FYI: Also, please note in the Webinars section - ICANN for Beginners: Join the Policy and Advice Development Webinar“ will introduce newcomers to policy and advice development at ICANN. Register for the one that suits you best: 3 April 2024 at 14:00 UTC | Register to attend<https://icann.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sCC6mVgFQvKhye7S0Ue0sQ#/registrati...> 4 April 2024 at 6:00 UTC | Register to attend<https://icann.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5hXtb400SdyOgSyG6EgGSQ#/registrati...> Read more.<https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-for-beginners-join-the-...> From: ICANN Community Digest <digest@icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo@icann.org" <policyinfo@icann.org> Date: Monday, March 18, 2024 at 10:06 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland@icann.org> Subject: [Ext] ICANN for Beginners: Join the Policy and Advice Development Webinar! [https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=baf26bbb-46ca-4efb-8b9b-12993549e3a4&a=1122025...] Monday, 18 March 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=001PHCJynJzgNY3Mjr9e...> 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 Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN Seeks Input on the Proposed Renewal of the .XXX Registry Agreement · NEW: APRALO ICANN79 Readout · NEW: EURALO ICANN79 Multilingual Read-Out · Community Consultation On Timing and Potential Deferral of ATRT4 Review Action Item · CLOSES SUNDAY 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN Invites Applications for Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2024 Webinars · ICANN for Beginners: Join the Policy and Advice Development Webinar Public Comment · NEW: Proposed Renewal of the Registry Agreement for the .XXX top-level domain (TLD) · CLOSES TOMORROW: Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook · CLOSES THURSDAY: Proposed Top-Level Domain String for Private Use · String Similarity Review Guidelines · Proposed Bylaws Updates to Limit Access to Accountability Mechanisms · Review of the Draft Registry Service Provider (RSP) Handbook - New gTLD Program Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Seeks Input on the Proposed Renewal of the .XXX Registry Agreement ICANN org is looking for input from the community on ICM's proposal to renew the legacy .XXX RA using the Base RA, and to remove the .XXX sponsorship designation. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PHCJynJzgNY3Mjr9e...> NEW: APRALO ICANN79 Readout You are invited to participate in the interactive APRALO ICANN79 Readout organized by the APRALO Policy Forum on Tuesday 19 March 2024 at 06:00 UTC for 90 mins, featuring At-Large, GAC, GNSO, and ccNSO panelists as well as an ICANN79 Fellow, all from the APAC region. Read More and Register. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PHCJynJzgNY3Mjr9e...> NEW: EURALO ICANN79 Multilingual Read-Out You are invited to participate in the interactive EURALO ICANN79 Multilingual Readout organized on Tuesday 19 March 2024 at 18:00 UTC for 120 mins, featuring Sally Costerton - ICANN, Interim President and CEO, as well as speakers from across the ICANN Board and Community. Read More and Register. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PHCJynJzgNY3Mjr9e...> Community Consultation on Timing and Potential Deferral of ATRT4 Review ICANN org is initiating consultation with the community to seek input on the timing of the Fourth Accountability and Transparency Review (ATRT4) and whether there is a need for a deferral of the ATRT4 for a limited time. A consultation approach is being used because it will allow for a targeted conversation with the SO/AC Chairs and their constituencies. While ATRT4 is of general interest to the entire ICANN community, it is important for the ICANN Board and org to understand whether the SO/ACs would be available to come together to populate, perform and deliver the recommendations within the ATRT4 while carrying out their other work. To schedule a meeting, please contact: rsa-coordinators@icann.org<mailto:rsa-coordinators@icann.org> Action Items CLOSES SUNDAY 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN Invites Applications for Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2024 The application window for the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) 2024 will open on Monday, 26 February 2024 00:00 KST (UTC+9). Deadline: Sunday, 24 March 2024 23:59 KST (UTC+9) Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PHCJynJzgNY3Mjr9e...> Webinars ICANN for Beginners: Join the Policy and Advice Development Webinar "ICANN for Beginners: Policy and Advice Development," will introduce newcomers to policy and advice development at ICANN. Register for the one that suits you best: 3 April 2024 at 14:00 UTC | Register to attend [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PHCJynJzgNY3Mjr9e...> 4 April 2024 at 6:00 UTC | Register to attend [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PHCJynJzgNY3Mjr9e...> Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PHCJynJzgNY3Mjr9e...> Public Comment NEW: [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PHCJynJzgNY3Mjr9eCLTyQ_f-Zz9dByqOo9G7vj2_yF2T4uLBcC1l6vpaLlK5qfK_tqLnVVMckBIhxFtYhdj54lq-oCKyBpyeLlhESJMl3miIa_TS6d_JYo8h-opWGt4YYTdgIMLVLYcZcdFZjShSx_S31TIvFqYChOdmje8YfC5KpGJIXFBNJnBPkwIJTh8aLx-rzuZT8dGYtIjopISaeTweaTk78c0ynEEYBCCY-_Jtnn1zFLHkpFQPaSEsEuSPkruXFTQsANLp-FbRIV3RS5zEVTYvx7Te342HIPclPVjTSpxzfHF3Q==&c=sR7qOSLvAdkPhXz0fMnR9BPwdjlbMRDP26cHbIpzEdWLOtPm7Loa-Q==&ch=UTfek_VuB00Y3FqvEG5ju8cIMEiO9INmV4e5XNqQkZxyAGvxKsdpZg==__;!!PtGJab4!6mU5-gcM5wOZr29CXKGwrX9zWFV79yXaIzTR5gV9BCUK1pymSja-KwVMynDzB3H50xybNPIM9ekhSCa7rZ3Hklv3pBFy$>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=001PHCJynJzgNY3Mjr9e...> Open for Submissions: 18 March 2024 Closed for Submissions: 29 April 2024 CLOSES TOMORROW: Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PHCJynJzgNY3Mjr9e...> Open for Submissions: 01 February 2024 Closed for Submissions: 19 March 2024 CLOSES THURSDAY: Proposed Top-Level Domain String for Private Use [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PHCJynJzgNY3Mjr9e...> Open for Submissions: 24 January 2024 Closed for Submissions: 21 March 2024 String Similarity Review Guidelines [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PHCJynJzgNY3Mjr9e...> Open for Submissions: 07 February 2024 Closed for Submissions: 27 March 2024 Review of the Draft Applicant Support Program (ASP) Handbook – New gTLD Program [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PHCJynJzgNY3Mjr9e...> Open for Submissions: 12 February 2024 Closed for Submissions: 02 April 2024 Proposed Bylaws Updates to Limit Access to Accountability Mechanisms [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PHCJynJzgNY3Mjr9e...> 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=001PHCJynJzgNY3Mjr9e...> Open for Submissions: 13 March 2024 Closed for Submissions: 22 April 2024 See upcoming proceedings [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PHCJynJzgNY3Mjr9e...>. 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