🌟 A new month means new opportunities to connect with #ICANN around the world. From regional events and community discussions to webinars and capacity-development activities, explore what’s happening this month and find opportunities to participate in your region. 🗓️ See what’s coming up in September >> go.icann.org/calendar

🔐 Preparing for the 2026 KSK Rollover starts with staying informed. In a new @ITSecurityWire podcast, #ICANN’s Kim Davies discusses the upcoming rollover, why it matters for the security and stability of the Internet’s Domain Name System, and how the technical community can prepare. 🎧 Listen to the conversation >> bit.ly/4dCd4as

On 15 Oct, ATU is bringing you a timely opportunity to get ahead of #Africa’s move from IPv4 to IPv6. We invite you to click the link us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi… and register for the #IPv6 National Implementation Webinar, supported by the @ICANN Grant Program.

On 23 September, #ICANN President and CEO Kurtis Lindqvist, joined by Ambassador Janis Karklins, Head of Government Engagement, engaged with Geneva’s diplomatic and Internet governance community on ICANN’s role in coordinating the Internet’s unique identifier systems, the importance of the multistakeholder model, and Geneva’s role as a key hub for global Internet governance dialogue. Thank you to Digital International Geneva, the Canton of Geneva, @ITU/@UNICEF/@Gigaglobal center, Datasphere, the Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the UN in Geneva @swiss_un, the Permanent Mission of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie @OIFrancophonie, Irish Presidency of the European Union Council @Ireland2026eu, and the Delegation of the European Union to the UN in Geneva @EU_UNGeneva for facilitating this valuable series of engagements.

Is your DNS resolver ready for the upcoming Root Zone Key Signing Key (KSK) rollover? A new online test allows you to check whether your resolver trusts KSK-2024 ahead of the scheduled rollover on 11 October 2026. #kskrollover 💡 Test your resolver and learn more >> bit.ly/46Fc4i3

Don’t miss it! ROW15 is happening online, this Tuesday 📅 September 29 13:00–17:00 UTC The final agenda is now live - check it out & register to secure your spot 👉 regiops.net @ICANN @VERISIGN @ICANNTech @ciranews @COFOMOQuebec #URS #UDRP #mTLS #DELEG #RPKI #DNSSEC

Across the Middle East and Africa, #ICANN is working with operators, registries, regulators, and technical communities to strengthen DNS security, expand #DNSSEC deployment, and build local technical capacity. From Nigeria and Ghana to Jordan and Oman, see how these partnerships are translating global standards into measurable progress. Read the new blog by ICANN’s Technical Engagement Manager, MEA Region, Yazid Akanho: go.icann.org/4yZ98sM

📅 New date! Join us on 30 September 2026 at 14:00 UTC for an SSAC, ISPCP, and #ICANN OCTO session exploring SSAC’s evolving role in global Internet governance, from WSIS to WSIS+20, and its relevance to the ISPCP community. 💻 Register now >> bit.ly/4yCRnPA

🇺🇾 Our week of activities in Montevideo continues with #ICANN’s participation in the School of Digital Transformation and Innovation in Latin America! Throughout the day, Rodrigo de la Parra, ICANN’s Regional Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean, is presenting on how the Internet works, DNS Abuse, and the multistakeholder model. Learn more >> bit.ly/4xCJZ5N

📢 #ICANN confirms that 1,616 new gTLD applications will proceed in the #NewgTLDProgram: 2026 Round, following the close of the application submission window last month. ICANN expects to announce the date for Reveal Day, when the applied for strings will be published, early next week. 🔗 Learn more about the latest updates and upcoming milestones >> go.icann.org/47beZz5

🔑 #ICANN's Kim Davies joined The Ross Kaminsky Show to explain what the Root Zone KSK rollover means for the Domain Name System, why it matters, and how network operators can prepare. 🎧 Listen to the full interview: ihr.fm/46IDaVt

🌐 How are Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) and Universal Acceptance (UA) helping advance a more multilingual and inclusive Internet? The new #ICANN IDN Implementation and UA Adoption Report 2026 highlights global progress, including: ✅ 151 IDN top-level domains representing 37 languages and 23 scripts. ✅ Approximately 4.3 million IDNs registered at the second level. ✅ Growing community efforts to move from UA awareness to practical implementation and adoption. While progress continues, gaps remain, and achieving UA is a shared responsibility. 🔗 Explore the latest developments and ongoing work in the full report >> go.icann.org/4y9uROn

What happens behind a parked domain, and how is the ecosystem around them changing? Join the next #ICANN Webinar Series for EMEA to explore how parked domains can be discovered at scale, and the evolution of practices such as zero-click redirections and Traffic Distribution Systems. 🔗 Register today: go.icann.org/4r1dtbX

🌐💻 The Workshop for an Open, Secure, and Trusted Internet is taking place this week in Montevideo, Uruguay, bringing together regional partners, judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement agencies from across Latin America and the Caribbean. Rodrigo de la Parra, #ICANN’s Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean, is sharing insights on how the Internet works and on DNS Abuse. Learn more >> bit.ly/3STasOw

🗓️ Mark your calendar: #ICANN87 Prep Week takes place 5–7 October 2026. Join these sessions to get ready for the ICANN87 Annual General Meeting in Bali, Indonesia, 17–22 October. Explore the schedule and register >> go.icann.org/icann87schedule #ICANN

Large-scale DNS abuse campaigns are often linked to bulk domain name registrations. How can associated domain analysis help detect them earlier? A new #ICANN report explores how public registration data can help identify patterns, uncover associated domains, and support proactive abuse detection. Read OCTO-044 ➡️ go.icann.org/4y438yQ

🌐 Join us for an SSAC, ISPCP, and #ICANN OCTO session exploring SSAC’s evolving role in global Internet governance, from WSIS to WSIS+20, and its relevance to the ISPCP community. 📅 24 September 2026 | 15:00 UTC 💻 Register now >> bit.ly/4yCRnPA

For the third consecutive year, #ICANN and EDP University are working together to strengthen Internet knowledge and technical capacity in Puerto Rico. 🇵🇷 Learn how this collaboration is engaging students and educators across the island. ⤵️ go.icann.org/4xthpDO

⏰ Reminder: Applications are still open for NextGen@ICANN88! University students aged 18-30 in the European region are invited to apply for the NextGen@ICANN88 Program and attend the #ICANN88 Community Forum in Lisbon, Portugal from 13–18 March 2027. 🌐 This program offers you the opportunity to gain insight into how to engage and contribute to the work that supports the stability, resiliency, and reliability of the #Internet. Participants will receive travel grants and stipends, plus experienced mentors who provide support throughout the program. Application Deadline: 9 October 2026 🔗 Learn more and apply here >> go.icann.org/4x4t7F1

#ICANN is pleased to co-organize another Internet Measurement Day with RIPE NCC (@ripencc), bringing together the local Internet community to exchange experience, tools, and best practices in Internet measurement. If you work with networks, DNS, research, regulation, or Internet infrastructure, join us in Bucharest and be part of the discussion. The event is free and open to everyone. #IMD ➡️ Register and join us on 30 September: go.icann.org/3UXsuj4