[council] Webinar on Monday, 8 July - Explore the Draft Next Generation gTLD Directory Services Model

[Glen de Saint Géry <Glen@xxxxxxxxx>]

You are invited to interact with the Expert Working Group prior to the ICANN 
Meeting regarding their Initial Report by attending its webinar onMonday, 8 
July at 15:00-16:30 UTC (time converter: 
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Explore+the+Draft+Next+Generation+gTLD+Directory+Services+Model&iso=20130708T15&ah=1&am=30).
Background
ICANN has embarked on an effort to reinvent today's WHOIS system. A significant 
milestone was reached on 24 June 2013 with the publication 
<https://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-24jun13-en.htm> of 
the Expert Working Group on gTLD Directory Services (EWG)'s initial 
report<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-24jun13-en.htm>
 for community input and comment. The initial 
report<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-24jun13-en.htm>
 proposes a paradigm shift - a new system in which gTLD registration data is 
collected, validated and disclosed for permissible purposes only, with some 
data elements being accessible only to authenticated requestors that are then 
held accountable for appropriate use. The EWG has identified the design 
features and principles that they believe are essential in this new system, and 
a proposed Model for the next generation data directory services to replace 
WHOIS.
Your Input is Needed
The Expert Working Group wishes to hear the Community's reaction to their 
recommendations<https://www.icann.org/en/groups/other/gtld-directory-services/initial-report-24jun13-en.pdf>
 and has prepared a set of questions on which input would be especially useful 
to the group's ongoing work. The Expert Working Group also welcomes any 
additional feedback and requests that the Community submit their feedback by 12 
August 2013. Community input, publicly available 
at:https://www.icann.org/en/groups/other/gtld-directory-services/responses-27jun13-en.htm,
 will be carefully considered as the Expert Working Group brings its work to a 
conclusion.
In addition to the online 
questionnaire<https://www.icann.org/en/groups/other/gtld-directory-services/share-24jun13-en.htm>
 and the EWG email 
list<applewebdata://3F977BB3-4E7A-42C6-9EBC-4A473FA35CAF/input-to-ewg@xxxxxxxxx>,
 you have an opportunity to voice your comments and questions in Durban on 
Monday, 15 July <http://durban47.icann.org/node/39627> at 14:45-16:15 as well 
as on the upcoming 
webinar<https://www.icann.org/en/about/learning/webinars/gtld-directory-services-24jun13-en.htm>.
Webinar Details
On Monday's Webinar, the Expert Working Group will present the outcome of its 
work and open the floor for any questions or feedback. A recording of the 
session will be made available shortly after the meeting. To receive dial-in 
details, please register via email to 
alice.jansen@xxxxxxxxx<applewebdata://3F977BB3-4E7A-42C6-9EBC-4A473FA35CAF/alice.jansen@xxxxxxxxx>
 by Monday, 8 July - 12:00 UTC.
Thanks,
Best regards
ICANN staff