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<p><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">ICANN86</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">New gTLD Program: 2026 Round Opens Today</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">ICANN Opens Second Application Period for the 2026 Round RSP Evaluation 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">The second application period for the RSP Evaluation Program runs from 30 April to 12 August 2026.<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">ICANN 2026 Round Application System User Guide, Support Model Available</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 has made several resources available to help prospective applicants familiarize themselves with ICANN's TLD Application Management System (TAMS). This online system will be used
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<p><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">ICANN to Host Question-and-Answer Sessions for New gTLD Applicants</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">Date: 26 May, 16:00 UTC<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Introduction: 19 May, 14:00 UTC | 26 May, 06:00 UTC<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 Expressions of Interest: ICANN 2027 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect</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 Chair position blends time management and negotiation skills with the practical aspects of conducting a worldwide search for individuals to fill various ICANN leadership positions.<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: 29 May 2026</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">ICANN Extends Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 2026 Round Independent Objectors</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 Independent Objectors will file Community and Limited Public Interest objections and appeals, and participate in mediation, where appropriate.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Deadline: 01 June 2026<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">ICANN Issues Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Auction</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 selected provider will implement the ascending-clock, second-price auction method and must have the capability to accommodate a high volume of auctions, including both direct and
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<p><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Deadline: 2 June 2026</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">ICANN Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Financial and Operational Evaluation</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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