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NextGen at ICANN

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NextGen at ICANN is an outreach initiative created by ICANN. Up to 25 end-users and stakeholders are introduced to ICANN during conferences through an "inclusive, supportive, and tailored program." The initiative began at ICANN 49, and featured 25 participants between the ages of 18 and 30. The program is on hiatus for ICANN 56 as a result of the outbreak of the Zika virus in the meeting location[1], and will return for ICANN 57. It is a regionally based initiative meant to engage undergraduate and graduate students and introduce them to ICANN.

Beginnings

NextGen at ICANN grew from the work of ICANN's Strategy Panel on the Public Responsibility Framework as a way to build trust and communication within the Internet community. Its goals include maintaining a "stable, inclusive, and accessible Internet across the globe..." Additionally, the organization seeks to continually engage what the community perceives to be the "next generation" in the Internet ecosystem.

In a blog post pertaining to the initiative, ICANN pointed to NetMission's support of the endeavor, and expressed gratitude at the organization's level of collaboration in refining the initiative.[2]

Presence at ICANN 55

NextGen@ICANN 55

Members

Ambassadors

Selection Committee

Presence at ICANN 54

NextGen@ICANN 54

Members

Ambassador

Selection Committee

Presence at ICANN 53

According to ICANN's website, the organization received over 200 applications within their 10-day application period. The NextGen selection committee selected 17 of the 200 applicants to attend ICANN 53 in Buenos Aires.

NextGen@ICANN 53 Members

NextGen@ICANN 53 Selection Committee

References

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