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It's Day 3 of ICANN74! Find YouTube Livestream Links and More in the ICANN74 Newsletter.
by Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele June 15, 2022

June 15, 2022

<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ONw22blnduVxwIpOWZ6Ii1EO15o-U2NdXtGSn_ei0be…> ‌ ICANN74 Newsletter 15 June 2022 MEETING SCHEDULE <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ONw22blnduVxwIpOWZ6Ii1EO15o-U2NdXtGSn_ei0be…> TOP STORY ICANN Publishes Root Zone Label Generation Rules Version 5 The ICANN organization (org) has published the Root Zone Label Generation Rules Version 5 <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ONw22blnduVxwIpOWZ6Ii1EO15o-U2NdXtGSn_ei0be…> (RZ-LGR-5). Root Zone Label Generation Rules define a set of parameters that determine valid Internationalized Domain Name <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ONw22blnduVxwIpOWZ6Ii1EO15o-U2NdXtGSn_ei0be…> labels and their variant labels for the root zone of the Domain Name System. ICANN script communities develop RZ-LGR proposals <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ONw22blnduVxwIpOWZ6Ii1EO15o-U2NdXtGSn_ei0be…> for different scripts or writing systems through the work of Generation Panels (GPs). These proposals, which cover 26 scripts, have now been integrated into the fifth version of RZ-LGR by the Integration Panel following a Public Comment <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ONw22blnduVxwIpOWZ6Ii1EO15o-U2NdXtGSn_ei0be…> period. This concludes the work of all active GPs. ICANN org would like to thank all of the GPs for their efforts and years of hard work, and congratulate them on helping to enable the secure use of top-level domains in local languages and scripts. To learn more about RZ-LGR-5, read this announcement <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ONw22blnduVxwIpOWZ6Ii1EO15o-U2NdXtGSn_ei0be…> . ICANN NEWS ICANN FY23 and FY24 Planning Process Update By Becky Nash, Vice President, Planning I would like to update you on the status of the fiscal year 2023 (FY23) and FY24 Planning process and the Planning Prioritization Framework Pilot. The FY23–27 Operating and Financial Plan and FY23 Operating Plan and Budget are on track to be considered for adoption by the ICANN Board, as indicated in this published announcement <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ONw22blnduVxwIpOWZ6Ii1EO15o-U2NdXtGSn_ei0be…> . As for the FY24 strategic planning process, ICANN org has completed the first phase. The objective was to collect input on trends that may impact ICANN org's remit across five focus areas: financials, geopolitics, governance, security, and unique identifier systems. As part of the Planning Prioritization Framework Project <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ONw22blnduVxwIpOWZ6Ii1EO15o-U2NdXtGSn_ei0be…>, a pilot was conducted in collaboration with the ICANN community on a specific scope of work: Board-approved Specific Review recommendations. The Final Prioritized List <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ONw22blnduVxwIpOWZ6Ii1EO15o-U2NdXtGSn_ei0be…> of prioritized Board-approved Specific Review recommendations from the pilot is now published on the Finance and Planning Community workspace. Read my blog <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ONw22blnduVxwIpOWZ6Ii1EO15o-U2NdXtGSn_ei0be…> for more information. Updates on ICANN's DNS Security Threat Mitigation Program By Russ Weinstein, Vice President, GDD Accounts and Services ICANN organization is committed to doing what it can, within its mission, to mitigate Domain Name System (DNS) security threats. To support this, ICANN org has created the DNS Security Threat Mitigation Program <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ONw22blnduVxwIpOWZ6Ii1EO15o-U2NdXtGSn_ei0be…>, a dedicated cross-functional team focused on the mitigation of DNS security threats, including malware, phishing, and botnets. As we approach the end of the fiscal year, we wanted to provide an update on this program and its many achievements and advancements. In March, ICANN published its first DNS Abuse Trends Report <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ONw22blnduVxwIpOWZ6Ii1EO15o-U2NdXtGSn_ei0be…>, which was based on data from the Domain Abuse Activity Reporting System (DAAR) <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ONw22blnduVxwIpOWZ6Ii1EO15o-U2NdXtGSn_ei0be…>. ICANN developed DAAR to monitor domain abuse and registration activity across top-level domains (TLDs). As part of its effort to evolve the DAAR system, ICANN org is planning to extend the reporting data to the registrar level. The primary impediment to implementing registrar reporting has been the consistent and dependable access to the registrar ID for each domain name registration. We are pleased to report that we have reached an agreement to amend the Base gTLD Registry Agreement. The change would allow ICANN org to use an existing data set provided by registries for research purposes. ICANN org anticipates this change will be available for Public Comment in the coming months. For more updates, read my full blog <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ONw22blnduVxwIpOWZ6Ii1EO15o-U2NdXtGSn_ei0be…> . YOUTUBE LIVESTREAM Select ICANN74 sessions will be livestreamed on YouTube as part of ICANN's efforts to increase accessibility. These view-only livestreams provide a low-bandwidth alternative for attendees. Updates on Geopolitical, Legislative, and Regulatory Developments <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ONw22blnduVxwIpOWZ6Ii1EO15o-U2NdXtGSn_ei0be…> Thursday, 16 June, 14:30–15:30 UTC YouTube Livestream <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ONw22blnduVxwIpOWZ6Ii1EO15o-U2NdXtGSn_ei0be…> ICANN would like to hear about your experiences at this hybrid Public Meeting. Please email your feedback to icann74feedback(a)icann.org. SESSION HIGHLIGHTS GNSO: IDNs EPDP Working Session The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council has initiated an Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) for Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs). This working session will allow the EPDP Team to continue its deliberations of the definition of all top-level domains (TLDs) and the management of variant labels to facilitate the delegation of variant generic TLDs in the root zone. As IDNs are of interest to the broader ICANN community, all ICANN74 attendees are invited to review the agenda <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ONw22blnduVxwIpOWZ6Ii1EO15o-U2NdXtGSn_ei0be…> and to observe the session. GNSO: IDNs EPDP Working Session (2 of 2) <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ONw22blnduVxwIpOWZ6Ii1EO15o-U2NdXtGSn_ei0be…> | 15 June, 08:30 UTC GNSO Council Meeting This public GNSO Council meeting will focus on several priority policy issues, including the potential adoption of the Final Report and Recommendations from the Expedited Policy Development Process on Specific Curative Rights Protections for Intergovernmental Organizations. There will also be a discussion of the System for Standardized Access/Disclosure to Nonpublic gTLD Registration Data Light Design Concept and of using the GNSO Guidance Process to conduct supplemental work on specific New gTLD Subsequent Procedures topics. The agenda is available on the <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ONw22blnduVxwIpOWZ6Ii1EO15o-U2NdXtGSn_ei0be…>GNSO Council workspace <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ONw22blnduVxwIpOWZ6Ii1EO15o-U2NdXtGSn_ei0be…> . GNSO Council Meeting <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ONw22blnduVxwIpOWZ6Ii1EO15o-U2NdXtGSn_ei0be…> | 15 June, 11:15 UTC DAY 2 RECAP Plenary Session: Who Sets ICANN's Priorities? This session took place on Tuesday, 14 June. If you missed it, visit the schedule <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ONw22blnduVxwIpOWZ6Ii1EO15o-U2NdXtGSn_ei0be…> for the session materials and recordings. Agenda This session explored the overall nature of prioritization at ICANN and discussed progress since the plenary session during ICANN59 <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ONw22blnduVxwIpOWZ6Ii1EO15o-U2NdXtGSn_ei0be…> in June 2017. The ICANN community, Board, and org shared best practices, reflected on recent coordination efforts such as the Prioritization Framework Pilot Project <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ONw22blnduVxwIpOWZ6Ii1EO15o-U2NdXtGSn_ei0be…>, and sought to identify ways to improve the shared use of limited resources and time. ICANN org developed a briefing paper <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ONw22blnduVxwIpOWZ6Ii1EO15o-U2NdXtGSn_ei0be…> to provide participants a basic understanding of the topic. Highlights - Plenary Session Chair Alejandra Reynoso welcomed participants, and ccNSO Vice Chair Jordan Carter opened the session by noting that the Planning Prioritization Framework is underway. - Matthew Shears of the ICANN Board noted the importance of collaborative strategic planning among the ICANN community, Board, and org. - ICANN Senior Vice President of Planning Xavier Calvez reiterated that the Prioritization Framework Pilot Project was designed to help the ICANN ecosystem prioritize its work within the planning cycle in a manner that is transparent, inclusive, and efficient. - The moderators, ccNSO Councilor Chris Disspain and Registrar Stakeholder Group Chair Ashley Heineman, started with a poll to gauge the awareness of ICANN priorities. Of the participants, 24% were very aware, 59% were somewhat aware, and 17% were not aware of ICANN priorities. - During the discussion, participants: - Affirmed the importance of ICANN’s transparency in setting its priorities. - Expressed concerns about the efficiency and robustness of the planning process and the roles and responsibilities of the ICANN community, Board, and org in relation to prioritization. - Applauded the multistakeholder model and emphasized the role of each ICANN community group in setting its own priorities. Themes - There is shared responsibility for prioritization across the ICANN Board, org, and community. - Planning processes, such as the annual operating plan and budget and the strategic plan, are needed for accountability and transparency. Next Steps The ICANN community representatives participating in the Prioritization Framework Pilot Project have been prioritizing the implementation of Specific Review recommendations. Eventually, the framework will expand to incorporate ICANN org policy implementation. Discussions like this will continue as the ICANN community, Board, and org review progress and identify shifting priorities. Photo of the Day: ICANN President and CEO Göran Marby speaks during the plenary session on prioritization at ICANN. NETWORKING AT ICANN74 Fika Coffee Breaks Twice-daily coffee breaks will be held in Lobby 3 at 10:00 UTC and 14:30 CEST (UTC+2). See the schedule <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ONw22blnduVxwIpOWZ6Ii1EO15o-U2NdXtGSn_ei0be…> for details. [image: ICANN69 icon graphic ig] Community Cocktail Join us for a daily Community Networking Cocktail at 17:30–18:30 CEST (UTC+2) in Lobby 3. Special Sessions - Today: Community Excellence Award Presentation Words From Fellowship Program Leaders and Alumni ICANN celebrates the 15th anniversary of the ICANN Fellowship Program, our oldest global capacity-development program. Learn more about the program in this blog <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ONw22blnduVxwIpOWZ6Ii1EO15o-U2NdXtGSn_ei0be…>. Here, past program leaders and participants share their experiences and offer words of advice for new Fellows. Wisdom Donkor GNSO Councilor "Congratulations on a well-deserved achievement! The fellowship program has come a long way; it has helped ICANN and the entire Internet governance ecosystem achieve excellence with its numerous mentorship and learning programs. ... Let's keep going ahead and maintain our momentum – the future is bright. Bravo!" Ioana Stupariu Legal Counsel and Business Development Specialist "I'm proud to have been a part of this amazing journey, which has given me the chance to meet people from across the globe who share similar interests. Former fellows know: once a fellow, always a fellow. Happy anniversary to the Fellowship family!" LATIN AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN (LAC) FOCUS COMTELCA and ICANN Strengthen Collaboration in Mesoamerica Central America’s Regional Technical Commission of Telecommunications ( COMTELCA <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ONw22blnduVxwIpOWZ6Ii1EO15o-U2NdXtGSn_ei0be…>), an intergovernmental organization operating under international public law, is participating in ICANN74. COMTELCA coordinates and promotes the integration and development of telecommunications in Central America and around the world. Since ICANN and COMTELCA signed a Memorandum of Understanding in 2016, both organizations have collaborated on countless capacity-building projects in the Latin American region. This aim is to foster a regional network of stakeholders and decision-makers who contribute to ICANN's policy development processes. Among these efforts was their collaboration on the organization of the LAC-i- Roadshow in Central America, capacity-development training webinars, and COMTELCA’s participation as an observer in the ICANN Governmental Advisory Committee. MEET THE ICANN LAC COMMUNITY Lizania Pérez Honduras Lizania Pérez is a telematics engineer who graduated from the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra in the Dominican Republic. She also studied management information systems at the Santo Domingo Institute of Technology and both economics and telecommunications regulation at the International Iberoamerican University of Puerto Rico. Pérez has Masters degrees in Telecommunications and Information Technology Management from the School of Industrial Organization of Madrid and in Cybersecurity from the Santo Domingo Institute of Technology. She has held various positions in the Dominican Institute of Telecommunications, including: IT Professional in the Directorate of Information and Communication Technologies, Specialist Engineer in the Directorate of Telecommunications Regulation and Defense of Competition, and Engineer in the Department of Cybersecurity, Electronic Commerce, and Digital Signature. Pérez has also worked as a cybersecurity coordinator for private-sector entities and is currently the Executive Secretary of the Regional Technical Commission of Telecommunications, a part of the Central American Integration System. MEET THE ICANN74 FELLOWS "As a lawyer and Internet user, I believe that global Internet usage has long surpassed the field of entertainment and information, reaching legal relationships between subjects who have rights and duties, while global legislation often still lags behind that evolution." Mariana Palma Vidotti Brazil Mariana Palma Vidotti is a partner at the law firm Gardemann & Vidotti, specializing in digital and telecommunications law. She provides legal services to Internet providers throughout Brazil. Vidotti is also the founder of the @direito.connect project, which disseminates content about Internet governance and digital law to young lawyers across both an Instagram profile and YouTube channel with more than 3,000 followers. She is a graduate of the Brazilian Internet Governance School. Vidotti first became involved with ICANN as a NextGen@ICANN participant at ICANN62, and then was first an ICANN fellow at ICANN66. WELCOME NEXTGEN@ICANN PARTICIPANTS “I would like to thank the ICANN community: first for the opportunity to participate in ICANN74 ... and second for their support and openness in sharing their experience and knowledge.” Liubomir Nikiforov Bulgaria Liubomir Nikiforov is pursuing his Ph.D. in law and political science at the University of Barcelona, with a focus on informed consent as a valid legal tool for data processing. He is interested in privacy and transparency issues, as well as artificial intelligence and trustworthiness on the Internet. When not working on his projects, Nikiforov likes to take walks on the beach, go out with friends, and participate in an amateur theater group that recently had its very first premiere. Eager and grateful to attend ICANN74 as a NextGen@ICANN participant, Nikiforov looks forward to learning and exploring where and how he can best contribute to the ICANN community. 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It's Day 2 of ICANN74! Get Session Details, Recaps, and More in the ICANN74 Newsletter.
by Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele June 14, 2022

June 14, 2022

<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J…> ‌ ICANN74 Newsletter 14 June 2022 MEETING SCHEDULE <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J…> TOP STORY ICANN Board Approves Recommendations of Cross-Community Working Group on New gTLD Auction Proceeds By Maarten Botterman, ICANN Board Chair It is my privilege to announce that on 12 June 2022, the ICANN Board approved the recommendations of the Cross-Community Working Group on New gTLD Auction Proceeds (CCWG-AP). Through this action, the Board accepts the ICANN community’s recommendations and looks to the ICANN organization (org) to start a new phase of work: design, planning, and implementing an ICANN grant-giving program. Through this program, millions of dollars will be delivered to projects around the world to support the global interoperability, reliability, and security of the Internet’s unique identifiers. This decision materializes the Board’s long-standing promise to the community that disbursement of the auction proceeds would be done in line with community-developed proposals. The CCWG-AP was tasked with delivering proposals to the Board for how the proceeds accrued from the auctions of last resort in the 2012 New Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) Program should be distributed. The Community devoted years of work to reach consensus recommendations, which form the basis of a grant-making program that has the potential to positively impact the Internet ecosystem and people across the world in furtherance of ICANN’s mission. The Board looks forward to org developing a program in line with the community’s recommendations. For more information, read my blog <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J…> . ICANN NEWS Ushering in the Next Generation of Root Zone Management By Kim Davies, VP, IANA Services and President of PTI A little over 10 years ago, ICANN helped launch the Root Zone Management System <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J…> (RZMS), a suite of interrelated components that modernized the management of the Domain Name System root zone. Some of the improvements it brought included automating many phases of processing, which improved processing accuracy and reduced processing times. Another improvement was launching a self-service portal that allowed managers of top-level domains to perform common tasks by themselves. RZMS's origins date back to the early 2000s. While it has fulfilled its objective well, over time our needs have grown and some of the designs built into the original system have constrained our ability to evolve the platform moving forward. ICANN org's Engineering and Information Technology team, which develops the RZMS, made the decision to rebuild the entire platform from the ground up, to create a modern modular system that would be more adaptable to future needs. For more details on the next steps and upcoming launch, read my blog <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J…> . Update on ICANN Work Stream 2 Implementation By Giovanni Seppia, VP, Implementation Operations ICANN org has made significant progress addressing Work Stream 2 (WS2) implementation since our last update. WS2 of the Cross-Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability comprises nearly 100 accountability and transparency-related recommendations, directed at ICANN org, the ICANN Board, and the ICANN community, which serve to ensure ICANN remains accountable to the multistakeholder community. At the end of the first calendar quarter of 2022 (Q1 2022), 13 recommendations directed at ICANN org were complete (up from eight at the end of Q4 2021), while implementation was in progress for 39 recommendations (up from 30 in Q4 2021). The end of FY22 is the targeted completion date for many recommendations, including addressing the remaining implementation guidance on the transparency of ICANN's Board deliberations, enhancing existing staff accountability mechanisms and publishing service level targets, and developing of a web page containing information relating to ICANN and the ICANN community's work on human rights. Read my blog <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J…> for more details. YOUTUBE LIVESTREAMS Select ICANN74 sessions will be livestreamed on YouTube as part of ICANN's efforts to increase accessibility. These view-only livestreams provide a low-bandwidth alternative for attendees. Plenary Session: Who Sets ICANN's Priorities? <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J…> Tuesday, 14 June, 08:30–10:00 UTC YouTube Livestream <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J…> Updates on Geopolitical, Legislative, and Regulatory Developments <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J…> Thursday, 16 June, 14:30–15:30 UTC YouTube Livestream <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J…> ICANN would like to hear about your experiences at this hybrid Public Meeting. Please email your feedback to icann74feedback(a)icann.org. SESSION HIGHLIGHTS GAC Discussion For the past few years, the Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) has concentrated on strengthening its collaboration and relationships with other community groups. Yesterday, the GAC conducted its regular bilateral meeting with the Generic Names Supporting Organization Council. Today, the GAC will prepare for upcoming interactions with the ICANN Board and the At-Large Advisory Committee. After those meetings, the GAC will begin drafting the ICANN74 GAC Communiqué. GAC Discussion: IGO Protections and Preparation for Meeting with the ICANN Board <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J…> | 14 June, 07:00 UTC Plenary Session: Who Sets ICANN's Priorities? Prioritization at ICANN remains an important topic, especially in light of challenges to the multistakeholder model as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical pressures, increasing security concerns, and exponential Internet growth. This plenary session will explore progress since the plenary session during ICANN59 in 2017. The ICANN Board, community, and org will share best practices, reflect on recent coordination efforts such as the Prioritization Framework Pilot Project, and look ahead to more efficient and effective shared use of limited resources and time. Plenary Session: Who Sets ICANN's Priorities? <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J…> | 14 June, 08:30 UTC ccNSO: Policy Update Two Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) policy development process (PDP) working groups will provide updates on their progress and seek input from the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) community on their proposals: - Third ccPDP on the Retirement of ccTLDs: The goal of this PDP is to report on and recommend a policy for a review mechanism for decisions pertaining to the delegation, transfer, revocation, and retirement of the delegated ccTLDs assigned to countries and territories listed in the ISO 3166-1. - Fourth ccPDP Working Group on the (De)Selection of IDN ccTLD Strings: This PDP defines the criteria, process, and procedures for (de)selecting Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) ccTLDs associated with the country codes assigned to countries, territories, or other areas of geopolitical interest listed in the ISO 3166-1 standard. The results of this PDP will eventually replace the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process. The working group will start stress-testing the draft policy recommendations. ccNSO Policy Update <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J…> | 14 June, 11:15 UTC RSSAC Meeting The Root Server System Advisory Committee (RSSAC) consists of root server operators and root zone managers who provide advice and information to the ICANN Board and community on topics that are broadly related to the root server system of the Internet. In this regular monthly meeting, the RSSAC will discuss administrative and work items. RSSAC Caucus members are welcome to participate, and the meeting is open to observers. RSSAC Meeting <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J…> | 14 June, 14:30 UTC DAY 1 RECAP GNSO: EPDP Phase 2 (SSAD) This session took place on Monday, 13 June. If you missed it, visit the schedule <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J…> for the session materials and recordings. Agenda The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council recently formed a small team to assist with its analysis of the System for Standardized Access/Disclosure (SSAD) Operational Design Assessment (ODA). This team is tasked with evaluating whether the ODA has correctly interpreted the intent of the SSAD recommendations and has not overlooked any important aspects. Additionally, the small team was tasked with providing the GNSO Council with its view on concerns identified by the ICANN Board and potential options for addressing the concerns. Highlights - The small team presented its work as reflected in the Preliminary Report <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J…>, which it shared with the GNSO Council in April. The report resulted in a letter from the GNSO Council to the Board recommending that the Board pause consideration of the SSAD recommendations. The letter also requested ICANN org to develop a design concept, known as a proof of concept, for the WHOIS Disclosure System (SSAD Light). - The small team considered the impact of SSAD Light on other GNSO Council work. This discussion was informed by a presentation from ICANN org that outlined how utilizing existing ICANN systems could reduce the resources and time needed to build the SSAD Light. Next Steps The GNSO Council will further consider the impact of developing a design concept for the WHOIS Disclosure System on other activities during its Council meeting on Wednesday, 15 June. Photo of the Day: ICANN Board Chair Maarten Botterman introduces Board members to ICANN74 participants at the Community Networking Cocktail. NETWORKING AT ICANN74 Fika Coffee Breaks Twice-daily coffee breaks will be held in Lobby 3 at 10:00 UTC and 14:30 CEST (UTC+2). See the schedule <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J…> for details. [image: ICANN69 icon graphic ig] Community Cocktails Join us for a daily Community Networking Cocktail at 17:30–18:30 CEST (UTC+2) in Lobby 3. Special Session - Wednesday: Community Excellence Award Presentation Words From Fellowship Program Leaders and Alumni ICANN celebrates the 15th anniversary of the ICANN Fellowship Program, our oldest global capacity-development program. Learn more about the program in this blog <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J…>. Here, past program leaders and participants share their experiences and offer words of advice for new Fellows. Seun Ojedeji AFRALO Chair "I am glad to see the [ICANN] Fellowship grow and evolve to what it is today; it has produced leaders across the ICANN community, staff, and up to the Board level. I celebrate and thank all those who have contributed to this wonderful initiative. Long live the fellowship!" Amrita Choudhury APRALO Vice President "[The] ICANN Fellowship is the best example of a successful community development initiative to bring in diverse and new voices from across the globe into the ICANN ecosystem. Congratulations to all on this momentous landmark. May this initiative keep growing!" NORTH AMERICA (NA) FOCUS NARALO Elects Two New Leaders North American Regional At-Large Organization (NARALO) members elected two leadership positions during the 2022 At-Large leadership election process. The NARALO Chair seat will be occupied by Greg Shatan <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J…> for a two-year term beginning at the end of this year’s ICANN Annual General Meeting (AGM) through the 2024 ICANN AGM. Greg is currently serving on the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) as a Nominating Committee appointment. He is a representative of the Internet Society (ISOC) New York Chapter, and member of the ISOC DC Chapter, both of which are NARALO At-Large Structures. Greg has been involved with ICANN since 2007 and has regularly attended ICANN meetings since 2013. The ALAC member seat for the 2022–2024 term will be occupied by Bill Jouris <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J…> . Bill has been involved with ICANN for the last seven years, primarily with the Internationalized Domain Name project. He has participated in the ALAC Consolidated Policy Working Group since 2018. For more information about these elections, visit the ALAC community page <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J…> . MEET THE ICANN NA COMMUNITY ‌ Edward McNair United States of America Edward McNair has been the Executive Director of the North American Network Operators' Group (NANOG) for four years. He and his teams deliver technical education to Internet professionals across North America and the world. Before joining NANOG, McNair ran a company that provided communications solutions for nonprofits focused on promoting a healthy Internet ecosystem, such as ICANN, the Internet Engineering Task Force, and the American Registry for Internet Numbers, among others. The mission of NANOG is: "Working together to build the Internet of tomorrow." NANOG believes that educating and inspiring the next generation of internet professionals is key to a healthy internet ecosystem. MEET THE ICANN74 FELLOWS “I want to learn more in-depth [knowledge] about ICANN’s multistakeholder, bottom-up model and intend to contribute to the development of an inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Internet for all.” Shah Zahidur Rahman Bangladesh Shah Zahidur Rahman is the Head of Business Strategy and Development at Eyhost Ltd., an IT consultancy, Domain Name Service provider, and registrar in Bangladesh. Already a regular remote participant of ICANN Public Meetings, he was selected as a fellow for ICANN72. Shah has been a member of the Generic Names Supporting Organization's Noncommercial Stakeholder Group and Noncommercial Users Constituency since 2018, and a member of the Asian, Australasian, and Pacific Islands Regional At-Large Organization (APRALO) since 2021. He serves as Co-Chair of the APRALO Social Media Working Group and is interested in the policymaking processes for generic top-level domains. An alumnus of the Asia Pacific School on Internet Governance, Shah has received fellowships from the Internet Engineering Task Force, the Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum, and the Internet Society. WELCOME NEXTGEN@ICANN PARTICIPANTS “ICANN plays such a huge role in everyone’s daily life, but especially many young Internet users who have not heard of ICANN. Therefore, I am not only looking forward to learning more about ICANN’s work, but also about how to make ICANN’s mission more accessible to young people.” Mirabella Knoben Germany After beginning her law studies at the University of Münster in 2018, Mirabella Knoben quickly realized that she was deeply interested in Internet governance. Consequently, she decided to focus on Internet, telecommunications, and media law and she attended various classes on information law, media law, copyright law, and data protection law. In her seminar paper, similar to a bachelor’s thesis, Knoben wrote about algorithmically regulated content and freedom of speech. In the paper, she mentioned ICANN’s multistakeholder model as a possible solution model for respecting human rights. Knoben’s first ICANN meeting was ICANN59 in Johannesburg. It made clear to her that she wanted to get more deeply involved with ICANN. ICANN74 RESOURCES Check out the updated Participation Guides <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J…> for all the information you need to attend this hybrid meeting virtually or in person. 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