Name: New gTLD Program: 2026 Round Update
Start: 2026-10-06T00:30:00+0800
End: 2026-10-06T01:30:00+0800

Welcome to ICANN87 in Bali, Indonesia. This six-day Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be focused on showcasing ICANN’s work to a broader global audience, with more time dedicated to capacity building and leadership training sessions. The AGM is also where new members of the ICANN Board of Directors take their seats.

ICANN87 Annual General Meeting will be held in Bali, Indonesia at the Bali International Convention Centre (BICC) from 17 - 22 October 2026.

This will be a hybrid meeting with both in-person and virtual participation.
All sessions will be conducted during regular working hours in Bali, Indonesia (Waktu Indonesia Tengah, WITA/UTC+8).

Prep Week will be conducted on 5, 6, and 7 October 2026.

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In-Person attendance registration remains open until 14 October. (On-site registration will not be available.)
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New gTLD Program: 2026 Round Update

Tuesday October 6, 2026 12:30am - 1:30am GMT+08

Prep 1

00:30 WITA (UTC+8), 6 October 2026
16:30 UTC, 5 October 2026
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Session Details
During this session, the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round Team will provide an update on the status of the 2026 Round as well as what can be expected in relation to this topic at ICANN87.

Session Leader: Marika Konings

Participation Links
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Zoom participation links will be published here 24 hours before the session starts.

Interpretation Service
• Languages Available: English, Français, Español

Facilitators

Marika Konings

Vice President, New gTLD Program, Lead, ICANN Org

Marika Konings joined ICANN in July 2008. In her current role as Vice President, new gTLD Program, Lead, she provides leadership and direction over multiple tracks of organizational activities toward implementation of a subsequent round of ICANN's new gTLD Program.

Previously, she served the organization as Vice President, Policy Development Support. In this capacity she supported and coordinated cross-functional activities that aid the development of global policies that advance ICANN’s mission of preserving the security, stability, and... Read More →

Tuesday October 6, 2026 12:30am - 1:30am GMT+08
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