Subject: [Ext] Read Today’s Session Highlights and More in the ICANN82 Newsletter [https://nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=8a4bbb44-a9ca-4269-9a5c-c5abbb31befa&...] [Read a preview of the ICANN82 Community Forum in the ICANN82 Advancer.][nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...> ICANN82 Newsletter 10 March 2025 MEETING SCHEDULE [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...> TOP NEWS Welcome to the ICANN82 Community Forum [Tripti Sinha, ICANN Board Chair, and Kurtis Lindqvist, ICANN President and CEO][nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...> By Tripti Sinha, ICANN Board Chair, and Kurtis Lindqvist, ICANN President and CEO On behalf of the ICANN Board and organization, we would like to welcome you to ICANN82 [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...>. The first ICANN Public Meeting of the year, this six-day Community Forum is taking place this week online and in Seattle. Today, Kurtis will join the rest of the ICANN organization executive team for a Q&A session [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...>, and he’s ready to answer any questions you might have for the new CEO. On Thursday, the ICANN Board will close the meeting with a Public Forum [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...> and Board Meeting [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...>. We are both eager to engage with the community throughout the week ahead, at scheduled meetings and during coffee breaks. And since this is Seattle, we expect the coffee to be great. Whether you are joining us in person or online, we look forward to seeing you at ICANN82! ICANN NEWS Elizabeth "Jake" Feinler: The Original DNS Woman [For International Women's Day, ICANN is celebrating and recognizing Elizabeth “Jake” Feinler.][nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...> In honor of International Women’s Day, ICANN is celebrating and recognizing Elizabeth “Jake” Feinler, principal investigator of the Network Information Center (NIC) for the Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET) from 1974 to 1991. Jake was a contributor to the foundational concepts of how the ‘net’ is organized and had a major impact on its development. Some of these contributions have particular relevance to ICANN. Among her achievements, Jake led a team that provided reference services to ARPANET users by mail and phone, maintaining a directory of people, a resource handbook, and a protocol handbook, which included ensuring there were two contacts at each site. For this work, she is widely recognized as the “mother” of Whois. The NIC ultimately provided the registration of domain names as the designated host name registry for ARPANET. This led to Jake running the first Internet Naming Authority, the precursor to IANA. There, she oversaw the transition from numerical addresses to the Domain Name System (DNS), even participating in selecting some of the first top-level domain names – .com, .org, and .net. Jake is recognized not only as a pioneer and advocate for women in technology but also a champion of inclusivity for all. She has inspired her colleagues to believe in themselves and embrace opportunities — and to take chances. ICANN is thrilled to welcome Jake to the DNS Women session at ICANN82, which she will join remotely on Tuesday, 11 March at 16:30 PDT. We look forward to an engaging discussion and opportunity to learn more from Jake and her remarkable career. In recognition of Jake’s contributions, ICANN has launched a video campaign titled “Internet Pioneers: Stories from the Network’s Early Builders,” the first of which is in recognition of International Women's Day [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...>. Following ICANN82, a long-form historical video and two short companion videos will provide deeper insights into Jake’s journey through conversations with her colleagues. Filmed on location at the Computer History Museum (CHM) in Mountain View, California, these videos capture the significance of Jake’s recent recognition as a CHM Fellow. IANA Time Zone Management: How Time Zones are Created [Kim Davies, VP, IANA Services & President, PTI][nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...> By Kim Davies, VP, IANA Services & President, PTI Around this time of year, many places in the Northern Hemisphere "spring forward" into daylight saving time, moving their clocks ahead one hour to realize sunnier skies in their evening times. On different days throughout the Southern Hemisphere, many similarly wind back their clocks to brace for the winter months ahead. While this annual ritual is standard for many, some locations this year won't adopt daylight saving time as they previously did, and other places will do it differently than before. One of the most fascinating aspects of these time changes is that for many people they are fully automatic. Billions of devices around the world will automatically change without their users lifting a finger. Airline schedules will instantly adapt, calendar invites will silently adjust. The sleep-deprived will probably see "01:59" one minute, and "03:00" the next. How is it possible for all these changes to happen seamlessly? The Time Zone Database, part of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) responsibilities of ICANN, is a community collaboration that forms the foundation of this synchronicity. Read my blog [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...> to learn more. Reminder: ICANN82 Registration Deadlines Virtual registration will remain open until 13 March. Onsite registration is not available. Register now! [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...> [Registration is still open for the ICANN82 Community Forum: in-person registration closes 7 March, while virtual registration closes 13 March. Onsite registration will not be available.][nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...> Update on Call for Expressions of Interest: 2025 ICANN Nominating Committee Standing Committee Members [ICANN is reopening the Expressions of Interest period for members of the 2025 Nominating Committee (NomCom) Standing Committee.][nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...> ICANN is reopening the Expressions of Interest period for members of the 2025 Nominating Committee (NomCom) Standing Committee. We are reopening the Expressions of Interest period as the number of applicants received during the initial Expressions of Interest period (10 December 2024 to 23 December 2024) from candidates interested in serving as a member of the 2025 NomCom Standing Committee was insufficient to conduct a thorough assessment. The reopening of the Expressions of Interest period aims to provide an opportunity for additional candidates to apply, allowing for a more comprehensive evaluation and selection process. To learn more, read the announcement [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...>. YOUTUBE LIVESTREAMS [ICANN YouTube Livestreams graphic][nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...> As part of ICANN's efforts to increase accessibility, select ICANN82 sessions will be livestreamed on YouTube. These view-only livestreams provide a low-bandwidth alternative for participants who cannot attend in person. All times are listed in both Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). ICANN82 Welcome Ceremony [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...> 10 March, 8:00–9:15 PDT (16:00 UTC) YouTube Livestream [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...> Q&A With the ICANN Org Executive Team [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...> 10 March. 12:15–13:30 PDT (20:15 UTC) YouTube Livestream [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...> Public Forum [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...> 13 March, 9:30–11:00 PDT (17:30 UTC) YouTube Livestream [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...> ICANN Board Meeting [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...> 13 March, 15:30–16:30 PDT (23:30 UTC) YouTube Livestream [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...> ICANN82 NEWS AND RESOURCES Schedule Your RDRS User Experience Interview During ICANN82 [At ICANN82, ICANN's RDRS team will be available for one-on-one interviews to discuss the RDRS platform and potential improvements.]<mailto:rdrsfeedback@icann.org> If you are a requestor or registrar currently using the Registration Data Request Service (RDRS), e.g., submitting or processing registration data requests, we want to meet with you to gather your feedback on the system. Feedback topics include: · How you or your organization use(s) RDRS. · General feedback, including what works and what does not work. · Suggestions for new features and user experience improvements. You can schedule an interview with ICANN by sending an email to rdrsfeedback@icann.org<mailto:rdrsfeedback@icann.org> with the subject line “RDRS Interview.” Please indicate whether you will be in Seattle, Washington, for an in-person discussion or if you prefer a remote Zoom interview. Building Technical Capacity: ICANN-ISPCP Year-Long Capacity Building Series [ICANN and the ISPCP will will hold another hands-on LAB workshop during ICANN82, where participants will gain first-hand experience with routing security and its applications to DNS services.][nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...> In April 2024, we launched a year-long capacity development-building series [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...> as a joint effort between ICANN and the Internet Service Providers and Connectivity Providers (ISPCP). One of the main goals of this initiative is to build capacity among ISPCP constituencies on technical topics of their interest, as well as to enhance their participation in ICANN. The program consists of several planned virtual sessions and some face-to-face hands-on workshops, where a technical topic is presented by one or more speakers, and there is time for questions and comments throughout the session. So far, the virtual sessions held have been very productive and successful, with more than 100 registrations and active participation from more than 50 attendees in each session. During ICANN81, we hosted a hands-on, face-to-face session where participants had the opportunity to engage in lab training on various Domain Name System (DNS) configuration scenarios. During ICANN82, we will hold another hands-on lab workshop [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...>, where participants will gain first-hand experience with routing security and its applications to DNS services. Stop by the New gTLD Program Engagement Table [The Next Round engagement team will host a booth at ICANN82 to help answer any of your questions about the New gTLD Program: Next Round.] Interested in learning more about the New gTLD Program: Next Round? Curious about how to use the outreach materials in the Champions Toolkit [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63T4t4Ol8LrY-Hf5nOhj5HSVjhEIsOl-FyqpFxXg8lC7cGSsfOhnLesg_TpDZt0biorx32lNawR-OMJO70XdhC50A6WlPEqY6FcyKBaCMU8gJIwcWu7MoSZo4QViU8jlr7qa2p7gAmFJxCy9lS3eG87qNet4__7lvKSeqiJ_YoprqFjqLNx2c6R21HA8IA5r4gsrPuA7qxI6I5LQ==&c=Sow1tZ2p2w4VNE5MRl1Kyd5B4qKDug5YPx_jigKTB0EMNA9uH73m4Q==&ch=crKqpnCExcca5AKM52uUlIeqFC0WcVgKKTZ4O21NFw5ipnB9t6_dxg==__;!!PtGJab4!_IKVAT2yNWpmra9MnBeApqfgjZuIjEbvBVp9lDLRQrimOuHGjn7GEA-2fW3wRL1mVG5zyCKFdRJRtGn4T3QKQ3NWSKbiinjozqsOf3bRvDxru2FPhA$>? The Next Round engagement team will host a booth at ICANN82 to help answer your questions. Stop by the table on the third floor next to the ICANN engagement space during morning (09:00-09:45 PDT) and afternoon (13:30-14:00 PDT) coffee breaks Monday, 10 March, through Wednesday, 12 March. For more information, email engagement.newgTLDprogram@icann.org<mailto:engagement.newgTLDprogram@icann.org>. SESSION HIGHLIGHTS Tech Day Tech Day brings together ICANN’s technical community and is open to anyone interested in technical or security-related topics. A part of ICANN Public Meetings since 2006, Tech Day continues to grow, and provides a forum to discuss technical topics related to registry, Domain Name System, and security work. Tech Day will include presentations on Domain Name System (DNS) Security Extensions take-up of country code top-level domain Internationalized Domain Name variants, Zonemaster Integration into FRED, Name Collisions between DNS and Blockchain, and a demo on the ICANN RDAP Tool. For the full schedule, visit the dedicated Tech Day page [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...>. Tech Day will offer live interpretation in English, Spanish, French, and Arabic. View the agenda here [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...>. Tech Day (1 of 4) [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...> | 10 March, 10:45–12:00 PDT (17:45 UTC) Tech Day (2 of 4) [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...> | 10 March, 13:15–14:30 PDT (20:15 UTC) Tech Day (3 of 4) [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...> | 10 March, 15:00–16:00 PDT (22:00 UTC) Tech Day (4 of 4) [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...> | 10 March, 16:30–17:30 PDT (23:30 UTC) NARALO Roundtable on AI and DNS Abuse As part of ICANN82 in Seattle, the North American Regional At-Large Organization (NARALO) is hosting a roundtable session that aims to better understand the emerging capabilities of AI in pattern analysis and machine learning to either prevent or promote Domain Name System (DNS) Abuse. During the session, participants will gather insights from other cybersecurity contexts for how AI technologies can identify, analyze, and potentially mitigate patterns of abuse. We are particularly interested in learning about approaches to detecting anomalies, leveraging machine learning for system protection, and addressing broader abuse issues that can inform DNS-specific challenges. We are also very interested in the impact that this may have on individual end-users of the internet as it relates to user privacy and overall functioning of the DNS. Join us for a dynamic roundtable chat about the present, the future, and how we can work together (maybe even using AI) for a safer Internet. NARALO Roundtable on AI and DNS Abuse [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...> 10 March | 15:00–16:00 PDT (22:00 UTC) ISPCP-OCTO Training Sessions On Wednesday, 12 March, the Internet Service Providers and Connectivity Providers (ISPCP) and ICANN’s Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) will hold a series of three training sessions throughout the day. These modules will be about Internet routing, secure routing, and techniques that one can implement in order to better the resiliency, security, and best operational practice of network and Domain Name System (DNS) operations. Participants will need to bring their own laptop in order to perform the hands-on lab. The session will cover Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), routing security using Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) (setting up an RPKI validator, router configuration, attack simulation and mitigation), and configuration scenarios for DNS Anycast routing. ISPCP-OCTO (1 of 3): Routing, BGP, RPKI, Anycast Applied to DNS [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...> 12 March | 13:15–14:30 PDT (20:15 UTC) ISPCP-OCTO (2 of 3): Routing, BGP, RPKI, Anycast Applied to DNS [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...> 12 March | 15:00–16:00 PDT (22:00 UTC) ISPCP-OCTO (3 of 3): Routing, BGP, RPKI, Anycast Applied to DNS [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...> 12 March | 16:30–17:30 PDT (23:30 UTC) SESSION RECAP GNSO: Latin Script Diacritics PDP Working Group This session took place on Saturday, 8 March. If you missed it or want to review, visit the session page [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...> for the available session materials and recording. [ICANN82 was the first meeting of the Latin Script Diacritics (LD) Policy Development Process (PDP) Working Group (WG), and at the meeting, the WG established its project plan and discussed the adopted WG Charter and scope of the work.][nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...> Agenda ICANN82 was the first meeting of the Latin Script Diacritics (LD) Policy Development Process [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...> (PDP) Working Group (WG). After introductions of its members, the WG established its project plan, and discussed the adopted WG Charter [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...> and scope of the work. ICANN staff introduced the WG to the recommendations from the Global Public Interest and the Human Rights Framework to aid in keeping them in mind as discussion and work progress. The WG kicked off the meeting by finalizing the language in the document seeking early input from the community. Highlights This kick-off meeting of the LD PDP WG was an opportunity to confirm the leadership team: Michael Bauland as Chair, Mark Datysgeld as Vice Chair, and Prudence Malinki as the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council liaison to the WG. There was a robust discussion of the technical details related to the work scope concerning core elements of diacritics, which was deferred to future meetings, and indicates the high level of enthusiasm from the WG members. Ultimately, the WG was able to finalize its project plan and timeline for work to commence in its regular weekly meetings following ICANN82. Next Steps As the LD PDP commences, the group will submit its project plan to the GNSO Council for approval during its 10 April meeting. Additionally, the WG will be sending out an early input request to Supporting Organizations, Advisory Committees, and Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies soliciting feedback on the topic. The leadership team is excited to commence its work and thanks WG members for their passion and commitment to the important work that lies ahead. ICANN82 PHOTO OF THE DAY [Five ICANN82 participants stand together in a group, all smiling for their picture.] LAC FOCUS ICANN Near You: Local Action, Global Impact [ICANN is excited to announce a new approach to its regional engagement efforts in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region.] By Rodrigo de la Parra, VP, Stakeholder Engagement and Managing Director, Latin America and Caribbean ICANN is excited to announce [nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...> a new approach to its regional engagement efforts in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region. A few years ago, ICANN decided to enhance its local presence across the world by bringing ICANN’s key focus areas, policy discussions, capacity development, and other initiatives to different countries. As part of these efforts in the LAC region, the LAC-i-Roadshow was introduced and has played a key role in ICANN’s internationalization efforts. Now, after more than a decade of implementation work, our regional team is looking to take engagement one step further — transitioning from an event-based initiative to a more tailored, country-focused experience. Under the new title ICANN Near You: Local Action, Global Impact, the LAC engagement team, along with global subject matter experts, will visit five different countries in the region each year. Spending several days in-country will enable the team to address the specific needs of the local community — from technical capacity development to enhancing participation in ICANN’s multistakeholder model. We will engage with a range of stakeholders in each location, including governments, the technical community, the private sector, academia, and civil society. This shift reflects ICANN’s deepening commitment to engaging with local communities while maintaining a global perspective. The new name underscores the importance of understanding regional priorities within the broader context of the global Internet ecosystem. These events will continue to provide a platform for discussing ICANN’s role in shaping the future of the Internet, with a focus on local engagement and action within the LAC region. ICANN is committed to being more accessible and responsive to regional needs, and this new initiative strengthens our ongoing efforts to foster stronger, more meaningful connections with stakeholders across the LAC region. Stay tuned for more updates on upcoming events under this exciting initiative! MEET THE LAC COMMUNITY Paulo Milliet Roque Brazil [LAC Profile recipient Paulo Milliet Roque] Since 2017, Paulo Milliet Roque has served as ABES’s (Associação Brasileira das Empresas de Software (Brazilian Software Association)) representative on ICANN’s Business Constituency (BC) Group. He has a proven track record in international trade, having conducted business with more than 100 technology companies worldwide. Roque also serves as President of ABES, the Brazilian Software Association he co-founded in 1986. Today, ABES represents more than 1,500 software companies in Brazil, accounting for more than 80% of the nation’s software revenues and supporting 260,000 direct jobs. Additionally, Roque is a co-founder of several companies, including DigiForte, a Certification Authority of the Brazilian Government. ABES considers it crucial to combat Domain Name System abuse in all its forms, and is eager to collaborate with ICANN in this effort. Furthermore, ABES regards the opportunity for its members to register their brands as new gTLDs a golden opportunity. MEET THE ICANN82 FELLOWS Enerst Mafuta Katoka Zambia Recipient of the Paul Muchene Fellow Award [Enerst Mafuta Katoka, Recipient of the Paul Muchene Fellow Award] As the CEO of E-Telecom Consultancy, Enerst Mafuta Katoka specializes in ensuring compliance with international regulations that promote safety and enhance interoperability. He is a member of the Zambia Bureau of Standards ICT Quality of Service and Experience Technical Committee, where he uses his expertise to enhance national standards. Currently, Katoka is actively involved in the ICANN Universal Acceptance Steering Group Email Address Internationalization Working Group and serves as a member of the African Regional At-Large Organization. He has attended several ICANN meetings, including ICANN75, ICANN80, and ICANN81, which have deepened his understanding of the multistakeholder model. Within ICANN, Katoka is engaged in the business and commerce, Internet end user, and technical communities. “I would love to engage as an observer with the Security and Stability Advisory Committee, as I believe the intersection of technology standards and security is critical for shaping a safe digital future.” WELCOME NEXTGEN@ICANN Miracle Roch Onyebuchim United States of America [Miracle Roch Onyebuchim, NextGen@ICANN Program participant] Miracle Roch Onyebuchim is a passionate advocate for Internet accessibility and digital education. With a background in product management and system engineering, they are dedicated to ensuring the next generation of Internet users is well-informed and empowered. Onyebuchim is currently working on research to make computing and cybersecurity education more fun and interesting to K-12 students. Although new to ICANN, they were drawn to its mission of advancing Internet access, particularly in areas like Universal Acceptance. As a member of the North American Regional At-Large Organization, Onyebuchim looks forward to engaging with like-minded individuals and expanding advocacy efforts. “The Internet should be open, inclusive, and accessible to all. Let’s work together to bridge the gaps and educate the future.” ICANN COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT Jonathan Zuck Chair, At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) [Jonathan Zuck - Chair, At-Large Committee (ALAC). He's smiling in front on a blue, purple, and black mosaic background.][nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nj88a9rab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xUPuZr63...> "My ICANN life began as part of the Intellectual Property Constituency of the Generic Names Supporting Organization. I was the President of an international trade association, based in Brussels, representing small software companies. That said, the mandate of my members was to strengthen ICANN against criticism of the multistakeholder model that ICANN embodies so I have been a reformer the whole time, rather than an advocate for any specific policies. Once I retired from the trade association, I moved to the At-Large Community by joining the North American At-Large Organization in 2018. It was my impression that the interests of End Users was paramount and where I could do the most to help. As a policy focused “wonk,” I started as the Chair of the Consolidated Policy Working Group and worked to increase the efficiency and accountability of that workgroup. I have since risen to Chair of the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) but continue to focus on strengthening the At-Large voice and respect for the ALAC among the ICANN community." Amrita Choudhury Chair, Asian, Australasian, and Pacific Islands Regional At-Large Organization (APRALO) [Amrita Choudhury, Chair, Asian, Australasian and Pacific Islands Regional At-Large Organization (APRALO)] "I joined At-Large to bring forth the views and perspectives of end users from the global majority especially residing in the Asia Pacific region so that policies and initiatives being designed take into consideration their perspectives. The idea was also to take back the learnings and share it with the community I come from." 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