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'''ICANN Meetings''' are held three times a year in various regions around the world in compliance with the ICANN Bylaws, which mandate that the [[ICANN Board]] maintain transparency in managing the Internet and to provide opportunity for international participation and discussion regarding policy developments that impact the [[DNS|Domain Name System]] (DNS) and the global Internet community.  

'''ICANN Meetings''' are held three times a year in various regions around the world in compliance with the [[ICANN Bylaws]], which mandate that the [[ICANN Board]] maintain transparency in managing the Internet and to provide opportunity for international participation and discussion regarding policy developments that impact the [[DNS|Domain Name System]] (DNS) and the global Internet community.  

ICANN meetings are organized and coordinated by at least 100 volunteers from the ICANN's [[SO|Supporting Organizations]] (SOs) and [[AC|Advisory Committees]] (ACs). A general meeting is held annually to give newly elected members their seats. <ref>[http://meetings.icann.org/about meetings.icann.org]</ref>

ICANN Meetings are organized and coordinated by at least 100 volunteers from the ICANN's [[SO|Supporting Organizations]] (SOs) and [[AC|Advisory Committees]] (ACs). A general meeting is held annually to give newly elected members their seats.<ref>[http://meetings.icann.org/about meetings.icann.org]</ref>

==Participants==

==Participants==

ICANN meetings are open to everyone who is interested and openly affected by the organization's activities and work. Individuals attending ICANN Meetings include:<ref>[http://meetings.icann.org/about Participants]</ref>

ICANN Meetings are open to everyone who is interested and openly affected by the organization's activities and work. Individuals attending ICANN Meetings include:<ref>[http://meetings.icann.org/about Participants]</ref>

* Government Representatives

* Government Representatives

* [[Registry|Registries]]

* [[Registry|Registries]]

==Activities==

==Activities==

A wide range of topics regarding the many aspects of the Internet are discussed during the ICANN Meetings including the stability and security of the DNS, intellectual property issues, policies affecting the growth and development of the Internet, creation of new top level domains, and many other issues. During ICANN Meetings, workshops, open forums, and remote participation are conducted using different tools, such as live audio streaming, video, chat rooms and online question boxes.

A wide range of topics regarding the many aspects of the Internet and its governance are discussed during the meetings, including the stability and security of the DNS, intellectual property issues, policies affecting the growth and development of the Internet, creation of new top level domains, and many other issues. During ICANN Meetings, workshops, open forums, and remote participation are conducted using different tools, such as live audio streaming, video, chat rooms and online question boxes.

The ICANN Meetings are free and are normally held for five days. An outline of the entire week's activities and agenda are provided in the morning of the opening day of every ICANN Meeting.

ICANN Meetings are free and are normally held for five days. An outline of the entire week's activities and agenda are provided in the morning of the opening day of every ICANN Meeting.

All the different constituencies hold their own meetings and sessions to discuss their concerns and issues. A day is dedicated for the internal review of the ICANN Structure and for the [[SO]]'s and [[AC]]'s councils to make decisions on issues raised during the meetings. Workshops are also held to provide the latest information and upcoming issues regarding the internet industry.

All of ICANN's constituencies hold their own meetings and sessions to discuss their concerns and issues. A day is dedicated for the internal review of the [[ICANN Structure]] and for the [[SO]]'s and [[AC]]'s councils to make decisions on issues raised during the meetings. Workshops are also held to provide the latest information and upcoming issues regarding the internet industry.

Annual elections of officers are also held during the meetings and reports from the different constituencies of working group are also submitted.

Annual elections of officers are also held during the meetings and reports from the different constituencies of working group are also submitted.

===Meeting Schedule===

===Meeting Schedule===

The first ICANN meeting lasted only three days,<ref>[http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:FoU7zsFSPv8J:singapore41.icann.org/meetings/singapore2011/transcript-welcome-20jun11-en.txt+first+ICANN+meeting+singapore+1999&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&source=www.google.com [[ICAN 41]] Opening Transcript]</ref> while more contemporary meetings have all been lasting just over a week. Monday through Friday is the busiest time of the conference, but certain meetings and working groups often begin meeting the weekend prior to the official start.<ref>[http://svsf40.icann.org/node/22237 [[ICANN 40]] Schedule]</ref> The schedule also features a number of specialized networking events, provided by various sponsors. These include a Welcoming Reception, a Gala Night, and the [[Rod Beckstrom]] introduced Music Night.<ref>[http://news.dot-nxt.com/2011/08/16/icann-fires-ceo Dot Nxt Op-ed on Beckstrom's Resignation]</ref>

The first ICANN Meeting lasted only three days,<ref>[http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:FoU7zsFSPv8J:singapore41.icann.org/meetings/singapore2011/transcript-welcome-20jun11-en.txt+first+ICANN+meeting+singapore+1999&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&source=www.google.com [[ICAN 41]] Opening Transcript]</ref> while more contemporary meetings have all been lasting just over a week. Monday through Friday is the busiest time of the conference, but certain meetings and working groups often begin meeting the weekend prior to the official start.<ref>[http://svsf40.icann.org/node/22237 [[ICANN 40]] Schedule]</ref> The schedule also features a number of specialized networking events, provided by various sponsors. These include a Welcoming Reception, a Gala Night, and the [[Rod Beckstrom]] introduced Music Night.<ref>[http://news.dot-nxt.com/2011/08/16/icann-fires-ceo Dot Nxt Op-ed on Beckstrom's Resignation]</ref>

The meetings themselves are a mix of closed and open door sessions between the [[SG|stakeholder groups]], [[Constituency|constituencies]], and other bodies. The meetings always conclude on Friday with an open [[ICANN Board|board meeting]] where the week's final resolutions are discussed and voted upon, and time is made to hear from any member of the community via an open mic.

The meetings themselves are a mix of closed and open door sessions between the [[SG|stakeholder groups]], [[Constituency|constituencies]], and other bodies. The meetings always conclude on Friday with an open [[ICANN Board|board meeting]] where the week's final resolutions are discussed and voted upon, and time is made to hear from any member of the community via an open mic.