ICANN sets public meeting dates for 2029–2033

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers announced the dates of its public meetings from 2029 through 2033. The schedule covers fifteen meetings over five years and follows recommendations from ICANN’s 2014 Meeting Strategy Working Group on meeting timing and duration. According to ICANN, the dates were finalised after a 54-day public comment period and adjustments based on community feedback.

Under the published plan, ICANN will continue its established rhythm of three public meetings per year. These include a Community Forum, a Policy Forum, and an Annual General Meeting, each serving different functions within ICANN’s governance structure. The meetings are scheduled as follows:

From 2029 to 2033, meetings will take place annually in March, June, and October, with meeting numbers running from ICANN94 in March 2029 to ICANN108 in October 2033.

ICANN public meetings play a central role in how decisions about the internet’s domain name system are developed. They bring together stakeholders from governments, the private sector, civil society, and the technical community to discuss policies affecting domain names, IP addresses, and the stability and security of the internet. These meetings are open to the public, with both in-person and remote participation, and include policy discussions, working group sessions, and direct engagement with the ICANN Board.

Publishing dates several years in advance is particularly important for participation and accountability. Many participants rely on long-term planning to secure funding, coordinate across regions, and align ICANN discussions with national, regional, and global digital policy processes. Early visibility also helps governments and civil society organisations, especially those with limited resources, prepare to engage consistently in policy development.