[NCUC-DISCUSS] Announcing NCUC Quarterly Webinars – Call for Regional Speakers

[Wisdom Donkor]

Dear Members,

 We are pleased to announce the launch of the NCUC Quarterly Webinar
Series, an initiative by the NCUC Executive Committee (EC) aimed at
expanding outreach, deepening engagement, and amplifying non-commercial
voices in ICANN and global Internet governance.

The webinars will provide a regular platform for discussion, knowledge
exchange, and collaboration, focusing on current ICANN policy developments,
DNS policies across the regions, and Internet governance topics that matter
most to civil society and non-commercial stakeholders. Each session will
also serve to promote the mission and work of NCUC while fostering global
participation across all ICANN regions.

The *first edition of the NCUC Quarterly Webinar is tentatively scheduled
for the first (1st) week of August, 2025*.  The date and time will be
communicated before the end of this week.

*Call for Regional Speakers*

We are inviting nominations (including self-nominations) for five regional
speakers, one from each ICANN region, to give first-hand reports and
understanding of Internet and digital policies in their regions:

●       Africa

●       Asia-Pacific

●       Europe

●       Latin America & the Caribbean

●       North America

Speakers may be NCUC members or external experts with a deep understanding
of Internet Infrastructure, ICANN policies, human rights, DNS Abuse,
intellectual property, internet technologies, and internet governance. We
welcome diverse voices and encourage participation from underrepresented
regions and communities.

Each speaker will be invited to discuss specific digital policies and other
internet-related issues within their region, based on a central policy
question that will be developed and communicated in advance by the
Executive Committee.

To submit a nomination, please send the following to Andrea Glandon at
email: andrea.glandon at icann.org by 13th July 2025

●       Full Name

●       Region

●       Short Bio (max 100 words)

●       Relevant Expertise or Experience

●       Suggested Topic(s) or Area of Focus


After nominations are received, the NCUC Executive Committee will promptly
review and select five speakers, one from each region, who will then
receive formal invitations to participate in the upcoming webinar.

The EC will also appoint a moderator for the session from within the NCUC
leadership or wider community.

The discussion topic and session concept note will be shared by the end of
next week. Also, we encourage members to suggest topics on this list to
help shape the broader focus of the discussions.


*About the Webinar Series*

Frequency: Quarterly (every 3 months before an ICANN meeting)

Duration: 70 minutes

Format: Virtual, open registration

Features: Thematic presentations, interactive Q&A, real-time polling, and
member engagement segments

Target Audience: NCUC members, civil society actors, academics, NGOs,
researchers, technical communities and broader Internet governance
stakeholders

*Each webinar will:*

●       Highlight regional perspectives on DNS and internet policy

●       Feature expert insights from civil society and technical communities

●       Provide updates on ICANN and NCUC policy work

●       Include a dedicated segment on NCUC membership benefits and
opportunities


*Member Engagement and Outreach *
As we prepare to launch this exciting initiative, I encourage all EC
members to take a keen interest in reaching out widely to their regional
communities and members to help identify strong speaker candidates and
ensure broad participation. Your support is critical in making this series
diverse, inclusive, and impactful.

We look forward to your nominations and participation as we work together
to build a stronger, more connected NCUC community.



Warm regards,

*Wisdom Donkor (CASP+,  CISM, CEH Certified)*
*NCUC, Chair,*
Tel: +233 20 812 8851
Skype: wisdom_dk | Facebook: kwasi wisdom |  Twitter: @wisdom_dk
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