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'''ICANN 48''' was held from November 17 to November 21, 2013 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It was hosted by [[NIC Argentina]], the organization that manages Argentina's [[.ar]] ccTLD [[Registry]].  

'''ICANN 48''' was held from November 17 to November 21, 2013 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It was hosted by [[NIC Argentina]], the organization that manages Argentina's [[.ar]] ccTLD [[Registry]].  

Sessions and discussions focused on the continued rollout of the [[New gTLD Program]], as a small batch of applications had reached delegation and many more were facing [[RA]] contracting and possible auctions. Within the program itself, the issue of [[Name Collision]]s was debated, as well as what [[ICANN]] should do with the funds received from eventual "last resort" auctions in the New gTLD Program. Internet Governance was at the forefront of many discussions, in light of the NSA's surveillance on the Internet.<ref>[http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/schedule-full ICANN 48 Full Schedule, ICANN.org] Retrieved 05 Dec 2013</ref>

Sessions and discussions focused on the continued rollout of the [[New gTLD Program]], as a small batch of applications had reached delegation and many more were facing [[RA]] contracting and possible auctions. Within the program itself, the issue of [[Name Collision]]s was debated, as well as what [[ICANN]] should do with the funds received from eventual [[GTLD Auctions|"last resort" auctions]] in the New gTLD Program. Internet Governance was at the forefront of many discussions, in light of the NSA's surveillance on the Internet.<ref>[http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/schedule-full ICANN 48 Full Schedule, ICANN.org] Retrieved 05 Dec 2013</ref>

The event drew 2,034 registered participants, and was the final [[ICANN Meetings|ICANN meeting]] in 2013. [[ICANN]]'s 15th Anniversary was celebrated in Buenos Aires. It was the first time an [[ICANN]] meeting was held in Buenos Aires, and the second time an [[ICANN]] meeting was held in Argentina since [[ICANN 22]] in Mar del Plata in 2005.

The event drew 2,034 registered participants, and was the final [[ICANN Meetings|ICANN meeting]] in 2013. [[ICANN]]'s 15th Anniversary was celebrated in Buenos Aires. It was the first time an [[ICANN]] meeting was held in Buenos Aires, and the second time an [[ICANN]] meeting was held in Argentina since [[ICANN 22]] in Mar del Plata in 2005.

The topic of Internet Governance was prevalent at ICANN 48. In the months and weeks leading up to the conference, the Snowden revelations caused world leaders to express concern over the governance of the Internet. Notably, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff gave a U.N. speech in September 2013 condemning the NSA and proposing that the U.N. adopt policies to prevent the Internet from being used maliciously.<ref>[http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2013-09-24/world/42340299_1_nsa-surveillance-u-n-general-assembly-national-security-agency Brazil's president condemns NSA spying, Washing Post] Retrieved 05 Dec 2013</ref> This prompted [[Fadi Chehadé]] to travel to Brazil and meet with Rousseff in order to persuade her to take a "multistakeholder" approach to Internet Governance instead.<ref>[http://domainestimations.com/?p=208121 Chehade Talks up Split with US Oversight, Domain Estimation Services] Retrieved 05 Dec 2013</ref>  

The topic of Internet Governance was prevalent at ICANN 48. In the months and weeks leading up to the conference, the Snowden revelations caused world leaders to express concern over the governance of the Internet. Notably, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff gave a U.N. speech in September 2013 condemning the NSA and proposing that the U.N. adopt policies to prevent the Internet from being used maliciously.<ref>[http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2013-09-24/world/42340299_1_nsa-surveillance-u-n-general-assembly-national-security-agency Brazil's president condemns NSA spying, Washing Post] Retrieved 05 Dec 2013</ref> This prompted [[Fadi Chehadé]] to travel to Brazil and meet with Rousseff in order to persuade her to take a "multistakeholder" approach to Internet Governance instead.<ref>[http://domainestimations.com/?p=208121 Chehade Talks up Split with US Oversight, Domain Estimation Services] Retrieved 05 Dec 2013</ref>  

====Brazil Meeting====

====Brazil Meeting====

During the Welcome Ceremony, ICANN Chairman [[Steve Crocker]] mentioned that the Brazilian government would soon be announcing a high-level meeting in Brazil sometime in May 2014. It was later announced that the meeting would be named a Global Multistakeholder Meeting on the Future of Internet Governance, and it will be held in Sao Paulo, Brazil on April 23 and 24, 2014.<ref>[http://www.internetgovernance.org/2013/11/19/booting-up-brazil/ Booting up Brazil, Internet Governance.org] Retrieved 05 Dec 2013</ref>

During the Welcome Ceremony, ICANN Chairman [[Steve Crocker]] mentioned that the Brazilian government would soon be announcing a high-level meeting in Brazil, scheduled for May 2014. It was later announced that the meeting will be named a Global Multistakeholder Meeting on the Future of Internet Governance, and will be held in Sao Paulo, Brazil on April 23 and 24, 2014.<ref>[http://www.internetgovernance.org/2013/11/19/booting-up-brazil/ Booting up Brazil, Internet Governance.org] Retrieved 05 Dec 2013</ref>

An extra morning session was added the night before Nov 20th in Buenos Aires titled "ICANN Community Preparation for the Multistakeholder Meeting in Brazil". The session was led by President Chehadé and focused on the the community's input on the Brazil meeting, an explanation of 1net.org, and discussion of an expert panel on Internet Governance that was set up for the following day.<ref>[http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/schedule/wed-multistakeholder-community/transcript-multistakeholder-community-20nov13-en ICANN Prep for Multistakeholder Meeting in Brazil, ICANN.org]> Transcript. Retrieved 05 Dec 2013</ref>

An extra morning session was added the night before Nov 20th in Buenos Aires titled "ICANN Community Preparation for the Multistakeholder Meeting in Brazil". The session was led by President Chehadé and focused on the the community's input on the Brazil meeting, an explanation of 1net.org, and a discussion of an expert panel on Internet Governance that was created during ICANN 48.<ref>[http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/schedule/wed-multistakeholder-community/transcript-multistakeholder-community-20nov13-en ICANN Prep for Multistakeholder Meeting in Brazil, ICANN.org]> Transcript. Retrieved 05 Dec 2013</ref>

===New gTLD ICANN Auctions===

===New gTLD ICANN Auctions===

Although many New gTLD applicants are resolving contentions through partnerships and private auctions, the program guidebook requires public ICANN auctions to be used as a measure of last resort to resolve contention sets. Funds from these auctions will be a new source of income for ICANN, and the organization has promised that it will keep these funds separate from their operating budget and other reserves.

Although many New gTLD applicants are resolving contentions through partnerships and [[GTLD Auctions|private auctions]], the program guidebook requires public ICANN auctions to be used as a measure of last resort to resolve contention sets. Funds from these auctions will be a new source of income for ICANN, and the organization has promised that it will keep these funds separate from their operating budget and other reserves.

The debate during ICANN 48 centered around what ICANN should do with the funds from the public auctions, and determining the rules for such auctions. During the Public Forum, [[Cherine Chalaby]] led a discussion of ICANN auctions and what to do with the funds, and community members offered up some initially suggestions. These included:

The debate during ICANN 48 centered around what ICANN should do with the funds from the public auctions, and determining the rules for such auctions. During the Public Forum, [[Cherine Chalaby]] led a discussion of ICANN auctions and what to do with the funds, and community members offered up some initial suggestions. These included:

* Create a foundation to educate the public on Internet Governance.

* Create a foundation to educate the public on Internet Governance.

* That funds be managed by a community body that involves groups outside of ICANN in order to hold ICANN accountable.

* That funds be managed by a community body that involves groups outside of ICANN in order to hold ICANN accountable.

* Funds go into a reserve fund that will be used for community applications during the next gTLD expansion program.<ref>[http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/schedule/thu-public-forum/transcript-public-forum-21nov13-en Public Forum, ICANN.org] Transcript. Retrieved 05 Dec 2013</ref>

* Funds go into a reserve fund that will be used for community applications during the next gTLD expansion program.

 

[[ICANN Board]] members stated that they would create a document on the subject and submit it for public review so that the community could further add suggestions as to how the funds should be managed.<ref>[http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/schedule/thu-public-forum/transcript-public-forum-21nov13-en Public Forum, ICANN.org] Transcript. Retrieved 05 Dec 2013</ref>

===Flight Issues===

===Flight Issues===

==Session Highlights==

==Session Highlights==

'''November 17'''

'''November 17'''

* [[ALAC]] and Regional Leadership Working Session

* [[ALAC]] and Regional Leadership Working Session

* Public Forum

* Public Forum

* Public [[ICANN Board|Board]] Meeting<ref>[http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/schedule-full Full Schedule, ICANN.org] Retrieved 05 Dec 2013</ref>

* Public [[ICANN Board|Board]] Meeting<ref>[http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/schedule-full Full Schedule, ICANN.org] Retrieved 05 Dec 2013</ref>

 

==Sponsors==

==Sponsors==

'''Platinum''': [[IPLAN]]<br />

'''Platinum''': [[IPLAN]]<br />

'''Bronze''': [[Uniregistry]]<ref>[http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en ICANN 48 - ICANN.org] Retrieved 05 Dec 2013</ref>

'''Bronze''': [[Uniregistry]]<ref>[http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en ICANN 48 - ICANN.org] Retrieved 05 Dec 2013</ref>

==External Links==

==Links==

* [http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en ICANN 48 Website]

* [http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en ICANN 48 Website]

* [[Media:BA_Meeting_Guide.pdf|ICANN 48 Meeting Guide (PDF)]]

* [[Media:BA_Meeting_Guide.pdf|ICANN 48 Meeting Guide (PDF)]]

* [http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/schedule/mon-welcome/audio-welcome-18nov13-en Welcome Ceremony and President's Opening Session (Audio)]

* [http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/schedule/mon-welcome/audio-welcome-18nov13-en Welcome Ceremony and President's Opening Session (Audio)]

* [http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/video/wrap-22nov13-en Closing Interview with Fadi Chehadé and Steve Crocker]

* [http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/video/wrap-22nov13-en Closing Interview with Fadi Chehadé and Steve Crocker]

==References==

==References==

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