The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Nominating Committee (NomCom) invites the ICANN community to share insights and input for the 2026 cycle.
The NomCom plays a vital role in introducing new perspectives into ICANN's leadership by maintaining a selection process that balances broad community engagement with independent decision-making, free from internal politics and stakeholder dominance. This process helps ensure that the ICANN Board and other leadership bodies remain dynamic, inclusive, and representative of diverse expertise and aligned with the Global Public Interest.
To inform the selection process, the NomCom invites the community to provide input on the 2026 cycle. Specifically, it seeks feedback on the guidance and candidate job descriptions provided by the receiving bodies, as well as additional qualities, skills, or considerations that should be prioritized in candidate selection. You can review these documents at the links below.
The NomCom will be selecting candidates for the following leadership positions in its 2026 cycle:
- ICANN Board (2 seats)
- Public Technical Identifiers Board (1 seat)
- At-Large Advisory Committee (2 seats: Europe and North America)
- Generic Names Supporting Organization Council (1 non-voting seat)
- Country Code Names Supporting Organization Council (1 seat)
Community input is welcomed for every stage of the NomCom process—from outreach and recruitment, through application development, live interviews, candidate evaluation, to final selection.
Please note that all submissions will be published. The NomCom retains sole discretion regarding the incorporation of community input into its process.
Submission Guidelines
When submitting input, please include:
- A summary of your suggestion(s) (bullet points or narrative)
- Whether your input relates to a specific position, the NomCom process overall, or both
- Supporting rationale or examples (e.g., relevant experience or process improvements)
- Your name, affiliation (if any), and stakeholder group/constituency
Please send your input to nomcom-communityinput@icann.org by 21 January 2026.
A Message from the Nominating Committee Leadership
Spread the word! The NomCom 2026 Application window has been accelerated to start 18 December 2025 and will run through 18 February 2026. Please share this news with potential candidates for the seven open positions.
Community participation ensures the NomCom remains open, responsive, and inclusive in serving the global Internet community.
Reference Materials
- Guidance & Job Descriptions for the 2026 Cycle
Note: The 2026 Board job description is not published yet but is expected before the response deadline shown above. In the interim, please refer to the 2026 Board Guidance published at the link above.
- Guidance & Job Descriptions for the 2025 Cycle