Call for Applications: NextGen@ICANN86
01-Dec-2025
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Source : The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
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LOS ANGELES - The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is now accepting applications for the next group of NextGen@ICANN Program participants who will take part in the ICANN86 Policy Forum in Seville, Spain, from June 8 to 11, 2026, a press release stated by ICANN.
ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the European region who are interested in the future of the Internet and participating in the Public Meeting. If ICANN86 is held virtually, the NextGen@ICANN Program will also be held virtually.
What Is NextGen@ICANN?
The NextGen@ICANN Program provides opportunities for university students who are 18–30 years old to better understand how ICANN contributes to the technical governance of the Internet and the multistakeholder model. Through an immersive program, participants learn about topics such as the Internet ecosystem, Internet governance, and policy development at ICANN. The program also provides insight into how to engage and contribute to the work that supports the stability, resiliency, and reliability of the Internet.
NextGen@ICANN runs in conjunction with ICANN Public Meetings and is geared toward students living or studying in the region hosting the selected ICANN meeting. Participants are required to attend courses and presentations six weeks before the ICANN Public Meeting. In addition, they are expected to give a 10-minute presentation during the meeting. Experienced mentors support participants throughout the program.
The NextGen application window is open from December 1, 2025, to January 9, 2026. Successful candidates will be announced on February 17, 2026, on the ICANN website.