[afnog] Fwd: ICANN's NomCom Now Accepting Applications

[nancy dotse]

Hi All,

Please find below information from ICANN for your attention.

Wishing you all a Happy and a Prosperous New Year!

Best regards

Nancy

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 From: Tom Barrett <tbarrett at encirca.com>
Date: Sun, Jan 11, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Subject: Request to Share: ICANN's NomCom Now Accepting Applications
To: <info at afnog.org>

Dear AFNOG,

I hope this message finds you well.

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) 
Nominating Committee (NomCom) is now accepting applications for key 
leadership positions within the ICANN policy councils. These roles 
provide a rare and meaningful opportunity for leaders to help shape 
global Internet governance policies and the technical coordination of 
the Internet's unique identifier systems.

AFNOG's support in sharing this announcement will help ensure a diverse 
and capable pool of candidates dedicated to upholding the 
multi-stakeholder model and advancing global Internet policy.

This year, the NomCom is undertaking extra outreach efforts to identify 
and encourage highly qualified candidates for the important 
policy-focused positions within ICANN's Supporting Organizations and 
Advisory Committees, specifically:

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Two Regional Representatives to the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) 
-- one each from Europe and North America

	*

One Member of the Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) 
Council

	*

One Member of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council

These positions play a critical role in advancing policy development 
that supports the stability, security, and openness of the global 
Internet. We want to highlight that these policy roles include travel 
support for participation in ICANN's face-to-face meetings, enabling 
leaders to engage directly in essential multi-stakeholder discussions 
worldwide.

Application Deadline: 18 February 2026, 23:59 UTC

Learn More and Apply: 2026 ICANN Nominating Committee - ICANN [1]

Applicants must be fluent in English; further qualifications vary by 
role. All applications are confidential and must be submitted via the 
online candidate portal.

For questions or additional information, please contact the NomCom team 
directly at nomcom-candidate-support at icann.org.

Thank you for your partnership in promoting inclusive and effective 
Internet governance leadership.

Best regards,

Thomas Barrett

Chair - ICANN 2026 Nominating Committee
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Schedule a call with me.
https://calendar.app.google/BrESmtfgCG4tutSu7 [2]

Thomas Barrett

President
EnCirca, Inc
+1.781.942.9975 (office)
400 W. Cummings Park, Suite 1725
Woburn, MA 01801 USA
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Links:
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[1] https://www.icann.org/nomcom2026
[2] https://calendar.app.google/BrESmtfgCG4tutSu7
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