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ICANN awards $10 million in first grant programme cycle
What happened: ICANN gives $10 million to first grant recipients The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announced the recipients of its inaugural Grant Program. Approximately $10 million will be distributed to support projects that align with ICANN’s…
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IETF puts technical community role at center of WSIS+20 governance review
The IETF and IAB used an IETF 122 session to explain why open technical standards, voluntary deployment and multistakeholder participation matter in the WSIS+20 review of Internet governance.
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ICANN 83 Policy Forum Czech Prague: A global stage for internet governance and IP policy
ICANN 83 heads to Prague in 9-12 June 2025, focusing on internet policy, IP resources, and global collaboration.
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ICANN seeks NomCom leadership for 2026
What happened: ICANN seeks Chair and Chair-Elect for 2026 NomCom The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has officially announced a call for expressions of interest for the positions of Chair and Chair-Elect for the 2026 Nominating Committee (NomCom). This…
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ICANN receiver update anchors AFRINIC's court-supervised board reset
ICANN's March 2025 receiver update records the court appointment of Gowtamsingh Dabee over AFRINIC and makes board reconstruction a legitimacy test.
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ICANN reopens call for nominating committee members
What happened: ICANN seeks additional candidates for NomCom The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has announced the reopening of the Expressions of Interest period for members of the 2025 Nominating Committee (NomCom) Standing Committee. This decision…
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ICANN selects RSM as ASP review panel provider
ICANN has appointed RSM US LLP as the SARP provider for the Applicant Support Program, ensuring a fair evaluation for new gTLD applicants.
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ICANN report on IDN security threats
ICANN’s latest report on Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) reveals insights into security threats faced by non-ASCII domains.
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New ICANN CEO outlines vision for the internet’s future
What happened In his first blog post as ICANN’s CEO, Kurtis Lindqvist outlined his vision for the future of the internet. Lindqvist highlighted ICANN’s pivotal role in maintaining the domain name system (DNS) while addressing emerging challenges such as cyber threats and the…
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ICANN seeks community input on FY26–30 plans
ICANN seeks community input on FY26–30 plans. Review drafts and share feedback on initiatives and budgets.
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ICANN board previews key workshop topics
ICANN Board’s January 2025 workshop will cover the gTLD Program, Strategic Plan, Grant Program, and feature a public session with RSSAC.
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ICANN seeks input on community ethics code
ICANN seeks community input on a new Code of Conduct to improve transparency and ethical disclosures within its broader ethics framework.
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2024 Review: ICANN’s global tech collaborations
In 2024, ICANN’s Technical Engagement team held 207 events to boost internet stability, DNS best practices, and partnerships.
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ICANN Roadshow sparks dialogue on DNS Security in Jamaica
ICANN’s December 2024 Jamaica roadshow covered DNS security, the gTLD program, and digital transformation, engaging 150+ entities.
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ICANN’s 2024 vision: Driving innovation in internet policies
What happened: ICANN’s recent developments and changes As 2024 draws to a close, ICANN enters a new chapter under the leadership of Kurtis Lindqvist, the newly appointed president and CEO. This year has seen significant achievements, including the publication of the Registration…
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ICANN to Host 2025 Middle East DNS Forum in Bahrain
What happened: The 2025 Middle East DNS Forum to be held in Bahrain on 29-30 April as a hybrid event The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), in collaboration with the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Bahrain, has announced the 2025 Middle…
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ICANN seeks nominations for fellowship mentors
What happened: ICANN invites nominations for mentors and selection committee members in its Fellowship Program ICANN has launched the nomination process for Fellowship Program mentors and Selection Committee members, encouraging its Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory…
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Your voice matters: ICANN hosts webinars on digital future
What happened: ICANN hosts webinars for global input ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) is organizing a series of webinars to discuss its draft operating plan and budget for fiscal years 2026–2030. The webinars will help attendees better understand these…
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ICANN approves .COM agreement renewal with Verisign
What happened: ICANN renews .COM agreement with Verisign The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announced the renewal of its .COM Registry Agreement (RA) with Verisign on November 27. The new .COM RA reflects ICANN’s commitments to its mission to ensure…
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IAB appoints Pete Resnick to 2025 ICANN Nominating Committee
What happened: Pete Resnick appointed to 2025 ICANN NomCom The Internet Architecture Board (IAB) has appointed Pete Resnick as the IETF delegate to the 2025 ICANN Nominating Committee (NomCom). The NomCom plays a key role in selecting leadership positions within ICANN, including…
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