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Travel Update for ICANN85 in Mumbai, India

24 February 2026
By
Sally Costerton

Sally Costerton

Sr. Advisor to President and SVP, Global Stakeholder Engagement

Sr. Advisor to President and SVP, Global Stakeholder Engagement

Sally is an experienced global leader. She has served as Senior Advisor to the President and Senior Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement (GSE) since 2012. In her role, she is responsible for ICANN's international offices and internationalization strategy. Her direct reports include the regional office managing directors and regional vice presidents, as well as the vice presidents of Meetings and Public Responsibility Support (PRS). Most recently, Sally led the development phase of the ICANN Grant Program, the Emergency Support Infrastructure Project and ICANN organization's contributions to the Anti-Harassment Board Working Group. Under the GSE function, she leads the GSE, Meetings, and Public Responsibility Support teams.

Prior to joining ICANN, Sally led one of Europe's largest public relations firms, Hill & Knowlton, as EMEA CEO. In this role, she was responsible for more than 1,000 staff members in 33 offices. Throughout her career, Sally has worked with diverse international companies and senior leaders to maximize their resources and build strong relationships with their stakeholders. She is an experienced Board Director, including roles as Board Chair.

As we prepare for ICANN85, scheduled for 7–12 March 2026 in Mumbai, India, we are monitoring potential air travel disruptions arising from developments in Iran that might impact the region.

India remains a safe host country and ICANN85 will proceed as planned. However, these recent developments may result in travel disruptions such as flight delays or cancellations, affecting some attendees. We are actively monitoring the situation and recommend travelers contact their airline or travel provider directly for the most up-to-date information regarding any changes or disruptions to their journey.

ICANN prioritizes attendees' safety and well-being by monitoring international developments, assessing local conditions with relevant authorities, and working with local partners to implement appropriate safety and security measures in line with applicable requirements and guidance.

We remain committed to providing a safe, secure, and productive environment for all attendees, and will continue to share updates as needed to further support informed travel decisions and a successful, productive ICANN85.

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Sally Costerton

Sally Costerton

Sr. Advisor to President and SVP, Global Stakeholder Engagement
Sally Costerton

Sally Costerton

Sr. Advisor to President and SVP, Global Stakeholder Engagement

Sr. Advisor to President and SVP, Global Stakeholder Engagement

Sally is an experienced global leader. She has served as Senior Advisor to the President and Senior Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement (GSE) since 2012. In her role, she is responsible for ICANN's international offices and internationalization strategy. Her direct reports include the regional office managing directors and regional vice presidents, as well as the vice presidents of Meetings and Public Responsibility Support (PRS). Most recently, Sally led the development phase of the ICANN Grant Program, the Emergency Support Infrastructure Project and ICANN organization's contributions to the Anti-Harassment Board Working Group. Under the GSE function, she leads the GSE, Meetings, and Public Responsibility Support teams.

Prior to joining ICANN, Sally led one of Europe's largest public relations firms, Hill & Knowlton, as EMEA CEO. In this role, she was responsible for more than 1,000 staff members in 33 offices. Throughout her career, Sally has worked with diverse international companies and senior leaders to maximize their resources and build strong relationships with their stakeholders. She is an experienced Board Director, including roles as Board Chair.

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