<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J9...> ‌ ICANN74 Newsletter 14 June 2022 MEETING SCHEDULE <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J9...> TOP STORY ICANN Board Approves Recommendations of Cross-Community Working Group on New gTLD Auction Proceeds By Maarten Botterman, ICANN Board Chair It is my privilege to announce that on 12 June 2022, the ICANN Board approved the recommendations of the Cross-Community Working Group on New gTLD Auction Proceeds (CCWG-AP). Through this action, the Board accepts the ICANN community’s recommendations and looks to the ICANN organization (org) to start a new phase of work: design, planning, and implementing an ICANN grant-giving program. Through this program, millions of dollars will be delivered to projects around the world to support the global interoperability, reliability, and security of the Internet’s unique identifiers. This decision materializes the Board’s long-standing promise to the community that disbursement of the auction proceeds would be done in line with community-developed proposals. The CCWG-AP was tasked with delivering proposals to the Board for how the proceeds accrued from the auctions of last resort in the 2012 New Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) Program should be distributed. The Community devoted years of work to reach consensus recommendations, which form the basis of a grant-making program that has the potential to positively impact the Internet ecosystem and people across the world in furtherance of ICANN’s mission. The Board looks forward to org developing a program in line with the community’s recommendations. For more information, read my blog <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J9...> . ICANN NEWS Ushering in the Next Generation of Root Zone Management By Kim Davies, VP, IANA Services and President of PTI A little over 10 years ago, ICANN helped launch the Root Zone Management System <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J9...> (RZMS), a suite of interrelated components that modernized the management of the Domain Name System root zone. Some of the improvements it brought included automating many phases of processing, which improved processing accuracy and reduced processing times. Another improvement was launching a self-service portal that allowed managers of top-level domains to perform common tasks by themselves. RZMS's origins date back to the early 2000s. While it has fulfilled its objective well, over time our needs have grown and some of the designs built into the original system have constrained our ability to evolve the platform moving forward. ICANN org's Engineering and Information Technology team, which develops the RZMS, made the decision to rebuild the entire platform from the ground up, to create a modern modular system that would be more adaptable to future needs. For more details on the next steps and upcoming launch, read my blog <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J9...> . Update on ICANN Work Stream 2 Implementation By Giovanni Seppia, VP, Implementation Operations ICANN org has made significant progress addressing Work Stream 2 (WS2) implementation since our last update. WS2 of the Cross-Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability comprises nearly 100 accountability and transparency-related recommendations, directed at ICANN org, the ICANN Board, and the ICANN community, which serve to ensure ICANN remains accountable to the multistakeholder community. At the end of the first calendar quarter of 2022 (Q1 2022), 13 recommendations directed at ICANN org were complete (up from eight at the end of Q4 2021), while implementation was in progress for 39 recommendations (up from 30 in Q4 2021). The end of FY22 is the targeted completion date for many recommendations, including addressing the remaining implementation guidance on the transparency of ICANN's Board deliberations, enhancing existing staff accountability mechanisms and publishing service level targets, and developing of a web page containing information relating to ICANN and the ICANN community's work on human rights. Read my blog <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J9...> for more details. YOUTUBE LIVESTREAMS Select ICANN74 sessions will be livestreamed on YouTube as part of ICANN's efforts to increase accessibility. These view-only livestreams provide a low-bandwidth alternative for attendees. Plenary Session: Who Sets ICANN's Priorities? <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J9...> Tuesday, 14 June, 08:30–10:00 UTC YouTube Livestream <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J9...> Updates on Geopolitical, Legislative, and Regulatory Developments <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J9...> Thursday, 16 June, 14:30–15:30 UTC YouTube Livestream <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J9...>  ICANN would like to hear about your experiences at this hybrid Public Meeting. Please email your feedback to icann74feedback@icann.org. SESSION HIGHLIGHTS GAC Discussion For the past few years, the Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) has concentrated on strengthening its collaboration and relationships with other community groups. Yesterday, the GAC conducted its regular bilateral meeting with the Generic Names Supporting Organization Council. Today, the GAC will prepare for upcoming interactions with the ICANN Board and the At-Large Advisory Committee. After those meetings, the GAC will begin drafting the ICANN74 GAC Communiqué. GAC Discussion: IGO Protections and Preparation for Meeting with the ICANN Board <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J9...> | 14 June, 07:00 UTC Plenary Session: Who Sets ICANN's Priorities? Prioritization at ICANN remains an important topic, especially in light of challenges to the multistakeholder model as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical pressures, increasing security concerns, and exponential Internet growth. This plenary session will explore progress since the plenary session during ICANN59 in 2017. The ICANN Board, community, and org will share best practices, reflect on recent coordination efforts such as the Prioritization Framework Pilot Project, and look ahead to more efficient and effective shared use of limited resources and time. Plenary Session: Who Sets ICANN's Priorities? <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J9...> | 14 June, 08:30 UTC ccNSO: Policy Update Two Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) policy development process (PDP) working groups will provide updates on their progress and seek input from the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) community on their proposals: - Third ccPDP on the Retirement of ccTLDs: The goal of this PDP is to report on and recommend a policy for a review mechanism for decisions pertaining to the delegation, transfer, revocation, and retirement of the delegated ccTLDs assigned to countries and territories listed in the ISO 3166-1. - Fourth ccPDP Working Group on the (De)Selection of IDN ccTLD Strings: This PDP defines the criteria, process, and procedures for (de)selecting Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) ccTLDs associated with the country codes assigned to countries, territories, or other areas of geopolitical interest listed in the ISO 3166-1 standard. The results of this PDP will eventually replace the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process. The working group will start stress-testing the draft policy recommendations. ccNSO Policy Update <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J9...> | 14 June, 11:15 UTC RSSAC Meeting The Root Server System Advisory Committee (RSSAC) consists of root server operators and root zone managers who provide advice and information to the ICANN Board and community on topics that are broadly related to the root server system of the Internet. In this regular monthly meeting, the RSSAC will discuss administrative and work items. RSSAC Caucus members are welcome to participate, and the meeting is open to observers. RSSAC Meeting <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J9...> | 14 June, 14:30 UTC DAY 1 RECAP GNSO: EPDP Phase 2 (SSAD) This session took place on Monday, 13 June. If you missed it, visit the schedule <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J9...> for the session materials and recordings. Agenda The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council recently formed a small team to assist with its analysis of the System for Standardized Access/Disclosure (SSAD) Operational Design Assessment (ODA). This team is tasked with evaluating whether the ODA has correctly interpreted the intent of the SSAD recommendations and has not overlooked any important aspects. Additionally, the small team was tasked with providing the GNSO Council with its view on concerns identified by the ICANN Board and potential options for addressing the concerns. Highlights - The small team presented its work as reflected in the Preliminary Report <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J9...>, which it shared with the GNSO Council in April. The report resulted in a letter from the GNSO Council to the Board recommending that the Board pause consideration of the SSAD recommendations. The letter also requested ICANN org to develop a design concept, known as a proof of concept, for the WHOIS Disclosure System (SSAD Light). - The small team considered the impact of SSAD Light on other GNSO Council work. This discussion was informed by a presentation from ICANN org that outlined how utilizing existing ICANN systems could reduce the resources and time needed to build the SSAD Light. Next Steps The GNSO Council will further consider the impact of developing a design concept for the WHOIS Disclosure System on other activities during its Council meeting on Wednesday, 15 June. Photo of the Day: ICANN Board Chair Maarten Botterman introduces Board members to ICANN74 participants at the Community Networking Cocktail. NETWORKING AT ICANN74 Fika Coffee Breaks Twice-daily coffee breaks will be held in Lobby 3 at 10:00 UTC and 14:30 CEST (UTC+2). See the schedule <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J9...> for details. [image: ICANN69 icon graphic ig] Community Cocktails Join us for a daily Community Networking Cocktail at 17:30–18:30 CEST (UTC+2) in Lobby 3. Special Session - Wednesday: Community Excellence Award Presentation Words From Fellowship Program Leaders and Alumni ICANN celebrates the 15th anniversary of the ICANN Fellowship Program, our oldest global capacity-development program. Learn more about the program in this blog <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J9...>. Here, past program leaders and participants share their experiences and offer words of advice for new Fellows. Seun Ojedeji AFRALO Chair "I am glad to see the [ICANN] Fellowship grow and evolve to what it is today; it has produced leaders across the ICANN community, staff, and up to the Board level. I celebrate and thank all those who have contributed to this wonderful initiative. Long live the fellowship!" Amrita Choudhury APRALO Vice President "[The] ICANN Fellowship is the best example of a successful community development initiative to bring in diverse and new voices from across the globe into the ICANN ecosystem. Congratulations to all on this momentous landmark. May this initiative keep growing!" NORTH AMERICA (NA) FOCUS NARALO Elects Two New Leaders North American Regional At-Large Organization (NARALO) members elected two leadership positions during the 2022 At-Large leadership election process. The NARALO Chair seat will be occupied by Greg Shatan <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J9...> for a two-year term beginning at the end of this year’s ICANN Annual General Meeting (AGM) through the 2024 ICANN AGM. Greg is currently serving on the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) as a Nominating Committee appointment. He is a representative of the Internet Society (ISOC) New York Chapter, and member of the ISOC DC Chapter, both of which are NARALO At-Large Structures. Greg has been involved with ICANN since 2007 and has regularly attended ICANN meetings since 2013. The ALAC member seat for the 2022–2024 term will be occupied by Bill Jouris <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J9...> . Bill has been involved with ICANN for the last seven years, primarily with the Internationalized Domain Name project. He has participated in the ALAC Consolidated Policy Working Group since 2018. For more information about these elections, visit the ALAC community page <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J9...> . MEET THE ICANN NA COMMUNITY ‌ Edward McNair United States of America Edward McNair has been the Executive Director of the North American Network Operators' Group (NANOG) for four years. He and his teams deliver technical education to Internet professionals across North America and the world. Before joining NANOG, McNair ran a company that provided communications solutions for nonprofits focused on promoting a healthy Internet ecosystem, such as ICANN, the Internet Engineering Task Force, and the American Registry for Internet Numbers, among others. The mission of NANOG is: "Working together to build the Internet of tomorrow." NANOG believes that educating and inspiring the next generation of internet professionals is key to a healthy internet ecosystem. MEET THE ICANN74 FELLOWS “I want to learn more in-depth [knowledge] about ICANN’s multistakeholder, bottom-up model and intend to contribute to the development of an inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Internet for all.” Shah Zahidur Rahman Bangladesh Shah Zahidur Rahman is the Head of Business Strategy and Development at Eyhost Ltd., an IT consultancy, Domain Name Service provider, and registrar in Bangladesh. Already a regular remote participant of ICANN Public Meetings, he was selected as a fellow for ICANN72. Shah has been a member of the Generic Names Supporting Organization's Noncommercial Stakeholder Group and Noncommercial Users Constituency since 2018, and a member of the Asian, Australasian, and Pacific Islands Regional At-Large Organization (APRALO) since 2021. He serves as Co-Chair of the APRALO Social Media Working Group and is interested in the policymaking processes for generic top-level domains. An alumnus of the Asia Pacific School on Internet Governance, Shah has received fellowships from the Internet Engineering Task Force, the Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum, and the Internet Society. WELCOME NEXTGEN@ICANN PARTICIPANTS “ICANN plays such a huge role in everyone’s daily life, but especially many young Internet users who have not heard of ICANN. Therefore, I am not only looking forward to learning more about ICANN’s work, but also about how to make ICANN’s mission more accessible to young people.” Mirabella Knoben Germany After beginning her law studies at the University of Münster in 2018, Mirabella Knoben quickly realized that she was deeply interested in Internet governance. Consequently, she decided to focus on Internet, telecommunications, and media law and she attended various classes on information law, media law, copyright law, and data protection law. In her seminar paper, similar to a bachelor’s thesis, Knoben wrote about algorithmically regulated content and freedom of speech. In the paper, she mentioned ICANN’s multistakeholder model as a possible solution model for respecting human rights. Knoben’s first ICANN meeting was ICANN59 in Johannesburg. It made clear to her that she wanted to get more deeply involved with ICANN. ICANN74 RESOURCES Check out the updated Participation Guides <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gnZVx_0wPkDIfhlMIKXZUz3u8ng4xQQMvVCuJtg377J9...> for all the information you need to attend this hybrid meeting virtually or in person. 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