The ICANN Board of Directors is in the process of selecting ICANN's next President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The Board’s search for ICANN’s next leader remains on track. Visit the ICANN Board CEO Search Committee’s webpage for updates on the search process and information about how you can share your views on the future of ICANN and what ICANN needs in its next leader.

From the outset, 2023 was a year of change and milestones for ICANN: from beginning the year with a new Interim President and CEO, to celebrating its 25th anniversary at October’s Annual General Meeting. Throughout 2023, ICANN continued to fulfill its mission to ensure a secure, stable, and unified global Internet. Click the title to read more from Tripti Sinha, ICANN Board Chair.

The ICANN Grant Program is an exciting opportunity for eligible organizations across the globe to apply for funding for projects that are consistent with ICANN's mission and aligned with the program's objectives. As 2023 ends, ICANN wanted to update the community on its progress to bring the program to life and highlight the upcoming milestones for 2024. Click the title to learn more.

ICANN has opened a Call for Expressions of Interest for the ICANN Ombuds position. The ICANN Ombuds is an independent and impartial neutral whose function is to provide an independent internal evaluation of complaints by members of the ICANN community. The deadline to submit Expressions of Interest is 8 January 2024 at 23:59 UTC.