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Chair’s Blog: Recap of the October Board Workshop and ICANN87

The ICANN87 Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place 17–22 October in Bali. This was the first ICANN Public Meeting in Indonesia, which as a diverse, multilingual country, was a fitting gathering place for ICANN's global community. Before ICANN87 got underway, the ICANN Board held a three-day workshop. Click to read more from Tripti Sinha, ICANN Board Chair.

ICANN Publishes FY26 Annual Report

ICANN has published the Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26), which ended on 30 June 2026. The Annual Report describes ICANN's progress toward its Bylaws obligations and Strategic Objectives. The report also provides updates on the status of ICANN's accountability reviews, its transparency mechanisms, and its efforts to encourage diversity. Click to learn more, and to read the report.

ICANN87 GAC Communiqué Now Available

The Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) advises the ICANN Board on public issues, particularly in areas where ICANN policies intersect with both national laws and international agreements. The GAC has issued the ICANN87 GAC Communiqué. Click the title to read the ICANN87 GAC Communiqué, as well as access past advice.

Hartmut Glaser Honored with Dr. Tarek Kamel Award

The ICANN Board announced Hartmut Glaser as the recipient of the 2026 Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building. Tripti Sinha, ICANN Board Chair, announced the Board’s selection during the welcome ceremony of the ICANN87 Annual General Meeting in Bali, Indonesia. The ICANN Board recognizes Glaser’s efforts in capacity building on a local, regional, and global scale. Click to learn more.