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

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Topics Discussed: Capacity Building, GAC Activities, ICANN Meetings

Session Details:

This session will focus on the GAC’s operational readiness for the 2026 Round and how the GAC is organizing itself to assess applications. GAC Topic Leads, Leadership and Support will review the proposed application review process and timeline, including the phased approach, and provide an overview of the Operational Readiness Framework, its purpose, guiding principles and operational timeline. The session will also explain the different pathways available to GAC Members and introduce the various readiness materials developed to support the GAC’s preparation, including how these materials fit together.

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