[bc-gnso] CEO Roundtable II: The Registries

[Benedetta Rossi <bc-secretariat@xxxxxxxxx>]

Dear BC Members,

Message from BC Chair:

Fadi explained that his priority is focusing on the contracted party 
CEOs. I do want to ask your views on the BC asking Fadi to also work 
with the non contracted parties to be inclusive -- at a reasonably 
scheduled time frame -- with senior executives from within the CSG's 
communities, although at this point, I am not clear what the timing 
would be for a roundtable, and we may prefer different models, with Fadi 
as a guest speaker at various industry group events, rather than an 
exclusive roundtable with only a few senior executives.  It is also very 
hard to justify having CEOs from our communities for a special event, 
while it is easier to bring Fadi to them, if they are already at an 
industry event.
But it seems to me to be important to keep it up front and present that 
ICANN is not and should not become a trade association for contracted 
parties.  His ideas for gaining buy in for improving compliance and 
accepting responsibility for self governance model that ICANN represents 
is helpful, but the point made during the Intercessional is that is not 
enough, and that the participation from the rest of the stakeholders is 
essential as a safeguard and as a rightful participant.
Marilyn Cade, BC Chair

Kind Regards,

Benedetta Rossi
BC Secretariat
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http://blog.icann.org/2013/02/ceo-roundtable-ii-the-registries/

CEO Roundtable II: The Registries

by Fadi Chehadé on February 5, 2013

On Monday, I was very pleased to host more than a dozen leaders from the 
registry community; participants in our latest CEO Roundtable series 
focused on key issues and trends within the Domain Name System sector.
Over the course of a day, we discussed the evolution of the DNS sector 
from a number of perspectives and explored the opportunities and risks 
that these changes pose. The group provided constructive ideas about 
creating a platform for growth, innovation, and greater consumer and 
investor awareness. Research analysis, the creation of an infographic 
depicting the DNS ecosystem, and mechanisms to educate the media and 
public about the DNS sector were also highlighted.
In short, we addressed common goals, shared responsibilities and the 
value of raising awareness among consumers worldwide of the DNS sector, 
affirming our commitment to the public interest. I also expressed my 
hope and vision for a strengthened and streamlined business contracting 
framework between ICANN and its contracted parties.
While the topic of the roundtable was not the new gTLD program, I was 
asked to clarify recent comments I made at the ICANN Registry and 
Registrar meeting in Amsterdam. I took the opportunity to reassure 
everyone that:
 * ICANN remains focused on the new gTLD timeline, and I am confident
   that we can do so without comprising ICANN's deep, immovable
   commitment to the stability of the DNS.

 * We do not foresee any delays of the new gTLD program, we are working
   to assure that none occur, and the entire organization is pressing
   forward to comply with deadlines.

 * We have assembled a team of qualified professionals, experienced in
   making complex programs fully operational, and they have my full
   confidence. Staff is working hard and it is important for the
   community to be aware of the intense demands placed upon them by the
   schedule.
 * We will continue to increase the volume of communications pertaining
   to operational details of the new gTLD program, addressing both the
   technical and political risks encountered at various decision points.

 * I will also endeavor to explain, to the extent possible, the
   trade-offs and various considerations being balanced during each
   implementation milestone of the new gTLD program.

I am grateful to the registry leaders for their candid, constructive 
feedback and look forward to continued dialogue as we host more CEO 
roundtables through the spring. Finally, I have asked past roundtable 
participants to consider participating in a DNS Summit meeting to serve 
as the culminating event for this series.
Glen de Saint Géry

GNSO Secretariat

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