Thanks Caleb for the excellent coordination. I wish a very productive meeting to everyone joining onsite in Mumbai. Despite the time zone differences, I will be following the sessions and joining online. For newcomers within NPOC, please feel free to reach out to me privately if you need any guidance navigating the sessions or the broader ICANN ecosystem. I will be happy to support. Looking forward to engaging with everyone throughout the week. Cheers, *Emmanuel Elolo A.* *Digital and AI Policy Specialist* - Working for a Free, Open & Inclusive Internet | Twitter <https://twitter.com/emmavitus> | Linkedin <https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmavitus/>| My WiFi connects automatically in West Africa & France. My time zones are GMT and CET, If my reply is late, it usually means I am traveling. 01001001 00100000 01110011 01101000 01100001 01110000 01100101 00100000 01100100 01101001 01100111 01101001 01110100 01100001 01101100 00100000 01110000 01101111 01101100 01101001 01100011 01111001 00100000 01100001 01100011 01110010 01101111 01110011 01110011 00100000 01000001 01100110 01110010 01101001 01100011 01100001 Le sam. 7 mars 2026 à 12:00, Caleb Ogundele via Npoc-discuss < npoc-discuss@icann.org> a écrit :
Dear NPOC Members,
ICANN 85 is here, and we are so glad you are part of this community! Whether you are joining us on the ground in the beautiful city of *Mumbai* or tuning in from your corner of the world, you belong here, and your participation matters more than you know.
This meeting is a real opportunity for NPOC to show up, speak up, and strengthen the connections that make our community so special. Let's make the most of it together.
*📅 Sessions Worth Your Time*
We've curated a list of NCSG and GNSO sessions that align closely with NPOC's mission. These are spaces where your perspective as a non-commercial stakeholder can genuinely shape outcomes — so please do come along, ask questions, and join the conversation.
Browse the full schedule here: *https://icann85.sched.com/?searchstring=NCSG <https://icann85.sched.com/?searchstring=NCSG>*
*📣 Let the World Know You're Here*
One of the most powerful things you can do during ICANN 85 is simply show up online, too. When our community posts, shares, and engages on social media, we tell the world that non-commercial voices are present, active, and paying attention.
*Snap a photo. Share your thoughts. Spark a conversation.*
Whether you're in the meeting room or at your kitchen table, post a photo of yourself participating and help us build our ICANN 85 community gallery. Use these hashtags so we can find and celebrate each other:
👉 *#ICANN85 · #NPOC · #[YourCity]*
*Other ways to engage:*
- Share session highlights and key moments as they happen - Repost and celebrate great content from fellow NPOC members - Share livestream links so others can tune in - Ask questions, your curiosity is an invitation to others
*Find us and tag us here:*
- 🐦 Twitter/X: @NPOC_ICANN · @NCSG_ICANN · @ICANN_GNSO · @ICANN - 📘 Facebook: @NPOCICANN - 💼 LinkedIn: ICANN NPOC <https://www.linkedin.com/company/icann-npoc/posts/?feedView=all>
Every post you make is a small act of advocacy. Let's fill the #ICANN85 feed with NPOC energy!
*💻 A Few Tips for Remote Participants*
Joining virtually is just as meaningful as being there in person — here's how to have the best experience:
- *Keep Zoom links within the community* — please don't share them publicly on social media. YouTube Livestream links are great to share when available. - *Sign in with your full name* (First Name + Last Name) so that your participation is properly recognized in ICANN's multistakeholder process. - *Let's keep it kind and inclusive* — ICANN's Expected Standards of Behavior are there to protect everyone. Take a moment to review them: http://go.icann.org/3fchV1t
*🌐 Interpretation Services*
ICANN offers live interpretation in *English, French, and Spanish* through the Zoom app. Download Zoom ahead of time to make sure you can access this feature seamlessly.
Mumbai or miles away — you are part of something meaningful. We can't wait to see, hear, and celebrate you at #ICANN85. 🌍✨
With warmth,
*Caleb Ogundele*
Outreach & Engagement Coordinator, NPOC
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