ICANN to Hold 87th Public Meeting in Bali
The global internet community will convene in Bali to discuss the future of internet's unique identification systems. ICANN will host the meeting from October 17-22.
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) will hold its 87th public meeting in Bali, Indonesia, from October 17 to 22, 2026. The event is expected to bring together thousands of stakeholders from the global internet community to discuss the future direction of the organization responsible for managing domain names, IP addresses, and protocol parameters.
Key topics on the agenda include ensuring the stability and security of internet identification systems, as well as the development of new domain name systems. Participants will also address ICANN's role and responsibilities in an ever-evolving internet landscape.
The Bali meeting is anticipated to produce concrete proposals and decisions that will guide ICANN's operations in the coming years. The gathering aims to foster an open and inclusive process where all stakeholders can contribute to internet governance models.
ICANN is responsible for coordinating the global internet's unique identifiers, such as domain names and IP addresses. The organization operates as a non-profit entity tasked with ensuring the stable and secure functioning of the internet.