ICANN

Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers

[ICANN @ICANN]

📢 #ICANN has opened a one-month nomination period for the Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building.

We invite community members to nominate individuals who have made significant contributions to capacity-development programs.

🗓️ Submit nominations by 31 July 2026.
🔗 Learn more >> https://t.co/My26HHBVdq

[ICANN @ICANN]

💬 "Build relationships early, ask questions, and do not wait until you feel like an expert before speaking up. Your perspective matters, and the multistakeholder model is stronger because of the voices that continue to join and shape it."

For Lily Edinam Botsyoe, what began as curiosity about Internet governance evolved into active contributions across research, policy, and community engagement at #ICANN. Her journey demonstrates how mentorship, learning, and participation can empower students and academics to help shape conversations about the future of the global Internet.

👉 Read her full story and see how ICANN's academic engagement initiatives can open pathways for you to participate and make an impact >> https://t.co/d6kS4RpU8c

#AcademicEngagement #InternetGovernance

[ICANN @ICANN]

The strength of the multistakeholder model comes from the people who make it work. The #ICANN86 Policy Forum brought together leaders, experts, and community members from around the world to collaborate, exchange perspectives, and shape the future of Internet policy.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Seville and remotely!

Watch the recap to see the highlights, then explore session recordings and presentations on the ICANN86 schedule: https://t.co/RYAjDdDR0k
#ICANN #OneWorldOneInternet

[World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) @WSISprocess]

📢PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT!
We thank @ICANN for its continued support as a valued partner of the #WSIS process.
Looking forward to welcoming you to WSIS Forum 2026 this July in #Geneva!
Be part of the pivotal global event.
Register for WSIS Forum 2026 now!
🔗Register for on-site participation: https://t.co/2kEx8TtGB9
🔗Register for online participation: https://t.co/PKhJFW7Jyk

[ICANN @ICANN]

ICANN is launching the Input Group: Law Enforcement Agency Authentication Mechanisms to support development of a proof of concept for authenticating law enforcement requestors submitting urgent requests through #RDRS or a successor system.
Learn more and get involved: https://t.co/LWmvexYJtT

[ICANN @ICANN]

What key issues and decisions shaped the June Board Workshop and #ICANN86?

From adopting important policy recommendations to discussing the impacts of AI on the identifier system, DNS Abuse, and broader Internet governance developments, the #ICANN Board and community came together to advance critical work for the Internet.

🔗  Read ICANN Board Chair Tripti Sinha's latest blog for a quick recap >> https://t.co/LQXr8yxey8

[ICANN @ICANN]

Preparing your application for the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round?

Read #ICANN SVP, Global Domains & Strategy Theresa Swinehart’s latest blog for new resources and important reminders, including payment testing in the TLD Application Management System, a new searchable FAQ library, and additional capacity-development materials to support applicants.

🔗 Learn more >> https://t.co/bdinTVTNsx

[ICANN @ICANN]

A permanent Internet Governance Forum #IGF is only the beginning. The work now is to strengthen it.

#ICANN is committed to contributing to that effort, from agenda-setting and meaningful participation to bringing the technical community's expertise to Internet governance discussions where it matters most.

Learn more in our Government Engagement latest blog: https://t.co/a9HCCTsWag

[ICANN @ICANN]

🔑 "One of the Internet’s most important keys is about to change, and you need to be ready" - via @computing_news
Is your infrastructure prepared for the 11 October 2026 KSK rollover? #ICANN’s Kim Davies breaks down the steps network operators must take:
https://t.co/XHq0kHri4I

[ICANN @ICANN]

📣 Calling all #registrars in the Middle East and Africa:
Join #ICANN's webinar next week to get up to speed on Registration Data Access Protocol #RDAP compliance under the Registrar Accreditation Agreement.

Register here: https://t.co/kBlADv5d08

[ICANN for Techies @ICANNTech]

This week, #ICANN's Technical Engagement team is in Costa Rica 🇨🇷 providing a two-day workshop on #DNS, Interconnection, and Secure Network Operations, together with @LACNIC, @LACNOG, and @CR_NIC.
Many thanks to the more than 50 participants who joined! 👏🏼

[ICANN @ICANN]

#ICANN86 brought together participants from around the world to advance policy work, share knowledge, and strengthen community connections.

Read #ICANN SVP, Policy Development Support Russ Weinstein’s latest blog for a look back at the progress made during ICANN86 and the moments that made this Policy Forum memorable.

🔗 More details >> https://t.co/lqm2Vb3vYN

[ICANN @ICANN]

At #ICANN86, 12 NextGener participants shared their research, projects, and insights with the community. 🌟
Across two sessions, topics ranged from DNS resilience and cybersecurity to universal acceptance, AI, and Internet governance — a testament to the breadth of expertise the NextGen program continues to bring to #ICANN.

Watch the recordings and explore the presentations:
▪️ Session 1: https://t.co/xIrXE0d6yc
▪️ Session 2: https://t.co/oL0cnW26qP

👉 To learn more and view all presentations: https://t.co/52UKWHo7Da
#BeTheNextGen #OneWorldOneInternet

[ICANN @ICANN]

The #ICANN AI Models webinar is tomorrow at 12:00 UTC!
Don't miss the chance to hear Patrick Jones unpack how AI models handle the Internet's unique identifiers.
For more information and to register: https://t.co/IMlyeDlE1W

[Africa Internet Summit @AIS_Africa]

At the AIS'26 Updates from AF* Members session in the MARA Ballroom, ICANN highlights its progress in advancing Africa's digital inclusion, capacity building, and core DNS infrastructure

[Africa Internet Summit @AIS_Africa]

At the AIS'26 Opening Keynote in the MARA Ballroom, ICANN Board Chair Tripti Sinha addresses how collaboration, innovation, and resilience will shape Africa's digital future

[Universal Postal Union @UPU_UN]

📢UPU, in collaboration with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), will host the inaugural DNS (Domain Name System) Security Forum 2026.

📅 23 June 2026
📍 Hybrid event
🔗Learn more and register: https://t.co/kZNQPsT8C6

@ICANN @USPS

[ICANN @ICANN]

#ICANN is in Nairobi, Kenya this week for the Africa Internet Summit @AIS_Africa, 22–26 June!
We are pleased to sponsor this year’s event and join one of the most important gatherings for the African Internet community. #AIS26

On 25 June, ICANN will host a full afternoon of sessions covering policy development, the 2026 New gTLD Round, Universal Acceptance, and the future of a secure and stable #DNS in the region.

If you are attending in #Nairobi, visit the ICANN booth to meet the team, ask your questions, and join the conversation.

Learn more and register for online participation:
https://t.co/yfLviMCjIe

[ICANN @ICANN]

🌟 How can communities like accountants and cities like Copenhagen be more clearly represented online? By becoming dot-accountants and dot-copenhagen!

The New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round is now open. A new gTLD offers a way to create a shared, recognizable identity that reflects people, places, and purpose.

Learn more and apply: https://t.co/K6Zwc87Cbo
#NewgTLDProgram #ICANN

[ICANN @ICANN]

#ICANN has selected 40 fellows from 34 countries to participate in the #ICANN87 Fellowship Program! These individuals will join the Annual General Meeting in Bali, Indonesia to engage in ICANN’s work and strengthen the multistakeholder model.

Meet the fellows and learn more >> https://t.co/DuuPQsQ2nz