Announcing NCUC Quarterly Webinars =?UTF-8?Q?=E2=80=93_?=Call for Regional Speakers

[Aaron Promise Mbah]

Dear Wisdom,

Thank you for sharing the information about the upcoming NCUC Quarterly
Webinar Series. it’s a great initiative.

Just to mention, in case the committee is looking for someone to help
moderate the session, I’m happy to support or lead if needed.

Thanks again, and looking forward to the event.

Kind regards,


Aaron Promise Mbah
Technology Policy & Innovation Strategist
+7996647-16-32
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbahaaronpromise



On Tue, 8 Jul 2025, 21:52 Wisdom Donkor, <wisdom.dk at gmail.com> wrote:

> Dear Members,
>
>  We are pleased to announce the launch of the NCUC Quarterly Webinar
> Series, an initiative by the NCUC Executive Committee (EC) aimed at
> expanding outreach, deepening engagement, and amplifying non-commercial
> voices in ICANN and global Internet governance.
>
> The webinars will provide a regular platform for discussion, knowledge
> exchange, and collaboration, focusing on current ICANN policy developments,
> DNS policies across the regions, and Internet governance topics that matter
> most to civil society and non-commercial stakeholders. Each session will
> also serve to promote the mission and work of NCUC while fostering global
> participation across all ICANN regions.
>
> The *first edition of the NCUC Quarterly Webinar is tentatively scheduled
> for the first (1st) week of August, 2025*.  The date and time will be
> communicated before the end of this week.
>
> *Call for Regional Speakers*
>
> We are inviting nominations (including self-nominations) for five regional
> speakers, one from each ICANN region, to give first-hand reports and
> understanding of Internet and digital policies in their regions:
>
> ●       Africa
>
> ●       Asia-Pacific
>
> ●       Europe
>
> ●       Latin America & the Caribbean
>
> ●       North America
>
> Speakers may be NCUC members or external experts with a deep understanding
> of Internet Infrastructure, ICANN policies, human rights, DNS Abuse,
> intellectual property, internet technologies, and internet governance. We
> welcome diverse voices and encourage participation from underrepresented
> regions and communities.
>
> Each speaker will be invited to discuss specific digital policies and
> other internet-related issues within their region, based on a central
> policy question that will be developed and communicated in advance by the
> Executive Committee.
>
> To submit a nomination, please send the following to Andrea Glandon at
> email: andrea.glandon at icann.org by 13th July 2025
>
> ●       Full Name
>
> ●       Region
>
> ●       Short Bio (max 100 words)
>
> ●       Relevant Expertise or Experience
>
> ●       Suggested Topic(s) or Area of Focus
>
>
> After nominations are received, the NCUC Executive Committee will promptly
> review and select five speakers, one from each region, who will then
> receive formal invitations to participate in the upcoming webinar.
>
> The EC will also appoint a moderator for the session from within the NCUC
> leadership or wider community.
>
> The discussion topic and session concept note will be shared by the end of
> next week. Also, we encourage members to suggest topics on this list to
> help shape the broader focus of the discussions.
>
>
> *About the Webinar Series*
>
> Frequency: Quarterly (every 3 months before an ICANN meeting)
>
> Duration: 70 minutes
>
> Format: Virtual, open registration
>
> Features: Thematic presentations, interactive Q&A, real-time polling, and
> member engagement segments
>
> Target Audience: NCUC members, civil society actors, academics, NGOs,
> researchers, technical communities and broader Internet governance
> stakeholders
>
> *Each webinar will:*
>
> ●       Highlight regional perspectives on DNS and internet policy
>
> ●       Feature expert insights from civil society and technical
> communities
>
> ●       Provide updates on ICANN and NCUC policy work
>
> ●       Include a dedicated segment on NCUC membership benefits and
> opportunities
>
>
> *Member Engagement and Outreach *
> As we prepare to launch this exciting initiative, I encourage all EC
> members to take a keen interest in reaching out widely to their regional
> communities and members to help identify strong speaker candidates and
> ensure broad participation. Your support is critical in making this series
> diverse, inclusive, and impactful.
>
> We look forward to your nominations and participation as we work together
> to build a stronger, more connected NCUC community.
>
>
>
> Warm regards,
>
> *Wisdom Donkor (CASP+,  CISM, CEH Certified)*
> *NCUC, Chair,*
> Tel: +233 20 812 8851
> Skype: wisdom_dk | Facebook: kwasi wisdom |  Twitter: @wisdom_dk
>
> _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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> ____________________________________________________________________________________________
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> Event Planning & Management,
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