[NCSG-EC] [NCSG-PC] Fwd: [SOAC-Leaders-ICANNMeeting-Planning] ICANN86 Community Session Topic Vote Open 24 - 27 March 2026 23:59 UTC
Johan Helsingius
julf at Julf.com
Wed Mar 25 11:01:43 EET 2026
I agree with Bruna. I'd go for "none or the above".
Julf
On 25/03/2026 9:08 am, Bruna Martins dos Santos via NCSG-EC wrote:
> 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 <mailto:ncsg-
> pc at lists.ncsg.is>> schrieb am Mi. 25. März 2026 um 07:02:
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> Dear Rafif,
> 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 <mailto: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:
> o
> + 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
> o 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, 24^th March –
> 27^th 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____
>
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> Thank you,____
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>
> Kind regards,____
>
> __ __
>
> Nathalie____
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