[NCSG-EC] Follow-up from ICANN85 / Preparation for ICANN85

[Rafik Dammak]

Hi all,

Any comment on those points ?

Best,

Rafik


On Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 15:13 Rafik Dammak <rafik.dammak at gmail.com> wrote:

> hi all,
>
> I am sending this as follow-up from ICANN85 and the last wrap-up session ,
> also based on feedback and comments for improvements, so I am suggesting
> those:
>
>
>    - To keep Tuesday meetings as-is for now as it is the traditional
>    constituency day. 1 session for NCSG to set the tone/plan, the 2nd PC
>    sessions (we keep the 1st session on saturday) , constituencies session
>    and 2 open slots for meeting with ICANN org teams, guests or topic oriented
>    like the civil society session we had. The 2 last open slots give
>    flexibility and can be repurposed based on needs for whatever topics we
>    want to discuss in depth internally or with the community.
>    - To keep having joint meetings with other groups: CPH and CSG will be
>    our regular session in each ICANN meeting. Meeting with SSAC/GAC/ALAC will
>    be on every other meeting, based on availability and most important on
>    topics. They are all asking for topics for discussion as a prerequisite
>    when sending requests for the join meetings.
>    - For thematic sessions we had e.g. HRIA, we will reduce to 2 or 1 to
>    avoid clashes with other meetings e.g DNS abuse meeting and repetition.
>    Slot on Tuesday can be used for the same purpose. In terms of process,
>    there was a request to open that to other NCSG members who want to propose
>    topics.
>    - Wrap-up session will be at a different time than the scheduled
>    wrap-up slot to avoid clash with GNSO council meeting.
>    - About engagement/outreach, in particular with fellows/nextgen
>    organizing presentations from them as other groups do , so possibly in
>    Tuesday slots.
>
>
> What we have to do:
> - We need to decide what will be the main theme/topics for the ICANN
> meeting in the coming days. That will help us to focus, prepare talking
> points and interactions. So please share your input
> - As I sent previously by email, we should prepare position papers prior
> to the ICANN meeting so we can communicate our positions earlier
> - we need to decide the topics and agenda for the meeting with SSAC/ALAC
> and in particular GAC. we need to decide on that asap before I send
> requests. Next ICANN meeting is a shorter one and unlikely to get a session
> with all. For SSAC, we already have a topic about educating them on HRIA. I
> started already reaching out but need proposed topics asap.
> - Guests and ICANN teams, we can start identifying those who we want to
> discuss with about particular issues.
> - for thematic sessions, we will have an open call for proposals for
> session topics for NCSG membership and make clear that means people will
> not just propose but do prep work for those sessions.
>
> @Andrea Glandon <andrea.glandon at icann.org>  please create google doc to
> consolidate doc for those points above.
>
> Last point is about scheduling an ICANN85 readout in coming weeks. if
> there is any preferred date and format.
>
> Let me know your thoughts.
>
> Best,
>
> Rafik
>
>
>
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