November 2025 - EURO-Discuss

**REGISTER** At-Large briefing sessions: Informed Consensus: An Approach to At-Large Position Development
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 2, 2025

Dec. 2, 2025

English, Espanol, Francais Please join us and spread the word! Unase a nosotros y comparta con su comunidad! Rejoignez-nous et partagez parmi votre communauté! Dear All, The At-Large Community participates in ICANN policy-making and governance issues predominantly by engaging community members in a bottom-up process to build consensus on positions addressing individual end-user interests that need to be communicated by the ALAC. This communication could take the form of an ALAC Statement for a public comment proceeding, or ALAC correspondence, or ALAC Advice to the Board. Whatever the form of communication, the process by which such an output is developed is normally a bottom-up one and built around informed consensus. Whether you're keen to commence or deepen your participation in this process, or just interested to observe how the At-Large Community develops such outputs, please come join us at one of the two At-Large briefing sessions: Informed Consensus: An Approach to At-Large Position Development, scheduled for: * Tuesday, 02 December 2025 at 19:00 UTC * Agenda page with details (to include zoom registration): https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/SQB6JQ [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/SQB…> * Thursday, 04 December 2025 at 14:00 UTC * Agenda page with details (to include zoom registration): https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYCYJQ [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYC…> Thank you. Kind regards, *************** ESPANOL: La Comunidad At-Large participa en la formulación de políticas y la gobernanza de la ICANN principalmente mediante la participación de sus miembros en un proceso ascendente para generar consenso sobre las posturas que abordan los intereses individuales de los usuarios finales y que el ALAC debe comunicar. Esta comunicación puede adoptar la forma de una Declaración del ALAC para un procedimiento de comentarios públicos, correspondencia del ALAC o un Asesoramiento del ALAC a la Junta Directiva. Sea cual sea el formato de comunicación, el proceso mediante el cual se desarrolla dicho resultado suele ser ascendente y se basa en un consenso informado. Si desea comenzar o profundizar su participación en este proceso, o simplemente le interesa observar como la comunidad At-Large desarrolla dichos resultados, le invitamos a asistir a una de la dos sesiones informativas de At-Large: Consenso Informado: Un Enfoque para el Desarrollo de la Posición de At-Large, programadas para: * Martes, 2 de diciembre de 2025 a la 19:00 UTC * Agenda con detalles (incluido el registro por Zoom): https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/SQB6JQ [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/SQB…> * Jueves, 4 de diciembre de 2025 a las 14:00 UTC * Agenda con detalles (incluido el registro por Zoom): https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYCYJQ [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYC…> Gracias. Saludos Cordiales, *************** FRANÇAIS La Communauté des utilisateurs finaux participe a l’élaboration des politiques et a la gouvernance de l’ICANN principalement en impliquant ses membres dans un processus ascendant visant a dégager un consensus sur les positions qui défendant les intérêts individuels des utilisateurs finaux et qui doivent être communiquées par le Comité Consultatif des utilisateurs finaux (ALAC). Cette communication peut prendre forme d’une déclaration de l’ALAC ou d’un avis de l’ALAC au Conseil d’Administration. Quelle que soit la forme de cette communication, le processus d’élaboration est généralement ascendant et repose sur un consensus éclaire. Que vous souhaitez vous impliquer d’avantage dans ce processus ou simplement observer comment la communauté des membres émancipés élaboré des documents, nous vous invitons a participer a l’une des deux séances d’information qui lui sont destinées: Consensus éclaire: une approche pour l’élaboration des positions des membres émancipés, preuves aux dates suivantes: * Mardi 2 décembre 2025 a 19h00 UTC * Page de l’ordre du jour avec tous les détails (y compris l’inscription Zoom): https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/SQB6JQ [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/SQB…> * Jeudi 4 décembre 2025 a 14h00 UTC * Page de l’ordre du jour avec tous les détails (y compris l’inscription Zoom): https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYCYJQ [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYC…> Merci beaucoup! Salutations cordiales, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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EuroDIG Extra on WSIS+20 – Current State of Preparations and Open Discussion, 26 November 2025, 14.00–15.30 CET (UTC+1) – online
by Rainer Rodewald Nov. 22, 2025

Nov. 22, 2025

As it may be of interest to some of you: > EuroDIG Extra on the High-level Review Conference of the > UN World Summit on the Information Society > > Join the discussion hosted by the EuroDIG Secretariat on > November 26, 14:00-15:30 CET! Register on the EuroDIG > website > <https://www.eurodig.org/get-involved/eurodig-extra/#tab-eurodig-extra-vol-9>. > > /Topic and Background/ > > Preparations for the high-level review conference of the > UN World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20) are > entering their final stretch. The conference, set to adopt > its concluding document in New York on 17 December 2025, > has been steadily advancing through its drafting phases. > After releasing an Elements Paper on 7 July and a Zero > Draft on 30 August, the WSIS+20 co-facilitators, > Ambassador Ekitela Lokaale of Kenya and Ambassador Suela > Janina of Albania, unveiled the first revised draft > (Rev.1) on 8 November 2025. > > The updated draft spans 16 chapters and 125 paragraphs, > outlining the overarching priorities that will shape > global discussions on the information society for the > decade ahead, leading up to WSIS+30 in 2035. > > As part of this process, Wolfgang Kleinwächter, a member > of the Informal Multistakeholder Sounding Board > <https://publicadministration.desa.un.org/wsis20/imsb>, > will contribute insights during an open exchange at the > EuroDIG Extra > <https://www.eurodig.org/get-involved/eurodig-extra/#tab-eurodig-extra-vol-9> > with interested stakeholders on the conference process and > its anticipated outcomes. > > We look forward to meeting you soon! > > Kind regards > > the EuroDIG secretariat > > _______________________________________________________________ > > Logo_EuroDIG_email > > European Dialogue on Internet Governance (EuroDIG) > > office(a)eurodig.org <mailto:office@eurodig.org> > www.eurodig.org <http://www.eurodig.org/> > **

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Slight Extension - 23 November: Call for Expressions of Interest – ICANN Board Seat 15 (2025–2026 Cycle)
by Heidi Ullrich Nov. 21, 2025

Nov. 21, 2025

Dear All, The BCEC has agreed to a slight extension of the deadline for Expressions of Interest (EOI) to serve as the next ICANN Board Director nominated by the At-Large Community (Seat 15). The deadline to submit a completed EOI has been extended to Sunday, 23 November at 23:59 UTC. How to apply: 1. Review the requirements – At-Large Board Member Candidate Requirements 2025-2026<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/483065909> – Candidate Reference Links & Resources<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/517800468> Please pay special attention to the “Additional Bylaws Qualifications” section to confirm your eligibility. 2. Email the BCEC Staff – Send a brief note indicating your interest to bcec-staff(a)icann.org<mailto:bcec-staff@icann.org>. – Staff will provide you access to the online EoI Form. 3. Complete the EOI Form – Submit by 23:59 UTC on Sunday, 23 November 2025. – List three to four referees who are willing to provide a written reference at short notice. Kind regards, BCEC Support Staff *** ** La version francaise est en dessous de la version anglaise. ** ** La versión en español está debajo de la versión en francés.** ** Dear At-Large Community Members, On behalf of the Board Candidate Evaluation Committee (BCEC), we invite Expressions of Interest (EOI) from individuals who would like to serve as the ICANN Board Director nominated by the At-Large Community (Seat 15). The successful candidate will begin a three-year term at the close of ICANN87 (2026 Annual General Meeting). Why does this matter? Seat 15 is the only ICANN Board seat chosen directly by the At-Large Community. It has been held since ICANN60 (2017 AGM) by León Sánchez, whose third and final term ends at ICANN87. This is a rare opportunity for an At-Large leader to bring their knowledge and experience to ICANN’s highest level of governance. About the selection process: The BCEC defines candidate requirements, issues the call for applications, and evaluates submissions. The Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC) oversees the timeline and election. Both groups have regionally balanced membership and operate under a strict code of conduct and confidentiality. Regional At-Large Organizations (RALOs) may petition to add candidates to the slate. Unsuccessful applicants may have opted for their candidacy to be considered by the RALOs after the BCEC slate is published. The full process is expected to conclude no later than 22 April 2026, when the selected candidate to be nominated as an ICANN Board Member will be announced. For full information, visit the At-Large Board Member Selection Home – 2025-2026<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ABMS/pages/394657793>. How to apply: 1. Review the requirements – At-Large Board Member Candidate Requirements 2025-2026<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/483065909> – Candidate Reference Links & Resources<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/517800468> Please pay special attention to the “Additional Bylaws Qualifications” section to confirm your eligibility. 2. Email the BCEC Staff – Send a brief note indicating your interest to bcec-staff(a)icann.org<mailto:bcec-staff@icann.org>. – Staff will provide you access to the online EoI Form. 3. Complete the EOI Form – Submit by 23:59 UTC on Friday, 21 November 2025. – List three to four referees who are willing to provide a written reference at short notice. Questions? Please email bcec-staff(a)icann.org<mailto:bcec-staff@icann.org> for clarification. This is your opportunity to contribute your experience, vision, and commitment at ICANN’s highest level of decision-making. We encourage all qualified individuals to step forward. ICANN Policy Staff supporting the At-Large Community ** Sujet : Appel à manifestations d’intérêt pour le siège 15 du Conseil d’administration de l’ICANN (cycle 2025-2026) Chers membres de la communauté At-Large, Au nom du Comité d’évaluation des candidats au Conseil d’administration (BCEC), nous avons le plaisir de lancer un appel à manifestation d’intérêt pour le poste d’administrateur nominé par la communauté At-Large au Conseil d’administration de l’ICANN (siège 15). La personne retenue entamera un mandat de trois ans à l’issue de l’ICANN87 (Réunion générale annuelle de 2026). Pourquoi cela est-il important ? Le siège 15 est le seul siège du Conseil d’administration de l’ICANN qui soit directement pourvu par la communauté At-Large. Occupé depuis l’ICANN60 (Réunion générale annuelle 2017) par León Sánchez, dont le troisième et dernier mandat s’achèvera à l’ICANN87, ce poste représente une occasion unique pour un leader de la communauté At-Large d’apporter ses connaissances et son expérience au plus haut niveau de la gouvernance de l’ICANN. Le processus de sélection : Le BCEC est chargé de définir les critères de candidature, de publier l’appel à candidatures et d’évaluer les dossiers. De son côté, le Comité chargé du processus de sélection d’un membre du Conseil d’administration (BMSPC) supervise le calendrier et le déroulement de l’élection. Les deux groupes, équilibrés sur le plan régional au niveau de leur composition, s’acquittent de leurs tâches suivant un code de conduite et des règles de confidentialité des plus stricts. Les organisations régionales At-Large (RALO) peuvent proposer l’ajout de noms à la liste des candidats. Les candidats non retenus peuvent avoir choisi que leur candidature soit examinée par les RALO après la publication de la liste du BCEC. L’ensemble du processus devrait s’achever au plus tard le 22 avril 2026, date à laquelle sera annoncé le nom du nouvel administrateur. Pour en savoir plus, rendez-vous sur l’espace dédié à la sélection d’un membre du Conseil d’administration en représentation d’At-Large – 2025-2026<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ABMS/pages/394657793>. Comment déposer sa candidature ? 1. Vérifier les critères — Exigences pour les candidats au poste de membre du Conseil d’administration en représentation d’At-Large 2025-2026<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/483065909>. — Liens et ressources de référence à l’usage du candidat<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/517800468> (à actualiser) Veuillez porter une attention particulière à la section « Compétences supplémentaires au titre des statuts constitutif ». Elle vous aidera à confirmer votre éligibilité. 1. Échanger avec le BCEC par courrier électronique — Envoyez une courte note à bcec-staff(a)icann.org<mailto:bcec-staff@icann.org> pour faire part de votre intérêt. — L’équipe vous donnera alors accès au formulaire de manifestation d’intérêt (EoI). 1. Soumettre le formulaire EoI — Veuillez remplir le formulaire et le soumettre avant le vendredi 21 novembre 2025 à 23 h 59 UTC. — Indiquez-y trois à quatre personnes de référence qui seraient disposées à fournir une lettre de recommandation dans de brefs délais. Des questions ? N’hésitez pas à écrire à bcec-staff(a)icann.org. C’est pour vous l’occasion de contribuer, par votre expérience, votre vision et votre engagement, à la plus haute instance décisionnelle de l’ICANN. Toutes les personnes qualifiées sont vivement encouragées à se porter candidates. Cordialement, L’équipe de l’ICANN chargée du soutien aux politiques pour la communauté At-Large ** Asunto: Convocatoria a presentar manifestaciones de interés – Puesto 15 de la Junta Directiva de la ICANN (ciclo 2025–2026) Estimado miembro de la comunidad At-Large, En nombre del Comité para la Evaluación de Candidatos a la Junta Directiva (BCEC), invitamos a presentar manifestaciones de interés (EoI) a las personas que deseen desempeñar las funciones de Miembro de la Junta Directiva de la ICANN seleccionado por la comunidad At-Large (Puesto 15). El candidato nominado comenzará un mandato de tres años al finalizar la reunión ICANN87 (Reunión General Anual 2026). ¿Por qué es importante? El puesto 15 es el único de la Junta Directiva de la ICANN elegido directamente por la comunidad At-Large. Lo ocupa desde la reunión ICANN60 (AGM de 2017) León Sánchez, cuyo tercer y último mandato finaliza en ICANN87. Se trata de una oportunidad excepcional para que un líder de At-Large aporte sus conocimientos y experiencia al más alto nivel de gobernanza de la ICANN. Acerca del proceso de selección: El BCEC define los requisitos de los candidatos, publica la convocatoria a presentar solicitudes y evalúa las presentaciones. El Comité para el Proceso de Selección de Miembros de la Junta Directiva (BMSPC) supervisa el calendario y la elección. Ambos grupos tienen una composición regional equilibrada y funcionan conforme a un estricto código de conducta y confidencialidad. Las Organizaciones Regionales At-Large (RALO) pueden solicitar que se agreguen candidatos a la lista. Los candidatos no seleccionados pueden haber optado por que su candidatura sea considerada por los RALO después de que se publique la lista del BCEC. Se prevé que el proceso completo concluya a más tardar el 22 de abril de 2026, fecha en la que se anunciará el Miembro de la Junta Directiva nominado. Para obtener toda la información, los invitamos a consultar el espacio de trabajo para la selección del miembro de la Junta Directiva por parte de la comunidad At-Large (2025-2026)<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ABMS/pages/394657793>. Cómo presentar una solicitud: 1. Consulte los requisitos – Requisitos para Postulantes al Puesto de la Junta Directiva en Representación de At-Large 2025-2026<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/483065909> – Enlaces y recursos de referencia para postulantes<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/517800468> (a actualizar) Preste especial atención a la sección "Cualificaciones Adicionales conforme a los Estatutos" para confirmar su elegibilidad. 1. Envíe un correo electrónico al personal del BCEC – Envíe una breve nota manifestando su interés a bcec-staff(a)icann.org<mailto:bcec-staff@icann.org>. – El personal le proporcionará acceso al formulario de EoI en línea. 1. Complete el formulario de EoI – Preséntelo antes de las 23:59 UTC del viernes 21 de noviembre de 2025. – Indique tres o cuatro personas de referencia que estén dispuestas a facilitar una referencia por escrito en un plazo breve. ¿Preguntas? Envíe un correo electrónico a bcec-staff(a)icann.org<mailto:bcec-staff@icann.org> si tiene alguna duda o consulta. Esta es su oportunidad de aportar su experiencia, visión y compromiso al más alto nivel de toma de decisiones de la ICANN. Alentamos a todas las personas cualificadas a que den un paso al frente. Saludos cordiales, Personal de políticas de la ICANN en apoyo de la comunidad At-Large At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/>

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*REGISTRATION* APRALO Policy Forum Webinar: “ICANN Global Public Interest Framework” on Monday, 24 November 2025 at 06:00 UTC
by Gisella Gruber Nov. 19, 2025

Nov. 19, 2025

Dear All, Please join us for the APRALO Policy Forum Webinar: “ICANN Global Public Interest Framework”, scheduled on Monday, 24 November 2025 at 06:00 UTC for 60 minutes. The ICANN Global Public Interest Framework (GPIF)<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/109576887/G…> is a set of guidelines developed to help the ICANN community understand how ICANN Board decisions relate to the global public interest. It was designed to facilitate a bottom-up, multistakeholder approach to identifying the public interest in decisions, but not to change how those decisions are made. The framework underwent a pilot program - completed in October 2023 - and now offers a toolkit - the GPIF Checklist<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uVOXywoowxvM1Hn5GuCkkinuZiMc4smc/ed…> - for community groups to use voluntarily (see: ICANN wiki<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/twKIBg>). Join the APRALO Policy Forum Webinar on 24 November 2025 at 06:00 UTC for 60 minutes, where Barkha Manral will be inviting Avri Doria, a co-chair of ICANN’s Review of Reviews Cross Community Group (RoR CCG), co-chair of the At Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) and former ICANN Board Member, to discuss the GPIF, and where participants can expect to gain an understanding of: * The origins of the Global Public Interest Framework (GPIF): why it was developed, how it works. * How the ICANN Board has used the GPIF in its decision-making. * How the At-Large community can leverage the GPIF in its own policy and advocacy work. * Opportunities to evolve and shape the future application of the GPIF. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/9mrmzryr The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/XIELJ Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/7j1BbrG7TSqMZdI9KNASVw (After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.) APRALO Policy Forum Wiki Workspace: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/OOrdBg Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/>

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TODAY 19h30 UTC **REGISTRATION ** EURALO ICANN84 ReadOut: Tuesday 18 November from 19h30-21h00 UTC
by Gisella Gruber Nov. 18, 2025

Nov. 18, 2025

[cid:image001.jpg@01DC5887.CAB08EB0] Dear All, On behalf of Frédéric Taes, EURALO Chair and Natalia Filina, EURALO Secretary, please join us for the Multilingual ICANN84 Read-out by EURALO<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/CwDgIg>, scheduled on Tuesday, 18 November from 19:30-21:00 UTC. The agenda is available here: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/CwDgIg Zoom registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/5BPI7CVHTJOzEkbl8F5AWw#/registration Thank you and very much looking forward to welcoming all to this read-out! With kind regards, Gisella —————— Gisella Gruber Manager, At-Large Relations and Operations Support, ALAC-At-Large Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +44 7545 334 360<tel:+44%207545%20334360> Teams ID: gisella.gw www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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**REGISTRATION ** EURALO ICANN84 ReadOut: Tuesday 18 November from 19h30-21h00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 17, 2025

Nov. 17, 2025

Dear All, On behalf of Frédéric Taes, EURALO Chair and Natalia Filina, EURALO Secretary, please join us for the Multilingual ICANN84 Read-out by EURALO<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/CwDgIg>, scheduled on Tuesday, 18 November from 19:30-21:00 UTC. The agenda (to be updated very soon) is available here: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/CwDgIg Zoom registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/5BPI7CVHTJOzEkbl8F5AWw#/registration Please note the slightly *later* time of this call to avoid an overlap with two very important webinars on the same day: https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/advancing-the-icann-reviews-… The Review of Reviews Cross Community Group (CCG) invites the community to continue the conversations about ICANN Reviews during webinars on Tuesday, 18 November 2025. To accommodate participants in multiple time zones, the CCG will host two 90-minute sessions. Data-gathering is important to the CCG's fact-finding phase. Participants are invited to share their views on the successes and challenges of past reviews (e.g., topics, structure, time frames, and recommendations). Input on how to shape a refreshed review system will also be welcome. All community members – including those new to ICANN Reviews – are encouraged to attend by registering for one, or both, of the sessions: Tuesday, 18 November, at 06:00 UTC (registration<https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/bC9whfQ9RxGsGJJxOHjLkg#/registration>) Tuesday, 18 November, at 18:00 UTC (registration<https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/RM3JPStlQWmdQAbBWISLhg#/registration>) Thank you and very much looking forward to welcoming all to this read-out! With kind regards, Gisella —————— Gisella Gruber Manager, At-Large Relations and Operations Support, ALAC-At-Large Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +44 7545 334 360<tel:+44%207545%20334360> Teams ID: gisella.gw www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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At-Large Multilingual ICANN84 Read-out by EURALO
by Gisella Gruber Nov. 17, 2025

Nov. 17, 2025

Please join us and spread the word! Zoom registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/5BPI7CVHTJOzEkbl8F5AWw#/registration [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/5BPI7CVHT…> Interpretation English, Español, Français Dear All, On behalf of Frédéric Taes, EURALO Chair and Natalia Filina, EURALO Secretary, please join us for theMultilingual ICANN84 Read-out by EURALO [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/CwD…>, scheduled on Tuesday, 18 November from 19:30-21:00 UTC. The agenda is available here: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/CwDgIg [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/CwD…> Zoom registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/5BPI7CVHTJOzEkbl8F5AWw#/registration [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/5BPI7CVHT…> Please join us and spread the word! Thank you and very much looking forward to welcoming all to this read-out! With kind regards, Gisella —————— Gisella Gruber Manager, At-Large Relations and Operations Support, ALAC-At-Large Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +44 7545 334 360<tel:+44%207545%20334360> Teams ID: gisella.gw www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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New EURALO Newsletter_Sept October 2025
by Natalia Filina Nov. 16, 2025

Nov. 16, 2025

Dear colleagues and friends, hi, The new issue of the EURALO Newsletter is ready - I am pleased to invite you to read and find many updates and news from the EURALO members` side here: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/EURALO/pages/105530348/EU… and additional to this email. We are an incredible community. Thank you for sharing your successful story, I will spread it broadly (You may do the same). Dear all, I didn't do it in May, when we went through the EURALO election process and I received the grand privilege to have your support, to be EURALO Secretary again. I would use this opportunity to thank all of you for the trust, for my nominations, very kind words. I am endlessly proud to work for EURALO fame! Look forward to communicating, collaborating with you! Many plans are on the table, let`s work and be together! Sincerely, Natalia Filina Secretary of EURALO https://atlarge.icann.org/alses/euralo IGF Dynamic Coalition on the Internet of Things, member DotDucky <https://dotducky.com/> owner 🐣 +7 906 722 54 61 Moscow, Russia

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Call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for 2026 ICANN Community Excellence Award Selection Panel
by Heidi Ullrich Nov. 13, 2025

Nov. 13, 2025

Dear All, On behalf of Jonathan Zuck, ALAC Chair, this is a call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for persons to apply to be a participant on the 2026 ICANN Community Excellence Award Selection Panel. This is a community selected award to select the recipient of the 2026 ICANN Community Excellence Award. The ALAC has two slots on the ICANN Community Excellence Award. Judith Hellerstein has agreed to serve a second term. The second panelist slot is termed out. Some guidance related to panelists is below: With appropriate staff support, we envision the workload of the selection panelists will be limited. There will be some time necessarily devoted to reviewing nominations, with expected weekly one-hour calls from early January through the end of February to discuss the process, review the nominations, and select the award recipient. Interested At-Large Members are requested to send their Expression of Interest (EOI) to At-Large Staff no later than Tuesday, 19 November 2025 by 23:59 UTC. The ALAC Appointee Selection Subcommittee (AASC) will review the EOIs and notify the ALAC of their selections. ALAC Nominations must be submitted to the NextGen Support Staff no later than Thursday, 5 December 2025. Kind regards, Heidi Heidi Ullrich, PhD VP, Policy Development & At-Large Relations Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +1 310 437 3956 Fax: +1 310 823 8649 Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/>

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ICANN Community Digest - NEXT WEEK: Advancing the ICANN Reviews Conversation: Join the Cross Community Group Webinars
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 13, 2025

Nov. 13, 2025

[https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=c14e0464-495b-4431-9c75-53414e178223…] Thursday, 13 November 2025 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] 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=0018CWllR2…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018CWllR2…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018CWllR2…> 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(a)icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN86 Fellowship Application Round Now Open Webinars · NEXT WEEK: Advancing the ICANN Reviews Conversation: Join the Cross Community Group Webinars Next Round · ICANN Materials Provide Prospective New gTLD Applicants Clarity on Key Topics · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · Call for ASP Mentors 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · NEXT WEEK: Call for Expressions of Interest for the ICANN Director Nominated by At-Large · NEXT WEEK: Call for Nominations: 2026 ICANN Leadership Program · Updated: ICANN Issues Call for UA Day 2026 Proposals · ICANN Community Excellence Award: Now Accepting Nominations · ICANN Request for Proposal: Evaluator Panels for String Similarity and Variant Strings for the new gTLD Program: 2026 Round · ICANN Request for Proposal: New gTLD Program: 2026 Round Background Screening Services · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Public Comment · CLOSES MONDAY: Proposed Next Round Base gTLD Registry Agreement - Public Comment 2 of 2 · Draft LAC Regional Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026–2030 · ICANN Public Meeting Proposed Dates for 2029–2033 · String Similarity Evaluation Data for New gTLD Program: Next Round · Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) Policy Alignment Analysis · Timeline for Urgent Requests for Lawful Disclosure of Nonpublic Registration Data · Name Collision IPv6 Research Study Events · These events occur in November 2025. Information Sharing NEW: ICANN86 Fellowship Application Round Now Open Only those who have successfully completed an ICANN Fellowship Program (Fellowship Program Alumni) are eligible to apply for a Policy Forum fellowship. DEADLINE: 10 December 2025 at 23:59 UTC Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018CWllR2…> Webinars NEXT WEEK: Advancing the ICANN Reviews Conversation: Join the Cross Community Group Webinars All community members – including those new to ICANN Reviews – are encouraged to attend by registering for one, or both, of the sessions: Tuesday, 18 November, at 06:00 UTC Tuesday, 18 November, at 18:00 UTC Read more and register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018CWllR2…> Next Round ICANN Materials Provide Prospective New gTLD Applicants Clarity on Key Topics ICANN org is developing supplemental, complementary materials to aid prospective generic top-level domain (gTLD) applicants in understanding the Next Round application requirements, and how to navigate the application and evaluation processes. Blog [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018CWllR2…>. Key Topic Overview Documents. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018CWllR2…> 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=0018CWllR2…>. To stay up to date on the New gTLD Program: Next Round and ASP, join the mailing list: nextroundinfo(a)icann.org. ASP leads, targets, and ideas can be sent to engagement.newgTLDprogram(a)icann.org<mailto:engagement.newgTLDprogram@icann.org>. Call for ASP Mentors ICANN is seeking volunteer mentors who would like to offer their expertise to supported applicants as part of the ASP in the new gTLD Program: Next Round [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018CWllR2…>. ICANN is looking for mentors who can share insights and experience across ICANN Languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish) to support diverse gTLD applicants. Mentors may play a role in: advising applicants on navigating the gTLD application process and DNS industry; identifying resources; providing guidance; sharing experiences as appropriate; and helping supported applicants navigate the ICANN community and Public Meetings. If you or someone in your network might be interested, please refer to the mentor registration announcement [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018CWllR2…> for more information. Questions about the ASP or becoming a supported applicant Mentor can be sent to globalsupport(a)icann.org<mailto:globalsupport@icann.org>. Action Items NEXT WEEK: Call for Expressions of Interest for the ICANN Director Nominated by At-Large On behalf of the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) Board Candidate Evaluation Committee (BCEC), the At-Large Community is seeking Expressions of Interest (EoIs) from individuals who wish to serve as an ICANN Board Director. The nominated candidate will serve a three-year term starting at the end of ICANN87, which is currently scheduled for 17–22 October 2026. DEADLINE: Friday, 21 November 2025 at 23:59 UTC Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018CWllR2…> NEXT WEEK: Call for Nominations: 2026 ICANN Leadership Program From 30 September – 21 November 2024, ICANN will issue a call for nominations for the 2026 Leadership Program, scheduled for 5 – 6 March in Mumbai, India, just before the ICANN85 Public Meeting. Current and incoming community leaders interested in participating in the program need to be endorsed by their Supporting Organization, Advisory Committee, or stakeholder group chairs. The ICANN organization will reach out to the respective chairs for nominations and a registration link will be sent directly to individuals who are nominated. The Leadership Program does not provide financial support for travel to Mumbai, but does cover accommodations and offer a stipend for the days a participant is involved in the program. Questions may be sent to Fernanda Iunes at fernanda.iunes(a)icann.org. Announcement [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018CWllR2…> Updated: ICANN Issues Call for UA Day 2026 Proposals The deadline to submit a proposal has been extended from 9 November 2025 to 24 November 2025. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018CWllR2…> ICANN Community Excellence Award: Now Accepting Nominations The Community Excellence Award recognizes ICANN community members who have deeply invested in consensus-based solutions and contributed substantively to the ICANN multistakeholder model. DEADLINE: 8 January 2026 at 23:59 UTC Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018CWllR2…> ICANN Request for Proposal: New gTLD Program: 2026 Round Background Screening Services Its purpose is to safeguard registrants and the public interest by ensuring that corporations, organizations, and institutions are in good standing and eligible to operate a gTLD. DEADLINE: 23:59 UTC on 16 January 2026 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018CWllR2…> ICANN Request for Proposal: Evaluator Panels for String Similarity and Variant Strings for the new gTLD Program: 2026 Round The selected provider(s) will also be required to collaborate with ICANN on the development of evaluation guides for the work conducted by the panels, ensuring that the evaluation processes are transparent, consistent, and repeatable across all gTLD applications. DEADLINE: 23:59 UTC on 16 January 2026 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018CWllR2…> 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=0018CWllR2…>. 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=0018CWllR2…> to get a feel for what belongs in the wiki. Also, feel free to take a look at some data [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018CWllR2…>source suggestions [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018CWllR2…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Public Comment CLOSES MONDAY: Proposed Next Round Base gTLD Registry Agreement - Public Comment 2 of 2 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018CWllR2…> Submissions Opening Date: Tuesday, 30 September 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 17 November 2025 Draft LAC Regional Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026–2030 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018CWllR2…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 9 October 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 24 November 2025 ICANN Public Meeting Proposed Dates for 2029–2033 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018CWllR2…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 13 October 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 1 December 2025 String Similarity Evaluation Data for New gTLD Program: Next Round [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018CWllR2…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 16 October 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Thursday, 4 December 2025 Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) Policy Alignment Analysis [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018CWllR2…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 30 October 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Tuesday, 9 December 2025 Timeline for Urgent Requests for Lawful Disclosure of Nonpublic Registration Data [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018CWllR2…> Submissions Opening Date: Wednesday, 22 October 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 15 December 2025 Name Collision IPv6 Research Study [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018CWllR2…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 20 October 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 22 December 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018CWllR2…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018CWllR2…>. Events These events occur in November 2025. 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