[[-- Translated text (es -> en) --]] Dear colleagues, we made this report together with Our ALAC Member Eunice Pérez Cuello, we apologize for not having delivered day by day, but jet lag and the large number of meetings made it impossible to do so before. We send a big hug to everyone! *DAY 1. Saturday, March 8* *First At-Large Leadership Meeting at ICANN82 This welcome session was led by At-Large leaders with the aim to provide an overview of the agenda and objectives key to ICANN82. The importance of the active participation of end users in policymaking within ICANN. Leaders presented initiatives aimed at strengthening coordination between the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) and the Regional Organizations of At-Large (RALOs), ensuring that the voices of grassroots communities are heard. Strategies to improve communication were also discussed internal, optimize work processes and increase visibility At-Large in the ICANN ecosystem. Recording with interpretation in Spanish and English: Spanish <https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-08-T1656-regencya-...> English <https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-08-T1656-regencya-...> *Key At-Large Issues in Policy and Operations* During this session, the main challenges and opportunities were addressed in ICANN policies and operations that directly affect the At-Large community. Measures to mitigate abuse of the DNS, including the implementation of stricter controls on domain registrations and the need for greater collaboration with registrars. The importance of Universal Acceptance was also explored (UA) and the impact that the next round of new gTLDs will have on the end-user community. The need to work in close collaboration with other groups within ICANN to ensure security and stability of the domain name ecosystem. Recording with interpretation in Spanish and English: Spanish <https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-08-T2113-regencya-...> English *ALAC Community Engagement Subcommittee* The ALAC Community Engagement Subcommittee (ACES) presented its plan of work and strategies to increase participation and involvement of the ICANN community. Key initiatives such as programs were discussed training, dissemination of information and tools to facilitate the inclusion of new participants in ICANN activities. It was highlighted the importance of promoting Universal Acceptance and the need for ensure that all users can access and use usernames domain and email addresses in different languages and alphabets. In addition, the need to implement metrics for measure the impact of community engagement activities. Recording with interpretation in Spanish and English: Spanish <https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-08-T2113-regencya-...> English <https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-08-T2113-regencya-...> *Discussion on the At-Large Continuous Improvement Program (CIP)* The Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) is a key effort of At-Large to improve the efficiency and impact of their participation in the formulation of ICANN policies. During this session, key criteria were discussed identified by the RALOs and how they can be harmonized to maximize the effectiveness of the program. The importance of avoiding duplications of efforts and ensure that improvements are implemented in a coordinated manner throughout the At-Large community. Also The resources and support needed for the implementation of the CIP and the importance of establishing monitoring and evaluation mechanisms of progress. Recording with interpretation in Spanish and English: Spanish <https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-08-T2252-regencya-...> English <https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-08-T2252-regencya-...> *Meet the ICANN Community: At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC)* This session, aimed primarily at participants in the programs of Fellowship and NextGen, gave a detailed introduction to the Committee At-Large Advisor (ALAC). The organizational structure of the ALAC was explained. At-Large, the decision-making process and the role of the ALAC within ICANN. Participation opportunities for the New members and the importance of ALAC's work in representation of end users in Internet governance. The attendees had the opportunity to interact with ALAC leaders and make questions about how they can contribute to the community. Recording with interpretation in Spanish and English: Spanish <https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-09-T0008-regencya-...> English <https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-09-T0008-regencya-...> *Day 2. Sunday, March 9* *General Operations Finance and Budget Working Group **(OFB) WG)* This session began with a welcome from Michelle Desmider and the presentation of the agenda by Claire Craig, who thanked the effort of the group and highlighted the achievements obtained in response to public consultations. Cheryl Langdon-Orr and Bucola Oronti presented an update on the Continuous Improvement Program (CIP), highlighting ALAC priorities in terms of fulfillment of purpose, structural effectiveness, planning and priority setting, accountability, transparency, and communication with the multilateral community. There was discussion on the importance of clearly differentiating between ALAC and the At-Large community, with interventions by Sebastian Bachollet and Sergio Salinas Porto who highlighted this distinction. Alan Greenberg presented the draft plan operational for specific reviews, emphasizing the need for Flexibility in planning, greater community control in the processes of selection and leadership, budgetary clarity and transparency, and questioned certain processes imposed by ICANN staff. Finally, Jonathan Zuck and Sebastian Bachollet discussed the pause in the Review. Holistic Pilot (PHR), highlighting the need to move forward without delay unnecessary and clarify outstanding doubts that slow down the process. The session concluded with follow-up commitments on these outstanding issues. Recording with interpretation in Spanish and English: Spanish <https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-09-T1559-regencya-...> English <https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-09-T1559-regencya-...> *Coordination Session of the Regional At-Large Organizations* The coordination session of the Regional At-Large Organizations (RALOs) at ICANN 82 began with a welcome from Michelle Desmider and Greg Shatan. Sally Costerton, Senior Advisor to the ICANN President, highlighted the importance of collaboration between the At-Large community and the Global Stakeholder Engagement (GSE) team. He mentioned the need to define clear objectives, measure effective results, and continuously improve regional engagement and outreach strategies. Subsequently, representatives from each region (NARALO, APRALO, LACRALO, AFRALO, EURALO, and the Middle East) briefly presented their activities recent in collaboration with GSE regional teams, highlighting achievements such as universal acceptance (UA) events, outreach days on new gTLDs, and successful efforts to reactivate organizations local (ALSs). During the discussion, the importance of establishing metrics was emphasized. clear, especially related to the real impact of the commitment on target countries. Participants suggested using tools for monitoring and dashboards to better evaluate the results. Finally, it was concluded that it is necessary to improve the prior preparation of these meetings to focus on deeper discussions about the strategies that have been successful and how to replicate them in other regions. interregional coordination, including the sharing of experiences successful and lessons learned, was highlighted as a key point for future improvements. Recording with interpretation in Spanish and English: Spanish <https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-09-T1728-regencya-...> English <https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-09-T1728-regencya-...> *Joint session between the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) and the Group of Non-Commercial Stakeholders (NCSG)* In the joint session between the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) and the Group of Non-Commercial Stakeholders (NCSG), Jonathan Zuck and Rafiq Damak They began by emphasizing the importance of issues such as DNS abuse and Support for applicants to the new gTLD program. Farzaneh Badii presented on the need for a human rights impact assessment human rights in addressing DNS abuses, highlighting the importance of developing non-binding guidelines based on specific scenarios. Regarding the Applicant Support Program (ASP), Pedro Lennon explained: concerns related to the effectiveness of financial and non-financial support financial, as well as the need for greater outreach to communities underrepresented. Both organizations agreed that, although the program has progressed, there are still significant challenges, especially in regarding the complexity of the application process. Finally, topics on continuous improvement and reviews were addressed. specific, emphasizing the need to maintain independence in the review processes and improve clarity in ethics policies for community participants. It was concluded that both organizations share similar concerns and will seek to collaborate more closely to face these challenges. Recording with interpretation in Spanish and English: Spanish <https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-09-T2018-regencya-...> English <https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-09-T2018-regencya-...> *DAY 3. Monday, March 10* *Welcome Ceremony and Community Excellence Award* The Welcome Ceremony marked the formal start of ICANN82 with interventions by key ICANN leaders, including President and CEO of the organization. During the session, the importance of the multi-stakeholder governance model and efforts continued to strengthen the security, stability and resilience of the domain name ecosystem. The need for a greater international cooperation to address challenges such as fuel abuse DNS, Universal Acceptance and the Expansion of the Domain Name System domain. Within the framework of this session, the Excellence Award was presented Community, a recognition to the members of the ICANN community who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to ecosystem governance of the Internet. Significant contributions were highlighted in areas such as implementation of policies, training of new participants and improving accessibility at ICANN. This award reaffirms the value of the volunteer work within ICANN and its impact on building a more inclusive and safe digital environment. Recording with interpretation in Spanish and English: Spanish <https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-10-T1550-regencyb-...> English <https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-10-T1550-regencyb-...> *ICANN Meeting Organization Feedback Session* This session provided participants with the opportunity to provide comments on the effectiveness of ICANN meeting formats, in particularly hybrid and virtual events. Several challenges were discussed logistics, including connectivity in different regions, adaptation of the technological platforms used and the programming of meetings at times that allow for the equal participation of all time zones. The need to improve the accessibility of meetings was raised, ensuring that there is greater integration of interpretation tools and real-time subtitling to facilitate the participation of a diverse global community. There was also a discussion about digital fatigue can generate prolonged virtual meetings and were suggested strategies to improve user experience, such as more sessions dynamics, adequate break times and discussion formats more interactive. A key point of discussion was the balance between meetings in-person and virtual. Some community members emphasized the importance of face-to-face meetings for building relationships and more effective decision-making, while others They highlighted the advantages of virtuality in terms of inclusion and cost reduction. It was proposed to explore hybrid models that combine the following: best of both worlds and provide flexible options for participants. Recording with interpretation in Spanish and English: Spanish English *Question and Answer Session with the ICANN Executive Team* During this session, ICANN executives answered key questions of the community on issues related to policy implementation, regulatory compliance and the evolution of the naming ecosystem domain. One of the main topics addressed was the fight against DNS abuse, including ICANN's role in monitoring registrars and the measures being taken to prevent activities malicious such as phishing, malware and denial of service attacks. Questions were raised about ICANN's commitment to transparency and accountability, especially in relation to decision-making strategic decisions and resource allocation. Some participants expressed concerns about the lack of clarity in certain processes and requested improvements in communication with the community. In response, the The executive team highlighted ongoing efforts to strengthen the ICANN governance and improve the accessibility of key information. Another point of discussion was the future of the ICANN Grants Program. and opportunities to finance projects that support the development of The Internet at a global level. Possible improvements in the mechanisms were explored. selection and financing to ensure that resources are distribute equitably and effectively. The importance of Universal Acceptance and the need to ensure that all users can access and use domain names and email addresses in different languages and alphabets. The executive team reaffirmed its commitment to working with the community in the implementation of standards and best practices that allow more inclusive access to the domain name infrastructure. Recording with interpretation in Spanish and English: Spanish English ***NARALO session; **Round table on DNS Abuse and AI* The session "NARALO Roundtable on AI and DNS Abuse", held within the framework of the ICANN 82 meeting, was focused on analyzing the interaction between the Artificial intelligence (AI) and the abuse of the Domain Name System (DNS). The panel, moderated by Greg Shatan, featured recognized cybersecurity experts, including Jeff Bedzer (Clean DNS), Tim Moore (Microsoft) and Anna Neves (Portugal representative at the GAC). Tim Moore highlighted how Microsoft is using generative and predictive AI to increase the speed and accuracy of detecting and mitigating abuse of the DNS. He emphasized the need for organizations to adopt these defensive technologies quickly, given that malicious actors They are also leveraging AI to refine their attacks. Moore He also shared that Microsoft implemented strict policies to prevent cybercriminals to take advantage of their AI services, thus showing a internal commitment to the growing threat. Jeff Bedzer presented case studies on how Clean DNS uses advanced AI tools, including automated image analysis, Sentiment analysis of user-reported texts and detection rapid detection of emerging threats. He explained that thanks to AI, they are reduced considerably the response times to incidents, allowing detect compromised domains in seconds instead of hours or days. He also mentioned future challenges related to the creation automated creation of fake identities, use of stolen credentials and the increasing complexity of attacks that can only be effectively combated with the continued support of these technologies. Anna Neves provided a view from the European and sector perspective public, emphasizing that, although some companies have solid internal policies to address DNS abuse through AI, it is necessary to ensure that these types of policies are applied in a manner widespread and transparent. He advocated for ethical governance of AI that allow organizations, regulators and users to clearly understand how and why certain automated decisions are made. He also highlighted the importance of strengthening public-private partnerships and multi-stakeholder efforts to address the challenges of DNS abuse global level, especially involving academia and developers to anticipate future threats. During the discussion, relevant questions were raised by the public, addressing topics such as the effectiveness of AI in different languages to English, the need for further training and education for users in regions with lower digital literacy, and how to ensure transparency and explainability of the automated decisions it makes AI. The panel discussion highlighted how AI simultaneously represents a threat and an opportunity in the fight against DNS abuse. The general consensus was that, while cybercriminals take advantage of these technologies to more sophisticated attacks, the global community must respond with a rapid adoption of smart tools, strengthening alliances between public and private actors and developing clear regulatory frameworks that ensure their ethical and effective use. Recording with interpretation in Spanish and English: Spanish <https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-10-T2138-regencya-...> English <https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-10-T2138-regencya-...> *NARALO Town Hall* In this session, several key topics for the At-Large community were addressed. from North America. A brief summary of recent activities was presented, highlighting the success in the incorporation of around 20 new members individual, as well as a new ISOC chapter in Los Angeles. They mentioned recent successful events, such as a ping-pong tournament and activities related to universal acceptance (UA), emphasizing the need to continue improving the onboarding process of new members. Alan Greenberg spoke about NARALO's continuous improvement plan, highlighting four key areas: monitoring and reporting (metrics), greater participation of new members, strengthening onboarding and updating organizational documents. During the discussion identified the effective retention of new entrants as critical, suggesting strategies such as assigning personalized mentors to guide newcomers. The session also addressed challenges in youth participation. Some Young participants mentioned that current communication is not always effective and proposed using more modern platforms such as Instagram or Slack to improve interaction. The importance of use a more accessible language adapted to the young public, taking advantage of university events and in-person activities to attract and retain interested in new members. Finally, Eduardo Díaz reported on the Nominations Committee (NomCom) and explained the selection process for various positions available at ICANN, encouraging participants to apply and offering advice personalized. The session concluded by emphasizing the importance of listening to new members and continually adapt to improve the experience within NARALO. Recording with interpretation in Spanish and English: Spanish English *Day 4. Tuesday, March 11* *Joint Meeting: GAC and ALAC* In this joint session, the GAC and ALAC addressed issues of common interest, such as combating DNS abuse and Internet governance in the context of *WSIS+20*. The findings of the *Infermal* report were discussed, in which ALAC reaffirmed its support for policies that regulate records massive domains and improve identity verification mechanisms. The need for better communication between the GAC and ALAC was highlighted to share information on intergovernmental processes and ensure the early community involvement in key discussions. It was agreed Strengthen collaboration at the national level through governance forums Internet Federations (IGFs) and meetings with government representatives. Recording with interpretation in Spanish and English: Spanish English *GAC Discussion on DNS Abuse* The Government Advisory Committee (GAC) presented the results of its survey on DNS abuse, highlighting the diversity of approaches that governments adopted to address the problem. The efforts of ICANN's compliance in the matter, noting that in 2024 they were suspended More than 8,000 domains were compromised due to malicious activity. The report was presented *Infermal*, which analyzes how bulk domain registrations and APIs facilitate DNS abuse. The *Domain Metrica Project* was also launched, a new ICANN initiative to track and mitigate DNS abuse with greater precision. Finally, mitigation strategies were explored, including the possibility of establishing policy development processes (PDPs) to regulate mass domain registrations and the implementation of identity verification measures for high-risk registrants. Recording with interpretation in Spanish and English: Spanish <https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-11-T1555-columbiac...> English <https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-11-T1555-columbiac...> *Joint Session: ICANN Board and ALAC* The meeting between the ICANN Council and ALAC addressed several key topics, including the *Continuous Improvement Program (CIP)*, the *Reviews Holistic*, the *Volunteer Workload* and the *Review Standards Specific*. ALAC presented progress in the implementation of the CIP, highlighting its structure based on *SMART* criteria and the inclusion of the RALOs in their development. Concern was also expressed about delays in the *Pilot Holistic Review (PHR)* and the Council was urged to restart the *ATRT4* process with a clear focus on transparency and accountability accounts. The work overload of volunteers was discussed due to the overlapping of public consultation periods and tight deadlines, which makes participation difficult. The ICANN Board recognized these problems and committed to evaluating improvements in the management of public comments and in scheduling revisions. Recording with interpretation in Spanish and English: Spanish <https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-11-T2019-regencyb-...> English <https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-11-T2019-regencyb-...> *ALAC Open Meeting* The ALAC open meeting allowed community members to discuss key topics related to At-Large and receive updates from various areas within ICANN. Topics such as the work of the Office of the ICANN Ombudsman, the selection process for Chair 15 of the ICANN Board and Nominating Committee (NomCom) update. stressed the importance of transparency in the selection process and the need to attract diverse candidates to open positions. In addition, The ICANN Grant Program was launched, receiving 247 applications and awarded funding to 23 projects, with a total of 9.9 millions of dollars allocated to initiatives focused on the safety of the DNS, digital inclusion and education. Recording with interpretation in Spanish and English: Spanish <https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-11-T2136-regencya-...> English <https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-11-T2136-regencya-...> *DNS WOMEN: "Challenges are on the table – Join this debate!"* The DNS Women session provided a space for women and allies of the domain name industry to share experiences, identify challenges and celebrated achievements. The historical role of women was addressed in the development of the Internet, with a special tribute to Elizabeth “Jake” Feinler, pioneer in the creation of WHOIS and the first name systems of the Internet. In addition, the European DNS Women initiative was presented, which seeks to strengthen female leadership in the industry through networks mentoring and advocacy. The need to further involve youth in Internet governance, highlighting that empowerment of young people directly benefits female participation in these spaces. Recording with interpretation in Spanish and English: Spanish <https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-11-T2316-regencya-...> English <https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-11-T2316-regencya-...> *Day 5. Wednesday, March 12* *Internet Core Values **1**: Evolution and Challenges for ICANN* This plenary session addressed the fundamental values of the Internet and how These are affected by regulatory, geopolitical and changes technological. Key principles such as global connectivity were discussed, interoperability, openness, decentralization, robustness, reliability and net neutrality. The growing Concern about Internet fragmentation due to sovereignty digitalization of states, strict regulations and centralization of the control on technological platforms. The impact of the WSIS+20 process on the governance of The Internet and ICANN's role in preserving the multi-stakeholder model stakeholders. Views were presented on how the evolution technological, including artificial intelligence, blockchain and new regulations on domain names, could redefine values fundamentals of the Internet. There was consensus on the need for a more active participation of the community in the defense of these values before regulatory bodies and governments. Recording with interpretation in Spanish and English: Spanish <https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-12-T1708-regencya-...> English <https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-12-T1708-regencya-...> *At-Large Plenary****2: SubPro Promises and the New Round of gTLDs* In this session, the progress and challenges of the New Development Program were analyzed. gTLDs and the Subsequent Procedure (SubPro). Two were identified Main topics of discussion: mitigating DNS abuse in the new round and equal access to the domain application program. Growing concerns about mass registrations of name tags were discussed. dominance by malicious actors who facilitate fraud and attacks cybersecurity. Some participants argued that ICANN has not yet implemented sufficient measures to prevent these abuses before the launch of the new round. The importance of providing financial support to applicants from developing regions, who face economic and knowledge barriers in the application process. In addition, the need to expand outreach and education on the program, simplifying the application processes and ensuring a fair access to all stakeholders. The session concluded with a survey interactive to measure public perception of progress and challenges of the new round of gTLDs. Recording with interpretation in Spanish and English: Spanish <https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-12-T2012-regencya-...> English <https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-12-T2012-regencya-...> *LAC Space *(*LAC Space*) The *LAC Space* session was held with the participation of representatives of the Latin American and Caribbean region at ICANN. The The meeting began with an introduction to the topics to be discussed, including Updates from ICANN Board members in the region, reports from organizations such as LACRALO and the AFTLD, as well as discussions on opportunities in the region and recent events, such as the Caribbean IGF in Trinidad and Tobago. Also featured was a special appearance by Sally Costerton, senior advisor to the ICANN president, who spoke about the importance of relationships in all regions. In the first part of the session, *León Sánchez*, member of the Board of ICANN provided an update on the topics addressed at the recent Board workshop prior to the ICANN public meeting. discussed topics such as the review of the ICANN meeting model for optimize costs and improve efficiency in participation, progress in the implementation of recommendations from internal reviews and the challenges of the *Pilot Holistic Review*. Preparation was also mentioned for the *WSIS+20* process, the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Norway and the status of the Applicant Support Programme under the next round of new gTLDs. Additionally, issues were addressed related to ICANN's financial stability and strategies for optimize expenses without compromising the organization's operations. A space was opened for questions, in which *Claire Craig* intervened highlighting the importance of the ALAC's work in strengthening the representation of end users within ICANN. Likewise, *Juan Manuel Rojas* asked about strategies to encourage participation of the region in the *Applicant Support Program*, to which León Sánchez responded by mentioning the efforts of dissemination and technical assistance for interested in the program, pointing out that it is a process of continuous learning in this initial phase. Subsequently, *Federica*, representative of the AFTLD, presented two reports recent. The first addressed the relationship between free trade agreements trade and management of ccTLDs in the region, highlighting the evolution in the provisions included in these agreements. The second report mapped the participation of ccTLDs in Internet governance at different levels national and regional, demonstrating their key role in multi-stakeholder forums stakeholders and in training and awareness initiatives public. Then, *Sergio Salinas Porto*, secretary of LACRALO, presented a update on working groups within the organization. He mentioned the recent creation of the *DNS Abuse Working Group*, which began with a training session. The *Affairs group was also highlighted ICANN Contractuals*, made up of lawyers from the region, whose The objective is to monitor contractual aspects within the ecosystem ICANN. Progress was mentioned in the active participation metric in the community and growth of the *Universal Acceptance* group in the region. Finally, the lack of interpretation in some cases was noted. key meetings within ICANN, such as the character group diacritics in Latin scripts, which makes it difficult for Spanish-speaking members. *Banda Scartesini* presented information about the available positions in the *NomCom*, highlighting the importance of the region nominating candidates for the Board, GNSO and ccNSO, since they will not be considered this year applicants from North America. He emphasized that the selection committee is looking for profiles with experience in Internet governance and knowledge in finance and management. Finally, *Janeah* from the Caribbean Telecommunications Union gave a toast an update on the *Caribbean IGF*, while *Pablo Rodríguez*, from the ccNSO, shared details about his presentation at the IGF in Trinidad and Tobago, highlighting the importance of strengthening the presence of the ccNSO at events in the region. The session concluded with a group photo and an invitation to the next edition. from *LAC Space*, which will take place within the framework of ICANN 84 in Oman. Recording with interpretation in Spanish and English: Spanish <https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-12-T2331-regencya-...> English <https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-12-T2331-regencya-...> *Day 6. Thursday, March 13* *Update on Geopolitical, Legislative and Regulatory Developments* This session provided an update on regulations and changes legislative measures that impact ICANN and global Internet governance. discussed governance strategies in the European Commission and the ITU, as well as the implications of the WSIS+20 process. The impact of new regulations on DNS resilience was highlighted, such as the implementation of NIS2, which imposes higher security requirements for critical infrastructure operators. The following were also addressed: regulations on geographical indications in domain names and how these could affect ICANN. Another key point was ICANN's role in digital diplomacy, ensuring that its multi-stakeholder model continues to be recognized in the international level. The importance of monitoring these was emphasized legislative changes and maintain active participation in global forums to defend the stability and security of the Internet. Recording with interpretation in Spanish and English: Spanish <https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-13-T1546-regencyb-...> English <https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-13-T1546-regencyb-...> *ICANN Public Forum* The ICANN 82 Public Forum provided an opportunity for the community to express their concerns directly to the ICANN Board. discussed key issues such as fairness in the new round of gTLDs, the access to the ICANN Grants Program and mitigating abuse of DNS. The need to improve youth participation in the Internet governance and promoting transparency in decision-making from ICANN. Sustainability concerns were also addressed financial of the organization and the impact of regulatory policies on its operating model. Recording with interpretation in Spanish and English: Spanish <https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-13-T1709-regencyb-...> English <https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-13-T1709-regencyb-...> *ICANN Grant Program* At this session, a report on the first round of the Program was presented. of ICANN Grants, including statistics on the amount of applications received and the challenges in distributing funds. He highlighted that, of the 247 applications received from 64 countries, only 23 projects were selected. Barriers faced by underrepresented regions were discussed. access to these funds and the need to improve communication about them Selection criteria. Possible adjustments to the program were also evaluated to make it more accessible and equitable in future rounds. Recording with interpretation in Spanish and English: Spanish English *At-Large Leadership Summary* In the closing session, the main debates and actions were reviewed. arising during ICANN 82. The need to strengthen the collaboration with the GAC and other stakeholders, improve services translation at ICANN and promote Universal Acceptance (UA). Challenges in the Fellowship and NextGen programs were also addressed, highlighting the importance of ensuring the continuity of the participation of beneficiaries in the ICANN community. Key topics were reviewed for At-Large, including log data accuracy, mitigation DNS abuse and the impact of the new round of gTLDs. Recording with interpretation in Spanish and English: Spanish <https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-13-T2148-regencya-...> English <https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-13-T2148-regencya-...> *ICANN Board Meeting* The ICANN Board discussed various strategic topics, including the Announcement of upcoming meetings in Prague, Mumbai and Lisbon, and welcome Byron Holland's official as a new member. The Strategic Plan 2026-2030 was approved, highlighting priorities such as digital inclusion and technological evolution. The following were also recognized: 10 years of work by the Universal Acceptance Working Group (UASG) and approved revisions to the Board's Risk Committee to expand its supervision in internal audits and risk management. Recording with interpretation in Spanish and English: Spanish <https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-13-T2319-regencyb-...> English <https://audio.icann.org/meetings/sea82/sea82-OPEN-2025-03-13-T2319-regencyb-...> *Sergio Salinas Porto**Internaut President Argentina - LACRALO/ICANN <https://atlarge.icann.org/ralos/lacralo> **Argentine Association of Internet users<http://www.internauta.org.ar/> /FeTIA <http://www.fetia.org.ar/> **FUILAC- Federation of Internet Users from LAC<https://fuilac.org> **Facebook: salinasporto <http://www.facebook.com/salinasporto> **twitter: sergiosalinas <http://twitter.com/sergiosalinas> **Mobi:+54 9 223 5 215819**"I wish we can be disobedient, every time we receive orders that humiliate our * * conscience or violate our common sense" Eduardo Galeano*