The ICANN Board launched the strategic planning process for fiscal years 2026 - 2030 in September 2023. This represents a significant milestone in shaping the future of ICANN. The Board Strategic Planning Committee (BSPC) leads the strategic planning process on behalf of the Board, and ICANN org works closely with the BSPC and the Board to support this work. The outcome of this process will be a new five-year strategic plan.
A well-defined strategy is essential to effectively navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities. Strategic Planning is not simply about setting goals, it is also about involving all relevant stakeholders in defining a roadmap that guides us towards our future.
The Strategic Planning process will be done in six key phases:
- Environmental Scan and Analysis
- Strategy Development
- Implementation Strategy Development
- Public Comment Proceeding
- Plan Consideration & Adoption
- Empowered Community Process
This process is designed to be highly inclusive, emphasizing the active participation of the ICANN community, Board and org. The Board firmly believes that by pooling our wisdom and insights together we can shape a strategic plan that not only reflects our shared vision, but also drives ICANN towards a bright future.
This page intends to provide key reference documents and other useful information regarding the FY26-30 strategic planning process.
Thank you for your commitment and dedication to ICANN and we look forward to taking this journey of strategic planning for FY26-30 together.
| Topic | Date | Presentations | Recordings and Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICANN81 Prep Week | 31 October 2024 | ||
| BSPC Presents the Draft ICANN Strategic Plan for FY26-30 | 30 July 2024 31 July 2024 | Webinar 1: Recording for 30 July 16:00 UTC Webinar 2: Recording for 31 July, at 00:00 UTC | |
| Board Led Community Engagement on Draft FY26-30 ICANN Strategic Plan to present Draft Strategies | 13 June 2024 | ||
| FY26-30 ICANN Strategic Plan: Draft Strategy Overview | 29 May 2024 | ||
ICANN79 FY26-30 Strategic Plan Development Community Consultation | 6 March 2024 | ||
ICANN Board Engagement with Community Work Session during ICANN79 Prep Week | 21 February 2024 | ||
| Community Environmental Scan Session #3 | 16 November 2023 | 16-November-2023 Community Environmental Scan 3 Slides | |
| ICANN78 FY26-30 Strategic Plan Development Process - Environmental Scan | 24 October 2023 | 24-October-2023 ICANN78 Environmental Scan Slides | |
| FY26-30 Strategic Plan Development Process - Environmental Scan | 5 October 2023 | 05-October-2023 Community Environmental Scan Slides | Session not recorded. |
| FY26-30 Strategic Plan Development Community Kickoff Webinar | 21 September 2023 | 21-September-2023 Community Webinar Slides |
For questions, please email planning@icann.org.
