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1) Describe the Trip in sufficient detail | During my trip to RIPE86 from Monday 22 to Tuesday 24 May 2023, I had a clear purpose and set out to achieve specific outcomes. Firstly, I arrived in Rotterdam without any logistical difficulties, thanks to the professional assistance provided by the ICANN travel team during the preparation phase. As a first-time attendee, I began my trip by participating in the Newcomers' introduction session, which helped me familiarize myself with the RIPE meeting format and structure. Throughout the event, I actively engaged in discussions related to the policies and procedures employed by the RIPE NCC for allocating Internet number resources. Attending various RIPE Working Group sessions was a significant part of my trip, as it allowed me to contribute to discussions on current technical and policy issues. Some of the topics covered included Advances in Segment Routing Traffic Engineering, The EU Gigabit Connectivity Package and Its Impact on the Internet, How Sweden Built a World-Leading Time Network as a Best Practice, Regional Success Stories in Challenging Conditions, Techniques for Reducing Network Power Consumption, the Challenges of IPv6-only DNS Resolution, and the Pros and Cons of DNSSEC implementation. Furthermore, I took advantage of networking opportunities and engaged with the business community and colleagues from Civil Society Organizations who were present at the event. I shared information about NPOC's mission, distributed flyers, and explained how they could get involved in our policy development processes within ICANN. A notable highlight of my trip was a joint working session with colleagues from EURALO, where we discussed ways to collaborate and bring our ICANN-related issues to the forefront during future RIPE meetings. This collaborative approach aimed to ensure that our concerns were addressed within the RIPE community's discussions. Although I couldn't attend the entire event due to limited funding, I made the most of the time I had. The social events organized during the trip provided valuable opportunities to engage participants, educate them about the ICANN ecosystem, and raise awareness about NPOC. In reflection, while I achieved significant outcomes during my trip to RIPE86, I regret not being able to attend the conversations held on Thursday and Friday. In the future, I hope to secure adequate funding to support participants from NPOC to attend the entire event, ensuring our active presence and involvement throughout its duration. |
2) Describe the details of your attendance | During my participation at RIPE86, I actively participated in various sessions and engaged in informal conversations to promote awareness about ICANN, the Non-commercial Stakeholder Constituency, the NPOC and ongoing EPDPs and the New Generic Top-Level Domains Program Next Round. Before the meeting, I prepared by participating in the prep week webinars and joining the RIPE Policy mailing list to stay updated on relevant discussions. During the meeting in Rotterdam, I attended a range of sessions, including: I also attended plenary sessions that covered crucial topics such as the environmental impact of the Internet, the EU Gigabit Connectivity Package and its implications, e-Government DNS resilience assessment, handling the new encrypted protocol stack, incident management at scale, and the role of networks in dealing with IPv6 extension headers. Additionally, I had the opportunity to meet with the RIPE Chair Team and the RIPE NCC Executive Board. As a first-time attendee, I refrained from asking questions during most of the technical sessions. However, I actively engaged in informal conversations with participants, distributing over 50 flyers to raise awareness about the ICANN ecosystem, NPOC, and our mission. These conversations provided an opportunity to discuss the ongoing EPDPs and encourage participation from interested stakeholders. Overall, my attendance at RIPE86 allowed me to broaden my knowledge in various technical areas, engage with professionals in the field, and promote NPOC's mission through informal interactions. |
3) Explain the specific plans for follow-up activities to enhance and continue the objectives of the trip for the community structure through which you were approved for the trip: | To enhance and continue the objectives of my trip and foster collaboration within the community structure through which I was approved for the trip, I have specific plans for follow-up activities: Collaboration with EURALO: I initiated discussions with colleagues from the European Regional At-Large Organization (EURALO) who also attended the RIPE86 meeting. We intend to join forces and organize our own sessions during the upcoming RIPE NCC event. These sessions will provide a platform to discuss relevant issues, raise awareness about the ICANN mission, and foster collaboration between our respective communities. Active involvement in RIPE Policy Development: I have joined the RIPE Policy Development working group to actively participate in policy discussions. By contributing to policy development, I aim to have a voice in shaping the future of Internet number resource allocation and related policies. This involvement will allow me to stay engaged with the RIPE community and continue working towards the objectives of the trip. Joint session with ICANN Africa Engagement Team: I had the opportunity to meet with the ICANN Africa engagement team during the RIPE86 meeting. We discussed the possibility of organizing a joint session during the upcoming General Assembly of the African Regional At-Large Organization (AFRALO) in Ghana. This session will focus on addressing key issues, sharing updates from NPOC, and fostering collaboration between the AFRALO community and the NCSG. These activities will contribute to ongoing discussions, promote awareness, and facilitate meaningful collaboration within the ICANN and related communities. |
4) Please fill out the date when you have completed this form: | 17-Jun-2023 |
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CROP Trip Assessment Template (June 2018)