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IRT Group Photoshoot - Wed, 29 October at 16:30 (Liffey Hall 2)
by Ariel Liang Oct. 25, 2025

Oct. 25, 2025

Dear IRT members, We would like to do a very quick group photoshoot at the beginning of IRT Session 6 on Wednesday, 29 October at 16:30. We will gather inside the session location (Liffey Hall 2 - Level 1). For the members who are in Dublin, please mark your calendar and be sure to come to the photoshoot. Thank you! Ariel

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REMINDER | SubPro IRT Meeting #160 | 25 October 2025, 08:00-09:00 UTC / 09:00-10:00 IST / ICANN84
by Ilana Licassi Oct. 25, 2025

Oct. 25, 2025

Dear All, Meeting #160 of the SubPro IRT will be held in one hour on 25 October 2025 at 08:00-09:00 UTC / 09:00-10:00 IST [local time [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/23vw2afe__;!!PtGJab4!9UmxbQX…>] during ICANN84 in Dublin, Republic of Ireland, in a hybrid format. Up-to-date information on the session will be published here [sched.co]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/sched.co/29QHF__;!!PtGJab4!9UmxbQXHHyC08…>, and the agenda here [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/FID…>. More information on ICANN84 can be found here [icann84.sched.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann84.sched.com/__;!!PtGJab4!9UmxbQXHH…>. Before the meeting, please ensure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-standards-2016-06-28-en> and the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/community-anti-harassment-policy-2017…>. In addition, we would like to remind participants that to ensure transparency of participation in ICANN's multistakeholder model, we ask that you sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name. For example, First Name and Last Name or Surname. You may be removed from the session if you do not sign in using your full name. Please let us know ahead of time should you be unable to attend the meeting. A recording will be made available. We remain at your disposal should you have any questions. Best regards, Ilana

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REMINDER | SubPro IRT Meeting #162 | 25 October 2025, 15:30-16:30 UTC / 16:30-17:30 IST / ICANN84
by Ilana Licassi Oct. 24, 2025

Oct. 24, 2025

Dear All, Meeting #162 of the SubPro IRT will be held on 25 October 2025 at 15:30-16:30 UTC / 16:30-17:30 IST [local time [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/2ub89dxf__;!!PtGJab4!7LXNsg3…>] during ICANN84 in Dublin, Republic of Ireland, in a hybrid format. Up-to-date information on the session will be published here [sched.co]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/sched.co/29QHL__;!!PtGJab4!7LXNsg3lpmTcN…>, and the agenda here [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/QYD…>. More information on ICANN84 can be found here [icann84.sched.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann84.sched.com/__;!!PtGJab4!9UmxbQXHH…>. Before the meeting, please ensure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-standards-2016-06-28-en> and the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/community-anti-harassment-policy-2017…>. In addition, we would like to remind participants that to ensure transparency of participation in ICANN's multistakeholder model, we ask that you sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name. For example, First Name and Last Name or Surname. You may be removed from the session if you do not sign in using your full name. Please let us know ahead of time should you be unable to attend the meeting. A recording will be made available. We remain at your disposal should you have any questions. Best regards, Ilana

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REMINDER | SubPro IRT Meeting #161 | 25 October 2025, 14:00-15:00 UTC / 15:00-16:00 IST / ICANN84
by Ilana Licassi Oct. 24, 2025

Oct. 24, 2025

Dear All, Meeting #161 of the SubPro IRT will be held on 25 October 2025 at 14:00-15:00 UTC / 15:00-16:00 IST [local time [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/2s4bd7zh__;!!PtGJab4!8BkS8kD…>] during ICANN84 in Dublin, Republic of Ireland, in a hybrid format. Up-to-date information on the session will be published here [sched.co]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/sched.co/29QHI__;!!PtGJab4!8BkS8kDeJPe53…>, and the agenda here [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/CwD…>. More information on ICANN84 can be found here [icann84.sched.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann84.sched.com/__;!!PtGJab4!9UmxbQXHH…>. Before the meeting, please ensure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-standards-2016-06-28-en> and the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/community-anti-harassment-policy-2017…>. In addition, we would like to remind participants that to ensure transparency of participation in ICANN's multistakeholder model, we ask that you sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name. For example, First Name and Last Name or Surname. You may be removed from the session if you do not sign in using your full name. Please let us know ahead of time should you be unable to attend the meeting. A recording will be made available. We remain at your disposal should you have any questions. Best regards, Ilana

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REMINDER | SubPro IRT Meeting #160 | 25 October 2025, 08:00-09:00 UTC / 09:00-10:00 IST / ICANN84
by Ilana Licassi Oct. 24, 2025

Oct. 24, 2025

Dear All, Meeting #160 of the SubPro IRT will be held on 25 October 2025 at 08:00-09:00 UTC / 09:00-10:00 IST [local time [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/23vw2afe__;!!PtGJab4!9UmxbQX…>] during ICANN84 in Dublin, Republic of Ireland, in a hybrid format. Up-to-date information on the session will be published here [sched.co]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/sched.co/29QHF__;!!PtGJab4!9UmxbQXHHyC08…>, and the agenda here [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/FID…>. More information on ICANN84 can be found here [icann84.sched.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann84.sched.com/__;!!PtGJab4!9UmxbQXHH…>. Before the meeting, please ensure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-standards-2016-06-28-en> and the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/community-anti-harassment-policy-2017…>. In addition, we would like to remind participants that to ensure transparency of participation in ICANN's multistakeholder model, we ask that you sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name. For example, First Name and Last Name or Surname. You may be removed from the session if you do not sign in using your full name. Please let us know ahead of time should you be unable to attend the meeting. A recording will be made available. We remain at your disposal should you have any questions. Best regards, Ilana

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Full AGB for Review by End of Day 15 October 2025
by Jared Erwin Oct. 17, 2025

Oct. 17, 2025

Dear IRT Members, As Lars mentioned on the call yesterday, we are sharing with you now the updated full version of the AGB for your review and awareness. As discussed, substantive edits/changes should not be made at this point, but if you do notice any glaring typos, errors, or inconsistencies, please feel free to comment on the document (you should have commenter access). Please also note that staff is continuing to finalize the document, so minor changes may still be made as we wrap up loose ends prior to Board adoption. • See the document here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eYmW1hqa_oSPzy29dq8ug-6rG2OOVVs6ZqJ4ANE…. We would appreciate your review by end of day, 15 October 2025. Please let us know of any further questions. Thanks and congrats to everyone for all the hard work in getting us to this point! Best Jared -- Jared Erwin Senior Director, New gTLD Program Global Domains & Strategy Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) jared.erwin(a)icann.org<mailto:jared.erwin@icann.org>

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Reminder - Nomination Open: SubPro IRT Superlative Awards
by Ariel Liang Oct. 17, 2025

Oct. 17, 2025

Hello IRT members, This is a gentle reminder for submitting your nomination for the IRT Superlative Awards by Monday, 27 October: https://forms.gle/9cy5BB1YxqqmLg8r9. We only received a few nominations so far and will appreciate that you take a couple of minutes to submit yours. Thank you! Ariel From: Ariel Liang <ariel.liang(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, October 13, 2025 at 1:34 PM To: "subpro-irt(a)icann.org" <subpro-irt(a)icann.org> Subject: Nomination Open: SubPro IRT Superlative Awards Dear SubPro IRT Members, As mentioned during the IRT call last Thursday (9 October), the nomination period for the IRT Superlative Awards is now open. As the IRT is approaching the concluding stage of its AGB work, it's time to recognize the outstanding contributions and dynamic personalities that made the journey to the final AGB memorable. Please nominate your fellow SubPro IRT members for each of the Superlative Awards via this Google Form: https://forms.gle/9cy5BB1YxqqmLg8r9. The nomination period will close on Monday, 27 October 2025 at 23:59 UTC. More detail of the nomination rules and guidelines are included in the Google Form. The awards celebration will be held during the SubPro IRT Cocktail reception in Dublin on Wednesday, 29 October. If you encounter any issue filling out the form, please let staff (me) know. Thank you for taking a few minutes to celebrate the spirit, dedication, and humor that keep the SubPro IRT running strong. Best Regards, Ariel Liang, On behalf of the SubPro IRT Staff Support Team

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SubPro IRT Meeting #167 | 20 November 2025, 18:00-19:00 UTC
by Next Round Policy Implementation Oct. 17, 2025

Oct. 17, 2025

Dear All, Meeting #167 of the SubPro IRT will be held on 20 November 2025 at 18:00-19:00 UTC [local time<https://tinyurl.com/ybm279cp>]. The final agenda can be consulted here<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AAO8Hw>. Before the meeting, please be sure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-standards-2016-06-28-en> and the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy<https://www.icann.org/en/governance/documents/icann-community-anti-harassme…>. We would like to remind participants that to ensure transparency of participation in ICANN's multistakeholder model, we ask that you sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name. For example, First Name and Last Name or Surname. You may be removed from the session if you do not sign in using your full name. Zoom information: Join the Zoom Webinar directly (recommended): https://icann.zoom.us/j/97063459905?pwd=VUVsd0J0RnNtRXkyNXJFZW9vdTEzZz09 [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/j/97063459905?pwd=VUVsd0J0…> Meeting ID: 970 6345 9905 Passcode: DQ#0L.9x5e Zoom Audio only: One tap mobile +13462487799,,97063459905#,,,,*5806401747# US (Houston) +16699006833,,97063459905#,,,,*5806401747# US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 970 6345 9905 Passcode: 5806401747 Should you be unable to attend the meeting, please let us know in advance. A recording will be made available. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions. Best regards, Renate

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SubPro IRT Meeting #166 | 13 November 2025, 12:00-13:00 UTC
by Next Round Policy Implementation Oct. 17, 2025

Oct. 17, 2025

Dear All, Meeting #166 of the SubPro IRT will be held on 13 November 2025 at 12:00-13:00 UTC [local time<https://tinyurl.com/mrjyvnvt>]. The final agenda can be consulted here<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AwO7Hw>. Before the meeting, please be sure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-standards-2016-06-28-en> and the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy<https://www.icann.org/en/governance/documents/icann-community-anti-harassme…>. We would like to remind participants that to ensure transparency of participation in ICANN's multistakeholder model, we ask that you sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name. For example, First Name and Last Name or Surname. You may be removed from the session if you do not sign in using your full name. Zoom information: Join the Zoom Webinar directly (recommended): https://icann.zoom.us/j/97063459905?pwd=VUVsd0J0RnNtRXkyNXJFZW9vdTEzZz09 [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/j/97063459905?pwd=VUVsd0J0…> Meeting ID: 970 6345 9905 Passcode: DQ#0L.9x5e Zoom Audio only: One tap mobile +13462487799,,97063459905#,,,,*5806401747# US (Houston) +16699006833,,97063459905#,,,,*5806401747# US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 970 6345 9905 Passcode: 5806401747 Should you be unable to attend the meeting, please let us know in advance. A recording will be made available. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions. Best regards, Renate

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Application Comment Forum Questions
by Elisa Busetto Oct. 15, 2025

Oct. 15, 2025

Dear All, Please find here the final version of the Application Comment Forum questions<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dd6fyQPDEOyTivxTITO8IQsCN7dMRM9w6jSRwp-…>. Note that the disclaimer was updated to include the ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct Concerning Statements of Interest<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/adopted-icann-community-partici…> and clarify which information will be made public. We believe that all the concerns raised by the IRT were addressed. However, please let us know if you have any additional feedback by the end of the week. Thank you! Elisa

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