Dear NPOC Members, I trust this message finds you well. As ICANN79 approaches, I extend a warm invitation to register <https://meetings.icann.org/en/meetings/icann79/> for the event if you haven't already done so. Please ensure to do this at your earliest convenience. Amidst our ongoing policy efforts at NPOC, I wish to highlight two key initiatives FYA during the upcoming meeting: 1. *Transfer Policy Review Policy Development Process (PDP): * The group is gearing up to seek input from the ICANN community on draft recommendations concerning Change of Registrant (COR) and post inter-registrar transfer locks. I encourage you to participate in their meetings during ICANN79 on Saturday, March 2nd, from 13:15–14:30 and 15:00–16:00 UTC-4. 2. *Expedited Policy Development Process for Internationalized Domain Names Working Group (EPDP-IDNs):* This group is nearing the completion of its Phase 2 Initial Report, including preliminary recommendations regarding second-level variant management. Join the EPDP-IDNs session on Saturday, March 2nd, from 09:00–10:00 to delve deeper into this EPDP and contribute our perspectives for when the public comment period opens. Also, please mark your calendars for the Membership Session NPOC and the GNSO Council meetings, including joint sessions, throughout ICANN79. These sessions offer invaluable insights into ongoing policy development efforts and updates. Most Council working sessions will occur on Sunday, March 3rd, from 9 am to 2 pm local time, with the council meeting scheduled for March 6th from 1 pm to 3 pm. Additionally, there will be joint sessions with the ICANN Board on March 4th from 3 pm to 4 pm and with the GAC on March 6th at 9 am. For our members who are new to this environment, I encourage you to participate in the prep week activities scheduled for February 20th, 21st, and 22nd. Please register on the meeting website <https://meetings.icann.org/en/meetings/icann79/>, review the schedule and ensure to add these sessions to your calendar. Prep Week sessions will be conducted in English and will feature remote simultaneous interpretation in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish. Lastly, I urge you to explore the Open proceedings for public comment <https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment>. Should you wish to contribute, feel free to reach out to me directly for guidance. Looking forward to connecting with you all during the prep week and ICANN79. *PS: Please note that all mentioned times are in UTC-4.* Warm regards, Emmanuel Vitus NPOC Policy Chair