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REGISTER / APRALO Policy Forum Webinar Series on A Multilingual Internet: Webinar #2: "Multilingual Domain Names" on Thursday, 26 March 2026 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 17, 2026

March 17, 2026

[95DPtCAAAABklEQVQDAP2XBkAatO13AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC] The APRALO Policy Forum is delighted to present the second of the series of 3 webinars to introduce ICANN’s goal for a “Multilingual Internet” and its engagement of relevant stakeholders to deliver this goal. You are invited to Webinar #2: Multilingual Domain Names on 26 March 2026 at 06:00 UTC for 75 minutes, where Satish Babu will host Pitinan Kooarmornpatana, IDN Programs Director, ICANN in an introduction to IDN related policies and their implementation for enabling secure and stable use of IDNs under both gTLDs and ccTLDs. If you are unfamiliar with the ICANN IDN Program, IDN related policies and wonder how these and you can contribute to making the Internet truly multilingual, then join us and get your answers! Don't forget to pre-register your participation! And if you have any, please let us have your questions on this topic by posting them as comments to this wiki page below; or if you prefer, submit them by emailing staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> For other times: https://tinyurl.com/5y7jywyb [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/5y7jywyb__;!!PtGJab4!5YNro8f…> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/GAChO [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/GAC…> Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/_y89VstfQmChbVRzXMFxmA [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/_y89VstfQ…> (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 [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/OOr…> 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!5YNro8f8u…>

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** Save the Date & Register ** Multilingual ICANN85 Read-out by EURALO on Tuesday, 24 March 2026 from 19:30-21:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 16, 2026

March 16, 2026

Dear All, On behalf of Frédéric Taes, EURALO Chair and Natalia Filina, EURALO Secretary, please join us for the Multilingual ICANN85 Read-out by EURALO, scheduled on Tuesday, 24 March from 19:30 – 21:00 UTC. The agenda will be shared next week! Watch this space: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/GYBLNQ [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/GYB…> Zoom registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/cYej5lG1TxuNmFL4iT9czg [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/cYej5lG1T…> Thank you and very much looking forward to welcoming all to this read-out! 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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** Save the Date & Register ** Multilingual ICANN85 Read-out by EURALO on Tuesday, 24 March 2026 from 19:30-21:00 UTC
by Gisella Gruber March 12, 2026

March 12, 2026

Dear All, On behalf of Frédéric Taes, EURALO Chair and Natalia Filina, EURALO Secretary, please join us for the Multilingual ICANN85 Read-out by EURALO, scheduled on Tuesday, 24 March from 19:30 – 21:00 UTC. The agenda will be shared next week! Watch this space: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/GYBLNQ Zoom registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/cYej5lG1TxuNmFL4iT9czg Thank you and very much looking forward to welcoming all to this read-out! 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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ICANN85 : THANK YOU
by Frederic Taes March 12, 2026

March 12, 2026

Dear all, A big THANK YOU to all participants of this ICANN85 meeting, in-person or off-line. Not only so many things discussed and work done, but also meeting the community all together, EURALO, At-Large and ICANN globally. So many great people, including new comers and Fellows. We'll organize a EURALO ICANN85 Multilingual ReadOut, planned on March 24th at 7pm UTC : ICANN85, What's in it for EUROPE ? In this context, it would be good to know what are key takeaways from you, if you participated: * You can answer by private email by Monday 16th, and I'll consolidate all answers; * You may also add your support to your top list directly in the sheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CfZAlQyWiKpxTg9kgS7rV2_EyPnhWT-srQI… <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CfZAlQyWiKpxTg9kgS7rV2_EyPnhWT-srQI…>(column C, please use with caution to not accidentaly delete content posted by others). Thank you all again, have safe trips and life, Frederic.

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Re: EURO-Discuss Digest, Vol 232, Issue 16
by Natalia Filina March 11, 2026

March 11, 2026

Dear Maciek, hello! Thank you so much for your initiative. Our colleagues and I are also open to any questions and help for newcomers personally. In the past we had a mentoring program in the community, practice has shown that formalization of such processes is great (the program was closed by ALAC decision). Well, we may act unofficially. Another idea of my Welcome Package project (despite all efforts it died, I still cry about it, cause *At-Large everyday needs it*) is a EURALO digital page, where we will specify mentors with coordinates for communication or something else. The list of persons may change and will be supplemented, but it will be a guiding star-). Short conclusion: we can informally direct newcomers to you, to me, to Roberto, Frederic (and others who wish), or/and we can write our names on the wiki page as mentors. What do you think about it? ___ Best regards, Natasha +7 906 722 5461 Moscow, Russia ср, 18 февр. 2026 г. в 03:00, <euro-discuss-request(a)icann.org>: > Send EURO-Discuss mailing list submissions to > euro-discuss(a)icann.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send a message with subject or > body 'help' to > euro-discuss-request(a)icann.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > euro-discuss-owner(a)icann.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of EURO-Discuss digest..."Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: [euroindividuals] Re: ICANN86 Fellowship (Maciek Piasecki) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Maciek Piasecki <maciek(a)maciekpiasecki.com> > To: Natalia Filina <filinafilka(a)gmail.com> > Cc: Oliver Risteski <oliverristeski(a)gmail.com>, Euroindividuals < > euroindividuals(a)googlegroups.com>, EURALO Discuss < > euro-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:52:22 +0000 > Subject: [EURO-Discuss] Re: [euroindividuals] Re: ICANN86 Fellowship > Thank you for the warm welcome and big congrats Oliver! > > I’d love to help the newcomers to get around, especially since I’m still > in that process. Looking forward to the meeting today. > > I will be in Mumbai from the 2nd day on, so I’m eager to get > involved there as well (and to chat with all of you). > > Take care, > > *Maciek Piasecki* > Digital Safety Advisor, CANN86 Fellow > Based in Warsaw, Poland > Signal: 0048 661 565 521 > > > Sent from Proton Mail <https://proton.me/mail/home> on mobile. > > > -------- Original Message -------- > On Tuesday, 02/17/26 at 09:27 Natalia Filina <filinafilka(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > > Dear Maciek and Oliver, all, hi! > > That's absolutely nice - to see you in the list of selected Fellows for > the policy forum. Another step and achievements for active Euralo members. > Congratulations ⭐ > > And, of course, there's an excellent result of the mentorship! Roberto, > your work is significant. > > Dear all, we'll talk today about our plan and ways to work with newcomers > and NextGen during Monthly Meeting, please join us! > > > > ___ > Best regards, > Natasha > > +7 906 722 5461 > Moscow, Russia > > пн, 16 февр. 2026 г., 21:51 Oliver Risteski <oliverristeski(a)gmail.com>: > >> Dear Roberto, >> >> Thank you for your email and congratulations to Maciek Piasecki. Looking >> forward to seeing you soon. >> >> Best wishes, >> Oliver Risteski >> >> >> >> >> On Mon, Feb 16, 2026, 6:58 PM Roberto Gaetano < >> roberto_gaetano(a)hotmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Dear all, >>> >>> Please join me in congratulating EURALO Individual Members Maciek >>> Piasecki and Oliver Risteski who will be Fellows at ICANN86. >>> >>> Please see the full list of fellows at >>> https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/icann86-fellowship-participants-2026-… >>> >>> Best regards, >>> Roberto >>> >>> >>> -- >> Please see our website at http://individualusers.org. >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Euroindividuals" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to euroindividuals+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. >> To view this discussion, visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/euroindividuals/CAJo4WWkqHfJvJuJq2rx7XoDU… >> . >> > _______________________________________________ > EURO-Discuss mailing list -- euro-discuss(a)icann.org > To unsubscribe send an email to euro-discuss-leave(a)icann.org > > _______________________________________________ > By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your > personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance > with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and > the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can > visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or > configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or > disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

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Fwd: [EuroDIG News] [11/2026] Join an Org Team!
by Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond March 10, 2026

March 10, 2026

and as a follow-up to my earlier email, you can join an Org Team too! Don't just attend EuroDIG - help build it! Best, Olivier -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: [EuroDIG News] [11/2026] Join an Org Team! Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:26:21 +0100 From: EuroDIG Secretariat <office(a)eurodig.org> Reply-To: office(a)eurodig.org Organisation: EuroDIG To: latest(a)news.eurodig.org eurodig <https://www.eurodig.org/news/> March 10, 2026 EuroDIG News Join an Org Team! We invite all interested stakeholders to join the Org Teams that will prepare the sessions for EuroDIG in Brussels (May 26-27). Whether you’re an experienced contributor or new to EuroDIG, participating in an Org Team is a great way to connect with others, exchange ideas, and help craft the content of the event. You can join an Org Team by opening the session of your interest on the *EuroDIG Wiki <https://eurodigwiki.org/wiki/Consolidated_programme_2026>* and then subscribing to the specific mailing list. The Org Team’s work will be coordinated by the session’s Focal Point. Each session should address emerging issues on the European agenda and avoid duplication or “just more of the same” topics. To get a sense of what has been covered before, check the Wiki archive for previous years. To ensure a truly inclusive session, the remote audience has to be part of the discussion, and diversity among your speakers and moderators, considering gender, age, and geographical balance, is an important factor as well. The EuroDIG Wiki is where the programme and all session details are published. It also serves as our archive and collaboration platform for Org Teams, helping to ensure transparency across the EuroDIG process. Register for EuroDIG 2026! EuroDIG 2026 <https://www.eurodig.org/get-involved/> is going to be held as a hybrid meeting from 26 to 27 May 2026 at the Charlemagne Building of the European Commission in Brussels and online. Registration is mandatory for all participants and has to be done on the *EuroDIG website <https://www.eurodig.org/get-involved/register-for-eurodig-2026/>*. On-site participants must register by 30 April 2026 at the very latest. *EuroDIG Secretariat* www.eurodig.org <https://www.eurodig.org> | Make a donation <https://www.eurodig.org/about/donations/> office(a)eurodig.org Twitter <https://twitter.com/_eurodig> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/eurodig> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/eurodig>

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EuroDIG Registration
by Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond March 10, 2026

March 10, 2026

Dear Colleagues, just a reminder, EuroDIG will take place in Brussels on 26 and 27 May 2026. The consolidated programme is now here: https://eurodigwiki.org/wiki/Consolidated_programme_2026 Register here for in person or remote participation: https://www.eurodig.org/get-involved/register-for-eurodig-2026/ Kindest regards, Olivier Crépin-Leblond

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** RSVP/Respond ** In person? EURALO Informal Meet up in Mumbai
by Gisella Gruber March 3, 2026

March 3, 2026

Dear EURALO Members, We are hoping to have an informal EURALO catch up in Mumbai. Please confirm *via the form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1paWGjS8yGEO5j-gjbbjhRAIsGH8FGYlla-6zuj7DA-…>* whether you are attending: * In person * Online (remote) (Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1paWGjS8yGEO5j-gjbbjhRAIsGH8FGYlla-6zuj7DA-…) Thank you. 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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FOLLOW UP: Call for EOIs for ALAC Liaison to the GNSO
by Heidi Ullrich Feb. 27, 2026

Feb. 27, 2026

Dear all, Following the earlier message, the ALAC Leadership Team would like to advise interested candidates who intend to submit an Expressions of Interest (EoI) to be the next ALAC Liaison to the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO), to address in their EoI - * How long have they been with the At-Large community; * In which areas of the At-Large have they been active and how so; * As a minimum, availability and time commitment to carry out the tasks identified in the ALAC Rules of Procedure Adjunct Document Number 1<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/99699087/Ru…> on the Position Descriptions for ALAC Members, Liaisons, and Appointees, i.e. * g) ALAC Liaisons are expected to attend and participate in ALAC meetings, provide updates on their activities as liaisons, attend the meetings of the body they are a liaison to (the “receiving body”), participate effectively as an advocate for At-Large in the receiving body, and where necessary propose responses from the ALAC to the receiving body on policy or other questions; * h) Liaisons [..] should regularly report on activities of the group to the ALAC and the Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG). At a minimum, such reports should highlight issues and activities that the ALAC/At-Large need to focus on. * i) ALAC [..] Liaisons are encouraged to represent ALAC, At-Large and their positions in non-ICANN environments; and * Having strong communications skills in English (as GNSO fora does not offer language interpretation); In addition, interested candidates should explain, with examples where possible, how they already or can meet some or all of the desirable criteria as follows: * Knowledge of GNSO Council and its existing operating procedures and practices; * Prior involvement in any GNSO policy development processes; * Ability to multitask, track and participate in multiple, often-parallel discussions on GNSO Council matters; * Ability to discern GNSO Council issues and activities which impact the ALAC, ALAC priorities, and/or individual end-user interests; * Commitment to inform and consult with the ALAC Leadership to seek appropriate directions on GNSO Council issues and activities that the ALAC/At-Large need to focus on; and * Willingness, on a timely basis, to present and discuss GNSO Council issues and activities at ALAC Monthly calls and/or CPWG calls as dictated by the urgency to obtain responses and/or guidance for further action vis a vis GNSO. For a perspective on likely demands of the role of GNSO Liaison, interested candidates are encouraged to review the following Capacity Development resource, in particular the Zoom recordings: At-Large Fireside Chat with ALAC Liaison to the GNSO Chat #1-16 Dec 2025 <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/GADFJw>Chat #2-18 Dec 2025 <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/QYDNJw>Interested candidates should be aware of the metrics applicable to the successful candidate, as set out in the ALAC Rules of Procedure Adjunct Document – Metrics and Remedial Actions for Appointees<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DMaU1yq7JZ71MqkgP37W86LSaO7iEa7zhVmSQZ0…>. Kind regards, Heidi From: Heidi Ullrich <Heidi.Ullrich(a)icann.org> Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 2:39 PM To: "euro-discuss(a)icann.org" <euro-discuss(a)icann.org> Cc: Jonathan Zuck <JZuck(a)innovatorsnetwork.org>, ICANN Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Subject: Call for EOIs for ALAC Liaison to the GNSO Dear All, This is a call for Expressions of Interest (EoI) for the next ALAC Liaison to the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) While the one-year term of the ALAC Liaison to the GNSO will officially start on 22 October, the last day of the 2026 Annual General Meeting, the selected candidate will be expected to immediately begin shadowing Justine Chew, who currently holds the position. As noted in the ALAC Rules of Procedure Adjunct Document Number 1<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/99699087/Ru…> on the Position Descriptions for ALAC Members, Liaisons, and Appointees: * g) ALAC Liaisons are expected to attend and participate in ALAC meetings, provide updates on their activities as liaisons, attend the meetings of the body they are a liaison to (the “receiving body”), participate effectively as an advocate for At-Large in the receiving body, and where necessary propose responses from the ALAC to the receiving body on policy or other questions. * h) Liaisons and those leading working groups should regularly report on activities of the group to the ALAC and the Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG). At a minimum, such reports should highlight issues and activities that the ALAC/At-Large need to focus on. * i) ALAC Members and Liaisons are encouraged to represent ALAC, At-Large and their positions in non-ICANN environments. Interested candidates are requested to send their EoI to At-Large Staff by Friday, 13 March at 23:59 UTC. The ALAC Leadership Team will review the EoIs received followed by ALAC ratification. 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 - NEW: 2026 Round Progress Continues
by Gisella Gruber Feb. 26, 2026

Feb. 26, 2026

[https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=90978abe-82f2-4d81-a8fd-ac0039b8eeee…] Thursday, 26 February 2026 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=001MVaKZkQ…> 2026 Round Applicant Guidebook [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MVaKZkQ…> 2026 Round Vendor Sourcing Timeline [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MVaKZkQ…> 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 ICANN85 · Register now · Prep Week Schedule · ICANN85 Schedule Now Available · PRSP Pre-ICANN85 Briefing · A Preview of the ICANN85 Community Forum · NEW: ICANN85 Policy Outlook Report · NEW: Travel Update for ICANN85 in Mumbai, India · NEW: The Many Layers of Mumbai: 10 Things to Know before ICANN85 Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN Invites Applications for the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy · NEW: At-Large Community Nominates Justine Chew as Next ICANN Board Director 2026 Round · NEW: 2026 Round Progess Continues · NEW: Ensuring a Secure, User-Friendly gTLD Application System for the 2026 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 🚨 · NEW: ICANN Request for Proposal: Name Collison Temporary Delegation · NEW: Feedback Sought on UA Expert Working Group Guidelines for ICANN org · ICANN Request for Proposal: Geographic Names and Reserved Names Panelss · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Public Comment · NEW: Draft Guidelines for Advancing UA Adoption · Name Collision Procedure Documentation · Fundamental Bylaws Amendments on IANA-Related Reviews and CSC Charter Update · Standard Bylaws Amendment – Transition Article on Specific Reviews · Proposed Root KSK Algorithm Rollover Events · These events occur in February 2026. ICANN85 Register now [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MVaKZkQ…> Prep Week Schedule [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MVaKZkQ…> PRSP Briefing [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MVaKZkQ…> ICANN85 Schedule [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MVaKZkQ…> ICANN85 Policy Outlook Report [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MVaKZkQ…> NEW: Travel Update for ICANN85 in Mumbai, India As we prepare for ICANN85, scheduled for 7–12 March 2026 in Mumbai, India, we are monitoring potential air travel disruptions arising from developments in Iran that might impact the region. India remains a safe host country and ICANN85 will proceed as planned. However, these recent developments may result in travel disruptions such as flight delays or cancellations, affecting some attendees. We are actively monitoring the situation and recommend travelers contact their airline or travel provider directly for the most up-to-date information regarding any changes or disruptions to their journey. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MVaKZkQ…> NEW: The Many Layers of Mumbai: 10 Things to Know Before ICANN85 Mumbai is a city that moves fast, thinks big, and carries centuries of history alongside everyday life. As ICANN85 brings the global Internet community to India's financial and cultural capital – India's largest city, with an estimated population of 22 million – a little local context can go a long way. Here are 10 things worth knowing before you arrive, each offering a glimpse into what makes Mumbai unique. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MVaKZkQ…> Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Invites Applications for the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2026 ICANN announced that the application window for the Regional Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) 2026 will open on Thursday, 5 March 2026, at 00:00 Korea Standard Time (4 March at 15:00 UTC). Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MVaKZkQ…> NEW: At-Large Community Nominates Justine Chew as Next ICANN Board Director ICANN announced that the At-Large community has nominated Justine Chew to serve on ICANN's Board of Directors. She is expected to begin her three-year term at the end of ICANN's next Annual General Meeting, ICANN87, on 22 October 2026. Chew succeeds León Felipe Sánchez Ambía, who has served in this role occupying Seat 15 on ICANN's Board since 3 November 2017. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MVaKZkQ…> 2026 Round NEW: 2026 Round Progress Continues Over the past week, ICANN continued to progress on the roadmap to opening the application window for new generic top-level domains (gTLD). Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MVaKZkQ…> NEW: Ensuring a Secure, User-Friendly gTLD Application System for the 2026 Round As we draw ever closer to opening the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round, the ICANN organization (org) is focused on ensuring that the application management system and processes provide a stable and user-friendly experience. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MVaKZkQ…> 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=001MVaKZkQ…>. Key Topic Overview Documents. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MVaKZkQ…> 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=001MVaKZkQ…>. 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=001MVaKZkQ…>. 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. 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[danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MVaKZkQ…> NEW: Feedback Sought on UA Expert Working Group Guidelines for ICANN org ICANN org set up the Universal Acceptance (UA) Expert Working Group (EWG) in August 2025 to develop guidelines for ICANN org's work on advancing UA adoption. The UA EWG is publishing those guidelines for ICANN to identify strategic and practical mechanisms for encouraging UA adoption across a diverse set of stakeholders. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MVaKZkQ…> ICANN Request for Proposal: Geographic Names and Reserved Names Panels Interested providers are invited to submit proposals that ICANN will then evaluate for capability and expertise. Because the work related to both panels is similar, ICANN intends to consolidate the work with a single provider. Deadline: 13 March 2026 Read more. 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