ICANN87 - Session 3 - GAC Capacity Development: GAC Readiness for Next Round (2/2)

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Oct

2026

ICANN87 - Session 3 - GAC Capacity Development: GAC Readiness for Next Round (2/2)

05:15 - 06:30 UTC

Topics Discussed:

Topics Discussed: Capacity Building, GAC Activities, ICANN Meetings

Session Details:

This second capacity development session aims to strengthen GAC members’ understanding of the mechanisms available to engage in the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round and support their preparedness for the upcoming community input processes.

Building on the first session, it will provide an overview of the opportunities for GAC Members and Observers to engage individually or collectively, including Application Comments, Singular/Plural Notifications, GAC Member Early Warnings, GAC Consensus Advice, and Objections. The session will explain the purpose, timing, relevant procedures, and potential outcomes of these mechanisms.

The session will also introduce the GAC Operational Readiness Framework and supporting materials developed to facilitate timely and coordinated GAC engagement. It will conclude with key takeaways from both capacity development sessions, highlighting preparedness considerations and lessons that could inform the GAC's work as the 2026 Round progresses.

Materials:

Title

Type

ICANN87 GAC CDS2 Slides

Presentation

icann87-gac-briefing-sessions-2-3-gac-capacity-development-sessions

Brief

Materials:

Title

ICANN87 GAC CDS2 Slides Type: Presentation
icann87-gac-briefing-sessions-2-3-gac-capacity-development-sessions Type: Brief

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