What is ICANN 84?

ICANN 84 is the 84th Public Meeting and Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).

ICANN holds three Public Meetings each year as a key part of its multistakeholder model, bringing together participants from governments, civil society, business, and the technical community to advance policy work and discuss issues related to the stability and security of the global Internet.

Key Details for ICANN 84

• Type of Meeting: Annual General Meeting (AGM), which typically includes the seating of new ICANN Board members and other community leaders.
• Location: Dublin, Ireland, at the Convention Centre Dublin.
• Dates: 25–30 October 2025.
• Format: A hybrid event, allowing for both in-person and virtual participation.
• Host: The Internet Neutral Exchange Association (INEX).

Main Topics

As the AGM is a significant meeting, it focuses on both ongoing policy work and crucial future plans. Major discussion topics for ICANN 84 include:

• New gTLD Program: Next Round: Advancing the plans for the next round of applications for Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs), like .com or .org. The ICANN Board is expected to vote on adopting the Applicant Guidebook.
• Universal Acceptance (UA): Efforts to ensure that all domain names and email addresses are correctly accepted, validated, and processed by all Internet applications and systems.
• DNS Abuse Mitigation: Discussions on combating misuse of the Domain Name System (DNS), such as malware or phishing.
• Internet Governance: Broader discussions, including participation in the upcoming WSIS+20 (World Summit on the Information Society review) and the future of the Global Internet Governance Forum (IGF).
• Capacity Building: The meeting is focused on showcasing ICANN's work to a broader global audience, dedicating more time to capacity development and leadership training.