The ICANN Board of Directors is in the process of selecting ICANN's next President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The Board’s search for ICANN’s next leader remains on track. Visit the ICANN Board CEO Search Committee’s webpage for updates on the search process and information about how you can share your views on the future of ICANN and what ICANN needs in its next leader.

ICANN is delighted to announce that the inaugural cycle of the ICANN Grant Program is now open. In this first cycle of the ICANN Grant Program up to $10 million in grants will be distributed for projects that are consistent with ICANN's mission and aligned with the objectives of the ICANN Grant Program. Applications can be submitted up until 20:00 UTC on 24 May 2024.

The ICANN Board is gathering in Paris soon for a three-day workshop. During the Board Workshop, the Contracted Parties House will brief the Board on the state of the domain name industry. In addition, ICANN Board members will attend the Contracted Parties Summit. Click the title to read a preview of the Board Workshop from Tripti Sinha, ICANN Board Chair.

ICANN previously solicited Expressions of Interest from eligible organizations focused on supporting Internet access for local populations during natural disasters and human-caused emergencies. Now, ICANN is happy to share that it has signed master service agreements with three qualifying organizations that stand ready to support Internet accessibility. Click the title to read more.