[NCSG-EC] [NCSG-PC] Fwd: [SOAC-Leaders-ICANNMeeting-Planning] ICANN86 Community Session Topic Vote Open 24 - 27 March 2026 23:59 UTC
Yao Amevi A. Sossou
soyames at gmail.com
Wed Mar 25 08:01:59 EET 2026
Dear Rafif,
I am in favour of you voting for both topics.
Kind regards,
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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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