[https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=3f1a9092-06f3-47b8-a6f4-66aa0bb2467e&a=1118638...] [ICANN77 Newsletter Header][r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...> ICANN77 Prep Week Newsletter 25 May 2023 PREP WEEK SCHEDULE [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...> TOP STORY Get Ready for ICANN77 Prep Week! [ICANN Prep Week Logo][r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...> ICANN77 Prep Week is happening next week from Tuesday, 30 May to Thursday, 1 June 2023. Prep Week consists of 12 sessions to prepare the ICANN community for the ICANN77 Policy Forum [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...>, which is taking place 12-15 June 2023 in Washington, D.C. Prep Week sessions will be conducted in English, and remote simultaneous interpretation will be provided in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish. To attend any of the sessions, please register for ICANN77 on the meeting website [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...>. Prep Week Sessions All times are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Tuesday, 30 May Universal Acceptance Community Update [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...> 16:30–17:30 UTC DNS Abuse Contract Amendments Update [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...> 18:00–19:30 UTC Implementation of Specific Reviews and Work Stream 2 Recommendations [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...> 20:30–21:30 UTC Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Policy Update [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...> 22:00–23:00 UTC Wednesday, 31 May New gTLD Program Next Round Update [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...> 16:30–17:30 UTC Planning and Finance Update [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...> 18:00–19:30 UTC What to Expect During ICANN77 [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...> 20:30–21:30 UTC Name Collision Analysis Project: Study 2 Update [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...> 22:00–23:00 UTC Thursday, 1 June Geopolitical, Legislative, and Regulatory Developments Update [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...> 16:30–17:30 UTC Policy Update [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...> 18:00–19:30 UTC ICANN Grant Program Update [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...> 20:30–21:30 UTC ICANN Board Members Welcome Fellows and NextGen Participants [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...> 22:00–23:00 UTC ICANN NEWS New ICANN Washington, D.C. Engagement Center Now Open [Washington, D.C. office opening with David Olive and Tripti Sinha][r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...> Interim President and Chief Executive Officer Sally Costerton, ICANN Board Chair Tripti Sinha, and Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support and Washington, D.C., Engagement Center Managing Director David Olive participated in a [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj96UaDtqGu5vAjsHJ-A1kCpLzhCmUs0oP-vMRhNHS7sXUF4wnlZsAGiV_ruu-CsVcnQAPld1b1wGX1RSVsAqBGzS6SlQeXKC-wbHArmM3cImdTQd031PMMDoepp5mPPrqK0cFWlC4ddgj5DvWWAcbVcWF0GUz4aGevXGHBmLQx37XFmn16kGHpuBSGozjiHXGVVdDONjOzayUeSxSQnF8_0cagGENw3NjWi4Eu1-vhM6q-ea&c=kXDH3h7OiGBQtqtOOf1Ef-7EKu_Pg7t6ZOnmJENd__Xfbh2YsNCWSw==&ch=CqAsRecZyG4-Q9toowRo_wE8Do94q2G3hddP5_tUT5QI96FmCDh3pg==__;!!PtGJab4!4cYnjaoOjOAu6G92P4LNN-D2o0xFIg6hWceOq0ct850G1DdmFb3ZWB4qkfIGGhWtzBWhwn2NkxWgmqhtkCUthpRRx9KMmN94oWxlFhPTy03v87M-$>hybrid ribbon cutting ceremony [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...> to mark the opening of the new office in the U.S. capital. Local ICANN Board members and ICANN organization executives also attended the event. Having an office in Washington, D.C. is a priority for ICANN. Washington, D.C. is the seat of government in the United States and the headquarters of several international organizations. Read more about the grand opening of the Washington, D.C. office from David Olive, Senior VIce President, Policy Development Support and Washington, D.C., Engagement Center Managing Director in his blog [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...>. Reminder: ICANN77 Registration Deadlines ICANN77 will take place 12–15 June both virtually and in-person. In-person registration closes on 7 June, while virtual registration closes on 15 June. 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[ICANN77 Registration][r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...> Last Chance to Apply for Internet Access Reimbursement! [Internet Access Reimbursement Program][r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...> The deadline to apply for ICANN’s Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...> for ICANN77 is Monday, 5 June, at 23:59 UTC. The goal of this program is to facilitate virtual participation in ICANN Public Meetings. Since ICANN77 is a hybrid meeting, only those who are registered to attend virtually are eligible for the program; in-person participants at ICANN77 are not eligible to apply. Read this announcement [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...> for more information and how to apply. ICANN Seeks 2024 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect [NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect Expressions of Interest][r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...> ICANN is seeking Expressions of Interest for the Chair and Chair-Elect of the 2024 Nominating Committee (NomCom). Expressions of Interest, which will be maintained as confidential, should be sent to NomComChair2024@icann.org<mailto:NomComChair2024@icann.org> no later than 12 June 2023. The Chair is responsible for organizing the NomCom in its activities to select certain ICANN Board members and leaders of ICANN's Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees. The Chair-Elect serves alongside the Chair, gaining skills and knowledge to be applied in the Chair-Elect's anticipated succession to the role of the Chair. Read this announcement [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...> for more information about the positions and the required skills and experience. PREP WEEK HIGHLIGHTS Universal Acceptance Community Update [UASG][r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...> The newly elected [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...> Universal Acceptance Steering Group (UASG) leadership team will host this Prep Week session to provide an overview of the group’s priorities and upcoming work. The session will give updates from the multiple working groups, local Initiatives, and UA Ambassadors who are working to make UA a reality. The session will also provide a comprehensive overview of the first-ever UA Day, which saw over 50 events held around the world aimed at raising UA awareness in an effort to build a more inclusive and multilingual Internet. For more information on the UASG and its work, visit https://uasg.tech/ [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...> and follow it on Twitter [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...>, Facebook [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...>, and LinkedIn [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...>. Universal Acceptance Community Update [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...> | 30 May, 16:30 UTC New gTLD Program Next Round Update [SubPro ODP][r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...> This session is an Update on the Implementation Status of the new gTLDs Program, Next Round Implementation status, following the Board approval of the Final Report on the New gTLD Subsequent Procedures (SubPro) in Cancún (ICANN76). The Program Implementation team will update the community on overall progress on the Implementation Phase and a chance for an interactive engagement with the community. New gTLD Program Next Round Update [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...> | 31 May, 16:30 UTC ICANN LEARN SPOTLIGHT ICANN Learn Courses to Get Ready for ICANN77 If you're new to ICANN or just want to brush up on your knowledge about how ICANN and ICANN meetings work, these two free ICANN Learn Courses have you covered: · "Introduction to ICANN" provides users with a basic overview of ICANN's structure and introduces key acronyms and groups, and; · "ICANN Public Meetings for Newcomers" helps you get the most out of ICANN meetings. It explains how meetings work, which groups participate, and how to best develop a strategy for participating and networking in the meeting. To register and attend, please visit the ICANN Learn website [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...>. [ICANN Learn][r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...> PREP WEEK RESOURCES Review the ICANN Public Meeting Participation Guides [Participation Guides][r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...> Is ICANN77 your first ICANN Public Meeting? Are you unsure of how to use Zoom, interpretation services, or transcription services? The ICANN77 Participation Tools page [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...> has all the information you need, including virtual and in-person participation guides, which are available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. Explore the ICANN Acronyms and Terms Tool [Acronyms and Terms tool][r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...> ICANN uses hundreds of acronyms and terms, which can be confusing. We created a multilingual tool to help explain what these terms mean and to support your work within the ICANN community. Use the ICANN Acronyms and Terms tool [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...> to find the definitions you need. PUBLIC MEETING STANDARDS [Standards of Behavior][r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...> [Anti-Harassment Policy][r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...> ICANN PUBLICATIONS [OCTO Publications][r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f75iGFJV2DQWvWuNj...> ICANN's Office of the Chief Technology Officer creates and publishes research papers and technical briefings for ICANN's diverse technical community. 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