Draft ICANN Strategic Plan and Operating Plan Framework for FY26-30

What We Need Your Input On

As the ICANN Board finalizes the draft Strategic Plan for FY26–30, your insights are crucial to ensuring its success and alignment with community needs. The Board and org need your feedback on the clarity and relevance of our vision, the appropriateness of the strategic objectives, and the detailed goals and strategies designed to achieve them. Additionally, we seek your input on the proposed progress indicators and identified strategic risks. Furthermore, your input on the key activities identified in the five-year Operating Plan Framework to achieve each draft strategy is also appreciated. Your comments will help the Board and org to refine and enhance the plan to better serve our community through our strategic objectives.

Background

The draft ICANN Strategic Plan outlines the specific strategic objectives, goals, and strategies for fiscal years 2026–2030, and it informs the draft Operating Plan Framework. The draft Strategic Plan contains four strategic objectives, each accompanied by strategic goals to further these objectives. It then outlines specific strategies to achieve these goals. Additionally, the plan features progress indicators to define what will enable the ICANN community to assess the success in achieving those strategies, as well as strategic risks.

The five-year Operating Plan Framework is designed to outline the high-level activities necessary to effectively execute the five-year Strategic Plan. It details the key actions and initiatives that ICANN will undertake over the next five years to achieve its strategic objectives. The specific details of prioritization and resource allocation will be defined during the annual Operating Plan and Budget process. ICANN org will publish a detailed draft FY26–30 Operating and Financial Plan and an FY26 Operating Plan and Budget for Public Comment in December 2024.

Next Steps

1. Community Webinar: The BSPC will host two community webinars on 30 and 31 July 2024 to provide an in-depth overview of the draft Strategic Plan and Operating Plan Framework. During the webinars, we will walk you through the plans’ structure and content, offering guidance on how to effectively read and understand the documents. There will be opportunities to ask any questions you may have from your initial review of the draft plans. This interactive webinar aims to ensure clarity and provide you with the necessary context to offer informed and effective feedback.

2. Guided Public Comment Template: To facilitate structured input, we have provided a guided Public Comment template. The purpose of this template is to help gather your feedback in an organized manner, making it easier for the Board and org to analyze and integrate your suggestions. By using this template, your comments can be more effectively considered when updating the draft plans, ensuring that the final documents accurately reflect community perspectives.

Supporting Information

This additional information from ICANN org provides more context for this Public Comment Proceeding and may help you review the proposals for input and publish a submission.