January 2026 - lac-discuss-en

At-Large Board Member Selection
by Alan Greenberg Feb. 13, 2026

Feb. 13, 2026

As you may know, Leon Sanchez is term-limited as the ICANN Director Selected by At-Large and the process to name his replacement is ongoing. The candidates are (in alphabetical order by surname): Sebastien Bachollet, Justine Chew, Maureen Hilyard and Lito (Rafael) Ibarra. The candidate’s Statements as well as their Expressions of Interest (their application forms) have been posted. - Candidate Statements <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ABMS/pages/770211889/2025…> - Expressions of Interest <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ABMS/pages/760020998/2025…> There will be two public ways to interact with the candidates. - You may ask questions that will be answered in writing and posted. Questions may be targeted at all candidates, or particular candidates. Candidates are not obliged to respond, but historically, they do. Questions may be merged with others if they are on the same topic, or otherwise edited by the chair/members of the Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/398163969/B…>). Please specify if a question is for a specific candidate(s). - There will be a public Candidates’ meeting, most likely at the end of the week of 09 February 2026. Each candidate will be asked to respond to a few questions. If you have a suggestion for these questions, please let us know. Please send questions to At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> and me <greenberg.alan(a)gmail.com>. Questions should be submitted no later than Friday, 06 February 2026. Alan Greenberg Chair, BMSPC

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** REGISTER ** | EURALO Round Table on DNSSEC | 11 February 2026 at 19:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 2, 2026

Feb. 2, 2026

[cid:image001.jpg@01DC907D.5B3F2950] Interpretation provided in English, Spanish & French. ** Please register and share this invitation ** Zoom registration required: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/4QVabdJvStWsi_654RxbAQ Dear All, On behalf of Frederic Taes, EURALO Chair and Natalia Filina, EURALO Secretary, please join us for an EURALO Round Table on DNSSEC on Tuesday, 11 February 2026 at 19:00 UTC for 90 minutes. This round table brings together technical experts, registry operators, and community representatives to discuss DNSSEC as a trust mechanism in today’s DNS ecosystem. The session will explore how DNSSEC works, why its adoption remains uneven, and what practical challenges and opportunities exist across different European contexts. Through expert insights, real-world TLD experience, and an end-user perspective (as the main EURALO, At-Large focus), the discussion aims to move beyond theory toward actionable understanding and future directions for DNSSEC implementation. The agenda and call details are available at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQA2Lg Interpretation provided in English, Spanish & French. Zoom registration required: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/4QVabdJvStWsi_654RxbAQ Important: please keep note of the zoom room as you will be sent an unique link. If you need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff only (do not reply to all) at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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Press Release: ICANN Launches Caribbean Premiere of ICANN Near You in Guyana
by Silvia Vivanco Jan. 29, 2026

Jan. 29, 2026

MONTEVIDEO – 28 January 2026 – The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) invites the Caribbean Internet community to participate in the first ICANN Near You event for the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region. The event will take place from 3 to 5 February 2026 in Georgetown, Guyana. The inaugural event offers an accessible and responsive approach to addressing region-specific technical and Internet governance needs. Hosted in collaboration with the University of Guyana and the Internet Society, the three-day program brings ICANN's technical expertise directly to local stakeholders to help address challenges related to the local identifier system. The University of Guyana plays a central role in the country's Internet ecosystem, hosting Guyana's Internet Exchange Point as well as the country code top-level domain name, .gy. The agenda includes hands-on workshops on the Domain Name System (DNS), Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC), and security best practices for Internet service providers and network operators, aimed at strengthening local technical capacity and enhancing the resilience of Guyana's Internet infrastructure. "The Caribbean premiere of ICANN Near You in Guyana reflects the strong regional and national collaboration that makes the multistakeholder model work," said Rodrigo de la Parra, ICANN Vice President for Stakeholder Engagement and Managing Director for Latin America and the Caribbean. "We are grateful for the active participation of the Secretariat of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Office of the Prime Minister of Guyana, as well as the contributions of community leaders such as Lance Hinds, Chair of LACRALO, and Internet governance expert Claire Craig, participating through ICANN's Community Regional Outreach Program (CROP). Their leadership and support underscore a shared commitment to strengthening technical capacity and Internet resilience across Guyana and the wider Caribbean." The event will feature sessions highlighting how stakeholders across Guyana, from students to government officials, can contribute to a stable, secure, and unified global Internet. In addition, ICANN representatives will share practical ways with local law enforcement and government agencies to address DNS Abuse and demonstrate how Guyanese stakeholders can further engage with ICANN's multistakeholder process. Participating in ICANN Near You in Guyana is free and open to all. The event will be held at the University of Guyana. For additional details and to register, please visit the registration page<https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/058d748d117640389b5605d2c768795f>. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a nonprofit public benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world. https://www.icann.org/resources/press-material/release-2026-01-28-en

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REMINDER / *REGISTER* - Invitation: At-Large Fireside Chat on Participating in ICANN Working Groups
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 29, 2026

Jan. 29, 2026

Please join us and spread the word! Unase a nosotros y comparta con su comunidad! Rejoignez-nous et partagez parmi votre communauté! Dear All, If you have ever wondered what it means to participate in an ICANN working group, or have questions about how to do so, then these At-Large Fireside Chats on Participating in ICANN Working Groups are for you! * On Thursday, 29 January 2026 at 12:00 UTC, where Justine Chew will chat with Alan Greenberg and Steinar Grøtterød * Agenda: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/mIDmLQ [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/mID…> * Registration link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/BWxng_9xTsKA4lIpKftfpQ [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/BWxng_9xT…> Our panelists are seasoned At-Large community members who have participated in various ICANN working groups, and will share their experiences, and address your questions. These chats form part of the FY2026 At-Large Capacity Development Initiatives [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1Hnv5EnPAOu99…>, and they build up to the newly adopted ALAC Rules of Procedure Adjunct Document – Metrics and Remedial Actions for Appointees, 16 Dec 2025. Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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Re: [lac-discuss-es] Join Us: Interactive Session LACRALO with the ICANN Ombudsman- at LACRALO Monthly call Monday 26 January.
by Alfredo Lopez Jan. 27, 2026

Jan. 27, 2026

Buen dia estimados señores. Les informo que no puedo asisitir a reunion El vie, 23 ene 2026 a las 9:18, lac-discuss-en--- via lac-discuss-es (< lac-discuss-es(a)icann.org>) escribió: > [[-- Translated text (en -> es) --]] > > Hola a todos, me complace compartir con ustedes el próximo LACRALO. > La convocatoria mensual está programada para el lunes 26 de enero de 2026 > a las 23:00 UTC para 90 > minutos. > > > Les informamos que la agenda y los detalles de la convocatoria se > encuentran en: > https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/WIA1KQ > > > > 26-1-2026 Convocatoria mensual de LACRALO - Islas de América Latina y el > Caribe > Organización Regional At-Large (LACRALO) - Confluencia > < > https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/LACRALO/pages/691372120/2… > > > > > > Únase a nosotros: Sesión interactiva LACRALO con el Defensor del Pueblo > de la ICANN - LACRALO > Llamada mensual lunes 26 de enero > > La comunidad de LACRALO está invitada a una sesión especial con el > Defensor del Pueblo de la ICANN, > Elizabeth Field. “Fortaleciendo la confianza y el diálogo en LACRALO – El > papel de > “El Defensor del Pueblo” > > En este debate interactivo, los Defensores del Pueblo explicarán el papel > de la > Oficina del Defensor del Pueblo e interactuar directamente con los > miembros de la comunidad, con mucha > Tiempo para preguntas y diálogo abierto. > > 🔍Temas a tratar: > * La Defensoría del Pueblo: su finalidad, servicios y compromisos con la > comunidad (confidencialidad, independencia y más) > * Cómo puede ayudar la Defensoría del Pueblo y qué no puede hacer > * Los cuatro principios para la transformación de conflictos en la ICANN, > ilustrados > con aprendizaje real de los casos del Defensor del Pueblo > * Cómo contactar con la Defensoría del Pueblo > > 💬 Esta es una gran oportunidad para aprender, hacer preguntas y mejorar. > Comprender cómo la Oficina del Defensor del Pueblo apoya a la comunidad > de la ICANN. > > 👉 ¡No te lo pierdas! ¡Únete a la conversación! > > Sandra Rodríguez > Secretaría de LACRALO. > _______________________________________________ > lac-discuss-es mailing list -- lac-discuss-es(a)icann.org > To unsubscribe send an email to lac-discuss-es-leave(a)icann.org > > http://www.lacralo.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. -- *Cordial Saludo,Alfredo López Hernández@alopezhb*

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REMINDER / *REGISTER* - Invitation: At-Large Fireside Chats on Participating in ICANN Working Groups
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 26, 2026

Jan. 26, 2026

Please join us and spread the word! Unase a nosotros y comparta con su comunidad! Rejoignez-nous et partagez parmi votre communauté! Dear All, If you have ever wondered what it means to participate in an ICANN working group, or have questions about how to do so, then these At-Large Fireside Chats on Participating in ICANN Working Groups are for you! You have the option of joining either or both Fireside Chats as follows: * On Monday, 26 January 2026 at 19:00 UTC, where Eunice Alejandra Pérez Coello will chat with Cheryl Langdon-Orr and Hadia Elminiawi * Agenda: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/T4DqLQ [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/T4D…> * Registration link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/qwwikNmAQu-47gMfUGOluQ [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/qwwikNmAQ…> * On Thursday, 29 January 2026 at 12:00 UTC, where Justine Chew will chat with Alan Greenberg and Steinar Grøtterød * Agenda: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/mIDmLQ [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/mID…> * Registration link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/BWxng_9xTsKA4lIpKftfpQ [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/BWxng_9xT…> Our panelists are seasoned At-Large community members who have participated in various ICANN working groups, and will share their experiences, and address your questions. These chats form part of the FY2026 At-Large Capacity Development Initiatives [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1Hnv5EnPAOu99…>, and they build up to the newly adopted ALAC Rules of Procedure Adjunct Document – Metrics and Remedial Actions for Appointees, 16 Dec 2025. Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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Meeting invitation: LACRALO Monthly Call on Monday, 26 January 2026 at 23:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 23, 2026

Jan. 23, 2026

Dear All, The next LACRALO Monthly Call is scheduled for Monday, 26 January 2026 at 23:00 UTC for 90 minutes . Spanish, French and Portuguese interpretations will be provided.(subject to availability) For other times: <https://tinyurl.com/3s438wdx> <https://tinyurl.com/3s438wdx> <https://tinyurl.com/mrpu5t5z> HERE<https://tinyurl.com/mrpu5t5z> Please note that the agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/WIA1KQ<https://tinyurl.com/6wedd2dw> Wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/NJQi Zoom Room Link: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/WIA1KQ/ MUST REGISTER TO JOIN! / Password: LAC-Mont1* *****Please note that to join English, Spanish, French & Portuguese interpretation, you need to join Zoom.****** Thank you. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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Join Us: Interactive Session LACRALO with the ICANN Ombudsman- at LACRALO Monthly call Monday 26 January.
by Sandra Rodriguez Jan. 23, 2026

Jan. 23, 2026

Hello everyone, I am pleased to share this with you.the next LACRALO Monthly Call is scheduled for Monday, 26 January 2026 at 23:00 UTC for 90 minutes. Please note that the agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/WIA1KQ 2026-1-26 LACRALO Monthly Call - Latin American and Caribbean Islands Regional At-Large Organization (LACRALO) - Confluence <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/LACRALO/pages/691372120/2…> Join Us: Interactive Session LACRALO with the ICANN Ombudsman- LACRALO Monthly call Monday 26 January The LACRALO community is invited to a special session with ICANN Ombudsman, Elizabeth Field. “Strengthening Trust and Dialogue in LACRALO – The Role of the Ombuds” In this interactive discussion, the Ombuds will explain the role of the Ombuds Office and engage directly with community members, with plenty of time for questions and open dialogue. 🔍 Topics to be covered: * The Ombuds Office: its purpose, services, and commitments to the community (confidentiality, independence, and more) * How the Ombuds Office can help — and what it cannot do * The Four Principles for Conflict Transformation in ICANN, illustrated with real learning from Ombuds cases * How to contact the Ombuds Office 💬 This is a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and better understand how the Ombuds Office supports the ICANN community. 👉 Don’t miss it — join the conversation! Sandra Rodriguez Secretariat of LACRALO.

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STARTING in 15 mins / REGISTER: APRALO Policy Forum Webinar: “Participating in ICANN Public Comment Proceedings” on Thursday, 22 January 2026 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 22, 2026

Jan. 22, 2026

[cid:image001.png@01DC8B7B.6D527130] Dear All, APRALO Policy Forum Webinar: “Participating in ICANN Public Comment Proceedings” is scheduled on Thursday, 22 January 2026 at 06:00 UTC for 60 minutes. The At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) participates in ICANN policy-making – including on governance issues – predominantly by engaging At-Large community members in a consensus-building process to establish positions addressing individual end-user interests that need to be communicated by the ALAC. The ALAC’s participation in ICANN policy-making is not limited to, but typically happens through submitting, to a Public Comment Proceeding, an ALAC Statement that is developed through a bottom-up process. You are invited to participate in the APRALO Policy Forum webinar with Justine Chew on Thursday, 22 January 2026 at 06:00 UTC for 60 minutes, to gain an understanding of the approach for considering the need for an ALAC statement and the delivery of such statements where a need has been established. This webinar will build on the ‘Informed Consensus<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/SQB6JQ>’ concept discussed during the At-Large Briefings on Informed Consensus: An Approach to At-Large Position Development conducted in early December 2025. Recommended pre-activity self-learning resources * ICANN Learn 154 At-Large: Welcome to Our World<https://learn.icann.org/#/online-courses/39247c96-1aa5-4d88-b16e-38887a056a…> * ICANN Learn 701 Writing for Policy and Public Comment<https://learn.icann.org/#/online-courses/0e01a925-9a66-46bd-9e6e-466e5494ab…> * ICANN Learn 714 Effective Writing Skills<https://learn.icann.org/#/online-courses/a133652c-18a6-4828-8b22-c1f4081ec7…> * At-Large Briefing Session #1: Informed Consensus: An Approach to At-Large Position Development, 2 Dec 2025<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/SQB6JQ> * At-Large Briefing Session #2: Informed Consensus: An Approach to At-Large Position Development, 4 Dec 2025<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYCYJQ> 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/mrdfepbr The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/YoD6L Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/UkrtPmeeT0Ccjgn0Dyxttg (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 Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/>

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[lac-discuss-es] Invitación | Charla informal de At-Large: Participación en los Grupos de Trabajo de ICANN – 26 de enero
by lac-discuss-es＠icann.org Jan. 21, 2026

Jan. 21, 2026

[[-- Translated text (es -> en) --]] Dear members of LACRALO, If you've ever wondered what it means to participate in a group of If you work with ICANN, or have questions about how to do it, participate in These informal At-Large chats about how to participate in groups ICANN Working Group* (*At-Large Fireside Chats on Participating in ICANN Working Groups)* The session is open to all ALS and participants from the region and It constitutes an excellent opportunity to get closer to the spaces of ICANN's work and strengthening LACRALO's participation. You have the option to join one or both of the Fireside Chats as follows manner: - *On Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM UTC*, where *Eunice Alejandra Pérez Coello* will talk with *Cheryl Langdon-Orr* and *Hadia* Elminiawi.* - Agenda:<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/T4DqLQ> https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/T4DqLQ - Registration link: <https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/qwwikNmAQu-47gMfUGOluQ> https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/qwwikNmAQu-47gMfUGOluQ <https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/qwwikNmAQu-47gMfUGOluQ> - *On Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 12:00 UTC*, where *Justine Chew* will chat with *Alan Greenberg* and *Steinar Grøtterød* - Agenda *: <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/mIDmLQ> **https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/mIDmLQ <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/mIDmLQ> * - Registration link *: <https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/BWxng_9xTsKA4lIpKftfpQ> **https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/BWxng_ 9xTsKA4lIpKftfpQ <https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/BWxng_9xTsKA4lIpKftfpQ> * Our panelists are experienced members of the At-Large community who have participated in various ICANN working groups and will share They will share their experiences and answer your questions. These talks are part of the *Capacity Development Initiatives of At-Large for fiscal year 2026* <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hnv5EnPAOu99Narg13yTc1kOjozDArg_m6g_KQy…> and They form the basis of the recently adopted ALAC Rules of Procedure: Metrics and corrective actions for designees, December 16 2025. We hope to have your participation! Kind regards Eunice Alejandra Pérez Coello Member of ALAC ALS Internet Society Mx

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