About
In line with one of ICANN’s FY21-25 Strategic Goals to “support and grow active, informed, and effective stakeholder participation,” the ICANN for Beginners Virtual Program expands virtual participation and engagement opportunities for newcomers through introductory content.
Why Participate?
If you are new to ICANN, the program will provide you with a first-class beginner experience by:
- Creating a positive impression that affirms how beginners' participation can add value to both their professional development and the global Internet ecosystem (e.g. why engage?);
- Building an understanding of ICANN; and
- Fostering participation by helping beginners learn how to participate and engage at ICANN.
Participation in the program’s webinars is open to all individuals who are new at ICANN and who wish to learn more about specific topics. These webinars will serve as a complement to ICANN’s other newcomer programs, such as the Fellowship Program and NextGen@ICANN Program.
How Do I Participate in the Webinars?
Don't worry, if you missed the ICANN for Beginners: An Introduction webinar, you can still learn more about how to participate at ICANN by watching one of the recordings below.
This first webinar was well attended, with 66 participants joining the first session and 71 participants joining the second.
ICANN for Beginners: An Introduction was engaging and interactive, and provided an overview of what ICANN is, what its role in the Internet infrastructure is, and why participation at ICANN is important.
The Q&A period at the end of the webinar provided an opportunity for participants to ask questions and engage with members of ICANN’s staff as well as ICANN community members.
ICANN for Beginners: An Introduction took place on the following days:
- at 2pm UTC
- To watch the recording of this webinar, please click here.
- at 6am UTC
- To watch the recording of this webinar, please click here.
Please click the icon below for the presentation used during the ICANN for Beginners: An Introduction webinar.
Stay tuned for information on the next webinar on Universal Acceptance coming soon!
Questions?
For any questions, please email beginners@icann.org
