Dear Members,

 We are pleased to announce the launch of the NCUC Quarterly Webinar Series, an initiative by the NCUC Executive Committee (EC) aimed at expanding outreach, deepening engagement, and amplifying non-commercial voices in ICANN and global Internet governance.

The webinars will provide a regular platform for discussion, knowledge exchange, and collaboration, focusing on current ICANN policy developments, DNS policies across the regions, and Internet governance topics that matter most to civil society and non-commercial stakeholders. Each session will also serve to promote the mission and work of NCUC while fostering global participation across all ICANN regions.

The first edition of the NCUC Quarterly Webinar is tentatively scheduled for the first (1st) week of August, 2025.  The date and time will be communicated before the end of this week.

Call for Regional Speakers

We are inviting nominations (including self-nominations) for five regional speakers, one from each ICANN region, to give first-hand reports and understanding of Internet and digital policies in their regions:

●       Africa

●       Asia-Pacific

●       Europe

●       Latin America & the Caribbean

●       North America

Speakers may be NCUC members or external experts with a deep understanding of Internet Infrastructure, ICANN policies, human rights, DNS Abuse, intellectual property, internet technologies, and internet governance. We welcome diverse voices and encourage participation from underrepresented regions and communities.

Each speaker will be invited to discuss specific digital policies and other internet-related issues within their region, based on a central policy question that will be developed and communicated in advance by the Executive Committee.

To submit a nomination, please send the following to Andrea Glandon at email: andrea.glandon@icann.org by 13^th July 2025

●       Full Name

●       Region

●       Short Bio (max 100 words)

●       Relevant Expertise or Experience

●       Suggested Topic(s) or Area of Focus

After nominations are received, the NCUC Executive Committee will promptly review and select five speakers, one from each region, who will then receive formal invitations to participate in the upcoming webinar.

The EC will also appoint a moderator for the session from within the NCUC leadership or wider community. 

The discussion topic and session concept note will be shared by the end of next week. Also, we encourage members to suggest topics on this list to help shape the broader focus of the discussions.

 
About the Webinar Series

Frequency: Quarterly (every 3 months before an ICANN meeting)

Duration: 70 minutes

Format: Virtual, open registration

Features: Thematic presentations, interactive Q&A, real-time polling, and member engagement segments

Target Audience: NCUC members, civil society actors, academics, NGOs, researchers, technical communities and broader Internet governance stakeholders

Each webinar will:

●       Highlight regional perspectives on DNS and internet policy

●       Feature expert insights from civil society and technical communities

●       Provide updates on ICANN and NCUC policy work

●       Include a dedicated segment on NCUC membership benefits and opportunities

Member Engagement and Outreach

As we prepare to launch this exciting initiative, I encourage all EC members to take a keen interest in reaching out widely to their regional communities and members to help identify strong speaker candidates and ensure broad participation. Your support is critical in making this series diverse, inclusive, and impactful.

We look forward to your nominations and participation as we work together to build a stronger, more connected NCUC community.

 

Warm regards,