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Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), I am pleased to invite you to an important physical meeting regarding ICANN's upcoming New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round and the associated Applicant Support Program (ASP) and Registry Service Provider (RSP) Evaluation Program. This session aims to create awareness and provide visibility into these exciting initiatives that will shape the future of the Domain Name System.

Meeting Details

Date: 2 April 2025

Time: 9 am - 1 pm

Venue: Guga S’Thebe Cultural Center, Address: Washington St, Langa, Cape Town, 7455, South Africa

Why Attend?

The new gTLD Program has the potential to significantly impact the Internet landscape. By attending this meeting, you will:

* Gain insights into how these programs can benefit your organization * Learn about opportunities to participate in the global expansion of the Domain Name System * Understand how ICANN is working to ensure worldwide accessibility and fair competition across Africa * Familiarize yourself with the Applicant Support Program: Ensuring accessibility to the new gTLD Program for applicants from developing economies and underserved regions

Your participation and input are invaluable as we work towards a more diverse and inclusive domain name ecosystem. We look forward to your attendance and engagement in this important discussion. To RSVP please fill the registration form herehttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXeZ1jWW8McunjbMfmZ5b8dUACxcuDWfx-VMGaeHEkSjYNGQ/viewform or if you have any questions, please write to gseafrica@icann.orgmailto:gseafrica@icann.org.

Best Regards,

Pierre Dandjinou

Vice President, Africa

Global Stakeholder Engagement Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)