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Call for Expressions of Interest for ATLAS IV Subcommittees - Deadline 17 July
by Heidi Ullrich July 1, 2026

July 1, 2026

Dear All, On behalf of Jonathan Zuck, ALAC Chair, we are happy to inform you that the fourth At-Large Summit (ATLAS IV) will take place 15-18 March 2027 during ICANN88. This is a call for volunteers from the At-Large community to join the following ATLAS IV Subcommittees by expressing their interest through this form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4DxMrpNKF5fqWmz58JYy8elaA6iXsZ7v…> by 17 July 2026, 23:59 UTC. While the ALAC Leadership Team (ALT) welcomes participation by all interested volunteers, there is a need to keep the size of each subcommittee manageable. For this reason, volunteers are encouraged to express their interest in no more than two (2) subcommittees, and should there be an abundance of expressions of interest, the ALT shall decide on the final compositions of all four subcommittees. Where feasible, particular attention will be given to regional balance in the memberships of two of the subcommittees - the ATLAS IV Participant Selection Criteria Subcommittee, and the Program Planning Subcommittee. Once determined, selected volunteers will be asked to enroll through ICANN JOIN. It must be noted that, being a hybrid event, ATLAS IV participation can be either by remote participation or in-person participation; however, volunteering and/or being included as a volunteer in any of the 4 subcommittees in no way guarantees selection for in-person participation in ATLAS IV. A brief description of each subcommittee follows. 1. Communications Subcommittee This subcommittee will be tasked with developing and implementing a communications framework for publicizing ATLAS IV, both before and during the event. This subcommittee is expected to handle reporting of ATLAS IV, be it by-session, daily or in real-time, via social media. It will also be tasked to produce a post-event ATLAS IV outcome report. 2. Ice-Breaker & Social Activities Subcommittee This subcommittee will be responsible for organizing the ice-breaker activity on Day 1 of ATLAS IV, as well as other social activities in collaboration with At-Large Staff, subject to the scheduling for ICANN88 and applicable budgetary limits. 3. ATLAS IV Participant Selection Criteria Subcommittee Led jointly by Alan Greenberg and Claire Craig, this subcommittee will be responsible for developing and recommending to the ALAC, the ATLAS IV Participation Selection Criteria, by which applicants will be evaluated for selection. To avoid any perceived bias, members of this subcommittee will not participate in the actual evaluation and selection of applicants. This subcommittee is also expected to collaborate with the Program Planning Subcommittee to include any pre-summit resources required to be reviewed by ATLAS IV applicants. 4. Program Planning Subcommittee Led by Jonathan Zuck, this subcommittee will be responsible for developing and recommending to the ALAC, the ATLAS IV program sessions and agendas, including the formats and speakers, to achieve the goal of “Building Inclusion and Trust in and through the At-Large Loop”. The ATLAS IV High Level Working Agenda<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i4mTbpOqFIlL7FwjOtFPH8ZwF9eoTfd4CY676ag…> and the ATLAS IV Working Agenda Details<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i4mTbpOqFIlL7FwjOtFPH8ZwF9eoTfd4CY676ag…> serve as guidance for this subcommittee. This subcommittee will also be expected to establish any pre-summit resources required to be reviewed by ATLAS IV applicants. A working timeline for these 4 subcommittees is as follows. However, each subcommittee will establish the finer timelines for its respective tasks, in coordination with At-Large Staff and the ALT. Indicative Working timeline Q3 of 2026 Jul 2026 Aug 2026 Sep 2026 Communications Subcommittee • Constitute subcommittee • Develop ATLAS IV Communications Framework • Develop ATLAS IV Communications Framework Ice-Breaker & Social Activities Subcommittee • Constitute subcommittee • Plan ice-breaker activity on Day 1 of ATLAS IV in collaboration with staff • Plan ice-breaker activity on Day 1 of ATLAS IV in collaboration with staff Participant Selection Criteria Subcommittee • Constitute subcommittee • Develop ATLAS IV Participation Selection Criteria • Develop ATLAS IV Participation Selection Criteria Program Planning Subcommittee • Constitute subcommittee • Develop ATLAS IV session topics and formats, and speakers to be invited • Develop ATLAS IV session topics and formats, and speakers to be invited Q4 of 2026 Oct 2026 Nov 2026 Dec 2026 Communications Subcommittee * Develop ATLAS IV Communications Framework • Promote ATLAS IV Launch ATLAS IV Communications Framework • Promote ATLAS IV Ice-Breaker & Social Activities Subcommittee • Plan ATLAS IV social activities in collaboration with staff • Plan ATLAS IV social activities in collaboration with staff • Plan ATLAS IV social activities in collaboration with staff Participant Selection Criteria Subcommittee • Recommend to ALAC the ATLAS IV Participant Selection Criteria • With ALAC approval, finalize and prepare ATLAS IV Participant Selection Criteria for Call for EOIs at ICANN87 N/A N/A Program Planning Subcommittee • Develop ATLAS IV session topics and formats, and speakers to be invited • Recommend to ALAC the ATLAS IV session topics and formats, and speakers to be invited • With ALAC approval,finalize ATLAS IV sessions, speakers to be invited • Manage speaker invitations and session logistics in collaboration with staff Q1 of 2027 Jan 2027 Feb 2027 Mar 2027 Communications Subcommittee • Promote ATLAS IV • Promote ATLAS IV • ATLAS IV during-event reporting • Produce a post-event ATLAS IV outcome report Ice-Breaker & Social Activities Subcommittee • Finalize ATLAS IV ice-breaker activity and social activities in collaboration with staff • Implement ice-breaker activity on Day 1 of ATLAS IV, as well as other social activities Program Planning Subcommittee • Manage speaker invitations and session logistics in collaboration with staff Kind regards, Heidi Heidi Ullrich 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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EURALO members - Call for Candidates to join the the At-Large gTLD Applications Review Group (gARG)- Open until 30th June 2026
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 1, 2026

July 1, 2026

Email sent on behalf of the co-chairs of the ALAC Objections Small team, Hannah Frank and Dev Anand Teelucksingh Dear EURALO members, As ICANN launches the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round, the ALAC is seeking members of the At-Large Community to join the At-Large gTLD Applications Review Group (gARG). Your participation helps ensure that new Top Level Domains (TLDs) align with the public interest and protect the rights of global communities. Background The New gTLD Program: 2026 Round gives businesses, communities, governments and other organizations the chance to apply for new top-level domains. (See https://newgtldprogram.icann.org/ [newgtldprogram.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/newgtldprogram.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!44…> ). The general public has the opportunity to file an objection to a gTLD application for a fee. Such objections are considered before a panel which adjudicates on whether an application can proceed or not. During this round, funding is available to the ALAC to file objections to gTLD applications in the New gTLD Program : 2026 Round on two grounds: * Community Objection – There is substantial opposition to the gTLD application from a significant portion of the community to which the gTLD string may be explicitly or implicitly targeted and Limited Public Interest Objection – The applied-for gTLD string is contrary to generally accepted legal norms of morality and public order that are recognized under principles of international law * Limited Public Interest Objection – The applied-for gTLD string is contrary to generally accepted legal norms of morality and public order that are recognized under principles of international law -------------------------- About the gTLD Applications Review Group (gARG) The gARG is a At-Large Working Group composed of 12-15 members representing all five Regional At-Large Organisations (RALOs). The main goal of the gARG is to streamline how the ALAC and At-Large Community submits comments and file objections to new gTLD applications that raise public interest or community concerns. Key Responsibilities of the gARG As a member of the gARG, you will play a key role in the ALAC’s bottom up development of comments on, and objections to gTLD applications. Your duties will include: * Helping identify gTLD applications that raise community or limited public interest concerns * Raising and discussing such concerns at At-Large calls and email lists for further discussion; * Preparing official comments on behalf of At-Large for ALAC approval and submission to ICANN Application Comment Forum. * Monitoring responses to comments and recommending whether concerns should be escalated to formal Community Objections or Limited Public Interest Objections * Monitoring responses to any filed objections and if dismissed, recommend whether to file an appeal and draft the necessary Appeal Statement. ------------------------ gARG Membership Requirements To ensure the gARG can effectively advocate for At-Large, members should: * Have an understanding of the ICANN New gTLD Program: 2026 Round and a familiarity with the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round Applicant Guidebook at https://newgtldprogram.icann.org/en/application-rounds/round2/agb [newgtldprogram.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/newgtldprogram.icann.org/en/application-…> * Understand the ALAC Procedure for Filing Comments and Objections in the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round at https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/DwBAD [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/DwB…> * Have an updated At-Large Statement of Interest (SOI) page. * Have strong proficiency in English for drafting comments and objections * Be engaged in their RALO, as they are expected to participate in RALO calls and RALO email discussions about gTLD applications and potential concerns and to bring this back to the gARG. * Be Free from any actual or perceived Conflicts of Interest. You cannot serve if you are publicly supporting a specific gTLD application, have a financial interest in an applicant, or have a family member employed by an applicant. -------------------------- Expected Level of Commitment gARG Members should expect an active workload during the 104-day Application Comment and Objection Period, including weekly calls and regular engagement via email and shared workspaces ,whilst still participating in RALO calls and email discussions. -------------------------- Why your participation matters This is a unique opportunity for At-Large members to directly contribute to the evaluation of new gTLD applications and ensure that end-user and community perspectives are taken into account. Participation in the gARG helps shape how At-Large engages in one of the most important processes of the Next Round. --------------------- IMPORTANT - Open until 30th June 2026 *How to submit your expression of interest to join the gARG**** If you have understood the gARG requirements and are willing, please ensure your At-Large Statement of Interest form is up to date (email At-Large Staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> if you don’t have a SOI page). Next, please complete the form at https://forms.gle/aXZvQjYgvBzSoMTk6 [forms.gle]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/forms.gle/aXZvQjYgvBzSoMTk6__;!!PtGJab4!…> . At-Large Staff will acknowledge receipt of your expression of interest, ccing your RALO leadership that your application has been received. Thank you. Kind regards, Hannah Frank and Dev Anand Teelucksingh Co-chairs of the ALAC Objections Small team

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