Just before ICANN74, the ICANN Board met 10–12 June for a workshop. It was the first hybrid meeting since the pandemic began. Some Board members participated remotely and others in person. The Board had the opportunity to experience the hybrid setup and the health and safety measures prior to the Policy Forum. Read highlights from the workshop.

ICANN has opened a one-month nomination period for the Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building. ICANN introduced the Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building in January 2020 to recognize ICANN community members for significant efforts in developing capacity in areas related to ICANN's mission. The deadline for nominations is 25 July 2022 at 23:59 UTC.

ICANN announced the successful candidates selected to participate in the ICANN Fellowship Program at the ICANN75 Annual General Meeting, which will take place from 17–22 September 2022 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In total, ICANN selected 37 applicants from 32 different countries, with all coming from different sectors of society.

The Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) advises the ICANN Board on public issues, particularly in areas where ICANN policies intersect with both national laws and international agreements. The GAC has issued the ICANN74 GAC Communiqué. Click the title to read the ICANN74 GAC Communiqué, as well as access past advice.