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NPOC 2025 Election Timeline
by Andrea Glandon May 12, 2025

May 12, 2025

Dear all, Please see below the election timeline and the positions that are open. You can also find the election wiki here<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYAxDQ>. ELECTIONS TIMELINE 05 May-19 May: Check-in period 05 May-12 May: Nomination period 16 May Deadline for nomination acceptance and candidate statement. 19 May: Meet the candidates call (if necessary) 21 May (00:00 UTC)-28 May (23:59 UTC): Voting 29 May: Results All current ExCom positions are open, all are eligible for re-election: • Chair currently held by, Juan Manuel Rojas-eligible for re-election • Secretary currently held by, Bolutife Adisa-eligible for re-election • Policy Chair currently held by, Emmanuel Vitus-eligible for re-election • Outreach and Engagement Coordinator currently held by Caleb Ogundele-eligible for re-election Thank you! Andrea Glandon Policy Operations Sr. Coordinator Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Skype ID: acglandon76

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CEO 1:1 meeting
by Juan Manuel Rojas April 30, 2025

April 30, 2025

Dear all, I hope this message finds you well. We would like to inform you that the NCSG leadership, together with NCUC and NPOC representatives, will soon hold a 1:1 meeting with the ICANN CEO. If you have any concerns, questions, or topics you would like us to raise during this session, please share them with us by May 9th. Best regards,Juan Manuel Rojas NPOC Chair Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer

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ICANN FY26–30 Africa Regional Plan - Public comment
by Bolutife Adisa April 29, 2025

April 29, 2025

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REMINDER-Call for Application: ICANN83 CROP Trip Opportunity-European Region
by Andrea Glandon April 28, 2025

April 28, 2025

Greetings Everyone, On behalf of the NPOC Executive Committee (EC), we are pleased to announce the Community Outreach and Participation (CROP) program for ICANN83, which will sponsor one community member to attend ICANN83, taking place in Prague, Czechia from 9 - 12 June 2025 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 [forms.gle]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/forms.gle/9zQizHM1oMoiEn4fA__;!!PtGJab4!…> 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 Aland Islands, Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bouvet Island, British Indian Ocean Territory, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France,French Southern Territories, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Guernsey, Holy See (Vatican City State), Hungary, Iceland, Isle of Man, Ireland, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mayotte, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Reunion, Romania, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, Spain, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom Also find link to the ICANN GSE Eligibility classification [drive.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/drive.google.com/file/d/14seX2l_Gq5rE97g…> 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 Monday, 07 April 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 18 April 2025 or will be unable to travel to ICANN83. * 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. Questions: If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the EC. Regards, NPOC Executive Committee

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From Lyon to Lomé, 850 reasons made this my most unforgettable ICANN experience.
by Emmanuel Vitus April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025

Dear all, Last week, I spent my holidays in Lomé, Togo, with the Internet Society Chapter (ISOC Togo), a proud NPOC member organization, to help organize what was likely the largest Universal Acceptance (UA) Day event to date. And I must say, this might just be the most rewarding experience I have had since joining the ICANN community. We gathered at the École Polytechnique of the University of Lomé, where we had initially planned to host around 50 participants. But the response was overwhelming. To accommodate the unexpected turnout, we regrouped the event across 2 separate amphitheaters. One was set up for onsite participants and the other enabled hybrid participation, allowing us to successfully engage over 850 bachelor and master’s students, including 300 onsite and 550 online. We were joined by 35 lecturers, including 22 full professors in computer science and related fields. The energy, curiosity, and level of engagement from both students and faculty were truly inspiring. Spending a day with ICANN staff, including Yaovi Atohun who joined us in person and Nabil Benamar who participated virtually from Morocco, brought immense value to the program. The sessions were highly interactive, covering both awareness on Universal Acceptance and hands-on technical training and configuration exercises. The results were powerful and immediate. A total of 223 new members joined the ISOC chapter that day, the largest single-day recruitment since 2001. 79% of participants expressed strong interest in joining ICANN and UA-related working groups. This experience reminded me why we do what we do. Togo, a small country with over 42 local languages, where only French is currently supported under the Latin Script Root Zone Label Generation Rules (RZ LGR), was at the heart of a moment of deep pride. I am convinced that in 5 to 10 years, these young people will achieve what many in my generation never dared to attempt. For those wondering where Togo is located, it is a beautiful West African country, a former German then French colony, nestled between Ghana and Benin, and known for its peaceful coastline and white sand beaches. I also realized something personal. Sharing knowledge is far more fulfilling than my 8 to 5 routine back in France. That was my honest reflection. And one last exciting note. The University of Lomé has officially expressed interest in integrating Universal Acceptance into its academic curriculum. This could be a real game-changer for sustainable capacity building in the region. That was how the ICANN UA Day 3000 USD grant was spent :) See the hopeful faces and the energy of the day via this album <https://www.flickr.com/photos/201552796@N05/albums/72177720325123386/> Warm regards, *Emmanuel Vitus, **NPOC Policy Chair*

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NCSG/NCUC/NPOC 2025 Election Timeline
by Andrea Glandon April 14, 2025

April 14, 2025

Hello all, Please see below the 2025 election timeline. This week I will also send out the election wiki pages which will list the positions that are up for election. Check-in Monday, 5 May 2025-Monday, 19 May 2025 Nomination period Monday, 5 May 2025 to 23:59 UTC Monday, 12 May 2025 Candidate statements posted to NCSG/NCUC/NPOC mailing list by 23:59 UTC Friday, 16 May 2025 Membership Call with candidates (if needed) Monday, 19 May 2025 Confidential, electronic voting period 00:00 UTC Wednesday, 21 May 2025 to 23:59 UTC Wednesday, 28May 2025 Announcement of results Thursday, 29 May 2025 ICANN84 travel support deadline Friday, 27 June 2025 Thank you! Andrea Glandon Policy Operations Sr. Coordinator Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Skype ID: acglandon76

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NPOC EC | Attendance & Zoom Recordings | Thursday, 10 April 2025 at 20:00 UTC
by Andrea Glandon April 11, 2025

April 11, 2025

Dear NPOC Community, The NPOC EC holds an EC meeting each month. Below are the details from the April meeting. All details are always posted on the public wiki listed below as well. Thanks! Andrea Hello NPOC EC, Please see attendance and recordings from the NPOC EC call held on Thursday, 10 April 2025 at 20:00 UTC. These details can also be found here<https://community.icann.org/x/BIplAw>. Attendees: Bolutife Adisa, Caleb Ogundele, Juan Manuel Rojas | ICANN org: Andrea Glandon Zoom Replay<https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/fb3u4bYctqOj9fS4QOasE2ccZBIctdA8KZjCO8Vsy3ma…> Audio Replay<https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/h38dfjY1W1b2AQJp6DIu5-l_0m3--4QjkM108KCUrfNt…> Thank you! Andrea Glandon Policy Operations Sr. Coordinator Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Skype ID: acglandon76

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