ICANN86 | Policy Forum Seville

17:00 CEST (UTC+2), 21 May 2026
15:00 UTC, 21 May 2026
Prep 1
ID# 18110
 
Session Details
Join the Review of Reviews Cross Community Group (CCG) to hear about the refreshed system of reviews proposed in its Draft Report. Use this opportunity to ask your clarifying questions and to provide input. The Review of Reviews CCG is a collaborative effort that brings together the ICANN Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees, ICANN Board, and ICANN org to conduct a fundamental evaluation of reviews set out in the ICANN Bylaws, with the intended purpose of enhancing ICANN's accountability, transparency and effectiveness.
 
Session Leader: Alice Jansen
Staff Facilitator: Karen Lentz
 
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Interpretation Service
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18:30 CEST (UTC+2), 21 May 2026
16:30 UTC, 21 May 2026
Prep 1
ID# 18111
 
Session Details
   
ICANN invites the community to engage on developments in the global Internet governance landscape. The session will cover updates on the preparations for the Internet Governance Forum 2026; coordination with intergovernmental organizations such as the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), including preparations for the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference in November 2026; outcomes from the 29th session of the U.N. Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD); and relevant activities involving the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Participants will be invited to ask questions, share insights, and offer perspectives.
For background, please see our recent blogs:
Introducing the Internet Governance Network
What to Know About the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2026
 
 
Session Leader: Janis Karklins
 
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20:00 CEST (UTC+2), 21 May 2026
18:00 UTC, 21 May 2026
Prep 1
ID# 18112
 
Session Details
ICANN community members will be able to engage with the Board in preparation for the ICANN86 meeting in Seville, Spain
 
Session Leader: Wendy Profit
 
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