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Full meetings of the GAC are usually conducted three times a year in conjunction with an ICANN public meeting. They may also be conducted intersessionally. GAC meetings are usually open. This part of the website provides access to past, present and future GAC meeting materials, including other calls and interactions the GAC has internally and with other groups.

Jun
10
2025
ICANN83 - Session 6 - GAC Meeting with the ALAC
09:30 - 10:15 UTC
Session Details:

Traditional bilateral meeting of the GAC and ALAC.

Agenda Items:
1. Applicant Support Program (ASP) – Equity in the Next gTLD Round
Focus: Promoting meaningful uptake of ASP and exploring how GAC and ALAC can jointly influence outreach and evaluation to support underserved applicants.

2. DNS Abuse Mitigation – Policy, Enforcement, and End User Protection
Focus: Exchanging perspectives on national/regional responses to DNS abuse and identifying opportunities for cross-AC collaboration to strengthen mitigation efforts.

3. Universal Acceptance (UA) and the Multilingual Internet
Focus: Enhancing support for UA readiness through local community training, and encouraging adoption within public services to promote linguistic diversity and accessibility.

4. Domain Name Registration Data – RDRS, Accuracy, and Access
Focus: Reflecting on early RDRS data, and considering next steps toward balanced, permanent solutions that accommodate both privacy and legitimate access needs.

5. Digital Inclusion and Capacity Building
Focus: Exploring synergies in supporting underserved populations through initiatives such as local IGFs, NRIs, ICANN Learn, and regional fellowship programs.

6. Public Interest Frameworks and Advisory Roles
Focus: Strengthening cooperation between GAC and ALAC in articulating and upholding the public interest in ICANN’s policy development processes.