Time

Title

Short Description

Moderator(s) and Participants

8:00 - 9:00 PDT

Breakfast - Terrace

9:45 - 10:30 PDT

(16:45-17:30 UTC)

Capacity Development I:

NARALO: Past, Present and Future

ENCOURAGEMENT 

ENGAGEMENT

NARALO was officially founded during ICANN29 held in Puerto Rico in March 2007. That was 15 years ago. 

Since then, the region has been chaired by six individuals: Evan Leibovitch, Beau Brendler, Garth Bruen, Glenn McKnight, Eduardo Díaz, and Greg Shatan; not counting the many NARALO At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC), and Nominating Committee (NomCom) members, too many to include here. 

This session will allow the audience to hear and ask questions about NARALO's history and trajectory from some of the past chairs, and the future perspective of its current chair.

Moderator & Participant:

• Eduardo Díaz, NARALO ALAC Member

Other Participants:

• Evan Leibovitch, Canadian Association for Open Source (CLUE)
• Glenn McKnight, NARALO Secretariat
• Greg Shatan, NARALO Chair

10:30 - 11:00 PDT

(17:30-18:00 UTC)

Coffee Break - Terrace

11:00 - 11:45 PDT

(18:00 - 18:45 UTC)

Policy I: ICANN75 Overview and Interactive Discussion

EMPOWERMENT

In this session, we will review the recently concluded ICANN 75 Annual General Meeting, including:

• Overview of ICANN75 policy discussions, issues, concerns, and outcomes.
• How  ICANN75 outcomes will impact end users. 

Moderator: 

• Jonathan Zuck, ALAC Chair (TBC)

11:45 - 12:15 PDT

(18:45 - 19:15 UTC)

Capacity Development II:

ATLAS III (Third At-Large Summit), At Large Review, NARALO Rules of Procedure Update EMPOWERMENT

ENCOURAGEMENT 

In this session, we will cover the following:

• What is the At-Large Summit (ATLAS)?
• Why discuss ATLAS III
• ATLAS III outcomes
• At Large Review outcomes
• Changes to NARALO Rules of Procedure
• What NARALO, At-Large Structures (ALSs) and Individual Members need to do

Moderators: 

• Alan Greenberg, NARALO Unaffiliated Representative and former ALAC Chair (Remote)
• Greg Shatan, NARALO Chair

12:15 - 1:30 PDT

(19:15-20:30 UTC)

LUNCH - Terrace

1:30 - 2:15 PDT

(20:30 - 21:15 UTC)

Outreach & Engagement  I: New Strategies, New Approaches

ENGAGEMENT

In this session, we will cover the following:

• Presenting the new ALAC/RALO Outreach and Engagement (O&E) approach focusing on revised support role from the Org
• A brief outline of the NA O&E plan for FY23
• Developing the NARALO O&E strategy
• Discussion
•  ICANN Org will review the recently revised role of the Global Stakeholder Engagement (GSE) team in working with the Regional At-Large Organizations (RALOs) in defining and implementing the Outreach and Engagement plan as discussed by Sally Costerton and Maureen Hillyard over the last few months. 

• The NA GSE team will also provide a brief outline of the North America Outreach & Engagement plan for FY23 with a focus on opportunities in partnership with NARALO. 

Moderator:

• Greg Shatan, NARALO Chair

Participants:

• Naela Sarras, Vice President of Stakeholder Engagement in North America, ICANN org
• Joe Catapano, Stakeholder Engagement Senior Manager, ICANN org
• Glenn McKnight, NARALO Secretariat
• Denise Alcantara Hochbaum (NARALO O&E Rep) 

2:15 - 3:00 PDT

(21:15-22:00 UTC)

Capacity Development III: Opportunities for Education and Experience

EMPOWERMENT

In this session, we will cover the following:

• ICANN Resources:
• ICANN Learn
• ICANN for Beginners Virtual Program (for newer members of NARALO)
• ICANN Academy, including the Leadership Program and other planned courses
• Facilitating capacity development for ALSes
• NARALO Monthly Calls: Future CB sessions - discussion of future topics and approach

Moderator:

• Glenn McKnight, NARALO Secretariat

Participants:

• Betsy Andrews (ICANN org - ICANN Learn) (Remote)
• Maureen Hilyard, ALAC Vice-Chair (Remote)

3:00 - 3:30 PDT

(22:00 - 22:30 UTC) 

Coffee Break - Terrace

3:30 - 4:15 PDT

(22:30 - 23:15 UTC)

Policy II: Internet Governance & Policy Issues in Canada and the U.S.

EMPOWERMENT

In this session, ICANN org will give a high-level overview of legislation in the region that is being monitored for potential impact on ICANN’s mission. 

Topics: 

• Particular focus will be given to bills that have significant momentum in Parliament/ Congress, and recent laws that have been passed and are now in the implementation phase. 
• Brief update on the ITU Plenipotentiary. 
• At the end of the presentation, we will dedicate time for discussion with GA participants to get a sense of what they are hearing in their communities, and share ways NARALO can support the org’s efforts in monitoring legislation.

Moderator:

• Greg Shatan, NARALO Chair

Participants:

• Naela Sarras, Vice President of Stakeholder Engagement in North America, ICANN org
• Joe Catapano, Stakeholder Engagement Senior Manager, ICANN org

4:15 - 4:45 PDT

(23:15 - 23:45 UTC)

Outreach & Engagement II: New Communities, New ALSes, New Members: Academia and Beyond

ENGAGEMENT

In this session, we will discuss academic outreach and engagement to both faculty and students, outreach and engagement by and within ALSes, and outreach efforts to add new ALSes and new individual members.

Moderator:

• Glenn McKnight, NARALO Secretariat

Participants:

• Dr. Andrey Shcherbowich, Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism (Remote)
• HETS (Hispanic Educational Technology Service) (Remote)
• NAGS (North American Graduate Students)

4:45 - 5:00 PDT

(00:45 - 01:00 UTC)

Day 1 Wrap-Up

In this session, we will make announcements and provide a preview of tomorrow’s sessions.

Moderators: 

• Greg Shatan, NARALO Chair
• Glenn McKnight, NARALO Secretariat
• ICANN org staff

7:30 - 9:30 PDT

NARALO GA DINNER

Wood & Vine Restaurant  in the historic Taft Building

6280 Hollywood Blvd at Vine Street

Located next to the W Hotel 

Please Note: We will be seated outside; please bring a sweater.

Time

Title

Short Description

Moderator(s) and Participants

8:00 - 9:00 PDT

Breakfast - Terrace

9:45 - 10:30 PDT

(16:45-17:30 UTC)

Policy III: ICANN75 - The View from At Large

EMPOWERMENT

In this session, we will cover the following topics:

• At-Large Activities ICANN75.
• Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG): Jonathan will discuss the CPWG and its role in ALAC/At-Large Policy Development.
• Operations, Finance, and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG): Marita will provide a brief overview of the work of the OFB-WG, discussing the ICANN Strategic Objectives which are the basis for planning and budgeting at ICANN, and the process of validating these objectives through the annual trend analysis exercise. OFB-WG submits detailed comments on the annual ICANN Budget and Operating Plan and IANA/PIR budget, keeping a close eye on the evolution of the ICANN multistakeholder model as expressed in proposed budgets. OFB-WG subgroups set priorities for At Large and Additional Budget Requests.
• The role of ALSes in CPWG, OFB-WG and At-Large policy development, and the relevance of ICANN outcomes to ALSes.

Moderator:

• Greg Shatan, NARALO Chair

Participants:

• Jonathan Zuck, ALAC Chair 
• Bill Jouris, ALAC Member
• Eduardo Diaz, ALAC Member
• Marita Moll
• Judith Hellerstein

10:30 - 11:00 PDT

(17:30-18:00 UTC)

Coffee Break - Terrace

12:15 - 1:30 PDT

(19:15-20:30 UTC)

LUNCH - Terrace

1:30 - 2:15 PDT

(20:30-21:15 UTC)

Policy V: Hot Topics

EMPOWERMENT

In this session, we will have dynamic discussions  based on the preceding Policy sessions at the GA.  Topics and approaches may include:

• Policy Speed Dating (moving between policy tables)?
• Reviewing the new At-Large Talking Points document
• Why is a hot topic “hot” (context for novices)
• Planning for ICANN76

Moderator: 

• Greg Shatan, ALAC Chair

3:00 - 3:30 PDT

(22:00-23:30 UTC)

Brainstorming: How to Mobilize At-Large Structures, ALS Members and Individual RALO members  and How to Measure Success

ENGAGEMENT

ENCOURAGEMENT

This will be a freeform brainstorming session to discuss some useful contexts in which to mobilize ALSes and their members and how we might go about measuring the success of a particular campaign.

• Using metrics
• Improving outcomes
• Open discussion 

Moderators: 

• Jonathan Zuck, ALAC Chair
• Naela Sarras, Vice President of Stakeholder Engagement in North America, ICANN org

3:30 - 3:45 PDT

(23:30-23:45 UTC )

Coffee Break - Terrace

3:45 - 4:30 PDT

(22:45-23:30 UTC)

Outreach & Engagement III: Building an Effective Two-Way Chain of Communication, or How to act in the best interests of 375 Million People

EMPOWERMENT

ENGAGEMENT

ENCOURAGEMENT

In this session, we will discuss the challenges in understanding the best interests of North American end-users and communication with end users, both within and outside NARALO

• Reaching beyond the ALS and individual members
• Involving end users who don’t follow ICANN

Moderators: 

• Evan Leibovitch, Canadian Association for Open Source (CLUE)
• Greg Shatan, NARALO Chair

4:30 - 5:15 PDT

(23:30-00:15 UTC)

A Visit from ICANN Board Member León Sánchez

ENCOURAGEMENT

In this session, we will hear from Leon Sanchez, ICANN Board Member appointed by the At-Large Community and former Vice Chair of the ICANN Board. Leon will provide insights on the Board’s current and recent work and its relationship to the At-Large Community, as well as his time as Vice Chair.

Moderator:

Greg Shatan 

Participants:

Leon Sanchez (ICANN Board)

5:15 - 6:00 PDT

(00:15-1:00 UTC)

Closing Session

EMPOWERMENT

ENCOURAGEMENT

ENGAGEMENT

This session will cover the following topics:

• GA Wrap-Up
• “What I gained from the GA” - Attendees speak out
• Forward Looking Planning and Activation - Cheerleading
• Review Action Items from GA and plans for implementation
• “What I (we) will do based on this GA”
• Meeting Metrics

Moderators:

• Greg Shatan, NARALO Chair
• Glenn McKnight, NARALO Secretariat

7:00 - 11:00 PDT

ARIN Social Event

(Optional)

Madame Tussauds Hollywood

6933 Hollywood Blvd

IMPORTANT: You must complete the ARIN50 Meeting registration to attend this event.