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REMINDER / Meeting invitation: ALAC Monthly Call on Tuesday, 22 April 2025 at 16:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 22, 2025

April 22, 2025

Dear all, You are invited to the next ALAC Monthly Call which is scheduled for Tuesday, 22 April 2025 from 16:00 – 17:00 UTC. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/bdhz7e2d [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/bdhz7e2d__;!!PtGJab4!-GjgA76…> The agenda and call details are available at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/MoBzCg [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/MoB…> Join Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/95191027583?pwd=YPaiCaYW1E3glWb9B6bnSigJxp5ZmR.1 [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/j/95191027583?pwd=YPaiCaYW…> Password: %ALAC123!! Real time transcription (RTT) link: (subject to availability) : https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN [streamtext.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN__;…> If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff 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 Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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NARALO Call FOR NOMINATIONS OPEN - Leadership positions 2025
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 17, 2025

April 17, 2025

Dear All, On behalf of Greg Shatan, Chair of NARALO, this is to announce the start of the 2025 NARALO Elections, Selections and Appointment process. Full details are available on the 2025 NARALO Regional Selections <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/162299966/2…> wiki page. NARALO has three positions open this year for RALO selection/election: 1) ALAC Member; 2) NARALO Secretary, 3) ALAC NomCom Delegate to the NomCom from North America. Please note the important points regarding the process of nominations: 1) Nominations, including self-nominations must be made directly to their RALO’s mailing list; 2) Nominations must be posted to the 2025 ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments Workspace<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/162332709/2…> or by sending a note to At-Large staff<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. 3) A brief statement explaining why they believe they are a suitable candidate and must also complete or update their Statement of Interest (see: At-Large New SOIs Workspace<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+New+SOIs+Workspace>). NARALO Selection Timetable for 2025: * 9 April 2025 - Announcement of call for nominations and Nominee's Statement.* (NARALO requires a call for nominations of 30 days before the start of elections on 9 May.) * 09 April - 25 April 2025 - Nomination period (nominations accepted 30 days before the start of election). * 2 May 2025 - Deadline for nomination acceptances. Candidate statements should be submitted no later than 5 May 2025. * 5 May 2025 - 8 May 2025- Calls with the candidates if desired by the RALOs. * 9 May 2025 - 16 May 2025 - Elections (If required, elections will begin no later than one week after the deadline for nomination acceptances and end no later than two weeks after that deadline). * 2025 AGM [ ICANN84] - Newly elected ALAC Members and RALOs Leaders shall be seated at the end of the 2025 AGM following the close of the Board Meeting on 30 October 2025. .* NOTES ON NOMINATIONS 1. Candidates for office may be an Individual Member or a member of an ALS, and must be residents of North America. 2. No one who is currently serving on the Nominating Committee may be nominated for the ALAC. Seehttps://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en#VII-8 3. Nomcom delegates ending their terms in 2024 and 2025 are ineligible this year. See Nomcom Transition Section 27.5 Nomcom Delegate Terms<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/99737652/No…>: e) For the Nominating Committee with a term commencing at the conclusion of ICANN General Meeting in 2025, only those seats as identified in this Section 27.5(a)(i)-(iii) shall be filled, each for a two-year term. No person who served on either or both of the Nominating Committees with terms ending at the ICANN Annual General Meeting in 2024<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/99703963/20…> or 2025 shall be eligible for appointment to this term. 4. ALAC Member Requirements and Responsibilities<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/AG/pages/110232598> Please contact At-Large staff if you have any questions. At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<http://facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [signature_1261725996]

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The election of NARALO rep to the NOMCOM
by Evan Leibovitch April 17, 2025

April 17, 2025

Hi all, I am intrigued to see what I believe to be FIVE nominations (so far!) for the position of NARALO representative to the ICANN Nomination Committee. And I see that some of you have already posted qualifications. I would note that this particular position is quite different from that of being a rep on ALAC or a delegate to other ICANN communities. It does not require great strength in policy or ideology. Rather than demonstrating your own background in ICANN issues, should you win your role will be to work in a group to assess OTHER people's grasp of both the issues and their perspectives. That is, this is more of a human resources task to choose leaders than one which demands leadership itself. Discretion and the ability to work intensively within a small group are paramount. I am hoping that the candidates will consider this when posting their Statements of Interest. I am looking for people who would excel at being judges of potential leaders rather than being leaders themselves. I look forward to reading what each of the candidates has to say in asking for my vote. -- Evan Leibovitch, Toronto Canada @evanleibovitch / @el56

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Meeting invitation: ALAC-GAC Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on Thursday, 24 April 2025 at 16:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 17, 2025

April 17, 2025

Please join us and spread the word! REGISTER for ZOOM: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/BRIV7daPR7WDJZDX-GXOow Interpretation (integrated via zoom) English, Español, Français Dear All, On behalf of the ALAC & GAC Leadership, we are pleased to announce our third Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on “Regulatory Approaches to Cybersecurity and Internet Governance: Practical Insights on DNS Abuse, Cross-Border Data Access under the Budapest Convention, and the UN Cybercrime Convention (with Jan Kralik, Programme Manager, Cybercrime Division, Council of Europe)”, scheduled on Thursday, 24 April 2025, at 16:00 UTC. This session will offer expert perspectives on regulatory efforts addressing DNS abuse and cybercrime, with a focus on cross-border access to data under the Second Additional Protocol to the Budapest Convention and ongoing negotiations of the UN Cybercrime Convention. The discussion aims to provide a practical outlook on current developments at the intersection of cybersecurity and Internet governance. Other times: https://tinyurl.com/2p8nhruu Agenda: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/EwCJDQ<https://community.icann.org/x/L4CoGQ> Please register for the webinar via this link: Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/BRIV7daPR7WDJZDX-GXOow These briefing sessions will be held monthly and provide a valuable platform to discuss key regulatory and geopolitical developments and foster collaboration across regions. Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/atlarge.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!_eShJaTTg…> Facebook: facebook.com/icann [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…>atlarge [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…> Twitter: @ [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!_eS…>ICANNAtLarge [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!_eS…>

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ARIN Community Grants
by Glenn McKnight April 17, 2025

April 17, 2025

Announcement Do you have a project that needs funding, is noncommercial in nature, and benefits the Internet community within the ARIN service region? Apply now for a 2025 ARIN Community Grant. 2025 Grant Application: https://www.arin.net/applyforgrants The ARIN Community Grant Program provides financial grants in support of operational and research projects that improve the overall Internet industry and user environment, advancing ARIN’s mission and broadly benefiting the ARIN community within our region. Projects must fit into one or more of these four broad categories: - Internet technical improvements that promote and facilitate the expansion, development, and growth of the infrastructure of the Internet consistent with the public interest - Registry processes and technology improvements that help maintain a globally consistent and highly usable Internet number registry system - Informational outreach that advances the Internet on topics such as, but not limited to, IPv6 deployment, Internet research, and Internet governance - Research related to ARIN’s mission and operations For 2025, the ARIN Board of Trustees has approved a total expenditure of up to US$50,000 for grants of varying amounts, from $1,000 to $20,000, based on project need. We invite you to learn more about ARIN’s Community Grant Program and to find the link to the application form at: https://www.arin.net/grants. The call for applications is open now through 18 June 2025. Applicants should clearly demonstrate how their projects meet eligibility guidelines and selection criteria in the application form to improve chances of selection. ARIN looks forward to funding important projects through the ARIN Community Grant Program in 2025. Glenn McKnight, MA Virtual School of Internet Governance Chief Information Officer www.virtualsig.org *YOUR SOURCE FOR INTERNET GOVERNANCE EDUCATION * *Mobile 437-237-4655*

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ARIN and Diversity
by Glenn McKnight April 17, 2025

April 17, 2025

Hi Folks Since we mentioned the ARIN on the Road in June and the next GA in Canada will also be in Montreal in November Here is an article from John Curran, ARIN CEO https://www.arin.net/blog/2025/04/09/diversity-at-arin/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJuAj… Glenn McKnight, MA Virtual School of Internet Governance Chief Information Officer www.virtualsig.org *YOUR SOURCE FOR INTERNET GOVERNANCE EDUCATION * *Mobile 437-237-4655*

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RECORDED / Nomination of Waqar Ahmad for the NARALO NOMCOM rep.
by Yesim Saglam April 15, 2025

April 15, 2025

Dear Waqar, Your nomination acceptance is recorded. We will be using your e-mail below as your SoI for the position. Please let us know if you would like a different one to be recorded. Thank you. Kind Regards, Yeşim Sağlam From: Waqar Ahmad via NA-Discuss <na-discuss(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Waqar Ahmad <waqar.ravian1(a)gmail.com> Date: 15 April 2025 Tuesday at 18:43 To: NA Discuss <na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Cc: Mohibul Mahmud <mohibul.mahmud(a)gmail.com> Subject: [NA-Discuss] Re: Nomination of Waqar Ahmad for the NARALO NOMCOM rep. Hi Everyone, First, I sincerely thank Glenn, Mohibul, and Rookayya for nominating me for the ALAC Delegate to NOMCOM position. I truly appreciate your support. I hold a Master of Engineering Degree in Computer Networks from Toronto Metropolitan University, along with certifications in network security, cybersecurity, and the Project Management Professional (PMP) credential. With over 10 years of industry experience at national and international levels, I currently serve as a Senior Delivery Specialist at a leading service provider in Canada, specializing in Network and Internet infrastructure. Moreover, I am pursuing advanced studies in Data Science and AI to further expand my expertise. Affiliation: Within ICANN, I actively contribute in the following capacities: * Represent NARALO on the North American Community Advisory Team (NA-CAT) for the FY26-30 ICANN Regional Engagement Plan. * Served as a volunteer member of the NARALO Drafting Team for Universal Acceptance (UA) Day 2024. * Participate in the ICANN Policy Accelerator Program, deepening my understanding of policy development processes. * Regularly attend CPWG and OFB-WG calls to stay engaged in policy discussions affecting Internet end users. Beyond ICANN, I am involved in key Internet Governance and technical communities: * Volunteer Team Lead under VSIG, collaborating with Glenn on an innovative translation project. * Member of the Internet Society Canada Chapter and IEEE Toronto Section. * Active contributor in IETF and ITU working groups, including the U4SSC initiative. * ARIN 52 Fellow and engaged participant in ARIN PPML discussions. Motivation: My journey in ICANN began with fellowships at ICANN 79 and ICANN 81, where I gained firsthand insight into the roles of different constituencies and developed a strong interest in policy work. This experience motivated me to enroll in the ICANN Policy Accelerator Program to deepen my policy knowledge and actively participate in CPWG and OFB-WG discussions to advocate for the best interests of Internet end users. As I became more involved in ICANN’s ecosystem, my understanding of its diverse communities expanded. If selected as a NomCom Delegate, I will promote diversity and inclusion in leadership selections and will identify candidates who genuinely understand the challenges and priorities of the global Internet community within the scope of the ICANN mission. Regards, Waqar Ahmad MEng, PMP On Mon, Apr 14, 2025 at 8:23 AM Rookayya G via NA-Discuss <na-discuss(a)icann.org<mailto:na-discuss@icann.org>> wrote: Hi All, I support this nomination. Best, Rookayya On Sat, 12 Apr 2025 at 02:43, Mohibul Mahmud via NA-Discuss <na-discuss(a)icann.org<mailto:na-discuss@icann.org>> wrote: I would like to second Glenn’s nomination of Waqar Ahmad for the NARALO NomCom representative position. Waqar has been a dedicated and active member of the NARALO community, and I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside him in various Internet governance spaces. He brings a thoughtful, inclusive approach to his work and a strong understanding of the multi-stakeholder model. His commitment, collaborative spirit, and regional representation make him a strong fit for the NomCom role. I’m confident he would make a meaningful contribution. Fully in support of this nomination! Best regards, Mohibul On Fri, Apr 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM Glenn McKnight via NA-Discuss <na-discuss(a)icann.org<mailto:na-discuss@icann.org>> wrote: I am pleased to propose the nomination of Waqar Ahmad for the NARALO NOMCOM rep. Waqar is a dedicated NARALO member and a great addition to the representation on the NOMCOM https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/162332709/2… [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…> Glenn Glenn McKnight, MA Virtual School of Internet Governance Chief Information Officer www.virtualsig.org [virtualsig.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.virtualsig.org__;!!PtGJab4!5Cy3G0xHK8…> YOUR SOURCE FOR INTERNET GOVERNANCE EDUCATION Mobile 437-237-4655 ------ NA-Discuss mailing list -- na-discuss(a)icann.org<mailto:na-discuss@icann.org> To unsubscribe send an email to na-discuss-leave(a)icann.org<mailto:na-discuss-leave@icann.org> Visit the NARALO online at http://www.naralo.org [naralo.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.naralo.org__;!!PtGJab4!5Cy3G0xHK8m5UC…> ------ _______________________________________________ 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. ------ NA-Discuss mailing list -- na-discuss(a)icann.org<mailto:na-discuss@icann.org> To unsubscribe send an email to na-discuss-leave(a)icann.org<mailto:na-discuss-leave@icann.org> Visit the NARALO online at http://www.naralo.org [naralo.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.naralo.org__;!!PtGJab4!5Cy3G0xHK8m5UC…> ------ _______________________________________________ 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. ------ NA-Discuss mailing list -- na-discuss(a)icann.org<mailto:na-discuss@icann.org> To unsubscribe send an email to na-discuss-leave(a)icann.org<mailto:na-discuss-leave@icann.org> Visit the NARALO online at http://www.naralo.org [naralo.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.naralo.org__;!!PtGJab4!5Cy3G0xHK8m5UC…> ------ _______________________________________________ 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.

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Nomination of Waqar Ahmad for the NARALO NOMCOM rep.
by Glenn McKnight April 15, 2025

April 15, 2025

I am pleased to propose the nomination of Waqar Ahmad for the NARALO NOMCOM rep. Waqar is a dedicated NARALO member and a great addition to the representation on the NOMCOM https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/162332709/2… Glenn Glenn McKnight, MA Virtual School of Internet Governance Chief Information Officer www.virtualsig.org *YOUR SOURCE FOR INTERNET GOVERNANCE EDUCATION * *Mobile 437-237-4655*

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RECORDED / Nomination of Dana Cramer for NARALO NomCom
by Yesim Saglam April 15, 2025

April 15, 2025

Dear Kathleen, Your nomination is recorded. Thank you. Kind Regards, Yeşim Sağlam From: Kathleen Scoggin <kathleenscoggin(a)gmail.com> Date: 13 April 2025 Sunday at 21:29 To: NA Discuss <na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Cc: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Subject: [Ext] Nomination of Dana Cramer for NARALO NomCom Good afternoon all, I am pleased to nominate Dana Cramer for the NARALO NomCom position. Dana and I served as ISOC youth ambassadors together and she has been very involved in both the ICANN community and the broader internet governance ecosystem. Dana is a PhD Candidate in Toronto researching fluctuations in multistakeholder Internet governance and geopolitics. She also leads Youth IGF Canada, a national non-profit that works closely with youth all over Canada including rural, remote, and Indigenous stakeholders. Dana was also a NexGen, ICANN81 Fellow, and will be an ICANN83 fellow in June. She will also be part of the Government of Canada's official delegation to WSIS+20 in July, among many other accomplishments! The skills around PhD research and the NomCom position are closely aligned, making Dana a great fit for this position. The need to be objective, confidential, and evaluate information in a holistic and comprehensive manner is well evidenced in Dana's past work and training. Best, Kathleen

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Meeting invitation: NARALO Monthly Call on Monday, 14 April 2025 at 19:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 14, 2025

April 14, 2025

Dear All, The next NARALO Monthly call is scheduled for Monday, 14 April 2025 at 19:00 UTC 60 minutes. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/3r65ajsu<https://tinyurl.com/2p8rswua> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/BIH1Cg *****ZOOM ONLY**** Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/98239536691?pwd=1zYoPTunxlusUAXulKi1fcZyDHQlN0.1 Password: 04ax9Yp+Jv NARALO Wiki Space: https://community.icann.org/x/N5Qi If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff 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 Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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