Welcome to the ICANN76 ccNSO Session Highlights!
Learn more about the ccNSO Sessions prior and during ICANN76
This is a tentative draft, subject to changes. The comprehensive schedule will be published 17 Feb 2023.
ICANN76 Community Forum, 11-16 March in Cancun (MX)
Information and schedule | Prep Week (27 February - 1 March)
Registration and signing in will be required to view session details. In-person registration closes on 8 March 2023. Virtual registration will remain available through 16 March 2023.
WORKING SESSIONS
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ccNSO DNS Abuse Standing Committee (DASC)
Day, xx March 2023 | XX:XX - XX:XX UTC
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The ccNSO DNS Abuse Standing Committee (DASC) will hold a working session at ICANN76, and will discuss its outreach efforts regarding a DNS Abuse repository and the results of a recent survey. The committee also explores how to best serve ccTLDs globally.
About DASC
DASC was created as a dedicated forum for ccTLD Managers to discuss the important topic of DNS Abuse and to share information, insights, and practices. In keeping with the nature of the ccNSO, the purpose of the Committee is not to formulate any policy or standards, recognising that policy development in this area is out of scope of the ccNSO policy remit. The overarching purpose is to raise understanding and awareness of the issues pertaining to DNS Abuse, promote open and constructive dialogue, and ultimately to assist ccTLD Managers in their efforts to mitigate the impact of DNS Abuse. Relevant documents are available on its website and workspace.
ccNSO Guidelines Review Committee (GRC)
Day, xx March 2023 | XX:XX - XX:XX UTC
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The ccNSO Guidelines Review Committee (GRC) will hold a working session at ICANN76. During this session, it will discuss among others upcoming work items by the committee.
About GRC
ccNSO Internet Governance Liaison Committee (IGLC)
Day, xx March 2023 | XX:XX - XX:XX UTC
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The ccNSO Internet Governance Liaison Committee (IGLC) will hold a working session at ICANN76. During this session, it will discuss among others upcoming work items by the committee that would benefit ccTLDs.
About IGLC
The IGLC has been established to coordinate, facilitate, and increase the participation of ccTLD managers in discussions and processes pertaining to Internet Governance. The Committee will take a proactive role in seeking and fostering participation and input into the processes and provide regular feedback to the ccNSO Council, ccNSO members and broader ccTLD community. Relevant documents are available on its website and workspace.
ccNSO ccPDP4-IDN Working Group
Day, xx March 2023 | XX:XX - XX:XX UTC
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The fourth ccNSO Policy Development Process Working Group will hold a working session at ICANN76.
About the 4th ccNSO policy development process
The ccPDP4 Working Group defines the criteria, process, and procedures for (de)selecting Internationalised Domain Name country code Top Level Domain strings (IDN ccTLDS) associated with the country codes assigned to countries, territories or other areas of geopolitical interest listed in the ISO 3166-1 standard and within the framework of the ccNSO Policy Development Process. The results of this ccPDP4 will eventually replace the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process. The working group charter, work plan, and other relevant documents are available on its website and workspace.
ccNSO Strategic and Operational Planning Committee (SOPC)
Day, xx March 2023 | XX:XX - XX:XX UTC
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The SOPC will hold a working session at ICANN76.
About SOPC
The objective of the SOPC is to provide input on the strategic and operational planning processes and related budgetary processes of ICANN and Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) that are relevant from a ccTLD or ccNSO perspective. It also coordinates, facilitates, and encourages the involvement of ccTLD managers in these processes. The working group charter, work plan, and other relevant documents are available on its website and workspace.
ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC)
Day, xx March 2023 | XX:XX - XX:XX UTC
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The objective of the ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC) is to ensure a relevant programme for ccTLD managers. The MPC What went well during ICANN76? What elements are subject to improvement? The MPC welcomes your feedback. Join us during this ICANN76 wrap-up session, and help us shape future ccNSO sessions.
About MPC
The objective of the MPC is aligned with the platform function of the ccNSO: The MPC aims to enable information sharing for and by ccTLDs, focusing on topics relevant to ccTLD Managers. The MPC coordinates and manages the high-level schedule of the ccNSO-related sessions, including the ccNSO Members Meeting agenda at ICANN public meetings, and related matters. Membership of the MPC is open to all ccTLD managers (whether members or non-members of the ccNSO). The working group charter, work plan, and other relevant documents are available on its website and workspace.
ccNSO MEMBERS MEETING
The sessions marked with * will have simultaneous interpretation in English, Spanish and French.
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ccNSO welcome & policy update session
Tuesday, 14 March 2023 | 14:00-15:00 UTC (09:00-10:00 local)
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The ccNSO Chair Alejandra Reynoso (.gt), together with ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC) Chair Everton Rodrigues (.br) will welcome the attendees to the ccNSO Members Meeting. Moreover, the ccPDP3-Review Mechanism Working Group and the ccPDP4-IDN Working Group will present their proposals and seek input from the ccTLD community.
About ccPDP3
ccPDP3 consists of two parts:
1. ccPDP3-RET. During the ICANN75 ICANN Annual General Meeting in September 2022, the ICANN Board of Directors adopted the ccNSO policy recommendation pertaining to the retirement of the delegated Top Level Domains associated with the country codes assigned to countries and territories listed in the ISO 3166-1 within the framework of the ccNSO Policy Development Process. The next step is the implementation of the policy.
2. ccPDP3-RM. The ccPDP3-Review Mechanism Working Group has developed a proposed mechanism pertaining to the delegation, transfer, revocation, and retirement of the delegated top-level domains associated with the country codes assigned to countries and territories in the ISO 3166-1 standard. The group is nearing its conclusion, and will use ICANN76 to inform the community about its policy proposals, before submitting its final report to the ccNSO Council.
About ccPDP4
This Policy Development Process defines the criteria, process, and procedures for (de)selecting IDN ccTLD string. These strings are the IDN TLDs that are associated with the country codes assigned to countries, territories, or other areas of geopolitical interest listed in the ISO 3166-1 standard. The results of this ccPDP4 will eventually replace the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process. The ccPDP4 consists of three subgroups: the variant management subgroup, the confusing similarity review subgroup, and the de-selection subgroup. All subgroups have completed their initial proposals. The ccPDP4 working group has nearly concluded its initial policy development work, and intends to use this session as a final opportunity to seek feedback from the ccTLD community on its draft recommendations before publishing its initial report for public comment.
ccTLD News session: general
Day, xx March 2023 | XX:XX - XX:XX UTC
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Session Chair: Gudrun Poulsen (.fo)
- Argentina on the Internet, 35 years to find some answers and multiply the questions | Andrea Ramos (.ar)
- Engaging Women and Youth in IG and DNS | Veronica Motloutsi (.za)
- Cybersecurity for All Canadians | Byron Holland (.ca)
- Using digital identity in .CZ administration | Jaromir Talir (.cz)
- And the Blind Will See the Light: When Inclusivity Leverages Digital Competences | Irina Danelia (.ru)
- New Registration System for .tr | Abdullah Cemil Akcam (.tr)
ccTLD News Sessions provide a good overview of case studies, statistics, new developments, trends, and more. They have been a part of ccNSO Members Meetings for several years and become a global platform where experienced representatives and newcomers can meet, share experiences, and discuss ccTLD-related matters. Everyone is welcome to join these sessions.
ccTLD News session: digital divide and the impact on ccTLDs
Day, xx March 2023 | XX:XX - XX:XX UTC
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During this session, ccTLD Managers from different regions will share how the digital divide affects them. What is their role - if any?
Session chair: Annaliese Williams (.au)
- Alexandre Barbosa (.br)
- Pierre Bonis (.fr)
- Grace Ingabire (.rw)
- Anil Kumar Jain (.in)
- Sabrina Wilkinson (.ca)
The digital divide is a term that refers to the gap between demographics and regions that have access to modern information and communications technology (ICT), and those that don't or have restricted access. Digital technology can include telephone, smartphones, television, laptops and the internet. IGLC identified the digital divide as an important theme. The ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC) and ccNSO Internet Governance Liaison Committee (IGLC) jointly organise this ccTLD News Session which explores the impact of the digital divide on ccTLDs.
ccNSO DNS Abuse Standing Committee (DASC) session
Day, xx March 2023 | XX:XX - XX:XX UTC
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The ccNSO DNS Abuse Standing Committee (DASC) will present its findings from the ccTLD survey on DNS Abuse, and will discuss them with the community. The group will also introduce its proposals aimed at sharing relevant information.
About DASC
DASC was created as a dedicated forum for ccTLD Managers to discuss the important topic of DNS Abuse and to share information, insights, and practices. In keeping with the nature of the ccNSO, the purpose of the Committee is not to formulate any policy or standards, recognising that policy development in this area is out of scope of the ccNSO policy remit. The overarching purpose is to raise understanding and awareness of the issues pertaining to DNS Abuse, promote open and constructive dialogue, and ultimately to assist ccTLD Managers in their efforts to mitigate the impact of DNS Abuse. Relevant documents are available on its website and workspace.
ccNSO & Universal Acceptance session
Day, xx March 2023 | XX:XX - XX:XX UTC
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At ICANN75, the ccNSO started exploring its role with respect to Universal Acceptance (UA). During this ICANN76 session, you have an opportunity to learn more about the roadmap regarding the role for the ccNSO with respect to UA.
About UA and the ccNSO role
Universal Acceptance is cornerstone to a digitally inclusive and multilingual Internet, ensuring all domain names and email addresses – in any language, script, or using any new or long TLD – are accepted equally by all Internet-enabled applications, devices, and systems. The Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) explored its potential role in Universal Acceptance. To that end, it organized a session during ICANN75 where both ccTLDs and other stakeholders suggested activities the ccNSO could undertake to complement existing work by the Internet community. In December 2022 and January 2023, ccTLD representatives participated in two workshops to further explore their expectations regarding potential ccNSO action and how to organize next efforts. After the conclusion of the workshops, the ccNSO Council developed a plan which will be presented during ICANN76.
Q&A session with ccTLD-related ICANN Board members
Day, xx March 2023 | XX:XX - XX:XX UTC
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TBC
ccNSO Governance Session
Day, xx March 2023 | XX:XX - XX:XX UTC
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What is the ccNSO role with respect to the implementation of policies developed through a ccNSO PDP? Join the ccNSO Governance session, to learn more about the ccNSO Guideline Review Committee (GRC) recommendations. The committee wil also present its final proposals for procedures to handle ccNSO Statements of Interests (SoI) and Council Conflicts of Interest (CoI). A GRC subcommittee developed the proposals, based on previous consultation rounds.
About GRC
The purpose of the ccNSO Guidelines Review Committee (GRC) is to review the current guidelines and to ascertain whether they reflect current practices and working methods, identify potential gaps, and based on this analysis propose changes to the current guidelines to the Council. Relevant documents are available on its website and workspace.
ccNSO COUNCIL & JOINT SESSIONS
The sessions marked with * will have simultaneous interpretation in English, Spanish and French.
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ccNSO Council prep meeting
Day, xx March 2023 | XX:XX - XX:XX UTC
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The ccNSO Council will have its 193th meeting at ICANN76 on Thursday, 16 March. In preparation of that meeting, the ccNSO Council will hold a Council workshop to discuss its roles and responsibilities, and prepare for the Council meeting later that week.
ccNSO Council *
Day, xx March 2023 | XX:XX - XX:XX UTC
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The ccNSO Council will have its 193rd meeting at ICANN76 on Thursday, 16 March. All Council meetings are open to observers. Topics for discussion will include:
- TBC
Additional topics for the ccNSO Council meeting will be made available on the ccNSO Council workspace.
Joint session: ccNSO & GNSO Councils
Day, xx March 2023 | XX:XX - XX:XX UTC
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During this joint session, the ccNSO Council and the GNSO Council will discuss topics of common interest, including:
- CSC Effectiveness review
- progress IDN TLD policy development processes
- main findings regarding the ccTLD DNS Abuse survey by the DASC
NEWCOMER WEBINAR
Monday, 20 February 2023 | 13:00 UTC
Are you new to the ccNSO, or would like to learn more? Perhaps you know about colleagues or peers who would benefit from an introductory session to the ccNSO?
Join ccNSO Council Vice Chair Biyi Oladipo (.ng) for a 1-hour ccTLD Webinar for newcomers. Biyi will help you to gain an understanding of the work of the ccNSO, what to expect from the ccNSO at the ICANN76 Community Forum, as well as how ccTLD community representatives can participate in the important work that affects you and your region.
Pre-register now
https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIlf-2hqjgiGNxCFZ6mUjQ72-fI6ZtDb6EI
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Recordings will become available here: https://community.icann.org/x/ooNJD