[NCSG-PC] Fwd: Invitation - RSVP - ICANN Leadership Program (LP) 2027

[Yao Amevi A. Sossou]

Hi Dear Rafif,
I am also interested. can I go on an apply?

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On Thu, Sep 17, 2026 at 3:54 PM Rafik Dammak via NCSG-PC <
ncsg-pc at lists.ncsg.is> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> NCSG has one slot for ICANN leadership program at ICANN88.
>
> Best,
>
> Rafik
>
>
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>
>
>
> Dear Rafik,
>
>
>
> We are now preparing for the 10th edition of the ICANN Leadership Program
> (LP), which is scheduled to take place 11-12 March 2027, two days prior to
> the official start of ICANN88 in Lisbon, Portugal.
>
>
>
> For this program, one seat is reserved for a representative from the NCSG.
> The program is designed for current *and *incoming leaders, helping to
> increase understanding of the complexity of ICANN and to develop
> facilitation skills, as well as building a network with other leaders. We
> are aware that understanding ICANN as an organization, the topics discussed
> within ICANN, and interaction within other stakeholder groups can be
> challenging for incoming leaders, but sometimes also for experienced
> leaders. ICANN and the community are making considerable efforts to help
> incoming leaders have a good start to their terms and to provide current
> leaders the opportunity to strengthen their leadership and facilitation
> skills. Opportunities for Leadership Program participants include the
> following:
>
>    - Meet leaders from the other SOs/ACs and get an insight of the
>    functionality and issues in other groups
>    - Discuss current ICANN topics in an in-depth manner
>    - Deepen the understanding of key ICANN processes
>    - Develop facilitation and leadership skills, focused personal
>    effectiveness to run meetings and foster processes
>
>
>
> A preliminary agenda is attached to this email. Kindly note that this is
> subject to change.
>
> Accommodation for participants will be covered between Wednesday and
> Thursday, 10-11 March 2027, and participants will receive a stipend. Please
> note that flights will *NOT* be covered under this program, as incoming
> and current leaders are normally covered by the regular ICANN travel
> support. Please ensure that the leaders you select are being covered by
> ICANN Travel Support for their flights to Lisbon for ICANN88.
>
>
>
> We would like to ask you to identify one incoming or current leader from
> your stakeholder group who is interested and available to participate in
> this program. We recommend that you also identify an alternate candidate.
>
> *Kindly forward us the names and email addresses of the endorsed
> individuals no later than** Monday,* *30 November 2026**, and ask them to
> register **here <https://forms.gle/UyT2WECqmjC6ZuMh8>* *by Wednesday, 2
> December 2026.*
>
>
>
> We hope this program will meet the needs of your community. All
> participants will be encouraged to partake in an open exchange of their
> views, as this will help facilitate cross-constituency collaboration during
> their terms.
>
>
>
> We are happy to answer any questions you may have and look forward to
> having your group’s participants confirmed.
>
>
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Sandra Hoferichter, Chair of the ICANN Academy Working Group
> Fernanda Iunes, Sr. Capacity Development Manager, ICANN
>
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