD) · Review of the Registry System Testing 2.0 Test Specifications and API ICANN80 24 APRIL 2024: DESIGN DEADLINE: If you require design assistance for your publication, you need to provide all the text, images, layout, and publication type/size requirements (i.e. one-pager vs. trifold, etc.). You will receive a maximum of 2 iterations of the publication. Please provide everything by 24 APRIL. Due to budget constraints, please keep in mind that all materials, new or updated, need to be evergreen. 6 MAY 2024: TRANSLATION DEADLINE: If your publication requires translation, please provide the final material(s) by 6 MAY. This ensures that there is enough time to translate the publication by the start of the meeting, with the possibility of potential changes. If your materials require design assistance (outlined above), please note that the final materials will have to be complete, including the edit/approval processes, by this deadline to be translated If you have any questions please email andrea.glandon@icann.org<mailto:andrea.glandon@icann.org> ICANN80 Community Childcare Grants Program Now Accepting Applications The program facilitates in-person participation of community members with children 12 years old or younger at ICANN Public Meetings and other eligible ICANN events. Deadline: Friday, 3 May 2024, at 23:59 UTC Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010p0f5_XZ3_bKUi6AO...> Information Sharing NEW: WSIS+20 Outreach Network: Interactive Webinars on Global Digital Compact Zero Draft The WSIS+20 Outreach Network will host two one-hour interactive webinars to discuss the zero draft of the Global Digital Compact and its implications. The webinars will provide a space for stakeholders to share information and engage in discussions on how to preserve and continue to evolve the multistakeholder model of Internet governance. Register now! · Wednesday, 17 April 2024 | 14:00 UTC [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010p0f5_XZ3_bKUi6AO...> · Thursday, 18 April 2024 | 01:00 UTC [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010p0f5_XZ3_bKUi6AO...> NEW: Call for NextGen@ICANN81 Applications ICANN wants to hear from university students ages 18-30 living and studying in the Asia Pacific region who are interested in the future of the Internet and participating in the ICANN81 Annual General Meeting. ICANN81 is scheduled to be held in Istanbul, Türkiye, from 9–14 November 2024. Deadline: 17 May 2024 Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010p0f5_XZ3_bKUi6AO...> Action Items 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN81 Fellowship Application Round Now Open ICANN is opening the application round for the ICANN Fellowship Program for the ICANN81 Annual General Meeting, which will take place in Istanbul, Türkiye, from 9-14 November 2024. Deadline: 19 April 2024, 23:59 UTC. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010p0f5_XZ3_bKUi6AO...> Public Comment WEDNESDAY: String Similarity Review Guidelines [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010p0f5_XZ3_bKUi6AO...> Open for Submissions: 07 February 2024 Closed for Submissions: 10 April 2024 NEXT WEEK: Proposed Bylaws Updates to Limit Access to Accountability Mechanisms [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010p0f5_XZ3_bKUi6AO...> Open for Submissions: 27 February 2024 Closed for Submissions: 15 April 2024 Review of the Draft Registry Service Provider (RSP) Handbook - New gTLD Program [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010p0f5_XZ3_bKUi6AO...> Open for Submissions: 13 March 2024 Closed for Submissions: 22 April 2024 Proposed Renewal of the Registry Agreement for the .XXX top-level domain (TLD) [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010p0f5_XZ3_bKUi6AO...> Open for Submissions: 18 March 2024 Closed for Submissions: 29 April 2024 Review of the Registry System Testing 2.0 Test Specifications and API [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010p0f5_XZ3_bKUi6AO...> Open for Submissions: 26 March 2024 Closed for Submissions: 06 May 2024 See upcoming proceedings [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010p0f5_XZ3_bKUi6AO...>. 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