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Meeting invitation: NARALO Monthly Call on Monday, 09 February 2026 at 20:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 9, 2026

Feb. 9, 2026

Dear All, The next NARALO Monthly call is scheduled for Monday, 09 February 2026 at 20:00 UTC 60 minutes. For other times: <https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=+NARALO+Monthly+C…> <https://tinyurl.com/2p9smvyy> <https://tinyurl.com/mumry4y7> <https://tinyurl.com/m5myprwd> HERE<https://tinyurl.com/3frc9y6e> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYCFLg Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/96975624821?pwd=vjsbb1Dq7BMYw2rWA4yI1MbqDK867k.1 Password: @.zGVk7Ugj 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 www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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At-Large Board Member Selection
by Alan Greenberg Feb. 5, 2026

Feb. 5, 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 Gisella Gruber Feb. 2, 2026

Feb. 2, 2026

[cid:image001.jpg@01DC907D.30D3C950] 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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TT IGF Started now for today and tomorrow
by Glenn McKnight Jan. 29, 2026

Jan. 29, 2026

Trinidand and Tobago IGF Now on and tomorrow https://igf.tt/ Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android: https://zoom.us/w/98864848459?tk=-R_SdYXHbiwcs7qAgTKmy7ilzZJ9Ic_MRtv2SuB0Uy… Passcode:370219 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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Fwd: Predictions on AI’s role in war, love, and power in 2026 from Mozilla Fellows
by Glenn McKnight Jan. 29, 2026

Jan. 29, 2026

FYI Call for Mozilla fellows closes tomorrow Jan 30th. Canada not participating but US citizens can. Details https://www.mozillafoundation.org/en/what-we-do/grantmaking/fellowship/ Link for Nominations https://mozillafoundation.tfaforms.net/184 Glenn McKnight, MA Virtual School of Internet Governance Chief Information Officer www.virtualsig.org *YOUR SOURCE FOR INTERNET GOVERNANCE EDUCATION * *Mobile 437-237-4655* ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Mozilla Foundation <hello(a)eml.mozillafoundation.org> Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2026 at 10:34 Subject: Predictions on AI’s role in war, love, and power in 2026 from Mozilla Fellows To: Glenn McKNight <mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com> The future of technology is not inevitable. Hear from our experts what's at stake. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ [image: Mozilla Foundation] <https://links.mozilla.org/t/y-l-awluz-dikutubhj-r/> [image: Mozilla Foundation] <https://links.mozilla.org/t/y-l-awluz-dikutubhj-y/> Donate <https://links.mozilla.org/t/y-l-awluz-dikutubhj-j/> Hello Glenn, AI is evolving fast—reshaping how we work, learn, create, and connect in real time. To understand what’s coming next, we turned to the people building, researching, and reimagining AI every day: *Mozilla Fellows.* These leading tech thinkers share grounded, human first predictions for the year ahead—offering a clear view of what’s at stake and what trustworthy AI must look like in the years to come. *Watch their 2026 predictions now <https://links.mozilla.org/t/y-l-awluz-dikutubhj-t/>*. *Explore all 2026 Fellows’ predictions →* <https://links.mozilla.org/t/y-l-awluz-dikutubhj-i/> *Here’s a glimpse of what our Fellows see on the horizon:* [image: Sarra Hannachi] <https://links.mozilla.org/t/y-l-awluz-dikutubhj-d/> *Sarra Hannachi, *Tunisia *War: What is AI good for?* From battlefield decisions to mass surveillance, AI is reshaping conflict faster than the world can respond. Sarra explains why 2026 is a critical moment to demand accountability—and protect people before profit or power. *Watch: AI, conflict and accountability → <https://links.mozilla.org/t/y-l-awluz-dikutubhj-h/>* [image: Priya Goswami] <https://links.mozilla.org/t/y-l-awluz-dikutubhj-k/> *Priya Goswami, * Hong Kong *AI loves you* Priya explores the rise of AI companions and how they’re reshaping intimacy, grief, and identity—raising urgent questions about care, consent, and ethical guardrails. *Read: Intimacy and identity → <https://links.mozilla.org/t/y-l-awluz-dikutubhj-u/>* [image: Khaled Koubaa] <https://links.mozilla.org/t/y-l-awluz-dikutubhj-o/> *Khaled Koubaa, *United States *Is this thing on?* Khalid highlights the growing gap between fast-moving AI and slow-moving governance. His call: rebuild digital literacy and global cooperation so people can engage AI systems with confidence. *Watch: Governance and digital literacy →* <https://links.mozilla.org/t/y-l-awluz-dikutubhj-b/> [image: Eduard Martin-Borregon] <https://links.mozilla.org/t/y-l-awluz-dikutubhj-n/> *Eduard Martin-Borregon,* Mexico *Our house, our rules* Eduard looks at how communities are reclaiming power by building independent digital infrastructure—and reducing reliance on dominant tech platforms. *Watch: Digital community sovereignty → <https://links.mozilla.org/t/y-l-awluz-dikutubhj-p/>* [image: Instagram] <https://links.mozilla.org/t/y-l-awluz-dikutubhj-x/> *Follow Mozilla Foundation on Instagram to find behind-the-scenes updates, explainers, and people across this community working toward a better tech future.* *Follow @MozillaFoundation → * <https://links.mozilla.org/t/y-l-awluz-dikutubhj-m/> These predictions point to a simple truth: the best version of our tech future starts with people. When we support those advancing digital rights and building trustworthy AI, we help keep people at the center of what comes next. *As we enter 2026, our Fellows make one thing clear: AI’s future isn’t predetermined.* It’s in motion—and together, we can help lift it toward something better. Grateful to be a part of this alongside you, *Lindsey Dodson* Director, Global Grants Mozilla Foundation *P.S.* The Mozilla Fellows you just heard from are part of a global community shaping a better tech future—and you could be part of it too. If you’re building technology in service of people and communities (or know someone who is), *nominations for the 2026 Mozilla Fellows close January 30, 2026. 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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: REMINDER / Invitation to attend the NARALO Open House - WEDNESDAY 28 January 18 UTC
by Brenda Brewer Jan. 28, 2026

Jan. 28, 2026

Dear NARALO Members (but particularly NEW members), On behalf of NARALO leaders, we would like to welcome several new (and not so new) members who have joined NARALO in the last year: ALS Internet Society of Los Angeles and Southern California Internet Society Hawaii Chapter Internet Society Ontario Chapter INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS Dana Cramer Caleb Ogundele Bridget Chase Lily Botsyoe Andrew De La Rosa Miracle Onyebuchim Ana Teresa Rodríguez We look forward to your participation (and continued participation) in ICANN’s At-Large ecosystem. To help you to further engage, we are pleased to invite you to the first NARALO "Open House" -- an onboarding and introductory call designed specifically for new NARALO members. This session will provide an overview of NARALO, its role within At-Large and ICANN, and the resources and opportunities available to support your engagement and collaboration. The call will also serve as an opportunity for everyone to introduce themselves, share their interests, and to get to know fellow members of the community better. We hope this will be a welcoming space to ask questions, connect with peers, and learn how to actively participate in NARALO and ICANN processes. NARALO Open House Call Details: Date: [Wednesday 28 January] Time: [18 UTC for 1 hr] Connection details: Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/94951452399?pwd=k9u6GUr6NdoiIZBHPlMrTscT0uVvqC.1 Password: 0^D79a#szV We strongly encourage all new members to attend and take part in this important first step in your NARALO journey. If you have any questions in advance, please feel free to reach out. We look forward to meeting you and working together. Warm regards, NARALO Leadership

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DNSSEC article in Circle ID
by Glenn McKnight Jan. 28, 2026

Jan. 28, 2026

https://circleid.com/posts/the-excruciating-slow-rise-of-dnssec 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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REMINDER - Invitation to attend the NARALO Open House - WEDNESDAY 28 January 18 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 27, 2026

Jan. 27, 2026

Dear NARALO Members (but particularly NEW members), On behalf of NARALO leaders, we would like to welcome several new (and not so new) members who have joined NARALO in the last year: ALS Internet Society of Los Angeles and Southern California Internet Society Hawaii Chapter Internet Society Ontario Chapter INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS Dana Cramer Caleb Ogundele Bridget Chase Lily Botsyoe Andrew De La Rosa Miracle Onyebuchim Ana Teresa Rodríguez We look forward to your participation (and continued participation) in ICANN’s At-Large ecosystem. To help you to further engage, we are pleased to invite you to the first NARALO "Open House" -- an onboarding and introductory call designed specifically for new NARALO members. This session will provide an overview of NARALO, its role within At-Large and ICANN, and the resources and opportunities available to support your engagement and collaboration. The call will also serve as an opportunity for everyone to introduce themselves, share their interests, and to get to know fellow members of the community better. We hope this will be a welcoming space to ask questions, connect with peers, and learn how to actively participate in NARALO and ICANN processes. NARALO Open House Call Details: Date: [Wednesday 28 January] Time: [18 UTC for 1 hr] Connection details: Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/94951452399?pwd=k9u6GUr6NdoiIZBHPlMrTscT0uVvqC.1 Password: 0^D79a#szV We strongly encourage all new members to attend and take part in this important first step in your NARALO journey. If you have any questions in advance, please feel free to reach out. We look forward to meeting you and working together. Warm regards, NARALO Leadership

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Re: [Ext] Re: Call for EOIs: ALAC Mentor for ICANN Fellowship Program for ICANN87-ICANN89
by Heidi Ullrich Jan. 26, 2026

Jan. 26, 2026

Hi Dana, Thanks for your note and EOI. It is past the deadline. However, we are adding it to the list of submitted EOIs and will ask the members of the AASC regarding whether it can be considered. Kind regards, Heidi From: "dana.cramer(a)torontomu.ca" <dana.cramer(a)torontomu.ca> Date: Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:55 AM To: Heidi Ullrich <Heidi.Ullrich(a)icann.org>, "na-discuss(a)icann.org" <na-discuss(a)icann.org> Cc: Jonathan Zuck <JZuck(a)innovatorsnetwork.org> Subject: [Ext] Re: [NA-Discuss] Call for EOIs: ALAC Mentor for ICANN Fellowship Program for ICANN87-ICANN89 Hi Heidi, I hope you had a nice weekend. Is it possible for me to still submit my EoI? Sorry, I missed this item to complete before Friday, I crossed my wires on what was due on what day in my task list. If able, I have attached my EoI for consideration. Thank you for your time. All the best, Dana Dana Cramer (she/her/elle) PhD Candidate | Toronto Metropolitan University President & CEO | Young Digital Leaders of Canada e: dana.cramer(a)torontomu.ca<mailto:dana.cramer@torontomu.ca> s: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-cramer/ [linkedin.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.linkedin.com/in/dana-cramer/__;!!PtG…> Research Interests: Internet Governance; Internet Fragmentation; International Affairs; Multiple Public Internets; Internet Infrastructure & Standards; Telecommunications & Technology Policy; Geopolitical Competition; Internet Usage; Sustainable Development Winner of the 2025 CRTC Prize for Excellence in Policy Research (PhD category): Cramer, Dana. (2025). Collaborative Oversight: The Emergence of Digital Regulators Forums for Governing Domestic Digital Sectors. Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission. https:// [crtc.gc.ca]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/crtc.gc.ca/eng/acrtc/prx/2025cramer.htm__…>crtc.gc.ca/eng/acrtc/prx/2025cramer.htm [crtc.gc.ca]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/crtc.gc.ca/eng/acrtc/prx/2025cramer.htm__…> From: Heidi Ullrich via NA-Discuss <na-discuss(a)icann.org> Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:52 PM To: na-discuss(a)icann.org <na-discuss(a)icann.org> Cc: Jonathan Zuck <JZuck(a)innovatorsnetwork.org> Subject: [NA-Discuss] Call for EOIs: ALAC Mentor for ICANN Fellowship Program for ICANN87-ICANN89 Dear All, On behalf of Jonathan Zuck, ALAC Chair, this is a call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for persons to apply to be the ALAC Mentor for the ICANN Fellowship Program for the period ICANN87-89. The ALAC is requested to nominate one individual as a Mentor. Eligibility Criteria for Mentors: * Mentors must plan on a time commitment of approximately 30–40 hours before, during, and immediately after each ICANN Public Meeting. This includes extensive pre-meeting preparation, on-site support for assigned fellows, and post-meeting support, where applicable. * Each mentor will serve a term that includes three consecutive ICANN Public Meetings, beginning with ICANN87. * Mentors are expected to adhere to the Fellowship Program guidelines<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/fellowship-mentoring-guidelines-2018-…> to help ensure consistency in capacity development opportunities for fellows and to help fellows actively participate in ICANN's work. * Mentors will receive travel funding support (if applicable). * Mentors cannot serve on the Fellowship Program Selection Committee while serving their mentor terms. For more information on the guidelines and expectations, please visit the ICANN Fellowship page<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/fellowship-mentoring-2018-10-15-en> for additional details about the mentorship program<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/fellowship-mentoring-2018-10-15-en> Interested At-Large Members are requested to send their Expression of Interest (EOI) to At-Large Staff no later than Friday, 23 January 2026 by 23:59 UTC. The ALAC Appointee Selection Subcommittee (AASC) will review the EOIs and notify the ALAC of their selections. The ALAC must submit the name of the individual selected to Fellowship Staff no later than 10 February 2026. Kind regards, Heidi Heidi Ullrich, PhD VP, Policy Development & At-Large Relations Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +1 310 437 3956 Fax: +1 310 823 8649 Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/atlarge.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!5uOU8EgBt…>

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