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• All participants provided updates and highlights on their respective meetings.
• Guest speakers remarks:
  • Maarten Botterman noted that he looks forward to meeting with the community in person in the Hague.
  • Goran mentioned that the war on Ukraine has impacted our priorities, ICANN 73 was held in a very different context, it was a very intense period for the Board and the organization, he cited the request received from the Ukrainian government, which was addressed by ICANN org, setting aside 1 million $.
  • ICANN org also announced the issuance of waivers for registrants in Ukraine, ICANN also implemented actions to prevent DNS Abuse.
  • Goran emphasized that this ICANN 73 meeting is a testament to the efficiency of the MS model and that we should be proud of the model.
  • Goran’s Big take away is to thank the community for the work and commitment to the MS.

  • Leon sanchez  stressed that he is very proud to be part of the community and to see At-Large’s evolution.

  • Leon highlighted the DNS Abuse related session as well as the session on User’s rights.
  • He emphasized the distinction between interests and rights.
  • Congratulated NARALO on the Blockchain session.
  • He considered that the Board-ALAC session was a highlight, we are transitioning into a more candid, fluid and sincere conversation between ALAC and the Board.
  • The AFRALO-AFRICANN session on Capacity for DNS abuse dealt with capacity building for end users which is a mission worthwhile supporting. He congratulated AFRALO for that initiative.

  • Edmon Chung, talked about his experience as a new Board member so far. He feels energized with the work done at the Board. He highlighted that the work of UA-IDNs, the work of the community and ALS is key to get IDNS on the ground, he is  quite excited to chair the UA-IDNS work at the Board level, supporting the expansion of staff to support UA.

  • Edmon also suggested follow up work to pursue the idea of Users Bill of rights for those who are not part of the community.
  • He noted the importance of the At-Large group of Global Public interest framework
  • Finally he noted that the war on Ukraine is disheartening and we stand in solidarity with Ukraine.