<div dir="auto"><div>Hi all,</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">NCSG has one slot for ICANN leadership program at ICANN88.</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">Best,</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">Rafik <br><br><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container" dir="auto"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br><br></div><br><br>



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<span style="font-family:Aptos,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:black">We are now preparing for the 10^th edition of the ICANN Leadership Program (LP), which is scheduled to take place 11-12 March 2027, two days prior to the
 official start of ICANN88 in Lisbon, Portugal.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Aptos,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:black">For this program, one seat is reserved for a representative from the NCSG. The program is designed for current
<i><u>and</u> </i>incoming leaders, helping to increase understanding of the complexity of ICANN and to develop facilitation skills, as well as building a network with other leaders. We are aware that understanding ICANN as an organization, the topics discussed
 within ICANN, and interaction within other stakeholder groups can be challenging for incoming leaders, but sometimes also for experienced leaders. ICANN and the community are making considerable efforts to help incoming leaders have a good start to their terms
 and to provide current leaders the opportunity to strengthen their leadership and facilitation skills. Opportunities for Leadership Program participants include the following:  </span></p>
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Meet leaders from the other SOs/ACs and get an insight of the functionality and issues in other groups</li><li style="font-family:Aptos,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:black;margin:0in">
Discuss current ICANN topics in an in-depth manner</li><li style="font-family:Aptos,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:black;margin:0in">
Deepen the understanding of key ICANN processes</li><li style="font-family:Aptos,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:black;margin:0in">
Develop facilitation and leadership skills, focused personal effectiveness to run meetings and foster processes </li></ul>
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<span style="font-family:Aptos,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:black">A preliminary agenda is attached to this email. Kindly note that this is subject to change.  </span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Aptos,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:black">Accommodation for participants will be covered between Wednesday and Thursday, 10-11 March 2027, and participants will receive a stipend. Please note that flights
 will <b>NOT</b> be covered under this program, as incoming and current leaders are normally covered by the regular ICANN travel support. Please ensure that the leaders you select are being covered by ICANN Travel Support for their flights to Lisbon for ICANN88.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Aptos,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:black">We would like to ask you to identify one incoming or current leader from your stakeholder group who is interested and available to participate in this program. We
 recommend that you also identify an alternate candidate. </span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Aptos,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:black"><b>Kindly forward us the names and email addresses of the endorsed individuals no later than</b></span><span style="font-family:Aptos,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b> Monday,</b></span><span style="font-family:Aptos,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:black"><b> </b></span><span style="font-family:Aptos,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(255,0,27)"><b>30
 November 2026</b></span><span style="font-family:Aptos,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:black"><b>, and ask them to register
</b></span><span style="font-family:Aptos,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,120,215)"><b><u><a href="https://forms.gle/UyT2WECqmjC6ZuMh8" style="color:rgb(0,120,215);margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">here</a></u></b></span><span style="font-family:Aptos,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(58,90,255)"><b> </b></span><span style="font-family:Aptos,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:black"><b>by
 Wednesday, 2 December 2026.</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Aptos,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:black">We hope this program will meet the needs of your community. All participants will be encouraged to partake in an open exchange of their views, as this will help facilitate
 cross-constituency collaboration during their terms. </span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Aptos,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:black">We are happy to answer any questions you may have and look forward to having your group’s participants confirmed.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Aptos,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:black">Kind regards,</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Aptos,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:black">Sandra Hoferichter, Chair of the ICANN Academy Working Group </span></p>
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<span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">Fernanda Iunes, Sr. Capacity Development Manager, ICANN</span></div>
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