Changes

The agenda of ICANN 52 was intensely focused on the IANA transition. At the Welcome Ceremony and President's Opening session, Steve Crocker took the unique step of inviting representatives from the SOs and ACs to discuss the transition and how it would impact their organizations and their relationship to names, numbers, and protocols. [[Ira Magaziner]] was also invited to speak on the history of the IANA functions and the equally historic decision to transition the functions to the global internet community.<ref name="52welcome">[https://archive.icann.org/meetings/singapore2015/en/schedule/mon-welcome/transcript-welcome-09feb15-en.html ICANN 52 Archive - Transcript, Welcome Ceremony and President's Opening], February 9, 2015</ref> Fadi Chehade's opening remarks celebrated the progress that the community had made thus far, and urged faith in the institution and in the community as the work continued.<ref name="52welcome" />

The agenda of ICANN 52 was intensely focused on the IANA transition. At the Welcome Ceremony and President's Opening session, Steve Crocker took the unique step of inviting representatives from the SOs and ACs to discuss the transition and how it would impact their organizations and their relationship to names, numbers, and protocols. [[Ira Magaziner]] was also invited to speak on the history of the IANA functions and the equally historic decision to transition the functions to the global internet community.<ref name="52welcome">[https://archive.icann.org/meetings/singapore2015/en/schedule/mon-welcome/transcript-welcome-09feb15-en.html ICANN 52 Archive - Transcript, Welcome Ceremony and President's Opening], February 9, 2015</ref> Fadi Chehade's opening remarks celebrated the progress that the community had made thus far, and urged faith in the institution and in the community as the work continued.<ref name="52welcome" />

==ICANN 53 Announcement==

==ICANN 53==

At the ICANN 53 Welcome Session, June 22 2015, CEO & President, Fadi Chehadé presented his keynote speech which focused on the IANA Transition and its progress. In his opening remarks, Chehadé outlined three important areas of focus: 1. Strengthening ICANN and preparing it for the transition, 2. Fortifying community support, and 3. Reinforcing bonds with ICANN's technical community.<ref>https://buenosaires53.icann.org/en/schedule/mon-welcome</ref>

[[ICANN 53]] was the last ICANN meeting to be held before the termination of ICANN's contract with the NTIA to perform the IANA functions. Much programming and discussion regarding the

These three goals are integral to the much larger transition process. The President then went on to describe the necessary timeline of activities prior to the transition. Phase One includes Cross-Community and Board preparation of a proposal and adoption of NTIA's requested bylaw amendments. Phase Two, according to NTIA's Larry Strickling, will last anywhere between four to five months, which include a period of review between the United State's government and members of ICANN's community. Strickling would then assess whether the proposal meets the criteria set by the NTIA and has adopted all necessary bylaws. After the NTIA delivers a certification letter to congrees, the governmental branch has 30 legislative days to review the proposal. Once the review of the proposal is complete, the implementation and full transfer of stewardship takes place. <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S43AHEIjeMI ICANN President at ICANN 53], retrieved 07 Oct 2015</ref>

At the Welcome Cermony and President's Introduction, Chehadé's speech focused on the IANA Transition and its progress. In his opening remarks, Chehadé outlined three important areas of focus: 1. Strengthening ICANN and preparing it for the transition, 2. Fortifying community support, and 3. Reinforcing bonds with ICANN's technical community.<ref>[https://buenosaires53.icann.org/en/schedule/mon-welcome ICANN 53 Archive - Welcome Ceremony and President's Introduction], June 22, 2015</ref> <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S43AHEIjeMI YouTube - ICANN President at ICANN 53]</ref>

==Legal roadblock==

==Legal roadblock==