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UNGA adopts the WSIS+20 Outcome Document by consensus
by Justine Chew Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

Dear all, I'm sure many of you would have already heard, so consider this email as for the benefit of those that have not heard. *The United Nations General Assembly has adopted the WSIS+20 Outcome Document by consensus: https://docs.un.org/A/80/L.41 <https://docs.un.org/A/80/L.41>* Thank you and well done to all who contributed to this outcome. Kind regards, Justine

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CALL for volunteers- PC- open until Wednesday 07 January - ICANN FY27–31 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY27 Op Plans & Budgets
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

Dear OFB-WG Members, On behalf of the OFB-WG co-chairs, we are seeking At-Large Community volunteers to consider the ICANN FY27–31 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY27 Op Plans & Budgets<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/icann-fy2731-operating-f…> recently posted for public comment by ICANN org. Your insights and/or expertise on the subject matter for public comment would be helpful for: * Firstly, reviewing and identifying any need for the ALAC to submit a comment, and secondly, where such need arises, presenting issues - in the form of bullet points - for discussion at one or more Working Group calls. * If the Working Group subsequently reaches consensus on the need for an ALAC comment, volunteering as a penholder to craft a concise thoughtful response (i.e., an ALAC statement) to this public comment proceeding. If you are interested in volunteering to be a reviewer and/or penholder, please reach out to At-Large Staff (staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>), copying the OFB-WG co-chairs, Claire Craig and Bukola Oronti (ocl(a)gih.com<mailto:ocl@gih.com>) by Wednesday 7 January, 2026. This public comment proceeding will close on 12 February 2026, the proposed schedule for the above-mentioned tasks is as follows: * Reviewer(s): Establish if an ALAC comment is needed. * Second Planning Webinar: 14 January * Reviewer(s): Initial Bullet Point(s) presentation and rationale for discussion in order to establish working group consensus – OFB call on 15 January 2026 And if needed, * Penholder(s): First Draft Statement presentation and discussion – OFB WG call on 22 January 2026 * Community: Comment on Draft Statement – 22 January 2025 – 28 January 2026 * Penholder(s): Final Draft Statement presentation – OFB call on 29 January 2026 * ALAC: Vote on Final Statement – 30 January 2026 – 02 February 2026 * Staff: Submission of ALAC Statement – by 12 February 2026 Your participation is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to your contributions! Thank you very much! At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> [signature_4211409830]

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OFB _ apologies
by Vanda Scartezini Dec. 17, 2025

Dec. 17, 2025

Dear friends, Tomorrow, this meeting will overlap with the BCEC, so my apologize for not attending this meeting. Have a productive last meeting of the year! Let me use the opportunity to wish all a Happy Holidays with all you love and 2026 full of Joy, Happiness and Success! Kisses to all and thanks to Claire, all members and our wonderful Staff for this very productive year!!

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REMINDER / Meeting invitation: At-Large Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call on Thursday, 18 December 2025 at 18:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 17, 2025

Dec. 17, 2025

Dear all, The next At-Large Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call is scheduled for Thursday,18 December 2025 at 18:00 UTC for 60 mins. For other time zones: HERE<https://tinyurl.com/yzvjhkk6> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQCgK Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92139943237?pwd=RR7XGoRSXgUGFm2K4QKyAFEp54AzQb.1 / Password: OFBC#12345 Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN Wiki Workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/koTsBw Other toll-free numbers: https://www.adigo.com/icann [adigo.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.adigo.com_icann&d=…> If you require a dial-out, please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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Reminder- Register to Attend: Informational Webinar on ICANN's and PTI’s Draft FY27 Plans - Thursday Dec 15 - 15:30 UTC
by Silvia Vivanco Dec. 15, 2025

Dec. 15, 2025

Dear OFB members, The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) invites the community to participate in an informational webinar about the draft operating and financial plans for fiscal year 2027 (FY27). The webinar will provide an overview of the draft plans for ICANN and Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) which will be posted for separate, concurrent Public Comments. The webinar will be presented at two different times, and community members can register for one or both of the sessions: * 18 December 2025 at 15:30 UTC<https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/-yCJZP-MQEeqaLwjZ03-1w> * 14 January 2026 at 00:00 UTC<https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/RpyWUy6_T9yf_5HPGfefvA> See Announcement: Register to Attend: Informational Webinar on ICANN’s and PTI’s Draft FY27 plans<https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/register-to-attend-informati…>. Thank you very much! Silvia Silvia Vivanco Senior Manager, At-Large Regional Affairs Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> [signature_3739878956]

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At-Large Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call
by ICANN Policy Calendar Dec. 12, 2025

Dec. 12, 2025

Dear all, The next At-Large Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call is scheduled for Thursday, 18 December at 18:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other time zones: <https://tinyurl.com/mtb9848a> <https://tinyurl.com/yc292zs6> <https://tinyurl.com/2hnrz7ra> <https://tinyurl.com/3vuyas3a> HERE<https://tinyurl.com/yzvjhkk6><https://tinyurl.com/mtb9848a> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQCgK Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92139943237?pwd=RR7XGoRSXgUGFm2K4QKyAFEp54AzQb.1 / Password: OFBC#12345 Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN Wiki Workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/koTsBw Other toll-free numbers: https://www.adigo.com/icann [adigo.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.adigo.com_icann&d=…> If you require a dial-out, please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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CPWG Review of Reviews
by Maureen Hilyard Dec. 11, 2025

Dec. 11, 2025

Good morning all I'm glad I was awoken early by a rooster (yes, it still happens!) and remembered the OFB-WG meeting. And I'm glad I checked in, as I was really interested to hear about the progress of the RoR group from JZ and Avri. And it reminded me that just over a year ago, on behalf of the OFB-WG, Joanna, Marita and I volunteered to undertake a rather extensive list of expectations relating to the Continuous Improvement Programme. Our first draft to the next OFB-WG meeting, was met with a request that the draft required some SMART objectives. While this offered us a challenge - especially over the Xmas period - we persevered nonetheless and submitted a not quite finished draft to the OFB-WG in early January 2025. At that meeting, we were told by the At-Large CIP reps that we had overstretched our responsibility, and had only needed to focus on the first section. Because of this omission of instruction, the remainder of our efforts were ignored which was really disappointing because we felt they contained some important issues for At-Large. Therefore, after hearing this morning's presentation I wondered if our original review, while an internal perspective, may be helpful to the RoR team. I am submitting it as our hopeful contribution to your discussion, and to also recall the considerable effort that was made by our small team over the Xmas period 2024-25. Regards Maureen (on behalf of Joanna and Marita) -- *Maureen Hilyard* MMgt, BBus, AdvDipTchg Development Consultant Cook Islands Internet Action Group Internet Society Board DotAsia Board At-Large Community, ICANN Multistakeholder Steering Group, APRIGF *Mobile (Cook Islands) *+682 54641 *Mobile (NZ) *+64 2108192283 *maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com <maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com>* *hilyard(a)oyster.net.ck <hilyard(a)oyster.net.ck>* *Linkedin <https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureen-hilyard-consultant/?original_referer=>* PO Box 156, Avarua, Rarotonga COOK ISLANDS

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REMINDER / Meeting Invitation: At-Large Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call on Thursday, 11 December at 14:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 11, 2025

Dec. 11, 2025

Dear all, The next At-Large Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call is scheduled for Thursday, 11 December at 14:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other time zones: HERE<https://tinyurl.com/3vuyas3a> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYAjJw Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92139943237?pwd=RR7XGoRSXgUGFm2K4QKyAFEp54AzQb.1 / Password: OFBC#12345 Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN Wiki Workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/koTsBw If you require a dial-out, please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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Meeting invitation: At-Large Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call on Thursday, 11 December 2025 at 14:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 9, 2025

Dec. 9, 2025

Dear all, The next At-Large Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call is scheduled for Thursday, 11 December at 14:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other time zones: <https://tinyurl.com/mtb9848a> <https://tinyurl.com/yc292zs6> <https://tinyurl.com/2hnrz7ra> HERE<https://tinyurl.com/3vuyas3a><https://tinyurl.com/mtb9848a> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYAjJw Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92139943237?pwd=RR7XGoRSXgUGFm2K4QKyAFEp54AzQb.1 / Password: OFBC#12345 Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN Wiki Workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/koTsBw Other toll-free numbers: https://www.adigo.com/icann [adigo.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.adigo.com_icann&d=…> If you require a dial-out, please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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Submitted today -ALAC statement “ICANN Public Meeting Proposed Dates for Fiscal Years 2029-2033”.
by Silvia Vivanco Dec. 9, 2025

Dec. 9, 2025

Dear Penholders, The Public comment ICANN Public Meeting Proposed Dates for Fiscal Years 2029-2033”, has been submitted, kindly see: https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment Thank you all for your work on this ALAC statement. Kind regards, Silvia Silvia Vivanco Senior Manager, At-Large Regional Affairs Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> [signature_3739878956]

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