The ICANN Board of Directors is approaching a critical phase in its planning for the next five years, and it is calling upon the ICANN community for input. The Board has released a draft of the ICANN Strategic Plan for 2026-2030, developed with extensive community feedback. This draft plan will be open for public comment starting 23 July 2024.
To facilitate a thorough understanding of the draft plans, the Board Strategic Planning Committee (BSPC) will host two webinars on 30 July and 31 July. These sessions aim to walk participants through the draft plans, explain the public comment process, and address any immediate queries. The Strategic Plan, paired with a detailed Operating Plan, lays out a clear, actionable roadmap for ICANN's future, ensuring a balanced approach to meeting current and future stakeholder needs.
The relevance of this initiative to the domain investing community cannot be overstated. The decisions and directions set forth in these strategic plans will have lasting impacts on domain management, policy development, and operational frameworks that directly affect domain investors. Engaging in this feedback process provides an opportunity to influence ICANN's approach, ensuring it aligns with the evolving needs of the domain industry.
The public comment period remains open until 17 September 2024. ICANN encourages all stakeholders to review the draft plans and provide structured feedback through the Guided Submission Form. This input will be critical in refining the strategies to ensure they are both ambitious and achievable.
For more details and to participate in the webinars, follow the links provided to register. Your involvement is crucial for shaping the future direction of ICANN and the broader internet community.
