[Aftld-members] Fwd: [cctldcommunity] ICANN87 ccTLD News: Call for Speakers Now Open

[barrack at aftld.org]

Dear Members,

This is for your information, attention and action.

Best Regards

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Subject: [cctldcommunity] ICANN87 ccTLD News: Call for Speakers Now Open
Date: 2026-07-30 18:25
 From: Joke Braeken <joke.braeken at icann.org>
To: "ccnso-members at icann.org" <ccnso-members at icann.org>, 
"ccTLDcommunity at cctld-managers.org" <ccTLDcommunity at cctld-managers.org>, 
ccnso-council <ccnso-council at icann.org>

Dear All,

The ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC) invites proposals for the
ccTLD News Session at the ICANN87 Annual General Meeting, held 17-22
October 2026 in Bali, Indonesia. The current plan is to hold two ccTLD
News Sessions during the ICANN meeting week: one on Tuesday and one on
Wednesday.

These sessions 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.

Presentation Topics

Including, but not limited to:

  	* Case studies on ccTLD initiatives
	* Collaboration & partnerships within the ccTLD community
	* Recent updates and developments in ccTLD operations
	* Policy & legislative impacts on ccTLDs
	* Best practices in registry management, marketing, and engagement

Submission Guidelines

  	* Provide a title, abstract (a few sentences), presenter name, ccTLD
affiliation, and contact details.
	* Submit by 10 September 2026 (23:59 UTC) via this submission link:
https://forms.gle/ChhBNwVPgQob9ERp7

Selection & Notifications

Proposals will be reviewed by the MPC, considering diversity and limited
slots.  Applicants will be notified latest by 20 September 2026.
Selected presenters will receive a briefing and be invited to a
pre-session (24 September, TBC) and a rehearsal meeting (1 October,
TBC).

Why Present?

  	* Showcase expertise and leadership in the ccTLD community
	* Engage with industry peers and stakeholders
	* Contribute to best practices and knowledge-sharing
	* Gain visibility for your ccTLD or initiative

For inquiries, contact ccnsosecretariat at icann.org

The MPC looks forward to your proposals and an engaging session!

Joke Braeken

joke.braeken at icann.org

Explore the draft ccNSO programme for ICANN87
https://www.icann.org/en/ccnso/meetings [1]

17-22 October 2026 in Bali, Indonesia



Links:
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[1] https://www.icann.org/en/ccnso/meetings
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