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| {{ICANNMeetings| | | {{ICANNMeetings| |
| | logo = ICANNSiliconValley.png | | | logo = ICANNSiliconValley.png |
− | | dates = 13-18 March 2011 | + | | dates = 13-18 March, 2011 |
| | location = Silicon Valley, San Francisco | | | location = Silicon Valley, San Francisco |
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| | historicalimport = [[.xxx]] was approved | | | historicalimport = [[.xxx]] was approved |
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− | '''ICANN 40''' was held in Silicon Valley between 13 and 18 March, 2011.<ref>[http://www.ripe.net/ripe/meetings/calendar/icann-40 ICANN 40]</ref> The meeting was hosted at The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square | + | '''ICANN 40''' was held in Silicon Valley between 13 and 18 March, 2011.<ref>[http://www.ripe.net/ripe/meetings/calendar/icann-40 ICANN 40]</ref> The meeting was hosted at The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square. |
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− | ICANN 40 was the most attended meeting till date and also the "most heated." A lot of important issues were to be discussed at the meeting, including the [[.xxx]] and the New [[gTLD]] Program.<ref>[http://www.namesmash.com/icann-community-perspectives-icann-40/ Community Perspectives: ICANN 40]</reF> There were more than 1700 attendees at the meeting.<ref>[http://www.dotconnectafrica.org/2011/03/yes2dotafrica-campaign-successful-icann-40-san-francisco-ca/ Yes2dotAfrica Campaign successful at ICANN 40 in San Francisco]</ref>
| + | ==Key developments== |
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− | == Historical Significance ==
| + | ICANN 40 was the most attended meeting till date, with more than 1700 attendees.<ref>[http://www.dotconnectafrica.org/2011/03/yes2dotafrica-campaign-successful-icann-40-san-francisco-ca/ Yes2dotAfrica Campaign successful at ICANN 40 in San Francisco]</ref> It is also considered the "most heated" meeting, as many important issues were to be discussed, including the [[.xxx]] and the New [[gTLD]] Program.<ref>[http://www.namesmash.com/icann-community-perspectives-icann-40/ Community Perspectives: ICANN 40]</ref> |
− | ===Yes2DotAfrica Campaign===
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− | The campaign of yes2dotafrica against the press release made by [[AfTLD]] on wanting to obtain an African Union mandate for a “.Africa” registry was successful.<ref>[http://www.dotconnectafrica.org/2011/03/yes2dotafrica-campaign-successful-icann-40-san-francisco-ca/ Campaign successful at ICANN 40 in San Francisco]</ref>
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− | === .XXX Approved === | + | ==Outcomes== |
| + | === .xxx Approved === |
| After a debate lasting nearly ten years, the [[ICANN Board]] approved [[.xxx]] as a new [[sTLD]]. The Board made an agreement allowing [[ICM Registry]], owned by [[Stuart Lawley]], to handle the registry services for the TLD.<ref>[http://www.above.com/blog/2011/03/xxx-approved-at-icann-40.html xxx approved at ICANN 40]</ref> There was a lot of heat on the .xxx debate at this ICANN Meeting, including a protest outside the hotel lead by important members of the local adult entertainment industry, as well as FSC Executive Director [[Diane Duke]].<ref>[http://www.juliemeadows.com/blog/2011/03/16/protest-against-xxx-in-san-francisco-tomorrow/ Julie Meadows Blog: Protest Against .XXX in San Francisco Tomorrow]</ref> | | After a debate lasting nearly ten years, the [[ICANN Board]] approved [[.xxx]] as a new [[sTLD]]. The Board made an agreement allowing [[ICM Registry]], owned by [[Stuart Lawley]], to handle the registry services for the TLD.<ref>[http://www.above.com/blog/2011/03/xxx-approved-at-icann-40.html xxx approved at ICANN 40]</ref> There was a lot of heat on the .xxx debate at this ICANN Meeting, including a protest outside the hotel lead by important members of the local adult entertainment industry, as well as FSC Executive Director [[Diane Duke]].<ref>[http://www.juliemeadows.com/blog/2011/03/16/protest-against-xxx-in-san-francisco-tomorrow/ Julie Meadows Blog: Protest Against .XXX in San Francisco Tomorrow]</ref> |
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− | == Sessions == | + | ==Key sessions== |
| Multiple session were in progress consecutively in different rooms of the hotel. The prominent session included: | | Multiple session were in progress consecutively in different rooms of the hotel. The prominent session included: |
| *'''CISO Roundtable''', held on 14 March | | *'''CISO Roundtable''', held on 14 March |
− | : The main agenda of this meetings was Discussion of building pathways for engagement with CISO community.<ref>[http://svsf40.icann.org/node/23025 CISO Roundtable]</ref> | + | : The main agenda of this meetings was to discuss building pathways for engagement with the [[CISO]] community.<ref>[http://svsf40.icann.org/node/23025 CISO Roundtable]</ref> |
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− | *'''Technical Evolution of WHOIS''' held on 16 March | + | *'''Technical Evolution of WHOIS''', held on 16 March |
− | :This was a followup session to a workshop convened at the [[ICANN 39]]. This session was about IRIS and RWS, as explained by the experts. Authors and implementors of IRIS and RWS were invited to give presentations.<ref>[http://svsf40.icann.org/node/22199 Technical Evolution Of WHOIS]</ref> | + | :This was a followup session to a workshop convened at [[ICANN 39]]. This session was about [[IRIS]] and [[RWS]], as explained by the experts. Authors and implementors of IRIS and RWS were invited to give presentations.<ref>[http://svsf40.icann.org/node/22199 Technical Evolution Of WHOIS]</ref> |
| :'''Presentations''': | | :'''Presentations''': |
− | **[http://svsf40.icann.org/meetings/siliconvalley2011/presentation-future-directory-services-domain-reg-data-16mar11-en.pdf Enabling Future Directory Services for Domain Registration Data]
| + | ::[http://svsf40.icann.org/meetings/siliconvalley2011/presentation-future-directory-services-domain-reg-data-16mar11-en.pdf Enabling Future Directory Services for Domain Registration Data] |
− | **[http://svsf40.icann.org/meetings/siliconvalley2011/presentation-whois-restful-web-service-16mar11-en.pdf A RESTful Web Service for Whois]
| + | ::[http://svsf40.icann.org/meetings/siliconvalley2011/presentation-whois-restful-web-service-16mar11-en.pdf A RESTful Web Service for Whois] |
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− | *'''New gTLD Program: Discussion of Issues Identified by Governmental Advisory Committee''' held on 16 March | + | *'''New gTLD Program: Discussion of Issues Identified by Governmental Advisory Committee''', held on 16 March |
− | :This session was an opportunity for public discussion on the set of issues identified by the [[GAC]] at the GAC Communique at [[ICANN 39]].<ref>[http://svsf40.icann.org/node/22169 New gTLD Program: Discussion of Issues Identified by Governmental Advisory Committee]</ref> | + | :This session was an opportunity for public discussion on the issues identified by the [[GAC]] for the New gTLD Program at the GAC Communique at [[ICANN 39]].<ref>[http://svsf40.icann.org/node/22169 New gTLD Program: Discussion of Issues Identified by Governmental Advisory Committee]</ref> |
| :'''Transcript''': [http://svsf40.icann.org/meetings/siliconvalley2011/transcript-new-gtlds-board-16mar11-en.txt New gTLDs with Board] | | :'''Transcript''': [http://svsf40.icann.org/meetings/siliconvalley2011/transcript-new-gtlds-board-16mar11-en.txt New gTLDs with Board] |
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− | *'''Consultation between ICANN Board and the GAC''' held on 15 March | + | *'''Consultation between ICANN Board and the GAC''', held on 15 March |
− | :In this session GAC and Board of Directors discussed issues pertaining to the introduction of new gTLDs and the proposed delegation of .xxx to the [[ICM registry]].<ref>[http://svsf40.icann.org/node/22799 Consultation between ICANN Board and the GAC]</ref> The new gTLDs were approved at [[ICANN 41]]. | + | :In this session, the GAC and Board of Directors discussed issues pertaining to the introduction of new gTLDs and the proposed delegation of .xxx to ICM Registry.<ref>[http://svsf40.icann.org/node/22799 Consultation between ICANN Board and the GAC]</ref> The new gTLDs were approved at [[ICANN 41]]. |
− | ::[http://svsf40.icann.org/meetings/siliconvalley2011/transcript-gac-board-consultation-15mar11-en.txt Transcript: Consultation between ICANN Board and the GAC] | + | :'''Transcript''': [http://svsf40.icann.org/meetings/siliconvalley2011/transcript-gac-board-consultation-15mar11-en.txt Consultation between ICANN Board and the GAC] |
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− | *'''Presentation & Discussion of the Proposed New GNSO Policy Development Process''' held on 16 March | + | *'''Presentation & Discussion of the Proposed New GNSO Policy Development Process''', held on 16 March |
| :This session was aimed at providing an overview of the new GNSO Policy Development Process proposed at [[ICANN Brussels]].<ref>[http://svsf40.icann.org/node/22177 Presentation & Discussion of the Proposed New GNSO Policy Development Process]</ref> | | :This session was aimed at providing an overview of the new GNSO Policy Development Process proposed at [[ICANN Brussels]].<ref>[http://svsf40.icann.org/node/22177 Presentation & Discussion of the Proposed New GNSO Policy Development Process]</ref> |
− | ::Presentations:[http://svsf40.icann.org/meetings/siliconvalley2011/presentation-gnso-pdp-16mar11-en.pdf The New GNSO Policy Development Process] | + | :'''Presentations''': [http://svsf40.icann.org/meetings/siliconvalley2011/presentation-gnso-pdp-16mar11-en.pdf The New GNSO Policy Development Process] |
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− | *'''Clinton To Address ICANN Silicon Valley Meeting''' held on 16 March<ref>[http://svsf40.icann.org/clinton Clinton To Address ICANN Silicon Valley Meeting]</ref> | + | *'''Clinton To Address ICANN Silicon Valley Meeting''', held on 16 March<ref>[http://svsf40.icann.org/clinton Clinton To Address ICANN Silicon Valley Meeting]</ref> |
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− | *'''Geographic Regions Review Working Group Workshop''' held on 17 March | + | *'''Geographic Regions Review Working Group Workshop''', held on 17 March |
− | :This Workshop was a discussion regarding the future of ICANN's Geographic Regions framework featuring members of the community interested in sharing their views with members of the community-wide working group examining the current geographic regions framework.<ref>[http://svsf40.icann.org/node/22217 Geographic Regions Review Working Group Workshop]</ref> | + | :This Workshop was a discussion regarding the future of ICANN's Geographic Regions framework. It featured members of the community interested in sharing their views with members of the community-wide working group, which is examining the current geographic regions framework.<ref>[http://svsf40.icann.org/node/22217 Geographic Regions Review Working Group Workshop]</ref> |
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− | == Sponsors ==
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− | * '''Diamond''': [[Verisign]]
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− | * '''Platinum Elite:''' [[NeuStar]]
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− | * '''Silver:''' [[PIR]], [[Iron Mountain]], [[Afilias]], [[GMO Registry]], [[AusRegistry]], [[CNNIC]], [[Community.asia]], [[United Domains]], [[ISC]], [[NTT America]], [[InternetX]]
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− | * '''Bronze:''' [[RegistryPro]], [[ironDNS]], [[NameMedia]], [[RU Center]]
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| == Videos == | | == Videos == |
− | :<videoflash>yOhGkULfXiA</videoflash> | + | :{{#ev:youtube|yOhGkULfXiA}} |
| [[Vint Cerf]] speaking at ICANN 40 | | [[Vint Cerf]] speaking at ICANN 40 |
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− | :<videoflash>7BMxHemrYHw</videoflash> | + | :{{#ev:youtube|7BMxHemrYHw}} |
− | [[Rod Beckstorm]]'s opening speech | + | [[Rod Beckstrom]]'s opening speech |
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− | :<videoflash>mQr3zTKvnyE</videoflash> | + | :{{#ev:youtube|mQr3zTKvnyE}} |
| Opening Press Conference of ICANN 40 | | Opening Press Conference of ICANN 40 |
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− | :<videoflash>bgsYx1EUSW8</videoflash> | + | :{{#ev:youtube|bgsYx1EUSW8}} |
| [[Bill Clinton]] addressing the audience | | [[Bill Clinton]] addressing the audience |
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− | :<videoflash>mcu0IAwTJvU</videoflash> | + | :{{#ev:youtube|mcu0IAwTJvU}} |
| Interview with CEO Rod Beckstrom and Chairman [[Peter Dengate Thrush]] | | Interview with CEO Rod Beckstrom and Chairman [[Peter Dengate Thrush]] |
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| == External Links == | | == External Links == |
− | [http://www.namesmash.com/icann-community-perspectives-icann-40/ ICANN Community Perspectives: ICANN 40] | + | * [http://www.namesmash.com/icann-community-perspectives-icann-40/ ICANN Community Perspectives: ICANN 40] |
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| == References == | | == References == |
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| [[Category:ICANN Meetings]] | | [[Category:ICANN Meetings]] |
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