We love Istanbul and the previous meeting there was the one of the highest attended. But we need to find an interested host.
On 4/17/14 6:44 PM, Mehmet Akcin wrote: > Let's bring MENOG back to Istanbul --- ICANN Has an office in Istanbul > too that should be easy to coordinate. > > Istanbul is a very good hub these days as well, many NON-STOP flights > , thoughts? > > On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 8:40 AM, Osama I. Al-Dosary <[email protected]> wrote: >> Salaam Fahad >> >> I agree with the comments made by Bill and Mehmet. Indeed. MENOG would be >> happy to collaborate here. DNS is an important area that MENOG focuses on. >> In fact, MENOG has been holding DNS/DNSSEC hands-on training regularly for >> several years now, and DNS is often part of the conference programs. >> >> Cooperation would help avoid duplication of efforts and strengthen both >> meetings. >> >> In terms of the meeting scheduling, I don't see why it can't be worked out. >> >> We don't have a host yet for September/MENOG 15, and we are not sure were >> to meet next. So working together could be great help. >> >> Please let us know if ICANN would willing to look into this approach. >> >> >> On 4/16/14 9:11 PM, Mehmet Akcin wrote: >>> I am not representing MENOG obviously but I think they would be very >>> happy to work with you in dates to not clash with other activities >>> that directly supports MENOG. Osama can you chime in please? :) >>> >>> The idea is I think we don't need one more event while we have MENOG. >>> If needed collaborate with MENOG to be somewhere other than Dubai (I >>> think Dubai is well connected). >>> >>> We want ICANN to collaborate with existing activities not duplicate >>> the efforts. I also agree with you that it's important to rotate >>> location of the meeting to enhance engagement as much as possible. >>> >>> On Wed, Apr 16, 2014 at 4:40 AM, Fahd Batayneh <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>>> Your comment has been noted Tom. We will consider this for the next >>>> event. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> As a couple of side notes, the 1st ME DNS Forum took place in Dubai early >>>> February. On the other hand, MENOG holds 2 annual meetings with the first >>>> being in Dubai sometime in March. This year’s MENOG took place right >>>> after >>>> the ICANN meeting in Singapore. If we are to have the ME DNS Forum around >>>> MENOG, the forum ends up being in Dubai every year, and this does not >>>> satisfy the idea of rotating it around the region. Another concern would >>>> be >>>> to have the forum right after an ICANN meeting (which would be very >>>> challenging for various logistical reasons). >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Fahd >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> From: Tom Paseka [mailto:[email protected]] >>>> Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2014 9:21 AM >>>> To: Mehmet Akcin >>>> Cc: Fahd Batayneh; menog@menog. net >>>> >>>> >>>> Subject: Re: [menog] Middle East DNS Forum Program Committee -- Call for >>>> Volunteers >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> +1 to Mehmet's comments here. Joining the two events will broaden >>>> audience >>>> and international visitors too. >>>> >>>> Tom >>>> >>>> On Apr 15, 2014 11:19 PM, "Mehmet Akcin" <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hello there, >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Is it possible to have this meeting adjunct with another event (next day >>>> or >>>> before the other event) that's taking place in Middle East, such as >>>> MENOG? >>>> It helps lots of people who are willing to travel to justify their travel >>>> and makes it totally worth it. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> In general, I would love to see this as part of MENOG program, I think >>>> there >>>> are lots of opportunity to collaborate here. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Mehmet >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Apr 15, 2014, at 3:18 PM, Fahd Batayneh <[email protected]> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Friends and Colleagues, >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> As part of ICANN’s engagement in the Middle East, the Middle East >>>> Strategy >>>> Working Group (MESWG) identified having a Middle East DNS Forum on annual >>>> basis as key priority towards developing the domain name industry in the >>>> region. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> In February 2014, Dubai hosted the first Middle East DNS Forum. The >>>> proceedings of the forum expanded over two days and covered many >>>> interesting >>>> topics related to domain name Registries, Registrars, and Registrants. >>>> The >>>> forum was by far a success as it exceeded the expectations of many; >>>> including its organizers. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ME DNS Forum Program Committee >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> One recommendation that came out of the Dubai meeting was to have a >>>> Program >>>> Committee (ME-DNS-PC) to prepare for future annual forums, and this >>>> includes >>>> developing a robust agenda for the meeting, and securing the right set of >>>> moderators, facilitators, and speakers/panelists for the different >>>> sessions. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Call for Volunteers >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> This is a call for interested experts and relevant stakeholders to apply >>>> for >>>> one of the vacancies of the ME-DNS-PC. Interested candidates are expected >>>> to: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> · Serve with no financial compensation incurred; >>>> >>>> · Attend teleconference calls when needed; >>>> >>>> · Have expertise in one or more of the following: >>>> >>>> o DNS Registry and Registrar Operations; >>>> >>>> o Domain Name Marketing and Business Development; >>>> >>>> o DNS Protocols and Technologies, including DNSSEC, IPv6, IDNs, etc.; >>>> >>>> o DNS Security, Stability, and Resiliency; >>>> >>>> o Expertise in event planning and agenda development; and >>>> >>>> o Strong network of contacts. >>>> >>>> · Serve for a term specified by the governance structure that >>>> shall >>>> be developed by the inaugural ME-DNS-PC; >>>> >>>> · Devote adequate time especially around the forum’s dates; and >>>> >>>> · Travel to attend the forum and possibly PC face-to-face >>>> meetings. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Those who have the time and expertise to be part of the ME-DNS-PC are >>>> requested to submit an application (attached) along with their Resume/CV >>>> to >>>> [email protected]. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Thank you, >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Baher Esmat and Fahd Batayneh >>>> >>>> ICANN >>>> >>>> <ME DNS Forum Program Committee - Call for Volunteers.pdf><ME DNS Forum >>>> Program Committee Application >>>> Form.docx>_______________________________________________ >>>> Menog mailing list >>>> [email protected] >>>> http://lists.menog.org/mailman/listinfo/menog >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Menog mailing list >>>> [email protected] >>>> http://lists.menog.org/mailman/listinfo/menog >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Menog mailing list >>>> [email protected] >>>> http://lists.menog.org/mailman/listinfo/menog >>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Menog mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> http://lists.menog.org/mailman/listinfo/menog >> >> -- >> Regards, >> Osama I. 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