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<p><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#258D23">NEW:
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<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The ICANN community has taken the lead in organizing the six-day program.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">New gTLD Program: Next Round Community Briefing Sessions at ICANN84</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The New gTLD Program team will provide overviews of the various Applicant Guidebook sections at ICANN84. Although the titles indicate “SubPro IRT Work Session”, the sessions have been
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<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">On Sunday, 26 October 2025 the time zone in Dublin, Ireland will change from Irish Standard Time (UTC+1) to Greenwich Mean Time, back one hour (UTC+0).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#258D23">NEW:
</span></b><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Updates on ICANN’s New gTLD Applicant Support Program</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">With clearer audience segmentation, enhanced applicant support, and more transparent reporting, the ASP continues to evolve in ways that reflect both community guidance and applicant
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</span></b><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">ICANN Organization Update: New Appointments</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">There have been appointments to ICANN's senior leadership team and organizational updates.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></b><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">ICANN Seeks Input on String Similarity Evaluation Data</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Feedback is requested on the proposed similar code points, as well as their proposed degree of similarity.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></b><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">ICANN Seeks Feedback on Proposed Dates for Public Meetings from 2029–2033</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">ICANN attempts to post dates for its triannual Public Meetings at least five years in advance. In selecting dates for meetings from 2029 to 2033, ICANN org strives to avoid scheduling
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<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">ICANN org is developing supplemental, complementary materials to aid prospective generic top-level domain (gTLD) applicants in understanding the Next Round application requirements,
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<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">ICANN is working with the community to identify potential Applicant Support Program (ASP) applicants – especially in regions that are currently under-represented in ICANN. If you are
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<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">To stay up to date on the New gTLD Program: Next Round and ASP, join the mailing list: nextroundinfo@icann.org. ASP leads, targets, and ideas can be sent to
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<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">ICANN is seeking volunteer mentors who would like to offer their expertise to supported applicants as part of the ASP in the
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<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Questions about the ASP or becoming a supported applicant Mentor can be sent to
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<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">In coordination with the GNSO Council, the SPIRT will collaborate with ICANN org to address all non-minor changes during the program using the Predictability Framework.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Deadline: Friday, 07 November 2025</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#C03E30">CLOSES TOMORROW:
</span></b><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">ICANN Request for Proposal: NomCom Recruiting Services</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">By issuing this RFP, ICANN is soliciting proposals from qualified suppliers for the provision of the services to achieve this.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Deadline: 17 October 2025</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">NextGen@ICANN Mentor Program Nominations</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The NextGen@ICANN Program is seeking nominations for three (3) positions in the 2026 Mentor Program. These mentors will guide the NextGen participants through the mentorship process
 during the ICANN85-87 meetings. ICANN will provide travel funding for the appointed mentors to attend these meetings.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Each Supporting Organization (SO) and Advisory Committee (AC) is invited to nominate one individual for a total of three spots. Nominations can include program alumni, and we encourage
 the selection of active community members who are passionate about mentoring students. SOs and ACs can also choose to renominate previous mentors. Please note that individual self-nominations will not be accepted. All nominations must be submitted by<b> Friday,
 7 November 2025</b> to Fernanda Iunes at <b>fernanda.iunes@icann.org.</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">If we receive nominations from more than three SOs/ACs, they will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, but ICANN org will prioritize groups that have not had mentors in
 the past.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Call for Nominations: 2026 ICANN Leadership Program</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">From <b>
30 September – 21 November 2024</b>, ICANN will issue a call for nominations for the 2026 Leadership Program, scheduled for
<b>5 – 6 March</b> in Mumbai, India, just before the ICANN85 Public Meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Current and incoming community leaders interested in participating in the program need to be endorsed by their Supporting Organization, Advisory Committee, or stakeholder group chairs.
<b>The ICANN organization will reach out to the respective chairs for nominations and a registration link will be sent directly to individuals who are nominated.</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The Leadership Program does not provide financial support for travel to Mumbai, but does cover accommodations and offer a stipend for the days a participant is involved in the program.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Questions may be sent to Fernanda Iunes at
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