On 23 June 2025, ICANN officially revealed the names of the selected participants for its ICANN84 Fellowship Program. This group of 40 individuals, residing across 35 countries, will take part in the ICANN84 Annual General Meeting scheduled from 25 to 30 October 2025 in Muscat, Oman. The event is expected to bring together a diverse representation of voices and perspectives, reinforcing ICANN’s multistakeholder approach to Internet governance.

The Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has issued its official communiqué following the ICANN83 Policy Forum, held in a hybrid format from Prague, Czech Republic. The full text of the communiqué is now available for public review.

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) will participate in the 19th annual Internet Governance Forum (IGF), taking place in Lillestrøm, Norway, from 23 to 27 June 2025. This year’s event comes at a particularly significant time, just ahead of the WSIS+20 review scheduled for 2025. ICANN sees this forum as a crucial venue for reinforcing its long-standing commitment to an inclusive, multistakeholder approach to Internet governance.

On June 6, 2025, ICANN made a public appeal advocating for greater transparency and fairness in AFRINIC’s upcoming board elections. The organization directed its concerns to the Mauritius court-appointed receiver overseeing AFRINIC, emphasizing the need for clear communication regarding recent organizational changes and member registrations.

On May 29, 2025, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) unveiled the inaugural group of recipients for its Grant Program, marking a significant milestone in its mission to enhance the global Internet ecosystem. This initial cycle will allocate approximately $10 million to support projects that align with ICANN's commitment to fostering a secure, stable, and unified Internet.

The Customer Standing Committee (CSC) is seeking public input on an updated procedure for modifying the IANA Naming Function Service Level Agreements (SLAs). This initiative is part of an ongoing effort to streamline and clarify the amendment process and to ensure the active involvement of the ICANN community. The public comment period is open until 23:59 UTC on Monday, 2 June 2025.

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), in partnership with the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA), has officially opened applications for the 2025 Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA).

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ICANN has officially kicked off the application period for its NextGen@ICANN84 initiative, which runs from March 31 to May 9, 2025.

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) recently unveiled its U.S. tax returns for the fiscal year concluding on June 30, 2024

The Second IANA Naming Function Review Team has just published its initial report and is actively seeking your feedback! As part of its periodic evaluation, this specialized team has thoroughly examined how effectively the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) performs its critical functions related to internet domain names.

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The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has successfully regained control of its X (formerly Twitter) account following a phishing incident.

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The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has officially opened applications for the ICANN84 Fellowship Program. Scheduled for October 25–30, 2025, in Muscat, Oman, this Annual General Meeting offers a unique platform for individuals passionate about the Internet's future to engage directly with global policymakers and industry leaders.

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