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Joanna Kulesza is currently serving as the ALAC Liaison the GAC. She was selected by the ALAC in October 2021 and took on the role on Thursday, 28 October 2021 at the end of the ICANN72 AGM. Yrjö Länsipuro previously served in this role since 2016 when the ALAC unanimously voted to appoint him as the first ALAC Liaison to the GAC.

GAC Liaison's Report: - Preparations for ICANN 78 [by Joanna Kulesza]

Report Date: 2023/09/25

Following report reflects an email exchange between the liaison, outlining a draft agenda for the upcoming ICANN 78 meeting.

Date and Time: Tuesday, Oct. 24th at 11:30 CEST for 60 minutes

Agenda Items:

1.    Joint ALAC/GAC Statement on Contention Resolution

•    Objective: Follow-up to the discussions held during ICANN77.

•    Previous ALAC Speaker(s): Alan Greenberg (tbc)

•    Previous GAC Speaker(s): Nigel Hickson

2.    New gTLD Program Next Round (formerly SubPro) with a focus on Contention Resolution, Closed Generics, Applicant Support

•    Objective: Exchange views and adjust positions regarding Contention Resolution, Closed Generics, Applicant Support

•    Previous GAC Speaker(s): Nigel Hickson

•    Previous ALAC Speaker(s): Justine Chew (tbc)

3.    Joint ALAC/GAC Statement on Enabling Inclusive, Informed, and Meaningful Participation in ICANN

•    Objective: Continue discussions initiated during ICANN77, including:

•    Establishing a numbering system for documents to enhance cooperation.

•    Creating primers on key topics for comprehensive understanding.

•    Previous ALAC Speaker(s): Alan Greenberg/Jonathan Zuck (tbc)

•    Previous GAC Speaker(s): Nigel Hickson

Intersessional Capacity-Building Session on Emerging Technologies (optional):

•    A session ahead of ICANN78 to cover topics such as AI and new technologies.

These preparations reflect both communities dedication to staying updated on regulatory developments concerning the DNS and safeguarding the interests of end-users, while also highlighting our shared interest in supporting applicants. 

GAC Liaison's Report: ICANN77 Governmental Advisory Committee Communiqué Now Available, June 20th, 2023 [by Joanna Kulesza]

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