- ICANN82 Community Forum successfully concludes in Seattle.
- Over 1,369 participants attended, with 155 first-time attendees.
What happened: ICANN82: A Successful Community Forum
The ICANN82 Community Forum, held in Seattle, was a significant event that brought together a diverse group of stakeholders from around the world. Over six days and 175 public sessions, members of the ICANN community, Board, and organization gathered to advance discussions and policymaking on essential issues for ICANN.
The meeting was attended by 1,369 people on the ground in Seattle, including 155 first-time attendees, while 548 people registered to join online. Participants represented 129 countries and territories. High-interest topics included the approaching 20-year review of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20) and the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round.
The ICANN community reiterated its commitment to the WSIS+20 process and the importance of the multistakeholder model in Internet governance. More detailed statistics will be available in the ICANN82 By the Numbers Report to be published in the coming weeks. If you missed anything during the meeting, please visit the meeting website for session recordings and transcripts.
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Why it’s important
ICANN82 was a critical event in the ongoing efforts to maintain a stable, secure, and unified global Internet. The meeting provided a platform for stakeholders to discuss and develop policies that will shape the future of the Internet’s naming systems. The high level of participation, including a significant number of first-time attendees, highlights the growing interest and engagement in ICANN’s work.
The discussions on WSIS+20 and the New gTLD Program: Next Round are particularly important as they address key issues related to the future development of the Internet. The commitment to the multistakeholder model ensures that a wide range of perspectives are considered in policymaking, which is essential for the effective governance of the global Internet.
The data collected from the meeting will also provide valuable insights for future improvements in ICANN’s processes and engagement with the community.
