*Invitation to ICANN Middle-EAst Space Session at ICANN 81 - Hybrid meeting* Join us for our ICANN ME Space session during ICANN 81, where we’ll explore the latest developments and unique perspectives impacting the Middle East. This session promises to be a collaborative and forward-looking dialogue, engaging key voices on issues shaping our region’s digital future. 🗓 *Thursday, 14 November 2024* 🕒 *13:15 - 14:30 Turkey / 10:15 UTC* 📍* ICANN 81 – **Istanbul Congress Center. **ME Space Session Room - Beylerbeyi (Secondary Ballroom) ID#15928 * *Zoom Link*: will be send and shared same day of the session (Thursday 14 November 2024) Don’t miss this chance to connect, contribute, and be part of the conversation that drives change! Looking forwards! ME Space Co-chairs, Amin Hacha and Layal Jebran --------------------------------- ICANN Middle-East Space Session Agenda: 1. *Welcome and Opening Remarks* a. *Duration:* 5 minutes b. *Speakers:* · ME Space Co-Chairs: Amin Hacha and Layal Jebran. · Baher Osmat, ICANN Regional Vice President for stakeholder engagement in the Middle East and Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) Regional Office 2. *Topic 1: New gTLD Applicant Support Program for Diversity in the DNS Industry* a. *Duration:* 25 minutes b. *Discussion:* · Provide an overview and discussion of the statement draft prepared by the drafting team. c. *Input:* · presenting the Draft Statement. · Sally Costerton, Interim ICANN President and CEO. · Kristy Buckley, ASP Program Lead. 3. *Topic 2: DNS Abuse Mitigation Program* a. *Duration:* 25 minutes b. *Speakers:* · Ram Mohan, SSAC Chairperson. · Adiel Akplogan, VP of technical engagement. · SSAC members: Hadia El Meniawi, and Layal Jebran. c. *Focus Areas:* · INFERMAL (Inferential Analysis of Maliciously Registered Domains) · SIFT (Special Interest Forum on Technology) 4. *Q&A Session* a. *Duration:* 10 minutes b. *Format:* Open floor for questions from participants 5. *Session Remarks and Closing Remarks* a. *Duration:* 5 minutes b. Summary and final thoughts from Co-Chairs Amin Hacha and/or Layal Jebran <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_camp...> Virus-free.www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_camp...> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>
