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Saturday, March 7
 

9:00am IST

Meet and Greet: Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN Programs
Saturday March 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am IST
09:00 IST (UTC+5.5), 7 March 2026
03:30 UTC, 7 March 2026
Jasmine Hall 1A (Secondary Ballroom/Brd Wrkshp)
ID# 17664
 
Session Details
ICANN85 Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN Programs participants will engage in a meet-and-greet session to introduce themselves to one other and get to know their Regional Stakeholder Engagement team members
 
Session Leader: Siranush Vardanyan
Staff Facilitator: Siranush Vardanyan
 
Session Recordings
Zoom Archive
English audio archive
Archivo de audio en español
Hindi audio archive
 
Facilitators
avatar for Siranush Vardanyan

Siranush Vardanyan

Fellowship Program Manager, ICANN Org
Saturday March 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am IST
Jasmine Hall 1A (Secondary Ballroom/Brd Wrkshp) ICANN 85 - Community Forum - Mumbai

9:00am IST

ASO Address Council Work Session (1 of 10) [C]
Saturday March 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am IST
09:00 IST (UTC+5.5), 7 March 2026
03:30 UTC, 7 March 2026
Jasmine Hall 1D (ccNSO)
ID# 17853
 
Participation
This session does not include public remote participation.
 
Session Details
This is a work session for the Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC).
 
Session Leader: Carlos Reyes
Staff Facilitator: Ozan Sahin
Facilitators
avatar for Carlos Reyes

Carlos Reyes

Senior Director, Technical Policy and Advice, ICANN
Carlos Reyes is Senior Director, Technical Policy and Advice. Reyes leads a global team in support of technical stakeholders. Reyes is based in Washington, D.C.
avatar for Ozan Sahin

Ozan Sahin

Policy Development Support Sr. Specialist, ICANN Org
Ozan Sahin has been a member of the ICANN org. Policy Development Support function for eleven years. He provides support to Address Supporting Organization, At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group, Root Server System Advisory Committee, and Empowered Community Administration. He... Read More →
Saturday March 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am IST
Jasmine Hall 1D (ccNSO) ICANN 85 - Community Forum - Mumbai

9:00am IST

At-Large Leadership Welcome Session
Saturday March 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am IST
09:00 IST (UTC+5.5), 7 March 2026
03:30 UTC, 7 March 2026
Jasmine Hall 1C (At-Large)
ID# 17870
 
Session Details
The At-Large Leadership Welcome session includes a brief overview of the week ahead, session reporting sign ups and updating on any hot topics. The session is for ALAC members, RALO Leaders, and interested members of the At-Large community.Agenda: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQDkIg
 
Session Leader: Heidi Ullrich
Staff Facilitator: Gisella Gruber
 
Session Recordings
Zoom Archive
English audio archive
Archivo de audio en español
Archive audio en français
 
Facilitators
avatar for Gisella Gruber

Gisella Gruber

Manager, Operations Support, ALAC-At-Large , ICANN Org
Gisella Gruber joined ICANN in January 2009 as part of the Policy Team Secretariat to support the GNSO and At-Large community. Her role has expanded significantly with the growth of the At-Large community and the Policy Department. Gisella is responsible for management support to... Read More →
HU

Heidi Ullrich

ICANN Org
Saturday March 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am IST
Jasmine Hall 1C (At-Large) ICANN 85 - Community Forum - Mumbai

9:00am IST

ccNSO: Council Prep: Roles & Responsibilities [C]
Saturday March 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am IST
09:00 IST (UTC+5.5), 7 March 2026
03:30 UTC, 7 March 2026
Room 204 A/B
ID# 17811
 
Participation
This session does not include public remote participation.
 
Session Details
The ccNSO Council will meet in preparation of its 227th meeting at ICANN85.
Read more about the ccNSO at ICANN85: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYArJg
 
Session Leader: Bart Boswinkel
Staff Facilitator: Joke Braeken
Facilitators
BB

Bart Boswinkel

ICANN Org
Bart started working for ICANN in October 2005 and currently serves as Vice President, Policy Development Support, where he is responsible for working with the ccNSO on policy and related matters.
avatar for Joke Braeken

Joke Braeken

Policy Development Support Senior Manager (ccNSO), ICANN Org
Saturday March 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am IST
Room 204 A/B ICANN 85 - Community Forum - Mumbai

9:00am IST

GAC Opening Plenary
Saturday March 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am IST
09:00 IST (UTC+5.5), 7 March 2026
03:30 UTC, 7 March 2026
Lotus Ballroom 1 (GAC)
ID# 17839
 
Session Details
The session will include an introduction to ICANN85 by the Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) Chair, followed by a "tour de table" of GAC members and observers.
 
Session Leader: Julia Charvolen
Staff Facilitator: Robert Hoggarth
 
Session Recordings
Zoom Archive
English audio archive
Archivo de audio en español
Archive audio en français
中文音频存档
Архив аудиозаписей на русском языке
أرشيف التسجيلات الصوتية باللغة العربية
Arquivo de áudio em português
 
Facilitators
avatar for Julia Charvolen

Julia Charvolen

GAC Advice and Policy Support Manager, ICANN Org
Saturday March 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am IST
Lotus Ballroom 1 (GAC) ICANN 85 - Community Forum - Mumbai

9:00am IST

GDS: IGO-INGO Curative Rights IRT Work Session
Saturday March 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am IST
09:00 IST (UTC+5.5), 7 March 2026
03:30 UTC, 7 March 2026
Room 105 A/B
ID# 17699
 
Session Details
This session will be a meeting of the International Governmental and International Non-Governmental (IGO-INGO) Curative Rights Implementation Review Team (IRT), which is assisting ICANN org on two matters: the implementation of the policy recommendations in the Final Reports of the Policy Development Process (PDP) on IGO-INGO Access to Curative Rights Protection Mechanisms, and the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on Specific Curative Rights Protections for IGOs.
This is an open IRT working session. Non-IRT members and observers are welcome to attend. Proceedings will be structured to allow IRT members to focus fully on progressing the work agenda. Questions will be invited at the end of the session.
Agenda wiki page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/gQDrLQ Policy Outlook Report: go.icann.org/outlook85
 
Session Leader: Peter Eakin
Staff Facilitator: Peter Eakin
 
Session Recordings
Zoom Archive
English audio archive
 
Facilitators
PE

Peter Eakin

ICANN Org
Saturday March 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am IST
Room 105 A/B ICANN 85 - Community Forum - Mumbai

9:00am IST

GNSO: NCSG Interim HRIA DNS Abuse PDP
Saturday March 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am IST
09:00 IST (UTC+5.5), 7 March 2026
03:30 UTC, 7 March 2026
Jasmine Hall 1B (GNSO)
ID# 17711
 
Session Details
This session focuses on how to carry out a practical human rights check within DNS Abuse PDP work. We will briefly describe the current approach to human rights check and how these human rights risks are noted today. We will then open the floor for questions and concrete suggestions on gaps, problem areas, and what needs to be developed further so the checklist becomes clearer, more consistent, and easier to apply in future PDP phases. This is just a brainstorming session organized by NCSG and does not have any policy-making weight.
Policy Outlook Report: go.icann.org/outlook85 Agenda wiki page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQApKg
 
Session Leader: Andrea Glandon
Staff Facilitator: Andrea Glandon
 
Session Recordings
Zoom Archive
English audio archive
 
Facilitators
avatar for Andrea Glandon
Saturday March 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am IST
Jasmine Hall 1B (GNSO) ICANN 85 - Community Forum - Mumbai

10:00am IST

AM Coffee Break
Saturday March 7, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am IST
10:00 IST (UTC+5.5), 7 March 2026
04:30 UTC, 7 March 2026
Jasmine Hall 1
ID# 17940
 
Participation
This session does not include public remote participation.
 
Session Details
Join us for coffee/tea and light snacks on Level 3 in Jasmine Hall 1
 
Session Leader: Ria Otanes
Saturday March 7, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am IST
Jasmine Hall 1 ICANN 85 - Community Forum - Mumbai

10:30am IST

How it Works: IROS and IANA
Saturday March 7, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm IST
10:30 IST (UTC+5.5), 7 March 2026
05:00 UTC, 7 March 2026
Jasmine Hall 1A (Secondary Ballroom/Brd Wrkshp)
ID# 17665
 
Session Details
This is an onboarding session for ICANN85 newcomers, including Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN Program participants. Here, participants can meet and speak with staff members of both the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) and the Identifier Research, Operations, and Security (IROS) function.
Main Presenters: John Crain (ICANN Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer) and Kim Davies (Vice President or IANA Services and President of Public Technical Identifiers)
 
Session Leader: Siranush Vardanyan
Staff Facilitator: Siranush Vardanyan
 
Session Recordings
Zoom Archive
English audio archive
Archivo de audio en español
Hindi audio archive
 
Facilitators
avatar for Siranush Vardanyan

Siranush Vardanyan

Fellowship Program Manager, ICANN Org
Saturday March 7, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm IST
Jasmine Hall 1A (Secondary Ballroom/Brd Wrkshp) ICANN 85 - Community Forum - Mumbai

10:30am IST

At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group
Saturday March 7, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm IST
10:30 IST (UTC+5.5), 7 March 2026
05:00 UTC, 7 March 2026
Jasmine Hall 1C (At-Large)
ID# 17871
 
Session Details
The At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group will include an overview of current policy advice development, including a focus on DNS abuse mitigation related to the new GNSO DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1.Agenda: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQDkIg
 
Session Leader: Ozan Sahin
Staff Facilitator: Gisella Gruber
 
Session Recordings
Zoom Archive
English audio archive
Archivo de audio en español
Archive audio en français
 
Facilitators
avatar for Gisella Gruber

Gisella Gruber

Manager, Operations Support, ALAC-At-Large , ICANN Org
Gisella Gruber joined ICANN in January 2009 as part of the Policy Team Secretariat to support the GNSO and At-Large community. Her role has expanded significantly with the growth of the At-Large community and the Policy Department. Gisella is responsible for management support to... Read More →
avatar for Ozan Sahin

Ozan Sahin

Policy Development Support Sr. Specialist, ICANN Org
Ozan Sahin has been a member of the ICANN org. Policy Development Support function for eleven years. He provides support to Address Supporting Organization, At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group, Root Server System Advisory Committee, and Empowered Community Administration. He... Read More →
Saturday March 7, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm IST
Jasmine Hall 1C (At-Large) ICANN 85 - Community Forum - Mumbai

10:30am IST

ccNSO: Internet Governance Liaison Committee Session
Saturday March 7, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm IST
10:30 IST (UTC+5.5), 7 March 2026
05:00 UTC, 7 March 2026
Room 204 A/B
ID# 17812
 
Session Details
This working session of the Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) Internet Governance Liaison Committee will focus on advancing the committee’s work plan, including ongoing activities and upcoming priorities. The session will provide an opportunity to discuss key issues and plan next steps in support of the ccNSO’s engagement on Internet governance matters.
Read more about the ccNSO at ICANN85: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYArJg
 
Session Leader: Bart Boswinkel
Staff Facilitator: Joke Braeken
 
Session Recordings
Zoom Archive
English audio archive
 
Facilitators
BB

Bart Boswinkel

ICANN Org
Bart started working for ICANN in October 2005 and currently serves as Vice President, Policy Development Support, where he is responsible for working with the ccNSO on policy and related matters.
avatar for Joke Braeken

Joke Braeken

Policy Development Support Senior Manager (ccNSO), ICANN Org
Saturday March 7, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm IST
Room 204 A/B ICANN 85 - Community Forum - Mumbai

10:30am IST

GAC Operational Updates and Meeting with the ASO
Saturday March 7, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm IST
10:30 IST (UTC+5.5), 7 March 2026
05:00 UTC, 7 March 2026
Lotus Ballroom 1 (GAC)
ID# 17842
 
Session Details
10:30-11:15 (45 mins): GAC Operational Updates
  • During this session GAC delegates will issue-spot several important upcoming initiatives covered by the committee's annual plan including, consideration of the ICANN Continuous Improvements Framework, conduct of the annual GAC leader election cycle for 2026. Time is also set aside to review the process for production of the ICANN85 GAC Communiqué with all committee delegates. The GAC will also discuss options for GAC contributions to future ICANN Nominating Committee activities.
11:15-12:00 (45 mins): GAC Meeting with the Address Supporting Organization (ASO)
  • The GAC will be meeting with the Address Supporting Organization (ASO) to discuss public policy matters of mutual interest and particularly on matters pertaining to the governance of the RIR system, including the criteria for the (de)recognition of Regional Internet Registries (ICP-2).
 
Session Leader: Julia Charvolen
Staff Facilitator: Robert Hoggarth
 
Session Recordings
Zoom Archive
English audio archive
Archivo de audio en español
Archive audio en français
中文音频存档
Архив аудиозаписей на русском языке
أرشيف التسجيلات الصوتية باللغة العربية
Arquivo de áudio em português
 
Facilitators
avatar for Julia Charvolen

Julia Charvolen

GAC Advice and Policy Support Manager, ICANN Org
Saturday March 7, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm IST
Lotus Ballroom 1 (GAC) ICANN 85 - Community Forum - Mumbai

10:30am IST

GNSO: CPH Membership Meeting [C]
Saturday March 7, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm IST
10:30 IST (UTC+5.5), 7 March 2026
05:00 UTC, 7 March 2026
Room 105 A/B
ID# 17759
 
Participation
This session does not include public remote participation.
 
Session Details
Meeting of the Contracted Party House Membership.
Policy Outlook Report: go.icann.org/outlook85
 
Session Leader: Terri Agnew
Staff Facilitator: Sue Schuler
Facilitators
avatar for Terri Agnew

Terri Agnew

Policy Operations Senior Specialist (GNSO), ICANN Org
Saturday March 7, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm IST
Room 105 A/B ICANN 85 - Community Forum - Mumbai

10:30am IST

GNSO: IPC Membership Work Session [C]
Saturday March 7, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm IST
10:30 IST (UTC+5.5), 7 March 2026
05:00 UTC, 7 March 2026
Room 206 A/B
ID# 17703
 
Participation
This session does not include public remote participation.
 
Session Details
Closed work session for the Intellectual Property Constituency (IPC) Membership.
Policy Outlook Report: go.icann.org/outlook85
 
Session Leader: Devan Reed
Staff Facilitator: Devan Reed
Facilitators
avatar for Devan Reed

Devan Reed

ICANN Org
Saturday March 7, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm IST
Room 206 A/B ICANN 85 - Community Forum - Mumbai

10:30am IST

GNSO: Latin Script Diacritics PDP WG (1 of 2)
Saturday March 7, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm IST
10:30 IST (UTC+5.5), 7 March 2026
05:00 UTC, 7 March 2026
Jasmine Hall 1B (GNSO)
ID# 17689
 
Session Details
Through this Working Session, the Latin Script Diacritics (LD) Policy Development Process (PDP) Working Group (WG) will review its Public Comment submissions to work towards completing its Final Report.
Policy Outlook Report: go.icann.org/outlook85 Agenda wiki page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQANKQ
 
Session Leader: Saewon Lee
Staff Facilitator: Terri Agnew
 
Session Recordings
Zoom Archive
English audio archive
 
Facilitators
avatar for Terri Agnew

Terri Agnew

Policy Operations Senior Specialist (GNSO), ICANN Org
avatar for Saewon Lee

Saewon Lee

Policy Development Support Manager (GNSO), ICANN Org
Saewon joined ICANN in December 2023 as a Policy Development Support Manager (GNSO). She will steward the Policy Development Process from beginning to end by, among other things, drafting reports on complicated policy issues, supporting working groups by fostering discussion on oftentimes... Read More →
Saturday March 7, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm IST
Jasmine Hall 1B (GNSO) ICANN 85 - Community Forum - Mumbai

10:30am IST

SSAC Members: Leadership Team Meeting [C]
Saturday March 7, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm IST
10:30 IST (UTC+5.5), 7 March 2026
05:00 UTC, 7 March 2026
Jasmine Hall 1D (ccNSO)
ID# 17648
 
Participation
This session does not include public remote participation.
 
Session Details
Closed membership meeting of the Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC).
 
Session Leader: Danielle Rutherford
Staff Facilitator: Kathy Schnitt
Facilitators
DR

Danielle Rutherford

Policy and Technology Senior Manager, ICANN Org
KS

Kathy Schnitt

SSAC Support Specialist, ICANN Org
Saturday March 7, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm IST
Jasmine Hall 1D (ccNSO) ICANN 85 - Community Forum - Mumbai

1:15pm IST

How It Works: ICANN Policy
Saturday March 7, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm IST
13:15 IST (UTC+5.5), 7 March 2026
07:45 UTC, 7 March 2026
Jasmine Hall 1A (Secondary Ballroom/Brd Wrkshp)
ID# 17666
 
Session Details
This is an onboarding session for ICANN85 newcomers, including Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN Program participants. Here, participants have the opportunity to learn how ICANN formulates and enacts policy. Participants can also meet and speak with with ICANN Policy Development Support staff members.
Main Presenter: Carlos Reyes, ICANN Senior Director of Technical Policy and Advice
 
Session Leader: Siranush Vardanyan
Staff Facilitator: Siranush Vardanyan
 
Session Recordings
Zoom Archive
English audio archive
Archivo de audio en español
Hindi audio archive
 
Facilitators
avatar for Siranush Vardanyan

Siranush Vardanyan

Fellowship Program Manager, ICANN Org
Saturday March 7, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm IST
Jasmine Hall 1A (Secondary Ballroom/Brd Wrkshp) ICANN 85 - Community Forum - Mumbai

1:15pm IST

At-Large: The Art of Productive Meetings
Saturday March 7, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm IST
13:15 IST (UTC+5.5), 7 March 2026
07:45 UTC, 7 March 2026
Jasmine Hall 1C (At-Large)
ID# 17872
 
Session Details
Description: This Open ALAC/At-Large training session will examine the factors that contribute to effective meetings and those that hinder them. The session features two interactive exercises focused on the respective roles of the Chair and meeting participants.
Session participants will work in small language-based groups (English, French, and Spanish) to ensure inclusive and meaningful engagement. The activities are grounded in real world experiences from ALAC/At-Large meetings and are designed with an understanding of ICANN processes and dynamics of a bottom-up multistakeholder global environment.
 
Session Leader: Heidi Ullrich
Staff Facilitator: Gisella Gruber
 
Session Recordings
Zoom Archive
English audio archive
Archivo de audio en español
Archive audio en français
 
Facilitators
avatar for Gisella Gruber

Gisella Gruber

Manager, Operations Support, ALAC-At-Large , ICANN Org
Gisella Gruber joined ICANN in January 2009 as part of the Policy Team Secretariat to support the GNSO and At-Large community. Her role has expanded significantly with the growth of the At-Large community and the Policy Department. Gisella is responsible for management support to... Read More →
HU

Heidi Ullrich

ICANN Org
Saturday March 7, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm IST
Jasmine Hall 1C (At-Large) ICANN 85 - Community Forum - Mumbai

1:15pm IST

ccNSO: DNS Abuse Standing Committee Work Session
Saturday March 7, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm IST
13:15 IST (UTC+5.5), 7 March 2026
07:45 UTC, 7 March 2026
Room 204 A/B
ID# 17813
 
Session Details
The Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) Domain Name System (DNS) Abuse Standing Committee will review priorities, define objectives, and outline next steps to guide the committee's activities going forward.
Read more about the ccNSO at ICANN85: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYArJg
 
Session Leader: Bart Boswinkel
Staff Facilitator: Claudia Ruiz
 
Session Recordings
Zoom Archive
English audio archive
 
Facilitators
BB

Bart Boswinkel

ICANN Org
Bart started working for ICANN in October 2005 and currently serves as Vice President, Policy Development Support, where he is responsible for working with the ccNSO on policy and related matters.
avatar for Claudia Ruiz

Claudia Ruiz

Policy Operations Coordinator, ICANN Org
Saturday March 7, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm IST
Room 204 A/B ICANN 85 - Community Forum - Mumbai

1:15pm IST

GAC Discussion on Universal Acceptance
Saturday March 7, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm IST
13:15 IST (UTC+5.5), 7 March 2026
07:45 UTC, 7 March 2026
Lotus Ballroom 1 (GAC)
ID# 17844
 
Session Details
During this interactive session, attendees will discuss the role of governments in advancing UA adoption via shared experiences and case studies, hear information on recent public sector activities and share plans for UA Day 2026.
 
Session Leader: Julia Charvolen
Staff Facilitator: Robert Hoggarth
 
Session Recordings
Zoom Archive
English audio archive
Archivo de audio en español
Archive audio en français
中文音频存档
Архив аудиозаписей на русском языке
أرشيف التسجيلات الصوتية باللغة العربية
Arquivo de áudio em português
 
Facilitators
avatar for Julia Charvolen

Julia Charvolen

GAC Advice and Policy Support Manager, ICANN Org
Saturday March 7, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm IST
Lotus Ballroom 1 (GAC) ICANN 85 - Community Forum - Mumbai

1:15pm IST

GNSO: Latin Script Diacritics PDP WG (2 of 2)
Saturday March 7, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm IST
13:15 IST (UTC+5.5), 7 March 2026
07:45 UTC, 7 March 2026
Jasmine Hall 1B (GNSO)
ID# 17693
 
Session Details
Through this Working Session, the Latin Script Diacritics (LD) Policy Development Process (PDP) Working Group (WG) will review its Public Comment submissions to work towards completing its Final Report.
Policy Outlook Report: go.icann.org/outlook85
Agenda wiki page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYANKQ
 
Session Leader: Saewon Lee
Staff Facilitator: Terri Agnew
 
Session Recordings
Zoom Archive
English audio archive
 
Facilitators
avatar for Terri Agnew

Terri Agnew

Policy Operations Senior Specialist (GNSO), ICANN Org
avatar for Saewon Lee

Saewon Lee

Policy Development Support Manager (GNSO), ICANN Org
Saewon joined ICANN in December 2023 as a Policy Development Support Manager (GNSO). She will steward the Policy Development Process from beginning to end by, among other things, drafting reports on complicated policy issues, supporting working groups by fostering discussion on oftentimes... Read More →
Saturday March 7, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm IST
Jasmine Hall 1B (GNSO) ICANN 85 - Community Forum - Mumbai

1:15pm IST

GNSO: NCPH Work Session
Saturday March 7, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm IST
13:15 IST (UTC+5.5), 7 March 2026
07:45 UTC, 7 March 2026
Room 105 A/B
ID# 17707
 
Session Details
A collaborative session of the Non-Contracted Party House (NCPH).
Policy Outlook Report: go.icann.org/outlook85 Agenda wiki page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/DgAlKg
 
Session Leader: Andrea Glandon
Staff Facilitator: Andrea Glandon
 
Session Recordings
Zoom Archive
English audio archive
 
Facilitators
avatar for Andrea Glandon
Saturday March 7, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm IST
Room 105 A/B ICANN 85 - Community Forum - Mumbai

1:15pm IST

RSSAC Work Session (1 of 4)
Saturday March 7, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm IST
13:15 IST (UTC+5.5), 7 March 2026
07:45 UTC, 7 March 2026
Room 206 A/B
ID# 17798
 
Session Details
This is a work session for the Root Server System Advisory Committee (RSSAC) Caucus to discuss potential work party actions. The meeting is open to observers.
 
Session Leader: Daniel Gluck
 
Session Recordings
Zoom Archive
English audio archive
 
Facilitators
avatar for Daniel Gluck

Daniel Gluck

Policy Development Support Specialist, ICANN Org
Saturday March 7, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm IST
Room 206 A/B ICANN 85 - Community Forum - Mumbai

1:15pm IST

SSAC Lightning Talks (1 of 2)
Saturday March 7, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm IST
13:15 IST (UTC+5.5), 7 March 2026
07:45 UTC, 7 March 2026
Jasmine Hall 1D (ccNSO)
ID# 17649
 
Session Details
Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC) Lightning Talks present concise, technical perspectives on current Security, Stability, and Resiliency issues, independent of ongoing SSAC studies. Each talk includes a quick question-and-answer period. The goal is to encourage a fast-paced exchange of ideas and insights.
Agenda:DELEG RRTYPE that the IETF is inventing ~ John Levine (15 minutes)New bitflip measurements ~ Peter Thomassen (20 minutes)AI Driven Cyber Threat: How Prepared Are We Really? ~ Nabil Benamar (15 minutes)Testing Resolver Behaviors With Broken Authoritative Servers ~ Wes Hardaker (20 minutes)Additional Q&A (5 minutes)
 
Session Leader: Danielle Rutherford
Staff Facilitator: Kathy Schnitt
 
Session Recordings
Zoom Archive
English audio archive
 
Facilitators
DR

Danielle Rutherford

Policy and Technology Senior Manager, ICANN Org
KS

Kathy Schnitt

SSAC Support Specialist, ICANN Org
Saturday March 7, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm IST
Jasmine Hall 1D (ccNSO) ICANN 85 - Community Forum - Mumbai

2:30pm IST

PM Coffee Break
Saturday March 7, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm IST
14:30 IST (UTC+5.5), 7 March 2026
09:00 UTC, 7 March 2026
Jasmine Hall 1
ID# 17946
 
Participation
This session does not include public remote participation.
 
Session Details
Join us for coffee/tea and light snacks on Level 3 in Jasmine Hall 1
 
Session Leader: Ria Otanes
Saturday March 7, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm IST
Jasmine Hall 1 ICANN 85 - Community Forum - Mumbai

3:00pm IST

Get to Know the ICANN Community: GNSO and IPC
Saturday March 7, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm IST
15:00 IST (UTC+5.5), 7 March 2026
09:30 UTC, 7 March 2026
Jasmine Hall 1A (Secondary Ballroom/Brd Wrkshp)
ID# 17667
 
Session Details
This is an onboarding session for ICANN85 newcomers, including Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN Programs participants. Here, participants will have the opportunity to meet with the representatives of Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) and Intellectual Property Constituency (IPC).
Main Presenters: Susan Payne (GNSO), John McElwaine and David Hughes (IPC)
 
Session Leader: Siranush Vardanyan
Staff Facilitator: Siranush Vardanyan
 
Session Recordings
Zoom Archive
English audio archive
Archivo de audio en español
Hindi audio archive
 
Facilitators
avatar for Siranush Vardanyan

Siranush Vardanyan

Fellowship Program Manager, ICANN Org
Saturday March 7, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm IST
Jasmine Hall 1A (Secondary Ballroom/Brd Wrkshp) ICANN 85 - Community Forum - Mumbai

3:00pm IST

ccNSO: Universal Acceptance Committee Work Session
Saturday March 7, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm IST
15:00 IST (UTC+5.5), 7 March 2026
09:30 UTC, 7 March 2026
Room 204 A/B
ID# 17814
 
Session Details
The ccNSO Universal Acceptance (UA) Committee will meet to prepare for the UA session at Tech Day, focused on enhancing UA-readiness and strengthening UA-related efforts across the community.
Read more about the ccNSO at ICANN85: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYArJg
 
Session Leader: Bart Boswinkel
Staff Facilitator: Claudia Ruiz
 
Session Recordings
Zoom Archive
English audio archive
 
Facilitators
BB

Bart Boswinkel

ICANN Org
Bart started working for ICANN in October 2005 and currently serves as Vice President, Policy Development Support, where he is responsible for working with the ccNSO on policy and related matters.
avatar for Claudia Ruiz

Claudia Ruiz

Policy Operations Coordinator, ICANN Org
Saturday March 7, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm IST
Room 204 A/B ICANN 85 - Community Forum - Mumbai

3:00pm IST

GAC Capacity Development Session (1 of 2)
Saturday March 7, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm IST
15:00 IST (UTC+5.5), 7 March 2026
09:30 UTC, 7 March 2026
Lotus Ballroom 1 (GAC)
ID# 17845
 
Session Details
From awareness to readiness: the GAC’s role. This session would build directly on the GAC February webinar and focus on what members need to know in order to engage meaningfully.
 
Session Leader: Julia Charvolen
Staff Facilitator: Robert Hoggarth
 
Session Recordings
Zoom Archive
English audio archive
Archivo de audio en español
Archive audio en français
中文音频存档
Архив аудиозаписей на русском языке
أرشيف التسجيلات الصوتية باللغة العربية
Arquivo de áudio em português
 
Facilitators
avatar for Julia Charvolen

Julia Charvolen

GAC Advice and Policy Support Manager, ICANN Org
Saturday March 7, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm IST
Lotus Ballroom 1 (GAC) ICANN 85 - Community Forum - Mumbai

3:00pm IST

GNSO: CPH Executive Committees Meeting [C]
Saturday March 7, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm IST
15:00 IST (UTC+5.5), 7 March 2026
09:30 UTC, 7 March 2026
Room 105 A/B
ID# 17760
 
Participation
This session does not include public remote participation.
 
Session Details
Meeting of the Contracted Party House (CPH) Executive Committees (ExComs).
Policy Outlook Report: go.icann.org/outlook85
 
Session Leader: Terri Agnew
Staff Facilitator: Sue Schuler
Facilitators
avatar for Terri Agnew

Terri Agnew

Policy Operations Senior Specialist (GNSO), ICANN Org
Saturday March 7, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm IST
Room 105 A/B ICANN 85 - Community Forum - Mumbai

3:00pm IST

GNSO: DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Group Session (1 of 4)
Saturday March 7, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm IST
15:00 IST (UTC+5.5), 7 March 2026
09:30 UTC, 7 March 2026
Jasmine Hall 1B (GNSO)
ID# 17694
 
Session Details
In December 2025, the GNSO Council initiated the Policy Development Process (PDP) on DNS Abuse Mitigation with a focus on "Associated Domain Check". This PDP (DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP 1) seeks to create an obligation for registrars to investigate other domains associated with a customer account or registrant where at least one domain of that registrant is found to be engaged in DNS Abuse, as defined in the RAA. This session will be a working session of the PDP Working Group, where they discuss the progress and next steps.
Policy Outlook Report: go.icann.org/outlook85 Agenda wiki page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYAzKQ
 
Session Leader: Feodora Hamza
Staff Facilitator: John Emery
 
Session Recordings
Zoom Archive
English audio archive
 
Facilitators
avatar for John Emery

John Emery

ICANN Org
avatar for Feodora Hamza

Feodora Hamza

Policy Development Support Manager, ICANN Org
Saturday March 7, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm IST
Jasmine Hall 1B (GNSO) ICANN 85 - Community Forum - Mumbai

3:00pm IST

Joint Session: NCSG and SSAC
Saturday March 7, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm IST
15:00 IST (UTC+5.5), 7 March 2026
09:30 UTC, 7 March 2026
Jasmine Hall 1D (ccNSO)
ID# 17708
 
Session Details
A joint session with the Noncommercial Stakeholders Group (NCSG) and the Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC).
Policy Outlook Report: go.icann.org/outlook85 Agenda wiki page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYAmKg
 
Session Leader: Andrea Glandon
Staff Facilitator: Andrea Glandon
 
Session Recordings
Zoom Archive
English audio archive
 
Facilitators
avatar for Andrea Glandon
Saturday March 7, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm IST
Jasmine Hall 1D (ccNSO) ICANN 85 - Community Forum - Mumbai

3:00pm IST

RSSAC Work Session (2 of 4)
Saturday March 7, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm IST
15:00 IST (UTC+5.5), 7 March 2026
09:30 UTC, 7 March 2026
Room 206 A/B
ID# 17799
 
Session Details
This is a work session for Root Server System Advisory Committee (RSSAC) to discuss ongoing work matters and to prepare for their Joint Session with the ICANN Board. The meeting is open to observers.
 
Session Leader: Daniel Gluck
 
Session Recordings
Zoom Archive
English audio archive
 
Facilitators
avatar for Daniel Gluck

Daniel Gluck

Policy Development Support Specialist, ICANN Org
Saturday March 7, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm IST
Room 206 A/B ICANN 85 - Community Forum - Mumbai

4:30pm IST

2026 Round: Registry Service Provider (RSP) Evaluation Program
Saturday March 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm IST
16:30 IST (UTC+5.5), 7 March 2026
11:00 UTC, 7 March 2026
Jasmine Hall 1A (Secondary Ballroom/Brd Wrkshp)
ID# 17725
 
Session Details
Presentation on the Registry Service Provider evaluation program including information about the opening of the RSP program’s second submission period, concurrent with the opening of the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round application window.
 
Session Leader: Kristy Buckley
Staff Facilitator: Gustavo Lozano Ibarra
 
Session Recordings
Zoom Archive
English audio archive
 
Facilitators
avatar for Kristy Buckley
Saturday March 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm IST
Jasmine Hall 1A (Secondary Ballroom/Brd Wrkshp) ICANN 85 - Community Forum - Mumbai

4:30pm IST

Get to Know the ICANN Community: SSAC and ALAC
Saturday March 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm IST
16:30 IST (UTC+5.5), 7 March 2026
11:00 UTC, 7 March 2026
Jasmine Hall 1C (At-Large)
ID# 17668
 
Session Details
This is an onboarding session for ICANN85 newcomers, including Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN Program participants. Here, participants will have the opportunity to meet with representatives of Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC), At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) representatives, and Regional At-Large Organization leaders.
Main Presenters: Ram Mohan and Tara Whalen (SSAC) and Jonathan Zuck (ALAC)
 
Session Leader: Siranush Vardanyan
Staff Facilitator: Siranush Vardanyan
 
Session Recordings
Zoom Archive
English audio archive
Archivo de audio en español
Hindi audio archive
 
Facilitators
avatar for Siranush Vardanyan

Siranush Vardanyan

Fellowship Program Manager, ICANN Org
Saturday March 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm IST
Jasmine Hall 1C (At-Large) ICANN 85 - Community Forum - Mumbai

4:30pm IST

ccNSO: IANA Public Records Study Group Work Session
Saturday March 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm IST
16:30 IST (UTC+5.5), 7 March 2026
11:00 UTC, 7 March 2026
Jasmine Hall 1D (ccNSO)
ID# 17815
 
Session Details
This Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) Study Group will meet to advance its workplan. The Study Group aims to evaluate the purpose and accuracy of IANA's public records, consider whether changes or new records are needed, explore options for addressing inaccuracies, and possibly recommend new ccNSO policies or practices.
Read more about the ccNSO at ICANN85: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYArJg
 
Session Leader: Bart Boswinkel
Staff Facilitator: Claudia Ruiz
 
Session Recordings
Zoom Archive
English audio archive
 
Facilitators
BB

Bart Boswinkel

ICANN Org
Bart started working for ICANN in October 2005 and currently serves as Vice President, Policy Development Support, where he is responsible for working with the ccNSO on policy and related matters.
avatar for Claudia Ruiz

Claudia Ruiz

Policy Operations Coordinator, ICANN Org
Saturday March 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm IST
Jasmine Hall 1D (ccNSO) ICANN 85 - Community Forum - Mumbai

4:30pm IST

GAC Capacity Development Session (2 of 2)
Saturday March 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm IST
16:30 IST (UTC+5.5), 7 March 2026
11:00 UTC, 7 March 2026
Lotus Ballroom 1 (GAC)
ID# 17846
 
Session Details
The Next Round capacity development discussion will help GAC members prepare for the upcoming facilitated dialogue on the relationship between the Registry Service Provider (RSP) program and the Applicant Support Program (ASP) that will take place at ICANN86.
 
Session Leader: Julia Charvolen
Staff Facilitator: Robert Hoggarth
 
Session Recordings
Zoom Archive
English audio archive
Archivo de audio en español
Archive audio en français
中文音频存档
Архив аудиозаписей на русском языке
أرشيف التسجيلات الصوتية باللغة العربية
Arquivo de áudio em português
 
Facilitators
avatar for Julia Charvolen

Julia Charvolen

GAC Advice and Policy Support Manager, ICANN Org
Saturday March 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm IST
Lotus Ballroom 1 (GAC) ICANN 85 - Community Forum - Mumbai

4:30pm IST

GNSO: CPH Executive Committees with ICANN Senior Staff [C]
Saturday March 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm IST
16:30 IST (UTC+5.5), 7 March 2026
11:00 UTC, 7 March 2026
Room 105 A/B
ID# 17761
 
Participation
This session does not include public remote participation.
 
Session Details
Meeting of the Contracted Party House Executive Committees with ICANN senior staff.
Policy Outlook Report: go.icann.org/outlook85
 
Session Leader: Terri Agnew
Staff Facilitator: Sue Schuler
Facilitators
avatar for Terri Agnew

Terri Agnew

Policy Operations Senior Specialist (GNSO), ICANN Org
Saturday March 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm IST
Room 105 A/B ICANN 85 - Community Forum - Mumbai

4:30pm IST

GNSO: DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Group Session (2 of 4)
Saturday March 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm IST
16:30 IST (UTC+5.5), 7 March 2026
11:00 UTC, 7 March 2026
Jasmine Hall 1B (GNSO)
ID# 17695
 
Session Details
In December 2025, the GNSO Council initiated the Policy Development Process (PDP) on DNS Abuse Mitigation with a focus on "Associated Domain Check". This PDP (DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP 1) seeks to create an obligation for registrars to investigate other domains associated with a customer account or registrant where at least one domain of that registrant is found to be engaged in DNS Abuse, as defined in the RAA. This session will be a working session of the PDP Working Group, where they discuss the progress and next steps.
Policy Outlook Report: go.icann.org/outlook85 Agenda wiki page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYAzKQ
 
Session Leader: Feodora Hamza
Staff Facilitator: John Emery
 
Session Recordings
Zoom Archive
English audio archive
 
Facilitators
avatar for John Emery

John Emery

ICANN Org
avatar for Feodora Hamza

Feodora Hamza

Policy Development Support Manager, ICANN Org
Saturday March 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm IST
Jasmine Hall 1B (GNSO) ICANN 85 - Community Forum - Mumbai

4:30pm IST

GNSO: NCSG Policy Committee Work Session (1 of 2)
Saturday March 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm IST
16:30 IST (UTC+5.5), 7 March 2026
11:00 UTC, 7 March 2026
Room 204 A/B
ID# 17706
 
Session Details
Meeting of Noncommercial Stakeholder Group (NCSG) members to discuss the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council agenda and other related policy matters.
Policy Outlook Report: go.icann.org/outlook85 Agenda wiki page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYC1Kw
 
Session Leader: Andrea Glandon
Staff Facilitator: Andrea Glandon
 
Session Recordings
Zoom Archive
English audio archive
 
Facilitators
avatar for Andrea Glandon
Saturday March 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm IST
Room 204 A/B ICANN 85 - Community Forum - Mumbai

4:30pm IST

RSSAC Work Session (3 of 4)
Saturday March 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm IST
16:30 IST (UTC+5.5), 7 March 2026
11:00 UTC, 7 March 2026
Room 206 A/B
ID# 17800
 
Session Details
This is a work session for Root Server System Advisory Committee (RSSAC) to discuss the Review of Reviews Cross Community Group. The meeting is open to observers.
 
Session Leader: Daniel Gluck
 
Session Recordings
Zoom Archive
English audio archive
 
Facilitators
avatar for Daniel Gluck

Daniel Gluck

Policy Development Support Specialist, ICANN Org
Saturday March 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm IST
Room 206 A/B ICANN 85 - Community Forum - Mumbai

5:30pm IST

ICANN85 Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN Networking Event
Saturday March 7, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm IST
17:30 IST (UTC+5.5), 7 March 2026
12:00 UTC, 7 March 2026.
Jasmine Hall 1
ID# 17669.
 
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• Languages Available: English
 
Session Details
This session gives ICANN85 Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN Program participants the opportunity to interact and network with one another, along with members of the ICANN Board, community, and organization.
 
Session Leader: Siranush Vardanyan
Staff Facilitator: Siranush Vardanyan
Facilitators
avatar for Siranush Vardanyan

Siranush Vardanyan

Fellowship Program Manager, ICANN Org
Saturday March 7, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm IST
Jasmine Hall 1 ICANN 85 - Community Forum - Mumbai
 
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