ICANN86 | Policy Forum Seville

16:30 CEST (UTC+2), 11 June 2026
14:30 UTC, 11 June 2026
FIBES 1 - Pabellon 3A (Community Meeting Room)
ID# 18283
 
Session Details
This plenary session would convene the community to assess the feasibility and implications of leveraging a platform through which new gTLDs supported by the Applicant Support Program (ASP) could transition toward operating their own back-end registry services.Building on GAC advice from ICANN79 and ICANN80 and subsequent exchanges with the ICANN Board, the session would provide a structured opportunity for cross-community dialogue involving the GAC, GNSO, ALAC, ICANN org, and other relevant stakeholders.The discussion would aim to clarify the scope and objectives of the proposed platform concept; examine operational, financial, and governance considerations; explore interactions with existing Registry Service Providers (RSPs) and the RSP framework; and consider ICANN’s potential role, consistent with its mission and remit.The session would be exploratory in nature, focused on developing a shared understanding of feasibility, policy implications, and potential next steps.
 
Session Leader: Marika Konings
Staff Facilitator: Julia Charvolen
 
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