Thanks a lot Rafik!

Carlos Raúl Gutiérrez
+506 8837 7176
Skype: carlos.raulg
On 13 Jun 2015, at 18:39, Rafik Dammak wrote:

> Hi Everyone,
>
> I am sending here the updated information regarding the NCSG schedule 
> and
> activities during Buenos Aires ICANN meeting so you can participate
> effectively either there  or remotely (remote participation is 
> available).
> We are just a week from the meeting and it is time to prepare.
>
> Maryam will keep us updated about those info and reminders 
> (invitations)
> should be sent soon with all details about the meeting and remote
> participations.
>
> if people are interested, we can setup a skype channel to use during 
> BA
> meeting where we can share info, tips , discuss and so on (if you want 
> to
> join please contact me offlist). In addition to that, info will be 
> shared
> via our twitter account @NCSG_ICANN and wiki space ncsg.is .
>
> *1- Schedule*
>
> * for details/agenda  you can check here
> https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/ICANN+53+Meeting+Schedule+-+NCSG
>
>
> * with the new NCSG calendar where you can find any NCSG related 
> sessions
> https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/NCSG+Events+Calendar
>
> * the full ICANN meeting schedule here :
> http://buenosaires53.icann.org/en/schedule-full
>
> * For GNSO sessions schedule you can check the attached document , 
> there
> are also those links in particular for the GNSO weekend working 
> sessions
>
> Saturday 20th June
>
> http://buenosaires53.icann.org/en/schedule/sat-gnso-working
>
> Sunday 21st June
>
> http://buenosaires53.icann.org/en/schedule/sat-gnso-working
>
>
> *2- Highlights*
>
> This ICANN meeting is quite important because the discussion about the
> final proposal on IANA stewardship transition and also discussion 
> about
> ICANN accountability. Several public sessions are planned during the
> meeting , you can find the list here
> https://www.icann.org/news/blog/volume-6-an-update-on-iana-stewardship-discussions
> and you can also read this article
> http://www.bna.com/iana-transition-accountability-n17179927473/
>
> Other topics would be :
>
> - The auctions proceeds from the new gTLD program which will be 
> discussed
> in high interest topic session in Monday .
>
> - Public sessions on Internet Governance, ICANN & human rights.
>
> - Whois discussion : about the PPSAI (Privacy and Proxy Services, 
> please
> check the brief shared by James Gannon in the list ), about whois 
> accuracy
> etc . here an ICANN blog post listing several documents delivered and 
> work
> done lately
> https://www.icann.org/news/blog/whois-continuous-improvements-in-the-works
>
> *3- How to prepare for the meeting*
>
> you can prepare by reading some material:
>
> * Reading the  "GNSO background" briefing which will give summary of 
> the
> different active GNSO working group and policy processes that will be
> discussed in Buenos Aires.  You can find it here
> http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/background-briefings . Several members
> asked about getting some briefing about working groups in order to 
> join
> them, the background briefing is the appropriate document for that.
>
>
> 1. list of ongoing processes in GNSO and their status is here:
> http://gnso.icann.org/en/meetings/projects-list.pdf
> 2. GNSO policy activities: http://gnso.icann.org/en/council/policy
>
> * listening to the ICANN policy update webinar to get the latest
> information about all policies within ICANN (not just for GNSO): you 
> can
> find the recordings *here
> **https://community.icann.org/display/soaceabout/Pre-ICANN+53+Policy+Update+Webinar
> <https://community.icann.org/display/soaceabout/Pre-ICANN+53+Policy+Update+Webinar>*
>
> * And checking the latest relevant announcement  here:
> https://www.icann.org/news/announcements also ICANN blog, 
> blog.icann.org
>
> you will find there the latest announcement, reports and any relevant
> information
>
> * During the meeting, while you can participate in situ or remotely it 
> will
> be efficient to list which sessions you would like to join , having in 
> mind
> that for many you can check the recordings later  which availability 
> may
> differ (mp3 recordings and/or adobe connect and/or transcripts)
>
> *3- Meeting with the board*
>
> we have meeting in Tuesday 23rd June with the ICANN board and as 
> topics
> list :
>
> - Does the board have any plans for new/revised/additional naming 
> policy
> pr programs outside of the new gTLD program?
> - Does the board feel that the IANA functions should remain within 
> ICANN
> in perpetuity, if so should the community not have the right to
> periodically review the performance of the IANA and if required seek 
> bids
> rom alternate providers?
> - When performing its work, what situations does the board feel it it
> exercising its fiduciary responsibility, and does the board take into
> account the community input when making such decisions., has the board
> received formal guidance on the boundaries if their fiduciary
> responsibility with regards to the IANA transition?
> - On the topic of ‘Public Interest Commitments’ how does the board 
> feel
> that PICs interact with existing bottom up policy making at ICANN. 
> Does the
> board feel that there may be a conflict between PICS and 
> multistakeholder
> policy development. How does the board plan to enforce PICs, 
> specifically
> in the case where there may not be community agreement over the 
> actions
> contained in the PIC?When will the community be given the opportunity 
> to
> review the PICs process in a bottom up manner?
> - On the topic of gTLD auction proceeds, does the board plan to accept
> the community suggestions via the CCWG current being chartered or will 
> the
> board unilaterally decide the uses for the sequestered funds? In the
> case of a unilateral decision what will be the boards basis for the
> decision, and what inputs will the board be soliciting apart from the 
> CCWG
> initiated by the GNSO
>
> *4- Additional Info*
>
> please fill the doodle poll if you are going to attend ICANN meeting, 
> it
> will be a good opportunity to meet there; 
> *http://doodle.com/x7iis5k9vruahn7
> <http://doodle.com/x7iis5k9vruahn7d>*
>
> Finally if you have any question, please send a message offlist
>
> Thanks!
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Rafik Dammak
>
> NCSG chair
>
>
> Follow updates at ncsg.is & @ICANN_NCSG
>
>
> *Remote participation details*: if you don't the toll-free number for 
> your
> country in the list, you can ask for dial-out (offlist) to
> [log in to unmask]
>
> · *Sunday 21 June**– NCSG Policy Committee meeting *
>
> *Room: Retiro C*
>
> *17:15 - 19:15* (20:15 – 22:15 UTC)
>
> *Password: NCSG PC*
>
> · *Tuesday 23rd June – NCSG  meeting*
>
> http://buenosaires53.icann.org/en/schedule/tue-ncsg
>
> *Room: Retiro C*
>
> *14:00 – 16:30 *(17:00 – 19:30 UTC)
>
> *Password: NCSG*
>
>
>
> · *Tuesday 23rd June– NCSG  meeting with the Board*
> *http://buenosaires53.icann.org/en/schedule/tue-board-ncsg
> <http://buenosaires53.icann.org/en/schedule/tue-board-ncsg>*
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> [GNSO BA Public Schedule June 2015 11 June GT.xlsx]