13:45 EDT (UTC-4), 13 June 2023
17:45 UTC, 13 June 2023
ID# 14096
Session DetailsIn the last 10 years, the Domain Name System (DNS) has expanded to include around 1,200 top-level domains (TLDs) at the root level. However, not all these TLDs are treated the same when it comes to software, web, and email applications. For example, an email application may not process an email address that belongs to a TLD with more than six characters - such as "
[email protected]". This session focuses on why these issues persist, why all TLDs must be treated the same regardless of the number of characters in the TLD string or the script it is expressed in, and how these issues pose a barrier for Internet users.
Industry experts will explain why advancing a more inclusive DNS space is a business opportunity that benefits society by creating a multilingual Internet. This includes exploring what TLD operators, registrars, and the ICANN organization are doing to educate stakeholders from all sectors on the importance of this topic. Additionally, the work being done to promote Universal Acceptance (UA) as a means of emphasizing digital inclusion will be covered.
Participants will learn more from those working on digital accessibility issues, and hear about what actions stakeholders can take to advance a multilingual Internet.
- Ashwin Rangan, Senior Vice President, Engineering & Chief Information Officer, ICANN Organization
- Bhanu R. Neupane, Program Manager, UNESCO
- Edmon Chung, ICANN Board of Directors
- Ram Mohan, Chief Strategy Officer, Identity Digital
- Naela Sarras, Vice President, Stakeholder Engagement, North America, ICANN Organization (Moderator)
Session Leader: Naela Sarras
Participation Manager: Joe Catapano
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