Influencing ICANN: What Role Will World Governments Have Over Internet Domain Functions?
Monday, March 21, 2011 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Luncheon Panel Discussion
Rayburn House Office, Building Room B338
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On March 21, 2011, just days after ICANN* rejected the advice of its Government Advisory Committee and allowed the creation of .XXX, the Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee hosted a panel on "Influencing ICANN: Do World Governments Want More Control Over Internet Domain Functions?" This is a follow up briefing for our closely related 2009 briefing "The Future of the U.S. Government's Role in ICANN, Internet Addressing and Internet Governance."
Congressional interest in this important area of Internet architecture is obvious. Governmental control over Internet functions takes on new significance in light of the extraordinary events recently in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya fueled by Internet communications. Further, Congress continues to express concern over the impact of the Internet on intellectual property interests, which may be implicated by ICANN decisions. And, some Members of Congress have expressed angst about other International bodies such as the U.N. seeking more control over the Internet.
Panelists Include:
- Krista Papac, Chief Strategy Officer, AusRegistry International
- Kristina Rosette, Covington & Burling
- Steve DelBianco, NetChoice
- Jamie Hedlund, ICANN
This widely attended educational briefing is hosted by the Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee (ICAC), part of a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Congressional staff and members of the press welcome. The ICAC is a private sector organization comprised of public interest groups, trade associations, non-profits, and corporations. More information on the ICAC is available at www.netcaucus.org.