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==Major Events==
==Major Events==
===IDN===
A draft version of Guidelines for Implementation of Internationalized Domain Names was modified and approved during ICANN 42 by the ICANN Board. The document was developed by the IDN Guidelines Revision Working Group, and contains some of the following provisions.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-22nov11-en.htm Implementation Notice - Version 3.0 of IDN Guidelines], ICANN.org. Published 22 November 2011. Retrieved 27 November 2012.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/resources/idn/idn-guidelines-02sep11-en.htm Guidelines for the Implementation of Internationalized Domain Names | Version 3.0], ICANN.org.</ref>
===Batching===
===Batching===
Popularized during ICANN 42 was batching, the term for dividing [[new gTLD]] applications into manageable batches of 500. During a [[GNSO]] working session in Dakar, ICANN Senior Vice President [[Kurt Pritz]] announced that the date of submission during an application window will not be a factor in determining placement, meaning all applicants who filed between January 12th and April 12th would have an equal opportunity of being in any batch. ICANN did not detail how the batches would be processed, though a "charity auction" method has been ruled out and a random selection seems preferred, if workable under proper laws.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/6618-new-gtlds-no-advantage-to-applying-early New gTLDs: no advantage to applying early], DomainIncite.com. Published 23 October 2011. Retrieved 27 November 2012.</ref> It was also stated that applicants may be able to "opt out" of the first batch if not concerned about time-to-market.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/6784-new-gtld-batching-should-brands-go-first New gTLD batching: should .brands go first?], DomainIncite.com. Published 9 November 2011. Retrieved 27 November 2012.</ref>
Popularized during ICANN 42 was batching, the term for dividing [[new gTLD]] applications into manageable batches of 500. During a [[GNSO]] working session in Dakar, ICANN Senior Vice President [[Kurt Pritz]] announced that the date of submission during an application window will not be a factor in determining placement, meaning all applicants who filed between January 12th and April 12th would have an equal opportunity of being in any batch. ICANN did not detail how the batches would be processed, though a "charity auction" method has been ruled out and a random selection seems preferred, if workable under proper laws.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/6618-new-gtlds-no-advantage-to-applying-early New gTLDs: no advantage to applying early], DomainIncite.com. Published 23 October 2011. Retrieved 27 November 2012.</ref> It was also stated that applicants may be able to "opt out" of the first batch if not concerned about time-to-market.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/6784-new-gtld-batching-should-brands-go-first New gTLD batching: should .brands go first?], DomainIncite.com. Published 9 November 2011. Retrieved 27 November 2012.</ref>