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| dates          = March 2-4, 1999
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'''ICANN 1''' was held in Singapore, between March 2nd and 4th, 1999. As [[ICANN]]'s debut public Meeting, held just 5 months after the formation of the non-profit, ICANN 1 consequently involved laying the groundwork for the structure and functioning of future [[ICANN Meetings]]. Individual meetings were held in several venues around the city, including the Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre and the Pan Pacific Hotel.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/meetings/singapore/ ICANN.org]</ref>
'''ICANN 1''' was held in Singapore, between March 2nd and 4th, 1999. Individual meetings were held in several venues around the city, including the Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre and the Pan Pacific Hotel.<ref name="archive">[http://www.icann.org/en/meetings/singapore/ ICANN 1 Archive at ICANN.org]</ref> The second ICANN conference to be held in Singapore was [[ICANN 41]], held between the 19th and 24th of June 2011.<ref>[http://meetings.icann.org/calendar Calendar], ICANN.org.</ref> During the opening ceremony of ICANN 41, [[Peter Dengate Thrush]], then Chairman of the Board, reminded the audience of how much the Internet community and [[ICANN]] have come since ICANN's "humble beginnings as a largely American cultural phenomenon originally overseen by the United States Federal Government."<ref name="41welcome">[https://archive.icann.org/en/meetings/singapore2011/bitcache/Transcript_%20Welcome%20Ceremony-vid=25791&disposition=attachment&op=download.txt ICANN 41 Archive - Transcript - Welcome Ceremony], June 20, 2011</ref>


Currently, Singapore is one of only four cities to host more than one ICANN conference; Marina Del Rey, California, which is ICANN's headquarters, Los Angeles, California, and Cairo, Egypt have hosted two conferences as well. The second ICANN conference to be held in Singapore was [[ICANN 41]], held between the 19th and 24th of June, 2011.<ref>[http://meetings.icann.org/calendar Meetings.ICANN.org]</ref> During the opening ceremony of ICANN 41, [[Peter Dengate Thrush]], then Chairman of the Board, reminded the audience of how much the Internet community and [[ICANN]] has come since its humble beginnings as a largely American cultural phenomenon originally overseen by the United States Federal Government.<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 ICANN 41 Opening Transcript]</ref>
==Key developments==


==Meeting==
As [[ICANN]]'s debut public meeting, held just 5 months after the formation of the non-profit, ICANN 1 established the groundwork for the structure of future [[ICANN Meetings]]. At the time of the first ICANN meeting, the DNS had a completely different makeup, as there were 171 million total Internet users, compared to 2 billion in 2011. Also, 56% of those Internet users were from the United States or Canada, and 15% from the Asia Pacific Region. Today, fewer than 14% of Internet users come from North America, and 44% are from Asia.
ICANN held two days of public forums followed by a day of closed door discussion on a proposal regarding the formation of [[Supporting Organizations]] within ICANN. The use of closed door meetings by the new organization grew extremely sharp criticism from some participants. [[Ellen Rony]] started a campaign using gray ribbon images on websites opposing ICANN's closed door tactics, and [[Network Solutions]] also issued a statement condemning the move.<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=-RsEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA41&lpg=PA41&dq=first+ICANN+meeting+singapore+1999&source=bl&ots=ccSXlfKwcM&sig=V2BGO9gZxgoY70_1P1E7wiwmub0&hl=en&ei=3MhOTvjTNeOrsALG6LToBg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=7&ved=0CEsQ6AEwBjgU#v=onepage&q=ICANN&f=false Google Books: NetworkWorld March, 8 1999]</ref>


Sessions included:
ICANN held two days of public forums followed by a day of closed door discussion on a proposal regarding the formation of [[Supporting Organizations]] within ICANN. The use of closed door meetings by the new organization drew extremely sharp criticism from some participants. [[Ellen Rony]] started a campaign using gray ribbon images on websites opposing ICANN's closed door tactics, and [[Network Solutions]] also issued a statement condemning the move.<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=-RsEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA41&lpg=PA41&dq=first+ICANN+meeting+singapore+1999&source=bl&ots=ccSXlfKwcM&sig=V2BGO9gZxgoY70_1P1E7wiwmub0&hl=en&ei=3MhOTvjTNeOrsALG6LToBg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=7&ved=0CEsQ6AEwBjgU#v=onepage&q=ICANN&f=false Google Books: NetworkWorld], Google.com. Published 8 March 1999.]</ref>
 
==Outcomes==
 
* The structure and duties of the [[DNSO]] were determined, designating it as an advisory group within ICANN, responsible for policies concerning the [[DNS]], as well as for selecting three of ICANN's 19 directors.<ref name="dnso">[http://www.dnso.org/history/www.dnso.org/discuss/mail-archive/02274.html ICANN Dispatch from Singapore], DNSO.org. Published 4 March 1999.</ref>
* It had previously been decided that supporting organizations with expertise in [[Domain Name|domain names]] would be needed, and that ICANN should create an internal group rather than rely on existing technical and professional organizations to report to its [[ICANN Board|board]]. Thus, seven constituencies of Internet stakeholders were self-organized through the adoption of the Statement of Domain Name Supporting Organization Formation Concepts resolution. Later that year, the [[DNSO]] would be officially recognized as the larger umbrella group for these [[Supporting Organizations]].<ref>[http://www.ntia.doc.gov/report/2000/second-status-report-department-commerce-icann Second Status Report to the Department of Commerce (ICANN)], NTIA.doc.gov. Published 30 June 2000.</ref>
* The Board adopted a policy for the accreditation of competing [[registrar]]s for the [[.com]], [[.org]], and [[.net]] [[TLD]]s.
* The Board adopted a conflict of interest policy and a reconsideration policy, as required by the ICANN bylaws.<ref name="dnso"></ref>
 
==Key sessions==
* [[GAC]] Organizational Meeting, held on March 2
* [[GAC]] Organizational Meeting, held on March 2
* [[RSSAC|DNS Root Server System Advisory Committee]] Organizational Meeting, held on March 2
* [[RSSAC|DNS Root Server System Advisory Committee]] Organizational Meeting, held on March 2
* [[Advisory Committee on Membership]] Meeting, held on March 2
* [[Advisory Committee on Membership]] Meeting, held on March 2
* Open Meeting, held on March 3, in conjunction with the [[APRICOT]] '99 plenary session.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/meetings/singapore/ ICANN.org]</ref>
* Open Meeting, held on March 3, in conjunction with the [[APRICOT]] '99 plenary session.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/meetings/singapore/ Singapore Meeting], ICANN.org.</ref>


Select topics discussed include:
Select topics discussed include:
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* [[Shared Registry System]] testbed and guidelines
* [[Shared Registry System]] testbed and guidelines
* Discussion of ICANN policies and procedures
* Discussion of ICANN policies and procedures
* Consideration of reports from Advisory Committees<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/meetings/singapore/ ICANN.org]</ref>
* Consideration of reports from Advisory Committees<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/meetings/singapore/ Summary of Actions Taken by the ICANN Initial Board of Directors at its Meeting in Singapore], ICANN.org. Published 4 March 1999.</ref>
* Finances, staffing, and logistics<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 ICANN 41 Opening Transcript]</ref>
* Finances, staffing, and logistics


A complete agenda can be seen [http://www.icann.org/en/meetings/singapore/ here].
A complete agenda can be seen [http://www.icann.org/en/meetings/singapore/ here].


===Developments===
==ICANN Board==
* The structure and duties of the [[DNSO]] were determined, designating it as an advisory group within ICANN, responsible for policies concerning the [[DNS]], as well as for selecting three of ICANN's 19 directors.<ref>[http://www.dnso.org/history/www.dnso.org/discuss/mail-archive/02274.html ICANN Dispatch from Singapore - 4 March 99]</ref>
The Board of Directors at the time were  
* It had previously been decided that supporting organizations with expertise in [[Domain Name|domain names]] would be needed, and that ICANN should create an internal group rather than rely on existing technical and professional organizations to report to its [[ICANN Board|board]]. Thus, seven constituencies of Internet stakeholders were self-organized through the adoption of the Statement of Domain Name Supporting Organization Formation Concepts resolution. Later that year, the [[DNSO]] would be officially recognized as the larger umbrella group for these [[Supporting Organizations]].<ref>[http://www.ntia.doc.gov/report/2000/second-status-report-department-commerce-icann NTIA.doc.gov]</ref>
*[[Esther Dyson]] (Interim Chairman)
* The Board adopted a policy for the accreditation of competing [[registrar]]s for the [[.com]], [[.org]], and [[.net]] [[TLD]]s.
*[[Geraldine Capdeboscq]]
* The Board adopted a conflict of interest policy and a reconsideration policy, as required by the ICANN bylaws.<ref>[http://www.dnso.org/history/www.dnso.org/discuss/mail-archive/02274.html ICANN Dispatch from Singapore - 4 March 99]</ref>
*[[George Conrades]]
 
*[[Greg Crew]]
==Historical Notes==
*[[Frank Fitzsimmons]]
* The Board of Directors at the time were [[Esther Dyson]] (Interim Chairman), [[Geraldine Capdeboscq]], [[George Conrades]], [[Greg Crew]], [[Frank Fitzsimmons]], [[Hans Kraaijenbrink]], [[Jun Murai]], [[Mike Roberts|Michael Roberts]], [[Eugenio Triana]], and [[Linda S. Wilson]].
*[[Hans Kraaijenbrink]]
* Staff included Michael Roberts as Interim President and CEO, [[Molly Shaffer Van Houweling]] as Interim Secretary, and [[Andrew McLaughlin]] as Interim Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/19990421042105/http://www.icann.org/abouticann.html Wayback Machine: ICANN.org About]</ref>
*[[Jun Murai]]
* At the time, the [[GAC]] was chaired by future ICANN CEO [[Paul Twomey]].<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 ICANN 41 Opening Transcript]</ref>
*[[Mike Roberts|Michael Roberts]]
* At the time of the first ICANN meeting, the DNS had a completely different makeup:
*[[Eugenio Triana]]
** There were 171 million total Internet users, compared to 2 billion in 2011.
*[[Linda Wilson]].
** 56% of those Internet users were from the United States or Canada, and 15% from the Asia Pacific Region. Today, fewer than 14% of Internet users come from North America, and 44% are from Asia.<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 ICANN 41 Opening Transcript]</ref>
* Staff included Michael Roberts as Interim President and CEO, [[Molly Shaffer Van Houweling]] as Interim Secretary, and [[Andrew McLaughlin]] as Interim Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/19990421042105/http://www.icann.org/abouticann.html Wayback Machine: ICANN.org About], Archive.org. Published April 1999.</ref>
* At the time, the [[GAC]] was chaired by future ICANN CEO [[Paul Twomey]].


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 21:29, 2 May 2024

Dates: 2-4 March, 1999
Location: Singapore
Venue: Singapore International Convention Centre
Pan Pacific Hotel
Website: ICANN 1 site
Historical Significance
First ICANN Meeting
Supporting Organizations established

ICANN 1 was held in Singapore, between March 2nd and 4th, 1999. Individual meetings were held in several venues around the city, including the Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre and the Pan Pacific Hotel.[1] The second ICANN conference to be held in Singapore was ICANN 41, held between the 19th and 24th of June 2011.[2] During the opening ceremony of ICANN 41, Peter Dengate Thrush, then Chairman of the Board, reminded the audience of how much the Internet community and ICANN have come since ICANN's "humble beginnings as a largely American cultural phenomenon originally overseen by the United States Federal Government."[3]

Key developments[edit | edit source]

As ICANN's debut public meeting, held just 5 months after the formation of the non-profit, ICANN 1 established the groundwork for the structure of future ICANN Meetings. At the time of the first ICANN meeting, the DNS had a completely different makeup, as there were 171 million total Internet users, compared to 2 billion in 2011. Also, 56% of those Internet users were from the United States or Canada, and 15% from the Asia Pacific Region. Today, fewer than 14% of Internet users come from North America, and 44% are from Asia.

ICANN held two days of public forums followed by a day of closed door discussion on a proposal regarding the formation of Supporting Organizations within ICANN. The use of closed door meetings by the new organization drew extremely sharp criticism from some participants. Ellen Rony started a campaign using gray ribbon images on websites opposing ICANN's closed door tactics, and Network Solutions also issued a statement condemning the move.[4]

Outcomes[edit | edit source]

  • The structure and duties of the DNSO were determined, designating it as an advisory group within ICANN, responsible for policies concerning the DNS, as well as for selecting three of ICANN's 19 directors.[5]
  • It had previously been decided that supporting organizations with expertise in domain names would be needed, and that ICANN should create an internal group rather than rely on existing technical and professional organizations to report to its board. Thus, seven constituencies of Internet stakeholders were self-organized through the adoption of the Statement of Domain Name Supporting Organization Formation Concepts resolution. Later that year, the DNSO would be officially recognized as the larger umbrella group for these Supporting Organizations.[6]
  • The Board adopted a policy for the accreditation of competing registrars for the .com, .org, and .net TLDs.
  • The Board adopted a conflict of interest policy and a reconsideration policy, as required by the ICANN bylaws.[5]

Key sessions[edit | edit source]

Select topics discussed include:

  • Accreditation requirements for domain name registrars[8]
  • DNSO proposals
  • Shared Registry System testbed and guidelines
  • Discussion of ICANN policies and procedures
  • Consideration of reports from Advisory Committees[9]
  • Finances, staffing, and logistics

A complete agenda can be seen here.

ICANN Board[edit | edit source]

The Board of Directors at the time were

References[edit | edit source]

External Links[edit | edit source]