ICANN83 | Policy Forum Prague

09:00 CEST (UTC+2), 9 June 2025
07:00 UTC, 9 June 2025
South Hall 3 A/B (ccNSO)
ID# 16878
 
Session Details
Tech Day are sessions open to all ICANN community members with an interest in technical, operational, and security topics and is organised by the ccNSO Technical Working Group.
Further details about this and other ccNSO sessions at ICANN83 are available here: https://bit.ly/4cnsm10
 
Session Leader: Claudia Ruiz
Staff Facilitator: Kathy Schnitt
 
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Interpretation Service
• Languages Available: English, Français, Español

10:45 CEST (UTC+2), 9 June 2025
08:45 UTC, 9 June 2025
Terrace 2B
ID# 16981
 
Session Details
This is a regular work session of the SSAC Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) Party. The SSAC FOSS work party is examining the prevalence and characteristics of free and open-source software within critical DNS infrastructure.
SSAC work sessions focus on internal SSAC work and are open to observation. They are not structured for active engagement; audience engagement occurs at discretion of the session Chair.
 
Session Leader: Danielle Rutherford
Staff Facilitator: Kathy Schnitt
 
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Interpretation Service
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10:45 CEST (UTC+2), 9 June 2025
08:45 UTC, 9 June 2025
South Hall 3 A/B (ccNSO)
ID# 16879
 
Session Details
Tech Day are sessions open to all ICANN community members with an interest in technical, operational, and security topics and is organised by the ccNSO Technical Working Group.
Further details about this and other ccNSO sessions at ICANN83 are available here: https://bit.ly/4cnsm10
 
Session Leader: Claudia Ruiz
Staff Facilitator: Kathy Schnitt
 
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13:45 CEST (UTC+2), 9 June 2025
11:45 UTC, 9 June 2025
South Hall 3 A/B (ccNSO)
ID# 16982
 
Session Details
The DNSSEC & Security workshop is a technical forum, hosted by the SSAC, to share experience and best practices related to the deployment and management of Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) as well as other DNS security-related topics. The workshop aims to disseminate information gathered by the security practitioners regarding operational practices, encountered challenges, security factors, and management strategies.
Agenda:TBD
 
Session Leader: Kathy Schnitt
Staff Facilitator: Claudia Ruiz
 
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15:30 CEST (UTC+2), 9 June 2025
13:30 UTC, 9 June 2025
South Hall 3 A/B (ccNSO)
ID# 16983
 
Session Details
The DNSSEC & Security workshop is a technical forum, hosted by the SSAC, to share experience and best practices related to the deployment and management of Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) and other DNS security-related topics. The workshop aims to disseminate information gathered by the security practitioners regarding operational practices, encountered challenges, security factors, and management strategies.
Agenda:TBD
 
Session Leader: Kathy Schnitt
Staff Facilitator: Claudia Ruiz
 
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13:45 CEST (UTC+2), 10 June 2025
11:45 UTC, 10 June 2025
North Hall
ID# 16984
 
Session Details
Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC) Lightning Talks present concise, technical perspectives on current Security, Stability, and Resiliency (SSR) issues, independent of ongoing SSAC studies. Each talk includes a quick question and answer period. The goal is to encourage a fast-paced exchange of ideas and insights.
Agenda:TBD
 
Session Leader: Danielle Rutherford
Staff Facilitator: Kathy Schnitt
 
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Interpretation Service
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15:30 CEST (UTC+2), 10 June 2025
13:30 UTC, 10 June 2025
South Hall 1 (Community Meeting Room)
ID# 16985
 
Session Details
Join the Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC) for a detailed presentation of their upcoming report analyzing Domain Name System (DNS) blocking. This session will cover the technical means by which blocking is implemented and its effectiveness, the methods for bypass, and the potential for unintended consequences impacting users and services beyond the intended scope. SSAC members will present findings from the report, which updates prior advisories (SAC050, SAC056).
This SSAC session is designed for active community engagement. Your questions, comments, and participation are highly encouraged and welcomed throughout the discussion."
 
Session Leader: Danielle Rutherford
Staff Facilitator: Kathy Schnitt
 
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09:00 CEST (UTC+2), 11 June 2025
07:00 UTC, 11 June 2025
Terrace 2B
ID# 16852
 
Session Details
This session will include an update on the String Similarity Evaluation project, which is part of the New gTLD Program: Next Round. Input will be sought on the mechanism for conducting string similarity evaluations and on similarity data collected from script experts. The mechanism will be used to identify possible contention sets for the manual review conducted by the String Similarity Evaluation Panel.
 
Session Leader: Sarmad Hussain
Staff Facilitator: Pitinan Kooarmornpatana
 
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13:45 CEST (UTC+2), 11 June 2025
11:45 UTC, 11 June 2025
North Hall
ID# 16986
 
Session Details
Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC) Lightning Talks present concise, technical perspectives on current Security, Stability, and Resiliency (SSR) issues, independent of ongoing Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC) studies. Each talk includes a quick question and answer period. The goal is to encourage a fast-paced exchange of ideas and insights.
Agenda: TBD
 
Session Leader: Danielle Rutherford
Staff Facilitator: Kathy Schnitt
 
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15:30 CEST (UTC+2), 11 June 2025
13:30 UTC, 11 June 2025
North Hall
ID# 16987
 
Session Details
This session will be split into two regular work sessions for current SSAC work parties.
15:30–16:15: Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) Work Party Meeting
16:15–17:00: Responsible Integration into the DNS Ecosystem (RIDE) Work Party Meeting
The SSAC FOSS work party is examining the prevalence and characteristics of free and open-source software within critical DNS infrastructure.
The SSAC RIDE Work Party is examining the security and stability risks of integrating traditional domain names with new technologies and applications.
SSAC work sessions focus on internal SSAC work and are open to observation. They are not structured for active engagement; audience engagement occurs at discretion of the session Chair.
 
Session Leader: Danielle Rutherford
Staff Facilitator: Kathy Schnitt
 
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Interpretation Service
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10:45 CEST (UTC+2), 12 June 2025
08:45 UTC, 12 June 2025
Terrace 2B
ID# 16988
 
Session Details
SSAC Lightning Talks present concise, technical perspectives on current Security, Stability, and Resiliency (SSR) issues, independent of ongoing Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC) studies. Each talk includes a quick question and answer period. The goal is to encourage a fast-paced exchange of ideas and insights.
Agenda:TBD
 
Session Leader: Danielle Rutherford
Staff Facilitator: Kathy Schnitt
 
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13:45 CEST (UTC+2), 12 June 2025
11:45 UTC, 12 June 2025
North Hall
ID# 16989
 
Session Details
Gain unique insights directly from two ICANN advisory committees at once! This special open mic session brings together members of the Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC) and the Root Server System Advisory Committee (RSSAC).
This interactive open mic session is dedicated to answering questions from the ICANN community. Ask the experts about security, stability, and reliability issues related to the Internet’s naming and address allocation systems and the operation of the DNS root server system. Inquire about current work, reports and recommendations, membership, or any other topics relevant to SSAC or RSSAC. Drop in anytime.
 
Session Leader: Danielle Rutherford
Staff Facilitator: Kathy Schnitt
 
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15:30 CEST (UTC+2), 12 June 2025
13:30 UTC, 12 June 2025
Chamber Hall
ID# 16990
 
Participation
This session does not include public remote participation.
 
Session Details
This closed session provides a dedicated space for SSAC members to debrief on key takeaways from ICANN83 and discuss next steps for ongoing work.
 
Session Leader: Danielle Rutherford
Staff Facilitator: Kathy Schnitt