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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 Report: ICANN81 Plenary Session Proposal Update [by Joanna Kulesza]

Report Date: 2024/08/27

Proposal Accepted for ICANN81 Plenary

The proposal for the ICANN81 plenary session titled 'Shifting Paradigms: Multistakeholderism, Geopolitics, International Law, and New Internet Infrastructures' has been accepted for a plenary panel during ICANN 81 with only minor adjustments. The session remains a key component of the upcoming ICANN meeting, addressing crucial issues related to the impact of geopolitical factors on the multistakeholder model and the governance of emerging internet infrastructures.

Next Steps: We are now moving forward with the necessary steps to operationalize the proposal. This includes finalizing session logistics, confirming participant roles, and refining discussion topics to align with the minor adjustments suggested by ICANN leadership.

Intersessional Progress Report: ICANN81 Plenary Session Proposal: Overview and Key Details [by Joanna Kulesza]

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