[NCUC-EC] Proposal for NCUC Webinar – 28 September 2026, 14:30 UTC

Wed Sep 2 21:48:17 CEST 2026

Title looks better, time/ day works!

On Wed, Sep 2, 2026 at 12:00 Amine Hacha via NCUC-EC <ncuc-ec at lists.ncuc.org>
wrote:

> Dear Wisdom and EC Members,
>
> The topic Wisdom proposed works well. I suggest removing “for Everyone” to
> keep the title shorter and more direct.
>
> So the session topic would be:   *AI and DNS Abuse: Keeping the Internet
> Safe and Open*
>
> So far, I have not received any further comments from the EC, except
> Pedro’s feedback regarding the speakers.
>
> If we agree on the topic, date, and timing of the session, we can ask
> Andrea to create the Zoom invitation.
>
> After that, we can begin contacting the proposed speakers and checking
> their availability.
>
> What are your thoughts?
>
> Best,
>
> Amine Hacha
>
> On Sun, Aug 30, 2026 at 4:51 PM Wisdom Donkor <wisdom.dk at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> agree
>>
>> *Wisdom Donkor* (CASP+,  CISM, CEH Certified,)
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>> On Sun, Aug 30, 2026 at 1:22 AM Pedro de Perdigão Lana <
>> pedrodeperdigaolana at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> One thing I forgot during the meeting - we should change at least one of
>>> the speakers for an NCUC/NCSG person deeply involved with the object of the
>>> webinar, preferably a woman - either Farzi, Michaela, or Bruna. Just have
>>> to check who would be the most comfortable with the subject.
>>>
>>> Cordially,
>>>
>>> *Pedro de Perdigão Lana*
>>> Lawyer <https://www.nic.br/>, GEDAI/UFPR <https://www.gedai.com.br/>
>>> Researcher
>>> PhD (UFPR), LLM in Business Law (UCoimbra)
>>> ISOC Brazil <https://www.isoc.org.br/> Vice-president. NCUC
>>> <https://www.ncuc.org/> EC (ICANN). IODA Executive Secretary.
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>>> Em sáb., 29 de ago. de 2026 às 08:43, Wisdom Donkor via NCUC-EC <
>>> ncuc-ec at lists.ncuc.org> escreveu:
>>>
>>>> Dear Amine,
>>>>
>>>> I propose that the initial topic, “*AI, DNS Abuse and the Open
>>>> Internet: Protecting Non-Commercial Users,*” be revised to:
>>>>
>>>> *“AI and DNS Abuse: Keeping the Internet Safe and Open for Everyone.”*
>>>>
>>>> The revised topic retains the original focus while using simpler,
>>>> clearer and more inclusive language. The phrase “for everyone” makes the
>>>> topic accessible to both technical and non-technical audiences and reflects
>>>> the broader impact of AI and DNS abuse on individuals, civil society
>>>> organisations and Internet users generally.
>>>>
>>>> It is also easier to understand, remember and promote while preserving
>>>> the central objective of protecting a safe and open Internet.
>>>>
>>>> EC what do you think?
>>>>
>>>> *Wisdom Donkor* (CASP+,  CISM, CEH Certified,)
>>>> Chair, NCUC
>>>> Tel: +233 20 812 8851 <+233%2020%20812%208851>
>>>> Skype: wisdom_dk | Facebook: kwasi wisdom |  Twitter: @wisdom_dk
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
>>>> ICANN GNSO Council Member | ICANN transfer policy review working group
>>>> Member  | Council Committee for Overseeing and Implementing Continuous
>>>> Improvement (CCOICI) | UN IGF MAG Member | IGF Support Fund
>>>> Association Executive Committee Member, World Bank Independent Consultant
>>>> | AU AFIGF Member |  Ghana OGP Advisory Committee member | GSS SDGs
>>>> Advisory Committee Member
>>>>
>>>> ____________________________________________________________________________________________
>>>> Specialization:
>>>> E-government Network Infrastructure and E-application, Internet
>>>> Governance,  Open Data policies platforms & Community Development, Cyber
>>>> Security, Geospatial Technologies, Open Source Technologies, Domain Name
>>>> Systems, Human Resource Planning and Development, Software Engineering,
>>>> Event Planning & Management,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Sat, Aug 29, 2026 at 1:58 AM Amine Hacha via NCUC-EC <
>>>> ncuc-ec at lists.ncuc.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Dear NCUC Chair and EC Members,
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Following our discussion during the last EC monthly meeting, please
>>>>> find my proposal for the next NCUC webinar for *Monday, 28 September
>>>>> 2026 at 14:30 UTC*, with a duration of *90 minutes*. This would
>>>>> follow the same time slot as the previous NCUC webinar, which was also held
>>>>> on a Monday.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> *Proposed Topic  : AI, DNS Abuse and the Open Internet: Protecting
>>>>> Non-Commercial Users.*
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> *Brief Description*
>>>>>
>>>>> The session would build on the previous NCUC webinar and continue the
>>>>> discussion around open Internet infrastructure, emerging technologies,
>>>>> Internet governance, and the protection of non-commercial interests.
>>>>>
>>>>> The webinar would focus on how artificial intelligence is changing
>>>>> both DNS abuse and the way DNS abuse is detected and mitigated. It would
>>>>> look at the growing use of AI and automated tools in security and
>>>>> enforcement, while also considering issues that are particularly relevant
>>>>> to NCUC, such as false positives, over-enforcement, privacy, due process,
>>>>> accountability, and the possible impact on legitimate non-commercial
>>>>> registrants and users.
>>>>>
>>>>> The aim would be to bring together technical, operational, governance,
>>>>> and public-interest perspectives and discuss how effective DNS security
>>>>> measures can be developed without compromising the openness of the Internet
>>>>> or the rights of non-commercial users.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> *Proposed Speakers*
>>>>>
>>>>>    - *Ram Mohan* – DNS security, resilience, AI, and technical policy
>>>>>    ( *will ask Ram if he prefers to delegate a member of SSAC if not
>>>>>    available*).
>>>>>    - *Tatiana Tropina* – cybersecurity, DNS abuse, Internet
>>>>>    governance, and digital rights
>>>>>    - *Brian Cimbolic* – registry operations and practical DNS abuse
>>>>>    mitigation
>>>>>    - *Bruce Tonkin* – Internet governance, accountability, and
>>>>>    registrant protection
>>>>>    -
>>>>>
>>>>> Together, these speakers could provide a balanced discussion across
>>>>> technical, policy, operational, governance, and public-interest
>>>>> perspectives.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> *Proposed Date and Time*
>>>>>
>>>>> *Monday, 28 September 2026*
>>>>> *14:30 UTC*
>>>>> *Duration: 90 minutes*
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> *Proposed Work Timeline*
>>>>>
>>>>> Following EC approval, I suggest the following steps:
>>>>>
>>>>> *1. Save the Date and Registration Announcement*
>>>>> An initial “Save the Date” announcement would be shared with the *NCUC,
>>>>> NPOC, and NCSG mailing lists*, including the session title, a short
>>>>> description, the date and time, and the registration link.
>>>>>
>>>>> *2. Speaker Outreach and Confirmation*
>>>>> We would then contact the proposed speakers, share the session concept
>>>>> and key discussion areas, and ask for their availability and confirmation.
>>>>>
>>>>> *3. Speaker and Session Publicity*
>>>>> Approximately *two weeks after the initial Save the Date announcement*,
>>>>> and once the speakers are confirmed, we would publish a second announcement
>>>>> introducing the confirmed speakers and providing more details about the
>>>>> session.
>>>>>
>>>>> Further reminders and promotion could then follow closer to the
>>>>> webinar date through the relevant NCUC/NCSG communication channels.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> I would appreciate your feedback on the proposed topic, speakers,
>>>>> date, and work timeline. Once we have the EC’s agreement, we can move
>>>>> forward with the Save the Date announcement and speaker outreach.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Best regards,
>>>>>
>>>>> Amine Hacha
>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>
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