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==ICANN 53==

==ICANN 53==

[[ICANN 53]] was the last ICANN meeting to be held before the expiration of ICANN's contract with the NTIA to perform the IANA functions. Although the contract was renewable for up to four additional years, the hope of the ICG was to complete the process before the expiration of the contract at the end of September, 2015.<ref> Much programming and discussion regarding the transition

[[ICANN 53]] was the last ICANN meeting to be held before the expiration of ICANN's contract with the NTIA to perform the IANA functions. Although the contract was renewable for up to four additional years, the hope of the ICG was to complete the process before the expiration of the contract at the end of September, 2015.<ref>[https://www.circleid.com/posts/20150120_iana_transition_planning_proceeding_in_fine_internet_style/ CircleID - Alissa Cooper: IANA Transition Planning Proceeding in Fine Internet Style], January 20, 2015</ref> Unsurprisingly, much programming and discussion regarding the transition occurred at ICANN 53.

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>

At the Welcome Cermony and President's Introduction, Fadi 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>

==August 2015: NTIA Extends IANA Functions Contract for One Year==

==August 2015: NTIA Extends IANA Functions Contract for One Year==