2026 Webinars and Presentations

2026 Round Wrap Up and Open Q & A

Address questions not answered in previous sessions, new questions, and what applicants can expect between now and the opening of the gTLD application window plus other topics that may impact applicants.

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2026 Round Community Applicant Journey & Registry Voluntary Commitments/Public Interest Commitments with Q & A

Provides an overview of the unique Community Applicant journey. Focuses on question sets, conditional evaluations and fees, Community Priority Evaluation and other processes unique to Community gTLD applications. Includes live Q and A.

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At-Large Preparations for 2026 Next Round of New gTLD Applications

For the 2026 Next Round of New gTLDs, the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) has the ability to file comments in support of or in opposition to applications for new gTLD strings, and to file objections against applications for new gTLD strings on Limited Public Interest or Community grounds. This APRALO-led session will gather and build the capacity of At-Large community volunteers from the 5 Regional At-Large Organizations (RALOs) to participate in the ALAC's Next Round Procedure for Filing Comments and Objections.

2026 Round Geographic Names and Reserve Names Applicant Journeys with Q & A

Provides an overview of the unique Geographic Name and Reserved Name applicant journeys. Focuses on question sets, conditional evaluations and fees, and other processes unique to geographic names and reserved names gTLD applications. Includes live Q and A.

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Plenary Session: TLD Application Management System Introduction & Demo

An introduction to the TLD Application Management System used by 2026 round applicants to submit or change an application. Includes demonstrations of basic navigation, and organization and application submission steps.

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GNSO: RySG GeoTLD Group Membership Meeting

Meeting of the membership of the GeoTLD Group, including discussion on the next round and concerns for geographic TLDs.

2026 Round .Brand Applicant Journey with Q & A

Provides an overview of the unique .Brand Applicant journey. Focuses on question sets, conditional evaluations and fees, brand string replacement and other processes unique to .Brand gTLD applications. Includes live Q and A.

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Plenary Session: 2026 Round Application Submission Overview

Detailed information for prospective applicants related to preparing to submit an application, as well as a view of the application submission experience.

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GNSO: RySG BRG Membership Meeting and Community Outreach

Membership meeting of the Brand Registry Group with some outreach to the community on the next round for .brand registries.

2026 Round Internationalized Domain Name and Variant Applicant Journeys with Q & A

Provides an overview of the unique IDN and Variant Applicant journeys. Focuses on question sets, conditional evaluations and fees, processing priority and other processes unique to IDN and variant gTLD applications. Includes live Q and A.

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GAC Capacity Development Session (2 of 2)

The Next Round capacity development discussion will help GAC members prepare for the upcoming facilitated dialogue on the relationship between the Registry Service Provider (RSP) program and the Applicant Support Program (ASP) that will take place at ICANN86.

Registry Service Provider (RSP) Evaluation Program

Presentation on the Registry Service Provider evaluation program including information about the opening of the RSP program's second submission period, concurrent with the opening of the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round application window.

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GAC Capacity Development (Session 1 of 2)

From awareness to readiness: the GAC's role. This session would build directly on the GAC February webinar and focus on what members need to know in order to engage meaningfully.

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2026 Round Bidder Conference

This webinar provides prospective bidders with an overview of ICANN's business needs for the 2026 Round, including why panels and panelists are required, the types of service areas where vendor support is needed, and estimated timelines for when work will begin.

New gTLD Program: Next Round Implementation Status Update

In this session, the New gTLD Program team will provide the community with a status update on the implementation of the 2026 Round since ICANN84 and what can be expected at ICANN85.

2026 Round Applicant Journey Overview

This webinar provides an end-to-end overview of the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round application process. The course creates context for ICANN community members and applicants who wish to understand the requirements of the application process, and the role(s) different groups play throughout. A webinar recording will be published after the event.

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Introduction to the 2026 Round

This webinar provides interested parties with foundational information about the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round. The course is designed to equip those who are unfamiliar with the program to understand everything from generic top-level domains, to the purpose of each stage of the applicant journey. A webinar recording will be published after the event.

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