ICANN85 in Mumbai – Invitation to Lodz End-User Community

Lodz Cyber Hub invites Internet users from Łódź and the surrounding region – students, researchers, public administration representatives, technology sector professionals, entrepreneurs, and civil society organisations – to observe and take part in the global discussion about the future of the Internet.

Why follow meetings of Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers?

ICANN meetings are one of the main international forums focused on Internet governance. During the sessions, participants discuss topics such as:

• the development of the domain name system and new generic top-level domains (gTLDs),
• the security and stability of Internet infrastructure,
• how global digital policies are developed,
• the role of Internet users in the multistakeholder model of Internet governance.

Taking part – even as an observer – helps to understand how global rules for the Internet are created and how academic, technical, and civil society communities can contribute to this process.

Join remotely

The ICANN85 meeting allows participants to join online for selected sessions. After registration, participants can access community discussions, thematic sessions, and materials related to the development of global Internet policies.

For people interested in Internet infrastructure, cybersecurity, digital regulation, or network governance, this is a valuable opportunity to observe global decision-making processes in practice.

Programmes for students and young professionals

People who would like to become more involved in the ICANN community may consider the following programmes:

• NextGen@ICANN – a programme for students and young professionals interested in Internet governance,
• ICANN Fellowship Programme – a programme that supports newcomers in gaining experience and learning about Internet policy processes.

These programmes offer the opportunity to participate in ICANN meetings, develop expertise, and build an international professional network.

Lodz Cyber Hub and the ICANN community

Lodz Cyber Hub, operating at the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Lodz, is part of the global Internet user community as an At-Large Structure within the European Regional At-Large Organization, which operates under the ICANN At-Large Advisory Committee.

Through this role, the academic community in Łódź contributes to representing Internet users’ interests in ICANN’s governance structures.

Join our community

If you are interested in:

• global Internet governance,
• digital policy and Internet infrastructure,
• cybersecurity and technology regulation,

we invite you to contact Lodz Cyber Hub. We will be happy to help you find ways to engage with the ICANN community and take part in the global discussion on the future of the Internet.