ICANN announces a new initiative to introduce newcomers to ICANN: the ICANN for Beginners Virtual Program, a series of interactive Zoom webinars that will provide participants with an overview of the global Internet ecosystem. The first webinar will be held during two time slots: 2 November 2022 at 1400 UTC, and 3 November 2022 at 0600 UTC. Registration closes 1 November 2022.

ICANN announced that San Juan, Puerto Rico has been selected as the location for ICANN79, the first ICANN Public Meeting of 2024. In the wake of Hurricane Fiona, our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Puerto Rico. We look forward to seeing them in 2024. The ICANN79 Community Forum will be held from 2–7 March 2024 at the Puerto Rico Convention Center.

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 ICANN75 GAC Communiqué. Click the title to read the ICANN75 GAC Communiqué, as well as access past advice.

ICANN announced a new initiative in memory of Paul Muchene, a former ICANN Fellowship Program participant and ICANN organization staff member who passed away in August 2022. The first recipient of the Paul Muchene Fellow Award will be seated at the ICANN76 Community Forum, and will be subsequently presented at every future ICANN Public Meeting.