[NCSG-Discuss] Fwd: [liaison6c] CEO Roundtable II: The Registries

[Robin Gross]

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> From: Glen de Saint Géry <Glen at icann.org>
> Date: February 6, 2013 2:18:31 PM PST
> To: liaison6c <liaison6c at gnso.icann.org>
> Subject: [liaison6c] CEO Roundtable II: The Registries
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> http://blog.icann.org/2013/02/ceo-roundtable-ii-the-registries/
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> CEO Roundtable II: The Registries
> by Fadi Chehadé on February 5, 2013
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> On Monday, I was very pleased to host more than a dozen leaders  
> from the registry community; participants in our latest CEO  
> Roundtable series focused on key issues and trends within the  
> Domain Name System sector.
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> Over the course of a day, we discussed the evolution of the DNS  
> sector from a number of perspectives and explored the opportunities  
> and risks that these changes pose. The group provided constructive  
> ideas about creating a platform for growth, innovation, and greater  
> consumer and investor awareness. Research analysis, the creation of  
> an infographic depicting the DNS ecosystem, and mechanisms to  
> educate the media and public about the DNS sector were also  
> highlighted.
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> In short, we addressed common goals, shared responsibilities and  
> the value of raising awareness among consumers worldwide of the DNS  
> sector, affirming our commitment to the public interest. I also  
> expressed my hope and vision for a strengthened and streamlined  
> business contracting framework between ICANN and its contracted  
> parties.
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> While the topic of the roundtable was not the new gTLD program, I  
> was asked to clarify recent comments I made at the ICANN Registry  
> and Registrar meeting in Amsterdam. I took the opportunity to  
> reassure everyone that:
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> ICANN remains focused on the new gTLD timeline, and I am confident  
> that we can do so without comprising ICANN’s deep, immovable  
> commitment to the stability of the DNS.
> We do not foresee any delays of the new gTLD program, we are  
> working to assure that none occur, and the entire organization is  
> pressing forward to comply with deadlines.
> We have assembled a team of qualified professionals, experienced in  
> making complex programs fully operational, and they have my full  
> confidence. Staff is working hard and it is important for the  
> community to be aware of the intense demands placed upon them by  
> the schedule.
> We will continue to increase the volume of communications  
> pertaining to operational details of the new gTLD program,  
> addressing both the technical and political risks encountered at  
> various decision points.
> I will also endeavor to explain, to the extent possible, the trade- 
> offs and various considerations being balanced during each  
> implementation milestone of the new gTLD program.
> I am grateful to the registry leaders for their candid,  
> constructive feedback and look forward to continued dialogue as we  
> host more CEO roundtables through the spring. Finally, I have asked  
> past roundtable participants to consider participating in a DNS  
> Summit meeting to serve as the culminating event for this series.
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> Glen de Saint Géry
> GNSO Secretariat
> gnso.secretariat at gnso.icann.org
> http://gnso.icann.org
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