ICANN opened the nomination period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award. This nomination period will close on 21 March 2022 at 23:59 UTC. The ICANN Community Excellence Award recognizes community members who have deeply invested in consensus-based solutions and contributed substantively to the multistakeholder model.

ICANN is pleased to announce a new forum intended for Domain Name System (DNS) resolver operators and experts from across the world. The ICANN Resolver Operator Forum will provide opportunities for participants to compare experiences, discuss best practices, and to network. The forum will take place virtually 14 December 2021 from 15:00 to 18:00 UTC.

ICANN opened the Fellowship Program application round for ICANN74. This round is open only to those who have previously completed an ICANN Fellowship. The meeting is scheduled for 13-16 June 2022 in The Hague, Netherlands. The deadline to apply is 15 December 2021, 23:59 UTC. Click the title to learn more about the ICANN74 Fellowship application round.

ICANN is pleased to announce the publication of a new report, “Registrations Related to COVID-19: 18 Months of Data,” through its Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO). The report outlines one of ICANN's many efforts to keep the Domain Name System (DNS) secure, stable, and resilient. Click the title to learn more.