ICANN85 - Session 4 - GAC Discussion on Universal Acceptance

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Mar

2026

ICANN85 - Session 4 - GAC Discussion on Universal Acceptance

07:45 - 09:00 UTC

Topics Discussed:

Topics Discussed: Universal Acceptance

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.

Agenda Items

.Welcome

.Updates on UA

- UNESCO - ICANN Policy Brief on Advancing Universal Acceptance for a Multilingual Internet (Guilherme Canela - UNESCO)

- UA Day 2026 (Seda Akbulut - ICANN Org)

- Exploring the Government Role: UA Expert Group Perspective and Updates (Edmon Chung - DotAsia)

- ccNSO UAC Updates (Regina Fuchsova - EURid)

.Advancing Universal Acceptance: The Indian Government Experience

.Panel Discussion

.AOB

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