[council] FW: [Soac-infoalert] ICANN57 High Interest Topics due by 18 August (EXTENDED TO 1 SEP)

["James M. Bladel" <jbladel@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Council Colleagues -

Just a reminder that this call for topics for ICANN57 Hyderabad was extended 
until 1 SEP (this Thursday).  The leadership of your SG/C should have already 
begun the submission process, but if not there are still a few days left.

Thanks-

J.


Date: Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 5:46
Cc: Nick Tomasso <nick.tomasso@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:nick.tomasso@xxxxxxxxx>>, 
"Tanzanica S. King" <tanzanica.king@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:tanzanica.king@xxxxxxxxx>>
Subject: [Soac-infoalert] ICANN57 High Interest Topics due by 18 August

Dear All:

We're just 12 weeks out from ICANN57 in Hyderabad, and it's time to collaborate 
on another schedule for the meeting. As defined by the new meeting strategy, 
this first "Meeting C" will focus on showcasing ICANN's work to a broader 
global audience. With that in mind, we're going to kick off production of the 
schedule with a call for submissions of high-interest / cross-community 
discussion topics.

Topic sessions should be planned as 75-90 minute interactive sessions about 
topics with high-interest potential, and have clear goals/objectives, and a 
statement of what session will accomplish. Sessions must have potential to 
attract a sizable audience (200+) and have a format that allows for adequate 
audience participation.

Proposals should include:
1.     Background/Importance
2.     Session goals and expected outcomes
3.     Hyperlinks to any relevant documentation
Please use the online form at 
https://icann.wufoo.com/forms/icann57-high-interest-topic-proposal-form/ to 
submit proposals by EOD Thursday, 18 August.

Please note that this form is not behind the VPN, therefore support staff for 
ICANN's Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees have the option of 
submitting proposals on behalf of their group, or extending an invitation 
directly to the form. All proposed topics will be evaluated by the Steering 
Committee and shared with SO/AC leadership for comment.

Our schedule production dates are also included below for your reference. I'll 
follow up with more details and next steps for scheduling before our first EMS 
request period on the 25th.

As always, please let me know if you have any questions!

Best,
Tanzanica

ICANN57 SCHEDULE PRODUCTION DATES

Submissions Open: High Interest Topics

Now through Thursday, 18 August

EMS Request Period: Board, SO/AC & GDD Sessions Only

Form Opens: Thursday, 25 August

EMS Request Period: All Session Requests

Form Opens: Thursday, 1 September

Request Deadline / Schedule Closed

Thursday, 22 September

Public Schedule Posted Online

Thursday, 13 October



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Tanzanica S. King
Sr. Manager, Meeting Strategy and Design
ICANN