The ICANN86 Policy Forum is set to bring the global internet community together in Seville, Spain, this June. Leaders from government, civil society, business, and the technical sector will meet to shape the future of the internet. Taking place at the FIBES Conference and Exhibition Centre, ICANN86 aims to address the core technical and policy issues facing a connected world.
ICANN86 Policy Forum to Address Key Internet Governance Issues
At the heart of ICANN86 are discussions around the systems critical to the internet’s operation. The forum will cover DNS Abuse mitigation, security, DNS resilience, Universal Acceptance, and Internationalized Domain Names. Additionally, participants will focus on how to govern the management of systems supporting global coordination of internet number resources. These policy debates aim to secure a stable and unified internet, benefiting more than 6 billion global users.
Global Stakeholders Unite in Seville for Internet Policy Talks
ICANN86 is hosted by the Spanish Ministry for Digital Transformation and Civil Service, attracting a diverse community from across continents. Policy experts, technical professionals, and government officials will collaborate on internet governance. Notable sessions include:
- Governmental Advisory Committee Opening Plenary
- DNS Security Extensions Security Workshop
- DNS Women session
Students and young professionals are also encouraged to participate through the NextGen@ICANN and ICANN Fellowship programs, ensuring fresh perspectives in ongoing policy debates.
Hybrid Participation Enables Wider Access to ICANN86 Sessions
To accommodate its global audience, ICANN86 is offering a hybrid format. Attendees can join both in-person and online, fostering wide participation regardless of location. In-person registration closes on June 7, while remote attendance remains open until the forum’s end. This inclusive approach helps strengthen cross-border dialogue on how to keep the internet secure and resilient.
As ICANN86 Policy Forum approaches, anticipation is growing for key decisions impacting the internet’s stability and growth. By bringing together diverse voices in Seville and online, ICANN continues its mission to steer the internet toward a more secure and unified future.
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