<div dir="ltr"><div>Dear Members,</div><div><br></div><div>Sharing on behalf of the ccNSO Secretariat for your attention and action.</div><div><br></div><div>Best Regards</div><div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <b class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Joke Braeken via Ccnso-council</b> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:ccnso-council@icann.org">ccnso-council@icann.org</a>></span><br>Date: Wed, Apr 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM<br>Subject: [ccnso-council] Reminder | Call for presenters: ccTLD News ICANN86<br>To: <a href="mailto:ccnso-members@icann.org">ccnso-members@icann.org</a> <<a href="mailto:ccnso-members@icann.org">ccnso-members@icann.org</a>>, <a href="mailto:ccTLDcommunity@cctld-managers.org">ccTLDcommunity@cctld-managers.org</a> <<a href="mailto:ccTLDcommunity@cctld-managers.org">ccTLDcommunity@cctld-managers.org</a>>, ccnso-council <<a href="mailto:ccnso-council@icann.org">ccnso-council@icann.org</a>><br></div><br><br><div class="msg-9176447533985987413">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Here is a reminder about the possibility to apply for a speaking slot at the ICANN86 ccTLD News Sessions.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">From:
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<b>Date: </b>Thursday, 9 April 2026 at 11:47<br>
<b>To: </b>"<a href="mailto:ccnso-members@icann.org" target="_blank">ccnso-members@icann.org</a>" <<a href="mailto:ccnso-members@icann.org" target="_blank">ccnso-members@icann.org</a>>, "<a href="mailto:ccTLDcommunity@cctld-managers.org" target="_blank">ccTLDcommunity@cctld-managers.org</a>" <<a href="mailto:ccTLDcommunity@cctld-managers.org" target="_blank">ccTLDcommunity@cctld-managers.org</a>>, ccnso-council <<a href="mailto:ccnso-council@icann.org" target="_blank">ccnso-council@icann.org</a>><br>
<b>Subject: </b>Call for presenters: ccTLD News ICANN86<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Noto Sans",sans-serif;color:#333333">Call for presenters: ccTLD News ICANN86<u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Noto Sans",sans-serif;color:#333333">9 April 2026<u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Noto Sans",sans-serif;color:#333333">The ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC) invites proposals for the ccTLD News Session at the ICANN86 Policy Forum, held 8-11 June 2026 in Seville, Spain. This time, MPC considers
organising 2 ccTLD News Sessions, thus offering slightly more speaking slots than usual.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Noto Sans",sans-serif;color:#333333">This session provides a platform for sharing updates, insights, and discussions on country code top-level domains (ccTLDs). Both in-person and virtual participation will be available,
with simultaneous interpretation in English, French, and Spanish.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Noto Sans",sans-serif;color:#333333">Presentation Topics:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Noto Sans",sans-serif;color:#333333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Noto Sans",sans-serif;color:#333333">Including, but not limited to:<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Noto Sans",sans-serif">Case studies on ccTLD initiatives<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;background:#fefefe">
<span style="font-family:"Noto Sans",sans-serif">Collaboration & partnerships within the ccTLD community<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;background:#fefefe">
<span style="font-family:"Noto Sans",sans-serif">Recent updates and developments in ccTLD operations<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;background:#fefefe">
<span style="font-family:"Noto Sans",sans-serif">Policy & legislative impacts on ccTLDs<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;background:#fefefe">
<span style="font-family:"Noto Sans",sans-serif">Best practices in registry management, marketing, and engagement<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Noto Sans",sans-serif;color:#333333">Submission Guidelines:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Noto Sans",sans-serif;color:#333333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Noto Sans",sans-serif">Provide a title, abstract (a few sentences), presenter name, ccTLD affiliation, and contact details.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;background:#fefefe">
<span style="font-family:"Noto Sans",sans-serif">Submit by Friday, 1 May 2026 (23:59 UTC) via this submission link: <a href="https://forms.gle/ENqnekcz2haoM2cm6" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/ENqnekcz2haoM2cm6</a>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Noto Sans",sans-serif;color:#333333">Selection & Notifications:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Noto Sans",sans-serif;color:#333333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Noto Sans",sans-serif;color:#333333">Proposals will be reviewed by the MPC, considering diversity and limited slots. Applicants will be notified latest by mid-May 2026. Selected presenters will receive a briefing
and be invited to pre-session (21 May) and a rehearsal meeting (28 May).<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Noto Sans",sans-serif;color:#333333">Why Present?</span></b><span style="font-family:"Noto Sans",sans-serif;color:#333333"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Noto Sans",sans-serif">Showcase expertise and leadership in the ccTLD community<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;background:#fefefe">
<span style="font-family:"Noto Sans",sans-serif">Engage with industry peers and stakeholders<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;background:#fefefe">
<span style="font-family:"Noto Sans",sans-serif">Contribute to best practices and knowledge-sharing<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;background:#fefefe">
<span style="font-family:"Noto Sans",sans-serif">Gain visibility for your ccTLD or initiative<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family:"Noto Sans",sans-serif;color:#333333">For inquiries, contact <a href="mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org" target="_blank">joke.braeken@icann.org</a>
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<span style="font-family:"Noto Sans",sans-serif;color:#333333">The MPC looks forward to your proposals and an engaging session!<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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