1. Key Policy Questions and Expectations:
Policy Questions:
1. How the DNS has become a key component of the future openness, security and stability of the Internet;
2. The threats that ICANN faces and the approach benig taken with the Community and other actors on such issues as DNS abuse and DNS Security;
3. What are other key strategic priorities for ICANN looking forward?
2. Summary of Issues Discussed:
The Session focussd on ICANN’s 2020-2025 Strategic and Operational plans that include security, development of the DNS system, global development and improvement of the multistakeholder system, with a focus on the potential of the DNS in terms of threats and opportubnities. There was much optimism about the future of the DNS (such as grwoth in IDNs and local scipts) but also concern on the damage of DNS abuse; not least how it affects trust and confidence.
3. Policy Recommendations or Suggestions for the Way Forward:
There were no specific Recomendations as such; though an agreement on the importance of tackling DNS abuse (across multiple fronts) to enhance future confidence in development and use of DNS.
4. Other Initiatives Addressing the Session Issues:
5. Making Progress for Tackled Issues:
In terms of making progress there was a broad consensus that stskeholders had to be active on all fronts ; not least at ICANN,
6. Estimated Participation:
There were around 20 on-line particpants and about 200 in room.
7. Reflection to Gender Issues:
There were no specific gender issues rasied. ICANN encourages a diverse gender balanced stakeholder particpation
