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** NOMINATIONS OPEN - Call for Nominations for the election of the EURALO Board 2025-2027
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 6, 2025

June 6, 2025

Please submit your nominations and self-nominations until Friday 06 June at 23:59 UTC by sending an email to the EURALO mailing (euro-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.orglist<mailto:euro-discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.orglist>) and copying At-Large staff staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. Message sent on behalf of EURALO’s Chair and Secretariat Dear EURALO members, The current EURALO Board term ends at the end of the ICANN84 AGM 2025. EURALO's Chair and Secretariat would like to announce a call for nominations to fill Board positions<https://community.icann.org/display/EURALO/EURALO+Board+2023-2025+Workspace> for the next 2 years (AGM 2025 – end of AGM 2027). This call is made in accordance with the EURALO Articles of Association [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…>, the EURALO Rules of Procedures [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…> (ROP) and Selection and performance criteria for EURALO Board members 2015 [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/downl…>. In addition, there is a need for Board members as a whole, to share responsibilities with the EURALO Chair and Secretariat in assuming the following topics: 1. Legal issues 2. Policy Development 3. Communication including leading the work on the EURALO website/WIKI/Facebook page. 4. Outreach with communities outside ICANN Please note the rules and agreements applicable to this election (see document attached). In accordance with these agreements, kindly note: 1. The size of the EURALO Board will be 2-5 members, plus ex-officio, the EURALO Chair and EURALO Secretary; 2. There should be a maximum limit of 1 Board member per country; 3. As is the usual custom in votes involving people, votes will take place by secret ballot; 4. The Board will be selected for a two-years-term; non performing Board members can be recalled after one year to allow to be replaced by better candidates. The EURALO Board should be balanced but EURALO has not reached a consensus on having direct absolute criteria for geographical (East/Western Europe) or gender criteria. As geographical and gender balance are important in our region, we ask you to consider these issues when making your selection. Please submit your nominations and self-nominations from Friday 30 May 2025 to Friday 06 June 2025 at 23:59 UTC by sending an email to the EURALO mailing list and copying At-Large staff staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. All candidates who accept their nominations by the deadline above must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). Should we have more than 5 members self nominating/nominated, the online vote will start on Saturday 07 June 2025 until Saturday 14 June 2023 at 23:59 UTC. At-Large Staff will note the nominations on the following Wiki: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/EURALO/pages/243662872/EU… [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…> Thank you for your active participation in this election process! Kind regards, Sébastien Bachollet (Chair) and Natalia Filina (Secretary) —————— Gisella Gruber Manager, At-Large Relations and Operations Support, ALAC-At-Large Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: gisella.gruber(a)icann.org<mailto:gisella.gruber@icann.org> Tel: +44 7545 334 360<tel:+44%207545%20334360> Skype ID: gisella.gw[gisella.gw]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gisella.gw&d=DwMFaQ&c=F…>

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Meeting invitation: Multilingual Read-Out ICANN83 (by EURALO) on Tuesday, 01 July 2025 at 17:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025

Please join us and spread the word! REGISTER for ZOOM: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/0wzqZCksRHK1qDWQKmF9Jw Interpretation English, Español, Français Dear All, On behalf of Sébastien Bachollet, Chair of EURALO, and in collaboration with ICANN and EURALO, please join us for the ICANN83 multi-lingual read-out on Tuesday, 01 July 2025 from 17:00 - 19:00 UTC. This readout webinar, in a pitch tour format, is to summarize and discuss selected topics from the ICANN83 Meeting. Speakers from ICANN Board, ICANN org and the different constituencies will provide an overview of the highlights and key take-aways. Zoom registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/0wzqZCksRHK1qDWQKmF9Jw The agenda and list of speakers will be available here (to be updated soon!): https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYD5Eg Please join us and spread the word! Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Team in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/> [cid:f6b2fd7c-9be8-4dba-b18e-eef9ec6cd76c] <https://owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.org/?offline=disabled>

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Multilingual Read-Out ICANN83 (by EURALO)
by ICANN Policy Calendar June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025

Please join us and spread the word! REGISTER for ZOOM: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/0wzqZCksRHK1qDWQKmF9Jw Interpretation English, Español, Français Dear All, On behalf of Sébastien Bachollet, Chair of EURALO, and in collaboration with ICANN and EURALO, please join us for the ICANN83 multi-lingual read-out on Tuesday, 01 July 2025 from 17:00 - 19:00 UTC. This readout webinar, in a pitch tour format, is to summarize and discuss selected topics from the ICANN83 Meeting. Speakers from ICANN Board, ICANN org and the different constituencies will provide an overview of the highlights and key take-aways. Zoom registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/0wzqZCksRHK1qDWQKmF9Jw The agenda and list of speakers will be available here (to be updated soon!): https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYD5Eg Please join us and spread the word! Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Team in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org> [cid:2f48a048-c730-4822-bca9-a5e6bfe50a85]

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** NOMINATIONS OPEN - Call for Nominations for the election of the EURALO Board 2025-2027
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 4, 2025

June 4, 2025

Please submit your nominations and self-nominations until Friday 06 June at 23:59 UTC by sending an email to the EURALO mailing (euro-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.orglist<mailto:euro-discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.orglist>) and copying At-Large staff staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. Message sent on behalf of EURALO’s Chair and Secretariat Dear EURALO members, The current EURALO Board term ends at the end of the ICANN84 AGM 2025. EURALO's Chair and Secretariat would like to announce a call for nominations to fill Board positions<https://community.icann.org/display/EURALO/EURALO+Board+2023-2025+Workspace> for the next 2 years (AGM 2025 – end of AGM 2027). This call is made in accordance with the EURALO Articles of Association [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…>, the EURALO Rules of Procedures [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…> (ROP) and Selection and performance criteria for EURALO Board members 2015 [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/downl…>. In addition, there is a need for Board members as a whole, to share responsibilities with the EURALO Chair and Secretariat in assuming the following topics: 1. Legal issues 2. Policy Development 3. Communication including leading the work on the EURALO website/WIKI/Facebook page. 4. Outreach with communities outside ICANN Please note the rules and agreements applicable to this election (see document attached). In accordance with these agreements, kindly note: 1. The size of the EURALO Board will be 2-5 members, plus ex-officio, the EURALO Chair and EURALO Secretary; 2. There should be a maximum limit of 1 Board member per country; 3. As is the usual custom in votes involving people, votes will take place by secret ballot; 4. The Board will be selected for a two-years-term; non performing Board members can be recalled after one year to allow to be replaced by better candidates. The EURALO Board should be balanced but EURALO has not reached a consensus on having direct absolute criteria for geographical (East/Western Europe) or gender criteria. As geographical and gender balance are important in our region, we ask you to consider these issues when making your selection. Please submit your nominations and self-nominations from Friday 30 May 2025 to Friday 06 June 2025 at 23:59 UTC by sending an email to the EURALO mailing list and copying At-Large staff staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. All candidates who accept their nominations by the deadline above must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). Should we have more than 5 members self nominating/nominated, the online vote will start on Saturday 07 June 2025 until Saturday 14 June 2023 at 23:59 UTC. At-Large Staff will note the nominations on the following Wiki: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/EURALO/pages/243662872/EU… [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…> Thank you for your active participation in this election process! Kind regards, Sébastien Bachollet (Chair) and Natalia Filina (Secretary) —————— Gisella Gruber Manager, At-Large Relations and Operations Support, ALAC-At-Large Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: gisella.gruber(a)icann.org<mailto:gisella.gruber@icann.org> Tel: +44 7545 334 360<tel:+44%207545%20334360> Skype ID: gisella.gw[gisella.gw]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gisella.gw&d=DwMFaQ&c=F…>

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RECORDED / ** NOMINATIONS OPEN - Call for Nominations for the election of the EURALO Board 2025-2027
by Yesim Saglam June 4, 2025

June 4, 2025

Dear Simone, Thank you for your e-mail. Your self nomination is recorded and your e-mail below is recorded as your Expression of Interest (EoI). Thank you. Kind Regards, Yeşim Sağlam From: Simone Catania <simone.catania(a)hotmail.com> Date: 3 June 2025 Tuesday at 15:26 To: Discussion for At-Large Europe <euro-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org>, ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Subject: [Ext] R: ** NOMINATIONS OPEN - Call for Nominations for the election of the EURALO Board 2025-2027 Dear EURALO Members, I would like to formally self-nominate for a position on the EURALO Board for the upcoming term (AGM 2025 – end of AGM 2027). Having been actively involved with ICANN for the past 6 years, this is my first step forward in serving EURALO, and I am excited to contribute to the work of the Board. I am particularly skilled in outreach, knowledge-sharing, and communication activities, areas that I believe will add significant value to the Board’s responsibilities. Whether it involves engaging with communities within and outside ICANN, enhancing communication platforms like the EURALO website and social media pages, or sharing insights to support the broader vision of EURALO, I am ready to collaborate and contribute. I am enthusiastic about working alongside fellow Board members and the EURALO Chair and Secretariat to address key challenges to continue strengthening our regional engagement. I'm affiliated with the EURALO Individual Users Association and my country is Italy. Thank you for considering my nomination. I look forward to the opportunity to contribute my expertise and energy to advancing EURALO’s mission. Best regards, Simone Catania ________________________________ Da: ICANN At-Large Staff via EURO-Discuss <euro-discuss(a)icann.org> Inviato: lunedì 2 giugno 2025 15:14 A: Discussion for At-Large Europe <euro-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Oggetto: [EURO-Discuss] ** NOMINATIONS OPEN - Call for Nominations for the election of the EURALO Board 2025-2027 Please submit your nominations and self-nominations until Friday 06 June at 23:59 UTC by sending an email to the EURALO mailing (euro-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org<mailto:euro-discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.orglist>list<mailto:euro-discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.orglist>) and copying At-Large staff staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. Message sent on behalf of EURALO’s Chair and Secretariat Dear EURALO members, The current EURALO Board term ends at the end of the ICANN84 AGM 2025. EURALO's Chair and Secretariat would like to announce a call for nominations to fill Board positions<https://community.icann.org/display/EURALO/EURALO+Board+2023-2025+Workspace> for the next 2 years (AGM 2025 – end of AGM 2027). This call is made in accordance with the EURALO Articles of Association [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…>, the EURALO Rules of Procedures [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…> (ROP) and Selection and performance criteria for EURALO Board members 2015<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/downl…> [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/downl…>. In addition, there is a need for Board members as a whole, to share responsibilities with the EURALO Chair and Secretariat in assuming the following topics: 1. Legal issues 2. Policy Development 3. Communication including leading the work on the EURALO website/WIKI/Facebook page. 4. Outreach with communities outside ICANN Please note the rules and agreements applicable to this election (see document attached). In accordance with these agreements, kindly note: 1. The size of the EURALO Board will be 2-5 members, plus ex-officio, the EURALO Chair and EURALO Secretary; 2. There should be a maximum limit of 1 Board member per country; 3. As is the usual custom in votes involving people, votes will take place by secret ballot; 4. The Board will be selected for a two-years-term; non performing Board members can be recalled after one year to allow to be replaced by better candidates. The EURALO Board should be balanced but EURALO has not reached a consensus on having direct absolute criteria for geographical (East/Western Europe) or gender criteria. As geographical and gender balance are important in our region, we ask you to consider these issues when making your selection. Please submit your nominations and self-nominations from Friday 30 May 2025 to Friday 06 June 2025 at 23:59 UTC by sending an email to the EURALO mailing list and copying At-Large staff staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. All candidates who accept their nominations by the deadline above must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). Should we have more than 5 members self nominating/nominated, the online vote will start on Saturday 07 June 2025 until Saturday 14 June 2023 at 23:59 UTC. At-Large Staff will note the nominations on the following Wiki: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/EURALO/pages/243662872/EU… [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…> Thank you for your active participation in this election process! Kind regards, Sébastien Bachollet (Chair) and Natalia Filina (Secretary) —————— Gisella Gruber Manager, At-Large Relations and Operations Support, ALAC-At-Large Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: gisella.gruber(a)icann.org<mailto:gisella.gruber@icann.org> Tel: +44 7545 334 360<tel:+44%207545%20334360> Skype ID: gisella.gw[gisella.gw]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gisella.gw&d=DwMFaQ&c=F…>

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** NOMINATIONS OPEN - Call for Nominations for the election of the EURALO Board 2025-2027
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 3, 2025

June 3, 2025

Please submit your nominations and self-nominations until Friday 06 June at 23:59 UTC by sending an email to the EURALO mailing (euro-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.orglist<mailto:euro-discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.orglist>) and copying At-Large staff staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. Message sent on behalf of EURALO’s Chair and Secretariat Dear EURALO members, The current EURALO Board term ends at the end of the ICANN84 AGM 2025. EURALO's Chair and Secretariat would like to announce a call for nominations to fill Board positions<https://community.icann.org/display/EURALO/EURALO+Board+2023-2025+Workspace> for the next 2 years (AGM 2025 – end of AGM 2027). This call is made in accordance with the EURALO Articles of Association [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…>, the EURALO Rules of Procedures [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…> (ROP) and Selection and performance criteria for EURALO Board members 2015 [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/downl…>. In addition, there is a need for Board members as a whole, to share responsibilities with the EURALO Chair and Secretariat in assuming the following topics: 1. Legal issues 2. Policy Development 3. Communication including leading the work on the EURALO website/WIKI/Facebook page. 4. Outreach with communities outside ICANN Please note the rules and agreements applicable to this election (see document attached). In accordance with these agreements, kindly note: 1. The size of the EURALO Board will be 2-5 members, plus ex-officio, the EURALO Chair and EURALO Secretary; 2. There should be a maximum limit of 1 Board member per country; 3. As is the usual custom in votes involving people, votes will take place by secret ballot; 4. The Board will be selected for a two-years-term; non performing Board members can be recalled after one year to allow to be replaced by better candidates. The EURALO Board should be balanced but EURALO has not reached a consensus on having direct absolute criteria for geographical (East/Western Europe) or gender criteria. As geographical and gender balance are important in our region, we ask you to consider these issues when making your selection. Please submit your nominations and self-nominations from Friday 30 May 2025 to Friday 06 June 2025 at 23:59 UTC by sending an email to the EURALO mailing list and copying At-Large staff staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. All candidates who accept their nominations by the deadline above must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). Should we have more than 5 members self nominating/nominated, the online vote will start on Saturday 07 June 2025 until Saturday 14 June 2023 at 23:59 UTC. At-Large Staff will note the nominations on the following Wiki: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/EURALO/pages/243662872/EU… [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…> Thank you for your active participation in this election process! Kind regards, Sébastien Bachollet (Chair) and Natalia Filina (Secretary) —————— Gisella Gruber Manager, At-Large Relations and Operations Support, ALAC-At-Large Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: gisella.gruber(a)icann.org<mailto:gisella.gruber@icann.org> Tel: +44 7545 334 360<tel:+44%207545%20334360> Skype ID: gisella.gw[gisella.gw]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gisella.gw&d=DwMFaQ&c=F…>

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Invitation: Online Platforms and Artificial Intelligence: Protection of Fundamental Rights in EU Law
by Joanna Kulesza May 29, 2025

May 29, 2025

*Invitation: Final LCH Masterclass of the Season: **Online Platforms and Artificial Intelligence: The Protection of Fundamental Rights in Light of European Union Law* *Friday, 6 June 2025 | 08:45–10:15 UTC [check your time zone <https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20250606T104500&p…>] / 10:45–12:15 CEST | Hybrid format (Lodz and online)* Dear Colleagues, On behalf of the *Lodz Cyber Hub*, an *EURALO ALS*, I am pleased to invite you to the final session of this season’s *LCH Masterclass* series—an initiative dedicated to capacity building at the intersection of digital technologies and international law. This session will address the critical issue of *fundamental rights protection in the context of artificial intelligence and online platforms*, with a particular focus on developments in *European Union law*. We are honoured to welcome *Dr. David Reichel*, Head of the Data and Digitalisation Sector at the *European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)*, who will present recent findings on algorithmic discrimination, AI transparency, and digital rights enforcement within the EU legal framework. *Certificates of attendance* will be available upon request via the registration form. Details and registration: https://www.cyber.uni.lodz.pl/en/news/details/lch-mc-06 We warmly encourage members of the ICANN and broader Internet governance communities to consider joining this capacity-building session and to help us spread the word as we conclude this season’s LCH Masterclass series. With kind regards, *Joanna Kulesza* Lodz Cyber Hub, University of Lodz

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Reminder - TODAY 16:00 UTC - ALAC-GAC Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on Thursday, 29 May 2025 at 16:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 29, 2025

May 29, 2025

WITH ARABIC INTERPRETATION Please join us and spread the word! REGISTER for ZOOM: Registration Link https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/IxlSpQ4mRj-coOkHdwCZ1w [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/IxlSpQ4mR…> Interpretation (integrated via zoom) , English, Español, Français عربي Dear All, On behalf of the ALAC & GAC Leadership, we are pleased to announce our fourth Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on Laying the Groundwork: Internet Infrastructure and Multistakeholder Governance in MENA, scheduled on Thursday, 29 May 2025, at 16:00 UTC. This session will focus on the evolving multistakeholder approach and infrastructure governance in the MENA Region, an especially timely topic given the current geopolitical context. Other times: https://tinyurl.com/4n7m3w5x [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/4n7m3w5x__;!!PtGJab4!_gdxnC2…> Agenda: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/YQCjEQ [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/YQC…> Please register for the webinar via this link: Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/IxlSpQ4mRj-coOkHdwCZ1w#/registration [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/IxlSpQ4mR…> These briefing sessions will be held monthly and provide a valuable platform to discuss key regulatory and geopolitical developments and foster collaboration across regions. Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/atlarge.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!_eShJaTTg…> Facebook: facebook.com/icann [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…>atlarge [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…> Twitter: @ [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!_eS…>ICANNAtLarge [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!_eS…>

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Reminder - THURSDAY - ALAC-GAC Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on Thursday, 29 May 2025 at 16:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 28, 2025

May 28, 2025

WITH ARABIC INTERPRETATION Please join us and spread the word! REGISTER for ZOOM: Registration Link https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/IxlSpQ4mRj-coOkHdwCZ1w [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/IxlSpQ4mR…> Interpretation (integrated via zoom) , English, Español, Français عربي Dear All, On behalf of the ALAC & GAC Leadership, we are pleased to announce our fourth Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on Laying the Groundwork: Internet Infrastructure and Multistakeholder Governance in MENA, scheduled on Thursday, 29 May 2025, at 16:00 UTC. This session will focus on the evolving multistakeholder approach and infrastructure governance in the MENA Region, an especially timely topic given the current geopolitical context. Other times: https://tinyurl.com/4n7m3w5x [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/4n7m3w5x__;!!PtGJab4!_gdxnC2…> Agenda: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/YQCjEQ [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/YQC…> Please register for the webinar via this link: Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/IxlSpQ4mRj-coOkHdwCZ1w#/registration [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/IxlSpQ4mR…> These briefing sessions will be held monthly and provide a valuable platform to discuss key regulatory and geopolitical developments and foster collaboration across regions. Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/atlarge.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!_eShJaTTg…> Facebook: facebook.com/icann [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…>atlarge [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…> Twitter: @ [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!_eS…>ICANNAtLarge [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!_eS…>

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Call for EOIs for ALAC Member on the Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group - Deadline: 13 June 2025
by Heidi Ullrich May 27, 2025

May 27, 2025

Dear All, On behalf of Jonathan Zuck, Chair of the ALAC, this is a call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the position of ALAC Member on the Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group. EOIs should be sent to At-Large staff by Friday, 13 June 2025 at 23:59 UTC. The 2025 ALAC Appointee Selection Committee (AASC) will review all EoIs for the position of ALAC Member on the Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group. At-Large staff will send the name of the selected Member to the relevant staff by the deadline of 25 June 2025. Details of the Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group scope of work, required expertise for nominees, and work plan are noted below. ** ICANN is inviting the At-Large Advisory Committee, Country Code Names Supporting Organization, Governmental Advisory Committee, Generic Names Supporting Organization, and Security and Stability Advisory Committee to each submit one nomination by 25 June 2025. In addition, the ICANN President and CEO will invite a chair and up to six experts to join. Scope of Work The expert working group will propose guidelines for ICANN's work on UA adoption based on input from targeted stakeholders, including: * Big Tech and Open-Source Organizations: Update applications and services to support UA. * Tech Developers and System Administrators: Ensure existing and new software applications support UA and Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs). * Domain Name System (DNS) Industry and Related Businesses: Encourage generic top-level domain (gTLD) and country code top-level domain registries, registrars, registry service providers, resellers, hosting providers, Internet service providers, and others to become UA-ready. * Internet Governance and Policy Professionals: Raise the visibility of UA and its importance to the multilingual Internet within international organizations, intergovernmental organizations, and governments. Required Expertise of Nominees The nominees must have demonstrated knowledge of UA and IDNs and expertise in one or more of the following areas: * Technical challenges and solutions for UA. * Technical training for promoting the use of IDNs and UA. * IDNs and/or Email Address Internationalization. * Internet governance or public policy work related to digital inclusion and a multilingual Internet. UA Expert Working Group meetings will be recorded and publicly posted, along with supporting materials. Work Plan The UA Expert Working Group is anticipated to meet on a weekly basis to discuss issues and develop proposed deliverables on the agreed timeline. The tentative steps and timeline are as follows: * 25 June 2025: Nominations due. * July 2025: Working group members finalized and work commences. * November 2025: Draft report based on the scope of work published for Public Comment. * February 2026: Guidelines finalized and published. ** 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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