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Re: [EURO-Discuss] [At-Large] UA Days
by Evan Leibovitch April 3, 2024

April 3, 2024

I have long maintained that UA is little more than a poorly executed marketing campaign, created to address ICANN's impotence at enforcing its decisions outside its bubble. Nothing in this discussion challenges that view. The ALAC take on this issue is rather focused, or at least it ought to be. We need to take the point of view of the Internet consumer whose point of entry (for the purposes of explicitly typing domain memorable names in any language) is almost always browsers or mobile apps. IDNs may indeed provide value to people who wish to use them to reach Internet destinations in their own language. But I'm still wary of any great effort to push them out to an Internet world that may neither want nor need them anymore. At most they are an add-on rather than necessity, since existing global Internet destinations (and the people who seek them) have had to figure out other ways so far (like the use of all-numeric domain names or QR codes). IDNs could have been world-changing a decade or more ago, now they're just late to the game and most of the world has moved on. Since it has no treaty or other enforcement mechanism, ICANN now has to rely on promotion. And UA days, nights, weeks and months of talking to ourselves are not going to do it. Social coercion? Really? That's just an unfunny joke. Is the plan to SHAME people into using IDNs? Good luck with that. That any within the ICANN community consider outreach to browser makers to be out of scope is just astounding; they are EXACTLY the entities most needed onboard if there are to be IDN buyers as well as sellers. In the absence of such outreach, browser makers aren't moving because browser USERS aren't asking for it; many other demands such as speed and security, ease-of-use and now AI assistants take priority. That's the problem with ICANN's IDN development process, which has been top-down -- driven by domain sellers -- rather than bottom-up, driven by domain users (registrants and Internet consumers). It's no surprise that the UASG does not consider end-users a pillar. As a result I really don't know if the idea has now gone past its expiration date, becoming a solution looking for a problem that no longer exists. As AI and NLP and voice recognition find their way ever deeper into apps and browsers, IDNs become less necessary to end-users by the day. I'm not convinced that the developed world really cares about (let alone knows) what the non-developed world really NEEDS, but we have this scheme that involves revenue from domain selling so OK! Having said all this, ALAC's mandate remains to present the PoV of end-users -- not domain sellers -- and we can assume that there are at least some that might still want IDNs. IMO, in their support, ALAC should be calling on ICANN to eliminate the useless and self-serving UA program and allocate those resources towards: 1. Appropriate market research so that we can all honestly determine whether IDNs have enough *end-user* and *registrant* demand to justify additional resources and indeed new IDN registries. 2. Explicit outreach and resource support to the developers of app makers and browsers (and any other end-user-facing Internet interfaces) because without them onboard most of the rest is pointless 3. IF the market research confirms demand, create a browser/app IDN certification program and promote that to the public, to drive bottom-up demand. Cheers, - Evan PS: @Alfredo ... given that embedded devices don't need to use "memorable" or even human-parsable domain names, I'm not sure how IDNs serve IoT at all, indeed their support adds needless complexity when code space is minimal. Besides, in its current state ICANN is in no position to force anyone (outside of contracted parties) to do anything. @Roberto, I want to actually hear from those farmers in Bangladesh, not anyone pretending to guess their needs. Do they really need IDNs or are we just projecting? Are there better solutions? I might suggest that many are doing just fine on the Internet of today without IDNs, thanks to search engines and other innovations. I had some very eye-opening experiences when working a few years at UNHCR, that taught me how how resourceful and innovative people can be in the tightest of circumstances. I would not presume to know anyone's actual needs without asking them. And tweaked Internet domain names are not the only, or even the best, answer to remote accessibility challenges.

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REMINDER / Meeting invitation: At-Large webinar on the ICANN Grant Program on Tuesday, 02 April 2024 at 14:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 2, 2024

April 2, 2024

** La version française est en dessous de la version anglaise** ** La versión en español está debajo de la versión en francés.** Dear At-Large Community members, To note the opening of the inaugural cycle of the ICANN Grant Program, an At-Large webinar on the ICANN Grant Program has been scheduled for Tuesday, 2 April between 14:00-15:00 UTC. See the details of the webinar at: https://community.icann.org/x/HAIZEw Zoom room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92314257604?pwd=Z1IzTm95bXhRZzIvZWhpTFFJVlVRZz09 Password: m4jF=eNHd* ADIGO Conference Bridge: EN, ES & FR: 1638 Toll-free access number (US and Canada): 800 550 6865 Other toll-free numbers: https://www.adigo.com/icann This webinar, which will include guest speakers Giovanni Seppia, Vice-President Implementation Operations, and Shayna Robinson, Grant Program Director, will provide information on the ICANN Grant Program and offer an opportunity for At-Large members to ask questions regarding the Grant Program. There will be French and Spanish interpretation offered during this webinar. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ** Chers Membres de la Communauté At-Large, Pour marquer l’ouverture du cycle inaugural du Programme de subventions de l’ICANN, un webinaire At-Large sur le programme de subventions de l’ICANN est prévue le mardi 2 avril entre 14h00 et 15h00 UTC. Toutes les informations sur ce webinaire: : https://community.icann.org/x/HAIZEw Zoom room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92314257604?pwd=Z1IzTm95bXhRZzIvZWhpTFFJVlVRZz09 Password: m4jF=eNHd* ADIGO Conference Bridge: EN, ES & FR: 1638 Toll-free access number (US and Canada): 800 550 6865 Other toll-free numbers: https://www.adigo.com/icann Ce webinaire, qui comprendra les intervenants Giovanni Seppia, VP des Opérations de mise en œuvre et Shayna Robinson, Directrice du Programme de subventions, fournira des informations sur le programme de subventions de l’ICANN et offrira aux membres At-Large la possibilité de poser des questions concernant le programme des subventions. Ce webinaire aura l’interprétation en français et en espagnol. Cordialement, Personnel At-Large ** Estimados miembros de la comunidad At-Large: Para marcar la apertura del ciclo inaugural del Programa de subvenciones de la ICANN, se ha programado un seminario web de At-Large sobre el “Programa de subvenciones de la ICANN” para el martes 2 de abril entre las 14:00 y las 15:00 UTC. Vea los detalles del seminario web en: https://community.icann.org/x/HAIZEw Zoom room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92314257604?pwd=Z1IzTm95bXhRZzIvZWhpTFFJVlVRZz09 Password: m4jF=eNHd* ADIGO Conference Bridge: EN, ES & FR: 1638 Toll-free access number (US and Canada): 800 550 6865 Other toll-free numbers: https://www.adigo.com/icann Este seminario web, que incluirá a los oradores invitados Giovanni Seppia, Vicepresidente de Operaciones de Implementación y Shayna Robinson, Directora del Programa de Subvenciones, brindará información sobre el programa de Subvenciones de la ICANN y ofrecerá una oportunidad para que los miembros de At-Large hagan preguntas sobre el programa de subvenciones. Se ofrecerá interpretación en francés y español durante este seminario web. Atentamente, El Personal de At-Large At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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Meeting invitation: At-Large webinar on the ICANN Grant Program on Tuesday, 02 April 2024 at 14:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 27, 2024

March 27, 2024

** La version française est en dessous de la version anglaise** ** La versión en español está debajo de la versión en francés.** Dear At-Large Community members, To note the opening of the inaugural cycle of the ICANN Grant Program, an At-Large webinar on the ICANN Grant Program has been scheduled for Tuesday, 2 April between 14:00-15:00 UTC. See the details of the webinar at: https://community.icann.org/x/HAIZEw Zoom room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92314257604?pwd=Z1IzTm95bXhRZzIvZWhpTFFJVlVRZz09 Password: m4jF=eNHd* ADIGO Conference Bridge: EN, ES & FR: 1638 Toll-free access number (US and Canada): 800 550 6865 Other toll-free numbers: https://www.adigo.com/icann This webinar, which will include guest speakers Giovanni Seppia, Vice-President Implementation Operations, and Shayna Robinson, Grant Program Director, will provide information on the ICANN Grant Program and offer an opportunity for At-Large members to ask questions regarding the Grant Program. There will be French and Spanish interpretation offered during this webinar. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ** Chers Membres de la Communauté At-Large, Pour marquer l’ouverture du cycle inaugural du Programme de subventions de l’ICANN, un webinaire At-Large sur le programme de subventions de l’ICANN est prévue le mardi 2 avril entre 14h00 et 15h00 UTC. Toutes les informations sur ce webinaire: : https://community.icann.org/x/HAIZEw Zoom room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92314257604?pwd=Z1IzTm95bXhRZzIvZWhpTFFJVlVRZz09 Password: m4jF=eNHd* ADIGO Conference Bridge: EN, ES & FR: 1638 Toll-free access number (US and Canada): 800 550 6865 Other toll-free numbers: https://www.adigo.com/icann Ce webinaire, qui comprendra les intervenants Giovanni Seppia, VP des Opérations de mise en œuvre et Shayna Robinson, Directrice du Programme de subventions, fournira des informations sur le programme de subventions de l’ICANN et offrira aux membres At-Large la possibilité de poser des questions concernant le programme des subventions. Ce webinaire aura l’interprétation en français et en espagnol. Cordialement, Personnel At-Large ** Estimados miembros de la comunidad At-Large: Para marcar la apertura del ciclo inaugural del Programa de subvenciones de la ICANN, se ha programado un seminario web de At-Large sobre el “Programa de subvenciones de la ICANN” para el martes 2 de abril entre las 14:00 y las 15:00 UTC. Vea los detalles del seminario web en: https://community.icann.org/x/HAIZEw Zoom room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92314257604?pwd=Z1IzTm95bXhRZzIvZWhpTFFJVlVRZz09 Password: m4jF=eNHd* ADIGO Conference Bridge: EN, ES & FR: 1638 Toll-free access number (US and Canada): 800 550 6865 Other toll-free numbers: https://www.adigo.com/icann Este seminario web, que incluirá a los oradores invitados Giovanni Seppia, Vicepresidente de Operaciones de Implementación y Shayna Robinson, Directora del Programa de Subvenciones, brindará información sobre el programa de Subvenciones de la ICANN y ofrecerá una oportunidad para que los miembros de At-Large hagan preguntas sobre el programa de subvenciones. Se ofrecerá interpretación en francés y español durante este seminario web. Atentamente, El Personal de At-Large At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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UA Day Event in Belgrade on 28 March
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 26, 2024

March 26, 2024

Dear All, As we approach the 2024 UA Day on 28 March, please visit https://uaday.rs/?lang=en for details on the keystone UA Day event taking place in Belgrade on 28 March. Registration is required for online and in-person participation. Kind regards, At-Large Staff At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [signature_2930980715]

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At-Large webinar on the ICANN Grant Program scheduled for Tuesday, 2 April between 14:00-15:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 26, 2024

March 26, 2024

** La version française est en dessous de la version anglaise** ** La versión en español está debajo de la versión en francés.** Dear At-Large Community members, To note the opening of the inaugural cycle of the ICANN Grant Program, an At-Large webinar on the ICANN Grant Program has been scheduled for Tuesday, 2 April between 14:00-15:00 UTC. See the details of the webinar at: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/2024-04-02+At-Large+Webinar+on+…. This webinar, which will include guest speakers Giovanni Seppia, Vice-President Implementation Operations and Shayna Robinson, Grant Program Director, will provide information on the ICANN Grant Program and offer an opportunity for At-Large members to ask questions regarding the Grant Program. There will be French and Spanish interpretation offered during this webinar. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ** Chers Membres de la Communauté At-Large, Pour marquer l’ouverture du cycle inaugural du Programme de subventions de l’ICANN, un webinaire At-Large sur le programme de subventions de l’ICANN est prévue le mardi 2 avril entre 14h00 et 15h00 UTC. Toutes les informations sur ce webinaire: : https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/2024-04-02+At-Large+Webinar+on+… . Ce webinaire, qui comprendra les intervenants Giovanni Seppia, VP des Opérations de mise en œuvre et Shayna Robinson, Directrice du Programme de subventions, fournira des informations sur le programme de subventions de l’ICANN et offrira aux membres At-Large la possibilité de poser des questions concernant le programme des subventions. Ce webinaire aura l’interprétation en français et en espagnol. Cordialement, Personnel At-Large ** Estimados miembros de la comunidad At-Large: Para marcar la apertura del ciclo inaugural del Programa de subvenciones de la ICANN, se ha programado un seminario web de At-Large sobre el “Programa de subvenciones de la ICANN” para el martes 2 de abril entre las 14:00 y las 15:00 UTC. Vea los detalles del seminario web en: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/2024-04-02+At-Large+Webinar+on+… . Este seminario web, que incluirá a los oradores invitados Giovanni Seppia, Vicepresidente de Operaciones de Implementación y Shayna Robinson, Directora del Programa de Subvenciones, brindará información sobre el programa de Subvenciones de la ICANN y ofrecerá una oportunidad para que los miembros de At-Large hagan preguntas sobre el programa de subvenciones. Se ofrecerá interpretación en francés y español durante este seminario web. Atentamente, El Personal de At-Large At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [signature_2194427160]

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Fwd: [NM10-HLEC] Last call for EoI: deadline this Friday, Mar 22
by Roberto Gaetano March 22, 2024

March 22, 2024

for those who are active on social media Begin forwarded message: From: NETmundial+10 Secretariat via Netmundial10-hlec <netmundial10-hlec(a)cgi.br> Subject: [NM10-HLEC] Last call for EoI: deadline this Friday, Mar 22 Date: 22. March 2024 at 03:50:52 CET To: netmundial10-hlec(a)cgi.br Reply-To: NETmundial+10 Secretariat <netmundial-10(a)cgi.br> Dear HLEC, This Friday, March 22, marks the deadline for expressing interest in participating in NETmundial+10. With nearly 650 registrations across both onsite and online modalities, we've been encouraged by the response thus far. To ensure we reach as many potential participants as possible, we've issued a "last call" message across our event's social networks. We kindly request your support in amplifying our message by liking and sharing the following posts: X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/netmundial10/status/1770937205881479334 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/C4yueisuY9u/?igsh=dTQzbnNjNjdzc2hj Facebook https://www.facebook.com/netmundial10/posts/pfbid08sH9BeTFnKTgZ7QQGiqH1Abci… LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7176702250243788800 Additionally, we are pleased to announce that the preliminary program has been published today. While it is still undergoing refinement within the Program subgroup, it provides an insightful overview of what to expect from the event: https://netmundial.br/program. Your participation in these final efforts to engage registrants from around the world is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your ongoing support. Kind regards, -- NETmundial+10 Secretariat -- Netmundial10-hlec mailing list Netmundial10-hlec(a)cgi.br https://mail.cgi.br/mailman/listinfo/netmundial10-hlec

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NETmundial+10
by Roberto Gaetano March 21, 2024

March 21, 2024

Dear all, This is a remainder that in order to participate in NETmundial+10<https://netmundial.br/> in person or remotely you must file an Expression of Interest at https://netmundial.br/expression-of-interest. The deadline is tomorrow, Friday 22 March. Best regards, Roberto

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CORRECT TIME = 12:00 UTC | Webinar Information for Central Europe & Baltics 18 April - ICANN Compliance Essentials: What You Need to Know
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 21, 2024

March 21, 2024

Dear All, On behalf of Gabriella Schittek<https://www.icann.org/profiles/315>, Stakeholder Engagement Director, Nordic & Central Europe, and as part of the ICANN Training series: Nordic region, please see hereafter the next webinar for the Central European & Baltic Region which will take place on 18 April 2024 at 12:00 UTC and will give an insight into ICANN’s Compliance work – ICANN Compliance Essentials: What You Need to Know. All information + registration link is available at https://www.icann.org/en/engagement-calendar/details/icann-training-series-… Please, help us spread the word about this event and I hope to see you online! [cid:image001.png@01DA7B79.753AAD90]

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UA Days 2024
by Roberto Gaetano March 21, 2024

March 21, 2024

Dear all, Thursday 28 March I will participate to UA Day 2024<http://uaday.rs/?lang=en> in Beograd as a speaker in the "Universal Acceptance in Local Communities: Progress Challenges and Opportunities” session. I would like to make sure that I do not miss any UA-related activities that have been carried on by At-Large: can you please let me know any relevant item. Cheers, Roberto

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Webinar Information for Central Europe & Baltics 18 April - ICANN Compliance Essentials: What You Need to Know
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 20, 2024

March 20, 2024

Dear All, On behalf of Gabriella Schittek<https://www.icann.org/profiles/315>, Stakeholder Engagement Director, Nordic & Central Europe, and as part of the ICANN Training series: Nordic region, please see hereafter the next webinar for the Central European & Baltic Region which will take place on 18 April 2024 at 10:00 UTC and will give an insight into ICANN’s Compliance work – ICANN Compliance Essentials: What You Need to Know. All information + registration link is available at https://www.icann.org/en/engagement-calendar/details/icann-training-series-… Please, help us spread the word about this event and I hope to see you online! [cid:image001.png@01DA7B18.7F0BEB10]

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