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ICANN 55 Full Schedule Now Available
by Greg Shatan Feb. 16, 2016

Feb. 16, 2016

All, The full schedule for the ICANN 55 meeting in Marrakech is now available: https://meetings.icann.org/en/marrakech55/schedule-full Greg

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New IPC Members
by Greg Shatan Feb. 13, 2016

Feb. 13, 2016

Fellow IPC Members, Please join me in welcoming the following new members to the Intellectual Property Constituency: Category 1A: *Banner & Witcoff, Ltd.*, Chicago, Illinois, USA. Primary Representative: Richard Stockton. Secondary Representative: Anna King. Category 1B: *Christopher Hagstrom*, Brand Protection Analyst, LBrands, Columbus, Ohio, USA. LBrands is the parent company of The Limited, Bath & Body Works, Victoria's Secret, Henri Bendel and La Senza. *Nathaniel Edwards*, Counsel, Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie, Phoenix, AZ, USA. Anne Aikman-Scalese and Aaron Johnson of the LRRC firm are current members of IPC. Greg Shatan President, IPC

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ICANN -- Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN Application Rounds for ICANN56
by Chantelle Doerksen Feb. 11, 2016

Feb. 11, 2016

FYI Kind regards, Chantelle From: ICANN News Alert <no-reply(a)external.icann.org> ICANN News Alert <http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-02-10-en Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN Application Rounds for ICANN56 10 February 2016 On 22 January, lCANN launched the application rounds for both the NextGen@ICANN and Fellowship Programs to participate in ICANN56 in Panama City, Panama in June 2016. On 5 February, ICANN announced that due to the severity of the Zika Virus outbreak in the Latin America region, ICANN56 would be relocated and that a search is underway to identify an alternate location where the Zika Virus is not a concern. ICANN looks forward to returning to Panama for a future ICANN Meeting. What does this mean for Program Applicants? As the NextGen@ICANN Program is region-specific, ICANN has suspended the application process, pending the announcement of the new Meeting location. Once the new location is announced, we will make a decision on the status of this Program for ICANN56. This round remains open for eligible Fellowship candidates until 19 February 2016 and successful Fellowship candidates will be announced on the ICANN website, 25 March 2016. As a reminder, an important distinction regarding this round of the Fellowship Program is that only those who have previously participated in at least one ICANN Fellowship can apply. This is due to the new ICANN Meeting Strategy <https://meetings.icann.org/en/future-meeting-strategy> / Meeting B that is specifically focused on policy making and on-going work within ICANN Communities, therefore only those Alumni of the Program who are currently actively engaged in one of the ICANN Multistakeholder Model Communities are eligible to participate. The Fellowship Program The ICANN Fellowship <https://www.icann.org/en/about/participate/fellowships> program seeks participants from developing countries of the world in order to help create a broader base of knowledgeable constituents to engage in the Multistakeholder process and become the new voice of experience in their regions and beyond. Since its creation in 2007, the Fellowship Program has built a strong group of individuals who are actively participating in all of the ICANN communities as well as various Internet Governance entities within the Internet Ecosystem. Their engagement ranges from writing articles and blogs, providing online or in-person public comment in regard to bottom up policy building, engaging in Internet conferences and panel discussions, lifting a pen in working groups, mentoring newcomers, assisting our regional leaders and becoming leaders themselves. Find out more about applying to the Fellowship » <https://www.icann.org/en/about/participate/fellowships> The NextGen@ICANN Program (currently not available for ICANN56 Applications) The NextGen@ICANN program remains the same for Meeting A, B and C: it is an education and awareness based experience, designed for a smaller, younger, and more region-specific group of participants. Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 30, live in the region of the meeting, and be engaged in some level of higher education, with focus on Internet related subject matter. Each selected member will deliver a 5-10 minute presentation on a topic relevant to the community. Recent presentation topics include Internet governance, DNS, and the future of the Internet. This message was sent to chantelle.doerksen(a)icann.org from: ICANN News Alert | no-reply(a)external.icann.org | ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive Suite 300 | Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Email Marketing by <http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186> Manage Your Subscription <http://app.icontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.pl?r=28428136&l=6333&s=RBPQ&m=98 1390&c=165637>

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URGENT DEADLINE for Visa Upon Arrival for Marrakech - 12 FEBRUARY 17:00 UTC
by Greg Shatan Feb. 11, 2016

Feb. 11, 2016

Fellow IPC Members, If you require a visa for Morocco, please see the important email below from ICANN travel. PLE ASE READ: Visa Upon Arrival – DEADLINE, 12 February 2016 Dear Traveler, Our local host has informed us that if you will require a visa upon arrival to attend the ICANN Marrakech meeting, you will need to submit your request by: 12 February 2016, 17:00 UTC. Any requests after this date AND time will NOT be honored. We urge you to please apply right away if you already have not done so. The instructions on how to apply for a visa upon arrival is again, below: For those who do not have diplomatic representation in their countries, in order to facilitate for the Moroccan Foreign Affairs Department for visas issue, would you please submit your applications directly to the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Consular and Social Affairs - Rabat to (m.barrada(a)maec.gov.maand zaidi(a)maec.gov.ma) with the following documents: · Copy of valid passport (at least six month of validity), · Copy of the localhostletter · Flight detail (if available) Best wishes, Joseph de Jesus Travel Support Manager Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: constituency-travel(a)icann.org Fax (Private): +1.424.832.1074 Twitter: @ICANN_Travel www.icann.org

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Next Gen RDS Primer
by Greg Shatan Feb. 10, 2016

Feb. 10, 2016

I thought that you might be interested in the attached "RDS Beginners Tutorial," which was prepared for the Next Gen RDS Working Group (probably due to the influx of ICANN newbies attracted by ISOC and civil society recruitment). Greg

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Multistakeholder Ethos Award Nominations close 12 March 2016
by Greg Shatan Feb. 9, 2016

Feb. 9, 2016

Reminder: Nomination Period Open For ICANN Multistakeholder Ethos Award | Award Targeted for ICANN 56 | Nominations Close 12 March 2016 <http://icann.org/news/announcement-2016-02-09-en> ICANN is pleased to remind community members that the nomination period for ICANN's Multistakeholder Ethos Award is open until 12 March 2016. This award program, launched in June 2014 in London, seeks to recognize long-standing community members who have served in leaders! hip roles in multiple ICANN working groups or committees, and demonstrated collaboration with different Supporting Organizations and/or Advisory Committees. The Multistakeholder Ethos Award will recognize ICANN participants who have deeply invested in consensus-based solutions, acknowledging the importance of ICANN's m... Read more <http://icann.org/news/announcement-2016-02-09-en>

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Leading into Marrakech: An Update from the CCWG-Accountability co-Chairs
by Chantelle Doerksen Feb. 9, 2016

Feb. 9, 2016

https://www.icann.org/news/blog/leading-into-marrakech-an-update-from-the-cc wg-accountability-co-chairs Leading into Marrakech: An Update from the CCWG-Accountability co-Chairs The Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN¹s Accountability (CCWG-Accountability) has ushered in 2016 with a full schedule and renewed dedication to its mission. Following the release of the staff report <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/report-comments-draft-ccwg-acco untability-proposal-08jan16-en.pdf> and the summary of public comments <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/summary-comments-draft-ccwg-acc ountability-proposal-08jan16-en.xlsx> , both of which were published on 8 January, the group wasted no time in setting up a rigorous schedule of conference calls for the rest of the month. The schedule was designed to enable inclusive and informed debates about the input received during the 21-day public comment period and the feedback provided by the six Chartering Organizations of CCWG-Accountability. The dedication of our members and participants, along with the increased involvement by members of the ICANN Board, has allowed us to make significant progress over the past four weeks. The collaborative environment has brought us even closer to our goal of a consensus proposal that will meet the requirements of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and fulfill the dependencies of the CWG-Stewardship in the ICG Final Proposal. Here is the current status of each CCWG-Accountability Work Stream 1 Recommendations: Recommendation #1: Establishing an Empowered Community for Enforcing Community PowersFinalized. Recommendation #2: Empowering the Community Through Consensus: Engagement, Escalation, EnforcementFinal comments by CCWG-Accountability. Expect final by February 5th. Recommendation #3: Redefining ICANN¹s Bylaws as Standard Bylaws¹ and Fundamental BylawsFinalized. Recommendation #4: Ensuring Community Engagement in ICANN Decision-making: Seven New Community PowersEdits to reflect input on PTI budget (CWG-Stewardship) and indemnification language for removal of Directors by the Empowered Community. Recommendation #5: Changing Aspects of ICANN¹s Mission, Commitments and Core ValuesStill under discussion by the CCWG-Accountability. Recommendation #6: Reaffirming ICANN¹s Commitment to Respect Internationally Recognized Human Rights as it Carries Out its MissionFinal comments by CCWG-Accountability. Expect final by February 5th. Recommendation #7: Strengthening ICANN¹s Independent Review ProcessEdits to reflect input on applicability to PTI. Recommendation #8: Improving ICANN¹s Request for Reconsideration ProcessFinal comments by CCWG-Accountability. Expect final by February 5th. Recommendation #9: Incorporating the Affirmation of Commitments in ICANN¹s BylawsStill under discussion by the CCWG-Accountability. Recommendation #10: Incorporating the Affirmation of Commitments in ICANN¹s BylawsFinal draft to be reviewed by lawyers before final comments by CCWG-Accountability. Expect final by February 5th. Recommendation #11: Board Obligations with regards to Governmental Advisory Committee Advice (Stress Test 18)Still under discussion by the CCWG-Accountability. Recommendation #12: Committing to Further Accountability Work in Work Stream 2Finalized. For the latest versions of all of the recommendations above, visit the CCWG-Accountability wiki <https://community.icann.org/x/8JVlAw> . After consensus has been reached on our few outstanding issues, the CCWG-Accountability will develop a ³supplemental² report of the Work Stream 1 Recommendations, including a summary of changes from the Third Draft Report. The supplemental report is currently being developed, and will go through an open and transparent process <http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/accountability-cross-community/attachments/20 160120/0e76810a/Timelineandnextsteps-0001.pdf> of 1) CCWG-Accountability consultation, 2) support staff editing/proofing, 3) co-Chair and Rapporteur finalization, 4) legal review and 5) final publication. Our hope is that the majority of changes from the Third Draft Report will relate to specificities of implementation rather than content, and as such, an additional public comment period will not be necessary before approval by the Chartering Organizations. Our goal is to distribute the supplemental report to our Chartering Organizations in time for consideration and approval on all Work Stream 1 Recommendations at ICANN55 in Marrakech. Keeping in mind the working methods for the various Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees, we ask that this be into account as the Chartering Organizations plan their discussions and schedules leading into and during ICANN55. With that said, we encourage any Chartering Organizations that can deliberate and/or approve the Work Stream 1 Recommendations prior to Marrakech to do so. We are grateful for the increased involvement of the ICANN Board as our work has progressed since the Third Draft Report. It has been helpful to understand Board comments in real-time, including ways to ensure any global public interest concerns are debated and considered as the recommendations are being revised. We hope to continue this open dialogue as the supplemental report is finalized, and ask the ICANN Board to be mindful of the timeline as they plan their review period of the Work Stream 1 Recommendations and submission to NTIA. CCWG-Accountability co-Chairs Mathieu Weill, Thomas Rickert, León Sanchez

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Policy Update Webinar on Thursday, 25 February 2016 at 10:00 UTC and 19:00 UTC
by Chantelle Doerksen Feb. 8, 2016

Feb. 8, 2016

https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-02-08-en <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-02-08-en> Please RSVP via this form <http://goo.gl/forms/83yIdN42A8> by 19 February 2016. Remote participation details will be sent the week of 22 February 2016. The ICANN Policy Development Support Team will provide a Policy Update Webinar on Thursday, 25 February 2016 at 10:00 UTC and 19:00 UTC, summarizing policy activities across the ICANN policy development community and the ongoing Transition of Stewardship of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) Functions and the ICANN Accountability efforts. Updates will also be provided on topics from ICANN's Support Organizations and Advisory Committees: · Address Supporting Organization (ASO) and Regional Internet Registries (RIR) Activities · Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO): New generic Top Level Domain (gTLD) Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process · Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO): Next-generation Registration Directory Services Policy Development Process · Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO): Review of Rights Protection Mechanisms in all generic Top Level Domains (gTLDs) Policy Development Process · Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) Activity Update · At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) review of criteria and expectations of At-Large Structures in parallel with the At-Large Review. · At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) and Regional At-Large Organizations (RALO) Activities · Government Advisory Committee's (GAC): IANA Stewardship Transition GAC Verdict on the CCWG Accountability report. · Government Advisory Committee's (GAC): Remaining issues with the New gTLD Program, in particular implementation of GAC Advice · Root Server System Advisory Committee (RSSAC) Advisories and Activity Update · Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC) Activity Update The two sessions are duplicates, scheduled to accommodate different time zones. Each session runs for 90 minutes and will be conducted in English. The webinar will be conducted in Adobe Connect along with a dial-in conference bridge for audio. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of each session. During the course of the webinar, questions may be submitted using the chat function in Adobe Connect. Recordings of the webinars will be made available here <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/presentations-2012-08-27-en> . The Policy Development Support Team is always available to answer any questions via email at policyinfo(a)icann.org <mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> . Please RSVP via this form <http://goo.gl/forms/83yIdN42A8> by 19 February 2016. Remote participation details will be sent the week of 22 February 2016. Kind regards, Glen Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org <mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org> http://gnso.icann.org <http://gnso.icann.org/>

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Fwd: [liaison6c] Call for RSVPs: GNSO Working Group Newcomer Open House Session | 2 February 2016 at 14:00 UTC
by Greg Shatan Jan. 28, 2016

Jan. 28, 2016

For all of you who are joining a Working Group for the first time, or thinking about it, or just want to know more (or confirm what you already know), this should be a worthwhile program. Greg ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Nathalie Peregrine <nathalie.peregrine(a)icann.org> Date: Tue, Jan 26, 2016 at 3:45 PM Subject: [liaison6c] Call for RSVPs: GNSO Working Group Newcomer Open House Session | 2 February 2016 at 14:00 UTC To: "liaison6c(a)gnso.icann.org" <liaison6c(a)gnso.icann.org> Cc: "gnso-secs(a)icann.org" <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Call for RSVPs | GNSO Working Group Newcomer Open House Session | 2 February at 14:00 UTC *Please RSVP via <http://goo.gl/forms/DJIdwnIZEi>this form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1koLwNkVxkljGK49wgmdGFekHBqavejhVdeOs1cHYAC…>. Remote participation details will be sent on the 1st February 2016.* The GNSO Working Group Newcomer Open House Session returns on *2 February 2016* and we are pleased to invite you to participate. These informal sessions provide an ideal opportunity for participants to ask questions about the GNSO Policy Development Process and the specifics of taking part in a Working Group. Of course, even though the open house sessions are intended for newcomers, anyone interested in brushing up their knowledge or looking for an opportunity to engage with others interested in GNSO policy development activities are welcome. *In order to encourage interaction, we strongly recommend that you look through the list of Reading Materials at the bottom of this announcement. * On the RSVP form, participants will be able to select items of interest chosen from three currently available categories: 1. Policy Development A-Z 2. Consensus Policy 3. Working Group Guidelines Join us to learn more about the GNSO and about how you can effectively participate in ICANN! *Reading Materials:* Annex A of the ICANN Bylaws - http://www.icann.org/en/about/governance/bylaws#AnnexA <http://www.icann.org/en/about/governance/bylaws> PDP Manual - http://gnso.icann.org/council/annex-2-pdp-manual-16dec11-en.pdf PDP Overview - http://gnso.icann.org/en/basics/consensus-policy/pdp Consensus Policy*: *http://gnso.icann.org/en/basics/consensus-policy/about GNSO Working Group Guidelines Summary - http://gnso.icann.org/council/summary-gnso-wg-guidelines-06apr11-en.pdf GNSO Working Group Guidelines - http://gnso.icann.org/council/annex-1-gnso-wg-guidelines-07apr11-en.pdf

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Fadi Chehade to join WEF as Senior Advisor
by Greg Shatan Jan. 22, 2016

Jan. 22, 2016

The World Economic Forum, the international organization for public-private cooperation, today announced that Fadi Chehadé, outgoing President and Chief Executive Officer of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), will join as senior advisor to the Executive Chairman on April 1. (This is not an early April Fools joke.) more at: http://www.weforum.org/press/2016/01/fadi-chehade-announcement

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