ICANN

🇵🇪 Wrapping up the #ICANN Near You week in Lima with a workshop on DNS Abuse, organized alongside the National Digital Security Center of @pcmperu. We shared insights on RDAP, WHOIS, and ICANN's strategic response to DNS Abuse, followed by a hands-on investigation lab.

We are at the #CaribNOG31 in Kingston 🇯🇲 this week discussing the future of the Caribbean’s digital core. #ICANN is presenting on the ICANN ecosystem and sharing a first look at what’s coming for #ICANN86 this June. Catch the Day 1 recording here: bit.ly/4syePKk 🎥

Join our #EMEA webinar to hear from #ICANN’s Government Engagement team: Janis Karklins, Elena Plexida, Becky McGilley, Elizabeth Oluoch, & Alexey Trepykhalin. We’ll discuss our 2026 UN & ITU engagements to keep the Internet connected for all. 🔗 Register: go.icann.org/4eiMUdZ

🇵🇪 During the 2nd day of ICANN Near You in Lima, we hosted a technical workshop for ISPs on DNS, together with NAP Peru and Punto Pe. We dived into the Domain Name System, DNSSEC, and ICANN’s #KINDNS initiative, including a hands-on lab for participants.

📣 With just two weeks until the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round application window opens, prospective applicants are encouraged to explore newly available TLD Application Management System (TAMS) resources, including FAQs that focus on how to use the system. #ICANN is also hosting a new webinar series to address questions about TAMS and the 2026 Round, with the first sessions taking place on 21 April. 🔗 Read more in ICANN SVP, Global Domains & Strategy Theresa Swinehart’s blog >> go.icann.org/42fPCtn

A new edition of #ICANN Near You kicked off yesterday in Lima, Peru! 🇵🇪 For the next three days, we’ll be working alongside the local community to strengthen multistakeholder engagement. From government meetings to technical training and public outreach, it’s a packed week ahead!

📄 The Internet’s infrastructure relies on coordination. Our latest OCTO publication explores the essential relationship between #ICANN and the @IETF —two communities working together since day one to keep the global Internet interoperable. Read more >> go.icann.org/48n8QB9

#ICANN Launches the Internet Governance Network! 📣 A voluntary space for the global community to exchange insights and resources on key governance issues. Join the platform to share insights on current topics: #IGF and #ITUPP26. 👉 go.icann.org/3PZNvr4 #OneWorldOneInternet

📢 #ICANN will host a series of question-and-answer webinars to support participants ahead of the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round, opening 30 April 2026. The webinars will focus on the TLD Application Management System (TAMS) and other aspects of the application and evaluation process. Participants are encouraged to submit questions in advance, which will be prioritized during the sessions. 🔗 Learn more >> go.icann.org/4msSQ67

⏰ Reminder: Applications are still open for NextGen@ICANN87! University students aged 18-30 in the APAC region are invited to apply for the NextGen@ICANN87 Program and attend the #ICANN87 Annual General Meeting in Muscat, Oman from 17–22 October 2026. Travel grants, mentorship, and hands-on learning await. 🗓️ Apply by 1 May 2026 >> go.icann.org/4sPqSEl

The latest edition of the EMEA Newsletter is now available, featuring a comprehensive recap of #ICANN85 in Mumbai. This issue provides an overview of the key highlights, policy developments, and regional updates from the meeting. To read the newsletter: conta.cc/3PZ2dhW

Shaping the future of the Internet, together. 🌟 👉 Join us for a webinar where we dive into the UN System, the International Telecommunication Union, and the strategies required to ensure an Internet for all. 🔗 To register: go.icann.org/4eiMUdZ #OneWorldOneInternet

🗓️ Join #ICANN on 23 April 2026 for a webinar previewing the FY27–31 Operating and Financial Plans. The session will present the community’s input and review the updated plans ahead of consideration by the ICANN Board of Directors in May 2026. ⏰ 23 April 2026 | 15:00–16:00 UTC 🔗 Learn more and register >> go.icann.org/4sj6NF1

🗓️ On 23 April at 18:00 UTC, join Roy Arends, #ICANN Distinguished Technologist for insights into a 2024 DNS anomaly that drove unexpected traffic to the top of global rankings—and the lessons it holds for the DNS community. 💻 Register now! bit.ly/3N5VTUT

How can the DNS remain a resilient foundation for the Internet after 40+ years? 💻 Roy Arends, #ICANN Distinguished Technologist, explores how the #IETF’s DELEG Working Group is rethinking DNS delegation to enable a more secure, encrypted, and flexible future. Read more >> go.icann.org/4caSZXg

💡 Ensuring #DNS security and stability is vital as we approach the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round. Join us on 15 April at 16:00 UTC for a deep dive into the #NewgTLDProgram, covering key technical and policy challenges—from string collisions to variant label management—that shape DNS security. 💻 Register here: bit.ly/4bYUfOk

📢 Read #ICANN Board Chair Tripti Sinha’s blog on the Applicant Support Program (ASP) for the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round. The ICANN Board is requesting community input on additional funding for the ASP to expand support for more applicants. Responses are requested by 12 April to inform next steps. 🔗 Read more and share your input >> go.icann.org/4vm6k83

🌎 #ICANN Near You: meeting stakeholders across Latin America & the Caribbean! From government meetings to technical training and public outreach, we bring tailored activities directly to local communities. The next edition will take place in Lima, Peru 🇵🇪, on 14–16 April 2026. Stay tuned!

📊The #ICANN85 By the Numbers report is now available! This document offers key data and stats from the ICANN85 Community Forum held in Mumbai, India. Check it out here >> go.icann.org/4c9Sz3t #ICANN

📢 #ICANN has issued a Request for Proposal seeking a provider to design, administer, and operate auctions to resolve string contention in the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round. The auction process will be used when multiple applications are in contention for the same or confusingly similar gTLD strings that are not resolved through other mechanisms. The selected provider will oversee the process in accordance with the Applicant Guidebook, using an ascending-clock, second-price auction method. 🗓 Deadline: 2 June 2026. Learn more >> go.icann.org/4v7GVyJ