ICANN

💻 The 2026 Round Bidder Conference Webinar on 10 February 2026 will provide prospective bidders with an overview of #ICANN's business needs for the 2026 Round, including what panels and panelists are required, the types of service areas, and estimated timelines. Register for the webinar here >> https://lnkd.in/gESC_47M #NewgTLDProgram

Multistakeholder collaboration in action at ICANN Near You 🇬🇾: academia, the .gy team, government reps, CARICOM: Caribbean Community, regional partners and tech leaders coming together for a stronger Internet! 💡 #ICANNNearYou #InternetGovernance #Caribbean

As #DNSAbuse grows more sophisticated, collaboration is critical. Join our upcoming webinar to explore emerging threats, mitigation frameworks, and community-led action. 📅 11 February 2026 | 11:30 UTC Register now! https://bit.ly/4cbvpet

ICANN Near You is in the spotlight in today’s Guyana Chronicle. The article, “Discussions on the potential of the Internet for Guyana take centre stage,” highlights how dialogue at the University of Guyana on the Internet’s stability, security, and interoperability — alongside the importance of digital skills — is helping shape Guyana’s digital future. The discussions underscore the role of a resilient, secure, multilingual and digitally inclusive Internet in supporting sustainable development and local capacity building. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4r5IMlm #ICANN #ICANNNearYou #Guyana #multistakeholder #cybersecurity

ICANN Technical Engagement Manager Nicolás Antoniello presents How the Internet Works, sharing key historical insights into the Internet’s core functions with a full room of diverse stakeholders at the University of Guyana. 🌐 ICANN Near You | #Caribbean

Launching ICANN Near You in Guyana 🤝 Prof. Paloma Mohamed Martin, Ph.D., Vice-Chancellor of the University of Guyana, with ICANN VP for Latin America and the Caribbean, Rodrigo de la Parra. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gNfz96Kk #ICANN

📣 Update from #ICANN’s Middle East Team At the midpoint of ICANN’s financial year, ICANN’s engagement across the Middle East continues to focus on capacity development and practical collaboration. Work to date includes academic outreach, Universal Acceptance awareness, and support for DNS Security Extensions implementation, linking regional stakeholders with global Internet governance and technical coordination. 🔗 Read the latest blog and midyear report >> https://lnkd.in/gEB5sv-f #InternetGovernance #MiddleEast #Interent4all #DNS

📢 #ICANN has published an initial list of organizations participating in the Registry Service Provider (RSP) Evaluation Program to support applicants in the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round. The list includes providers that have cleared technical screening and testing, as well as those still completing technical testing. Additional RSP, IDN Services, and Registry Services applications are expected to be published in early March 2026. The list will continue to be updated as evaluations progress. 🔗 Learn more >> https://lnkd.in/gdtfQj-U

🌐 Do you want to help shape the technical coordination of the #Internet? Work with accomplished colleagues from across the globe to fulfill #ICANN's mission of helping to ensure an interoperable, stable, and secure Internet. Apply before 18 February 2026 at 23:59 UTC. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gDxGSXvG

🎥  Planning to apply for a new gTLD?   In this video, Kristy Buckley, Sr. Director for the New gTLD Program at #ICANN, shares how ICANN is preparing applicants for the 2026 Round through webinars, educational resources, application system demos, and more.   🔗 Visit the New gTLD Program website to stay up to date >> https://lnkd.in/guJNfAdN