ccNSO Guidelines Review Committee (GRC) (closed session)
Saturday, 21 October 2023
- Part 1: 07:00-08:00 UTC (09:00-10:00 local)
- Part 2: 08:30-10:00 UTC (10:30-12:00 local)

Join meeting and consult session recordings | Room: Hall F

The ccNSO GRC is organizing an Open Space meeting to explore participants' perspectives and views on what continuous improvement means for the ccNSO. This will be a closed workshop with in-person participation only. A virtual meeting will be scheduled as a follow up prior to ICANN79.

About GRC

ccNSO Strategic and Operational Planning Committee (SOPC)
- Saturday, 21 October 2023 | 11:15-12:30 UTC (13:15-14:30 local)
- Sunday, 22 October 2023 | 07:00-08:00 UTC (09:00-10:00 local)

Join meeting and consult session recordings | Room: Hall E

The ccNSO SOPC has invited the Council, ccNSO working group and committee chairs, and others to a joint meeting on Saturday, 21 October.  SOPC will seek their input and comments to ensure that SOPC can fulfill its mandate regarding ICANN initiatives and activities relevant from a ccNSO perspective.
On Sunday, 22 October, SOPC will hold a workshop to define its post-ICANN78 activities, taking into account the results of previous work.

About SOPC
The objective of the SOPC is to provide input on the strategic and operational planning processes and related budgetary processes of ICANN and Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) that are relevant from a ccTLD or ccNSO perspective. It also coordinates, facilitates, and encourages the involvement of ccTLD managers in these processes. The working group charter, work plan, and other relevant documents are available on its website and workspace.

ccNSO DNS Abuse Standing Committee (DASC)
Internal working session: Saturday, 21 October 2023
- 13:00-14:00 UTC (15:00-16:00 local)
ccNSO Members Meeting session on tools & measurements: Wednesday, 25 October 2023
- 11:15-12:45 UTC (13:15-14:45 local)

Join meeting and consult session recordings | Room: Hall E

On saturday, 21 October, the ccNSO DNS Abuse Standing Committee (DASC) will an internal working session to discuss its work plan for the coming year. Additionally, on Wednesday morning, the DASC leadership team will brief GAC on progress to date and next steps. On Wednesday afternoon, DASC is organizing a session at ICANN78 to inform interested community members about different perspectives on tools and measurements of DNS abuse, including DAAR and others.

About DASC
DASC was created as a dedicated forum for ccTLD Managers to discuss the important topic of DNS Abuse and to share information, insights, and practices. In keeping with the nature of the ccNSO, the purpose of the Committee is not to formulate any policy or standards, recognising that policy development in this area is out of scope of the ccNSO policy remit. The overarching purpose is to raise understanding and awareness of the issues pertaining to DNS Abuse, promote open and constructive dialogue, and ultimately to assist ccTLD Managers in their efforts to mitigate the impact of DNS Abuse. Relevant documents are available on its website and workspace.

ccNSO Internet Governance Liaison Committee (IGLC)
Internal working session: Saturday, 21 October 2023
- 14:30-15:30 UTC (16:30-17:30 local)
ccNSO Members Meeting session on WSIS+20: Tuesday, 24 October 2023
- Part 1: 11:30-12:30 UTC (13:30-14:30 local)
- Part 2: 13:00 - 13:30 UTC (15:00-15:30 local)

Join meeting and consult session recordings | Room: Hall E

On Saturday, 21 October, the IGLC will hold a working session at ICANN78. During this session, IGLC will explore what are the hot issues in Internet governance on a regional basis.
On Wednesday, 25 October, the ccNSO Internet Governance Liaison Committee (IGLC) organises a session which explores the United Nations (UN) led review of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) being held in 2025 on the twentieth anniversary of the original WSIS, and explains why it matters to ccTLDs around the world.  

About IGLC
The IGLC has been established to coordinate, facilitate, and increase the participation of ccTLD managers in discussions and processes pertaining to Internet Governance. The Committee will take a proactive role in seeking and fostering participation and input into the processes and provide regular feedback to the ccNSO Council, ccNSO members and broader ccTLD community. Relevant documents are available on its website and workspace.

TLD-OPS Standing Committee
Wednesday, 25 October 2023 | 13:45-15:15 UTC (15:45-17:15 local)

Join meeting and consult session recordings | Room: Hall D

The Top-Level Domain Operations (TLD-OPS) Standing Committee is the oversight body of the TLD-OPS mailing list. The purpose of the standing committee is to govern the daily operation of the TLD-OPS email list and, when necessary, to develop and implement progress plans for future improvements and developments of the TLD-OPS email list, including its ecosystem. TLD-OPS is the incident response community for and by ccTLDs and brings together those who are responsible for the overall security and stability of their ccTLD. The goal of the TLD-OPS community is to enable ccTLD operators worldwide to collaboratively strengthen their incident response capabilities. During ICANN78, the group will hold a working session.

ccNSO Tech Working Group
Sunday, 22 October 2023 | 13:00-14:00 UTC (15:00-16:00 local)

Join meeting and consult session recordings | Room: Hall Y 11-12

Since 2006, the Technical Working Group has organized Tech Day, a workshop open to all ICANN community members with an interest in technical, operational, and security topics. The working group will hold a working session at ICANN78.  The next edition of Tech Day will be held on Monday, 23 October.

CSC and PTI Board
Sunday, 22 October 2023 | 14:30-15:30 UTC (16:30-17:30 local)

Join meeting and consult session recordings | Room: Hall Y 11-12

About the Customer Standing Committee (CSC)

The CSC ensures the satisfactory performance of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) naming function.  The CSC is responsible for monitoring Public Technical Identifier’s (PTI) performance of the IANA naming function against the service level expectations in the IANA Naming Function Contract.  The CSC analyzes performance reports provided by PTI and publishes its findings.  The CSC is authorized to undertake remedial action to address poor performance of the IANA naming function, and if performance issues are not remedied, may escalate the issues to the ccNSO and GNSO. 

Read more.

About Public Technical Identifiers (PTI)

Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) is responsible for the operational aspects of coordinating the Internet’s unique identifiers and maintaining the trust of the community to provide these services in an unbiased, responsible and effective manner. Mainly, PTI is responsible for the operation of the IANA functions:

• Domain Names
• Number Resources
• Protocol Parameter Assignments

Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) was incorporated in August 2016 as an affiliate of ICANN, and, through contracts and subcontracts with ICANN, began performing the IANA functions on behalf of ICANN in October 2016.

Learn more about the delivery of the IANA services at iana.org. 

ccNSO welcome session & PTI Update *
Tuesday, 24 October 2023 | 06:30-07:30 UTC (08:30-09:30 local)

Join meeting and consult session recordings | Room: Hall G1 (ccNSO)

The ccNSO Chair Alejandra Reynoso, together with ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC) Chair Everton T. Rodrigues (.br) and local ccTLD Manager Thomas Keller (.de) will welcome the attendees to the ccNSO Members Meeting.  Following the welcome remarks, Kim Davies (PTI) will address the ccNSO regarding 3 topics: Firstly the caretaker operation designation for .LB, secondly the final implementation of the ccPDP3 retirement policy, and finally the yearly IANA customer satisfaction survey.  ccNSO council Vice Chair Jordan Carter will report on the discussions from the ccNSO Council Workshop on Sunday, regarding the review of potential policy gaps in the ccTLD post-delegation processes. 

ccTLD Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) *
Tuesday, 24 October 2023 | 09:30-10:30 UTC (11:30-12:30 local)

Join meeting and consult session recordings | Room: Hall G1 (ccNSO)

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a management concept whereby companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their business operations and interactions with their stakeholders.  Get inspired and learn how ccTLDs globally integrate CSR into their daily operations.

Session chair/moderator: Molehe Wesi (.za)

• Philip Du Bois (.be)
• Joy Lawal (.ng)
• Ankhzaya Tseden (.mn)

WSIS+20 and why it is important for ccTLDs *
Tuesday, 24 October 2023 
- Part 1: 11:30-12:30 UTC (13:30-14:30 local)
- Part 2: 13:00 - 13:30 UTC (15:00-15:30 local)

Join meeting and consult session recordings Part 1 and Part 2 | Room: Hall G1 (ccNSO)

A moment of change is coming in the internet governance system! In 2025, there will be a UN-led review of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), 20 years after the original WSIS.  At ICANN78, the ccNSO Internet Governance Liaison Committee (IGLC) organises a session which explores why it matters to ccTLDs around the world. 

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Session Chair: Annaliese Williams (.au)

Part 1: setting the scene. What is WSIS+20 and why is it important?

• Veni Markovski (ICANN org)
• Lise Fuhr (Internet Governance Forum Leadership Panel)
• Chris Buckridge (CENTR)

Part 2: What is the impact on ccTLDs?

• Peter Koch (.de)
• Yuri Takamatsu (.jp)

About IGLC

The ccNSO established the Internet Governance Liaison Committee (IGLC) to coordinate, facilitate, and increase the participation of ccTLD managers in discussions and processes pertaining to Internet governance. 

ccNSO 20th Anniversary: looking ahead
Tuesday, 24 October 2023
- Part 1: 13:30-14:00 UTC (15:30-16:00 local) 
- Part 2: 14:30 - 15:30 UTC (16:30-17:30 local)

Part 1: Join meeting and consult session recordings | Room: Hall G1 (ccNSO)
Part 2: Join meeting and consult session recordings | Room: Hall F

In 2023, the ccNSO celebrates its 20th anniversary. In previous sessions, representatives from the ccTLD community have reflected on the evolution and key milestones in the history of the ccNSO. Read the pre-ICANN76 announcement by Council Chair Alejandra Reynoso here and the invite to submit anniversary videos here.  Previous videos were displayed during the ICANN76 and ICANN77 ccNSO anniversary sessions.  At ICANN78, the ccNSO 20th Anniversary Committee is organizing a "world cafe" to explore with ccTLD representatives what makes the ccNSO relevant to the community for the next 5-10 years.  This session does not include remote participations and will be in person only. A follow up fully virtual session will be scheduled prior to ICANN79.

Part 1: 15:30-16:00 local

1. Introduction to World Cafe & instructions
2. Selecting topics for discussion: polling

Break: 16:00-16:30 local

Part 2: 16:00- 17:00 (Note: room change)

1. Table discussions: 3 rounds
2. Wrap-up & Next steps
3. Messages from sponsor and local host

ccTLD News session *
Wednesday, 25 October 2023 | 08:30-10:00 UTC (10:30-12:00 local)

Join meeting and consult session recordings | Room: Hall G1 (ccNSO)

Previous editions of the ccTLD News Sessions included a collection of case studies, statistics, developments, trends, and more. The ccTLD News Sessions have been part of the ccNSO Members Meetings for several years. They have provided a global platform for both experienced and new people to meet, share experiences, and discuss ccTLD-related aspects.  The agenda for this session was set by the ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC), following a call for presenters. 

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Session chair/moderator: Marta Dias (.pt)

• Evolution African ccTLDs 2011 – 2023 | Barrack Otieno (AFTLD)
• Shaping Internet governance: calling all ccTLDs | Jordan Carter (.au)
• Launch of the European Top-Level Domain Information Sharing and Analysis Center | Dirk Jumpertz (.eu)
• Resistance, recovery, transformation - three components of .UA's resilience | Svitlana Tkachenko (.ua)
• ccTLD Loyalty Strategies: The .ec experience with elclub.ec | Francisco Patino (.ec)
• Change of name: Being the future, not the past | Laila Jensen (.dk)

ccNSO DNS Abuse Standing Committee (DASC) session on tools and measurements *
Wednesday, 25 October 2023 | 11:15-13:15 UTC (13:15-15:15 local)

Join meeting and consult session recordings | Room: Hall G1 (ccNSO)

Learn more about different perspectives on tools and measurements of DNS Abuse. DASC reminds the ccTLD community about its repository and invites ccTLDs globally to contribute. Finally, DASC is proud to launch a dedicated email list at ICANN78, as a useful resource for ccTLDs.

Session chair: Nick Wenban-Smith (.uk)

1. Welcome & introductions
2. DASC resources for ccTLDs: DASC repository and e-mail list
   David McAuley (.cc), Adam Eisner (.ca), Fernando Espana (.us)
3. Tools & Measurements: different perspectives
   1. ICANN org, DAAR: Samaneh Tajalizadehkhoob
   2. DNS Abuse Institute: Rowena Schoo
   3. DNS Research Federation: Emily Taylor
   4. RegCheck, cooperation between SIDN and DNS Belgium: Thijs van den Hout (.nl), Ronald Geens (.be)
4. Dialogue between GNSO and ccNSO DNS Abuse Working Group leaders on similarities and differences
   Nick Wenban Smith (ccNSO), Bruce Tonkin (ccNSO), Alan Woods (GNSO), Brian Cimbolic (GNSO)
5. Wrap-up & Closure

About DASC

The DNS Abuse Standing Committee (DASC) is the core of the ccTLD community-driven process around DNS abuse. The DASC was created as a dedicated forum for ccTLD managers to discuss the important topic of DNS abuse and share information, insights, and practices. In keeping with the nature of the ccNSO, the purpose of the DASC is not to formulate any policy or standards. Instead, its overarching goal is to increase understanding and awareness of the issues pertaining to DNS abuse, promote open and constructive dialogue, and ultimately assist ccTLD managers in their efforts to mitigate the impact of DNS abuse.  Relevant documents are available on its website and workspace.

Registrant Capacity Building session *
Wednesday, 25 October 2023 | UTC (15:45-17:17 local)

Join meeting and consult session recordings | Room: Hall G1 (ccNSO)

The ICANN Registrant Program team has developed a number of informational series that aim to help educate registrants about their rights and responsibilities, the domain name ecosystem, how to navigate it, and the ICANN policies that may impact them.  Members of the ICANN Registrant Program team and ccTLDs in attendance will explore if and how further collaboration can benefit both ccTLDs and the Registrant Program. 

Session chair: Guðrun Poulsen (.fo)

• Brian Gutterman (ICANN org)
• Grace Ingabire (.rw)
• Margarita Valdes (.cl)
• Kristian Ørmen (.se)

Question & Answer session with candidates for ICANN Board Seat 12 & ccNSO Council *
Thursday, 26 October 2023 | 07:00-08:00 UTC (09:00-10:00 local)

Join meeting and consult session recordings | Room: Hall G1 (ccNSO)

To prepare the ccNSO Membership for the upcoming elections (for ICANN Board Seat 12 and the ccNSO Council), the ccNSO membership and others will be able to ask questions to all candidates during a Q&A session.  Session Chair is Council Vice Chair Biyi Oladipo (.ng)

• Board Seat 12: Katrina Sataki (.lv)
• Africa: Ali Hadji Mmadi (.km)
• Asia/Australia/Pacific: Sami Mohamed Ali (.bh), Jiankang Yao (.cn)
• Europe: Irina Danelia (.ru), Peter Koch (.de), Nicklas Pousette (.se)
• Latin America/Caribbean: Jenifer López (.pa)
• North America: Sean Copeland (.vi)

BACKGROUND CCNSO COUNCIL ELECTIONS | The ccNSO Council consists of 18 Councillors. There are 5 ICANN geographical regions and 3 Councillors per region: 15 Councillors are elected by the ccNSO members within that ICANN geographical region, through their Emissaries. A Councillor may be any individual nominated, seconded and elected as described in the ccNSO Council Election Guideline. Of the 18 Councillors, 3 are appointed by the ICANN Nominating Committee.

If, at the close of the nomination period, there are no more valid nominees in the geographic region than there are available seats on the ccNSO Council for that region, the nominated candidate shall be elected to serve on the ccNSO Council. No elections will be held in the African, Latin America/Caribbean, and North American regions. Elections in the Asia/Australia/Pacific and European regions respectively will begin on Thursday 9 November 2023 (00:01 UTC) and end on Thursday 30 November 2023 (23:59 UTC), in accordance with the timetable adopted by the Council. The Council election process will formally close 7 days after the adoption and publication of the Election Report by the Council. The terms of the appointed Council members will begin at the end of ICANN79, in March 2024. All materials related to the ccNSO Council elections will be posted here: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/elections.htm

BACKGROUND ICANN BOARD SEAT 12 NOMINATIONS | As per the ICANN Bylaws, the ccNSO nominates two directors to the ICANN Board. These seats on the Board are referred to in these Bylaws as Seat 11 and Seat 12. On Wednesday 9 August 2023 (23:59 UTC), the latest call for nominations for ICANN Board seat 12 closed. In accordance with the applicable rules, Katrina Sataki was nominated and seconded. Katrina is the only nominee. She has accepted her nomination and due diligence will be completed shortly. According to the rules and the timeline previously agreed by the ccNSO Council, an election will be held even if there is only one candidate. Voting will open on Tuesday 7 November 2023 (00:01 UTC) and close on Tuesday 28 November 2023 (23:59 UTC). All materials related to the nominations for Board seat 12 will be posted here: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/elections.htm

ccNSO Council Workshop (closed)
Sunday, 22 October 2023 | 08:30-10:00 UTC (10:30-12:00 local)

Join meeting and consult session recordings | Room: Hall Y 11-12

To review potential policy gaps in the ccTLD post-delegation processes, the ccNSO Council will hold a closed workshop.

Joint meeting: ccNSO Council & GNSO Council *
Sunday, 22 October 2023 | 11:15-12:45 UTC (13:15-14:45 local)

Join meeting and consult session recordings | Room: Hall E

The Councils of the ccNSO and the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) will hold a joint meeting to discuss issues of common interest, including ICANN and the Global Digital Compact (GDC) and WSIS+20, the 20-year review of the World Summit on the Information Society. The review will be informed by other multilateral processes that will take place in the period leading up to 2025. These include multilateral negotiations on the GDC in 2023-2024. In addition, the Councils will consider how to improve the process for amending the Bylaws.

Joint meeting: ccNSO & ICANN Board *
Tuesday, 24 October 2023 | 08:00-09:00 UTC (10:00-11:00 local)

Join meeting and consult session recordings | Room: Hall 1

The ccNSO and the ICANN Board will hold a joint meeting to discuss issues of common interest, including how to improve the process for amending the Bylaws, as well as ICANN and the Global Digital Compact (GDC) and WSIS+20.  Read more about the ccNSO-proposed topics here.

Questions from the Board to ccNSO:

• The ccNSO is well known for its willingness to experiment and try new approaches. What would be your suggestions to other SOACs and to the Board in implementing continuous improvement program?
• What would be your suggestions to the Board to make Board’s interaction with the community and individual groups more useful and productive?

ccNSO Council Meeting *
Thursday, 26 October 2023 | 11:45-12:30 UTC (13:45-14:30 local)

Join meeting and consult session recordings | Room: Hall G1 (ccNSO)

The ccNSO Council will have its 199th meeting at ICANN78.  All Council meetings are open to observers. Topics for discussion will include:

• topics TBC

Additional topics for the ccNSO Council meeting will be made available on its workspace.