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Fwd: [Reviewsccg] Closing out 2025 - Progress update & next steps statement
by Justine Chew Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

*Apologies for any receipt of duplicates due to cross-posting.* Sharing an update https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/LQC-KQ on the work of the Review of Reviews Cross-Community Group (RoR CCG). Kind regards, Justine ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Alice Jansen via Reviewsccg <reviewsccg(a)icann.org> Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2025 at 01:10 Subject: [Reviewsccg] Closing out 2025 - Progress update & next steps statement To: Alice Jansen via Reviewsccg <reviewsccg(a)icann.org> Dear Reviews CCG, As we conclude 2025, a status update has been posted on the wiki outlining current progress and planned next steps. The 18 December 2025 Reviews CCG Progress/Status Update [icann-community.atlassian.net] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/LQC…> was circulated to the SO/AC Leaders list earlier today, on behalf of Co-Chairs. Please consider sharing with your groups and lists as well. Thanks! Best regards Alice _______________________________________________ Reviewsccg mailing list -- reviewsccg(a)icann.org To unsubscribe send an email to reviewsccg-leave(a)icann.org

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CALL for volunteers- PC- open until Wednesday 07 January- Draft PTI FY27 Operating Plan and Budget
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

Dear OFB-WG Members, On behalf of the OFB-WG co-chairs, we are seeking At-Large Community volunteers to consider the Draft PTI FY27 Operating Plan and Budget<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/draft-pti-fy27-operating…> 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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Re: CALL for volunteers- PC- open until Wednesday 07 January- Draft PTI FY27 Operating Plan and Budget- volunteer noted
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

Dear Prof. Nkoro, We acknowledge receipt, your name will be added to the reviewers list. Thank you for volunteering. At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> [signature_4211409830] From: OFB-WG <ofb-wg(a)icann.org> Reply-To: "Nkoro, N. E." <profnkoro(a)gmail.com> Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 8:23 AM To: At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Cc: OFB-WG <ofb-wg(a)icann.org>, Olivier Crepin-Leblond <ocl(a)gih.com> Subject: [OFB-WG] Re: CALL for volunteers- PC- open until Wednesday 07 January- Draft PTI FY27 Operating Plan and Budget Good day and thanks for the mail. I do hereby indicate interest to be part of the volunteer as mentioned above. Thanks. Best regards, Nkoro, N. E., Facebook [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/profnkoro__;!!PtGJab4!_…> | LinkedIn [linkedin.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.linkedin.com/in/nkoroessangnkoro/__;…> | Instagram [instagram.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.instagram.com/profnkoro__;!!PtGJab4!…> | Twitter [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.twitter.com/profnkoro__;!!PtGJab4!_R…> The greatest happiness we could ever derived in life, depends on how well we serve others for their satisfaction. On Thu, 18 Dec 2025, 1:43 am ICANN At-Large Staff via OFB-WG, <ofb-wg(a)icann.org<mailto:ofb-wg@icann.org>> wrote: Dear OFB-WG Members, On behalf of the OFB-WG co-chairs, we are seeking At-Large Community volunteers to consider the Draft PTI FY27 Operating Plan and Budget<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/draft-pti-fy27-operating…> 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 [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/atlarge.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!_RqojnBm9u…> [signature_4211409830] _______________________________________________ OFB-WG mailing list -- ofb-wg(a)icann.org<mailto:ofb-wg@icann.org> To unsubscribe send an email to ofb-wg-leave(a)icann.org<mailto:ofb-wg-leave@icann.org> _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

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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. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 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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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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