The GAC Geo Names Working Group will be working on its workplan
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Staff Leader: Olof Nordling

GNSO Policy Development Process Working Group on a next-generation gTLD Registration Directory Service (RDS) to replace WHOIS (Next-Gen RDS).
Overview: This is a face-to-face meeting of the GNSO Policy Development Process Working Group on a next-generation gTLD Registration Directory Service (RDS) to replace WHOIS (Next-Gen RDS). This Working Group has been tasked by the GNSO Council to provide it with recommendations on the following questions: What are the fundamental requirements for gTLD registration data and is a new policy framework and next-generation RDS needed to address these requirements? The majority of this WG meeting is expected to focus upon using available inputs to develop a comprehensive and inclusive list of possible requirements for gTLD registration data and directory services.
Who should attend and why: Community members that collect, store, provide, or use registration data using the WHOIS system today have a vested interest in the outcome of this PDP. The WG is currently gathering available inputs and possible requirements for gTLD registration directory services. This session provides an opportunity for WG members, WG observers and guests to help shape possible requirements to be deliberated upon by this WG. The WG will strive to reach consensus on requirements, using them to decide if and why a next-generation RDS is needed to replace WHOIS.
What to expect from this session: This session will be led by RDS PDP WG chair Chuck Gomes, supported by vice chairs David Cake, Susan Kawaguchi, and Michele Neylon and by ICANN Policy Staff members Marika Konings and Lisa Phifer. During this session, the WG will focus on making progress on near-term tasks outlined in the WG's work plan (see https://community.icann.org/x/oIxlAw and the session agenda).
This meeting will be open to both WG members, WG observers and guests. For further information about this PDP, please see https://community.icann.org/x/rjJ-Ag
Agenda: https://community.icann.org/x/iA6OAw
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Staff Leader: Marika Konings

The GAC Public Safety WG will work on its workplan
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Staff Leader: Olof Nordling

Discussion of the Proposed Amendments to the Base New gTLD Registry Agreement
Session Description: On 31 May 2016, ICANN issued for public comment proposed amendments to the base New gTLD Registry Agreement. Section 7.7(a) of the Registry Agreement provides a mechanism enabling ICANN or the Registries Stakeholder Group (RySG) to periodically initiate negotiations to discuss revisions to the Registry Agreement. The amendments are the result of several months of negotiations between the parties. This session is an opportunity for interested stakeholders to come together to discuss the changes proposed.
Agenda: https://community.icann.org/x/UB_OAw
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Staff Leader: Krista Papac

Overview: This is a face-to-face meeting of the GNSO Policy Development Process Working Group on a next-generation gTLD Registration Directory Service (RDS) to replace WHOIS (Next-Gen RDS). This Working Group has been tasked by the GNSO Council to provide it with recommendations on the following questions: What are the fundamental requirements for gTLD registration data and is a new policy framework and next-generation RDS needed to address these requirements? The majority of this WG meeting is expected to focus upon using available inputs to develop a comprehensive and inclusive list of possible requirements for gTLD registration data and directory services.
Who should attend and why: Community members that collect, store, provide, or use registration data using the WHOIS system today have a vested interest in the outcome of this PDP. The WG is currently gathering available inputs and possible requirements for gTLD registration directory services. This session provides an opportunity for WG members, WG observers and guests to help shape possible requirements to be deliberated upon by this WG. The WG will strive to reach consensus on requirements, using them to decide if and why a next-generation RDS is needed to replace WHOIS.
What to expect from this session: This session will be led by RDS PDP WG chair Chuck Gomes, supported by vice chairs David Cake, Susan Kawaguchi, and Michele Neylon and by ICANN Policy Staff members Marika Konings and Lisa Phifer. During this session, the WG will focus on making progress on near-term tasks outlined in the WG's work plan (see https://community.icann.org/x/oIxlAw and the session agenda).
This meeting will be open to both WG members, WG observers and guests. For further information about this PDP, please see https://community.icann.org/x/rjJ-Ag.
Agenda: https://community.icann.org/x/iA6OAw
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Staff Leader: Marika Konings

GNSO IGO-INGO Access to Curative Rights Protection Mechanisms Policy Development Process Working Group Meeting
The GNSO IGO-INGO Access to Curative Rights Protection Mechanisms Policy Development Process Working Group was chartered in June 2014 to consider whether or not existing processes such as the Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy and the Uniform Rapid Suspension procedure should be modified, or possibly a new process developed, to address the specific needs of international governmental organizations (IGOs) and international non-governmental organizations (INGOs). The Working Group is currently discussing the impact of an external legal expert’s advice on the state of international law concerning the issue of jurisdictional immunity of IGOs from national court proceedings. The Working Group is hoping to develop preliminary recommendations for public comment shortly after ICANN56. Interested community members are invited to attend this open meeting to provide feedback on the various proposals and ideas being considered.
Agenda: https://community.icann.org/x/qBCOAw
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Staff Leader: Mary Wong

Agenda: https://community.icann.org/x/oC_AAw Overview: The ALAC Subcommitee on Outreach and Engagement (O&E ; https://community.icann.org/x/cqfbAQ) develops strategies on reaching out to new potential members of the At-Large community (Outreach) and to engage new and existing members of the At-Large Community (Engagement) to continue to fulfill At-Large and ALAC’s role in ICANN activities. This Subcommittee will work with the At-Large Community to ensure such strategies are implemented successfully.
At ICANN56, the O&E will be discussing its outreach and engagement plans for the remainder of 2016.
Anyone interested in reaching out to persons to join the At-Large Community and getting existing At-Large Community members more engaged in At-Large activities are welcome to attend."
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Staff Leader: Heidi Ullrich

In December of 2015, the GNSO Council considered the Final Issue Report on New gTLD Subsequent Procedures and initiated a Policy Development Process (PDP) on New gTLD Subsequent Procedures. This PDP is intended to review issues identified from the 2012 round of the New gTLD Program and determine if changes or adjustments for subsequent new gTLD procedures are needed. This session will provide an opportunity for Working Group members and others interested in the future of New gTLDs to meet face to face and discuss issues related to the PDP effort. Interested community members are invited to attend this open meeting to provide feedback on the various proposals and ideas being considered.
Agenda: https://community.icann.org/x/rBCOAw
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Staff Leader: Julie Hedlund

Agenda: https://community.icann.org/x/oC_AAw Overview: TBA
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Staff Leader: Heidi Ullrich

A working session geared toward members of the Thick Whois Implementation Review Team and other interested parties, such as registries and registrars.
Participants will discuss the latest updates to the draft policy implementation plan. These discussions will include topics of particular interest to all gTLD registries and registrars including future requirements for all contracted parties, implementation mechanisms, timeline and coordination with implementation of the Registry Data Access Protocol (RDAP).
Agenda: https://community.icann.org/x/KhWOAw
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Staff Leader: Dennis Chang

In December of 2015, the GNSO Council considered the Final Issue Report on New gTLD Subsequent Procedures and initiated a Policy Development Process (PDP) on New gTLD Subsequent Procedures. This PDP is intended to review issues identified from the 2012 round of the New gTLD Program and determine if changes or adjustments for subsequent new gTLD procedures are needed. This session will provide an opportunity for Working Group members and others interested in the future of New gTLDs to meet face to face and discuss issues related to the PDP effort. Interested community members are invited to attend this open meeting to provide feedback on the various proposals and ideas being considered.
Agenda: https://community.icann.org/x/rBCOAw
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Staff Leader: Julie Hedlund

Agenda: https://community.icann.org/x/oi_AAw Overview: The At-Large Capacity Building Working Group face-to-face meeting in Helsinki will discuss the program for the remaining part of 2016 taking into consideration the result of the 6 webinars done so far. It will also continue to seek all possible aspects of cooperation with the Development & Public Responsibility department in light of the so far achieved results.
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Staff Leader: Heidi Ullrich

Agenda: https://community.icann.org/x/oi_AAw Overview: The Technology Taskforce (TTF ; https://community.icann.org/x/FpfbAQ) evaluates and reviews Information and Communication Technologies that can help ICANN's Communities better able to accomplish their activities in ICANN.
At ICANN56, the Technology Taskforce will be reporting on recommendations and technology issues noted by the At-Large community and discussing with relevant ICANN staff on solutions and workarounds.
Anyone interested in Information and Communication Technology and how they can be applied to solve the needs of ICANN At-Large and other ICANN communities are welcome to attend."
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Staff Leader: Ariel Liang

The Review of all Rights Protection Mechanisms in All gTLDs Policy Development Process Working Group was chartered in March 2016 to conduct a policy review of all the RPMs that have been developed to date to safeguard the rights of trademark owners in the domain name system. These include the Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy and the RPMs that were developed for the 2012 New gTLD Program Round. The PDP is being conducted in two phases, with the 2012 New gTLD RPMs being reviewed in Phase One. The Working Group will be seeking community feedback on the list of issues and type of data to be collected in order to conduct its review of these RPMs, beginning with the Post Delegation Dispute Resolution Mechanisms and the Trademark Clearinghouse. All interested community members are invited to this open meeting to share their views and join the discussion.
Agenda: https://community.icann.org/x/qhCOAw
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Staff Leader: Mary Wong

A working session geared toward members of the Thick Whois Implementation Review Team and other interested parties, such as registries and registrars.
Participants will discuss the latest updates to the draft policy implementation plan. These discussions will include topics of particular interest to all gTLD registries and registrars including future requirements for all contracted parties, implementation mechanisms, timeline and coordination with implementation of the Registry Data Access Protocol (RDAP).
Agenda: https://community.icann.org/x/LBWOAw
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Staff Leader: Dennis Chang