LOS ANGELES - As part of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers - ICANN's ongoing commitment to transparency, inclusivity, and strategic planning, the ICANN planning team is excited to invite you to participate in an essential phase of ICANN's strategic development process. Your insights and perspectives are invaluable as we work together to shape ICANN's future for fiscal years 2026 – 2030, a press release stated by ICANN.

What: FY26 – 30 Strategic Planning Brainstorming Session: Strategic Planning Environmental Scan

When: October 5, 15:00 –18:00 UTC

Where: Virtual. Please register here: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMtde2grzkvGtSXa7PslFesgR48r6lvRXQ3#/registration

During this session, ICANN will conduct an environmental scan and identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that will inform its strategic planning efforts. Your active participation is crucial to ensuring that we all have a comprehensive understanding of what the future holds for ICANN.

This is your opportunity to contribute to the continued success and resilience of ICANN. By sharing your thoughts, ideas, and concerns, you will play an integral role in shaping ICANN's strategic direction for the next five years and beyond.

Please take a moment to register for the Community Brainstorming Session. ICANN encourages you to mark your calendars and save the date. For questions, please reach out to the planning team via email: planning@icann.org. The team looks forward to your participation in this collaborative and forward-looking session.