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

[Rafik Dammak]

Thanks Yao, Farell,
Yes it is open to those in leadership position or will be after AGM.
It is up to PC to decide for the process. Since the deadline will be well
after the end of my term, I might not be involved.

Best,

Rafik

On Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 02:59 Yao Amevi A. Sossou <soyames at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
>>
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
>>
>>
>>
>> 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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