[https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=2ffd348c-a489-45bc-b32c-4af89e1bd7bc&a=1122025...] Monday, 28 August 2023 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4e...] The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019HURaIMqYUPk2oNs_...> Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo@icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents ICANN78 · NEW: Registration for ICANN78 is Now Open · CLOSES WEDNESDAY: Sign up for the session slot for ICANN78 Fellowship Program participants · CLOSES FRIDAY: Community Regional Outreach Program (CROP) Trip Proposal Submission Deadline for ICANN78 · ICANN78 Community Childcare Grants Program Application Now Open · Translation Deadlines Action Items · CLOSES THURSDAY🔥 ACTION ITEM: Policy Transition Program on gTLD Registration Data Launches Expression of Interest Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN’s Proposed Updates to Existing Rights Protection Mechanisms Documentation Public Comment · NEW: Proposed Updates to Existing Rights Protection Mechanisms Documentation · GNSO Guidance Process Applicant Support Guidance Recommendation Initial Report · ccNSO PDP4 Initial Report on the (de-)selection of IDNccTLDs · ccNSO Proposed Policy for a Specific ccTLD Related Review Mechanism ICANN78 NEW: Registration for ICANN78 is Now Open Registration is now open for the ICANN78 Annual General Meeting, which will be held both virtually and in-person from 21-26 October 2023 in Hamburg, Germany. ICANN78 will mark the organization's 25th Annual General Meeting. Click here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019HURaIMqYUPk2oNs_...> to learn more about how to register. CLOSES FRIDAY: Community Regional Outreach Program (CROP) Trip Proposal Submission Deadline for ICANN78 Please see the CROP Procedures and Guidelines [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019HURaIMqYUPk2oNs_...> to determine eligibility. Trips must originate and conclude within the same region and must be taken by someone located in the region where the meeting is taking place SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 01 SEPTEMBER 2023 FY24 CROP Landing Page [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019HURaIMqYUPk2oNs_...> 13 SEPTEMBER 2023 TRANSLATION DEADLINE: If your publication requires translation, please provide the final material(s) to Andrea Glandon<mailto:andrea.glandon@icann.org> by 13 SEPTEMBER. This ensures that there is enough time to translate the publication by the start of the meeting, with the possibility of potential changes. If your materials require design assistance (outlined above), please note that the final materials will have to be complete, including the edit/approval process, by this deadline to be translated ICANN78 Community Childcare Grants Program Application Now Open The program facilitates in-person participation of community members with children who are 12 years old or younger at ICANN public meetings and eligible ICANN events. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15 SEPTEMBER 2023 | Application form [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019HURaIMqYUPk2oNs_...> Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019HURaIMqYUPk2oNs_...> Action Items CLOSES THURSDAY 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Policy Development Accelerator on gTLD Registration Data Launches Expression of Interest The ICANN Policy Development Accelerator creates opportunities for newer ICANN community members to cultivate substantive knowledge on a specific policy topic, while fostering relationships and value in service through connections with experienced ICANN community members. The Policy Development Accelerator will meet monthly via Zoom, from September 2023 to March 2024, and will explore gTLD Registration Data: The Temporary Specification and Beyond. Expression of Interest You can find the Expression of Interest and further information on the Policy Development Accelerator workspace [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019HURaIMqYUPk2oNs_...>. The submission deadline is 23:59 UTC on 31 August 2023. Information Sharing NEW: ICANN’s Proposed Updates to Existing Rights Protection Mechanisms Documentation This Public Comment proceeding seeks input on the procedural documents concerning the Rights Protection Mechanisms (RPMs), which were updated in accordance with the RPMs Policy Development Process (PDP) Phase 1 Recommendations. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019HURaIMqYUPk2oNs_...> Public Comment NEW: Proposed Updates to Existing Rights Protection Mechanisms Documentation [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019HURaIMqYUPk2oNs_...> Open for Submissions: 24 August 2023 Closed for Submissions: 03 October 2023 GNSO Guidance Process Applicant Support Guidance Recommendation Initial Report [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019HURaIMqYUPk2oNs_...> Open for Submissions: 31 July 2023 Closed for Submissions: 11 September 2023 ccNSO PDP4 Initial Report on the (de-)selection of IDNccTLDs [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019HURaIMqYUPk2oNs_...> Open for Submissions: 16 August 2023 Closed for Submissions: 27 September 2023 ccNSO Proposed Policy for a Specific ccTLD Related Review Mechanism [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019HURaIMqYUPk2oNs_...> Open for Submissions: 01 August 2023 Closed for Submissions: 28 September 2023 See upcoming proceedings [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019HURaIMqYUPk2oNs_...>. 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