[Info] Community Briefing Sessions on New gTLD Program Applicant Guidebook sections

[Kathy Kleiman]

Hi All,

Each of us are the focal points for our communities in ICANN.  If you 
know of groups or organizations in your region that may be interested in 
applying for New gTLDs -- Tribes and Peoples, NGOs and other non-profit 
organizations --- /I recommend attending these Applicant Guidebook (AGB) 
sessions in person or remotely./

The AGB is now 400 pages of pretty dense procedures.  These overview 
sessions will take each section of the ABG and provide its overview and 
framework./It's a good time to ask questions, and a great time to write 
down the names of the ICANN presenters so when questions arise in your 
countries and regions (and reach you), you know who can help with rapid 
answers./

We've been working on the AGB and procedures for new rounds of gTLDs for 
almost a dozen years.  Applications are currently set for April 2026.  
Quick additional note:  Deadlines for the Applicant Support Program have 
been extended.

Join us in diving in!

Best, Kathy

On 10/17/2025 8:09 AM, Rafik Dammak wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> You can find below the sessions related to new gTLD program applicant 
> guidebook scheduled for ICANN meeting in  Dublin. Remote participation 
> will be available.
>
> Best,
>
> Rafik
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
>
> Dear all,
>
> As you may be aware, the New gTLD Program team will deliver several 
> Community Briefing Sessions on key Applicant Guidebook topics during 
> ICANN84, as per the table below.
>
> *Date*
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> 	
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> *Time UTC*
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> *Topic(s)*
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> *Link*
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> 25-Oct-25
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> 08:00-09:00
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> 	
>
> Applicant Journey | Community Input, Objections, and Appeals
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> https://sched.co/29QHF <https://sched.co/29QHF>
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> 25-Oct-25
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> 	
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> 14:00-15:00
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> 	
>
> Application Evaluation
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> 	
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> https://sched.co/29QHI <https://sched.co/29QHI>
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> 25-Oct-25
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> 	
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> 15:30-16:30
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> 	
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> Contention Set Resolution
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> https://sched.co/29QHL <https://sched.co/29QHL>
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> 26-Oct-25
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> 	
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> 15:00-16:00
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> 	
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> Application//and//Applicant Evaluation
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> 	
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> https://sched.co/29QKY <https://sched.co/29QKY>
>
> 28-Oct-25
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> 	
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> 10:30-12:00
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> 	
>
> String Evaluation in the Next Round:
>
> DNS Stability, String Similarity, and IDN Variant Justification
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> 	
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> https://sched.co/29QOD <https://sched.co/29QOD>
>
> *The sessions are open to all*. Staff will provide a short topic 
> overview, after which the floor will be open for questions and answers.
>
> Please let us know of any questions.
>
> Best,
>
> Elisa
>
> ______________________________

-- 
Kathy Kleiman
Past President, Domain Name Rights Coalition
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