November 2025 - Npoc-discuss

ICANN85 CROP Trip Opportunity (Mumbai, India from 7-12 March 2026
by Caleb Ogundele Nov. 21, 2025

Nov. 21, 2025

Greetings Everyone, On behalf of the NPOC Executive Committee (EC), we are pleased to announce the Community Outreach and Participation (CROP) program for ICANN85, which will sponsor one community member to attend ICANN85, taking place in Mumbai, India from 7-12 March 2026. Remember that CROP only covers the following: - Airfare (most economical routing in Economy Class) - Hotel accommodation for a maximum of 4 days/3 nights - Per diem allowance for a maximum of 4 days How to Apply: 1. Complete the Application Form: Please complete the application form <https://forms.gle/9zQizHM1oMoiEn4fA> *https://forms.gle/4SjLV8F9jdxMrvGXA* <https://forms.gle/4SjLV8F9jdxMrvGXA> and ensure you read the procedures and guidelines linked on the form. 2. Check Eligibility: You are eligible if you reside in the following countries/territories.*ICANN GSE Eligibility classification <https://drive.google.com/file/d/14seX2l_Gq5rE97gbr38i1EuUbKRZ5GHl/view> * Expectations of the Selected Candidate: - Active Participation: For the selected candidate, attendance at all NCSG, NPOC, and GNSO Council meetings will be mandatory. - Outreach and Other Responsibilities: The EC may delegate outreach and other responsibilities to the attendee during the event. Deadline: The submission form will be open until Friday, 05 December 2025, 23:59 UTC. Selection Process and Post-CROP Requirements: - Notification: The EC will notify the successful candidate as soon as deliberations are concluded. - CROP Trip Proposal: The successful candidate MUST complete the CROP Trip Proposal by Friday, 16 January 2026 or will be unable to travel to ICANN85. - Post-CROP Report: The successful CROP candidate will provide the EC with a standard CROP report, including all meetings attended. They will also be required to write a blog post sharing their experiences and how they contributed to NPOC outreach engagement. This report and blog post are due no later than a week after the meeting concludes. - CROP Travel Assessment Form: The successful candidate will be expected to complete the CROP Travel Assessment Form to evaluate the achievement of their expectations and goals. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the EC. Regards, Caleb Ogundele Outreach and Engagement Coordinator For NPOC Executive Committee

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NPOC EC | Attendance & Zoom Recordings | Wednesday, 12 November 2025 at 12:00 UTC
by Andrea Glandon Nov. 12, 2025

Nov. 12, 2025

Hello NPOC Community, The NPOC EC holds an EC meeting each month. Below are the details from the November meeting. All details are always posted on the public wiki listed below as well. Please see attendance and recordings from the NPOC EC call held on Wednesday, 12 November 2025 at 12:00 UTC. These details can also be found here<https://community.icann.org/x/BIplAw>. Attendees: Bolutife Adisa, Yao Sossou, Juan Manuel Rojas, Caleb Ogundele | ICANN org: Andrea Glandon Zoom Replay<https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/WKjakbh5NhWeEzhPPAITadhWhIfz2mwbmxU_qXn40Yzd…> Audio Replay<https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/hitGGOgVOtwIRKRbzt5gnR3biHBeQN-cGkcEk_V26pr0…> Thank you! Andrea Glandon Policy Operations Sr. Coordinator Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

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Introducing our Yao - NPOC Policy Coordinator
by Caleb Ogundele Nov. 2, 2025

Nov. 2, 2025

Dear NPOC Community, At the conclusion of the recent ICANN meeting in Dublin, *Yao Amevi A. Sossou* has assumed the role of Policy Coordinator for NPOC. Yao brings extensive expertise in internet governance, digital transformation, and multi-stakeholder engagement to this critical position. As Coordinator of the Youth IGF Benin and an affiliated member of the Internet Society Benin Chapter, he has demonstrated strong leadership in advancing digital inclusion and policy development across Africa and beyond. You can read more about him here https://npoc.org/team/yao-amevi-a-sossou/ On behalf of our Chair @Juan Manuel Rojas, we warmly welcome Yao to this role and look forward to his collaboration with NPOC Members as we continue to strengthen NPOC's voice in the ICANN community and advance our policy priorities. Kindly engage with him on all our NPOC policy conversations. At the same time, we extend our heartfelt thanks to Emmanuel Agbenonwossi for his excellent service as our immediate past Policy Coordinator. Emmanuel's dedication, insight, and hard work have been invaluable to our organization, and we are grateful for the strong foundation he has built for our policy engagement. Please join us in welcoming Yao and thanking Emmanuel for his contributions. Best regards, -- *Caleb Ogundele* Email: muyiwacaleb(a)gmail.com

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