The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has announced the individuals selected to participate in the NextGen@ICANN Program at the ICANN77 Policy Forum. An independent committee selected the NextGen@ICANN77 participants based on their current studies and interest in Internet governance. It was announced on 5 May 2022 that the ICANN77 Policy Forum will be held in Washington, D.C. The meeting will be held from 12–15 June 2023 and will take place as a hybrid meeting to accommodate both in-person and virtual participation.
The nine selectees attend universities in the North American region where they study business, law, and technology.
NextGen@ICANN77 participants:
| Anton Sorkin | Arizona State University |
| Lily Botsyoe | University of Cincinnati |
| Megan Palmer | Temple University |
| Mahum Khawaja | McMaster University |
| Essa Athar | Columbia University |
| Isabella Middleton | Pace University, New York City |
| Anya Miller | Princeton University |
| Yanira Zoe Filomeno | Arizona State University and Washington State University |
| Benny Mugisha | Dalhousie University |
For more information, visit the NextGen@ICANN Program website.