At-Large Meetings - Tuesday, 24 October 2023

Internal Training for Incoming At-Large Leaders

This is an informal and interactive session for all incoming ALAC and RALO leaders who might wish to learn more about the functions of the Policy staff who will support you during your time in an At-Large leadership position, ALAC and RALO work practices, including meetings and Working Groups that should be on your calendars, and be introduced to key resources on the At-Large webpage and wiki workspace. Come ready to learn, ask questions, and have some fun as you prepare to become an At-Large leader! 

Agenda: 

1. Welcome and Introduction- Policy Staff in Support of At-Large (10 mins)
   1. At-Large Staff - Who does what to support you
2. Staff Onboarding to the ALAC/At-Large Work Practices - Policy Staff in Support of At-Large (20 mins) 
   1. Three At-Large Workstreams and their corresponding Working Groups
   2. Policy Advice Development Process
   3. ALAC Voting Process
   4. Standing ALAC and RALO calls: their times and services offered
3. Key Resources for where to find Information about At-Large Activities - Policy Staff in Support of At-Large (10 mins)
   1. ALAC Rules of Procedure and RALO Rules
   2. At-Large Wiki
   3. At-Large Webpage
4. Questions and Answers - All (15 mins)
5. Next Steps - Policy Staff in Support of At-Large - Policy Staff in Support of At-Large (5 mins)
   1. Post-AGM Activities
   2. Support Resources

Moderator: Policy Staff in support of At-Large

Lead: HU with SV, GG, YS, AC, CR, MdS

RPM: YS/GG 

At-Large Plenary 1: The impact of Technological Advancements on ICANN

Session details: https://icann78.sched.com/event/1T4L8/at-large-plenary-1-icann-and-technological-advancements

Introduction:

The Internet landscape is constantly evolving with new technologies and protocols emerging. How is ICANN and stakeholders adapting to these changes and ensuring that the management of unique identifiers remains efficient and effective?

Objective:

The aim of this session is to identify emerging technologies that influence the Internet unique identifiers. Discuss how ICANN and the multi-stakeholder model are adapting and using new technologies to manage the Internet unique identifiers.

In this session we will explore how ICANN addresses the challenges and opportunities posed by technological advancements to ensure efficient and effective management of unique identifiers.

Agenda: 

1. Welcome and Introduction to the Session - Hadia El Miniawi, Co-Chair of the At-Large Consolidated Policy working group (5 mins)
2. Part A: Introduction and Examination of ICANN's Technological Progress (20 mins)
   1. Speaker: John Crain, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, ICANN  
3. Part B: Roundtable Discussion with one of the Internet Pioneers (30 mins)
   1. Speaker: Steve Crocker, CEO and Co-Founder of Shinkuro, Inc.
4. Summary and Next Steps - Hadia El Miniawi (5 mins)

Moderator: Hadia El Miniawi, Co-Chair of the At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group

Lead: HU

Notes: SV

RPM: YS/GG

11:30-12:30 CEST

Hall 4

Joint Session: ALAC and GAC

Session details: https://icann78.sched.com/event/1T4JO/joint-session-gac-and-alac

Agenda: 

1. Introduction and Welcome  - Jonathan Zuck, ALAC Chair and Nico Caballero, GAC Chair (5 minutes)

2. Follow up on the 2017 joint Advice to the Board entitled “Enabling Inclusive, Informed and Meaningful Participation at ICANN: A Joint Statement by ALAC and GAC.” (5 minutes)

   1. ALAC Speaker: Alan Greenberg, 

      1. 2017 Joint ALAC-GAC Statement (and 2018 ALAC follow-up statement)
      2. Next Steps

3. Possible Joint ALAC/GAC Statement on Closed Generics (10 minutes)

   1. ALAC Speaker: Jonathan Zuck or Greg Shatan (TBC)

   2. GAC Speaker: Nigel Hickson 

4. Joint ALAC/GAC Statement on Contention Resolution (30 minutes)

   1. Guest Speaker: Monte Cahn, President / FounderRightOfTheDot.com [rightofthedot.com]
   2. ALAC Speaker: Jonathan Zuck
   3. GAC Speaker: Nigel Hickson 

5. Q&A moderated by Joanna Kulesza (5 minutes)

6. Summary and Wrap Up - ALAC and GAC Chairs - Jonathan Zuck, ALAC Chair and Nico Caballero, GAC Chair (5 minutes)

Moderator(s): Jonathan Zuck, ALAC Chair and Nico Caballero, GAC Chair

Lead: HU

Notes: AC

RPM: GAC Support/YS

15:00-16:00 CEST

Hall Y 5-8 ALAC Room

Joint AFRALO-AfrICANN Meeting

Session details: https://icann78.sched.com/event/1T4L9/joint-afralo-africann-session

Agenda: 

1. Welcome Address   - Seun Ojedeji, AFRALO Chair  - 5 mins 
2. Opening Remarks- Jonathan Zuck , ALAC Chair - 5 mins 
3. Guest speakers - 15 mins
   1. Sally Costerton,Interim President and CEO of ICANN -  3 mins
   2. León Felipe Sánchez Ambía ,the At-large  Community Board representative on ICANN board  - 3 mins 
   3. Pierre Dandjinou, Vice President for Africa, ICANN  - 3 mins 
4. Introduction of the Topic- Penholders -Aziz Hilali,Dave Kissoondoyal - 5 mins
5. Presentation of the statement " Internet Resource Management and Governance in Africa. "- Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong, AFRALO Secretary - 10 mins - EN, FR, AR
6. Discussion, modification and adoption of the statement - Aziz Hilali, AFRALO Vice-president - All -  13 mins  
7. AOB  - 5 mins
8. Closing address- Hadia , Incoming AFRALO Chair - 8 mins 

Moderator: Seun Ojedji, AFRALO Chair

Lead/Notes: SV

RPM: YS/COM Support