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[Tld_discuss] [TLD_discuss] APAC Space web conference - 8 September 2016 03:00 (UTC) / 11:00 (SGT)
by Joyce Chen 25 Aug '16

25 Aug '16

Dear friends and colleagues, The next APAC Space web conference will take place on Thurs, 8 September 2016 03:00 (UTC) / 11:00 (SGT), where we propose to continue discussion on “Update on Next Round of New gTLDs”, zooming into one of the Work Tracks. The proposed agenda is appended below. Appreciate any comments and ideas for the proposed discussion topic and agenda, particularly which Work Track you would like to discuss please. Proposed Agenda: 1. Introduction to APAC Space – Jia-Rong Low, VP and MD APAC Hub, ICANN (3mins) 2. Introduction to the issue by ICANN staff – Mary Wong, Senior Policy Director / Steve Chan, Senior Policy Manager, ICANN (15mins) 3. Community Discussion – moderated by Edmon Chung, CEO DotAsia (35mins) 4. AOB & Closing (7 mins) To recap, at the previous APAC Space web conference (https://community.icann.org/display/GSEAPAC/APAC+Space) which took place on 16 June 2016, the community was introduced to the New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process (PDP)<http://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active/new-gtld-subsequent-proced…> where sub-teams have been formed to work on 5 work tracks (click on the links to find out more): · Work Track 1: Overall Process/Support/Outreach<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=60490732> · Work Track 2: Legal/Regulatory<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=60490775> · Work Track 3: String Contention / Objections & Disputes<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=60490779> · Work Track 4: Internationalized Domain Names/Technical & Operations<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=60490781> · Proposed Work Track 5: Implementation Guidance Related Work<https://community.icann.org/display/NGSPP/Proposed+Work+Track+5%3A+Implemen…> Thank you and look forward to hearing back from you. We’re looking to share the details of the APAC Space web conference with the wider community by next Friday 12 August. Warm Regards, Joyce Chen GSE Strategy & Development Senior Manager Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Direct Line: +65 6816 1287 Mobile: +65 8338 8653 Email: joyce.chen(a)icann.org<mailto:joyce.chen@icann.org> Skype: joyce.chen.icann www.icann.org

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[Tld_discuss] Notes of Discussion - APAC Space Web Conference - New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process (PDP) | 16 June, 3:00UTC / 11:00 SGT
by Joyce Chen 24 Jun '16

24 Jun '16

Dear Friends and Colleagues, Thank you once again for an engaging discussion at the recent APAC Space Web Conference – Discussion on New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process (PDP) – that took place on 16 June 2016. The notes of discussion can be accessed at the Community Wiki page: https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=59648478; for your convenience they are also appended below. The presentation slides and other information, including the recording, can also be found on the Community Wiki at: https://community.icann.org/display/GSEAPAC/APAC+Space We will reach out to you again on the proposed topic to be discussed at the next APAC Space Web Conference (tentatively scheduled for August 2016). In the meantime, we would be grateful for any feedback and/or to suggest topics of discussion for the next APAC Space Web Conference. Feel free to write to us at apachub(a)icann.org. Thank you. Warm Regards, Joyce Chen GSE Strategy & Development Senior Manager Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Direct Line: +65 6816 1287 Mobile: +65 8338 8653 Email: joyce.chen(a)icann.org Skype: joyce.chen.icann www.icann.org Notes of APAC Space Web Conference on New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP The second APAC Space Web Conference took place on 16 June 2016. The below captures the key points of discussion: Background The New gTLD Program was launched in June 2011; applications were open in January 2012; and the first new gTLDs were delegated on 23 October 2013. On 25 May, 1,000 new gTLDs have been delegated into the root zone. The New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP process began in June 2015, with the GNSO Discussion Group’s report to the GNSO Council, which led to the publishing of a Final Issue Report (http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/new-gtlds/subsequent-procedures-final-issue…) In December 2015, the GNSO Council initiated the PDP, and in January 2016, the Council approved the Charter for the Working Group (WG), which started its weekly meetings on 22 February 2016. To join the WG as an individual member or mailing list observer, please fill in the sign up form or send the PDP document filled in to the GNSO Secretariat. The WG is expected to hold a face-to-face meeting at ICANN56 in Helsinki, which is open to all participants (on-site and remote). The WG will meet on 29 June 2016 in two sessions. The details of the meetings can be found at the following links: (Part 1) https://icann562016.sched.org/event/7JMo and (Part 2) https://icann562016.sched.org/event/7Tvz. There will also be a Cross-Community Session on 28 June 2016: https://icann562016.sched.org/event/7NCe The WG is expected to reach preliminary outcomes by late-2017, and to reach final recommendations by end-2017, although this timeline could shift depending on the WG’s progress. Current Status The WG Charter highlights 38 subjects that need to be addressed. Of these, the WG has identified 6 overarching questions and is seeking community comment. The Historical Record of Statements and Advice to the 2012 round of the New gTLD Program can be found here: https://community.icann.org/display/NGSPP/Historical+Record+of+Statements+a… . The remaining 32 subjects have been categorized according to similar topics and grouped under 5 Work Tracks (indicated as ‘Proposed Work Stream’ in the presentation slides). The WG will meet at ICANN56 in Helsinki to sequence the order of subjects within each Work Track. After ICANN56 Helsinki, the WG is expected to split into smaller sub-groups to tackle each of the 5 Work Tracks. The 5 proposed Work Tracks are as follows: 1) Process/ Support/ Outreach 2) Legal/ Regulatory 3) String Contention/ Objections & Disputes 4) Internationalized Domain Names 5) Technical & Operations The meeting noted that the timeline of the WG Work Plan depends on the progress of the WG, especially where there are inter-dependencies on concurrent efforts such as the completion of the work by the Competition, Consumer Trust & Consumer Choice Review Team (which is due likely early-2017). Discussion How many new gTLD applications are from the APAC region? About 15.7% of the new gTLD applications (approximately 300 applications out of 1,900 applications) come from the APAC region. Of note, more than half of the registrations of domain names under new gTLDs come from APAC region. Websites such as https://ntldstats.com provide statistics information. The APAC community was encouraged to reach out to ICANN Policy staff and/or APAC Hub staff for more information. Which Work Track will identify String Similarity Evaluations (e.g. for single and plural gTLD strings)? As the current gTLD round did not identify single and plural gTLD strings as related and instead depended on string contention and objection processes, Work Track 3 on String Contention / Objections & Disputes will cover String Similarity Evaluations. Will a .BRAND track be established? Establishing a .BRAND track could be something that the PDP WG could decide to recommend. This would probably be discussed in the context of different TLD types, as well as the base registry agreement. Are there ICANN Policy team staff based in APAC? The ICANN policy team is global, i.e., most policy staff members are not based in particular locations but work remotely because most of the policy development meetings are remotely held. Does ICANN have a plan regarding providing resources considering a large number of new gTLD registrations are from the APAC region? It was noted from the growth of the ICANN APAC Hub team, that ICANN has devoted resources to build a support team for registry and registrar services, compliance, legal, and others. Additionally, more effort has been made to accommodate WG meeting times to the APAC timezones. From: ICANN APAC Hub <apachub(a)icann.org> Date: Friday, 17 June 2016 at 6:05 PM To: ICANN APAC Hub <apachub(a)icann.org> Subject: Recording Link - APAC Space Web Conference - Discussion on New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process (PDP) | 16 June, 3:00UTC / 11:00 SGT Dear friends and colleagues, Many thanks to all who joined us for yesterday’s APAC Space Web Conference – Discussion on New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process (PDP). In case you missed it, the recording link can be accessed here: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/p107q2dsdts/ Presentation slides and other information are also available at our community wiki page: https://community.icann.org/display/GSEAPAC/APAC+Space. We’ll follow up and share the notes to the discussion shortly on the wiki page as well, so please keep a lookout. Thank you for taking the time to be part of this fruitful discussion – we hope it was useful. Thank you, Philadel on behalf of ICANN Asia Pacific Hub Email: apachub(a)icann.org Subscribe: If this email has been forwarded to you and you wish to receive news, updates and announcements from us directly, kindly reply to this email with the text "subscribe me" in the subject line. Unsubscribe: If you no longer wish to receive any mailers from us, please reply to this email with the text "unsubscribe" in the subject line. From: ICANN APAC Hub <apachub(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 10:04 AM To: ICANN APAC Hub <apachub(a)icann.org> Subject: One hour to APAC Space Web Conference - Discussion on New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process (PDP) | 16 June, 3:00UTC / 11:00 SGT | https://icann.adobeconnect.com/apacmtgrm Dear friends and colleagues, The APAC Space Web Conference - Discussion on New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process (PDP) will begin shortly. Here are the details again: Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/apacmtgrm Date: 16 June 2016 (Thursday) Time: 03:00 – 04:00 UTC | 11:00 – 12:00 SGT | Timezone Converter Agenda: 1 Introduction to APAC Space – Edmon Chung, CEO DotAsia (2 mins) 2 Introduction to the issue by ICANN staff – Mary Wong, Senior Policy Director, ICANN (15 mins) 3 Community Discussion – moderated by Edmon Chung, CEO DotAsia (30 mins) 4 Update on ICANN56 Helsinki, Finland (5 mins) 5 AOB & Closing (5 mins) Audio instructions and other details can be found in the original invitation appended below. Hope to see you there! Thank you, Philadel on behalf of ICANN Asia Pacific Hub Email: apachub(a)icann.org From: ICANN APAC Hub <apachub(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, June 13, 2016 at 6:33 PM To: ICANN APAC Hub <apachub(a)icann.org> Subject: [This week] APAC Space Web Conference - Discussion on New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process (PDP) | 16 June, 3:00UTC / 11:00 SGT | https://icann.adobeconnect.com/apacmtgrm Dear friends and colleagues, Just a gentle reminder that the APAC Space Web Conference - Discussion on New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process (PDP) will be taking place this Thursday, 16 June 2016 at 03:00 UTC | 11:00 SGT |Timezone Converter. More information about the topic, session agenda (updated) and joining instructions can be found in the email appended below. Please note that a recording link will be provided if you are not able to attend, or if the timing is not suitable. Thank you, Philadel on behalf of ICANN Asia Pacific Hub Email: apachub(a)icann.org From: ICANN APAC Hub <apachub(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at 5:38 PM To: ICANN APAC Hub <apachub(a)icann.org> Subject: APAC Space Web Conference - Discussion on New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process (PDP) | 16 June, 3:00UTC / 11:00 SGT | https://icann.adobeconnect.com/apacmtgrm Dear friends and colleagues, You are invited to join us for the APAC Space Web Conference - Discussion on New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process (PDP) taking place on Thursday, 16 June 2016 at 03:00 UTC | 11:00 SGT. As the ICANN56 Helsinki meeting (27-30 June 2016) format is focused on SO/AC/SG/C (Supporting Organizations/Advisory Committees/Stakeholder Groups/Constituencies), there will not be a face-to-face APAC Space meeting in Helsinki. To keep abreast of ICANN matters in the APAC region, we highly encourage you to join us at the upcoming APAC Space web conference. New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP On 17 December 2015, the GNSO (Generic Names Supporting Organization) initiated a PDP to consider and analyze issues discussed in the Final Issue Report on New gTLD Subsequent Procedures to determine whether changes or adjustments to the existing policy recommendations in the Final Report on the Introduction of New Generic Top-Level Domains are needed. As the Working Group for this PDP has begun discussions, it is beneficial for the APAC Community to understand the relevant discussion topics and thus be better poised for participation in the near future. To find out more prior to the web conference, please visit: http://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active/new-gtld-subsequent-proced… for more information. Date: 16 June 2016 (Thursday) Time: 03:00 – 04:00 UTC | 11:00 – 12:00 SGT | Timezone Converter Agenda: 1 Introduction to APAC Space – Edmon Chung, CEO DotAsia (2 mins) 2 Introduction to the issue by ICANN staff – Mary Wong, Senior Policy Director, ICANN (15 mins) 3 Community Discussion – moderated by Edmon Chung, CEO DotAsia (30 mins) 4 Update on ICANN56 Helsinki, Finland (5 mins) 5 AOB & Closing (5 mins) Questions: If you have any questions or items pertaining to the topic you'd like us to include, please send them in advance to apachub(a)icann.org. Please feel free to share this with friends/colleagues who may be interested as well. Joining Instructions Link to Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/apacmtgrm · After clicking the link to enter the Adobe Connect room, please choose 'Enter as a Guest', type in your first and last name, and click 'Enter Room’. · Upon logging into Adobe Connect, a pop up window will provide you the option to Dial Out to your Phone. Enter your Phone Number* (Remember to change the Country Code if needed). · After joining the call, as a courtesy to others and the presenters, please MUTE your phone. This can be done by selecting *6 on your keypad. To UNMUTE select *6 again. If you are Unable to log into Adobe Connect and can only join via phone: List of International Dial In Numbers: http://tinyurl.com/kbhryl9 Participant Passcode: 645 127 3995 Additional information Mobile users can download the Adobe Connect App here: http://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect/feature-details/adobe-connectmob… Adobe Connect Diagnostic Test Link: https://arcps.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm (To test if computer and network connections are properly configured) If you’re new to Adobe Connect, please view introductory video here: http://www.connectusers.com/tutorials/2010/11/c8_attending_a_meeting/index.… Thank you, Philadel on behalf of ICANN Asia Pacific Hub Email: apachub(a)icann.org

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[Tld_discuss] IDNs - Challenges for the Application Process
by Yannis Li 11 Jun '16

11 Jun '16

Hi All, Just sharing the the below email from Carlton on the challenges in applying for IDNs new gTLDs. May share you view with him if you have any information regarding the issue. Thanks. Best Regards, Yannis Li DotAsia Organisation Ltd. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Address: 12F, Daily House, 35-37 Haiphong Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong Tel: +852 2244 7920 ︳Fax: +852 2244 7902 ︳http://www.dot.asia <http://www.dot.asia/> Begin forwarded message: From: Carlton Samuels <carlton.samuels(a)gmail.com> Subject: IDNs - Challenges for the Application Process Date: 7 June 2016 at 11:55:10 PM HKT To: Edmon <edmon(a)isoc.hk>, Rinalia Abdul Rahim <rinalia.abdulrahim(a)gmail.com>, Yannis Li <yannis(a)registry.asia> Hi All: I'm in the CCT RT discussion at Washington DC and we're examining issues in the Application and Outreach process for the new gTLD process that might have negatively (and positively!) impacted. We are short of information specific to IDNs, if any. I'm reaching out to you all - on behalf of the team - for help and assistance in properly framing the matter. Do let me know. Best, -Carlton ============================== Carlton A Samuels Mobile: 876-818-1799 Strategy, Planning, Governance, Assessment & Turnaround =============================

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[Tld_discuss] APAC Space Web Conference - Discussion on New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process (PDP) | 16 June, 3:00UTC / 11:00 SGT | https://icann.adobeconnect.com/apacmtgrm
by ICANN APAC Hub 31 May '16

31 May '16

Dear friends and colleagues, You are invited to join us for the APAC Space Web Conference - Discussion on New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process (PDP) taking place on Thursday, 16 June 2016 at 03:00 UTC | 11:00 SGT. As the ICANN56 Helsinki meeting (27-30 June 2016) format is focused on SO/AC/SG/C (Supporting Organizations/Advisory Committees/Stakeholder Groups/Constituencies), there will not be a face-to-face APAC Space meeting in Helsinki. To keep abreast of ICANN matters in the APAC region, we highly encourage you to join us at the upcoming APAC Space web conference. *Please note that a list of recommendations on enhancing APAC participation in GNSO and ICANN from the previous web conference is appended below for your reference. New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP On 17 December 2015, the GNSO (Generic Names Supporting Organization) initiated a PDP to consider and analyze issues discussed in the Final Issue Report on New gTLD Subsequent Procedures to determine whether changes or adjustments to the existing policy recommendations in the Final Report on the Introduction of New Generic Top-Level Domains are needed. As the Working Group for this PDP has begun discussions, it is beneficial for the APAC Community to understand the relevant discussion topics and thus be better poised for participation in the near future. To find out more prior to the web conference, please visit: http://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active/new-gtld-subsequent-proced… for more information. Date: 16 June 2016 (Thursday) Time: 03:00 – 04:00 UTC | 11:00 – 12:00 SGT | Timezone Converter<http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=APAC+Space+Web+Con…> Agenda: 1 Introduction to APAC Space – Edmon Chung, CEO DotAsia and Jia-Rong Low, VP and MD APAC Hub, ICANN (2 mins) 2 Introduction to the issue by ICANN staff – Mary Wong, Senior Policy Director, ICANN (15 mins) 3 Community Discussion – moderated by Edmon Chung, CEO DotAsia (30 mins) 4 Update on ICANN56 Helsinki, Finland (5 mins) 5 AOB & Closing (5 mins) Questions: If you have any questions or items pertaining to the topic you'd like us to include, please send them in advance to apachub(a)icann.org<mailto:apachub@icann.org>. Please feel free to share this with friends/colleagues who may be interested as well. Joining Instructions Link to Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/apacmtgrm · After clicking the link to enter the Adobe Connect room, please choose 'Enter as a Guest', type in your first and last name, and click 'Enter Room’. · Upon logging into Adobe Connect, a pop up window will provide you the option to Dial Out to your Phone. Enter your Phone Number* (Remember to change the Country Code if needed). · After joining the call, as a courtesy to others and the presenters, please MUTE your phone. This can be done by selecting *6 on your keypad. To UNMUTE select *6 again. If you are Unable to log into Adobe Connect and can only join via phone: List of International Dial In Numbers: http://tinyurl.com/kbhryl9 Participant Passcode: 645 127 3995 Additional information Mobile users can download the Adobe Connect App here: http://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect/feature-details/adobe-connectmob…<http://icann.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=818d573897ed5ea25ee71ebc1&id…> Adobe Connect Diagnostic Test Link: https://arcps.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm (To test if computer and network connections are properly configured) If you’re new to Adobe Connect, please view introductory video here: http://www.connectusers.com/tutorials/2010/11/c8_attending_a_meeting/index.… List of recommendations to enhance APAC participation in GNSO and ICANN Also for your reference, a list of recommendations on enhancing APAC participation in GNSO (Generic Names Supporting Organization) that arose from the community’s discussion at the previous APAC Space web conference has been posted here: https://community.icann.org/display/GSEAPAC/Notes+on+21+April+2016+-+APAC+S…. The list has also been appended below for easy reference: • Need for Data on participation. Data related to participation would help to guide and determine follow-up actions to improve participation and contribution in areas such as diversity. • Examples include: Data such as membership composition, number of active members versus inactive members. • It was noted that ICANN staff are working on a Working Group (WG) Sign Up Tool which would facilitate the tracking of membership and other indicators of participation such as affiliation, geographic location, etc. • Conduct Survey (sent out by SG/C or ICANN staff) to existing but dormant members of Stakeholder Group (SG) / Constituency (C) to identify reasons why they are not actively participating, and find out what incentives will be useful in order for its members to participate. • Live scribing for GNSO Working Group (WG) meetings. It was noted that all GNSO Working Group meetings are recorded and transcribed after the meeting. This was considered to be less useful than live scribing. Live scribing was found to have been helpful for participants at ICANN meetings, as non-native English speakers might find it hard to follow participants’ interventions by listening, but could follow the discussion through reading the transcripts. • Based on the above, it is recommended to explore providing for live scribing at GNSO WG meetings as well. • It was noted that the APRALO-APAC Hub webinar has piloted live scribing. Participants were encouraged to attend the APRALO-APAC Hub webinars to test and give feedback on the live scribing. The feedback could help provide guidance on whether live scribing could be used at other webinars or online WG discussions, although issues such as cost should be factored in. • Regular time zone rotation. Some GNSO Stakeholder Group (SG) / Constituency (C) conference calls do not rotate to APAC time zones because of the lack of APAC participants. If calls could regularly rotate to APAC time zones, there will be a gradual increase in APAC participants. The current issue is that the calls are not rotated on a regular basis, and would make it hard for APAC participants to adjust their schedules to attend. • Raising Awareness. More awareness raising needs to be done to help APAC stakeholders see the value of their participation. For example, gTLD operators (registries) and registrars tend to be more focused on their businesses rather than policy making. By drawing the link between how the GNSO policy could impact on their businesses, it would generate interest for them to participate. As they might not have enough resources to help write policy, fellow community members could take down their inputs and incorporate them in the SG/C discussions. • To consider incorporating the link between a policy and how it affects the stakeholder (e.g. registries and registrar businesses) in PDP materials. • Work with ICANN staff to have local/regional community members to act as “champions” to speak on policy development issues to increase awareness and participation amongst local/regional community. • Reduce barriers to entry through newcomer programmes. • To consider having experienced members of SG/Cs to be mentors to newcomers. • Organize webinars specifically for newcomers to a WG, SG/C, in simplified language to help them participate more effectively. This can be done regularly throughout the lifecycle of a WG. Thank you, Philadel on behalf of ICANN Asia Pacific Hub Email: apachub(a)icann.org<applewebdata://D538F1BB-A7B5-45AA-8BBC-68A88B027E33/apachub@icann.org> Subscribe: If this email has been forwarded to you and you wish to receive news, updates and announcements from us directly, kindly reply to this email with the text "subscribe me" in the subject line. Unsubscribe: If you no longer wish to receive any mailers from us, please reply to this email with the text "unsubscribe" in the subject line.

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[Tld_discuss] List of Recommendations (GNSO participation) & Next APAC Space web conference - Jun 2016
by Joyce Chen 03 May '16

03 May '16

Dear Friends and Colleagues, A list of recommendations on increasing diversity and enhancing participation in GNSO and the wider ICANN as discussed at the recent APAC Space web conference can be found here: https://community.icann.org/display/GSEAPAC/Notes+on+21+April+2016+-+APAC+S…. As discussed at the APAC Space web conference on 21 April 2016, you may wish to build on this list of recommendations in other discussions and/or turn them into a document to be raised to the GNSO Council. As the ICANN56 Helsinki meeting (27-30 June 2016) will only take meeting requests from SO/ACs, it is likely we may not be able to hold a face-to-face APAC Space meeting in Helsinki. In this regard, we suggest that the next APAC Space web conference should take place as a pre-ICANN56 Helsinki meeting on Thursday, 16 June 2016 at 03:00 UTC / 11:00 SGT. Following the practice of discussing one topic at each APAC Space web conference session, we are grateful for any suggestions on a discussion topic for the next APAC Space web conference. Some discussion topics for the upcoming APAC Space web conference that were requested were: Universal Acceptance Improvement of New gTLD process Enhancing Participation in GNSO Internationalised Domain Names Of note, “Improvement of New generic Top Level Domains (gTLD) process" is related to an active GNSO project on “New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process (PDP) ” (read more here: http://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active/new-gtld-subsequent-proced…) The Working Group (WG) for New gTLD Subsequent Procedures have begun meeting to determine whether changes or adjustments to the existing policy recommendations on the Introduction of New gTLDs are needed. Do let us know if this topic is of interest to you for the next APAC Space web conference, or if you would like to suggest an alternate topic. Thank you. Warm Regards, Joyce Chen GSE Strategy & Development Senior Manager Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

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[Tld_discuss] Recording Link - APAC Space (Web conference) - Discussion on APAC Participation in GNSO | 21 April, 3:00UTC / 11:00 SGT | https://icann.adobeconnect.com/apacmtgrm
by ICANN APAC Hub 21 Apr '16

21 Apr '16

Dear friends and colleagues, A big thank you to those who joined us for today’s APAC Space Web Conference – Discussion on APAC Participation in GNSO. In case you missed it, the recording link can be accessed here: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/p5shii7x2al/. Presentation slides and other information are also available at our community wiki page: https://community.icann.org/display/GSEAPAC/APAC+Space. We’ll follow up and share the notes to the discussion shortly as well, so please stay tuned. We are grateful for your time and contribution in making this a useful discussion. Thank you, Philadel on behalf of ICANN Asia Pacific Hub Email: apachub(a)icann.org<applewebdata://D538F1BB-A7B5-45AA-8BBC-68A88B027E33/apachub@icann.org> Subscribe: If this email has been forwarded to you and you wish to receive news, updates and announcements from us directly, kindly reply to this email with the text "subscribe me" in the subject line. Unsubscribe: If you no longer wish to receive any mailers from us, please reply to this email with the text "unsubscribe" in the subject line. From: ICANN APAC Hub <apachub(a)icann.org<mailto:apachub@icann.org>> Date: Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 9:54 AM To: ICANN APAC Hub <apachub(a)icann.org<mailto:apachub@icann.org>> Subject: One hour to APAC Space (Web conference) - Discussion on APAC Participation in GNSO | 21 April, 3:00UTC / 11:00 SGT | https://icann.adobeconnect.com/apacmtgrm Dear friends and colleagues, The APAC Space Web Conference - Discussion on APAC Participation in GNSO will begin shortly. Here are the details again: Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/apacmtgrm Date: 21 April 2016 (Thursday) Time: 03:00 – 04:00 UTC | 11:00 – 12:00 SGT | Timezone Converter<http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=APAC+Space+Webinar…> Agenda: 1. Introduction to APAC Space – Edmon Chung, CEO DotAsia and Jia-Rong Low, VP and MD APAC Hub, ICANN (2 mins) 2. Introduction to the issue by ICANN staff – Joyce Chen, GSE Strategy & Development Senior Manager, ICANN (10 mins) 3. Community Discussion – moderated by Edmon Chung, CEO DotAsia (40 mins) 4. Overview of ongoing Policy Development Processes (PDP) and Public Comment opportunities (5 mins) 5. AOB & Closing (5 mins) Audio instructions and other details can be found in the original invitation appended below. Hope to see you there! Thank you, Philadel on behalf of ICANN Asia Pacific Hub Email: apachub(a)icann.org<applewebdata://D538F1BB-A7B5-45AA-8BBC-68A88B027E33/apachub@icann.org> From: ICANN APAC Hub <apachub(a)icann.org<mailto:apachub@icann.org>> Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 at 1:58 PM To: ICANN APAC Hub <apachub(a)icann.org<mailto:apachub@icann.org>> Subject: APAC Space (Web conference) - Discussion on APAC Participation in GNSO | 21 April, 3:00UTC / 11:00 SGT | https://icann.adobeconnect.com/apacmtgrm Dear friends and colleagues, You are invited to join us for the APAC Space (Web conference) - Discussion on APAC Participation in GNSO (Generic Names Supporting Organization) taking place on Thursday, 21 April at 03:00 UTC | 11:00 SGT. At the recent APAC Space session in Marrakech (ICANN55), it was agreed that an additional session should be organized in between ICANN meetings to sustain community interaction and communication. We hope that the APAC Space will allow wider participation from the region and encourage active contribution to policy development issues. For those who are unfamiliar with the topic of APAC participation in GNSO, the web conference will serve as an introduction to the discussion as well, so please do join us. Date: 21 April 2016 (Thursday) Time: 03:00 – 04:00 UTC | 11:00 – 12:00 SGT | Timezone Converter<http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=APAC+Space+Webinar…> Agenda: 1. Introduction to APAC Space – Edmon Chung, CEO DotAsia and Jia-Rong Low, VP and MD APAC Hub, ICANN (2 mins) 2. Introduction to the issue by ICANN staff – Joyce Chen, GSE Strategy & Development Senior Manager, ICANN (10 mins) 3. Community Discussion – moderated by Edmon Chung, CEO DotAsia (40 mins) 4. Overview of ongoing Policy Development Processes (PDP) and Public Comment opportunities (5 mins) 5. AOB & Closing (5 mins) Questions: If you have any questions or items pertaining to the topic you'd like us to include, please send them in advance to apachub(a)icann.org<mailto:apachub@icann.org>. Please feel free to share this with friends/colleagues who may be interested as well. Come prepared: * Basic information regarding the issue can be found at the following link: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/gnso-review-draft-2015-06-01-en * The recent discussion on this issue at the last APAC Space (ICANN55) can be accessed at: https://meetings.icann.org/en/marrakech55/schedule/tue-apac-space * Additional information on the status of our discussion is linked here: https://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-gnso-review-01jun15/pdfNHIcHx273v.pdf Joining Instructions Link to Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/apacmtgrm * After clicking the link to enter the Adobe Connect room, please choose 'Enter as a Guest', type in your first and last name, and click 'Enter Room’. * Upon logging into Adobe Connect, a pop up window will provide you the option to Dial Out to your Phone. Enter your Phone Number* (Remember to change the Country Code if needed). * After joining the call, as a courtesy to others and the presenters, please MUTE your phone. This can be done by selecting *6 on your keypad. To UNMUTE select *6 again. If you are Unable to log into Adobe Connect and can only join via phone: List of International Dial In Numbers: http://tinyurl.com/kbhryl9 Participant Passcode: 645 127 3995 Additional information Mobile users can download the Adobe Connect App here: http://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect/feature-details/adobe-connectmob…<http://icann.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=818d573897ed5ea25ee71ebc1&id…> Adobe Connect Diagnostic Test Link: https://arcps.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm (To test if computer and network connections are properly configured) If you’re new to Adobe Connect, please view introductory video here: http://www.connectusers.com/tutorials/2010/11/c8_attending_a_meeting/index.… Thank you, Philadel on behalf of ICANN Asia Pacific Hub Email: apachub(a)icann.org<applewebdata://D538F1BB-A7B5-45AA-8BBC-68A88B027E33/apachub@icann.org>

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[Tld_discuss] One hour to APAC Space (Web conference) - Discussion on APAC Participation in GNSO | 21 April, 3:00UTC / 11:00 SGT | https://icann.adobeconnect.com/apacmtgrm
by ICANN APAC Hub 20 Apr '16

20 Apr '16

Dear friends and colleagues, The APAC Space Web Conference - Discussion on APAC Participation in GNSO will begin shortly. Here are the details again: Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/apacmtgrm Date: 21 April 2016 (Thursday) Time: 03:00 – 04:00 UTC | 11:00 – 12:00 SGT | Timezone Converter<http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=APAC+Space+Webinar…> Agenda: 1. Introduction to APAC Space – Edmon Chung, CEO DotAsia and Jia-Rong Low, VP and MD APAC Hub, ICANN (2 mins) 2. Introduction to the issue by ICANN staff – Joyce Chen, GSE Strategy & Development Senior Manager, ICANN (10 mins) 3. Community Discussion – moderated by Edmon Chung, CEO DotAsia (40 mins) 4. Overview of ongoing Policy Development Processes (PDP) and Public Comment opportunities (5 mins) 5. AOB & Closing (5 mins) Audio instructions and other details can be found in the original invitation appended below. Hope to see you there! Thank you, Philadel on behalf of ICANN Asia Pacific Hub Email: apachub(a)icann.org<applewebdata://D538F1BB-A7B5-45AA-8BBC-68A88B027E33/apachub@icann.org> From: ICANN APAC Hub <apachub(a)icann.org<mailto:apachub@icann.org>> Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 at 1:58 PM To: ICANN APAC Hub <apachub(a)icann.org<mailto:apachub@icann.org>> Subject: APAC Space (Web conference) - Discussion on APAC Participation in GNSO | 21 April, 3:00UTC / 11:00 SGT | https://icann.adobeconnect.com/apacmtgrm Dear friends and colleagues, You are invited to join us for the APAC Space (Web conference) - Discussion on APAC Participation in GNSO (Generic Names Supporting Organization) taking place on Thursday, 21 April at 03:00 UTC | 11:00 SGT. At the recent APAC Space session in Marrakech (ICANN55), it was agreed that an additional session should be organized in between ICANN meetings to sustain community interaction and communication. We hope that the APAC Space will allow wider participation from the region and encourage active contribution to policy development issues. For those who are unfamiliar with the topic of APAC participation in GNSO, the web conference will serve as an introduction to the discussion as well, so please do join us. Date: 21 April 2016 (Thursday) Time: 03:00 – 04:00 UTC | 11:00 – 12:00 SGT | Timezone Converter<http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=APAC+Space+Webinar…> Agenda: 1. Introduction to APAC Space – Edmon Chung, CEO DotAsia and Jia-Rong Low, VP and MD APAC Hub, ICANN (2 mins) 2. Introduction to the issue by ICANN staff – Joyce Chen, GSE Strategy & Development Senior Manager, ICANN (10 mins) 3. Community Discussion – moderated by Edmon Chung, CEO DotAsia (40 mins) 4. Overview of ongoing Policy Development Processes (PDP) and Public Comment opportunities (5 mins) 5. AOB & Closing (5 mins) Questions: If you have any questions or items pertaining to the topic you'd like us to include, please send them in advance to apachub(a)icann.org<mailto:apachub@icann.org>. Please feel free to share this with friends/colleagues who may be interested as well. Come prepared: * Basic information regarding the issue can be found at the following link: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/gnso-review-draft-2015-06-01-en * The recent discussion on this issue at the last APAC Space (ICANN55) can be accessed at: https://meetings.icann.org/en/marrakech55/schedule/tue-apac-space * Additional information on the status of our discussion is linked here: https://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-gnso-review-01jun15/pdfNHIcHx273v.pdf Joining Instructions Link to Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/apacmtgrm * After clicking the link to enter the Adobe Connect room, please choose 'Enter as a Guest', type in your first and last name, and click 'Enter Room’. * Upon logging into Adobe Connect, a pop up window will provide you the option to Dial Out to your Phone. Enter your Phone Number* (Remember to change the Country Code if needed). * After joining the call, as a courtesy to others and the presenters, please MUTE your phone. This can be done by selecting *6 on your keypad. To UNMUTE select *6 again. If you are Unable to log into Adobe Connect and can only join via phone: List of International Dial In Numbers: http://tinyurl.com/kbhryl9 Participant Passcode: 645 127 3995 Additional information Mobile users can download the Adobe Connect App here: http://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect/feature-details/adobe-connectmob…<http://icann.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=818d573897ed5ea25ee71ebc1&id…> Adobe Connect Diagnostic Test Link: https://arcps.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm (To test if computer and network connections are properly configured) If you’re new to Adobe Connect, please view introductory video here: http://www.connectusers.com/tutorials/2010/11/c8_attending_a_meeting/index.… Thank you, Philadel on behalf of ICANN Asia Pacific Hub Email: apachub(a)icann.org<applewebdata://D538F1BB-A7B5-45AA-8BBC-68A88B027E33/apachub@icann.org> Subscribe: If this email has been forwarded to you and you wish to receive news, updates and announcements from us directly, kindly reply to this email with the text "subscribe me" in the subject line. 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[Tld_discuss] APAC Space (Web conference) - Discussion on APAC Participation in GNSO | 21 April, 3:00UTC / 11:00 SGT | https://icann.adobeconnect.com/apacmtgrm
by ICANN APAC Hub 18 Apr '16

18 Apr '16

Dear friends and colleagues, You are invited to join us for the APAC Space (Web conference) - Discussion on APAC Participation in GNSO (Generic Names Supporting Organization) taking place on Thursday, 21 April at 03:00 UTC | 11:00 SGT. At the recent APAC Space session in Marrakech (ICANN55), it was agreed that an additional session should be organized in between ICANN meetings to sustain community interaction and communication. We hope that the APAC Space will allow wider participation from the region and encourage active contribution to policy development issues. For those who are unfamiliar with the topic of APAC participation in GNSO, the web conference will serve as an introduction to the discussion as well, so please do join us. Date: 21 April 2016 (Thursday) Time: 03:00 – 04:00 UTC | 11:00 – 12:00 SGT | Timezone Converter<http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=APAC+Space+Webinar…> Agenda: 1. Introduction to APAC Space – Edmon Chung, CEO DotAsia and Jia-Rong Low, VP and MD APAC Hub, ICANN (2 mins) 2. Introduction to the issue by ICANN staff – Joyce Chen, GSE Strategy & Development Senior Manager, ICANN (10 mins) 3. Community Discussion – moderated by Edmon Chung, CEO DotAsia (40 mins) 4. Overview of ongoing Policy Development Processes (PDP) and Public Comment opportunities (5 mins) 5. AOB & Closing (5 mins) Questions: If you have any questions or items pertaining to the topic you'd like us to include, please send them in advance to apachub(a)icann.org<mailto:apachub@icann.org>. Please feel free to share this with friends/colleagues who may be interested as well. Come prepared: * Basic information regarding the issue can be found at the following link: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/gnso-review-draft-2015-06-01-en * The recent discussion on this issue at the last APAC Space (ICANN55) can be accessed at: https://meetings.icann.org/en/marrakech55/schedule/tue-apac-space * Additional information on the status of our discussion is linked here: https://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-gnso-review-01jun15/pdfNHIcHx273v.pdf Joining Instructions Link to Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/apacmtgrm * After clicking the link to enter the Adobe Connect room, please choose 'Enter as a Guest', type in your first and last name, and click 'Enter Room’. * Upon logging into Adobe Connect, a pop up window will provide you the option to Dial Out to your Phone. Enter your Phone Number* (Remember to change the Country Code if needed). * After joining the call, as a courtesy to others and the presenters, please MUTE your phone. This can be done by selecting *6 on your keypad. To UNMUTE select *6 again. If you are Unable to log into Adobe Connect and can only join via phone: List of International Dial In Numbers: http://tinyurl.com/kbhryl9 Participant Passcode: 645 127 3995 Additional information Mobile users can download the Adobe Connect App here: http://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect/feature-details/adobe-connectmob…<http://icann.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=818d573897ed5ea25ee71ebc1&id…> Adobe Connect Diagnostic Test Link: https://arcps.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm (To test if computer and network connections are properly configured) If you’re new to Adobe Connect, please view introductory video here: http://www.connectusers.com/tutorials/2010/11/c8_attending_a_meeting/index.… Thank you, Philadel on behalf of ICANN Asia Pacific Hub Email: apachub(a)icann.org<applewebdata://D538F1BB-A7B5-45AA-8BBC-68A88B027E33/apachub@icann.org> Subscribe: If this email has been forwarded to you and you wish to receive news, updates and announcements from us directly, kindly reply to this email with the text "subscribe me" in the subject line. Unsubscribe: If you no longer wish to receive any mailers from us, please reply to this email with the text "unsubscribe" in the subject line.

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[Tld_discuss] APAC Space
by Joyce Chen 03 Apr '16

03 Apr '16

Dear friends and colleagues, At the recent APAC Space during ICANN55 Marrakech, it was agreed for us to organise the APAC Space in between ICANN meetings using Adobe Connect. This would help us sustain interaction and communication amongst our community, and hopefully allow us to participate and contribute more actively to policy development issues. Attached is a proposed calendar and future topics of discussion, as well as the proposed programme flow for APAC Space webinars. Please have look; I would appreciate your comments and ideas for future topics of discussion. The next APAC Space web conference will take place on Thurs, 21 Apr 03:00 (UTC) / 11:00 (SGT) where we will continue discussion on APAC Participation in GNSO (Generic Names Supporting Organisation). Looking forward to your participation. Thank you. If you missed the APAC Space session in Marrakech, the archive can be accessed here: https://meetings.icann.org/en/marrakech55/schedule/tue-apac-space Cheers, Joyce Chen GSE Strategy & Development Senior Manager Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Direct Line: +65 6816 1287 Mobile: +65 8338 8653 Email: joyce.chen(a)icann.org Skype: joyce.chen.icann www.icann.org

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Re: [Tld_discuss] APAC Space at ICANN55 Marrakech - Tuesday, 08 March
by Edmon Chung 07 Mar '16

07 Mar '16

I have actually responded further during the WG updates at the GNSO (right after the Board-GNSO discussions). And yes I agree we should really take steps to provide concrete potential measures on this. At the last meeting, Jian Chuan made a brief proposal including the following elements. 1) travel support for the participants from the under-served regions 2) provide transcript of GNSO meetings (not translation) 3) there are many factors related to the concept of "diversity". for example, geographic cultural and gender language diversity. Could we suggest a scorecard that include these factors? I am hoping we could further develop those ideas here in Marrakech. Please join us in the discussion even if remotely https://meetings.icann.org/en/marrakech55/schedule/tue-apac-space Edmon From: Jian Zhang [mailto:jian@teamworks.asia] Sent: Monday, 7 March 2016 17:33 PM To: Pam Little <pam.little(a)zodiac-corp.com> Cc: Edmon Chung <edmon(a)registry.asia>; jczhang(a)knet.cn; Jia-Rong Low <jiarong.low(a)icann.org>; Zheng Song <zheng.song(a)icann.org> Subject: Re: [Tld_discuss] APAC Space at ICANN55 Marrakech - Tuesday, 08 March Dear Pam: Thanks for raising this up.I totally agree with you, this is serious issue. Let's discuss it during the session to see what we could do next about it. Such a pity we wouldn't have you here this time. Hope you could dial in to join us. regards Jian On Mon, Mar 7, 2016 at 10:11 AM, Pam Little <pam.little(a)zodiac-corp.com <mailto:pam.little@zodiac-corp.com> > wrote: Hi Edmon, 建川 I hope your travels were uneventful and are enjoying Marrakesh. I am not there in person but will dial into the APAC Space session if remote participation is available. If not, I wanted to make sure you are aware of the latest developments regarding item 2 on the proposed agenda - APAC participation in GNSO. During the GNSO/Board session on Sunday, the chair of Organizational Effectiveness Committee (OEC) of the ICANN Board, Rinalia Abdul Rahim asked about the timeline (i.e. when will for the GNSO review/vote on the Working Party’s final assessment and prioritsation to the OEC). She also made a request: an explanation or rationale for recommendations in the Independent Examiner’s (Westlake’s) final report but are declined by the Working Party. You can download the slides here https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/GNSO+Working+Sessio… or see attached. But I would like to point out two things: 1. The timeline has been pushed back (after repeated delays). It seems that the GNSO Council will not have time to review the final report by the Working Party during the Marrakesh meeting and it will be deferred to its April meeting. 2. Several recommendations that were designed to improve diversity have been pushed back (#35) or rejected outright (#32). For your convenience, below was part of the comments submitted on behalf of APAC Space where we actually urged these recommendations be prioritized. 5. Prioritization of three key recommendations: #32, #35 and #33 We acknowledge cultural diversity as a core value goal needs to be balanced against practicality. We are also mindful that some recommendations may not be implemented in the short term due to financial or other cost/benefit considerations. As such, we suggest the following three key recommendations be treated as priorities (in the order below) and incorporated into ICANN’s Five-Year Strategic Plan, implemented and measured under one of the strategic objectives (1. Evolve and further globalize ICANN): Recommendation 32: That ICANN define “cultural diversity” and that relevant metrics (encompassing geographic, gender, age group and cultural, possibly by using birth language) be monitored and published. Recommendation 35: That the GNSO Council establish a WG, whose membership specifically reflects the demographic, cultural and gender diversity of the Internet as a whole, to identify and develop ways to reduce barriers to participation in the GNSO by non-English speakers and those with limited command of English. Recommendation 33: That SGs, Cs and the Nominating Committee, in selecting their candidates for appointment to the GNSO Council, should aim to increase the geographic, gender and cultural diversity of its participants, as defined in ICANN Core Value 4. We understand geographic region seems to have become a proxy for cultural diversity but the community is unlikely to reach consensus on how to measure cultural diversity. We therefore encourage the Independent Examiner to provide concrete suggestions towards implementing cultural diversity in its final report. We look forward to participating in a GNSO WG “whose membership specifically reflects the demographic, cultural and gender diversity of the Internet as a whole,” if and when such a group is established under Recommendation 35. I think we should be making a great deal of noise about this but would defer it to you and the group to decide whether we should do something about it. Have a great week! Pam From: tld_discuss-bounces(a)tld.asia <mailto:tld_discuss-bounces@tld.asia> [mailto:tld_discuss-bounces@tld.asia <mailto:tld_discuss-bounces@tld.asia> ] On Behalf Of Jian Zhang Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2016 1:18 PM To: Philadel Yeo Cc: discuss(a)tld.asia <mailto:discuss@tld.asia> Subject: Re: [Tld_discuss] APAC Space at ICANN55 Marrakech - Tuesday, 08 March Hi everyone: Thanks for everybody's contribution, now we have a draft agenda as following: 1. APAC update - Jia-Rong Low, ICANN VP 2. APAC participation in GNSO 3. UA community effort - Edmon Chung, DotAsia 4.Significant developments in China domain market - Kurt Pritz, Allegravita 5.ccTLD marketing in AP region - Leonid Todorov, APTLD GM Anybody has any suggestions/thoughts on agenda, or anybody would like to discuss other topics, please let us know. Please note, session now is on Date: Tuesday, 8 March Time: 11:00 – 12:30 (Marrakech) | 19:00 – 20:30 SGT Room: Opale please make a mark on your agenda! regards Jian On Fri, Feb 26, 2016 at 3:18 PM, Philadel Yeo <philadel.yeo(a)icann.org <mailto:philadel.yeo@icann.org> > wrote: Hello everyone, We are pleased to share that APAC Space at ICANN55 Marrakech has been updated (due to a conflict with another session) and confirmed: Date: Tuesday, 8 March Time: 11:00 – 12:30 (Marrakech) | 19:00 – 20:30 SGT | link to timezone converter here <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=APAC+Space+at+ICAN…> Room: Opale Link to Schedule: https://meetings.icann.org/en/marrakech55/schedule/tue-apac-space Remote Participation Link: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/rak55-opale/ Please let us know if there are any ideas for the agenda. Here’s the link to the previous agenda (at ICANN54 Dublin) for your reference: https://meetings.icann.org/en/dublin54/schedule/thu-apac-space I am also copying Zhang Jian here, who is the community lead for this. We’ll be sending out an announcement with dial-in details shortly. Warmest regards, Philadel Philadel YEO Regional Facilitator - APAC Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Please note that our Singapore office has moved and we are now located at: 38 Beach Road, #04-11 South Beach Tower, Singapore 189767 From: Philadel Yeo <philadel.yeo(a)icann.org <mailto:philadel.yeo@icann.org> > Date: Friday, January 15, 2016 at 9:28 AM To: "discuss(a)tld.asia <mailto:discuss@tld.asia> " <discuss(a)tld.asia <mailto:discuss@tld.asia> > Cc: Jia-Rong Low <jiarong.low(a)icann.org <mailto:jiarong.low@icann.org> > Subject: APAC Space in ICANN55 Marrakech (Thursday, 10 March) Dear all, We are looking forward to welcoming you in Marrakech for ICANN55. As per the past couple of ICANN meetings, we are going ahead to make a booking for APAC Space for the Thursday morning time slot (1030hrs Marrakech time – early evening in APAC). Please let us know if you have any ideas on a broad agenda; we’ll proceed to make the session booking early next week. Kindly let us know if you have any further thoughts. Thank you. Warmest regards, Philadel Philadel YEO Regional Facilitator - APAC Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Please note that our Singapore office has moved and we are now located at: 38 Beach Road, #04-11 South Beach Tower, Singapore 189767

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