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AfICTA e-NEWSLETTER 26 October, 2020
by AfICTA Secretariat Oct. 26, 2020

Oct. 26, 2020

At its 6th Annual General Meeting in Nairobi, Kenya on 9 October, 2018 after its founding in 2012, and in line with its constitution, AfICTA - Africa ICT Alliance elected its 2nd Chairman, Engr Hossam Elgamal of the Arab Republic of Egypt. Mr Elgamal succeeds Dr Jimson Olufuye its founder and inspiration. In his farewell speech, Dr Olufuye outlined 17 achievements recorded during his tenure which included according to him “Constructive African ICT Business/Professional Advocacy/engagement at the United Nations (UN) vis-a-vis Membership of the UN Working Group (WG) on Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Improvement 2011, UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development WG on Enhanced Cooperation 2013-2014 & 2016-2018, IGF UN Secretary-General's Multi-stakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) from 2011 till date” and “Growth of member countries from 6 to 30 with 24 African countries to go. Current membership are from Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, Kenya, Namibia, Cote d’Ivore, Ghana, Tunisia, The Gambia, Niger, Mali, Ethiopia, Burundi, Rwanda, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Zambia, Sudan, Somalia, Libya, Chad, Benin, DRC, Senegal, Uganda, Mauritius, Cameroon, Gabon and Lesotho.” Full text of his speech is available here. In his acceptance speech, Engr Elgamal thanked Dr Olufuye for all the good works he had done and promised to take the Alliance to greater heights in collaboration with his colleagues on the board and members in general. Full text of his acceptance speech is available here. Africa ICT Alliance, Lugbe, Abuja, FCT, 234, Nigeria, http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=kI6YZeEo2w3y46poPt2dxM53P8mS…

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Congratulations to the NPOC EC
by Joan Kerr Oct. 23, 2020

Oct. 23, 2020

Dear NPOC Members, As the ICANN69 Annual General Meeting finished, you have a new NPOC EC. Please join me in congratulating the 2020 -2021 NPOC EC. Raoul Plommer, Chair Ioana Stupariu, Vice hair Jacqueline Morris, Policy Chair Membership Chair, Caleb Olumuyiwa Communications Chair, Oreoluwa Lesi Secretariat, Emmanuel Vitus Thanks to the former EC for the hard work in laying the foundation to build a solid Constituency, with special thanks to Raoul Plommer and Juan Manuel Rojas for working to ensure that NPOC remained in the ICANN ecosystem. Thanks to Maryam, and now Brenda Brewer for the staff support. I remain to assist, Joan Kerr -- Joan Kerr, Entrepreneur, Mixed Media Artist, Community Leader _____________________________________ Chair, Climate Smart Victory Garden Team Chair, ICANN, Not for Profit Operations Constituency Chair, IEEE Sustainable Agriculture Working Group Chair, Science for Peace, Climate Smart Victory Gardens Member, Public Registry Advisory Council Advisor, Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network, (CSAYN) Canada UN WSIS Award Recipient, for Content & Creativity Durham Region Recipient, Community Partnership Award Founder, Foundation for Building Sustainable Communities www.joankerr.ca, www.fbsc.org Skype: joankerr_fbsc 1-416-907-0783 <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> Virus-free. www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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AfICTA e-NEWSLETTER 22 October, 2020
by AfICTA Secretariat Oct. 22, 2020

Oct. 22, 2020

At its 6th Annual General Meeting in Nairobi, Kenya on 9 October, 2018 after its founding in 2012, and in line with its constitution, AfICTA - Africa ICT Alliance elected its 2nd Chairman, Engr Hossam Elgamal of the Arab Republic of Egypt. Mr Elgamal succeeds Dr Jimson Olufuye its founder and inspiration. In his farewell speech, Dr Olufuye outlined 17 achievements recorded during his tenure which included according to him “Constructive African ICT Business/Professional Advocacy/engagement at the United Nations (UN) vis-a-vis Membership of the UN Working Group (WG) on Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Improvement 2011, UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development WG on Enhanced Cooperation 2013-2014 & 2016-2018, IGF UN Secretary-General's Multi-stakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) from 2011 till date” and “Growth of member countries from 6 to 30 with 24 African countries to go. Current membership are from Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, Kenya, Namibia, Cote d’Ivore, Ghana, Tunisia, The Gambia, Niger, Mali, Ethiopia, Burundi, Rwanda, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Zambia, Sudan, Somalia, Libya, Chad, Benin, DRC, Senegal, Uganda, Mauritius, Cameroon, Gabon and Lesotho.” Full text of his speech is available here. In his acceptance speech, Engr Elgamal thanked Dr Olufuye for all the good works he had done and promised to take the Alliance to greater heights in collaboration with his colleagues on the board and members in general. Full text of his acceptance speech is available here. Africa ICT Alliance, Lugbe, Abuja, FCT, 234, Nigeria, http://tracking.aficta.africa/tracking/click?d=kI6YZeEo2w3y46poPt2dxJggN7xh…

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ICANN69 Plenary Week Has Begun! See Maarten Botterman and Göran Marby's Welcome Video in Today's #ICANN69 Newsletter.
by Oreoluwa Lesi Oct. 19, 2020

Oct. 19, 2020

Hello everyone, Welcome to ICANN69 plenary week. We have the following sessions that will be of interest: 1.) GNSO NCSG Open Meeting (10:30 UTC): Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/98892962161?pwd=T1F5djFUSkhmVmFJTU83UkxBcVdCQT09 <https://icann.zoom.us/j/98892962161?pwd=T1F5djFUSkhmVmFJTU83UkxBcVdCQT09> Zoom Session ID: 988 9296 2161 Zoom Session Passcode: MCRu?h0wn+ 2.) Board / Community Focus on ICANN Meetings (12:30 UTC): Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/91677446260?pwd=TWdDbjk2dURQdm5TL1YyWlphSTdJUT09 <https://icann.zoom.us/j/91677446260?pwd=TWdDbjk2dURQdm5TL1YyWlphSTdJUT09> Zoom Session ID: 916 7744 6260 Zoom Session Passcode: vx!10=?W*5 3.) ICANN69 Welcome Ceremony (14:30 UTC): Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/95638755798?pwd=aUhHK05jRnBoQXRBN2pmUzY4Q2NyUT09 <https://icann.zoom.us/j/95638755798?pwd=aUhHK05jRnBoQXRBN2pmUzY4Q2NyUT09> Zoom Session ID: 956 3875 5798 Zoom Session Passcode: qNb@+aDp^0 See you online. Kind regards, Ore -- Oreoluwa Lesi Executive Director, Women's Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) +234.803.621.1307, +234.813.339.9999 | www.wtec.org.ng | @wteconline > Begin forwarded message: > > From: ICANN <icann.communications(a)communications.icann.org> > Subject: Plenary Week Has Begun! See Maarten Botterman and Göran Marby's Welcome Video in Today's #ICANN69 Newsletter. > Date: 19 October 2020 at 5:04:53 AM WAT > To: oreoluwa(a)wtec.org.ng > Reply-To: icann.communications(a)communications.icann.org > > <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Kk41Ow56cZI7fyJKAFfSJGtg3BYTOfEeIEoOePOCE2Xg…> > > Virtual Annual General Meeting > #ICANN69 Newsletter | 19 October 2020 > CLICK HERE FOR THE MEETING SCHEDULE <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Kk41Ow56cZI7fyJKAFfSJGtg3BYTOfEeIEoOePOCE2Xg…> > TOP STORY > Welcome to ICANN69 Plenary Week! > > > Göran Marby, ICANN President and CEO, and ICANN Board Chair Maarten Botterman spoke about their priorities for the coming year in an interview with Sally Newell Cohen, ICANN Senior Vice President of Global Communications. > > Watch the video <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Kk41Ow56cZI7fyJKAFfSJGtg3BYTOfEeIEoOePOCE2Xg…> here. > High-Interest Sessions on YouTube > > > > Selected ICANN69 sessions will be live streamed on YouTube as part of a pilot effort to increase accessibility. These view-only live streams provide a low-bandwidth alternative for attendees. This live streaming option will be available for five high-interest sessions: > > 19 October: The Domain Name Business <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Kk41Ow56cZI7fyJKAFfSJGtg3BYTOfEeIEoOePOCE2Xg…> > 19 October: ICANN69 Welcome Ceremony <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Kk41Ow56cZI7fyJKAFfSJGtg3BYTOfEeIEoOePOCE2Xg…> > 20 October: DNS Abuse: Consideration of the Issues <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Kk41Ow56cZI7fyJKAFfSJGtg3BYTOfEeIEoOePOCE2Xg…> > 21 October: WHOIS Changes Under GDPR <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Kk41Ow56cZI7fyJKAFfSJGtg3BYTOfEeIEoOePOCE2Xg…> > 22 October: ICANN 22nd Annual General Meeting <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Kk41Ow56cZI7fyJKAFfSJGtg3BYTOfEeIEoOePOCE2Xg…> > > Links to the YouTube live streams will be available via the ICANN69 meeting schedule 24-hours before the session. You can also explore other ICANN videos on our YouTube channel <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Kk41Ow56cZI7fyJKAFfSJGtg3BYTOfEeIEoOePOCE2Xg…>. > > > > > The ICANN69 Participation Guide has the information you need about our remote and language support tools. > > Click here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Kk41Ow56cZI7fyJKAFfSJGtg3BYTOfEeIEoOePOCE2Xg…> to download the Guide. > > Join Us for the ICANN69 Welcome Ceremony > ICANN69 Welcome Ceremony > Today > 16:30–17:00 CEST > (14:30-15:00 UTC) > Zoom 6 > > Click here for details <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Kk41Ow56cZI7fyJKAFfSJGtg3BYTOfEeIEoOePOCE2Xg…> > > Today, join us for the live virtual ICANN69 Welcome Ceremony. > > Speaking at the ceremony will be Chris Mondini, VP of Stakeholder Engagement - Europe and Managing Director of the Brussels Office; Maarten Botterman, ICANN Board Chair; Göran Marby, ICANN President and CEO; and Oscar Robles-Garay, Chair, NRO Executive Council. > > In addition, the first recipient of the Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building will be announced. The award honors members of the ICANN community who have contributed significantly to national, regional, or global capacity-development programs related to ICANN's mission. > > Interpretation will be available. > The ceremony will also be live streamed on YouTube (in English only). > > Reminder: You must be signed in to your account <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Kk41Ow56cZI7fyJKAFfSJGtg3BYTOfEeIEoOePOCE2Xg…> to access the ICANN69 schedule. > > TODAY'S NOTABLE SESSIONS > > Notable Community Sessions > GAC Opening Plenary <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Kk41Ow56cZI7fyJKAFfSJGtg3BYTOfEeIEoOePOCE2Xg…> > Time: 09:00-10:00 CEST (07:00-08:00 UTC) Zoom 3 > GNSO – NCSG Open Meeting <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Kk41Ow56cZI7fyJKAFfSJGtg3BYTOfEeIEoOePOCE2Xg…> > Time: 12:30-14:00 CEST (10:30-12:00 UTC) Zoom 4 > ICANN After 20 Years of Involvement: A Conversation with Chris Disspain <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Kk41Ow56cZI7fyJKAFfSJGtg3BYTOfEeIEoOePOCE2Xg…> > Time: 17:00-17:30 CEST (15:00-15:30 UTC) Zoom 6 > Joint Community Meetings > ICANN Board and ALAC <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Kk41Ow56cZI7fyJKAFfSJGtg3BYTOfEeIEoOePOCE2Xg…> > Time: 09:00-10:00 CEST (07:00-08:00 UTC) Zoom 6 > > TODAY'S HIGH INTEREST SESSIONS > > > > The Domain Name Business: Everything You Want to Know, Ask, or Discuss > Today from 10:30-12:00 CEST (08:30-10:00 UTC) > Zoom 6 > > Click here for details. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Kk41Ow56cZI7fyJKAFfSJGtg3BYTOfEeIEoOePOCE2Xg…> > The Domain Name Business: Everything You Want to Know, Ask, or Discuss > This education, outreach, and engagement plenary session from the ICANN contracted parties (registries and registrars) aims to improve broader community understanding of the key dynamics of the industry. > > This plenary session will also provide insights into the current marketplace and business models for domain names and related services. > > > Board/Community Focus on ICANN Meetings > Today from 14:30-16:00 CEST (12:30-14:00 UTC) > Zoom 6 > > Click here for details. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Kk41Ow56cZI7fyJKAFfSJGtg3BYTOfEeIEoOePOCE2Xg…> > Board/Community Discussion on ICANN Meetings > ICANN made the shift from in-person to virtual gatherings for all three Public Meetings in 2020. > In this listening session, the Board would like to hear from the ICANN community and explore to what extent the formats of the virtual meetings have supported their work and what needs to be changed to maximize effectiveness moving forward. > > > At-Large Policy Session > Today from 12:30-14:00 CEST (10:30-12:00 UTC) > Zoom 1 > > Click here for details. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Kk41Ow56cZI7fyJKAFfSJGtg3BYTOfEeIEoOePOCE2Xg…> > At-Large Policy Session: Coordinating the Internet Unique Identifiers and the Interests of Internet Users > This session will explore the interests of end users as they relate to the Internet's unique identifiers, and show how coordination and collaboration between different stakeholders ensures that policy development and technical functions are carried out in the public interest. > > > Tech Day > Today from 09:00-14:00 CEST (07:00-12:00 UTC) > Zoom 2 > > Click here for session 1. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Kk41Ow56cZI7fyJKAFfSJGtg3BYTOfEeIEoOePOCE2Xg…>. > Click here for session 2. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Kk41Ow56cZI7fyJKAFfSJGtg3BYTOfEeIEoOePOCE2Xg…> > Tech Day > Tech Day includes presentations on digital identity and Registration Data Access Protocol client implementation. > > Additionally, Tech Day will feature a presentation on Universal Acceptance readiness. The full agenda can be found here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Kk41Ow56cZI7fyJKAFfSJGtg3BYTOfEeIEoOePOCE2Xg…>. > > Tech Day brings together ICANN’s technical community and is open to anyone interested in technical or security-related topics. > > This series of sessions provides a forum to discuss technical topics and has been part of ICANN Public Meetings since 2006. > > SPOTLIGHT ON UNIVERSAL ACCEPTANCE > Outreach on Addressing Universal Acceptance > > > > 12:30-14:00 CEST > (10:30-12:00 UTC) > Zoom 5 > Click here for details. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Kk41Ow56cZI7fyJKAFfSJGtg3BYTOfEeIEoOePOCE2Xg…> > > People around the world are excluded from experiencing the full benefits of the Internet simply because they’re unable to use a domain name or email address in their language, script, or character length of choice (e.g., .рф, .PHOTOGRAPHY). The Universal Acceptance (UA) of all domain names and email addresses is crucial to enabling consumer choice online and supporting a more inclusive Internet for today’s users and the next billion people coming online. > > Are you interested in knowing how we reach technology developers, systems administrators, and influencers about the benefits of being UA-ready? > > Today, join the Universal Acceptance Steering Group (UASG) for a working session that will provide an overview on the outreach efforts of the UA Ambassadors, Local Initiatives, and Communications working groups. These groups will also discuss the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on outreach activities and how to engage more effectively. Before the session, check out the UA Readiness Report FY20 <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Kk41Ow56cZI7fyJKAFfSJGtg3BYTOfEeIEoOePOCE2Xg…> which provides an overview of recent outreach efforts. > > Stay up to date on everything UA by following the UASG on Twitter <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Kk41Ow56cZI7fyJKAFfSJGtg3BYTOfEeIEoOePOCE2Xg…>, Facebook <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Kk41Ow56cZI7fyJKAFfSJGtg3BYTOfEeIEoOePOCE2Xg…>, and LinkedIn <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Kk41Ow56cZI7fyJKAFfSJGtg3BYTOfEeIEoOePOCE2Xg…>. > > > Click here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Kk41Ow56cZI7fyJKAFfSJGtg3BYTOfEeIEoOePOCE2Xg…> to review our Expected Standards of Behavior when participating in ICANN Meetings. > > Click here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Kk41Ow56cZI7fyJKAFfSJGtg3BYTOfEeIEoOePOCE2Xg…> to view the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy. > > Want to talk to ICANN’s Ombudsman? Email ombudsman(a)icann.org <mailto:ombudsman@icann.org> to set up a meeting. > > > Want to talk to ICANN’s Complaints Officer? > Email complaints(a)icann.org <mailto:complaints@icann.org> to set up a meeting. > > Take a Break! > Virtual Coffee Break > 12:00-12:30 CEST (10:00-10:30 UTC) > in the Fika Lounge. > > Click here for details <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Kk41Ow56cZI7fyJKAFfSJGtg3BYTOfEeIEoOePOCE2Xg…> > > Do you know what a Fika is? The Swedish tradition <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Kk41Ow56cZI7fyJKAFfSJGtg3BYTOfEeIEoOePOCE2Xg…> is like a coffee break, only better. > > Connect with your ICANN community in the Fika Lounge in between sessions for conversations about your favorite sports team, tv shows, or maybe a lesson from our resident expert in origami. > > See all the topics for the week here <https://69.schedule.icann.org/meetings/z3YqddyJHFZBaHLj8#/?limit=10&sortByF…>. > > DON’T MISS THESE UPCOMING ICANN69 SESSIONS > GAC WS2 Accountability and GAC PSWG Update <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Kk41Ow56cZI7fyJKAFfSJGtg3BYTOfEeIEoOePOCE2Xg…> > Tuesday 20 October > Time: 12:30-14:00 CEST (10:30-12:00 UTC) Zoom 3 > Joint Meeting: ccNSO & GNSO Councils <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Kk41Ow56cZI7fyJKAFfSJGtg3BYTOfEeIEoOePOCE2Xg…> > Tuesday 20 October > Time: 12:30-14:00 CEST (10:30-12:00 UTC) Zoom 4 > SSAC Public Meeting <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Kk41Ow56cZI7fyJKAFfSJGtg3BYTOfEeIEoOePOCE2Xg…> > Tuesday 20 October > Time: 14:30-16:00 CEST (12:30-14:00 UTC) Zoom 6 > > Hamburg Show @ ICANN69 <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Kk41Ow56cZI7fyJKAFfSJGtg3BYTOfEeIEoOePOCE2Xg…> > Tuesday 20 October > Time: 16:30-17:30 CEST > (14:30-15:30 UTC) > > We can't all experience beautiful Hamburg in person this year, but join us for a fun social event featuring a pub quiz, music, tours, and talks hosted by eco, DENIC, and the City of Hamburg. > > > ICANN NEWS > ICANN FY2020 Financial Results > ICANN has published financial results for the fourth quarter of the financial year ending 30 June 2020, which reflects ICANN’s unaudited financials for the full fiscal year. ICANN remains in a strong financial position despite the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. > > Read the announcement and access the results here. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Kk41Ow56cZI7fyJKAFfSJGtg3BYTOfEeIEoOePOCE2Xg…> > > REGIONAL FOCUS: ASIA PACIFIC > Contributing to DNSSEC Deployment in the Asia Pacific > > > > Recent statistics show that the Asia Pacific (APAC) region is catching up fast in Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) deployment. > > Read more here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Kk41Ow56cZI7fyJKAFfSJGtg3BYTOfEeIEoOePOCE2Xg…> about what DNSSEC is and why it is important. > > ICANN’s measurements note that 58.47% of APAC ccTLDs have signed DNSSEC, ranking second after the Europe region (77.3%). Across the world, 56.17% of ccTLDs have currently signed DNSSEC. > > DNSSEC validation in the APAC region has also increased in the past 12 months, led largely by the Oceania/Pacific region (source APNIC <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Kk41Ow56cZI7fyJKAFfSJGtg3BYTOfEeIEoOePOCE2Xg…>, generated on 10 September 2020). > > ICANN org has been working actively with the community to achieve this through engagement and technical capacity building. Since the establishment of the ICANN Asia Pacific Office, ICANN has delivered over 100 DNSSEC training sessions in the APAC region. ICANN org will continue to work with the regional community in this key area. > > To learn more about DNSSEC deployment, join the DNSSEC and Security Workshop at ICANN69 on Wednesday 21 October. Click here for more details. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Kk41Ow56cZI7fyJKAFfSJGtg3BYTOfEeIEoOePOCE2Xg…> > > GET TO KNOW YOUR ICANN COMMUNITY > > Moin! Lars wishes the ICANN participants a warm virtual welcome. > Lars Steffen (Germany) > Lars Steffen is a member of the Internet Service Providers and Connectivity Providers (ISPCP) Constituency. He is also the Director of eco International, which is part of eco – Association of the Internet Industry. With more than 1,100 member companies, this is the largest Internet industry association in Europe. > > Lars is a strong advocate for the Universal Acceptance of Internationalized Domain Names and new generic top-level domains (gTLDs). Between 2016 and 2019, he served as the outreach co-coordinator for the Universal Acceptance Steering Group (UASG). > > ICANN69 is the 19th ICANN Public Meeting that he has attended, since his first Public Meeting at ICANN50 in 2014. > > MEET THE ICANN FELLOWS > > "I believe that as more people connect to the Internet, language barriers will be reduced." > Katarine Gevorgyan (Armenia) > Katarine works in the private sector on the development and promotion of the .AM ccTLD and is a member of the Internet Society of Armenia. > > Katarine was a Fellow for both ICANN66 in Montréal and ICANN67 in Cancún. Since 2018, she has actively participated in a myriad of ICANN-sponsored conferences, which have helped her to understand ICANN better. > > After attending ICANN66, she began working with the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) and the Universal Acceptance Steering Group (UASG). She also started activities at the local level regarding Armenian Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs). > > WELCOME NEXTGEN@ICANN > > As an advocate for a safer Internet, he sees an opportunity to contribute to the ICANN community. > Siddhant Chatterjee (India) > Siddhant Chatterjee is an economics undergraduate student from Mumbai, India. > > He recently completed a policy internship, in which he worked on issues such as content regulation, intermediary liability, and data privacy. He has also participated in the Youth Internet Governance Forum. > > ICANN’s multistakeholder model resonates with him and echoes his belief “in how we should go forward in understanding and creating rules for technology, and I cannot wait to be a part of it.” > > CONNECT WITH ICANN ON SOCIAL MEDIA > Join Us in #ICANN69intermission > > > > How do you like to spend the breaks between #ICANN69 sessions? Walking the dog, gardening, catching up with friends? > > Show us by sharing a selfie of you participating in your favorite #ICANN69intermission activity to Twitter or Instagram. > > Use hashtags #ICANN69intermission, #ICANN69, and be sure to tag the city you’re in. > > Ergys Ramaj, ICANN VP of Public Responsibility Support, goes for a run in Bethesda, Maryland. > > Hello from Santiago, Chile! Patricio Poblete bakes bread in between ICANN69 sessions. > Join the conversation! 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Survey about future meetings - important
by Ioana Stupariu Oct. 16, 2020

Oct. 16, 2020

Dear all, Following prior feedback received from you and the large community, the ICANN leadership has prepared a survey about the future meetings which will help us better plan the upcoming year, especially in light of the challenges posed by the pandemic and the online setting. Given that this impact you directly, we greatly rely on your input, so if you could take 5 minutes to answer a couple of questions, that would be great. We hope that providing you with this data will help facilitate further group discussion and help us find the best solutions for everyone. The deadline to fill this in is November 5 and here is the link to the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/icannmeetingsurvey_GNSO Thanks a lot and have a great day, Ioana Ioana Stupariu SJD Candidate - International Business Law -------------------------------------------------------- Central European University Department of Legal Studies Nador u. 11, 1051 Budapest, Hungary Phone: +40744251228 Stupariu_Ioana(a)phd.ceu.edu | www.ceu.edu<http://www.ceu.edu> [Risultati immagini per ceu logo]

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Fwd: GNSO - NPOC Open Meeting starts at 4:00 PM CEST - 15 Oct
by Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele Oct. 15, 2020

Oct. 15, 2020

Dear All, NPOC Meeting starts within the hour. Participation Links Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/97461917221?pwd=aitFRzNiYWFWRnZIUnpoTzBhTTh6dz09 Zoom Session ID: 974 6191 7221 Zoom Session Passcode: 4u$FqM30wc Zoom International Dial-In Numbers: https://icann.zoom.us/u/abNAQTQSkY Zoom Phone Passcode: 840 184 7454 ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: ICANN69 | Annual General Meeting <no-reply(a)events-mail.icann.org> Date: Thu, Oct 15, 2020 at 2:30 PM Subject: GNSO - NPOC Open Meeting starts at 4:00 PM CEST - 15 Oct To: <muyiwacaleb(a)gmail.com> Reminder: GNSO - NPOC Open Meeting starting at 4:00 PM CEST - 15 OctFind the participation links her Reminder: GNSO - NPOC Open Meeting starting at 4:00 PM CEST - 15 Oct Find the participation links here: View Schedule <https://69.schedule.icann.org/agenda> (This message is sent approximately 25 minutes prior to the session start time.) Caleb, you are receiving this regarding ICANN69 | Annual General Meeting. If you would like to stop receiving these emails click here <http://email.pathable.com/asm/unsubscribe/?user_id=26399&data=4pAjzl5L_yI5S…> . Pathable Inc 4065 4th Ave NE, Seattle WA, 98105 -- *Ogundele Olumuyiwa Caleb* *muyiwacaleb(a)gmail.com <muyiwacaleb(a)gmail.com>* *234 - 8077377378* *234 - 07030777969*

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NPOC agenda
by Joan Kerr Oct. 14, 2020

Oct. 14, 2020

Hello * AGENDA | ICANN69 Virtual | NPOC Meetings* Date: Thursday, October 15th, 2020 Time: 1400 – 15:30 UTC _______________________________________________________________________________ Dear NPOC Members, I hope you are doing well and have registered for the conference. Please join us tomorrow, Thursday, October 15, at 1400 -15:30 UTC for the NPOC Open Meeting. With the new EC, NPOC with your participation will thrive and represent the voice of the Not for profit in the ICANN ecosystem. Please join me to say goodbye and to welcome the new and vibrant EC Agenda - Welcome and Introductions: Joan Kerr - Executive Committee Update Joan Kerr - Policy Updates: Juan Manuel Rojas - EC Transition Joan Kerr, Raoul Plommer - Welcome incoming EC Joan Kerr, Raoul Plommer - AOB Thanks, -- Joan Kerr, Entrepreneur, Mixed Media Artist, Community Leader _____________________________________ Chair, Climate Smart Victory Garden Team Chair, ICANN, Not for Profit Operations Constituency Chair, IEEE Sustainable Agriculture Working Group Chair, Science for Peace, Climate Smart Victory Gardens Member, Public Registry Advisory Council Advisor, Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network, (CSAYN) Canada UN WSIS Award Recipient, for Content & Creativity Durham Region Recipient, Community Partnership Award Founder, Foundation for Building Sustainable Communities www.joankerr.ca, www.fbsc.org Skype: joankerr_fbsc 1-416-907-0783

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NPOC EC Meeting Notes
by Oreoluwa Lesi Oct. 13, 2020

Oct. 13, 2020

Hello everyone, I trust that we are all keeping safe. Kindly find the notes from the last NPOC Executive Committee meeting: https://npoc.org/npoc-ec-meeting-notes-tuesday-september-15-2020/ Best regards, Ore -- Oreoluwa Lesi Executive Director, Women's Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) +234.803.621.1307, +234.813.339.9999 | www.wtec.org.ng <http://www.wtec.org.ng/> | @wteconline -- Oreoluwa Lesi Executive Director, Women's Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) +234.803.621.1307, +234.813.339.9999 | www.wtec.org.ng | @wteconline

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NPOC Social Media @ICANN 69 Remote Participation
by Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele Oct. 13, 2020

Oct. 13, 2020

Greetings, ICANN 69 is here again! I trust this email finds you well and we hope that you having a good week and getting set for ICANN 69 Remote Participation process. This will probably be one of my last post / email as Communications Chair. It is important NPOC's social media presence is felt with your tweets and Facebook posts. This is a very good way to engage and try to influence NPOC's mission in all the ongoing conversations and let our voices be heard. You can create awareness of this new change from F2F meeting to a remote one by posting a photo of yourself attending ICANN69 Virtual Meeting sessions from your location and share it using the *#ICANN69* hashtag and *#NPOC* as well as the hashtag of the city you are participating from. Help us create a virtual meeting photo gallery. Look forward to seeing you all online! Don't forget that the schedules are already online. *Twitter handles to follow*: @NPOC_ICANN @NCSG_ICANN @ICANN_GNSO @ICANN *Hashtags* #ICANN69 #npoc https://twitter.com/NPOC_ICANN/ <https://twitter.com/NPOC_ICANN/status/1190709134330662914?s=19> *What to do:* - Draft catchy phrases - Share pictures - Retweet awesome tweets - share remote meeting links, updates, and summaries - ask questions - Share useful links and tips You can also reply to this message with your twitter handle and hashtags to follow. -- *Ogundele Olumuyiwa Caleb* *muyiwacaleb(a)gmail.com <muyiwacaleb(a)gmail.com>* *234 - 8077377378* *234 - 07030777969*

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ICANN69 Is Just Around The Corner! Learn More About Our Virtual Participation Tools in Today's #ICANN69 Newsletter.
by Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele Oct. 8, 2020

Oct. 8, 2020

<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001QheLvhOmi5_72RdciumJrRdlVLXNz8tLzeeX0tMy24oi…> ICANN69 Virtual Annual General Meeting #ICANN69 Newsletter | 8 October 2020 MEETING SCHEDULE <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001QheLvhOmi5_72RdciumJrRdlVLXNz8tLzeeX0tMy24oi…> TOP STORY Get Ready for ICANN69! The ICANN69 Virtual Annual General Meeting begins next week! The first week,13 to 15 October, is dedicated to Community Days, when all stakeholder groups meet and advance their work. Plenary Week will be held from 19 to 22 October. During Plenary Week, both the Annual General Meeting and Public Forum are scheduled, as well as many cross-community sessions on important topics. Explore the ICANN69 schedule <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001QheLvhOmi5_72RdciumJrRdlVLXNz8tLzeeX0tMy24oi…> today and create your personal agenda. Reminder: You must be signed in to your account at https://69.schedule.icann.org <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001QheLvhOmi5_72RdciumJrRdlVLXNz8tLzeeX0tMy24oi…> to access the full schedule. 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