<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div>hi all,</div><div><br></div><div>sharing information about the next round session planned for ICANN87.</div><div>any comments on that?</div><div><br></div><div>Best,</div><div><br></div><div>Rafik</div><br><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br></div><br><div>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">There was a request for more information regarding the sessions ICANN Org’s Next Round team is planning for ICANN87. Please see below the communication from Marika Konings to this aim:<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Dear All,</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">We understood that there was a request for further info on the session we are planning to organize related to the 2026 Round. We are still in the early days of planning so nothing
is set in stone and would appreciate your feedback on whether these topics are considered helpful for both the ICANN community as well as applicants as these groups prepare for the next steps in the processing phase. To reiterate, these suggested topics assume
that Reveal Day will happen prior to ICANN87, which is something we will only be able to confirm after the close of the application window. Should Reveal Day take place after ICANN87 (due to volume), the plenary session could be adapted to prepare applicants
for what to expect on and after Reveal Day.</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">We’ve added some further detail on the topics we are thinking of covering during the daily sessions:</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Plenary-type session – Reveal Day and beyond:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> Review statistics and trends derived from Reveal Day information; highlight upcoming actions for
applicants and the broader community; and provide an opportunity for Q&A.</span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;vertical-align:baseline">
<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Daily focused sessions, schedule permitting (Sat-Thursday):</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> Offer topic-specific sessions relevant to applicants and the broader community to help
them prepare for what comes next. Some possible topics that could be covered during these sessions includes:</span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt">GAC Member Early Warnings, GAC Consensus Advice, application comments – what can applicants expect?</span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Replacement String Period, String Confirmation Day and Prioritization Draw – what to expect from these different events? </span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Objections and Appeals, including participation from DRSPs – how does this work, who can file, and what is expected from applicants and objectors?</span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Community input: application comments, singular/plural notifications, objections, change request comment period – how and when can the general public provide input on new gTLD applications or changes to applications?</span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt">String evaluations – what evaluations will start on string confirmation day and what can applicants expect? </span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Name Collision – initial assessment, temporary delegation and final assessment – what can applicants expect?</span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul>
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<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Dedicated 2026 Round booth:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> Provide a dedicated space where staff will be available to demonstrate the new platforms, the Application Publication
System (APS) and Application Comment Forum (ACF); answer questions; and collect feedback from applicants on their experience during the application submission window. This feedback is intended to help inform improvements for the current round and future rounds.</span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">We look forward to receiving your feedback.</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Best regards,</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Marika</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Thank you all!<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Nathalie <u></u><u></u></span></p>
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