08:30 SAST
08:00 SAST
08:00 SAST
GNSO - Outreach – GNSO Policy Briefing
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Operations Support - GNSO Lead Administrator, ICANN
Vice President, Policy Development Support - GNSO, ICANN
Marika joined in July 2008. She serves as the Vice President, Policy Development Support - Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO). Prior to joining ICANN she was Director of European Affairs for the CyberSecurity Industry Alliance. Previously, Marika spent seven years as...
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08:00 SAST
08:30 SAST
Welcome and Multi-Stakeholder Ethos Award Presentation
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support And General Manager, ICANN Regional Headquarters - Istanbul, ICANN
David Olive joined ICANN in February 2010 to lead its Policy Development Support team following 20 years as a corporate executive and leader in ICT public policy formation. ICANN coordinates the Internet domain name system (DNS) to ensure that the Internet is secure, stable and...
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09:00 SAST
GAC Opening Plenary
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Director, GAC Relations, ICANN
Olof is a Swedish national and holds an MSc and was for many years Head of the TeliaSonera, the Swedish/Finnish Telecommunications group's Brussels office, where he was responsible for relations to the EU institutions for Telecommunications policy matters. In the past Olof was Counsellor...
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09:00 SAST
09:00 SAST
ccNSO Strategic Operational Planning Working Group
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
ccNSO Support Lead Administrator, ICANN
Kimberly joined ICANN in 2015 in the capacity of Coordinator, SO/AC Support. She is responsible for the administrative, operations and logistical support of the ccNSO. Most recently, she worked as an Account Manager of a teleconferencing company.
09:00 SAST
RSSAC Work Session 1 [C]
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Policy and Community Engagement Manager, ICANN
Carlos Reyes is a senior manager with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. Reyes joined the policy development support department at ICANN in December 2012 and is based in the Washington, D.C. engagement office.
The mission of ICANN is to help ensure the stable...
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09:00 SAST
DNSSEC Workshop
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Policy Director & SSAC Support, ICANN
Julie Hedlund is responsible for supporting the work of the Security and StabilityAdvisory Committee (SSAC), including coordinating meetings and the development and tracking of reports. In addition, she provides support for the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) and ICANN Policy...
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09:00 SAST
GNSO Working Session
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Operations Support - GNSO Lead Administrator, ICANN
Vice President, Policy Development Support - GNSO, ICANN
Marika joined in July 2008. She serves as the Vice President, Policy Development Support - Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO). Prior to joining ICANN she was Director of European Affairs for the CyberSecurity Industry Alliance. Previously, Marika spent seven years as...
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09:15 SAST
ALAC & Regional Leaders Working Session 1
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
VP, Policy Development and At-Large Relations, ICANN
Dr. Heidi Ullrich is VP, Policy Development and At-Large Relations and Team Leader of the staff that provide the policy advice development support for the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) and the At-Large community which represent the views of Individual Internet Users engaged in...
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09:30 SAST
At-Large AFRALO Local Community Engagement
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Manager, Operations Support, ALAC-At-Large , ICANN
Gisella Gruber joined ICANN in January 2009 as part of the Policy Team Secretariat to support the GNSO and At-Large community. Her role has expanded significantly with the growth of the At-Large community and the Policy Department. Gisella is responsible for management support to...
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VP, Policy Development and At-Large Relations, ICANN
Dr. Heidi Ullrich is VP, Policy Development and At-Large Relations and Team Leader of the staff that provide the policy advice development support for the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) and the At-Large community which represent the views of Individual Internet Users engaged in...
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09:45 SAST
Election Tool Presentation to the GAC
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Director, GAC Relations, ICANN
Olof is a Swedish national and holds an MSc and was for many years Head of the TeliaSonera, the Swedish/Finnish Telecommunications group's Brussels office, where he was responsible for relations to the EU institutions for Telecommunications policy matters. In the past Olof was Counsellor...
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10:00 SAST
AM Coffee Break
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Meeting Planner, ICANN
Melanie joined ICANN's meetings team in 2012. She is involved in the planning and execution of ICANN's tri-annual meetings as well as other meetings and events throughout year. She brings a decade of experience in managing events and conferences in North America and abroad. Melanie...
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10:30 SAST
GAC Session on the Implementation of new Bylaws (Session I)
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Director, GAC Relations, ICANN
Olof is a Swedish national and holds an MSc and was for many years Head of the TeliaSonera, the Swedish/Finnish Telecommunications group's Brussels office, where he was responsible for relations to the EU institutions for Telecommunications policy matters. In the past Olof was Counsellor...
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10:30 SAST
ALAC and Regional Leaders Working Session Part 2
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
VP, Policy Development and At-Large Relations, ICANN
Dr. Heidi Ullrich is VP, Policy Development and At-Large Relations and Team Leader of the staff that provide the policy advice development support for the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) and the At-Large community which represent the views of Individual Internet Users engaged in...
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10:30 SAST
ccNSO Guidelines Review Committee
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
ccNSO Support Lead Administrator, ICANN
Kimberly joined ICANN in 2015 in the capacity of Coordinator, SO/AC Support. She is responsible for the administrative, operations and logistical support of the ccNSO. Most recently, she worked as an Account Manager of a teleconferencing company.
10:30 SAST
10:30 SAST
RSSAC Work Session 2 [C]
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Policy and Community Engagement Manager, ICANN
Carlos Reyes is a senior manager with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. Reyes joined the policy development support department at ICANN in December 2012 and is based in the Washington, D.C. engagement office.
The mission of ICANN is to help ensure the stable...
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11:30 SAST
GAC Session on 2-Character Country Codes as Second Level Domains
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Director, GAC Relations, ICANN
Olof is a Swedish national and holds an MSc and was for many years Head of the TeliaSonera, the Swedish/Finnish Telecommunications group's Brussels office, where he was responsible for relations to the EU institutions for Telecommunications policy matters. In the past Olof was Counsellor...
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12:15 SAST
At-Large AFRALO ALS Capacity Building Session 1
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
At-Large Regional Affairs Manager, ICANN
Ms. Silvia Vivanco is At-Large Regional Affairs Manager. She joined ICANN in November 2011. Silvia works directly with the RALOs, elected RALO officers and the individual ALSes to support them in their process and policy-related activities within each of the five Geographic Regions...
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12:15 SAST
ccNSO Council Preparatory Meeting
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
ccNSO Support Lead Administrator, ICANN
Kimberly joined ICANN in 2015 in the capacity of Coordinator, SO/AC Support. She is responsible for the administrative, operations and logistical support of the ccNSO. Most recently, she worked as an Account Manager of a teleconferencing company.
12:15 SAST
GNSO – Intellectual Property Constituency (IPC) Closed Meeting [C]
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Operations Support - GNSO Lead Administrator, ICANN
CD
SO/AC Collaboration Services, Sr. Coordinator - BC, IPC, ISPCP, ICANN
Chantelle provides Secretariat support services to the Business Constituency (BC), Intellectual Property Constituency (IPC), and the Internet Service Providers and Constituency Providers Constituency (ISPCP).
Her background is in international relations and community development...
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12:15 SAST
Joint Lunch DNSSEC Workshop & Tech Day
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Policy Director & SSAC Support, ICANN
Julie Hedlund is responsible for supporting the work of the Security and StabilityAdvisory Committee (SSAC), including coordinating meetings and the development and tracking of reports. In addition, she provides support for the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) and ICANN Policy...
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12:15 SAST
12:30 SAST
GAC EU Meeting [C]
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Director, GAC Relations, ICANN
Olof is a Swedish national and holds an MSc and was for many years Head of the TeliaSonera, the Swedish/Finnish Telecommunications group's Brussels office, where he was responsible for relations to the EU institutions for Telecommunications policy matters. In the past Olof was Counsellor...
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12:30 SAST
GAC Leadership Lunch Meeting [C]
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Director, GAC Relations, ICANN
Olof is a Swedish national and holds an MSc and was for many years Head of the TeliaSonera, the Swedish/Finnish Telecommunications group's Brussels office, where he was responsible for relations to the EU institutions for Telecommunications policy matters. In the past Olof was Counsellor...
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13:30 SAST
GAC Public Safety Working Group Update to GAC Plenary
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
GAC Relations Advisor, ICANN
Senior Director, GAC Relations, ICANN
Olof is a Swedish national and holds an MSc and was for many years Head of the TeliaSonera, the Swedish/Finnish Telecommunications group's Brussels office, where he was responsible for relations to the EU institutions for Telecommunications policy matters. In the past Olof was Counsellor...
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13:30 SAST
ALAC and Regional Leaders Working Session Part 3
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
VP, Policy Development and At-Large Relations, ICANN
Dr. Heidi Ullrich is VP, Policy Development and At-Large Relations and Team Leader of the staff that provide the policy advice development support for the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) and the At-Large community which represent the views of Individual Internet Users engaged in...
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13:30 SAST
13:30 SAST
Tech Day (Part 1)
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
ccNSO Support Lead Administrator, ICANN
Kimberly joined ICANN in 2015 in the capacity of Coordinator, SO/AC Support. She is responsible for the administrative, operations and logistical support of the ccNSO. Most recently, she worked as an Account Manager of a teleconferencing company.
13:30 SAST
RSSAC Work Session 3 [C]
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Policy and Community Engagement Manager, ICANN
Carlos Reyes is a senior manager with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. Reyes joined the policy development support department at ICANN in December 2012 and is based in the Washington, D.C. engagement office.
The mission of ICANN is to help ensure the stable...
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14:00 SAST
GAC Session on the CCT Review Update
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Director, GAC Relations, ICANN
Olof is a Swedish national and holds an MSc and was for many years Head of the TeliaSonera, the Swedish/Finnish Telecommunications group's Brussels office, where he was responsible for relations to the EU institutions for Telecommunications policy matters. In the past Olof was Counsellor...
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14:30 SAST
GAC Session on the IGO/Red Cross Protections Update
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Director, GAC Relations, ICANN
Olof is a Swedish national and holds an MSc and was for many years Head of the TeliaSonera, the Swedish/Finnish Telecommunications group's Brussels office, where he was responsible for relations to the EU institutions for Telecommunications policy matters. In the past Olof was Counsellor...
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15:00 SAST
PM Coffee Break
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Meeting Planner, ICANN
Melanie joined ICANN's meetings team in 2012. She is involved in the planning and execution of ICANN's tri-annual meetings as well as other meetings and events throughout year. She brings a decade of experience in managing events and conferences in North America and abroad. Melanie...
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15:15 SAST
Tech Day (Part 2)
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
ccNSO Support Lead Administrator, ICANN
Kimberly joined ICANN in 2015 in the capacity of Coordinator, SO/AC Support. She is responsible for the administrative, operations and logistical support of the ccNSO. Most recently, she worked as an Account Manager of a teleconferencing company.
15:15 SAST
Meeting of La Francophonie
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Director, GAC Relations, ICANN
Olof is a Swedish national and holds an MSc and was for many years Head of the TeliaSonera, the Swedish/Finnish Telecommunications group's Brussels office, where he was responsible for relations to the EU institutions for Telecommunications policy matters. In the past Olof was Counsellor...
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15:15 SAST
18:30 SAST
ccNSO/GNSO Joint Council meeting
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Operations Support - GNSO Lead Administrator, ICANN
Vice President, Policy Development Support - GNSO, ICANN
Marika joined in July 2008. She serves as the Vice President, Policy Development Support - Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO). Prior to joining ICANN she was Director of European Affairs for the CyberSecurity Industry Alliance. Previously, Marika spent seven years as...
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19:00 SAST
Local Host Reception
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Sr. Manager, Meeting Strategy and Design, ICANN
Tanzanica joined ICANN in 2002 and now serves as Sr. Manager, Meeting Strategy and Design. She is responsible for development and implementation strategies for ICANN Meetings in support of Board, leadership, and community requirements and initiatives, and works collaboratively with...
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08:00 SAST
08:00 SAST
GNSO - Outreach – GNSO Policy Briefing
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Operations Support - GNSO Lead Administrator, ICANN
Vice President, Policy Development Support - GNSO, ICANN
Marika joined in July 2008. She serves as the Vice President, Policy Development Support - Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO). Prior to joining ICANN she was Director of European Affairs for the CyberSecurity Industry Alliance. Previously, Marika spent seven years as...
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08:00 SAST
At-Large AFRALO ALS Capacity Building Session 2
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
At-Large Regional Affairs Manager, ICANN
Ms. Silvia Vivanco is At-Large Regional Affairs Manager. She joined ICANN in November 2011. Silvia works directly with the RALOs, elected RALO officers and the individual ALSes to support them in their process and policy-related activities within each of the five Geographic Regions...
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08:00 SAST
Empowered Community’s Cross Community Forum on Proposed Fundamental Bylaws Amendments
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Manager, Operations Support (GNSO)
VP for Strategic Community Operations, Planning & Engagement, ICANN
Mary Wong is Vice-President for Strategic Community Operations, Planning & Engagement with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names & Numbers (ICANN), in which capacity she handles global policy development work relating to the coordination and management of the Internet domain...
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08:00 SAST
GNSO – Intellectual Property Constituency (IPC) Outreach Session [C]
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Operations Support - GNSO Lead Administrator, ICANN
CD
SO/AC Collaboration Services, Sr. Coordinator - BC, IPC, ISPCP, ICANN
Chantelle provides Secretariat support services to the Business Constituency (BC), Intellectual Property Constituency (IPC), and the Internet Service Providers and Constituency Providers Constituency (ISPCP).
Her background is in international relations and community development...
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08:00 SAST
ICANN Academy Working Group
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
VP, Policy Development and At-Large Relations, ICANN
Dr. Heidi Ullrich is VP, Policy Development and At-Large Relations and Team Leader of the staff that provide the policy advice development support for the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) and the At-Large community which represent the views of Individual Internet Users engaged in...
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08:00 SAST
08:30 SAST
SSAC Private Meeting (Part 1) [C]
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Policy Director & SSAC Support, ICANN
Julie Hedlund is responsible for supporting the work of the Security and StabilityAdvisory Committee (SSAC), including coordinating meetings and the development and tracking of reports. In addition, she provides support for the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) and ICANN Policy...
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08:30 SAST
GNSO New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP Working Group Face-to-Face Meeting
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Operations Support - GNSO Lead Administrator, ICANN
Policy Director, GNSO Support, ICANN
Steve joined ICANN in February 2008 and served with the New gTLD Operations team for over 5 years. He is now a member of the Policy Development Support team, supporting the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO).
09:00 SAST
GAC Underserved Regions Working Group Session
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Director, GAC Relations, ICANN
Olof is a Swedish national and holds an MSc and was for many years Head of the TeliaSonera, the Swedish/Finnish Telecommunications group's Brussels office, where he was responsible for relations to the EU institutions for Telecommunications policy matters. In the past Olof was Counsellor...
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09:00 SAST
ccNSO Members Day 1 (part 1)
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Vice President, Policy Development Support – ccNSO, ICANN
Bart started working for ICANN in October 2005 and currently serves as Vice President, Policy Development Support, where he is responsible for working with the ccNSO on policy and related matters.
ccNSO Support Lead Administrator, ICANN
Kimberly joined ICANN in 2015 in the capacity of Coordinator, SO/AC Support. She is responsible for the administrative, operations and logistical support of the ccNSO. Most recently, she worked as an Account Manager of a teleconferencing company.
09:00 SAST
RSSAC Work Session 4 [C]
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Policy and Community Engagement Manager, ICANN
Carlos Reyes is a senior manager with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. Reyes joined the policy development support department at ICANN in December 2012 and is based in the Washington, D.C. engagement office.
The mission of ICANN is to help ensure the stable...
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09:15 SAST
09:45 SAST
GAC Preparation for Meeting with the ICANN Board
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Director, GAC Relations, ICANN
Olof is a Swedish national and holds an MSc and was for many years Head of the TeliaSonera, the Swedish/Finnish Telecommunications group's Brussels office, where he was responsible for relations to the EU institutions for Telecommunications policy matters. In the past Olof was Counsellor...
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10:15 SAST
AM Coffee Break
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Meeting Planner, ICANN
Melanie joined ICANN's meetings team in 2012. She is involved in the planning and execution of ICANN's tri-annual meetings as well as other meetings and events throughout year. She brings a decade of experience in managing events and conferences in North America and abroad. Melanie...
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10:30 SAST
GAC and ALAC Meeting
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Director, GAC Relations, ICANN
Olof is a Swedish national and holds an MSc and was for many years Head of the TeliaSonera, the Swedish/Finnish Telecommunications group's Brussels office, where he was responsible for relations to the EU institutions for Telecommunications policy matters. In the past Olof was Counsellor...
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10:30 SAST
SSAC Private Meeting (Part 2) [C]
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Policy Director & SSAC Support, ICANN
Julie Hedlund is responsible for supporting the work of the Security and StabilityAdvisory Committee (SSAC), including coordinating meetings and the development and tracking of reports. In addition, she provides support for the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) and ICANN Policy...
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10:30 SAST
GNSO IGO-INGO Curative Rights Protections Policy Development Process Working Group
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Operations Support - GNSO Lead Administrator, ICANN
VP for Strategic Community Operations, Planning & Engagement, ICANN
Mary Wong is Vice-President for Strategic Community Operations, Planning & Engagement with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names & Numbers (ICANN), in which capacity she handles global policy development work relating to the coordination and management of the Internet domain...
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10:30 SAST
RSSAC Work Session 5 [C]
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Policy and Community Engagement Manager, ICANN
Carlos Reyes is a senior manager with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. Reyes joined the policy development support department at ICANN in December 2012 and is based in the Washington, D.C. engagement office.
The mission of ICANN is to help ensure the stable...
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10:30 SAST
ccNSO Members Day 1 (part 2)
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Vice President, Policy Development Support – ccNSO, ICANN
Bart started working for ICANN in October 2005 and currently serves as Vice President, Policy Development Support, where he is responsible for working with the ccNSO on policy and related matters.
ccNSO Support Lead Administrator, ICANN
Kimberly joined ICANN in 2015 in the capacity of Coordinator, SO/AC Support. She is responsible for the administrative, operations and logistical support of the ccNSO. Most recently, she worked as an Account Manager of a teleconferencing company.
11:15 SAST
GAC Human Rights and International Law Working Group Session
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Director, GAC Relations, ICANN
Olof is a Swedish national and holds an MSc and was for many years Head of the TeliaSonera, the Swedish/Finnish Telecommunications group's Brussels office, where he was responsible for relations to the EU institutions for Telecommunications policy matters. In the past Olof was Counsellor...
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11:15 SAST
CCWG IG, F2F
Staff Leader & Facilitator NH
VP; IGO Engagement, ICANN
ICANN or cricket
11:30 SAST
ALAC Subcommittee on Outreach and Engagement
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
VP, Policy Development and At-Large Relations, ICANN
Dr. Heidi Ullrich is VP, Policy Development and At-Large Relations and Team Leader of the staff that provide the policy advice development support for the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) and the At-Large community which represent the views of Individual Internet Users engaged in...
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12:00 SAST
GAC Meeting to Review Items for the GAC Communique
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Director, GAC Relations, ICANN
Olof is a Swedish national and holds an MSc and was for many years Head of the TeliaSonera, the Swedish/Finnish Telecommunications group's Brussels office, where he was responsible for relations to the EU institutions for Telecommunications policy matters. In the past Olof was Counsellor...
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12:15 SAST
12:15 SAST
12:30 SAST
GNSO – Commercial Stakeholder Group (CSG) Open Meeting
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Operations Support - GNSO Lead Administrator, ICANN
CD
SO/AC Collaboration Services, Sr. Coordinator - BC, IPC, ISPCP, ICANN
Chantelle provides Secretariat support services to the Business Constituency (BC), Intellectual Property Constituency (IPC), and the Internet Service Providers and Constituency Providers Constituency (ISPCP).
Her background is in international relations and community development...
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12:30 SAST
GAC Leadership Lunch Meeting [C]
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Director, GAC Relations, ICANN
Olof is a Swedish national and holds an MSc and was for many years Head of the TeliaSonera, the Swedish/Finnish Telecommunications group's Brussels office, where he was responsible for relations to the EU institutions for Telecommunications policy matters. In the past Olof was Counsellor...
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13:30 SAST
GAC and ccNSO Meeting
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Director, GAC Relations, ICANN
Olof is a Swedish national and holds an MSc and was for many years Head of the TeliaSonera, the Swedish/Finnish Telecommunications group's Brussels office, where he was responsible for relations to the EU institutions for Telecommunications policy matters. In the past Olof was Counsellor...
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13:30 SAST
GNSO - new gTLD Auction Proceeds Cross-Community Working Group F2F Meeting
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Vice President, Policy Development Support - GNSO, ICANN
Marika joined in July 2008. She serves as the Vice President, Policy Development Support - Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO). Prior to joining ICANN she was Director of European Affairs for the CyberSecurity Industry Alliance. Previously, Marika spent seven years as...
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13:30 SAST
13:30 SAST
ccNSO Members Day 1 (part 3)
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Vice President, Policy Development Support – ccNSO, ICANN
Bart started working for ICANN in October 2005 and currently serves as Vice President, Policy Development Support, where he is responsible for working with the ccNSO on policy and related matters.
ccNSO Support Lead Administrator, ICANN
Kimberly joined ICANN in 2015 in the capacity of Coordinator, SO/AC Support. She is responsible for the administrative, operations and logistical support of the ccNSO. Most recently, she worked as an Account Manager of a teleconferencing company.
13:30 SAST
13:30 SAST
SSAC Private Meeting (Part 3) [C]
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Policy Director & SSAC Support, ICANN
Julie Hedlund is responsible for supporting the work of the Security and StabilityAdvisory Committee (SSAC), including coordinating meetings and the development and tracking of reports. In addition, she provides support for the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) and ICANN Policy...
Read More →
13:30 SAST
RSSAC Work Session 6 [C]
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Policy and Community Engagement Manager, ICANN
Carlos Reyes is a senior manager with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. Reyes joined the policy development support department at ICANN in December 2012 and is based in the Washington, D.C. engagement office.
The mission of ICANN is to help ensure the stable...
Read More →
14:15 SAST
15:00 SAST
PM Coffee Break
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Meeting Planner, ICANN
Melanie joined ICANN's meetings team in 2012. She is involved in the planning and execution of ICANN's tri-annual meetings as well as other meetings and events throughout year. She brings a decade of experience in managing events and conferences in North America and abroad. Melanie...
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15:15 SAST
GDPR and its potential impact: looking for practical solutions
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
ccNSO Support Lead Administrator, ICANN
Kimberly joined ICANN in 2015 in the capacity of Coordinator, SO/AC Support. She is responsible for the administrative, operations and logistical support of the ccNSO. Most recently, she worked as an Account Manager of a teleconferencing company.
17:00 SAST
Cross Community Discussion – Geographic Names at the Top-Level Session I
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Operations Support - GNSO Lead Administrator, ICANN
Policy Director, GNSO Support, ICANN
Steve joined ICANN in February 2008 and served with the New gTLD Operations team for over 5 years. He is now a member of the Policy Development Support team, supporting the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO).
17:00 SAST
GAC Public Safety Working Group meeting
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
GAC Relations Advisor, ICANN
Senior Director, GAC Relations, ICANN
Olof is a Swedish national and holds an MSc and was for many years Head of the TeliaSonera, the Swedish/Finnish Telecommunications group's Brussels office, where he was responsible for relations to the EU institutions for Telecommunications policy matters. In the past Olof was Counsellor...
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18:30 SAST
GNSO Informal Council Session [C]
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Operations Support - GNSO Lead Administrator, ICANN
Vice President, Policy Development Support - GNSO, ICANN
Marika joined in July 2008. She serves as the Vice President, Policy Development Support - Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO). Prior to joining ICANN she was Director of European Affairs for the CyberSecurity Industry Alliance. Previously, Marika spent seven years as...
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18:30 SAST
08:00 SAST
GAC PSWG Update to the GAC Plenary
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Director, GAC Relations, ICANN
Olof is a Swedish national and holds an MSc and was for many years Head of the TeliaSonera, the Swedish/Finnish Telecommunications group's Brussels office, where he was responsible for relations to the EU institutions for Telecommunications policy matters. In the past Olof was Counsellor...
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08:00 SAST
08:00 SAST
GNSO - Outreach – GNSO Policy Briefing
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Operations Support - GNSO Lead Administrator, ICANN
Vice President, Policy Development Support - GNSO, ICANN
Marika joined in July 2008. She serves as the Vice President, Policy Development Support - Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO). Prior to joining ICANN she was Director of European Affairs for the CyberSecurity Industry Alliance. Previously, Marika spent seven years as...
Read More →
08:00 SAST
At-Large AFRALO ALS Capacity Building Session 3
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
At-Large Regional Affairs Manager, ICANN
Ms. Silvia Vivanco is At-Large Regional Affairs Manager. She joined ICANN in November 2011. Silvia works directly with the RALOs, elected RALO officers and the individual ALSes to support them in their process and policy-related activities within each of the five Geographic Regions...
Read More →
08:30 SAST
GAC Session on New gTLD Policies
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Director, GAC Relations, ICANN
Olof is a Swedish national and holds an MSc and was for many years Head of the TeliaSonera, the Swedish/Finnish Telecommunications group's Brussels office, where he was responsible for relations to the EU institutions for Telecommunications policy matters. In the past Olof was Counsellor...
Read More →
08:30 SAST
SSAC Private Meeting (Part 1) [C]
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Policy Director & SSAC Support, ICANN
Julie Hedlund is responsible for supporting the work of the Security and StabilityAdvisory Committee (SSAC), including coordinating meetings and the development and tracking of reports. In addition, she provides support for the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) and ICANN Policy...
Read More →
08:30 SAST
09:00 SAST
ccNSO Members Day 2 (part 1)
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Vice President, Policy Development Support – ccNSO, ICANN
Bart started working for ICANN in October 2005 and currently serves as Vice President, Policy Development Support, where he is responsible for working with the ccNSO on policy and related matters.
ccNSO Support Lead Administrator, ICANN
Kimberly joined ICANN in 2015 in the capacity of Coordinator, SO/AC Support. She is responsible for the administrative, operations and logistical support of the ccNSO. Most recently, she worked as an Account Manager of a teleconferencing company.
09:00 SAST
ASO Review: Presentation of Draft Report
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Policy and Community Engagement Manager, ICANN
Carlos Reyes is a senior manager with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. Reyes joined the policy development support department at ICANN in December 2012 and is based in the Washington, D.C. engagement office.
The mission of ICANN is to help ensure the stable...
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09:00 SAST
09:00 SAST
RSSAC Work Session 7 [C]
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Policy and Community Engagement Manager, ICANN
Carlos Reyes is a senior manager with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. Reyes joined the policy development support department at ICANN in December 2012 and is based in the Washington, D.C. engagement office.
The mission of ICANN is to help ensure the stable...
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09:15 SAST
At-Large AFRALO General Assembly Part 1
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
At-Large Regional Affairs Manager, ICANN
Ms. Silvia Vivanco is At-Large Regional Affairs Manager. She joined ICANN in November 2011. Silvia works directly with the RALOs, elected RALO officers and the individual ALSes to support them in their process and policy-related activities within each of the five Geographic Regions...
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09:15 SAST
09:30 SAST
GAC Meeting with the ICANN Board
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Director, GAC Relations, ICANN
Olof is a Swedish national and holds an MSc and was for many years Head of the TeliaSonera, the Swedish/Finnish Telecommunications group's Brussels office, where he was responsible for relations to the EU institutions for Telecommunications policy matters. In the past Olof was Counsellor...
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10:15 SAST
AM Coffee Break
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Meeting Planner, ICANN
Melanie joined ICANN's meetings team in 2012. She is involved in the planning and execution of ICANN's tri-annual meetings as well as other meetings and events throughout year. She brings a decade of experience in managing events and conferences in North America and abroad. Melanie...
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10:30 SAST
GAC Meeting to Discuss CCWG Accountability WS2 Matters
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Director, GAC Relations, ICANN
Olof is a Swedish national and holds an MSc and was for many years Head of the TeliaSonera, the Swedish/Finnish Telecommunications group's Brussels office, where he was responsible for relations to the EU institutions for Telecommunications policy matters. In the past Olof was Counsellor...
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10:30 SAST
10:30 SAST
10:30 SAST
SSAC Private Meeting (Part 2) [C]
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Policy Director & SSAC Support, ICANN
Julie Hedlund is responsible for supporting the work of the Security and StabilityAdvisory Committee (SSAC), including coordinating meetings and the development and tracking of reports. In addition, she provides support for the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) and ICANN Policy...
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10:30 SAST
RSSAC Work Session 8 [C]
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Policy and Community Engagement Manager, ICANN
Carlos Reyes is a senior manager with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. Reyes joined the policy development support department at ICANN in December 2012 and is based in the Washington, D.C. engagement office.
The mission of ICANN is to help ensure the stable...
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10:30 SAST
ccNSO Members Day 2 (part 2)
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Vice President, Policy Development Support – ccNSO, ICANN
Bart started working for ICANN in October 2005 and currently serves as Vice President, Policy Development Support, where he is responsible for working with the ccNSO on policy and related matters.
ccNSO Support Lead Administrator, ICANN
Kimberly joined ICANN in 2015 in the capacity of Coordinator, SO/AC Support. She is responsible for the administrative, operations and logistical support of the ccNSO. Most recently, she worked as an Account Manager of a teleconferencing company.
11:30 SAST
GAC and GNSO Meeting
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Director, GAC Relations, ICANN
Olof is a Swedish national and holds an MSc and was for many years Head of the TeliaSonera, the Swedish/Finnish Telecommunications group's Brussels office, where he was responsible for relations to the EU institutions for Telecommunications policy matters. In the past Olof was Counsellor...
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12:00 SAST
12:00 SAST
12:15 SAST
12:30 SAST
GAC Commonwealth Meeting
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Director, GAC Relations, ICANN
Olof is a Swedish national and holds an MSc and was for many years Head of the TeliaSonera, the Swedish/Finnish Telecommunications group's Brussels office, where he was responsible for relations to the EU institutions for Telecommunications policy matters. In the past Olof was Counsellor...
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12:30 SAST
GAC EU Meeting [C]
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Director, GAC Relations, ICANN
Olof is a Swedish national and holds an MSc and was for many years Head of the TeliaSonera, the Swedish/Finnish Telecommunications group's Brussels office, where he was responsible for relations to the EU institutions for Telecommunications policy matters. In the past Olof was Counsellor...
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12:30 SAST
GAC Leadership Lunch Meeting [C]
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Director, GAC Relations, ICANN
Olof is a Swedish national and holds an MSc and was for many years Head of the TeliaSonera, the Swedish/Finnish Telecommunications group's Brussels office, where he was responsible for relations to the EU institutions for Telecommunications policy matters. In the past Olof was Counsellor...
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13:00 SAST
GNSO Council Public Meeting
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Operations Support - GNSO Lead Administrator, ICANN
Vice President, Policy Development Support - GNSO, ICANN
Marika joined in July 2008. She serves as the Vice President, Policy Development Support - Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO). Prior to joining ICANN she was Director of European Affairs for the CyberSecurity Industry Alliance. Previously, Marika spent seven years as...
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13:30 SAST
13:30 SAST
ccNSO Members Day (part 3)
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Vice President, Policy Development Support – ccNSO, ICANN
Bart started working for ICANN in October 2005 and currently serves as Vice President, Policy Development Support, where he is responsible for working with the ccNSO on policy and related matters.
ccNSO Support Lead Administrator, ICANN
Kimberly joined ICANN in 2015 in the capacity of Coordinator, SO/AC Support. She is responsible for the administrative, operations and logistical support of the ccNSO. Most recently, she worked as an Account Manager of a teleconferencing company.
13:30 SAST
GAC Communique Drafting Session
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Director, GAC Relations, ICANN
Olof is a Swedish national and holds an MSc and was for many years Head of the TeliaSonera, the Swedish/Finnish Telecommunications group's Brussels office, where he was responsible for relations to the EU institutions for Telecommunications policy matters. In the past Olof was Counsellor...
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13:30 SAST
13:30 SAST
SSAC Private Meeting (Part 3) [C]
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Policy Director & SSAC Support, ICANN
Julie Hedlund is responsible for supporting the work of the Security and StabilityAdvisory Committee (SSAC), including coordinating meetings and the development and tracking of reports. In addition, she provides support for the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) and ICANN Policy...
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13:30 SAST
RSSAC Work Session 9 [C]
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Policy and Community Engagement Manager, ICANN
Carlos Reyes is a senior manager with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. Reyes joined the policy development support department at ICANN in December 2012 and is based in the Washington, D.C. engagement office.
The mission of ICANN is to help ensure the stable...
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15:00 SAST
PM Coffee Break
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Meeting Planner, ICANN
Melanie joined ICANN's meetings team in 2012. She is involved in the planning and execution of ICANN's tri-annual meetings as well as other meetings and events throughout year. She brings a decade of experience in managing events and conferences in North America and abroad. Melanie...
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15:15 SAST
Operational side of ICANN's OPS Plan and Budget
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Vice President, Policy Development Support – ccNSO, ICANN
Bart started working for ICANN in October 2005 and currently serves as Vice President, Policy Development Support, where he is responsible for working with the ccNSO on policy and related matters.
15:15 SAST
GAC Communique Drafting Session (2)
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Director, GAC Relations, ICANN
Olof is a Swedish national and holds an MSc and was for many years Head of the TeliaSonera, the Swedish/Finnish Telecommunications group's Brussels office, where he was responsible for relations to the EU institutions for Telecommunications policy matters. In the past Olof was Counsellor...
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15:15 SAST
17:00 SAST
At-Large Public Interest Working Group
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
VP, Policy Development and At-Large Relations, ICANN
Dr. Heidi Ullrich is VP, Policy Development and At-Large Relations and Team Leader of the staff that provide the policy advice development support for the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) and the At-Large community which represent the views of Individual Internet Users engaged in...
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17:00 SAST
Who sets ICANN's priorities?
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Vice President, Policy Development Support – ccNSO, ICANN
Bart started working for ICANN in October 2005 and currently serves as Vice President, Policy Development Support, where he is responsible for working with the ccNSO on policy and related matters.
17:00 SAST
18:30 SAST
At-Large AFRALO Showcase
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
At-Large Regional Affairs Manager, ICANN
Ms. Silvia Vivanco is At-Large Regional Affairs Manager. She joined ICANN in November 2011. Silvia works directly with the RALOs, elected RALO officers and the individual ALSes to support them in their process and policy-related activities within each of the five Geographic Regions...
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18:30 SAST
GAC Communique Drafting Session (3)
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Director, GAC Relations, ICANN
Olof is a Swedish national and holds an MSc and was for many years Head of the TeliaSonera, the Swedish/Finnish Telecommunications group's Brussels office, where he was responsible for relations to the EU institutions for Telecommunications policy matters. In the past Olof was Counsellor...
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19:00 SAST
ICANN At-Large AFRALO Showcase and Community Cocktail
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Manager, Operations Support, ALAC-At-Large , ICANN
Gisella Gruber joined ICANN in January 2009 as part of the Policy Team Secretariat to support the GNSO and At-Large community. Her role has expanded significantly with the growth of the At-Large community and the Policy Department. Gisella is responsible for management support to...
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19:00 SAST
ICANN At-Large AFRALO Showcase and Community Cocktail
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Manager, Operations Support, ALAC-At-Large , ICANN
Gisella Gruber joined ICANN in January 2009 as part of the Policy Team Secretariat to support the GNSO and At-Large community. Her role has expanded significantly with the growth of the At-Large community and the Policy Department. Gisella is responsible for management support to...
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08:00 SAST
GNSO - Outreach – GNSO Policy Briefing
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Operations Support - GNSO Lead Administrator, ICANN
Vice President, Policy Development Support - GNSO, ICANN
Marika joined in July 2008. She serves as the Vice President, Policy Development Support - Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO). Prior to joining ICANN she was Director of European Affairs for the CyberSecurity Industry Alliance. Previously, Marika spent seven years as...
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08:00 SAST
At-Large AFRALO ALS Capacity Building Session 4
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
At-Large Regional Affairs Manager, ICANN
Ms. Silvia Vivanco is At-Large Regional Affairs Manager. She joined ICANN in November 2011. Silvia works directly with the RALOs, elected RALO officers and the individual ALSes to support them in their process and policy-related activities within each of the five Geographic Regions...
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08:00 SAST
08:00 SAST
Review of ICANN Process Documentation Initiative
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Associate Project Manager, ICANN
Sr. Advisor To The President On Strategy, ICANN
A leading advocate for an open and secure Internet and an expert in global Internet governance and cooperation, Theresa Swinehart is the Senior Advisor to the President on Global Strategy at ICANN. She works with stakeholders and policymakers around the globe to advocate the Internet's...
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08:30 SAST
GAC's Participation in the NomCom Working Group
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Director, GAC Relations, ICANN
Olof is a Swedish national and holds an MSc and was for many years Head of the TeliaSonera, the Swedish/Finnish Telecommunications group's Brussels office, where he was responsible for relations to the EU institutions for Telecommunications policy matters. In the past Olof was Counsellor...
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08:30 SAST
SSAC Private Meeting (Part 1) [C]
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Policy Director & SSAC Support, ICANN
Julie Hedlund is responsible for supporting the work of the Security and StabilityAdvisory Committee (SSAC), including coordinating meetings and the development and tracking of reports. In addition, she provides support for the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) and ICANN Policy...
Read More →
09:00 SAST
ccNSO Council Meeting
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
ccNSO Support Lead Administrator, ICANN
Kimberly joined ICANN in 2015 in the capacity of Coordinator, SO/AC Support. She is responsible for the administrative, operations and logistical support of the ccNSO. Most recently, she worked as an Account Manager of a teleconferencing company.
09:00 SAST
09:00 SAST
09:15 SAST
GAC Session on the Implementation of new Bylaws (Session II)
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Director, GAC Relations, ICANN
Olof is a Swedish national and holds an MSc and was for many years Head of the TeliaSonera, the Swedish/Finnish Telecommunications group's Brussels office, where he was responsible for relations to the EU institutions for Telecommunications policy matters. In the past Olof was Counsellor...
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09:15 SAST
At-Large Capacity Building Working Group
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
VP, Policy Development and At-Large Relations, ICANN
Dr. Heidi Ullrich is VP, Policy Development and At-Large Relations and Team Leader of the staff that provide the policy advice development support for the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) and the At-Large community which represent the views of Individual Internet Users engaged in...
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09:45 SAST
Board GAC Recommendation and Implementation Working Group Session
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Director, GAC Relations, ICANN
Olof is a Swedish national and holds an MSc and was for many years Head of the TeliaSonera, the Swedish/Finnish Telecommunications group's Brussels office, where he was responsible for relations to the EU institutions for Telecommunications policy matters. In the past Olof was Counsellor...
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10:15 SAST
AM Coffee Break
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Meeting Planner, ICANN
Melanie joined ICANN's meetings team in 2012. She is involved in the planning and execution of ICANN's tri-annual meetings as well as other meetings and events throughout year. She brings a decade of experience in managing events and conferences in North America and abroad. Melanie...
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10:30 SAST
GAC Meeting with the Brand Registry Group
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Director, GAC Relations, ICANN
Olof is a Swedish national and holds an MSc and was for many years Head of the TeliaSonera, the Swedish/Finnish Telecommunications group's Brussels office, where he was responsible for relations to the EU institutions for Telecommunications policy matters. In the past Olof was Counsellor...
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10:30 SAST
10:30 SAST
SSAC Private Meeting (Part 2) [C]
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Policy Director & SSAC Support, ICANN
Julie Hedlund is responsible for supporting the work of the Security and StabilityAdvisory Committee (SSAC), including coordinating meetings and the development and tracking of reports. In addition, she provides support for the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) and ICANN Policy...
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10:30 SAST
ccNSO PDP Working Group on Retirement of ccTLDs
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
ccNSO Support Lead Administrator, ICANN
Kimberly joined ICANN in 2015 in the capacity of Coordinator, SO/AC Support. She is responsible for the administrative, operations and logistical support of the ccNSO. Most recently, she worked as an Account Manager of a teleconferencing company.
11:00 SAST
GAC Operating Principles Review
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Director, GAC Relations, ICANN
Olof is a Swedish national and holds an MSc and was for many years Head of the TeliaSonera, the Swedish/Finnish Telecommunications group's Brussels office, where he was responsible for relations to the EU institutions for Telecommunications policy matters. In the past Olof was Counsellor...
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12:00 SAST
GAC Session on the KSK Rollover
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Director, GAC Relations, ICANN
Olof is a Swedish national and holds an MSc and was for many years Head of the TeliaSonera, the Swedish/Finnish Telecommunications group's Brussels office, where he was responsible for relations to the EU institutions for Telecommunications policy matters. In the past Olof was Counsellor...
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12:15 SAST
12:15 SAST
12:15 SAST
12:30 SAST
12:30 SAST
GAC Leadership Lunch Meeting [C]
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Director, GAC Relations, ICANN
Olof is a Swedish national and holds an MSc and was for many years Head of the TeliaSonera, the Swedish/Finnish Telecommunications group's Brussels office, where he was responsible for relations to the EU institutions for Telecommunications policy matters. In the past Olof was Counsellor...
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12:30 SAST
GNSO - Commercial and Business Users Constituency (BC) Open Meeting
Staff Leader & Facilitator CD
SO/AC Collaboration Services, Sr. Coordinator - BC, IPC, ISPCP, ICANN
Chantelle provides Secretariat support services to the Business Constituency (BC), Intellectual Property Constituency (IPC), and the Internet Service Providers and Constituency Providers Constituency (ISPCP).
Her background is in international relations and community development...
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13:30 SAST
GAC Meeting on the new GAC website
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Director, GAC Relations, ICANN
Olof is a Swedish national and holds an MSc and was for many years Head of the TeliaSonera, the Swedish/Finnish Telecommunications group's Brussels office, where he was responsible for relations to the EU institutions for Telecommunications policy matters. In the past Olof was Counsellor...
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13:30 SAST
13:30 SAST
GNSO Wrap-Up Session
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Operations Support - GNSO Lead Administrator, ICANN
Vice President, Policy Development Support - GNSO, ICANN
Marika joined in July 2008. She serves as the Vice President, Policy Development Support - Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO). Prior to joining ICANN she was Director of European Affairs for the CyberSecurity Industry Alliance. Previously, Marika spent seven years as...
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13:30 SAST
SSAC Private Meeting (Part 3) [C]
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Policy Director & SSAC Support, ICANN
Julie Hedlund is responsible for supporting the work of the Security and StabilityAdvisory Committee (SSAC), including coordinating meetings and the development and tracking of reports. In addition, she provides support for the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) and ICANN Policy...
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13:30 SAST
RSSAC Administrative Committee Meeting [C]
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Policy and Community Engagement Manager, ICANN
Carlos Reyes is a senior manager with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. Reyes joined the policy development support department at ICANN in December 2012 and is based in the Washington, D.C. engagement office.
The mission of ICANN is to help ensure the stable...
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14:00 SAST
GAC Meeting on the Independent Secretariat
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Director, GAC Relations, ICANN
Olof is a Swedish national and holds an MSc and was for many years Head of the TeliaSonera, the Swedish/Finnish Telecommunications group's Brussels office, where he was responsible for relations to the EU institutions for Telecommunications policy matters. In the past Olof was Counsellor...
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14:30 SAST
GAC Planning for ICANN 60 Meeting
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Director, GAC Relations, ICANN
Olof is a Swedish national and holds an MSc and was for many years Head of the TeliaSonera, the Swedish/Finnish Telecommunications group's Brussels office, where he was responsible for relations to the EU institutions for Telecommunications policy matters. In the past Olof was Counsellor...
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15:00 SAST
PM Coffee Break
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Senior Meeting Planner, ICANN
Melanie joined ICANN's meetings team in 2012. She is involved in the planning and execution of ICANN's tri-annual meetings as well as other meetings and events throughout year. She brings a decade of experience in managing events and conferences in North America and abroad. Melanie...
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15:15 SAST
15:15 SAST
Cross Community Discussion – Geographic Names at the Top-Level Session II
Staff Leader & Facilitator 
Operations Support - GNSO Lead Administrator, ICANN
Policy Director, GNSO Support, ICANN
Steve joined ICANN in February 2008 and served with the New gTLD Operations team for over 5 years. He is now a member of the Policy Development Support team, supporting the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO).
18:30 SAST
ICANN59 Community Wrap-Up Cocktail
Staff Leader & Facilitator
Sr. Manager, Meeting Strategy and Design, ICANN
Tanzanica joined ICANN in 2002 and now serves as Sr. Manager, Meeting Strategy and Design. She is responsible for development and implementation strategies for ICANN Meetings in support of Board, leadership, and community requirements and initiatives, and works collaboratively with...
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