Welcome to the ICANN77 ccNSO Session Highlights!

Learn more about the ccNSO Sessions prior and during ICANN77

Registration and signing in will be required to view session details.  In-person registration closes on 7 June 2023. Virtual registration will remain available through 15 June 2023. 



  • The ccNSO sessions marked with * will have simultaneous interpretation in English, Spanish, Arabic and French.  Watch the "How-to" guide on how to use interpretation in Zoom.
  • Consult the ICANN77 Venue Map
  • Download the ICANN77 Zoom Backgrounds
  • Zoom recordings are posted on the ICANN org schedule platform within the session description of each session as soon as they become available, which is generally the same day as the live session, by the end of the day or within 12 hours of the session conclusion.


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ccNSO MEMBERS MEETING



Session times are in UTC-4. Please refer to the ICANN77 schedule for the most current information.

The sessions marked with * will have simultaneous interpretation in Arabic, English, French and Spanish
Watch the "How-to" guide on how to use interpretation in Zoom.


ccNSO welcome session
Tuesday, 13 June 2023 | 13:00-14:15 UTC (09:00 - 10:15 local)

Join meeting and consult session recordings | Room: Liberty L/M (ccNSO), level 4


The ccNSO Chair Alejandra Reynoso, together with ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC) Chair Everton T. Rodrigues (.br) will welcome the attendees to the ccNSO Members Meeting.  

Following welcome remarks by the ccNSO Council chair and the MPC chair, several ccNSO working groups, including TLD-OPS,  will provide an update on their progress and seek input on the next steps.  The Top-Level Domain Operations (TLD-OPS) Standing Committee is the oversight body of the TLD-OPS mailing list. The purpose of the standing committee is to govern the daily operation of the TLD-OPS email list and, when necessary, to develop and implement progress plans for future improvements and developments of the TLD-OPS email list, including its ecosystem. TLD-OPS is the incident response community for and by ccTLDs and brings together those who are responsible for the overall security and stability of their ccTLD. The goal of the TLD-OPS community is to enable ccTLD operators worldwide to collaboratively strengthen their incident response capabilities


ccTLD Registration Trends Session
Tuesday, 13 June 2023 | 14:45-16:15 UTC (10:45–12:15 local)

Join meeting and consult session recordings | Room: Liberty L/M (ccNSO), level 4


During ICANN77, the ccNSO Meetings Program Committee (MPC) organizes a session on ccTLD registration trends. Following a general introduction of global registration trends for ccTLDs for the 2019–2023 timeframe, ccTLDs from different regions will explore highlights registration trends for their respective ccTLDs and will share what they believe are the main drivers of these trends. The ccTLDs will also reflect on what the future looks like, in terms of domain name registration trends.

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Session Chair: Fernando Espana (.us)

  • Matthew Zook (ZookNIC)
  • Serge Sanou (.bf)
  • Ai-chin Lu (.tw)
  • Kristian ørmen (.se)
  • Francisco Patiño (.ec)


Strategic and Operational Planning Committee (SOPC) and ccNSO Council Triage Committee
Tuesday, 13 June 2023 | 17:45 - 19:00 UTC (13:45 - 15:00 local)

Join meeting and consult session recordings | Room: Liberty L/M (ccNSO), level 4


This session consists of two parts:

  • 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. During ICANN77, the SOPC will inform the ccTLD community about progress made to date, and will consult on the next steps. The committee charter, work plan, and other relevant documents are available on its website and workspace. 
  • The ccNSO Council Triage Committee is dedicated to quickly review incoming requests for input and make a suggestion to the ccNSO Council about how to react to the requests. To better balance the workload against the available resources, the mandate of the ccNSO Council Triage Committee also includes prioritization of the ccNSO Council work plan. During ICANN77, the SOPC will inform the ccTLD community about progress made to date and will consult on next steps. The committee charter, work plan, and other relevant documents are available on its website and workspace.

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  • Andreas Musielak (.de) - Chair SOPC
    Irina Danelia (.ru) - Vice Chair SOPC
  • Jordan Carter (.au) - Chair Triage Committee

Documents as referred to by Jordan:


20 years of ccNSO: Anniversary Session
Tuesday, 13 June 2023 | 19:30 - 21:00 UTC (15:30 - 17:00 local)

Join meeting and consult session recordings | Room: Liberty L/M (ccNSO), level 4


In 2023, the ccNSO celebrates its twentieth anniversary. During this session, the ccTLD community will reflect on the evolution and major milestones in the history of the ccNSO. Read the pre-ICANN76 announcement by Council Chair Alejandra Reynoso here and the invite to submit anniversary videos here.


PTI/IANA Governance Session
Wednesday, 14 June 2023 | 14:45-16:15 UTC (10:45–12:15 local)

Join meeting and consult session recordings | Room: Liberty L/M (ccNSO), level 4


The PTI Strategic Plan for 2021 to 2024 contains a strategic goal to reduce the complexities and duplication between what is in scope for IANA and ICANN planning processes and deliverables. The PTI Board initiated Bylaws amendment process in furtherance of that strategic goal with Public Comment in May 2023. During this session, ICANN, along with the IANA team and the PTI Board will present the details of the proposed Bylaw amendments, host Q&A and discussions with the community.


ccNSO DNS Abuse Standing Committee (DASC) update session
Wednesday, 14 June 2023 | 17:45 - 19:00 UTC (13:45 - 15:00 local)

Join meeting and consult session recordings | Room: Liberty L/M (ccNSO), level 4


In 2022, DASC launched a survey to understand the ccTLD landscape with respect to handling the various aspects of DNS Abuse. After analysis of the results, the DASC is now ready to share part two of the survey findings with the ccTLD community. The DASC also shares further information about its repository and email list. The repository aims to be an online information source about DNS Abuse, for the benefit of ccTLDs.

The DNS Abuse Standing Committee (DASC) is the core of the ccTLD community-driven process around DNS abuse. The DASC was created as a dedicated forum for ccTLD managers to discuss the important topic of DNS abuse and share information, insights, and practices. In keeping with the nature of the ccNSO, the purpose of the DASC is not to formulate any policy or standards. Instead, its overarching goal is to increase understanding and awareness of the issues pertaining to DNS abuse, promote open and constructive dialogue, and ultimately assist ccTLD managers in their efforts to mitigate the impact of DNS abuse.

Relevant documents are available on its website and workspace.

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  1. Welcome 
  2. Update by the DASC Repository Sub Group
    1. Introduction e-mail list
    2. Presenting the repository
  3. DASC Survey 
    1. Highlights part 1, ICANN76
    2. Results part 2
    3. Comparing results with external data & pricing
  4. What comes next?
  5. Wrap-up

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  • Nick Wenban-Smith (.uk) - DASC Chair
  • David McAuley (.cc) - DASC Repository SubGroup Chair
  • Bruce Tonkin (.au) - DASC Survey SubGroup Chair
  • Tatiana Tropina (NomCom appointed ccNSO Councillor) - DASC Survey SubGroup member
  • Angela Matlapeng (.bw) - DASC Survey SubGroup member


ccTLD News session
Wednesday, 14 June 2023 | 19:30 - 21:00 UTC (15:30 - 17:00 local)

Join meeting and consult session recordings | Room: Liberty L/M (ccNSO), level 4



Previous editions of the ccTLD News Sessions included a collection of case studies, statistics, developments, trends, and more. The ccTLD News Sessions have been part of the ccNSO Members Meetings for several years. They have provided a global platform for both experienced and new people to meet, share experiences, and discuss ccTLD-related aspects. 

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Session Chair: Nicklas Pousette (.se)

  • Digitising the "un-domained” | Molehe Wesi (.za)
  • Doing more with less: how can AI help a ccTLD | Eduardo Duarte (.pt)
  • Process for launching registrations at the second level of .au | Bruce Tonkin (.au)
  • local ccTLD host presentation | Crystal Peterson (.us)
  • Data Access for 3rd parties: A framework for the Norwegian Registry | Ann-Cathrin Marcussen (.no)
  • Universal Acceptance-readiness and business opportunities | Abdalmonem Galila (.مصر)


Policy Update session
Thursday, 15 June 2023 | 13:00 - 14:15 UTC (09:00-10:15 local)

Join meeting and consult session recordings | Room: Liberty L/M (ccNSO), level 4


The ccPDP4 Working Group defines the criteria, process, and procedures for (de)selecting IDN ccTLDs 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 Working Group intends to complete its Initial Report by ICANN77. This will include  the general policy proposals for the IDN ccTLD string selection process. In addition it will include proposals regarding the variant management, confusing similarity, de-selection and review mechanisms. The ccPDP4 WG will present its latest draft proposals during the ccNSO Policy Update Session, and inform the ccTLD community what to expect leading up to ICANN87 in October '23. The ccPDP4-IDN working group charter, work plan, and other relevant documents are available on its website and workspace.


Legislative session
cyber security legislation affecting ccTLDs
Thursday, 15 June 2023 | 14:45 - 16:15 UTC (10:45-12:15 local)

Join meeting and consult session recordings | Room: Liberty L/M (ccNSO), level 4



During ICANN77, the ccNSO Internet Governance Liaison Committee (IGLC) organized a session on legislative initiatives relating to cybersecurity and how they affect ccTLDs. The ccNSO established the IGLC to coordinate, facilitate, and increase the participation of ccTLD managers in discussions and processes pertaining to Internet governance. ccTLDs from different ICANN geographical regions will explore how various national or regional legislative initiatives relating to cybersecurity impact them. During the session, presenters will also explore the challenges these initiatives pose for the Internet and the ICANN multistakeholder model and potential points of interaction between the various legal frameworks.

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Session Chair: Annaliese Williams (.au)

  • Sabrina Wilkinson (.ca)
  • Norman Warputt (.vu)
  • Lourino Chemane (.mz)
  • Rosalia Morales (.cr)
  • Barbara Povse (.si)







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ccNSO COUNCIL 


The sessions marked with * will have simultaneous interpretation in English, Spanish, Arabic and French.
Watch the "How-to" guide on how to use interpretation in Zoom.

Session times are in UTC-4. Please refer to the ICANN77 schedule for the most current information.


ccNSO Council Meeting *
Thursday, 15 June 2023 | 17:45 - 19:00 UTC (13:45 - 15:00 local)

Join meeting and consult session recordings | Room: Liberty L/M (ccNSO)


The ccNSO Council will have its 196th meeting at ICANN77.  All Council meetings are open to observers. Topics for discussion will include:

  • Adoption Board Report regarding the recommended policy on review mechanism pertaining to decisions on delegation, transfer and retirement of ccTLDs. (ccPDP3 Review Mechanism). Per requirement of Annex B, this report contains reference to the ccNSO membership Voting Report, the ccNSO Recommendation, the Members report and the Final Report of the ccPDP3 RM Working Group.
  • Approval of the proposed timeline for the ICANN Board Seat 12 Nomination Process
  • Approval timeline ccNSO Council Elections.
  • Approval of the Customer Standing Committee (CSC) selection timeline
  • Feedback regarding the ccNSO Council 360 degree Review Process
  • Adoption ccNSO Council Roles and Responsibilities
  • Adoption ccNSO Activity Portfolio 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2025
  • Draft submission NomCom rebalancing
  • Discussion on potential ccNSO submission regarding the PTI Bylaw Change
  • Progress drafting Terms of Reference ccNSO Universal Acceptance Committee

Additional topics for the ccNSO Council meeting will be made available on its workspace.







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NEWCOMER WEBINAR



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?  We have recorded a 1-hour ccTLD Webinar for newcomers, hosted by Biyi Oladipo (.ng), ccNSO Council Vice Chair. Biyi will help you to gain an understanding of the work of the ccNSO, what to expect from the ccNSO at the ICANN77 Policy Forum, as well as how ccTLD community representatives can participate in the important work that affects you and your region.


 consult session recordings (available soon)


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