ICANN to Hold 87th Public Meeting in Bali

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) will hold its 87th Public Meeting in Bali, Indonesia, from October 17-22, 2026. The meeting will bring together the global internet community to discuss and evolve the operation and governance of the internet's domain name system (DNS).

Key topics on the agenda include the management of domain name addresses, security considerations, and the introduction of new identifiers. ICANN is responsible for coordinating the internet's global address system, including the technical operation of domain names and IP addresses.

Attendees, representing diverse stakeholders from around the world, aim to foster the stable, secure, and unified functioning of the internet. Discussions will also focus on the community-driven policy development processes that are fundamental to ICANN's operations.

ICANN's public meetings are a critical component of its open, multi-stakeholder governance model, providing a forum for technical experts, governments, civil society, and others to contribute to the future of the internet.