[NCSG-EC] [NCSG-PC] Fwd: [SOAC-Leaders-ICANNMeeting-Planning] ICANN86 Community Session Topic Vote Open 24 - 27 March 2026 23:59 UTC
Bruna Martins dos Santos
bruna.mrtns at gmail.com
Wed Mar 25 10:08:10 EET 2026
Hi, Rafik,
I personally wouldn’t vote for any, but if you want to vote for one then is
suggest going with the ASP session.
Best,
Bruna Santos
Yao Amevi A. Sossou via NCSG-PC <ncsg-pc at lists.ncsg.is> schrieb am Mi. 25.
März 2026 um 07:02:
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> I am in favour of you voting for both topics.
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> On Wed, Mar 25, 2026 at 6:39 AM Rafik Dammak via NCSG-PC <
> ncsg-pc at lists.ncsg.is> wrote:
>
>> hi all,
>>
>> For ICANN86 community sessions, there are 2 topics proposed and I will
>> have to vote on behalf of NCSG if we support any, both or none of the
>> topics. the deadline for vote is the 27th March
>>
>> for into the proposals are:
>>
>> *Plenary Session Topic Proposal 1:*
>>
>> - *Proposed by*: GAC
>> - *Title*: Cross-Community Dialogue on the Feasibility of a Platform
>> for ASP-Supported New gTLDs
>> - *Description*: This plenary session would convene the community to
>> assess the feasibility and implications of leveraging a platform through
>> which new gTLDs supported by the Applicant Support Program (ASP) could
>> transition toward operating their own back-end registry services. Building
>> on GAC advice from ICANN79 and ICANN80 and subsequent exchanges with the
>> ICANN Board, the session would provide a structured opportunity for
>> cross-community dialogue involving the GAC, GNSO, ALAC, ICANN org, and
>> other relevant stakeholders. The discussion would aim to clarify the scope
>> and objectives of the proposed platform concept; examine operational,
>> financial, and governance considerations; explore interactions with
>> existing Registry Service Providers (RSPs) and the RSP framework; and
>> consider ICANN’s potential role, consistent with its mission and remit. The
>> session would be exploratory in nature, focused on developing a shared
>> understanding of feasibility, policy implications, and potential next steps.
>> - *Potential Speakers*: GAC representative, GNSO Council
>> representative, ALAC representative, ICANN org representative (RSP
>> framework), ICANN org representative (ASP implementation), Neutral
>> facilitator
>> - *Format*: Facilitated plenary dialogue with short framing
>> interventions (5–7 minutes each), followed by moderated cross-community
>> discussion and community engagement.
>> - *Additional Comments/Suggestions*: Advance circulation of concise
>> background materials (relevant GAC advice, Board correspondence, and
>> overview of the RSP framework and ASP scope) would support a focused
>> discussion. Scheduling earlier in the meeting is recommended to allow
>> follow-up discussions if needed.
>>
>>
>> -
>>
>> *Plenary Session Topic Proposal 2:*
>>
>> - *Proposed by: *BC/SSAC
>> - *Title:* The Current and Coming Impact of Artificial Intelligence
>> on DNS Abuse
>> - *Description:* This plenary is intended to educate the ICANN
>> community on the rapidly emerging role of artificial intelligence (AI) in
>> accelerating and transforming DNS abuse. While still in early stages, AI is
>> poised to significantly increase the speed, scale, and sophistication of
>> abuse campaigns, fundamentally changing the threat landscape facing the DNS
>> ecosystem. AI is not only increasing the velocity and volume of attacks but
>> also lowering the barrier to entry. AI-assisted tools now enable
>> individuals with limited technical expertise to design and launch complex
>> abuse campaigns that previously required specialized knowledge. As a
>> result, the risk is no longer limited to well-resourced threat actors;
>> smaller and less sophisticated actors can now generate highly effective
>> phishing, domain generation, impersonation, and infrastructure abuse at
>> scale. This shift represents a structural change in DNS abuse dynamics. AI
>> is improving the quality and effectiveness of attacks, enabling rapid
>> content generation, automated infrastructure creation, and adaptive
>> targeting that can outpace traditional detection and mitigation approaches.
>> The plenary will bring together technical experts, security practitioners,
>> and policy stakeholders to examine:
>> -
>> - how AI is currently being used in DNS abuse campaigns
>> - how the threat is expected to evolve over the next 3–5 years
>> - what this means for registries, registrars, and the broader
>> DNS ecosystem
>> - where ICANN can play a constructive role in coordination,
>> awareness, and mitigation
>> - We will focus on three key areas: the democratization of attack
>> tools, the move toward machine-speed abuse, and the potential for ICANN-led
>> coordination in developing AI-resilient defenses. The session will be both
>> informative as well as interactive, including audience participation and
>> audience polling.
>> - *Potential Speakers:* John Crain, ICANN CTO; Peter Lowe, M3AAWG;
>> Dr. Neal Jetton, Interpol; Gabriel Andrews, FBI; Laurin Weissinger, Tufts
>> University, SSAC member; (others, tbd)
>> - *Format:* The format will be a panel discussion for 60 minutes,
>> followed by 30 minutes of open Q&A.
>> - *Additional Comments/Suggestions:* A preference for the beginning
>> of the meeting, but can accommodate the end of the meeting if no other
>> option exists.
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Rafik
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
>>
>> Dear Community Leaders,
>>
>>
>>
>> Please find the ICANN86 Community Session Topic vote for topic
>> submissions. This vote will be open from today, 24th March – 27th March
>> 2026 at 23:59 UTC.
>>
>> `
>>
>> As per usual, votes will be considered at an SO/AC level, multiple votes
>> per SO/AC will be aggregated. As a reminder, the group discussed on the
>> ICANN86 Kick Off call that having a Review of Reviews session on day 1 in
>> Seville would be helpful.
>>
>>
>>
>> Survey link:
>>
>>
>>
>> Please find the timeline and process explanation below:
>>
>>
>>
>> *ICANN86 COMMUNITY SESSION TOPICS TIMELINE v2*
>>
>> Form circulated for Community Session topic submission: 02 March 2026
>>
>> Staff will notify the mailing list upon each submission of topic.
>>
>> Deadline: 23 March 2026 23:59 UTC
>>
>> ICANN86 Kick off call: ICANN85 Debrief & ICANN86 discussion on block
>> schedule
>>
>> Week of the 23 March.
>>
>> Vote for Community Session topic: 24 March 2026 - 27 March 2026
>>
>> ICANN86 Production call #2: 30 March 2026 Vote results & decision
>>
>>
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
>>
>>
>> Kind regards,
>>
>>
>>
>> Nathalie
>>
>>
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