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SOI Submission - NARALO Chair Candidacy - Eduardo Melendez
by Eduardo Meléndez Jr. (Santiago) April 28, 2026

April 28, 2026

Dear Michelle, Thank you for confirming that my self-nomination for the NARALO Chair role has been recorded. Please find my Statement of Interest below for the record. I am also prepared to provide any additional information required by At-Large Staff or NARALO leadership. Cordially, *Eduardo Meléndez Jr. (Santiago), PhD* *Founder, **CEO, President* *Principal Investigator (PI)* *NCAE-C Scholar* [image: image.png] *[image: image.png]** +1 (939) 715-0060* *[image: A black and white printerAI-generated content may be incorrect.]** +1 (939) 715-0061* [image: image.png] *eduardomelendezjr(a)itaics.org* <eduardomelendezjr(a)itaics.org> [image: image.png] *https://www.itaics.org* <https://www.itaics.org/> [image: image.png] *https://www.linkedin.com/company/itaics <https://www.linkedin.com/company/itaics>* ─────────────────────────────────────────────── CONFIDENTIALITY & NON-DISCLOSURE NOTICE This electronic message and any attachments may contain confidential, proprietary, or legally privileged information belonging to ITAICS LLC. This communication is intended only for the designated recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, use, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. Under the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (18 U.S.C. § 1833), the Economic Espionage Act (18 U.S.C. § 1831 et seq.), and applicable non-disclosure laws and agreements, you are legally obligated to protect the confidentiality of any sensitive or proprietary information disclosed in this email. Any unauthorized disclosure or misuse may result in civil and/or criminal liability. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify the sender by reply email and permanently delete the original message and any attachments. Do not forward, copy, or store this message. By communicating with ITAICS LLC, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of confidentiality and non-disclosure described herein. ITAICS LLC – Institute of Technology of Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security Website: www.itaics.org | Email: contactus(a)itaics.org

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Re: NA-Discuss Digest, Vol 234, Issue 5
by Denise de alcantara-hochbaum April 28, 2026

April 28, 2026

Dear Members and Staff, I am pleased to nominate Judith Hellerstein for the ICANN ALAC position representing NARALO. I have known Judith for many years and greatly respect her integrity, experience, and dedication to public service. Her extensive work within ICANN (over 15 years), along with her strong commitment to representing end users—especially underserved communities and persons with disabilities from different parts of the world—make her an outstanding candidate. Judith is collaborative, proactive, thoughtful, and results-oriented. She brings people together, builds consensus across diverse topics, and approaches challenges with clarity and purpose. During her previous service on ALAC, where she was selected by NomCom, she contributed actively to the OFB Working Group and the CPWG. She participated attentively in policy review processes and authored and co-authored more than 15 public comments over two years. In addition, she has been consistently engaged in all required ALAC/NARALO activities, as expected by ICANN members in leadership positions. Her work in Internet governance extends beyond ICANN. She has been an active participant in the IGF for several years and is also involved with ISOC-DC. In summary, everything mentioned here reflects that she is a unique and dedicated member of the At-Large community, fully embracing the core values expected by ICANN: staying engaged, contributing actively, attending meetings regularly, and communicating responsibly when unable to attend. I have full confidence in her ability to continue serving as an excellent and effective representative voice for NARALO. My kind regards to all, Denise *Denise Avivit de Alcantara Hochbaum*, PhD, AIA International Member *Mobile: +1 (917) 757-2513 * *910 M Street NW Apt 501 Washington DC* *Design Factor Solutions, President* On Sun, Apr 12, 2026 at 8:36 AM <na-discuss-request(a)icann.org> wrote: > Send NA-Discuss mailing list submissions to > na-discuss(a)icann.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send a message with subject or > body 'help' to > na-discuss-request(a)icann.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > na-discuss-owner(a)icann.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of NA-Discuss digest..."Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Announcement - NARALO 2026 Leadership elections - Nomination of > Eduardo Diaz Rivera > (Eduardo Diaz) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Eduardo Diaz <eduardodiazrivera(a)gmail.com> > To: Alfredo Calderon <calderon.alfredo(a)gmail.com> > Cc: na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org, ICANN At-Large Staff < > staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> > Bcc: > Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:29:16 -0400 > Subject: [NA-Discuss] Re: Announcement - NARALO 2026 Leadership elections > - Nomination of Eduardo Diaz Rivera > Accepted. > > -ed > > On Sat, Apr 11, 2026 at 5:19 PM Alfredo Calderon < > calderon.alfredo(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> >> >> I am honored to nominate Eduardo Diaz Rivera for the NARALO 2026 >> Leadership elections - Chair. >> >> Best Regards, >> >> >> Alfredo Calderon >> Email: calderon.alfredo(a)gmail.com >> Twitter: acalderon52 >> LinkedIn: pr.linkedin.com/in/acalderon52 >> Skype: alfredo_1212 >> Business Card: http://myonepage.com/acalderon >> Blog: https://aprendizajedistancia.blogspot.com >> VSIG: Virtual School on Internet Governance - https://virtualsig.org >> >> On Apr 10, 2026, at 12:12 PM, ICANN At-Large Staff via NA-Discuss < >> na-discuss(a)icann.org> wrote: >> >> >> >> >> **La version française est en dessous de la version anglaise.** >> >> **La versión en español está debajo de la versión en francés.** >> >> >> >> Dear All, >> >> >> On behalf of Jonathan Zuck, ALAC Chair, we would like to announce that >> the 2026 call for nominations for At-Large leadership positions in NARALO >> is now open. >> >> >> *Positions Open: * >> Please refer to the 2026 ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections, and >> Appointments Workspace >> <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/964296716/2…>and >> NARALO Regional Selection 2026 workspace >> <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/985202728/2…> >> for a comprehensive list of all available positions, their criteria and job >> descriptions, and whether current holders of the positions are eligible for >> re-selection. >> >> *Selection Schedule for ALAC Members, RALO Leadership, and ALAC Delegates >> to the NomCom:* >> >> >> >> · 10 April 2026 - Announcement of call for nominations and >> Nominee's Statement.* (*NARALO rules require a call for nominations of >> 30 days before the start of elections on 11 May - NARALO’s call for >> nominations begins on 10 April 2026)* >> >> · 10 April - 24 April 2026 - Nomination period >> >> · 1 May 2026 - Deadline for nomination acceptances. Candidate >> statements should be submitted no later than 5 May 2025. >> >> · 4 May 2016 - 7 May 2026- Calls with the candidates if desired by >> the RALOs. >> >> · 11 May 2026 - 15 May 2026 - 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). >> >> · 2026 AGM [ ICANN87] - Newly elected ALAC Members and RALOs >> Leaders shall be seated at the end of the 2026 AGM following the close of >> the Board Meeting on 22 October 2026. >> >> >> >> *Process for Nominations: * >> >> >> >> Nominations including self-nominations, *mus*t be made directly to the >> relevant RALO mailing list and by sending a note to At-Large Staff >> <http://staff@atlarge.icann.org/>. >> >> >> >> All nominees are expected to submit a brief statement explaining why they >> believe they are a suitable candidate to At-Large Staff >> <http://staff@atlarge.icann.org/>. All nominees must also complete or >> update their Statement of Interest (see: At-Large New SOIs Workspace >> <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/99546548/At…> >> ). >> >> >> >> *IMPORTANT: Criteria for NomCom Delegates* >> >> >> >> *Please note: RALOs may recommend one or more candidates to the ALAC. The >> appointment of NomCom delegates is carried out by the ALAC. Therefore, RALO >> recommendations are not binding* >> >> >> >> Specific criteria and requirements regarding the NomCom composition and >> NomCom delegates are outlined in the ICANN Bylaws in Article 8 >> <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article8>. >> >> >> >> Also, please read the Job Description for NomCom Delegates. >> >> >> >> Many thanks for your attention to this call for nominations for At-Large >> leadership positions. >> >> >> >> Regards, >> >> At-Large staff >> >> >> >> ** >> >> Chers Tous, >> >> >> >> Au nom de Jonathan Zuck, président de l’ALAC, nous souhaitons annoncer >> que l’appel à candidatures 2026 pour les postes de direction d’At-Large est >> désormais ouvert. >> >> >> >> *Postes ouverts:* >> >> >> >> Veuillez vous référer à l’espace de travail Élections, sélections et >> nominations de l’ALAC et des RALO 2026 >> <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/964296716/2…>and >> Wiki des élections de leadership de Naralo >> <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/985202728/2…> >> >> >> >> the pour une liste complète de tous les postes disponibles, leurs >> critères et descriptions de poste, et si les titulaires actuels des postes >> sont éligibles à une nouvelle sélection. >> >> >> >> *Calendrier de sélection des membres de l’ALAC, des dirigeants des RALO >> et des délégués de l’ALAC au NomCom:* >> >> >> >> - 13 avril 2026 - Annonce de l’appel à candidatures et déclaration du >> candidat. * (sauf pour NARALO qui nécessite un appel à candidatures 30 >> jours: 10 avril 2026). >> - 13 avril - 24 avril 2026 - Période de nomination >> - 1 mai 2026 - date limite d’acceptation des candidatures >> - 4 mai 2026 - 7 mai 2026 - appels avec les candidats si souhaités >> par les RALO. >> - 11 mai 2026- 15 mai 2026 - Élections (si nécessaire, les élections >> débuteront au plus tard une semaine après la date limite d’acceptation des >> candidatures et se termineront au plus tard deux semaines après cette date >> limite). >> - AGM 2026 [ICANN87] - les membres de l’ALAC et les dirigeants des >> RALO nouvellement élus siégeront à la fin de l’AGA 2026 après la clôture de >> la réunion du Conseil d’administration le 22 octobre 2026 >> >> >> >> *Processus de candidature:* >> >> >> >> Les nominations, y compris les auto-nominations, *doiven*t être faites >> directement sur la liste de diffusion RALO concernée et en envoyant une >> note au personnel d’At-Large <atlarge-staff(a)icann.org>. >> >> >> >> Tous les candidats doivent soumettre une brève déclaration expliquant >> pourquoi ils pensent être un candidat approprié pour le personnel >> d’At-Large. Tous les candidats doivent également remplir ou mettre à jour >> leur déclaration d’intérêt (voir: Espace de travail At-Large sur les >> nouveaux SOI >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…> >> ). >> >> >> >> IMPORTANT: Critères pour les délégués du NomCom: >> >> >> >> *Veuillez noter: les RALO peuvent recommander un ou plusieurs candidats à >> l’ALAC. La nomination des délégués du NomCom est effectuée par l’ALAC. Les >> recommendations du RALO ne sont donc pas contraignantes.* >> >> >> >> Les critères et exigences spécifiques concernant la composition du NomCom >> et les délégués du NomCOm sont décrits dans les statuts de l’ICANN à >> l’article 8 >> <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article8>. >> >> >> >> Veuillez également lire la description de poste des délégués du nomCom. >> >> >> >> Un grand merci pour l’attention que vous portez à cet appel à >> candidatures pour les postes de direction d’At-Large. >> >> >> >> Salutations, >> >> Personnel At-Large >> >> >> >> >> ------ >> NA-Discuss mailing list -- na-discuss(a)icann.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to na-discuss-leave(a)icann.org >> >> Visit the NARALO online at http://www.naralo.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. >> >> > > -- > *Notice*: This email may contain confidential information, is subject to > legal privilege, and is intended for the use of the named addressee only. > If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use, disclose or copy > any part of this email. 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TODAY *Reminder & REGISTER!* At-Large Webinar: ICANN Global Public Interest Framework (GPIF) and its Relevance to At-Large on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 19:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 28, 2026

April 28, 2026

[cid:image001.png@01DCD713.667F1FF0] At-Large Webinar: “ICANN Global Public Interest Framework (GPIF) and its Relevance to At-Large” Zoom Registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/yTfe4KY4T9CNSXP6u7LKfQ<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/yTfe4KY4T…> You must register to join. Password: #gpif2026! Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 19:00 UTC for 75 mins You are invited to participate in this At-Large Webinar: “ICANN Global Public Interest Framework (GPIF) and its Relevance to At-Large” on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 19:00 UTC for 75 mins, to discuss the applicability of the GPIF to the work of the At-Large in ICANN. “The role of the ALAC shall be to consider and provide advice on the activities of ICANN, insofar as they relate to the interests of individual Internet users. This includes policies created through ICANN's Supporting Organizations, as well as the many other issues for which community input and advice is appropriate.” – ICANN Bylaws, Article 12, Section 12.2(d)(i) In advocating for the interests of individual Internet users, the ALAC and At-Large community’s engagement in ICANN ought to include the consideration of the global public interest. This webinar aims to establish a common understanding of the ICANN Global Public Interest Framework to inform a discussion on its relevance and applicability to the ALAC and At-Large community’s engagement in ICANN. Join us to learn more and to offer your input to our agenda on global public interest! This webinar is part of the FY2026 At-Large Capacity Development Initiatives [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1Hnv5EnPAOu99…> Interpretation will be available in English, French, and Spanish. For other times: Click Here [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/yeyjrxkm__;!!PtGJab4!5PZguuX…> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYCOPg<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYC…> Zoom Registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/yTfe4KY4T9CNSXP6u7LKfQ<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/yTfe4KY4T…> You must register to join. Password: #gpif2026! 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: [ALAC] Re: New ICAN CTO Report on the IETF
by Carlton Samuels April 27, 2026

April 27, 2026

Dear Olivier: I confess a sleight of hand. I know the substantive arguments yourself and Chris Wilkinson have made over the years on the treatment of the IANA IPR. I know the Sidley Austin memoranda contained, inter alia, the legal framework for the IANA IPR delegation that you have been vocal about; I have curated them on my own system since 2014. You never referred your own paper which, in my IMHO, is a thoughtful and closely reasoned expose of all of the elements and the solution proffered, all in one place. My objective was another posting of your paper. Objective achieved. Carlton ============================== *Carlton A Samuels* *Mobile: 876-818-1799Strategy, Process, Governance, Assessment & Turnaround* ============================= On Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 07:45, Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond <ocl(a)gih.com> wrote: > Dear Carlton, > > many thanks for your follow-up. > > I refer you to my document "IANA Intellectual Property: CCG Failures, > Governance Breakdown, Issues and Recommendations" dated 15 April 2026 > (attached, with ZIPs) that I copied to the CPWG and which indeed takes the > two Sidley Austin memos into account. > > I look forward to your further feedback. > Kindest regards, > > Olivier > > On 27/04/2026 02:00, Carlton Samuels wrote: > > Hi Olivier: > For the record - and grist for the mill - see attached, two Sidley Austin > memos to the CCWG: > > 1. Internal accountability/Hybrid models of April 2015 > 2. Regarding IANA Intellectual Property Rights of August 2015 > > Carlton > > ============================== > *Carlton A Samuels* > > *Mobile: 876-818-1799 Strategy, Process, Governance, Assessment & > Turnaround* > ============================= > > > On Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 11:41, Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond via ALAC < > alac(a)icann.org> wrote: > >> Dear Judith, >> >> thanks for pointing us to this excellent and very helpful paper from >> OCTO. This "taking stock" was very interesting as I was not aware at all >> about the extensive collaboration on so many IETF working groups and I am >> thrilled to see such collaboration happening at all levels. >> >> Part 1 of this paper also has a link to https://pti.icann.org/agreements >> , a web page on the special PTI Web site which shows the extent to which >> the relationship between ICANN, PTI, the IANA functions and the IETF are >> codified as well as monitored, followed and analysed thanks to a set of >> Agreements that are regularly reviewed, amended and updated. You can see >> all of the original documents which the IANA Stewardship Group, some >> drafted with the help of law firm Sidley Austin and will notice that there >> are a number of MoUs that make sure that the matter of PTI and PTI >> operations is not just dropped, since it is a very important function >> indeed. >> >> Part 2 of this paper explains the various "protocol development in IETF >> working groups in 2025 that may be important to those interested in the >> ICANN ecosystem." >> >> Both parts, in my opinion, fall somehow short of achieving their goals as >> both are missing out on some important information, which I would like to >> raise here: >> >> In Part 1 - the OCTO paper confirms the point that I have been making for >> nearly two years: whilst the relationship between ICANN, PTI and "its >> clients" is adequately monitored, tracked, reviewed and enforced through a >> multitude of Agreements shown in the above page, there is absolutely no >> mention of the IANA IPR and the IANA IPR Agreements dated 30 September 2016. >> - There is no tracking of it. >> - There is no formal governance process or oversight in ICANN for >> monitoring, identifying and addressing issues relating to these IPRs >> - There is no community consultation >> - There no service level expectations >> - There is no enforcement >> >> It is a complete barren landscape - and this is one of the main reasons >> why the transfer of IANA IPR from the IETF Trust to the IETF IPMC and other >> important related issues have taken so much time: a complete lack of >> process in ICANN leading to confusion, in addition to potential breaches of >> the IANA IPR Agremeents dated 30 September 2016. >> >> In addition to this, there appears to have been continued opposition from >> ICANN Legal to seeking independent legal advice in relation to the IANA IPR >> Agreements dated 30 September 2016, including but not restricted to in >> respect of the Issues raised in relation to and arising from the IANA IPR >> transfer, the IANA IPR processes, the IANA IPR Agreements and any new IANA >> IPR Agreements, as well as the suitability or unsuitability of the use of >> Novation Agreements given all of the other issues cited. >> >> My submission recommends independent investigation, engagement of >> specialist Counsel (Sidley or Californian Counsel) to prepare an >> independent legal opinion, full community transparency, and the adoption of >> interim protective measures pending the negotiation of replacement >> instruments that genuinely address the governance failures identified. >> >> Is ICANN ready to remedy this failure? >> >> In Part 2 - the OCTO paper focusses solely on *protocol development* in >> IETF working groups. This somehow provides an incomplete picture of the >> extent by which ICANN has links with the IETF, although I do not know >> whether there is a specific reason for focussing solely on protocol >> development. >> >> First, there is the excellent work of the IETF Liaison who does more than >> just follow these working groups. The IETF is regularly informed of ICANN >> Activity through the IETF Liaison and their report to the IETF >> Administration LLC Board and at IETF meetings which goes way further than >> just focussing on matters directly concerning the IETF. >> >> Second, there are other IETF groups that have done work on topics of >> interest both to ICANN and the IETF - for example the IDNA and IDNAbis >> working groups that laid the groundwork for IDNs. >> >> RFCs: >> https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/rfc4690/ in Sept 2006 >> https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/rfc5891/ in Aug 2010 >> >> ICANN has since done a significant amount of work in relation to IDNs, >> especially when it comes to the operation of IDNs, including Label >> Generation Rules for various scripts. Is there a link back to the IETF for >> these? Should there be? Should the ICANN work be codified/recorded as IETF >> RFCs? >> >> Or perhaps those in charge at ICANN see the IETF as only focussing on >> Protocols and implementation is not something that should be addressed at >> the IETF? I wonder if we could ask these questions to OCTO? >> >> Kindest regards, >> >> Olivier >> >> On 21/04/2026 20:26, Judith Hellerstein via ALAC wrote: >> >> HI All, >> >> Thanks to Olivier and Greg for all their hard work on the IETF MOU that >> they put in. I want to call everyone's attention to the new publication >> that David Huberman put out on ICANN's relationship with the IETF. I think >> it was a good paper. >> https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/octo-043-16apr26-en.pdf >> >> He provides a good overview of why ICANN works hard to keep up their >> close partnership with the IETF. In the paper he describes a relationship >> that is not only formal and practical, but also reciprocal. As we all know, >> the Internet’s unique identifier system is defined by IETF standards, and >> IETF participants bring technical expertise into ICANN's multistakeholder >> governance processes. >> >> Since 2025, IETF working groups advanced efforts that have direct >> implications for how the Domain Name System (DNS) operates, from how DNS >> delegations work, to how domain names are provisioned, to how the >> cryptographic algorithms that secure the DNS are managed. This report also >> focuses on and offers a practical overview of what changed, what's coming, >> and why it matters to registry operator, registrar, DNS operator, or anyone >> who depends on the protocols that make the domain name ecosystem function, >> All in all I thought it was a good paper. The technical foundations on >> which the security, stability, and resilience of the Internet’s unique >> identifier system depend on are constantly evolving, and it is important to >> keep abreast of all these issues and why all constituencies within ICANN >> should stay abreast and work closely with the IETF as At Large has done in >> the past >> >> Best, >> >> Judith >> >> -- >> _________________________________________________________________________ >> Judith Hellerstein, Founder & CEO >> Hellerstein & Associates >> 3001 Veazey Terrace NW, Washington DC 20008 >> Phone: (202) 362-5139 Skype ID: judithhellerstein >> Mobile/Whats app: +1202-333-6517 >> E-mail: Judith(a)jhellerstein.com Website: www.jhellerstein.com >> Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/jhellerstein/ >> Opening Telecom & Technology Opportunities Worldwide >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> ALAC mailing list -- alac(a)icann.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to alac-leave(a)icann.org >> >> At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org >> ALAC Working Wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(AL… >> _______________________________________________ >> 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. >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> ALAC mailing list -- alac(a)icann.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to alac-leave(a)icann.org >> >> At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org >> ALAC Working Wiki: >> https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(AL… >> _______________________________________________ >> 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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DNS Abuse Mitigation and NARALO activities
by Glenn McKnight April 27, 2026

April 27, 2026

Hi Greg and Rookayya I attended and watched the recordings of the DNS Abuse Mitigation sessions in Mumbai ( remotely ) and I need to confess that the group dance around the concrete issues which impacts the user community. As a result I spent some time tailoring a AI Gemini slideshow given the parameters of making sense of the topic and I've added the result of slideshow as a EBOOK https://online.fliphtml5.com/gnel/DNS_Abuse_Playbook/ We are suffering by a lack of clarity and plain speaking on this topic. I hope this slideshow can help our membership in trying to undersatnd the basics. 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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New ICAN CTO Report on the IETF
by Judith Hellerstein April 27, 2026

April 27, 2026

HI All, Thanks to Olivier and Greg for all their hard work on the IETF MOU that they put in. I want to call everyone's attention to the new publication that David Huberman put out on ICANN's relationship with the IETF. I think it was a good paper. https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/octo-043-16apr26-en.pdf He provides a good overview of why ICANN works hard to keep up their close partnership with the IETF. In the paper he describes a relationship that is not only formal and practical, but also reciprocal. As we all know, the Internet’s unique identifier system is defined by IETF standards, and IETF participants bring technical expertise into ICANN's multistakeholder governance processes. Since 2025, IETF working groups advanced efforts that have direct implications for how the Domain Name System (DNS) operates, from how DNS delegations work, to how domain names are provisioned, to how the cryptographic algorithms that secure the DNS are managed. This report also focuses on and offers a practical overview of what changed, what's coming, and why it matters to registry operator, registrar, DNS operator, or anyone who depends on the protocols that make the domain name ecosystem function, All in all I thought it was a good paper. The technical foundations on which the security, stability, and resilience of the Internet’s unique identifier system depend on are constantly evolving, and it is important to keep abreast of all these issues and why all constituencies within ICANN should stay abreast and work closely with the IETF as At Large has done in the past Best, Judith -- _________________________________________________________________________ Judith Hellerstein, Founder & CEO Hellerstein & Associates 3001 Veazey Terrace NW, Washington DC 20008 Phone: (202) 362-5139 Skype ID: judithhellerstein Mobile/Whats app: +1202-333-6517 E-mail:Judith@jhellerstein.com Website:www.jhellerstein.com Linked In:www.linkedin.com/in/jhellerstein/ Opening Telecom & Technology Opportunities Worldwide

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NARALO Nomination
by Burt Lum April 24, 2026

April 24, 2026

Aloha, I would like to self nominate myself to the NARALO Chair. Thanks! Burt -- Burt Lum | Digital Ronin c: 808-295-5115 three.sentenc.es - I personally pledge to keep my emails short and sweet.

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*Reminder & REGISTER!* At-Large Webinar: ICANN Global Public Interest Framework (GPIF) and its Relevance to At-Large on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 19:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 24, 2026

April 24, 2026

[cid:image001.png@01DCD3EB.EC8C8680] At-Large Webinar: “ICANN Global Public Interest Framework (GPIF) and its Relevance to At-Large” Zoom Registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/yTfe4KY4T9CNSXP6u7LKfQ<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/yTfe4KY4T…> You must register to join. Password: #gpif2026! Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 19:00 UTC for 75 mins You are invited to participate in this At-Large Webinar: “ICANN Global Public Interest Framework (GPIF) and its Relevance to At-Large” on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 19:00 UTC for 75 mins, to discuss the applicability of the GPIF to the work of the At-Large in ICANN. “The role of the ALAC shall be to consider and provide advice on the activities of ICANN, insofar as they relate to the interests of individual Internet users. This includes policies created through ICANN's Supporting Organizations, as well as the many other issues for which community input and advice is appropriate.” – ICANN Bylaws, Article 12, Section 12.2(d)(i) In advocating for the interests of individual Internet users, the ALAC and At-Large community’s engagement in ICANN ought to include the consideration of the global public interest. This webinar aims to establish a common understanding of the ICANN Global Public Interest Framework to inform a discussion on its relevance and applicability to the ALAC and At-Large community’s engagement in ICANN. Join us to learn more and to offer your input to our agenda on global public interest! This webinar is part of the FY2026 At-Large Capacity Development Initiatives [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1Hnv5EnPAOu99…> Interpretation will be available in English, French, and Spanish. For other times: Click Here [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/yeyjrxkm__;!!PtGJab4!5PZguuX…> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYCOPg<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYC…> Zoom Registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/yTfe4KY4T9CNSXP6u7LKfQ<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/yTfe4KY4T…> You must register to join. Password: #gpif2026! 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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Announcement - NARALO 2026 Leadership elections - Nomination period opens Friday April 10th
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 24, 2026

April 24, 2026

**La version française est en dessous de la version anglaise.** **La versión en español está debajo de la versión en francés.** Dear All, On behalf of Jonathan Zuck, ALAC Chair, we would like to announce that the 2026 call for nominations for At-Large leadership positions in NARALO is now open. Positions Open: Please refer to the 2026 ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections, and Appointments Workspace <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/964296716/2…> and NARALO Regional Selection 2026 workspace<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/985202728/2…> for a comprehensive list of all available positions, their criteria and job descriptions, and whether current holders of the positions are eligible for re-selection. Selection Schedule for ALAC Members, RALO Leadership, and ALAC Delegates to the NomCom: • 10 April 2026 - Announcement of call for nominations and Nominee's Statement.* (NARALO rules require a call for nominations of 30 days before the start of elections on 11 May - NARALO’s call for nominations begins on 10 April 2026) • 10 April - 24 April 2026 - Nomination period • 1 May 2026 - Deadline for nomination acceptances. Candidate statements should be submitted no later than 5 May 2025. • 4 May 2016 - 7 May 2026- Calls with the candidates if desired by the RALOs. • 11 May 2026 - 15 May 2026 - 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). • 2026 AGM [ ICANN87] - Newly elected ALAC Members and RALOs Leaders shall be seated at the end of the 2026 AGM following the close of the Board Meeting on 22 October 2026. Process for Nominations: Nominations including self-nominations, must be made directly to the relevant RALO mailing list and by sending a note to At-Large Staff<http://staff@atlarge.icann.org/>. All nominees are expected to submit a brief statement explaining why they believe they are a suitable candidate to At-Large Staff<http://staff@atlarge.icann.org/>. All nominees must also complete or update their Statement of Interest (see: At-Large New SOIs Workspace<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/99546548/At…>). IMPORTANT: Criteria for NomCom Delegates Please note: RALOs may recommend one or more candidates to the ALAC. The appointment of NomCom delegates is carried out by the ALAC. Therefore, RALO recommendations are not binding Specific criteria and requirements regarding the NomCom composition and NomCom delegates are outlined in the ICANN Bylaws in Article 8<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article8>. Also, please read the Job Description for NomCom Delegates. Many thanks for your attention to this call for nominations for At-Large leadership positions. Regards, At-Large staff ** Chers Tous, Au nom de Jonathan Zuck, président de l’ALAC, nous souhaitons annoncer que l’appel à candidatures 2026 pour les postes de direction d’At-Large est désormais ouvert. Postes ouverts: Veuillez vous référer à l’espace de travail Élections, sélections et nominations de l’ALAC et des RALO 2026 <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/964296716/2…> and Wiki des élections de leadership de Naralo<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/985202728/2…> the pour une liste complète de tous les postes disponibles, leurs critères et descriptions de poste, et si les titulaires actuels des postes sont éligibles à une nouvelle sélection. Calendrier de sélection des membres de l’ALAC, des dirigeants des RALO et des délégués de l’ALAC au NomCom: * 13 avril 2026 - Annonce de l’appel à candidatures et déclaration du candidat. * (sauf pour NARALO qui nécessite un appel à candidatures 30 jours: 10 avril 2026). * 13 avril - 24 avril 2026 - Période de nomination * 1 mai 2026 - date limite d’acceptation des candidatures * 4 mai 2026 - 7 mai 2026 - appels avec les candidats si souhaités par les RALO. * 11 mai 2026- 15 mai 2026 - Élections (si nécessaire, les élections débuteront au plus tard une semaine après la date limite d’acceptation des candidatures et se termineront au plus tard deux semaines après cette date limite). * AGM 2026 [ICANN87] - les membres de l’ALAC et les dirigeants des RALO nouvellement élus siégeront à la fin de l’AGA 2026 après la clôture de la réunion du Conseil d’administration le 22 octobre 2026 Processus de candidature: Les nominations, y compris les auto-nominations, doivent être faites directement sur la liste de diffusion RALO concernée et en envoyant une note au personnel d’At-Large<mailto:atlarge-staff@icann.org>. Tous les candidats doivent soumettre une brève déclaration expliquant pourquoi ils pensent être un candidat approprié pour le personnel d’At-Large. Tous les candidats doivent également remplir ou mettre à jour leur déclaration d’intérêt (voir: Espace de travail At-Large sur les nouveaux SOI<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…>). IMPORTANT: Critères pour les délégués du NomCom: Veuillez noter: les RALO peuvent recommander un ou plusieurs candidats à l’ALAC. La nomination des délégués du NomCom est effectuée par l’ALAC. Les recommendations du RALO ne sont donc pas contraignantes. Les critères et exigences spécifiques concernant la composition du NomCom et les délégués du NomCOm sont décrits dans les statuts de l’ICANN à l’article 8<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article8>. Veuillez également lire la description de poste des délégués du nomCom. Un grand merci pour l’attention que vous portez à cet appel à candidatures pour les postes de direction d’At-Large. Salutations, Personnel At-Large

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NARALO Nomination
by Burt Lum April 23, 2026

April 23, 2026

Aloha, I would like to self nominate myself to the NARALO Chair. Thanks! Burt -- Burt Lum | Digital Ronin c: 808-295-5115 three.sentenc.es - I personally pledge to keep my emails short and sweet.

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